Contact Information

Instructor: Dr. Hadi Mohammadi

Email:hadi.mohammadi@ubc.ca(Write "ENGR 482-2023" on subject line)

Office Hours: Mon. and Wed. 11:00- 12:30, EME 4209

Email me for appointments if these hours do not fit into your schedule.

Check thediscussion boardon UBC Canvas first to see if your questions have been asked and answered. I will attempt to respond in two working days.

Tutorial sessions

There is no toturial classes for this course

Contact Jaymes at 'Jaymes Schmidt'schmidtjaymes@gmail.com , the TA-Lead in this course to discuss any assignments and course projects grades.

Academic Calendar Entry

ENGR 482 (3) Biomedical Engineering 1 [3- 1-0] Prerequisites: 4th  year standing

Course Format

•   Lectures are in-person

•   Canvas will be used to distribute information such as course syllabus, assignment problems and

solutions, lecture and tutorial notes, and any other announcements related to 482. To login, please visit the webpagehttps://canvas.ubc.causing your CWL Login ID and Password.

Course Overview, Content, and Objectives

Introduction to the microcirculation; gas exchange in organs, including diffusion, perfusion and ventilation; surface energy in biological systems; principles of hemodynamics including vascular resistance and flow regimes at different levels of organs, tissues and cells; principles of tissue mechanics; introduction to tissue engineering; introduction to medical devices design and development. [3-0-0]

Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

•    Identify biological systems

•    Understand the concepts for the design of medical devices

•    Apply mechanical engineering principles to assess human performance

Understand hemodynamics and its importance in cardiovascular mechanics and

Engineering Accreditation

The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board requires students to have achieved competency in twelve main areas by graduation. To ensure that our program provides sufficient instruction in these 12 graduate attributes, course learning outcomes have been mapped to the graduate attributes for each course. The relevant graduate attributes for this course are identified below.

CEAB Graduate Attributes

1.    A knowledge base for engineering: Demonstrated competence in university level mathematics,   natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, and specialized engineering knowledge appropriate to the program.

2.    Problem analysis: An ability to use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate,   analyze, and solve complex engineering problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions.

3.    Investigation: An ability to conduct investigations of complex problems by methods that include appropriate experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information in order to reach valid conclusions.

4.    Design: An ability to design solutions for complex, open-ended engineering problems and to

design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate attention to health and safety risks, applicable standards, and economic, environmental, cultural and societal considerations.

5.    Use of engineering tools: An ability to create, select, apply, adapt, and extend appropriate

techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools to a range of engineering activities, from simple to complex, with an understanding of the associated limitations.

6.    Individual and teamwork: An ability to work effectively as a member and leader in teams, preferably in a multi-disciplinary setting.

7.    Communication skills: An ability to communicate complex engineering concepts within the

profession and with society at large. Such ability includes reading, writing, speaking and listening, and the ability to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, and to give

and effectively respond to clear instructions.

8.    Professionalism: An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the professional engineer in society, especially the primary role of protection of the public and the public interest.

9.    Impact of engineering on society and the environment: An ability to analyze social and

environmental aspects of engineering activities. Such ability includes an understanding of the interactions that engineering has with the economic, social, health, safety, legal, and cultural   aspects of society, the uncertainties in the prediction of such interactions; and the concepts of sustainable design and development and environmental stewardship.

10.  Ethics and equity: An ability to apply professional ethics, accountability, and equity.

11.  Economics and project management: An ability to appropriately incorporate economics and

business practices including project, risk, and change management into the practice of engineering and to understand their limitations.

12.  Life-long learning: An ability to identify and to address their own educational needs in a changing world in ways sufficient to maintain their competence and to allow them to contribute to theadvancement of knowledge.

Additional Course Requirements

•    There are no other requirements except for materials covered in the lectures and assignments.

Evaluation Criteria and Grading 

•    The course is graded on a numeric (percentage) basis.

•    The percentage constitutes a pass is 50%.

•    The course includes almost ~8 assignments, two course projects and 8- 10 pop quizzes and no mid-term exam.

o Assignments: 15%

o Pop Quizzes: 15%

o Course projects 45%

. presentation 15% and report 15%

. Heart Valve Design  15%

o Final Exam (take home): 25%

Recommended Readings

No particular textbook is recommended. Textbooks are introduced in lectures as required.

Any other relevant textbooks will be an asset.

Required Materials and Equipment

•   Personal Notes

Course Schedule

Attendance Policy

Synchronous attendance of lectures and tutorials is an available option but not mandatory. However,

completing the required work, i.e., lecture activities, tutorials and assignments, within deadlines is

mandatory. Students who neglect their academic work maybe excluded from final examinations. Read more here:http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/index.cfm?tree=3,293,864,0

Final Examinations

The examination period for Term 1 of Winter 2020 is Dec 7 - Dec 22. Except in the case of examination

clashes and hardships (three or more formal examinations scheduled within a 24-hour period) or

unforeseen events, students will be permitted to apply for out-of-time final examinations only if they are  representing the University, the province, or the country in a competition or performance; serving in the   Canadian military; observing a religious rite; working to support themselves or their family; or caring for a family member. Unforeseen events include (but may not be limited to) the following: ill health or other personal challenges that arise during a term and changes in the requirements of an ongoing job.

Further information on Academic Concession can be found under Policies and Regulation in the Okanagan Academic Calendarhttp://www.calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/index.cfm?tree=3,48,0,0

Academic Integrity 

The academic enterprise is founded on honesty, civility, and integrity.  As members of this enterprise, all students are expected to know, understand, and follow the codes of conduct regarding academic

integrity.  At the most basic level, this means submitting only original work done by you and

acknowledging all sources of information or ideas and attributing them to others as required.  This also means you should not cheat, copy, or mislead others about what is your work.  Violations of academic

integrity (i.e., misconduct) lead to the breakdown of the academic enterprise, and therefore serious

consequences arise and harsh sanctions are imposed.  For example, incidences of plagiarism or cheating  may result in a mark of zero on the assignment or exam and more serious consequences may apply if the matter is referred to the President's Advisory Committee on Student Discipline.  Careful records are kept in order to monitor and prevent recurrences.

A more detailed description of academic integrity, including the University's policies and procedures,

maybe found in the Academic Calendar at

http://okanagan.students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=3,54,111,0.

Grading Practices

Faculties, departments, and schools reserve the right to scale grades in order to maintain equity among sections and conformity to University, faculty, department, or school norms. Students should therefore note that an unofficial grade given by an instructor might be changed by the faculty, department, or

school. Grades are not official until they appear on a student's academic record.

http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/index.cfm?tree=3,41,90,1014

Online Etiquette

In synchronous meetings:

•   ARRIVE EARLY. Join the session a few minutes before the start time to ensure that your Internet connection, webcam, and microphone are functioning properly.

•   MUTE YOUR MIC. If you are not speaking, please mute your microphone as it may pickup on background noises, which can distract other participants.

•   USE THE "RAISE HAND" FEATURE. If you would like to speak or aska question, you can make your intentions known to the moderator without having to unmute your mic. For Zoom: click on the

'Participants' button located at the bottom of the screen, where you will find a blue hand icon. For

Collaborate Ultra: click on the raise hand icon located at the bottom of the screen. In both instances, remember to "lower hand" once you have spoken. Alternatively, you can unmute your speak during the lecture.

On discussion boards:

•   NO PROFANITY or DEROGATORY TERMS. Everyone in the class and your instructional team can see course discussion boards. Please be polite and professional in your messaging.

•   RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT. As per the UBC statement on Respectful Environment,

disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated. Do your part to ensure that everyone feels comfortable using the discussion board as aresource.

You will be required to affirm and adhere to this pledge prior to the exams:

Academic Honesty and Integrity Pledge

School of Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

UBC Okanagan

Academic honesty and integrity are essential principles of the University of British Columbia and

engineering as a profession. All UBC students are expected to behave as honest and responsible members of an academic community. Engineering students have an even greater responsibility to maintain the

highest level of academic honesty and integrity as they prepare to enter a profession with those principles as a cornerstone.

Cheating on exams or projects, plagiarizing, or any other form of academic dishonesty are clear violations of these principles.

•    As a student of the School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan, I solemnly pledge to follow the

policies, principles, rules, and guidelines of the University concerning academic honesty. In

particular, I commit to upholding academic integrity and professionalism as an engineering student.

•    By signing this pledge, I promise to adhere to exam requirements and maintain the highest level of ethical principles during the exam period.

Student Service Resources

UBC Okanagan Disability Resource Centre 

The Disability Resource  Centre  ensures  educational  equity  for  students  with  disabilities  and  chronic medical conditions. If you are disabled, have an injury or illness and require academic accommodations to meet the course objectives, please contact Earllene Roberts, the Diversity Advisor for the Disability Resource Centre located in the University Centre building (UNC 214).

UNC 214          250.807.9263

email:earllene.roberts@ubc.ca

Web:www.students.ok.ubc.ca/drc

UBC Okanagan Equity and Inclusion Office  

Through leadership, vision, and collaborative action, the Equity & Inclusion Office (EIO) develops action    strategies in support of efforts to embed equity and inclusion in the daily operations across the campus. The EIO provides education and training from cultivating respectful, inclusive spaces and communities to

understanding unconscious/implicit bias and its operation within in campus environments. UBC Policy 3

prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of BC's Human Rights Code. If you require assistance related to an issue of equity, educational programs, discrimination or harassment please contact the EIO.

UNC 216          250.807.9291

email:equity.ubco@ubc.ca

Web:www.equity.ok.ubc.ca

Health & Wellness 

At UBC, Okanagan health services to students are provided by Health and Wellness. Nurses, physicians and counsellors provide health care and counselling related to physical health, emotional/mental health

and sexual/reproductive health concerns. As well, health promotion, education and research activities are provided to the campus community. If you require assistance with your health, please contact Health and Wellness for more information or to book an appointment.

UNC 337          250.807.9270

email:healthwellness.okanagan@ubc.ca

Web:www.students.ok.ubc.ca/health-wellness

Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)

A safe and confidential place for UBC students, staff and faculty who have experienced sexual violence regardless of when or where it took place. Just want to talk? We are here to listen and help you explore  your options. We can help you find a safe place to stay, explain your reporting options (UBC or police), accompany you to the hospital, or support you with academic accommodations. You have the right to

choose what happens next. We support your decision, whatever you decide.

Visitwww.svpro.ok.ubc.caor callus at 250.807.9640.

Safewalk

Don't want to walk alone at night?  Not too sure how to get somewhere on campus?  Call Safewalk at 250-807-8076. For more information, see:www.security.ok.ubc.ca