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Units BMET2902 Semester 1 2023 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

BMET2902: Introduction to Bioelectronics

Semester 1, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This unit aims to provide a foundation for biomedical engineering students on the fundamentals of circuit analysis as it relates to electrophysiology and electrophysiological systems. This unit will also introduce the concepts of impedance and electric field measurements as they relate to biological circuits and bioelectronic systems.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	BMET2902
Academic unit	Biomedical Engineering
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	ELEC1103
Prerequisites ?	12cp 1000-level MATH
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Daria Anderson, daria.anderson@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Philip de Chazal, philip.dechazal@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Daria Anderson, daria.anderson@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Final exam Combination of problem solving and open-ended questions on course topics.	30%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Tutorial activities Solve electrical circuits, model bioelectricity, medical device activities	20%	Multiple weeks	2 hours per week, except for lab weeks
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Laboratory worksheets Worksheets for laboratories 1, 2, 4	20%	Multiple weeks	3 hours per week, except tutorial weeks
Outcomes assessed:
Small test	Mid-term test Mid-semester test	15%	Week 07 Due date: 04 Apr 2023 at 14:00	60 mins
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Lab 3 lab report Formal lab report write-up of Lab 3.	15%	Week 12 Due date: 04 Jun 2023 at 23:59	4-page lab report write-up.
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Tutorial activities: Top 6/7 submissions will be scored in this assessment.

Laboratory worksheets: 3 worksheets will be scored in this assessment.

Lab 3 lab report: One lab report in IEEE 4-page paper format will be scored in this assessment

Assessment criteria

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85-100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75-84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65-74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

A late penalty of 5% per day late (or part thereof) will be applied. After 10 days, a mark of zero will be given unless special consideration has been received.

Academic integrity

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We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	What is bioelectricity?	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	Basic circuit elements and techniques of circuit analysis 1	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 03	Lecture/Tutorial: Basic circuit elements and techniques of circuit analysis 2	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 04	Properties in biology and electronics (semiconductors)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	Introduction to circuits laboratory	Science laboratory (3 hr)
Week 05	Neurons, synapses, axons, nerve propagation and their electrical models 1	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 06	Neurons, synapses, axons, nerve propagation and their electrical models 2	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 06	Electrophysiological recording laboratory	Science laboratory (3 hr)
Week 07	Tissue and solid-electrolyte interface models	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 08	Power, energy and tissue safety 1	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 09	Power, energy and tissue safety 2	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 10	Foundations of electrical stimulation	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Electrophysiological recording and stimulation laboratory	Science laboratory (3 hr)
Week 11	Foundations of biosignal measurements	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 11	Medical device simulation laboratory	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
Week 12	Foundations of impedance measurement in bioelectronics	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance to lectures and tutorials are highly recommended. Attendance to labs are mandatory, and without attendance, no assessment can be submitted.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate an understanding of bioelectricity
LO2. Understand and analyse fundamental electrical circuitry in the context of physiological and non-physiological models
LO3. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge in how electricity interacts with various tissues in the body
LO4. Understand the fundamentals of computational models of bioelectricity
LO5. Learn laboratory skills (experiment running, data collection and analysis) associated with bioelectricity
LO6. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge in how foundations of electrical engineering apply to current medical devices

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

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Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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This is the first time this unit has been offered.

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Simple extensions

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Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

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Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

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