41160 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

6cp; 6hpw, on campus
Requisite(s): 33130 Mathematical Modelling 1 AND 68037 Physical Modelling AND 48510c Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The lower case 'c' after the subject code indicates that the subject is a corequisite. See definitions for details.
Fields of practice: Biomedical Engineering program

Description

Biomedical engineering is the application of the principles and problem-solving techniques of engineering to biology and medicine. This is evident throughout healthcare, from diagnosis and analysis to treatment and recovery, and has entered the public conscience though the proliferation of implantable medical devices, such as pacemakers and artificial hips, to more futuristic technologies such as stem cell engineering and the 3-D printing of biological organs.

This subject covers fundamental concepts of biomechanics, tissue engineering, biomaterials, bio-informatics, biotechnology and biomedical imaging, electronics and signals.

Typical availability

Spring session, City campus

Autumn session, City Campus

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