EGH435 Modelling and Simulation for Medical Engineers

Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal

Overview

Traditional analytical and experimental techniques can often not be applied to investigate the mechanics of medical devices in biological systems. Biomechanical systems exhibit substantial non-linearity due to complex geometries, materials and interactions. Medical engineering professionals  use modelling and simulation techniques in the design of biomechanical systems. This unit advances modelling and simulation techniques through their applications in Biomedical Engineering.

This advanced unit will develop your knowledge and skills in analysing biomechanical components and systems in the course of medical device development. The unit focuses on modelling and simulation techniques using industry standard software. It applies content introduced in EGH418 Biomechanics, builds upon the finite element capabilities introduced in EGH414 Stress Analysis and adds quantitative analysis tools to the medical device design process commenced in EGB319 BioDesign.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Solve problems in the strength of materials for biomechanical systems using non-linear analysis, at a mastered level.
2. Model mechanical systems for mechanical design of complex biomechanical systems using engineering software at a mastered level.
3. Analyse performance of medical device components in mechanical design, using engineering software packages, at a mastered level.
4. Apply modelling and simulation engineering approaches in mechanical design to medical device components, at a mastered level.

Content

Learning Approaches

In this unit you can expect to experience the following timetabled activities:

• Workshop classes, held in a computer laboratory, will give you the opportunity to work collaboratively with your peers to solve problems of increasing levels of complexity. These will be facilitated by tutors and will provide an opportunity to test your understanding and gain feedback on your work.
• To complement timetabled activities, you can expect to be provided with learning resources including videos and readings on a unit Canvas site that you can access flexibly to complete your learning in this unit. Success in this unit will require you to manage your time to ensure you have focused time each week (beyond timetabled activities).

At the beginning of the unit, you will be made aware of the ways in which you can ask questions or seek clarification from the Unit Coordinator and Tutors.

You are expected to:

• Engage with timetabled activities on campus and ask questions.
• Manage your time to engage with online resources outside of timetabled activities. These will be available on the unit Canvas site. You will receive regular email announcements regarding release of these resources.
• Engage with your peers in a learning community to practise problem solving and then work independently to complete your assessment tasks.
• Prepare for timetabled classes and activities and follow up on any work not completed.
• Complete assessment tasks by working consistently across the semester and meeting the due dates that are published via the unit Canvas site.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

You will receive formative oral feedback on your progress throughout the semester in workshops.

Each assessment submission will be marked against criteria and standards which will be shared with you at the beginning of semester through Assessment Task Descriptions and Marking Rubrics. Marked assessment will include feedback from markers, against the criteria.

Assessment

Overview

As you progress through this unit you will move between understanding theory and concepts, to application in analysis problem solving tasks, to finally creation in the form of design. The Quiz is to confirm your understanding of the underpinning approach required in modelling and simulation, the Problem Solving Task assess your ability to apply theoretical concepts to analyse biomechanics systems, and the Design Project requires you create and refine your design using modelling and simulation tools.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Quiz/Test

A short quiz on concepts relating to the process of modelling and simulation

Assessment: Problem Solving Task

Non-linear finite element investigation.

This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.

Assessment: Design Project

Design and virtual prototyping task.

This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.

Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Resources

Risk Assessment Statement

You will be informed of any requirements pertaining to a safe workplace. In lectures, tutorials and such, the information will include location of fire exits and meeting points in case of fire. If you do not follow legitimate instructions or endanger the safety of others or do not act in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, you will be required to leave the session.

Standards/Competencies

This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer

1: Knowledge and Skill Base

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   Relates to: Problem Solving Task, Design Project

2: Engineering Application Ability

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   Relates to: Problem Solving Task, Design Project
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   Relates to: Quiz/Test, Design Project
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3: Professional and Personal Attributes

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Course Learning Outcomes

EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

1. Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
   Relates to: Design Project
2. Display leadership, creativity, and initiative in both self-directed and collaborative contexts of professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: Design Project
3. Manage projects to solve complex engineering problems, using appropriate information, engineering methods, and technologies.
   Relates to: Design Project
4. Deploy appropriate approaches to engineering design and quality.
   Relates to: Design Project
5. Engage with and apply regulatory requirements relating to safety, risk management, and sustainability in professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: Design Project
6. Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: Problem Solving Task
7. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: Quiz/Test, Problem Solving Task