Undergraduate: Course rule and topic information

Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical)

(BEng(Biomed))

Program of study

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) may also be studied in a combined degrees program with Bachelor of Science (five years full-time or equivalent part-time).

A double degree program Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical)/Master of Engineering (Biomedical) requiring five years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time) is also available.

These courses are offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

COURSE AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

• a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering, particularly those relevant to the systematic development of biomedical and electronic systems,
• an awareness of social, economic and environmental aspects of (biomedical) engineering,
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them,
• well developed written and oral communication skills,
• structured engineering work experience,
• the ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams,
• an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so, and,
• preparation for future management roles as professional engineers.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

• competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex digital and analog electronic systems with particular emphasis on the application to biomedical systems,
• apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner,
• communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider community using a wide range of communication technologies,
• work professionally as an individual and in a team,
• develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied,
• engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the areas of biomedical and electronic systems engineering, and,
• contribute successfully to project management.

COURSE RULE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods is normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical). Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Physics is assumed.

PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) a student must complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Upon completion of at least 102 units and with a GPA of 5 or more, students may undertake the Fourth Year "with honours" program. Other students will be able to complete the ordinary Bachelor of Engineering award.

Students admitted to the "with honours" program and who complete it with a credit average or higher will be awarded the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours. Students who complete the "with honours" program with less than a credit average will be awarded an ordinary degree.

Students who have successfully completed the first three levels of the program may exit with the Bachelor of Engineering Science.

First Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

CHEM1101	Chemistry 1A #	4.5
ENGR1201	Digital Electronics 1	4.5
ENGR1401	Professional Skills for Engineers	4.5
MATH1121	Mathematics 1A *	4.5

Semester 2

BIOL1101	Evolution of Biological Diversity	4.5
COMP1102	Computer Programming 1	4.5
ENGR1202	Analog Electronics 1	4.5
MATH1122	Mathematics 1B *	4.5

* Students who have achieved a mark of at least 18 in SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or at least 6 in International Baccalaureate Mathematics HL, have the option of doing the corresponding topics MATH1141 Advanced Mathematics 1A (instead of MATH1121) and MATH1142 Advanced Mathematics 1B (instead of MATH1122).

# Students who have not completed Year 12 SACE Chemistry may take the alternative topic CHEM1201 Introductory Chemistry 1A. Taking this topic may limit selective choices at upper level.

Second Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

ENGR2131A	Computer Organisation	3
ENGR2171	Microprocessors	3
ENGR2181	Engineering Programming	3
ENGR2211	Electronic Circuits	3
ENGR2301B	Mechanics and Structures B	3
MMED2927	Human Physiology 2A	3

Semester 2

ENGR2112	Signals and Systems	6
ENGR2202	Analog Electronics 2	6
ENGR3123	Biomechanics	3
ENGR3128	Biomedical Instrumentation 2	3

Third Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

ENGR3126	Biomedical Instrumentation 1	3
ENGR3401	Signal Processing	6
ENGR3508	Engineering Project Management	6
MMED2929	Neural Circuits	3

Semester 2

ENGR3402	Engineering Practicum **	12
ENGR3509	Professional Engineering Practice **	6

** With the permission of the Course Coordinator, students may instead undertake ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units - may be done any time, typically over the summer) and 18 units of upper-level selectives from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics.

Fourth Year - "with honours" program

36 units comprising:

ENGR4510	Research Methods for Engineers	3
ENGR4518A	Engineering Honours Project Part A, and	7.5
ENGR4518B	Engineering Honours Project Part B §	7.5
	Plus 9 units of Biomedical Selectives from the list below	9
	Plus 3 units of Management Selectives from the list below	3
	Upper level Selectives from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics	6

Fourth Year - ordinary degree program

36 units comprising:

ENGR4510	Research Methods for Engineers	3
ENGR4509A	Engineering Design Project Part A, and	4.5
ENGR4509B	Engineering Design Project Part B §	4.5
	Plus 15 units of Biomedical Selectives from the list below	15
	Plus 3 units of Management Selectives from the list below	3
	Upper level Selectives from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics	6

§ Students must enrol in, and complete, Part A and Part B of this topic in one calendar year, as both topics are taught and assessed as a continuum.

BIOMEDICAL SELECTIVES

ENGR2311	Fluid and Energy Engineering	6
ENGR3022	Rehabilitation Engineering	3
ENGR3102	Biomaterials	3
MMED2930	Plasticity of the Nervous System	3
MMED3923	Sensory and Motor Systems	3
MMED3924	Integrative and Higher Brain Function	3

MANAGEMENT SELECTIVES

BUSN2006	Enterprise Management	6
BUSN2015	Marketing Management	6
BUSN2016	Science-Based Enterprises	3
BUSN3006	Electronic Commerce	6
BUSN3017	Leadership in Business and Society	6
MATH4301	Management Mathematics	3
EEET4052	Principles of System Engineering ^	(4.5)

^ Enrolment in these topics is via cross-institutional enrolment at the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia.