Computational Biomechanics (BMEN90022)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS and INDICATIVE CONTENT
In this subject students should gain an understanding of the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, and sensory systems of the human body.
Students should also be able to formulate simple, integrative models of the human neuromusculoskeletal system; and to use computational models of the human body to analyse muscle function during activities like standing, walking, running and jumping.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
Having completed this subject the student is expected to be able to:
1 - describe the various elements comprising a computational model of the human neuromusculoskeletal system;
2 - formulate and solve differential equations that govern the motion of rigid-body (link-segmental) dynamical systems;
3 - describe the mechanical properties of various soft tissues, especially muscle, ligament, and tendon;
4 - formulate and solve differential equations that incorporate the major physiological properties of muscle, ligament, and tendon;
5 - formulate simple, integrative models of the human neuromusculoskeletal system;
6 - use computational models of the human body to study muscle function during movement.
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals.
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution.
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance.
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large.
- Capacity for creativity and innovation.
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of the following subjects -
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN30005 | Introduction to Biomechanics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCEN90038 | Dynamics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students cannot enrol in and gain credit for this subject and MCEN40006 Computational Biomechanics or BMEN90022 Computational Biomechanics
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Four assignments distributed throughout the semester; students will have 3 weeks to complete each homework assignment (20%), requiring approximately 30 hours of work in total
- One mid-semester exam of 1 hour duration (20%)
- One end-of-semester exam of 2 hours duration (60%).
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-6 are assessed in the final written examination, the mid-semester test, and submitted assignments.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Marcus Pandy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: pandym@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Commerce (Decision, Risk and Financial Sciences) Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Biomedical with Business Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Biomedical) Specialisation (formal) Biomedical Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Mechanical with Business) Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Mechanical) Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Biomedical with Business) - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022