Subject description

The principles of mechanics and the special circumstances associated with applying these principles to biological systems, and static and dynamic human activities will be studied. Other topics are introduction to linear elasticity, stresses and strains specific to direct and torsional loading (e.g. in biological organ systems), material constitutive relationships (including … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Teaching staff

Subject coordinators
Lecturers

Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 hrs lecture & 2 hrs tutorial per week

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Apply fundamental knowledge of biomechanics to the development of living and prosthetic structures
2.
Analytically analyze the static and dynamic parameters of neuromusculoskeletal systems undergoing different motions and forces
3.
Apply theories of failure to understand failure mechanisms in living organisms

Assessment details

Assignments
Practical
Mid-session exam
Final exam

Work integrated learning

Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.

Textbook information

Standard Handbook of Biomedical Engineering and Design http://accessengineeringlibrary.com/browse/standard-handbook-of-biomedical-engineering-and-design

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