1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Computer Science elective 4 10.0
Computer Science elective 5 10.0
Note: From second year onwards the actual subjects taken in
mathematics and as computer science electives may vary and
will be selected fiom a range of subjects. Details of these
subjects can be obtained at enrolment.
Application procedure
Refer to page 51, 102.
zo6i Medical Biophysics and
lnstrumentation
1996 VTAC Course Code-34237
This program is unique to Swinburne and combines major
studies in medical biophysics with scientific
instrumentation. It is designed to produce technology
research and development staff for hospitals and industry.
C Medical biophysics emphasises an understanding of human
physiological processes, relevant aspects of pathophysiology,
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and biomedical instrumentation. It bridges the gap between
medicine and the physical sciences.
W
Medical biophysics includes the study and monitoring of
such systems as membranes, nerves, muscles, the heart and
f' circulation, the kidneys, respiration, and the brain.
8 Biomechanics, sports science and the basis of physical
therapy are also included.
Medical biophysics is complemented by the study of
scientific instrumentation which provides students with a
2. sound basis in measurement and instrumentation principles
and their use in the development of instrumentation systems
for various areas of applied science and technology.
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8. The course includes studies of both computer-based and
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non-computer-based instruments, used in isolation or as
systems, and their applications to imaging, nuclear, optical
and general scientific and industrial laboratories. Emphasis is
on electronic techniques, analogue and digital signal
processing and on the basic interfacing of transducers with
microprocessors and computers.
Career potential
Graduates may take up careers in industry or as hospital
scientists or technologists. In industry, there are
opportunities for graduates to take up development and
consultancy positions in organisations serving the medical
and biological professions. The manufacture of biomedical
instrumentation is a growing area of employment
opportunity.
In hospitals, duties may involve biomedical research, routine
clinical measurement responsibility, the development of
specialised electronic equipment and the maintenance of
equipment already in operation. Graduates are employed in
most hospital departments including cardiology, neurology,
thoracic medicine, physical sciences, anaesthesiology and
medical electronics.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian
Institute of Physics and the Australasian College of Physical
Scientists and Engineers in Medicine.
Prerequisites (entrance 1996)
Units 3 and 4: Physics, two units of Mathematics chosen
from Space and Number, Reasoning and Data, Change and
Approximation, Extensions (C & A).
A limited number of places may be offered to students
without VCE Physics. These students will undertake a
special first semester program.
Course structure
Full-time course
(1996 syllabus)
Year 1
Semester 1
Credit points
SC127 Chemistry aF 10.0
SC154P Chemistry" 10.0
SE1 12 Introduction to Biophysics A 10.0
SEllOM Electronics and Measurement 10.0
SEll8M Physics l 10.0
SM1215 Mathematical Methods 10.0
* Students with Year 12 Chemistry do SUJ4P. Students without
Year 12 Chemistry do SC127.
Semester 2
SE122 Introduction to Biophysics B 10.0
SEl2OM Introduction to Instrumentation 10.0
SE128M Physics 2 10.0
SK290 Introduction to Programming 10.0
SM1215 Mathematical Methods 10.0
Year 2
Semester 1
SE210M Electronics 10.0
SE218M Physics 3 10.0
SE230 Cardiovascular Biophysics 10.0
SE240 Cellular Biophysics 10.0
SM3415 Mathematical Methods 10.0
Semester 2
SE220M Sensors, Interfacing and Control 10.0
SE228M Physics 4 10.0
SE250 Biomedical Instrumentation 10.0
SE260 Respiratory and Renal Biophysics 10.0
SM3415 Mathematical Methods 8.0
Year 3
Semester 1
SP222 Industry Based Learning 50.0
Semester 2
SP333 Industry Based Learning 50.0
Year 4
Semester 1
SP501 Signals and Systems 8.0
SP510 Scientific Instrumentation A 10.0
SP530 Scientific Instrumentation B 10.0
SP524 Biophysics (Neurosciences A) 8.0
SP525 Applied Biophysics A 8.0
SP5609 Physics 5/6 6.0
Semestw 2
SP5609 Physics 5/6 4.0
SP602 Special Project 4.0
SP610 Instrumentation Systems A 8.0
SP624 Biophysics (Neuorsciences B) 8.0
SP625 Applied Biophysics B 8.0