MEC3602 Biomedical microsystems
Faculty of Engineering
MEC3602 Biomedical microsystems is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ENG1005 and (CHE2161, TRC4802, MAE2404 or MEC2404).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC3602
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MEC3602
No unit lists MEC3602 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITES: Completion of 36 credit points in engineering study [which includes ENG1005 and (CHE2161 or MEC2404 or MAE2404 or TRC4802)]
Overview
This interdisciplinary unit will present the fundamental basis of biomedical microsystems for applications in small-scale engineering, biological sciences, and medicine. Selected topics include the fundamentals of miniaturization, microfabrication and material properties, microscopy methods, sensing and detection methods using microsystems, along with relevant applications and medical device regulations and standards. Biomedical microsystems are rapidly emerging as a dominant part of the biomedical industry, and these disciplines are central to biomedical engineering.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- QuizzesThreshold hurdle20%
- Lab reportsThreshold hurdle20%
- Class testThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply micro-scale engineering principles to design biomedical microsystems.
- 2
Evaluate different materials for fabricating biomedical microsystems and apply the relevant microfabrication processes.
- 3
Analyse the performance of biomedical microsystems by selecting the appropriate visualisation and quantification methods to optimise device characteristics.
- 4
Discuss the underlying principles of operation and characteristics of various microsystems for sensing and detection applications.
- 5
Appreciated the basic requirements for translation of biomedical microsystems.
- 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
- Practical activities20 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories4 hours
- Assessments2 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
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.
To promote your learning of concepts and principles, you will work with other students and with the instructor to solve related real-world problems, with the opportunity for all to discuss ideas in the class.
You will work collaboratively with other students as a team on laboratory experiments where you can learn from your peers, and develop skills for organising and planning learning activities.
Lectures will be delivered using pre-recorded videos, followed by a weekly interactive online session during the lecture time to discuss example problems and work on additional real-world examples.
The unit includes interactive online and face-to-face sessions during lectures and practical classes where you will work either on your own or in small groups to solve related real-world problems.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Ellis Meng “Biomedical Microsystems”, 1st Edition, CRC Press, 2010.
Research articles will be used to supplement lecture materials and provide you with a real-world perspective.
Where it fits
MEC3602 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Reza Nosrati
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Reza Nosrati
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC3602?
You need ENG1005 and (CHE2161, TRC4802, MAE2404 or MEC2404) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is MEC3602 offered?
In 2024, MEC3602 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is MEC3602?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC3602 have an exam?
No. MEC3602 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC3602?
MEC3602 is part of Biomedical engineering; Mechanical engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.