ECE4087 Medical technology innovation
Faculty of Engineering
ECE4087 Medical technology innovation is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ECE4087
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECE4087
No unit lists ECE4087 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITES: Completion of 72 credit points.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to the process of design and innovation with particular reference to medical technology. The design, development and manufacture of medical technology are covered, taking into consideration safety and effectiveness issues, regulatory and legal issues, the patient equipment interface and the hospital or medical environment in which the equipment is to be used. This will be achieved through case studies and development of a business plan.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Case research and analysisProjectThreshold hurdle10%
- Seed funding applicationProjectThreshold hurdle20%
- Business plan for medtech companyProjectThreshold hurdle40%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse the regulatory frameworks, human ethics and sustainable practices that guide the production of medical devices to justify different paths to market approval.
- 2
Review and evaluate conceptual designs of new medical technology devices to identify gaps and opportunities to make an impact in the health industry.
- 3
Respond to feedback from patient and health professional stakeholders through the proposal of new hypothetical but feasible medical technology devices after reflection and synthesis of collected knowledge.
- 4
Research and synthesise knowledge gathered from Australian and international medtech business cases to develop a business plan taking into consideration manufacturing, technical and financial feasibility.
- 5
Justify through presentations the outcomes of patient and health professional consultation and the resultant medical device business plan to a wide audience.
- 6
Function as an effective team member by participating in all group activities and conducting regular self- and peer-assessment of individual and team performance.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
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
Required resources
Laboratory notebook (Example)
Recommended resources
Biodesign: The process of innovating medical technologies (2nd Edition). Authors: Paul G Yock, Stefanos Zenios, Josh Makower, Todd J Brinton, Uday N Kumar, FT Jay Watkins, Lyn Denend, Thomas M Krummel, Christine Q Kurihara. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9781107087354
Where it fits
ECE4087 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Elizabeth Zavitz
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Elizabeth Zavitz
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE4087?
ECE4087 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ECE4087 offered?
In 2027, ECE4087 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ECE4087?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE4087 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ECE4087?
ECE4087 is part of Biomedical engineering; Electrical and computer systems engineering; and Medical technology.