The 21st Century is the century of biology, where living machines will disrupt industries-from medicine to transport, textiles and food. This requires biologists, medical scientists, biomedical engineers and designers to collaborate. In this unit, students will learn how to use design as a framework for developing novel product concepts, to draw on emerging biotechnology and biomedical science in the design of products and systems, to iteratively prototype and validate ideas, and to create solutions that demonstrate impact on human and planetary health. You will work in an interdisciplinary team of students in a design studio, bringing domain expertise to contribute to the conceptualisation, investigation, design and prototyping of innovative solutions that are based on biological systems. Your team will combine scientific theory with design practice, working closely with academic staff who can provide expert advice and support. At the conclusion of the unit of study, you will present your design solutions to an expert panel. Subject to funding and the quality of submissions, one team may subsequently be invited to present their project at the Museum for Modern Art in New York as part of the global Biodesign Challenge.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Design Lab |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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BDSN2001 |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Knowledge of design methods and processes, and knowledge in biology, biomedical sciences, bioengineering or medical sciences |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Phillip Gough, phillip.gough@sydney.edu.au |
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