Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2016 - 2017
| Module Title |
Surgical Device Technology
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| Module Code |
MM499
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School |
School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Caitriona Lally | Office Number | S386 |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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| Compatibles |
None
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| Incompatibles |
None
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Description
To provide the students with an in-depth knowledge of the design, performance characteristics and manufacturing process characteristics
To expose students to real world problems associated with the use of a range of current surgical devices.
To provide the students with clinical experience and the ability to engage and communicate effectively with clinicians to solve design problems.
To familiarise students with the means by which the intellectual property in novel devices can be protected and the options available to bring such ideas to market.
To engender in the students an awareness of the constraints within the environment of medical practitioners and the ethical implications of their work.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Describe in detail a number of common surgical procedures using the appropriate medical terminology. (POa, POe, POf, POg)
State (i) the Bioheat Equation, (ii) Heat diffusion/conduction equation, (iii) Surface heat convection equation, (iv) Heat radiation equation (PO1)
List factors affecting heat generation and tissue necrosis during various ablation techniques used in minimally invasive surgery, i.e. laser, radio frequency, microwave, ultrasound and chemical ablation. Describe briefly the theory behind each surgical technique. (PO1,PO2)
Formulate analytical equations to estimate the heat generated in tissue by a variety of minimally invasive techniques and solve analytical proble
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Tutorial | 10 | No Description | | Laboratory | 6 | Clinical Practice | | Seminars | 4 | Invited talks | | Total Workload: 44 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 30% | Examination Weight | 70% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
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Indicative Reading List
- 0: No textbooks are essential. Reference texts are:1. Minimally Invasive Medical Technology, Edited by J.G. Webster, Institute of Physics Publishing, Bristol and Philadelphia, 2001 (ISBN 0 7503 0733 1)2. Engineering Approaches to the Mechanical and Robotic D, 138152
- 2010: Biodesign: The process of Innovating Medical Technologies, Cambridge University Press,
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Other Resources
None
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