Synopsis Of Year 3 Modules

EGH301
Medical Device Design
[60 hours]
This module teaches the design methodology for medical devices. It enables students to apply the knowledge of engineering design and modelling in the consumer medical product design. Topics to be covered will be design methodology, physical modelling and experimentation technique. Sufficient design practice sessions will be incorporated to develop their design skill.

EGH302
Biomedical Instrumentation
[60 hours]
This module covers the operational principles of common biomedical instruments, including the detection, acquisition, processing, and displaying of electrophysiological signals such as temperature, respiration, EMG, EEG and ECG. Students will also learn the measurement techniques, data acquisition systems, recorders, types of transducers, interface systems, statistical treatment of data, biocompatibility requirements, medical safety standards and medical equipment certification regulations.

EGH303
Biomedical Project 3
[60 hours]
Structured along the same approach for the Biomedical Project series, students are expected to complete an assignment with special emphasis on the aspects of Biomedical Engineering-related applications. Project engineering on areas including information gathering, usability, robustness of design and costing analysis would be emphasized. A high degree of freedom is given to encourage innovative ideas.

EGH304
Professional & Interpersonal Communication Skills
[30 hours]
This module aims to help students understand and acquire communication skills for their entry into the job market as working professionals. It focuses on job search skills and includes resume and cover letter writing, as well as interview skills. Students will gain insight into change management, organizational structure and corporate culture, enabling them to better fit into their future work place. They will also learn about business correspondence.

EGH305
Medical Device Validation
[60 hours]
Product and process validation are now firmly established requisites of all recognised Quality Systems. This module provides an overview of regulations that guide the Medical Devices industry.  It equips the students with a thorough grounding on the principles and techniques of medical device and process validation.

EGH306
Biosignal Processing & Analysis
[60 hours]
This module introduces the principles of digital signal processing such as sampling, discrete-time signals, Fourier transform, Z-transform and digital filter design as applied to the analysis of biomedical signals such as EEG, ECG and EMG. It also covers analysis by human observer and computer-based analysis.

EGH307
BioMEMS Technology
[60 hours]
This module covers the principles and concepts of micro-fabrication. It exposes students to basic design concepts of micro-systems used in biomedical applications such as blood pressure transducers, biocompatible polymer-based micro-devices, and the new applications of micro-systems in biotechnology and medicine.

EGH308
Diagnostic Image Processing & Visualization
[60 hours]
This module provides students with the essential knowledge of performing image analysis on medical images. Topics related to 2D and 3D medical image analysis algorithms will be covered. In the case of 3D, ray casting volume rendering techniques will be introduced. Other image analysis topics include medical image segmentation, registration, enhancement and compression techniques will be covered.

EGH309
Quality Management System
[60 hours]
This module equips students with the essential knowledge of quality management system particularly quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement. The module also introduces students to various international quality standards and hands-on quality tools that are applicable to biomedical industry.

EGH310
Biomedical Manufacturing Technology
[60 hours]
This module equips students with key essential multidisciplinary knowledge involved in the biomedical manufacturing industry. It covers clean room technology, microengineering technology, distributed computer control system, automated manufacturing technology and processes such as high speed machining and CNC wire cut machining. It also teaches students the basics biomedical processes such as passivation, sterilization and key processes used in biopharmaceutical and life sciences application. Regulatory bodies and relevant standards will also be covered in the module.

EGH311
Medical Device Regulatory Compliance 
[60 hours]
This module introduces and equips students with key essential concepts on regulatory compliance in medical device industry. It covers various regulations and quality analytical techniques required by medical devices industry in the area of design & development, production, sterilization, distribution, product registration/submission, adverse reporting, and post market surveillance.

EGH324
Full-Time Semestral Project
[12 weeks]
This module enables students to put the knowledge and skills that they have acquired from the course into practice. Students are assigned projects with well-defined objectives that meet industrial standards. They will be organised into various project teams to develop team spirit in meeting specific objectives.

EGH323
Industrial Attachment Programme
[12 weeks]
The industrial attachment programme forms an integral part of the coursework and allows students to gain practical working exposure in the real-life industry environment through attachment to companies. It will develop other important work skills such as positive working attitude, initiative, interpersonal relationships and communication skills.

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Last updated on 12 Apr 2010 by Lawrence Durai