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Module Title Bio-medical Engineering
SchoolSchool of Engineering
Department Mechanical Engineering
Module Code 04 26854
Module Lead Professor Duncan Shepherd
Level Masters Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-16 hours
Tutorial-4 hours
Guided independent study-80 hours
Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description The aim of the module is to give an overview of how mechanical engineering can be applied to medicine. The following topics will be used to illustrate how mechanical engineers can apply their skills and knowledge in medicine:
  • Physiological systems
  • Biological systems & structures Bone & connective tissues Failure of connective tissues Biomechanics Computational methods Model validation Medical Device Design Fracture fixation Joint replacement Tribology of joints Pre-clinical testing.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biological systems and structures and how engineering can be used to investigate their mechanical properties and failure modes.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive awareness of a range of biomaterials and be able to select an appropriate material for a medical device.
  • Use fundamental engineering principles to investigate the forces within human joints.Demonstrate a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the design process for medical devices and critically analyse the methodologies used for validation and verification.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the legal requirements for medical devices, including health and safety and risk analysis.
Assessment 26854-01 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:
One 2-hour formal written examination (100%) to be held during the University's examination period.

Reassessment:
One 2-hour formal written examination (100%) to be held during the University’s supplementary examination period.
Other None
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