ele4cln clinical engineering
CLINICAL ENGINEERING
ELE4CLN
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Principles of biomedical organisation and management are introduced. There is emphasis on the contemporary practice of clinical engineering, with involvement of senior practicing biomedical engineers. Biomedical safety issues and applicable international standards for electrical safety are highlighted. Biomedical engineering systems such as equipment for anaesthesia and intensive care, electro-surgery, implantable stimulators and dialysis systems are discussed. Included are topics on cardiac assist devices (pacemakers, defibrillators and cardioverters), central monitoring stations and ambulatory monitoring. An introduction is made to typical biomaterials, electrical/mechanical/structural properties, implants, biocompatibility and tissue interactions, corrosion and absorbability.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Junor
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ELE4BME
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introduction to biomedical equipment technology | Prescribed | Carr, J., Brown, J | 4TH EDN., PEARSON, 2001 |
| Readings | Medical instrumentation application and design, | Recommended | Webster, J. G. (ed.) | 4TH EDN, WILEY, 2009. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Summarize and explain the characteristics of biomedical engineering departmental organization, equipment and management.
- Activities:
- Lectures in weeks 1,2,3. Labs 1
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
02. Understand and be able to identify BME safety astandards for equipment and hospitals.
- Activities:
- Lectures 4,5,6. and lab 2.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
03. Understand the principles and applications of medical systems such as elector surgery, implanted devices, dialysis, and anaesthesia and intensive care.
- Activities:
- Lectures 7,8,9,10. Lab 3
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
04. Understand the types, characteristics and applications of biomaterials and biocompatibility issues.
- Activities:
- Lectures 11, 12,. Lab 4
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Junor
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (2 hours) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Four assignments (approx 500 words each) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Four labs (approx 500 words each) | In order to pass the unit students must obtain an overall pass grade, pass the examination and pass the practical work. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |