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BIOE404 Medical Devices and Technology

Design and fabrication theory for medical devices and associated technologies. Investigating choice of materials/biomaterials, processing techniques and performance. Use and application of the medical devices and technologies.

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Paper title Medical Devices and Technology
Paper code BIOE404
Subject Bioengineering
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $1,655.16
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Limited to
MSc, MAppSc, PGDipAppSc, PGCertAppSc
Notes
May not be credited together with BIOE402 passed in 2016 or 2017.
Contact

Associate Professor Azam Ali

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Azam Ali

Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

Textbooks
Course workbook is provided.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship.
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Learning Outcomes
  • Understand applications of biomaterials and engineering sciences to biology and humans
  • Understand selected physiological processes and the needs for diagnosis and treatment/repair of injury and diseases
  • Identify appropriate techniques to design, process and develop technology (ie system or medical devices) for medical applications
  • Learn in vitro or in vivo study methods essential in bioengineering

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Timetable

Full Year

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught through Distance Learning
Learning management system
Blackboard

Full Year

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Blackboard

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Wednesday 11:00-12:50 13, 18-19, 21-22, 28-29, 33-34, 36, 38-41