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Units BMET5907 Semester 2 2021 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

BMET5907: Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering

Overview

The aims and objectives of the UoS are: 1. To introduce the student to the details and practice of orthopaedic engineering; 2. To give students an overview of the diverse knowledge necessary for the design and evaluation of implants used in orthopaedic surgery; 3. To enable students to learn the language and concepts necessary for interaction with orthopaedic surgeons and the orthopaedic implant industry; 4. To introduce the student to the details and practice of other engineering applications in surgery, particularly in the cardiovascular realm.

Details

Academic unit	Biomedical Engineering
Unit code	BMET5907
Unit name	Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering
Session, year ?	Semester 2, 2021
Attendance mode	Normal day
Location	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions ?	MECH4902 OR MECH5907
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	(AMME2302 OR AMME9302 OR AMME1362) AND (MECH2901 OR BMET2901 OR AMME9901 OR BMET9901) AND (MECH3921 OR BMET3921 OR AMME5921 OR BMET5921) Basic concepts in engineering mechanics - statics; dynamics; and solid mechanics. Basic concepts in materials science; specifically with regard to types of materials and the relation between properties and microstructure. A basic understanding of human biology and anatomy.
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator	Zufu Lu, zufu.lu@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Gregory Roger , gregory.roger@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Tutorial quiz	Quizzes	20%	Multiple weeks	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Presentation/seminar	40%	Week 08	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Report To present an overview of the technical and commercial area	40%	Week 12	Around ten pages
Outcomes assessed:

Presentation/seminar: A class presentation, on a topic of choice chosen at start of semester.
Report: An in-depth literature review on a topic of choice chosen at start of semester.
Quizzes: 4 quizzes during the semester (dates to be advised in class).

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/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.

Special consideration

If you experience short-term circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, injury or misadventure or if you have essential commitments which impact your preparation or performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

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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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Course overview, anatomy review, bone and joints	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 02	Principles of artificial joint replacement, specifics of knee and hip implants	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 03	Implant design, manufacturing and instrumentation	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 04	Design control and regulatory aspects of orthopaedic innovation	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 05	Vascular Product Development and Design Considerations. Corporate impacts.	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 06	Case Studies of Design in Orthopaedics and the impact on whole of team imperatives. 3	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 07	Spinal Implant Considerations	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 08	Class presentations	Presentation (3 hr)
Week 09	Review of Class Presentations and commentary on the route to successful commercialisation	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 10	Plastic Surgery design issues and practices	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 11	Intellectual Property and its commercial use	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 12	Review of course, discussion of class presentations and assignments	Lecture (3 hr)

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. have an understanding of the role played by engineering technology in surgery
LO2. do in depth literature review to underpin a design project
LO3. learn the language of orthopaedics and be able to present findings to a peer group at an advanced level
LO4. be acquainted with the physical properties of human bones and joints
LO5. understand how the skeleton functions as an engineering structure
LO6. learn the physical characteristics of the materials from which the musculoskeletal system is fabricated and be able to adapt basic engineering principles to the design and fabrication of prosthetic joints or to other devices used for replacement and repair of bones and joints.
LO7. Understanding of intellectual property and commercial exploitation
LO8. Understand design control and regulatory requirements for orthopedic implants.

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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