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. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for ECE4087.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the process of medical technology innovation in the context of Australian case studies.
- 2
Propose a conceptual design for a new device using medical technology considering a wide range of parameters including technical feasibility, patient/doctor acceptance, manufacturability, financial viability, and safety.
- 3
Formulate a business plan for new technology innovation.
Workload and teaching
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 6-8 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.
Where it fits
ECE4087 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE4087?
ECE4087 has no prerequisites.
When is ECE4087 offered?
ECE4087 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is ECE4087?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include ECE4087?
ECE4087 is part of Biomedical engineering; Electrical and computer systems engineering; and Electrical engineering.