BIMCT17-Current Topics in Biomedical Engineering

Module Provider: School of Biological Sciences
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Prof Ying Zheng
Email: ying.zheng@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The module will draw upon the expertise of the academic staff in the Department or suitable external speakers who will lead sessions on areas of interest or in which they have published academic papers. Topics may vary from year to year. Students will write and submit two essays from the range of topics presented. Attendance will be monitored by sign-up sheet.

Aims:

The module aims to inform students about the current state of knowledge and debate in biomedical engineering. Topics reflect the expertise in the department, including assistive technology, rehabilitation, medical instrumentation and imaging, human computer interface, tissue engineering and dynamic modelling of biological systems.

Intended learning outcomes:

Understand a range of current research in biomedical engineering. Summarise and critically evaluate a research topic, identify the main questions and findings, explain the findings for a non-specialist reader, and relate them to contemporary literature.

Assessable learning outcomes:

Students will be expected to

• write concise essays and summarise academic research in a style appropriate for an interested, non-specialist reader;


• present and critically discuss a current research topic in biomedical engineering;


• gain an appreciation for the relevance of their studies to advanced research fields;


• appreciate the significance of the selected research topics in the wider context of bioengineering an d its applications.

Additional outcomes:

It is anticipated that the training in this module will provide the requisite theoretical background to the students in taking up a career in further research (e.g. a PhD) in biomedical engineering and related disciplines.

Outline content:

Students will attend research lectures delivered by academic staff and external speakers in order to develop an overview of current topics in biomedical engineering. Students will choose two topics to focus their study and write a scientific report on each topic.Ìý

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Teaching and learning methods include two series of research lectures delivered in an informal setting to facilitate discussion and debate. Students are required to write an essay presenting topics of their choice based on each series. Ìý

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
Two essays (2000 words maximum), 50% each.

Formative assessment methods:
Feedback will be provided.

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 􀀓Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes􀀔, which can be found here: