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Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers (BMEN90028)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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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

Note: Prerequisite does not apply to students admitted to the 200 point program of the Master of Engineering (Biomedical).

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 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (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
    CoordinatorDavid Ackland
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours3 hours lecture per week, 1 hour of tutorial per week and 12 hours of workshops (4 x 3 hours each)
    Total time commitment200 hours
    Teaching period29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019
    Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019
    Census date31 August 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail27 September 2019
    Assessment period ends22 November 2019

    Semester 2 contact information

    dackland@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

200 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)Biomedical with Business
    Specialisation (formal)Biomedical
  • 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.

    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

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022