MEC3031 : Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (BEng) - Undergraduate Study

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:	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	9	1:00	9:00	Non-synchronous Online - 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 Assessment
Guided Independent Study	Independent study	24	2:00	48:00	Review of lecture material
Guided Independent Study	Independent study	1	30:00	30:00	Reading around the subject and understanding background issues
Total				100:00

Jointly Taught With

Code	Title
MEC8054	Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (MSc)

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Non synchronous sessions will introduce the teaching material which after introducing relevant biology for engineers, will mostly focus on an introduction to biomechanical engineering. The online sessions 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 examined. These discussions will help the students to understand the area of biomedical engineering as well as related concerns such as regulatory requirements. 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

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Other Assessment

Description	Semester	When Set	Percentage	Comment
Computer assessment	1	M	36	9 weekly assessments of 4% each
Essay	1	M	64	N/A

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The assessment will be by essay and computer based assessment.

Reading Lists

MEC3031's Reading List

Timetable

Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
MEC3031's Timetable

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