Biomedical Engineering (in partnership with KMITL) BEng/MEng
Rehabilitation Engineering 4 ENG4113
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Engineering
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course develops student knowledge of the application of science and technology to ameliorate the handicap of individuals with sensory and motor disabilities with the aims of improving their functionality and quality of life.
Timetable
2 lectures weekly
2 lab sessions (3 hrs each)
Excluded Courses
ENG5290 Rehabilitation Engineering M
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
80% Written Examination
10% Written Assignment
10% Lab Report
Main Assessment In: April/May
Are reassessment opportunities available for all summative assessments? Not applicable
It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.
[No exceptions]
Course Aims
The aims of this course are to:
■ develop students knowledge on application of science and technology to ameliorate the handicap of individuals with sensory and motor disabilities to improve their functionality and quality of life;
■ increase students knowledge on motor control and various sensory systems that can benefit from rehabilitation;
■ provide an overview of pathological conditions that lead to dysfunction of sensory and motor system;
■ encourage the acquisition of general scientific skills such as analysis and discussion of scientific information and data.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ describe the anatomy and physiology of the human sensory and motor system and related dysfunctions;
■ demonstrate knowledge of various rehabilitation systems for restoration/substitution of motor, kinesthetic and tactile, visual, hearing, vestibular and vegetative functions;
■ describe the application of engineering skills for improving quality of life of individuals with sensory and motor disabilities.
■ evaluate the state of the art of rehabilitation technology and apply critical judgement in this context.
■ discuss the wider societal implications of rehabilitation technology, for example burden of treatment, accessibility and quality of life.
■ critically evaluate rehabilitation technology in a practical setting.