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Postgraduate Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module ENGI43215: BIOMECHANICS AND BIOENGINEERING
Department: Engineering
ENGI43215: BIOMECHANICS AND BIOENGINEERING
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2007/2008 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
- H1K509: Design, Manufacturing and Management
- H1K512: (programme not found)
- H1K514: (programme not found)
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- The course explains the theoretical considerations required for the quantification of human motion and the evaluation of anatomical joints.
- The course will review practical solutions in current usage for the restoration of biomechanical integrity.
Content
- Historical review of biomechanics and basic human anatomy
- Functional anatomy and body dynamics
- Functional adaptation of bone
- Mechanism of muscle contraction
- Mechanics of the human body and joint mechanics
- Force measurements and analysis
- Structure, function and mechanical properties of hard and soft tissues
- Tribology of natural joints
- Biomaterials Corrosion, degradation and biocompatibility
- Soft and hard tissue replacement
- Tribology of artificial joints
- Fixation methods and future trends
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- an appreciation of the complexities of the human musculoskeletal system;
- an understanding of modelling of loading through joints;
- an understanding of acquisition methods for bio-mechanical data;
- an understanding of the design of natural and artificial synovial joints;
Subject-specific Skills
- an ability to describe the basic structure and function of bone, muscle, articlular cartilage and tendon/ligament;
- an ability to use basic mechanical models of soft tissues;
- selection of materials for bioengineering applications.
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures to cover module content.
- Assignments to underpin lectures.
- Examinations to assess knowledge, understanding and application.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 19 | weekly | 1 hour | 19 | |
| Tutorials | 19 | weekly | 1 hour | 19 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 112 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 67% | Written Examination | 2 hours | 100% | |
| Assignments | 33% | Assignment | 3000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
None.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.