The Biomedical Engineering Skills module offers a comprehensive overview of essential knowledge and practical skills for biomedical engineering. It comprises three core components:
Physiological Systems of the Human Body, which delves into cell structure, organ systems, and prerequisites for understanding physiology and disease.
Biomedical Laboratory Skills, encompassing techniques such as dilutions, microscopy, bioinformatics, and programming in R for biosciences and
Technical Approach to Medical Electronics, covering topics like error analysis, measurement principles, instrumentation, and electronic circuits relevant to medical applications.
This integrated approach equips students with a strong foundation in both theoretical understanding and hands-on proficiency, preparing them to tackle complex challenges at the intersection of engineering and healthcare with confidence and expertise.
Lecture 33, Practical sessions 15, Revision classes 3
1 x Analysing Case Study Portion (1,500 words) and 1x Tech Approach Portion combined for a single final mark worth 30%.
5 Laboratory experiments with report worth 30%.
2-hour examination worth 40%.
Reassessment Method: 100% examination (2 hours)
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1) Explain key principles underlying physiological systems and their relevance to biomedical engineering practices.
2) Evaluate the application of various biomedical skills, including laboratory techniques, data analysis, and programming, in addressing healthcare challenges.
3) Apply effective technical approaches for the design and implementation of medical devices, based on thorough analysis and understanding of engineering principles.
4) Solve basic biomedical engineering problems by analysing circuits and applying learned concepts to evaluate existing methodologies.
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