CECS Professional Skills Mapping

Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) (major in Biomedical Systems)

Note: information provided here is indicative only. For full and current information about this major view the official page on P&C.

program:	BE (R&D) (Hons) (Biomedical Systems)
description:	The Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) is an elite suite of technical and professional courses that are specifically aimed at very high-achieving students (ATAR of 99 or equivalent) with an aptitude and interest in research. The program integrates the broad Systems Engineering foundations, engineering specialisation courses and a core strand of Engineering Research and Development Project courses that set the learning within the interdisciplinary context. The systems engineering foundation and specialisation courses ensure graduates possess sound understanding of theoretical principles and methods from the underpinning physical, mathematical and information sciences that underpin at least one field of engineering specialisation, and build the skills to apply this knowledge, engineering methods and relevant tools to design and implement innovative, optimised and sustainable solutions to complex engineering problems. In addition to building complex problem solving, systems engineering and engineering design skills, these courses are strongly focused on building project management, team work and communication skills, understanding of societal, ethical, and environmental aspects of engineering practice, and other important professional and personal attributes. The research core courses ensure graduates develop necessary skills to explore emerging directions in engineering and conduct research projects from their inception and design to execution, presentation and communication of results. Jointly, this program is designed to ensure graduates attain EA Stage 1 Competency Standard and build their technical and professional skills to conduct analysis and structured solving of complex, multi-disciplinary real-world engineering problems by using existing knowledge and tools, and through the design of novel engineering solutions through research and development individually and as a member of a larger interdisciplinary team. Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary field that merges biological research with various fields of materials engineering, imaging and sensing, and nanotechnology. The application of advanced materials, nanotechnology and imaging and sensing techniques provides new tools for modern engineers to alter and measure functional properties of biological cells with unprecedented precision. This major has a particular emphasis on the emerging field of bio-nanotechnology, which can be exploited to create new materials for advanced medical outcomes, ie. developing new cures for disease and to regenerate diseased or damaged tissue. The field also applies to imaging sensors for medical and security applications, hybrid bio-electronic devices and even nano-machines.
P&C:	https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/program/AENRD https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/major/BMSY-MAJ
courses in core:	ENGN1211 — Discovering Engineering ENGN1217 — Introduction to Mechanics ENGN1218 — Introduction to Electronics COMP1100 — Programming as Problem Solving COMP1130 — Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced) COMP1730 — Programming for Scientists MATH1013 — Mathematics and Applications 1 MATH1014 — Mathematics and Applications 2 MATH1115 — Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 MATH1116 — Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 PHYS1013 — Physics of Materials ENGN2217 — Mechanical Systems and Design ENGN2218 — Electronic Systems and Design ENGN2219 — Computer Architecture and Simulation ENGN2222 — Engineering Thermodynamics ENGN2228 — Signals and Systems ENGN2300 — Engineering Design 2: Systems Approaches for Design ENGN2301 — Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis ENGN2706 — Research Methods ENGN2707 — Engineering Research and Development Project ENGN3100 — Practical Experience ENGN3300 — Engineering Design 4A: Systems Approaches for Management ENGN3301 — Engineering Design 4B: Systems Approaches for Operations ENGN3706 — Engineering Research & Development Project ENGN3712 — Engineering Research and Development Project ENGN4706 — Engineering Research and Development Project ENGN4712 — Engineering Research and Development Project
courses in major:	BIOL1004 — Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology ENGN2217 — Mechanical Systems and Design ENGN2222 — Engineering Thermodynamics ENGN3820 — Biomedical Imaging ENGN4810 — Nanotechnology and Applications ENGN4811 — Biomechanics & Biomaterials ENGN4820 — BioMEMS and BioNEMS ENGN4821 — Biomedical Signal Processing

Cumulative annual progress towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative cumulative contribution of this degree towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and does not include contributions from additional courses you may undertake.

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Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
✓	1.1	Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
✓	1.2	Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
✓	1.3	In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
✓	1.4	Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
✓	1.5	Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
✓	1.6	Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓	2.1	Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
✓	2.2	Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
✓	2.3	Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
✓	2.4	Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
✓	3.1	Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
✓	3.2	Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
✓	3.3	Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
✓	3.4	Professional use and management of information.
✓	3.5	Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
✓	3.6	Effective team membership and team leadership.

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