MEC3031 : Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (BEng)
- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Professor Tom Joyce
- Lecturer: Dr Oana Bretcanu
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Viewing learning materials online |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 11 | 3:00 | 33:00 | Guided critical reading activities |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | PiP. Tutorial - Weekly Q&A Sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 44:00 | 44:00 | Independent study |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Synchronous online. Induction lecture |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provide the medium through which information and complex ideas can be delivered. The students will investigate a contemporary area of biomedical engineering in depth. This engineering solution will be assessed and critiqued by students through guided learning, prior to being assessed. Independent 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. The tutorial Q&A sessions will become synchronous online.
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
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 100 | Consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Assessment will be by a multiple-choice question (MCQ) computer-based examination. This will test the students’ knowledge of the contemporary issue in biomedical engineering as well as their ability to undertake appropriate engineering calculations. If in-person examination is not possible due to unforeseen universal circumstances (such as a pandemic), then an individual or paired assignment can be set regarding the contemporary issue in biomedical engineering studied.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MEC3031's Timetable