Module Details

Module Code: BIOE8002
Title: Applied Biomedical Design
Long Title: Applied Biomedical Design
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5212 - Biomedical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This course is designed to take the student to the stage where they can formulate the machine component problem precisely, and the solution accurately. Applications relevant to the field of Biomedical engineering are used.
Traditional design considerations (materials, geometry, cost, safety, regulatory compliance) are augmented by more recent concerns (ecology, ergonomics, aesthetics, ethics) in the overall design task. Teamwork is strongly emphasised.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Recommend a preferred solution from many possible using systematic design principles
LO2 Effectively integrate machine components into an operational machine system
LO3 Select and apply appropriate design standards to a component/machine/process situation.
LO4 Apply techniques in industrial ecology to reach an optimum environmental design to the full life cycle of a design
LO5 Manage and document the design of a biomedical device.
LO6 Apply professional and ethical responsibility and document how this influences their design choices
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Systematic Design
The systematic approach; problem statement, task clarification, design specification. Generating, evaluating, selecting feasibility concepts. Guidelines, checklists, rules
Biomedical Device/Component Design
Design of a range of sports equipment/medical device components (shafts, bolts, drives, connections) for fatigue; manufacture; finite/infinite life. Goodman, Marin, Miner.
Design for Environment
LCA. Industrial ecology. Design for recycling; design for the environment.
Biomedical Devices Design Management
Fundamantal design tools; Design management, documentation and reporting; Product definition and documentation; Human factors; CE marking; FDA; Licensing, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets: Pre-market tesing.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 2,3,6
Assessment Description
Design components of a power transmission system
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Design of Medical device/sports equipment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,4,6
Assessment Description
End of semester assessment
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Design Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Directed session on assessments/assignments/projects Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research for assessments/assignments/projects Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Mott, R. L.. (2004), Machine Elements in Mechanical Design, 4th. Pearson/Prentice Hall, US, [ISBN: 0-13-191129-5].
  • P Ogrodnik. (2012), Medical Device Design, 1. Academic Press, [ISBN: 978-0-1239-1942-7].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Matthew Bret Weinger (Editor), Michael E. Wiklund (Editor), Daryle Jean Gardner-Bonneau (Editor). (2010), Handbook of Human Factors in Medical Device Design, [ISBN: 978-0-8058-5627-9].
  • Juvinall, R. C., Marshek, K. M.. (2006), Fundamentals of Machine Component Design, 4th. Wiley, NY, [ISBN: 13 978-0-471-74285-2].
  • [edited by] Theodore R. Kucklick. (2006), The medical device R & D handbook, CRC/Taylor & Francis, Boca Raton, [ISBN: 978-0-8493-2717-9].
  • Paul H. King & Richard C. Fries. (2003), Design of Biomedical devices and systems, Marcel Dekker, New York, [ISBN: 0-8247-0889-X].
  • Cross, N. (2000), Engineering Design Methods, Wiley, UK, [ISBN: 0-471-87250-4].
  • Shigley, J. E., Mischke, C. R., Budynas, R. G.. (2004), Mechanical Engineering Design, 7th. McGraw Hill, NY, [ISBN: 007-252036-1].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBIOM_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering 5 Mandatory