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Mechanics for Bioengineering (BMEN30010)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Vijay Rajagopal
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Mechanical forces play a critical role in the healthy function of the human body, from movement during walking to beating of the heart. Mechanical forces also affect the properties and function of engineered tissues and influence the migration and spread of cancer cells through the body. This subject introduces students to fundamental principles in mechanics including analysis of bioengineering systems under static equilibrium conditions, analysis of forces during dynamic motion, mechanical behaviour and strength of biomaterials. Topics covered in this subject will include: Newtons’ laws of motion; stress and strain analysis in mechanical and biological systems subjected to different types of static loads; fundamentals of mechanical testing and failure analysis for biomaterials characterisation; fundamental physics underpinning motion of rigid bodies. Topics will draw on real-world bioengineering applications.
Intended learning outcomes
- 1. Use free body diagrams and Newton's laws to solve basic mechanics problems in biomedical engineering
- 2. Perform stress and strain analysis of common biomechanical systems
- 3. Evaluate mechanical properties of materials and perform mechanical testing and failure analysis of materials relevant to biomedical engineering
- 4. Employ dynamic analysis techniques to solve a range of problems in biomechanical motion
- 5. Write computer programs to investigate and offer solutions to problems in a variety of biomechanics problems
- 6. Effectively communicate their understanding of, approach to and analysis of mechanics-related problems in bioengineering.
Generic skills
- The ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- The ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
- Proficiency in engineering design
- A capacity for creativity and innovation
- The 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
- A capacity for lifelong learning and professional development
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP20005 | Engineering Computation |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BMEN20003 | Applied Computation in Bioengineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(NOTE - BMEN20003 Applied Computation for Bioengineering may be taken concurrently)
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
BMEN20002 | Anatomy & Physiology for Bioengineering | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ANAT20006 | Principles of Human Structure |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PHYS20008 | Human Physiology |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
(NOTE - ANAT20006 Principles of Human Structure and PHYS20008 Human Physiology, or equivalent, can be taken concurrently)
OR
Equivalent
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BMEN30005 | Introduction to Biomechanics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BMEN20001 - Biomechanical Physics and Computation
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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10 weekly online quizzes of equal weighting (0.5%) assessing understanding of online lecture material. Due weeks 2 - 11. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 - 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
Group-based project (2 - 4 students per group) in implant design and construction. 15 hours per student. ILOs 1 - 3, 5 and 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 6 | 15% |
Group-based project (2 - 4 students per group) in dynamic motion analysis/design. 15 hours per student. ILOs 4 - 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 12 | 15% |
One mid-term test. 50 minutes (in class). ILOs 1 - 3 and 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 7 | 15% |
One written 2-hour examination. ILOs 1 - 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Vijay Rajagopal Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 20-hour lectures through the semester (20 hours); 4 x 1-hour guest lectures from industry (4 hours); 9 x 2.5-hour flipped classroom activities and 1 x 2.5-hour lab practical (25 hours); 1 x 1-hour tutorials in Weeks 2-12 (11 hours) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Vijay Rajagopal
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:
Type Name Major Bioengineering Systems Specialisation (formal) Biomedical Specialisation (formal) Biomedical with Business Major Bioengineering Systems - 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.
- 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