Weeks 1 – 6:     4 hours of lectures, 1 hour of tutorial and 6 hours of private study.
Weeks 7 – 12:   2 hours of practical, 3 hours of tutorial and 6 hours of private study.

Completion of 144 credit points.
An interest in imaging and biology.
Open (as an elective unit) to all final year students enrolled in any Faculty of Engineering degree

To instill:

• understanding of the basic physics of light and radiation;
• working knowledge of synchrotrons;
• familiarity with the basic human physiological systems;
• an understanding of the physics and principles in the detection of radiation (including visible and X-ray light) and biomedical data.

To develop:

• project management skills in a technically complex environment;
• the ability to independently conduct study that supports knowledge and skills gained in course-work
• the ability to apply knowledge and skills learnt in course-work and independent study for the design of biomedical imaging and sensing devices

Introduction to biomedical engineering from the perspective of engineering based technologies of sensing and imaging. Topics include: basis of light and radiation, principles of synchrotron operation, practical study at the Australian synchrotron, human physiology for engineers, principles of detection and sensing of signals, biomedically relevant properties and phenomena.

The unit begins with an intensive lecture series culminating in a midsemester examination. During this time project teams are formed and project proposals are developed. Project work continues with groups and individuals combining projects, allocated resources, knowledge and skills to develop a biomedical imaging device. The unit culminates in a test of this biomedical device at the Australian Synchrotron.

20% mid-semester Exam
80% Project
Students must pass both assessments to pass the subject.