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GS520
Graduate Studies Form for Modules attached to Structured PhD and/or Research Masters Programmes |
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BioInnovate I Core: Needs finding to concept generation |
Credits (ECTS) |
10 |
Module Places |
Open to all PhD candidates affiliated to the Colleges of:
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Module Code: Please indicate if generic (GS) or specialised |
GS520 |
Elective Places |
12 |
Module Descriptor: |
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This module on medical device development will be delivered jointly by the faculty of NUI, Galway, University of Limerick, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Dublin City University and University College Cork and students will be mentored by expert practitioners from the medical device and investment companies. Students will also be mentored by the BioInnovation Fellows on a weekly basis. The course encompasses the entire process from identifying clinical needs, validating needs, brainstorming, and concept creation for new medical devices. Textbook: Biodesign: The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies (Zenios, Makower & Yock) 2010 Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should;
Module Delivery This module will be delivered following a blended learning model which consists of three primary components:
Attendance and class participation are essential components of this course. During the lectures, students will have the opportunity to ask questions about the lecture topics and to interact directly with academic staff. All reading assignments must be completed prior to attending class. The BioInnovation fellows act as mentors for the course. The fellows are experienced physicians, engineers, and entrepreneurs who are spending a year completing a fellowship in bio-innovation. As such, the needs for the course were generated through careful observation and research by the fellows. The following topics and will be covered and expanded with regard to a selected need:
Assessment(s): The module will be assessed on a pass/fail basis. You will be assessed on the quality of your input to the team you are consulting and class participation. Consulting input to the team will take the form of a consulting report to your team. The nature of the consulting report will depend on your discipline and it will be as follows:
Class participation will be evaluated during each lecture by the teaching faculty. You will be expected to attend all lectures and presentations for your team and the needs presentation. In addition, we will require you to submit an evaluation form for each section of the textbook. Lastly, evaluations by the innovation fellow working with your team and members of your team will contribute to your final assessment. |
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Workload: (specify or delete as appropriate) |
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Class Contact |
30 class hours in lectures 10 contact hours with Fellows |
Workshop |
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Specified Assignment(s) |
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Assessment(s) |
Class Participation 20% 20% Team and Fellow Assessment 30% 30% Consulting Report 50% 50% |
Result Successful completion of assignments |
Pass |