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AMME5981: Computational Biomedical Engineering (2012 - Semester 1)
| Unit: | AMME5981: Computational Biomedical Engineering (6 CP) |
| Mode: | Normal-Day |
| On Offer: | Yes |
| Level: | Postgraduate |
| Faculty/School: | School of Aerospace, Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering |
| Unit Coordinator/s: |
Professor Li, Qing
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| Session options: | Semester 1 |
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| Campus: | Camperdown/Darlington |
| Pre-Requisites: | None. |
| Brief Handbook Description: | This UoS will give students a comprehensive understanding of finite element method, material constitutive modelling, CT/MRI based solid modelling, design analysis and optimisation, and their applications in biomedical engineering. The students are expected to expand their research and development skills in relevant topics, and gain experience and skills in finite element software for the solution to sophisticated problems associated with biomedical engineering. The objectives are: 1. Understanding of the nature of biomedical engineering problems; 2. Exploring CT/MRI image processing, solid modelling etc; 3. Understanding of finite element methods and developing FE models for biomedical engineering analysis; 4. Understanding biomaterials constitutive modelling; 5. Understanding bone remodelling simulation, fracture mechanics; 6. Developing prosthetic design optimisation. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | AMME5301 AND AMME5302 AND AMME5500 AND MECH5361 AND MECH3921. AMME5302 (Materials 1), AMME5301 (Mechanics of Solids 1), AMME5500 (Engineering Dynamics); MECH3921 (Biomedical Design and Technology), MECH 5361 (Mechanics of Solids 2) |
| Additional Notes: | The primary teaching delivery method will be lectures. This UoS builds on the assumed knowledge of engineering principles and junior and intermediate biology. The purpose of this UoS is prepare students for the challenges presented in taking innovative ideas and successfully converting them to valuable products. |
| Lecturer/s: |
Professor Li, Qing
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| Tutor/s: | Mr Sriram Tammareddi | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Timetable: | AMME5981 Timetable | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| T&L Activities: | Lecture: 2 Hrs Lectures per week Tutorial: 2 Hrs computer lab tutorial per week Project Work - Each student is expected to join a team/group with no more than 6 members for a real life research and development project in biomedical engineering. The student is expected to meet at least once per week to discuss thei rproject work. Each student will present to the entire class twice per semester. study time: 4 hours per week outside of formal contact hours will be needed in order to successfully complete assignments, project and study. |
Attributes listed here represent the key course goals (see Course Map tab) designated for this unit. The list below describes how these attributes are developed through practice in the unit. See Learning Outcomes and Assessment tabs for details of how these attributes are assessed.
| Attribute Development Method | Attribute Developed |
| Personal and intellectual autonomy. This will be developed through private study associated with the lecture material. | Maths/Science Methods and Tools (Level 1) |
| Information literacy. This will be developed through the literature review and project reporting. | Information Seeking (Level 1) |
| Communication. This will be developed through the scheduled seminars. | Communication (Level 1) |
| Ethical, social, and professional understanding. This will be developed through the lecture material. | Professional Conduct (Level 1) |
For explanation of attributes and levels see Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table.
Learning outcomes are the key abilities and knowledge that will be assessed in this unit. They are listed according to the course goal supported by each. See Assessment Tab for details how each outcome is assessed.
Information Seeking (Level 1)| Assessment Methods: |
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| Assessment Description: |
Assignment: Assignment 1 (Week 4) Assignment: Assignment 2 (Week 8) Assignment: Assignment 3 (Week 12) Report: Literature Review Report (cover 40~50 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals) Quiz: 1 hour paper (15%) and 2 hour computer (15%) – Week 12 (total: 30%) Project: Research project on a product development issue (group work start from week 1) Give mid-term and final seminars at Week 8 and 13 respectively, and final report at week 13. |
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| Policies & Procedures: | Policies regarding academic honesty and plagiarism, special consideration and appeals in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies can be found on the Faculty's policy page at http://www.eng.usyd.edu.au/policies Faculty policies are governed by Academic Board resolutions whose details can be found on the Central Policy Online site at http://www.usyd.edu.au/policy/ Policies regarding assessment formatting, submission methods, late submission penalties and assessment feedback depend on the unit of study. Details of these policies, where applicable, should be found above with other assessment details. |
Note that the "Weeks" referred to in this Schedule are those of the official university semester calendar https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
| Week | Description |
| Week 1 | Introduction to computational modelling and software in biomedical engineering |
| Week 2 | Biomechanical modelling of musculoskeletal systems |
| Week 3 | Constitutive models of biomaterials |
| Week 4 | Introduction to CT/MRI and image processing |
| Assessment Due: Assignment | |
| Week 5 | Solid modelling and design optimisation |
| Week 6 | Fundamentals of finite element method |
| Week 7 | Finite element modelling issues |
| Week 8 | Report of literature review and preliminary studies |
| Assessment Due: Assignment | |
| Assessment Due: Report | |
| Week 9 | Bone remodelling and simulation |
| Week 10 | Modelling of damage, fracture and healing |
| Week 11 | Clinical applications of modelling |
| Week 12 | Quiz (one hour paper and 2 hour computer) |
| Assessment Due: Quiz | |
| Week 13 | Seminar and Final Report |
| Assessment Due: Presentation/Seminar | |
| Assessment Due: Assignment |
Course Relations
The following is a list of courses which have added this Unit to their structure.
| Course | Year(s) Offered |
| Master of Professional Engineering (Biomedical) | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Master of Engineering (2024 and earlier) | 2013, 2014 |
Course Goals
This unit contributes to the achievement of the following course goals:
| Attribute | Practiced | Assessed |
| Maths/Science Methods and Tools (Level 1) | Yes | 0% |
| Information Seeking (Level 1) | Yes | 4% |
| Communication (Level 1) | Yes | 14% |
| Professional Conduct (Level 1) | Yes | 28% |
| Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 1) | No | 54% |
These goals are selected from Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table which defines overall goals for courses where this unit is primarily offered. See Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table for details of the attributes and levels to be developed in the course as a whole. Percentage figures alongside each course goal provide a rough indication of their relative weighting in assessment for this unit. Note that not all goals are necessarily part of assessment. Some may be more about practice activity. See Learning outcomes for details of what is assessed in relation to each goal and Assessment for details of how the outcome is assessed. See Attributes for details of practice provided for each goal.
