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BMET9901: Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers

2025 unit information

This unit of study provides the underpinning knowledge needed in biomedical engineering designs. The anatomic and physiological functional knowledge gained in this subject will enhance prototype development of biomedical designs. Students should gain familiarity with anatomical and physiological terms and their meaning, understanding of the gross anatomy of the major systems in the human body and their importance in the design of biomedical devices and understanding of the major physiological principles which govern the operation of the human body.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Engineering

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Biomedical Engineering
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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AMME5901 or AMME9901 or MECH2901 or BMET2901
Assumed knowledge:
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6 credit points minimum of Junior level Biology

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Identify the gross anatomical features of the human body
  • LO2. Explain the normal function of the major body systems (nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, musculoskeletal, digestive, renal, immune)
  • LO3. Describe how major body structures relate to their functions well as how different structures may work together to impact function
  • LO4. Demonstrate how biomedical engineering can be used for the diagnosis of treatment of various traumatic injuries and diseased states
  • LO5. Develop strong oral communication skills suitable for both peers as well as a more general audience, to educate on how biomedical engineering techniques can be used for the diagnosis or treatment of a traumatic injury or diseased state
  • LO6. Work in groups to create tools to educate lay people on how biomedical engineering techniques can be used for the diagnosis or treatment of a traumatic injury or diseased state

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Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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