MEC8054 : Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (MSc)
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Professor Tom Joyce
- Lecturer: Dr Oana Bretcanu
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Aims
• Introduce mechanical engineering techniques relevant to applications in biological systems.
• Provide knowledge and understanding of key healthcare technologies and their impact.
• Raise critical awareness of the ethical and regulatory aspects of biomedical engineering.
• Introduce basic biology and physiology
Outline Of Syllabus
• Broad overview of Biomedical Engineering
• Biology and physiology for Engineers
• Case study of a medical implant including clinical need, relevant local anatomy, assessment of previous and current design solutions, medical implant regulation and assessment of current clinical issues
• Individual project work on a contemporary issue in Biomedical Engineering
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Non-Synchronous - Structured presentation of module material |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Timed Computer Based Assessment |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 24 | 0:30 | 12:00 | Revision for Computer Based Assessments |
Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | For the 2000 word essay |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 24 | 2:00 | 48:00 | Review of lecture material |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 100:00 | 100:00 | Reading around the subject and understanding background issues |
Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
Code | Title |
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MEC3031 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (BEng) |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Synchronous online sessions will introduce the teaching material, which after introducing relevant biology for engineers, will mostly focus on an introduction to biomechanical engineerings. Lectures provide the medium through which information and complex ideas can be delivered. The teaching material delivered will cover current biomedical engineering research governance and, through a taught case study, analyse in detail a clinical situation where a biomedical engineering solution is available. The use of a case study will allow the students to investigate a contemporary area of biomedical engineering in depth. This engineering solution will be assessed and critiqued by students during discussions, prior to being assessed. These discussions will help the students to understand the area of biomedical engineering as well as related concerns such as regulatory requirements. In addition, students will appraise contemporary scientific literature on a contemporary issue in biomedical engineering and produce an individual essay. Private study supports the students' self-study in reading around the lecture material and the associated scientific literature.
Alternatives will be offered to students unable to be present-in-person due to the prevailing C-19 circumstances.
Students should consult their individual timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Essay | 1 | M | 100 | 50.5% Individual Critique & 9 weekly online assessments each 5.5% |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Approximately half of the assessment will be by a timed online assessment over the course of the module. A
The remaining assessment will consist of an individual critique which tests the student’s ability to appraise scientific literature on a contemporary issue in biomedical engineering
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MEC8054's Timetable