Saturday, January 07, 2006
Well,i've been bombarded with alot of questions bout what course i will be taking in melb uni etc...what is it about and all...what is my course structure etc...well,here are ur answers ppl...THIS IS WHAT I'M GOING TO DO...hehehe...wow,i didnt know this course has alot to do with maths and biology...shud hav taken BIOLOGY!!but i dun regret takin spec maths tho...wahaha...aiyo,sei lor...COURSE STRUCTURE
First year (biocellular)
Semester 1 Points
650-131 Biomed: Molecules, Cells & Organisms 12.5
610-051 Chemistry (Biomedical Science A) 12.5
620-121 Mathematics A (Advanced) 12.5
or
620-141 Mathematics A 12.5
421-140 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 12.5
Semester 2
650-132 Biomed: Genetics & Biodiversity 12.5
610-052 Chemistry (Biomedical Science B) 12.5
620-123 Applied Mathematics (Advanced) 12.5
or
620-143 Applied Mathematics 12.5
411-102 Chemical Process Analysis 12.5
Second year
Semester 1 Points
521-225 Integrated Biomedical Science 25
431-201 Engineering Analysis A 12.5
421-285 Bioengineering Systems Modelling 1 12.5
Semester 2
536-225 Integrated Biomedical Science II 25
431-202 Engineering Analysis B 12.5
421-286 Bioengineering Systems Modelling 2 12.5
First year (bioinformatics)
Semester 1 Points
650-131 Biomed: Molecules, Cells & Organisms 12.5
610-051 Chemistry (Biomedical Science A) 12.5
620-121 Mathematics A (Advanced) 12.5
or
620-141 Mathematics A 12.5
421-140 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 12.5
Semester 2
650-132 Biomed: Genetics & Biodiversity 12.5
610-052 Chemistry (Biomedical Science B) 12.5
620-123 Applied Mathematics (Advanced) 12.5
or
620-143 Applied Mathematics 12.5
433-171 Introduction to Programming 12.5
Second year
Semester 1 Points
521-225 Integrated Biomedical Science 25
421-285 Bioengineering Systems Modelling 1 12.5
431-201 Engineering Analysis A 12.5
Semester 2
536-225 Integrated Biomedical Science II 25
421-286 Bioengineering Systems Modelling 2 12.5
433-172 Algorithmic Problem Solving 12.5
First year (biomechanics)
Semester 1 Points
650-131 Biomed: Molecules, Cells & Organisms 12.5
620-121 Mathematics A (Advanced) 12.5
or
620-141 Mathematics A 12.5
421-140 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 12.5
610-051 Chemistry (Biomedical Science A) 12.5
Semester 2
650-132 Biomed: Genetics & Biodiversity 12.5
433-171 Introduction to Programming 12.5
620-123 Applied Mathematics (Advanced) 12.5
or
620-143 Applied Mathematics 12.5
436-121 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 12.5
Second year (biomechanics)
Semester 1 Points
521-225 Integrated Biomedical Science 25
431-201 Engineering Analysis A 12.5
421-285 Bioengineering Systems Modelling 1 12.5
Semester 2
536-225 Integrated Biomedical Science II 25
431-202 Engineering Analysis B 12.5
421-286 Bioengineering Systems Modelling 2 12.5
First year (biosignals)
Semester 1 Points
650-131 Biomed: Molecules, Cells & Organisms 12.5
610-051 Chemistry (Biomedical Science A) 12.5
620-121 Mathematics A (Advanced) 12.5
or
620-141 Mathematics A 12.5
421-140 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 12.5
Semester 2
650-132 Biomed: Genetics & Biodiversity 12.5
640-142 Physics B 12.5
620-123 Applied Mathematics (Advanced) 12.5
or
620-143 Applied Mathematics 12.5
433-171 Introduction to Programming 12.5
Second year
Semester 1 Points
521-225 Integrated Biomedical Science 25
421-285 Bioengineering Systems Modelling 1 12.5
431-201 Engineering Analysis A 12.5
Semester 2
536-225 Integrated Biomedical Science II 25
421-286 Bioengineering Systems Modelling 2 12.5
or
431-221 Fundamentals of Signals and Systems 12.5
431-202 Engineering Analysis B 12.5
Subject descriptions
610-051 Chemistry (Biomedical Science A)
610-052 Chemistry (Biomedical Science B)
620-121 Mathematics A (Advanced)
620-123 Applied Mathematics (Advanced)
620-141 Mathematics A
620-143 Applied Mathematics
640-142 Physics B
650-131 Biomed: Molecules, Cells & Organisms
650-132 Biomed: Genetics & Biodiversity
421-140 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
421-285 Bioengineering Systems Modelling 1
421-286 Bioengineering Systems Modelling 2
521-225 Integrated Biomedical Science
536-225 Integrated Biomedical Science II
Bioinformatics
Modern high-speed technologies, used in medical research or diagnosis, generate data faster than it can be interpreted. Bioinformatics is about picking patterns in the data and finding associations that mean one treatment is more appropriate than another. Combining data sets to get more information can help make critical health-care decisions, such as what to do when a person is found to have cancer. Retrieving information from CAT and MRI scans would not be possible without the assistance of bioinformatics.
Biomechanics
Biomechanics is the study of cell, tissue and whole-body mechanics. This involves the application of physics and mathematics to study the motion, movement and action of limbs, joints and fluids in the body. Using mechanics, we can begin to understand what happens to the blood flow in the heart during a cardiac arrest or to the flow of air in the lungs during asthma. Biomechanics also includes the development of devices and products to assist with medical conditions or injuries, for example, the development of prosthetic limbs, artificial joints and heart valves. Some biomechanical engineers also focus on improving sports performance through the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries.
Biocellular
The biocellular area of study involves finding health solutions at the cellular and tissue level. Biocellular engineering is concerned with using engineering principles to discover new methods and procedures for developing tissues in an artificial environment. This includes an understanding of the way in which molecules diffuse in and out of cells and the influence of this process on cell growth, drug delivery, drug targeting and the interaction of the body with implant surfaces. This knowledge is then utilised in the development of commercial products and clinical treatments for healing injured and diseased tissues in the human body. A practical application of biocellular engineering is the growing of artificial skin for burns victims, and the production of artificial tissue implants.
Biosignals
'Signals' emanate from many parts the body including the heart, brain, muscles and nerves. We use signals to communicate, through speech, and to receive information via sight, sound, smell and touch. Signals also contain information about what is happening inside the body, and the interpretation of these signals is crucial to the medical profession. A high level of technical knowledge in combination with a rigorous scientific background enables students to design and develop new medical devices and new methods of clinical data measurement and interpretation. A practical example of biosignals engineering is the creation of the bionic ear. The development of cochlear implants requires an intricate understanding of audio and neural signal processing.
Careers: Biomedical Engineers work in hospitals, industry, research and educational institutions. The opportunities for graduates are increasing as technology advances. The problem-solving and design skills, unique to engineers, make graduates attractive to employers across many sectors of the health profession. Biomedical Engineers may also pursue communication and management-related roles.