MEC3602 - Biomedical microsystems

Overview

This interdisciplinary unit will present the fundamental basis of biomedical microsystems for applications in small-scale engineering, biological sciences, and medicine. Selected topics include the fundamentals of miniaturization, microfabrication and material properties, microscopy methods, sensing and detection methods using microsystems, along with relevant applications and medical device regulations and standards. Biomedical … For more content click the Read More button below.

This interdisciplinary unit will present the fundamental basis of biomedical microsystems for applications in small-scale engineering, biological sciences, and medicine. Selected topics include the fundamentals of miniaturization, microfabrication and material properties, microscopy methods, sensing and detection methods using microsystems, along with relevant applications and medical device regulations and standards. Biomedical microsystems are rapidly emerging as a dominant part of the biomedical industry, and these disciplines are central to biomedical engineering.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Reza Nosrati

Dr Tuncay Alan

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Reza Nosrati

Dr Tuncay Alan

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Apply micro-scale engineering principles to design biomedical microsystems.

Evaluate different materials for fabricating biomedical microsystems and apply the relevant microfabrication processes.

Analyse the performance of biomedical microsystems by selecting the appropriate visualisation and quantification methods to optimise device characteristics.

Discuss the underlying principles of operation and characteristics of various microsystems for sensing and detection applications.

Appreciated the basic requirements for translation of biomedical microsystems.

Function as an effective team member by participating in all group activities and conducting regular self- and peer-assessment of individual and team performance.

Teaching approach

Peer assisted learning

Active learning

Online learning

Problem-based learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 60%
Final assessment: 40%

This unit contains a hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Quizzes

2 - Lab reports

3 - Class test

4 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Assessments

Laboratories

Practical activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Other unit costs

The following item is mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.

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Protective clothing and equipment:
• Laboratory coat - approximately $35 to $50
• Safety glasses - approximately $8, or prescription safety glasses (if required) - approximately $350
• Laboratory-appropriate enclosed footwear (non-porous material, equipped with non-absorbent, slip-resistant soles)

Costs are indicative only.

Availability in areas of study

E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Biomedical engineering