MEC3031 : Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Domenico Formica
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
• To introduce basic biology and physiology concepts relevant to biomedical engineering applications.
• To critically apply mechanical engineering techniques to biomedical engineering problems.
• To provide knowledge and understanding of key biomedical technologies and their impact.
• To raise critical awareness of the use of biomedical technologies and provide practical examples of their application.
Outline Of Syllabus
• Overview of biomedical engineering technologies and applications.
• Introduction to relevant biology and physiology for mechanical engineers.
• Case studies of relevant technologies in biomedical engineering, including relevant anatomy and physiology, analysis of design solutions and possible relevant biomedical applications.
• Examples of possible experimental applications of biomedical technologies, with demonstration of data acquisition and analysis in MATLAB
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Exam completion. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Lectures. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Induction lecture. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 4 | 3:00 | 12:00 | Review lecture materials. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 5 | 2:30 | 12:30 | Data analysis in MATLAB. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Practical session for the acquisition of experimental data. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Drop-in tutorials. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Independent study for exam preparation and quizzes. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provide the medium through which information and complex ideas can be delivered. The students will investigate biomedical engineering application in depth. The presented engineering solutions will be assessed and critiqued by students through guided learning, prior to being assessed. Practical sessions for experimental data acquisition and their elaboration in MATLAB will provide skills on experimental design and data analysis of biomedical signals. Independent study supports the students' self-study in reading around the lecture material and the associated scientific literature.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 100 | Consists of 60 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | Weekly online quizzes are offered to help reinforce material, practice calculation and guide student learning. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Assessment will be by a multiple-choice question (MCQ) computer-based examination. This will test the students’ knowledge of the contemporary issues in biomedical engineering as well as their ability to undertake appropriate engineering calculations.
Weekly online quizzes are offered to help reinforce material, practice calculation and guide student learning.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MEC3031's Timetable