Unit name | Responsible Innovation and Research Methods in Digital Health |
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Unit code | EENGM0023 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Brigden |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The aim of this unit is to provide students with a thorough grounding in research methods used in the development and validation of digital devices and associated algorithms in health and care. Ethical issues associated with the design, development, evaluation, distribution and application of digital technology will be introduced, along with concepts such as privacy, safety, device regulation and the law.
Unit content:
Having completed this unit, the student is expected to:
This unit will consist of a combination of teaching and learning methods including key lectures, workshops, group seminars and structured reflection.
Group Project where ethical questions linked to responsible innovation in digital health will be posed. Each group will need to discuss their views and ideas by means of an online collaborative space and formulate a video or report response that represents a balanced answer to the problem. 50% (All ILOs).
500 word report detailing main concepts and ideas arising from TB2 workshop activities. 50% (ILO 4)
Selected literature, references and online material will be provided at the start of the unit