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    Overview

    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.

    About this paper

    Paper title Medical Devices and Technology
    Subject Bioengineering
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (Distance learning)
    Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,701.51
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    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.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    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

    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, 29-30, 33-35, 38-41
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