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BMET3971: Tissue Engineering
2025 unit information
With the severe worldwide shortage of donor organs and the ubiquitous problem of donor organ rejection, there is a strong need for developing technologies for engineering replacement organs and other body parts. Recent developments in engineering and the life sciences have begun to make this possible, and as a consequence, the very new and multidisciplinary field of tissue engineering has been making dramatic progress in the last few years. This unit will provide an introduction to the principles of tissue engineering, as well as an up to date overview of recent progress and future outlook in the field of tissue engineering. This unit assumes prior knowledge of cell biology and chemistry and builds on that foundation to elaborate on the important aspects of tissue engineering. The objectives are: To gain a basic understanding of the major areas of interest in tissue engineering; To learn to apply basic engineering principles to tissue engineering systems; To understand the promises and limitations of tissue engineering; To understand the advances and challenges of stem cell applications; Enable students to access web-based resources in tissue engineering; Enable students to develop basic skills in tissue engineering research.
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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BMET2901 or MEDS1002 or MEDS2XXX or ANAT2XXX or PHSI2XXX or MEDS2XXX |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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AMME4971 or BMET4971 or AMME9971 or BMET9971 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Anatomical and Biological Foundations: Students will recall their knowledge of key anatomical and biological aspects relevant to tissue engineering, including skin anatomy and cell sources.
- LO2. Comprehensive Understanding of Tissue Engineering: Students will gain a thorough understanding of the key concepts, scope, and evolution of tissue engineering, along with hearing from expert researchers in the field about various applications, and ethical considerations.
- LO3. Critical Analysis of Tissue Engineering Practices: Students will critically analyse the role of tissue engineering in various medical contexts, including disease modeling, drug testing, regenerative medicine and laboratory grown meat.
- LO4. Practical Application of Tissue Engineering Techniques: Students will develop and apply technical skills in tissue engineering analysis, including quality literature assessment, image analysis, and data analysis.
- LO5. Innovation and Current Developments Evaluation: Students will evaluate current and emerging innovations in tissue engineering, understanding their impact and potential future directions.
- LO6. Interdisciplinary Knowledge Integration: Understand and evaluate the interconnectedness of different scientific disciplines within tissue engineering including biomaterials, mechanobiology, anatomy and physiology, and engineering design principles .
- LO7. Ethical and Regulatory Insight: Students will comprehend and formulate the ethical and regulatory discussions related to tissue engineering, especially in the development and application of new treatments, cell sources and medical studies.
- LO8. Presentation and Communication Skills: Students will enhance their presentation and communication skills particularly in the context of scientific research and project proposals.
- LO9. Project Design and Implementation: Students will develop skills in designing and implementing tissue engineering projects, including relevant regulatory, engineering requirements, design and manufacture considerations.
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