Module ENGI4261: BIOENGINEERING AND ENERGY MARKETS

Department: Engineering

ENGI4261: BIOENGINEERING AND ENERGY MARKETS

Prerequisites

• Level 3 MEng Electrical Engineering route OR Level 3 Mechanical Engineering route

Corequisites

• As specified in programme regulations

Excluded Combination of Modules

• As specified in programme regulations

Aims

• This module is designed solely for students studying School of Engineering and Computing Sciences degree programmes.
• To introduce methods for the quantification of human motion and the evaluation of anatomical joints.
• To introduce and familiarise students with technologies for restoration of biomechanical integrity.
• To understand why and how market-based solutions have been applied in the electrical supply industry.
• To introduce key elements of microeconomics and theory of the firm.
• To understand key priciples of power system risk assessment and how these may be applied in wind integration studies.

Content

• Functional anatomy and body dynamics.
• Functional adaptation of bone.
• Mechanics of human body including force measurements and analysis.
• Struture, function and mechanical properties of hard and soft tissues.
• Tribology of natural and artificial joints.
• Bimaterials including degradation and biocompatibility, and future trends.
• Energy Markets and aspects of market, competition, and pricing.
• Energy and risk;including aspects of generation adequacy and reliability needs.

Learning Outcomes

• An ability to describe the basic structure and function of bone, muscle, articular cartilage and passive connective soft tissues.
• A knowledge and understanding of natural joints and prostheses.
• A knowledge and understanding of nature hard and soft tissues and biomaterials.
• A knowledge of acquisition methods for biomechanical data.
• Understanding of the principles of power system economics and how market based solutions can be applied to a previously centrally controlled industry.
• Understanding of how energy is priced and how network affects marginal prices at different locations.
• Understanding of methods for quantifying risk in power stations and application to system planning and operation in systems with high renewable capacities.

• An awareness of current technology, analysis methods and industrial practises along with the ability to apply those methods in novel situations.
• To use effectively specialised, advanced computational tools and packages for the analysis of control systems.
• An ability to use basic mechanical models for soft tissues.
• An ability to analyse loading through joints.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of specialised and advanced technical and professional skills, an ability to perform critical assessment and review and an ability to communicate the results of their own work effectively.

• Capacity for independent self-learning within the bounds of professional practice.
• Highly specialised numerical skills appropriate to an engineer.
• Highly specialised use of information technology (IT) relevant to the engineering profession.
• Mathematics relevant to the application of advanced engineering concepts.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Bioengineering course is covered in lectures, and by problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability.Written timed examinations are appropriate because of the wide range of analytical, in-depth material covered in this module and to demonstrate the ability to solve advanced problems independently.
• Energy Markets and Risk course is covered in lectures, reinforced by problem sheets and a laboratory session,leading to the required problem solving capability.Assessment is by written examination and courework due to the wide range of applied and analytical, in-depth material covered in this module and to demonstrate the ability to solve advanced problems independently.
• Students are able to make use of staff 'Tutorial Hours' to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis. These are sign up sessions available for up to one hour per week per lecture course.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University