Synopsis Of Year 2 Modules

EG2304
Good Manufacturing Practices
[60 hours]
The module includes the background of GMP. Topics include regulatory bodies for biomedical companies, biomedical manufacturing organization, documentation, standard operating procedures and production batch record sheets and operation of clean utilities. Facilities for containment, classified facilities, sanitization and sterilization, complaints management and change control are covered. Validation of facilities, equipment and processes will be included. Major non-compliance issues will be discussed.

EG2311
Biomedical Engineering Design
[75 hours]
This module introduces students to the commonly used machine elements, and their sizing and selection. They will also be taught on tolerances and fits and design for different types of loading condition. Design of plastic parts will also be included due to its popular use in medical devices, especially in disposables.

EG2132
MicroController Applications  
[75 hours]
This module introduces the application and design and development process for embedded microcontroller systems. Students will learn to develop microcontroller application programmes in C programming language. Concepts covered in microcontroller programming are I/O programming, peripherals programming and interrupts handling. Case studies will be used to illustrate the fundamental building blocks of a microcontroller system and how they are interrelated.

EG2331
Anatomy & Physiology
[75 hours]
This module aims at introducing to students the basic structure and functions of the human body with emphasis on aspects relevant to medical devices. It covers the organization of functional systems of the human body as a whole, and the anatomy and physiology of individual systems such as the nervous, endocrine, blood, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, musculoskeletal, integumentary and immune systems.

EG2301
Mathematics 2A
[60 hours]
This is a continuation of Engineering Mathematics 1. Topics covered include solutions of 1st and 2nd order differential equations, partial differentiation and Laplace transform.

EG2305
Biomedical Project 1
[45 hours]
This module covers a series of structured project assignments in which students are expected to apply techniques/skills learnt in actual applications. Specialised themes and problems are presented where students work in teams to apply what they have learnt in a progressive manner.  Close supervision will be provided to reinforce learning, and to encourage creativity in problem-solving.  A high degree of freedom is provided to encourage innovative ideas.

EG2307
Biomaterials 2
[75 hours]
This module provides students with knowledge of biomaterials syntheses, engineering and applications. It introduces the processes used to synthesize the various types of biomaterials, the manufacturing processes to convert the raw materials into finished medical products and the applications of the various types of materials in medicine. Students will also learn the types of tests used to assess the biocompatibility of potential biomaterials. Advanced applications of biomaterials, such as in the area of regenerative medicine will also be introduced.

EG2310
Medical Imaging
[75 hours]
This module gives an introduction to the current technology and applications available in Medical Imaging. This includes the scientific basis and physical principals underpinning imaging in medicine. Emphasis will be one Computerised Tomography (CT). Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Other imaging methodssuch as Position Emission Tomography (PET) and Nuclear Medicine will also be introduced.

EG2310
Biomedical Electronics
[75 hours]
This module covers the principles of electronic devices, including transistors, sensors, amplifiers, digital and analogue integrated circuits, digital-to-analogue and analogue-to-digital converters, microcontrollers and interface circuits. Students will also learn examples of the practical application of electronics in circuits for medical instrumentation and biomedical devices.

EG2302
Mathematics 2B
[60 hours]
This is a continuation of Engineering Mathematics 1. Topics covered include Fourier series, permutation, combination, probability and probability distributions.

EG2127
Thermofluids
[60 hours]
The module introduces the fundamentals of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. In the topics of thermodynamics and heat transfer, the properties of pure substances and ideal gases, laws of thermodynamics and processes of heat transfer are introduced. In the topics of fluid mechanics, the properties of fluids, the concepts and basic equations of fluid statics and fluid flow are covered.

EG2309
Biomedical Project 2
[45 hours]
Structured along the same approach for the Biomedical Project series, this module aims to explore and develop students’ abilities in applying techniques/ skills and knowledge to solve a particular problem. Specialised themes will be given where students are expected to complete and present their solutions using Information Technology for medical applications. A high degree of freedom is given to promote innovative ideas.

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Last updated on 10 Dec 2008 by Lawrence Durai