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BMET2300: Biomedical Thermofluids
2027 unit information
This unit introduces the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics as they apply to biological systems and biomedical technologies. Students will learn how mechanical and thermal transport phenomena govern physiological processes and inform the design of medical devices. Beginning with the foundations of fluid statics and flow dynamics, the unit progresses to advanced biomedical contexts, including blood rheology, extracorporeal circulation, drug formulation, and respiratory flow. It then builds a thermodynamic understanding of energy, entropy, and heat transfer in living systems and biomedical applications. The unit combines theoretical analysis, computational modelling, and experimental work to provide a quantitative and practical understanding of biofluid and thermal phenomena. Three laboratory sessions will reinforce key skills: CFD simulation of blood flow, generation of emulsions for drug delivery, and microfluidic flow control in an organ-on-chip device. Emerging computational approaches such as Artificial Intelligence (Al) and Machine Learning (ML) are introduced to demonstrate how data-driven methods enhance biomedical thermofluid design and analysis. By the end of the unit, students will be able to apply principles of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics to biomedical problems, analyse flow and heat transfer in physiological and engineered systems, and use computational and experimental tools to evaluate and optimise biomedical devices.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Biomedical Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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BMET9300 |
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First year mathematics, first year biology or biomedical engineering units |
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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