Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
| Period: |
Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| EX100 |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Supplementary assessment information not currently available (this will be added shortly) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take ME20022 |
| Description:
| Aims: To introduce the student to applications of technology used in clinical applications, such as therapy and diagnostics and other situations including diving, submarines, automotive, aerospace, space and hazardous environments. Learning Outcomes: After taking this unit the student should be able to: * An appreciation of the factors relating to human physiology that need to be supported by life support systems. * An appreciation of diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radiation, magnetic fields, and ultrasonic waves. * The knowledge necessary to relate engineering principles to the design of life support, diagnostic and therapeutic systems. * An understanding of the life support engineering applications in clinical, underwater, automotive, aerospace, space and hazardous environments. Skills: Problem solving; numeracy; working independently. Content: Basic human physiology including metabolism, kidneys and cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and nervous systems. Principles of clinical systems including CT, MRI, ultrasound, ECG and radionucleides. Principles of clinical life support systems including anaesthesia workstations and ventilators; dialysis; artificial heart and pacemakers. Aspects relating to underwater, aerospace and space applications. Use of airbags and seat belts in automotive applications. Requirements for operation in hazardous environments including fire fighting, chemical and biological applications. Topics for self study that could be examined. |
| Programme availability: |
ME40195 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Mechanical Engineering
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