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ProgramsEngBE HonsBEHons2015BE(Hons)(Biomed)Biomedical - Mechanical Major (2015)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2015 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2015 who elect to proceed under 2015 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2015 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2020, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2015, and are re-enrolling for 2016 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2016 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | CHEM1101: Chemistry 1A |
Core | 6 | ENGG1801: Engineering Computing |
Core | 6 | ENGG1960: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering |
Core | 3 | MATH1001: Differential Calculus Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1021. |
Core | 3 | MATH1002: Linear Algebra |
Note: The semester enrolment sequence shown in these tables is recommended for Biomedical Engineering students majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Majors in other areas are also available but will require a different sequence for completion within the expected four year timeframe.
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | CHEM1102: Chemistry 1B |
Core | 6 | ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics |
Core | 3 | MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1023. |
Core | 3 | MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data |
Core | 6 | MBLG1001: Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro) |
Year 2 - Semester 1
Year 2 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials |
Core | 6 | AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids 1 |
Core | 6 | MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1 |
Core | 6 | MECH2901: Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers |
Year 3 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control |
Core | 6 | MECH3261: Fluid Mechanics 2 |
Core | 6 | MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing |
Core | 6 | MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering Note: From 2018 BE(Biomedical) students should take AMME3660 instead of MECH3660. |
Year 3 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits |
Core | 6 | MECH3361: Mechanics of Solids 2 |
Core | 6 | MECH3921: Biomedical Design and Technology |
| 6 | Recommended Biomedical Electives |
Year 4 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME4111: Thesis A |
Core | 6 | AMME4971: Tissue Engineering |
Core | 0 | ENGG4000: Practical Experience |
| 6 | Select from AMME4981: Applied Biomedical Engineering COMP5424: Information Technology in Biomedicine Note: Students may do COMP5456 in semester 2 as an alternative. | |
| 6 | Recommended Biomedical Electives Note: The degree requires 18 credit points of these units including at least one of the following four units: AMME4990, AMME4992, CHNG5605 or ELEC5701. |
Year 4 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME4112: Thesis B |
Core | 6 | AMME4790: Introduction to Biomechatronics Note: ELEC3802 is an acceptable alternative to AMME4790 |
Core | 6 | MECH4961: Biomechanics and Biomaterials |
| 6 | Recommended Biomedical Electives Note: The degree requires 18 credit points of these units including at least one of the following four units: AMME4990, AMME4992, CHNG5605 or ELEC5701. |
Block 4 - Applied Biomedical Computing Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| AMME4981 | Applied Biomedical Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
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| COMP5424 | Information Technology in Biomedicine | 6 |
Semester 1
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| COMP5456 | Introduction to Bioinformatics [not running] | 6 |
Semester 2
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Block 5 - Recommended Biomedical Electives (Min CP: 18,Max CP: 18)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| AMME4710 | Computer Vision and Image Processing | 6 |
Semester 2
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| AMME4990 | Biomedical Product Development | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME4992 | Regulatory Affairs in the Medical Industry | 6 |
Semester 2
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| AMME5931 | Nanomaterials in Medicine | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME5951 | Fundamentals of Neuromodulation | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME5962 | Introduction to Mechanobiology | 6 |
Semester 2
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| AMME5995 | Advanced Bionics | 6 |
Semester 1
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| CHNG5601 | Membrane Science | 6 |
Semester 1
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| CHNG5602 | Cellular Biophysics | 6 |
Semester 2
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| CHNG5603 | Advanced Industrial Modelling and Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
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| CHNG5604 | Advanced Membrane Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
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| CHNG5605 | Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace | 6 |
Semester 2
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| COMP5048 | Visual Analytics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| ELEC3305 | Digital Signal Processing | 6 |
Semester 1
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| ELEC3803 | Bioelectronics [not offered in 2021] | 6 |
Semester 2
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| ELEC5514 | Networked Embedded Systems | 6 |
Semester 2
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| ELEC5614 | Real Time Computing | 6 |
Semester 1
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| ELEC5701 | Technology Venture Creation [not offered in 2021] | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH4902 | Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5701 | Computers in Real Time Control and Instrumentation | 6 |
Semester 1
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| MECH5720 | Sensors and Signals | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5907 | Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MTRX5700 | Experimental Robotics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Note: MECH4902 has been replaced by MECH5907 from 2017. At least 18 credit points (three units of study) must be selected from the units listed above including at least one of the following: AMME4990, AMME4992, CHNG5605 or ELEC5701.
| Course: | Biomedical - Mechanical Major (2015) |
| CP Required: | 192 |
| Min FT Duration: | 4.00 Years |
| Min PT Duration: | 4.00 Years |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Engineering |
| Years Offered: | 2016, 2015 |
| Requirements: | Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Biomedical) are required to complete 192 credit points comprising (a) 144 credit points of the core and elective Biomedical Engineering units of study plus (b) 48 credit points in a specialist major offered by the Faculty as shown in the accompanying tables.Students who do not meet the Honours requirement of 65% average marks throughout their program will be awarded the PASS degree, Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical). Acceptable alternative units of study Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty shown in the tables can be replaced by an equivalent advanced level unit, subject to prerequisite conditions (as required by the Faculty of Science) being met. Students considering doing advanced options should seek advice from their department before enrolling. Study abroad Students undertaking Study Abroad in a particular year of their degree must enrol in the appropriate International Exchange Program units of study as an alternative to a semester's standard units. |
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