Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers (BMEN90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Prof David Grayden
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS:
This subject introduces engineering students to human anatomy and physiology, with direct application of the knowledge to considerations for designing and manufacturing medical devices and equipment to assist in overcoming physical disabilities.
INDICATIVE CONTENT:
Topics include:
Anatomical terminology. The structure and appearance of cells and tissues. The appearance of bone and cartilage, the organisation of dense connective tissues. Skeletal muscle structure and function. Principles of excitable tissues. The structure and function of sensory systems, including the eye and vision and the ear and hearing. Principles of sensory motor control. Cardiac mechanics and cardiac biophysics. Multiscale modelling of physiological systems. Technologies, quantitative measurements and experimental techniques used to investigate the structure and function of different tissues, organs and organ systems.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
Having completed this unit the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate correct usage of the terminology used to describe anatomical structures.
- Describe the organisation of cells and tissues.
- Describe the principles relating to the structure of connective tissues, skeletal muscle, bones and joints.
- Describe the principles of excitable tissues.
- Describe the structure and function of the human eye and ear and the mechanisms of vision and hearing.
- Describe the principles of sensorimotor control.
- Describe cardiac mechanics and cardiac biophysics.
- Develop quantitative descriptions of physiological properties and systems.
- Describe the application of technologies and techniques for investigating the structure and function of the body.
- Demonstrate communication skills (oral and written) to describe the structure and function of the human body.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
- Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development
- Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to Master of Engineering (Biomedical) or (Biomedical with Business)
and
one of the following subjects:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10004 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHEM10003 | Chemistry 1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
| ANAT20006 | Principles of Human Structure |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PHYS20008 | Human Physiology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
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
- Attendance and participation in four workshops in Weeks 4 to 10, each with a written assignment and/or short oral presentation requiring 13-15 hours of work including preparation (10% each). ILOs 1-10 are addressed in these workshops.
- One written assignment of up to 2000 words due in Week 12 and requiring 26-30 hours of work, 20%. ILOs 8-10 are addressed in the assignment.
- One written 2-hour end-of-semester examination (40%). ILOs 1-10 are addressed in the exam.
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass end of semester examination to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator David Grayden Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours lecture per week, 1 hour of tutorial per week and 12 hours of workshops (4 x 3 hours each) 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
Prof David Grayden
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Biomedical with Business Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Biomedical) Specialisation (formal) Biomedical 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