Soft Tissue and Cellular Biomechanics (BMEN90029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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AIMS
This subject aims to develop students’ knowledge and capabilities in experimental and computational biomechanics of cells and soft-tissues. Students will apply fundamental mathematical theory of nonlinear continuum mechanics and computational approaches to solve stress-equilibrium equations. Students will learn fundamentals in cell signalling and how cell- and sub-cellular-level processes affect cell and tissue mechanical properties. These concepts will be put to practice in project-based and examination assessments.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Nonlinear continuum mechanics theory
- Computational techniques for solving nonlinear mechanics problems
- Soft-tissue mechanical properties
- Cytoskeletal networks and mechanics
- Signalling pathtways and systems-biology related to mechanics of cells and tissues
Intended learning outcomes
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the fundamental mathematical principles behind nonlinear continuum mechanics
- Describe and construct biochemical models of cell signalling pathways that affect cell and tissue mechanics
- Construct computational models of the mechanics of soft-tissues and cells
- Describe how the mechanical behaviour of cells and tissues in the body are regulated by chemical and mechanical signals
- Construct multi-scale models of mechanics and signalling in cells and tissues
- Demonstrate skills in communicating results from engineering research in written form.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following skills:
- The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship
- An ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of the following subjects -
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST30030 | Applied Mathematical Modelling | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN30005 | Introduction to Biomechanics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MCEN30017 | Mechanics & Materials | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- An assignment requiring 40-45 hours work, due in week 6 (30%). ILOs 1 and 3 will be assessed in this assignment.
- A project based assignment requiring 40-50 hours of work, due in week 11 or 12 (30%). ILOs 1-,6 will be assessed in this assignment.
- A 2 hour end-of-semester examination. ILOs 1, 2 and 4 will be assessed in the examination.
HURDLE – students will need a mark of at least 50% in the end-of-semester exam to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Vijay Rajagopal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours including 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of workshops per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
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) 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