Biomedical Engineering Project module (ME41002)

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Credits

45

Module code

ME41002

Credit rating: SHE H (SCQF 10), 60 SCQF credits

Aims of module

  • An opportunity to develop skills in research, investigative methods and design in an area of biomedical engineering that interests you.
  • A high level of competence in a particular biomedical engineering topic.
  • Confidence in the conduct of a project which requires individual responsibility and initiative.
  • Steering and encouragement to work independently on a project.

Improved skills in project planning and implementation, team working and communication with peers and experts.

The module comprises:

  • A project which will be selected by the student in conjunction and negotiation with the project supervisor.
  • Preparation and presentation of an interim report, summarising the main aims of the project work, research strategy and literature review related to the project.
  • A thesis. 

The process requires you to:

  • Define and negotiate a project topic; projects will generally be part of a larger group research activity and will require you to work as a team member within the group.
  • Identify appropriate techniques, project structure and timetable.
  • Undertake an investigation of the published literature. Produce an interim report summarising and reviewing the literature on the project topic. The report should conform to the conventions of academic writing. An oral presentation will form part of the interim report.
  • Undertake a period of research or development work, or a combination of both, according to the project type.
  • Attend regular progress meetings with the project supervisor.
  • Present a critical analysis of the results or findings, draw conclusions and make recommendations for further work.
  • Describe the project in its entirety in a written dissertation that complies with academic publishing conventions.
  • Prepare and deliver a presentation, expand upon any aspect of the project and propose future work in an oral examination.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the module, the students should be able to:

  • Establish a testable hypothesis or project aim (objective) within a biomedical engineering context.
  • Demonstrate competence in project management including planning, scheduling and resource identification.
  • Display mastery of a complex and specialised area of knowledge and skill, including the ability to undertake a critical review of the published literature.
  • Demonstrate competence in conducting a research project, including designing and executing a significant piece of independent research work to test a hypothesis or achieve a project aim.
  • Analyse, evaluate and appraise experiment results.
  • Demonstrate competence and skills in writing within accepted academic norms.
  • Demonstrate competence and skills in delivering a presentation to a professional standard; to demonstrate confidence in oral defence of original work.
  • Demonstrate skills in self-management, independent learning, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication.

Assessment strategy and types

The intended learning outcomes of the module will be assessed by coursework (1 oral examination, 1 poster presentation; 20%) and thesis examination (80%).

Assessment type

Weighting (%)

Coursework

20%

Thesis examination

80%

Practical exams

0%

Teaching and Learning

You are expected to be self-motivated in conducting their honours project, enhancing their technical competence and building self-sufficiency.

Supervisors will provide support and guidance.

There will be a total of 600 module hours.

Learning activity

Indicative number of hours (and percentage of total learning time)

Scheduled contact time: Lectures, tutorials & demonstration.

100

Approximate breakdown of scheduled contact time

Face to face guidance

60

Tutorials & Demonstration

40

Time in guided independent study including the completion of assessment tasks

500

Time on placement relevant to the module

 

Mode of study

Mode of study

Supervised research project

Mode of attendance

Regular meetings with project supervisor

Location of attendance for face-to-face teaching

N/A

Courses

This module is available on following courses: