MEC4601 Implantable devices
Faculty of Engineering
MEC4601 Implantable devices is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2022. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Not offered
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Overview
This unit is an introduction to biomedical engineering from the perspective of implantable medical devices. Topics include human physiology for engineers, principles of implantable medical devices, implantable cardiac devices, modelling of fluid flow, implantable sensors, application of control systems, biomedically relevant properties and phenomena, medical device development strategies, and medical device regulatory approval processes. During this time, project teams are formed and project proposals are developed to address a clinical problem. Project work continues with groups progressing through a strategy to develop an implantable medical device and associated commercialisation strategy.
Offerings in 2022
The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for MEC4601.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse human physiology from the perspective of engineering to develop insights into implantable medical devices.
- 2
Draw on the underlying principles of operation of various implantable devices in a medical and scientific research context to design creative solutions for the next generation of medical devices.
- 3
Analyse the practical implementations and technical characteristics of various implantable medical devices to meet the requirements of human physiology.
- 4
Justify the suitability of various implantable medical technologies for a specific application.
- 5
Design and justify implementations of innovative medical technology, considering the technical, legal, health, safety, user and commercial requirements and limitations.
- 6
Generate clear, concise and high-quality documentation and reports for oral and written communications of complex integrated ideas.
- 7
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
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.
Where it fits
MEC4601 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC4601?
MEC4601 has no prerequisites.
When is MEC4601 offered?
MEC4601 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
How much work is MEC4601?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include MEC4601?
MEC4601 is part of Biomedical engineering.