41160 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
6cp; 6hpw, on campus. Forms of attendance, mode of delivery and assessment requirements in this subject have changed to enable social distancing and reduce the risks of spreading COVID-19 in our community. Consequently, the Subject Outline information for this subject has changed. Details of the changes are published in an addendum to the Subject Outline which is available on UTSOnline/Canvas.Requisite(s): 33130 Mathematical Modelling 1 AND 68037 Physical Modelling AND 48510c Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Fields of practice: Biomedical Engineering program
Undergraduate
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 mathematical and engineering concepts that underpin various branches of biomedical engineering such as biomechanics, tissue engineering, molecular transport, imaging, bioelectromagnetics, biomedical signals and systems. In addition, this subject also focuses on computational modelling for the design of biomedical devices, processes and systems.
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Autumn session, City Campus
Spring session, City campus
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