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Biomechanics (BMEN90038)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Kathryn Stok
Email: kathryn.stok@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Biomechanics, which relates structure and function in biological systems, is important in the understanding of human movement, and in the treatment of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. This subject introduces students to musculoskeletal biomechanics of the human body, with applications to the behaviour of biological tissues such as bone, cartilage, ligament and muscle during human movement.
The subject will provide theory and practical exposure to human motion measurement and modelling of the joint forces and moments that actuate human movement. This subject will introduce biomechanics in sport, including performance, injury and injury prevention. Ageing and associated musculoskeletal disorders will also be included, as well an overview of orthopaedics strategies for the treatment of end-stage bone and joint conditions, including joint replacements and surgical reconstruction.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Model musculoskeletal mechanics in the context of human movement.
- Describe principles of tissue biomechanics related to bone, cartilage, ligament and muscle.
- Model biomechanics of bones and joints in the orthopaedics context .
- Evaluate the effects of ageing and injury on the musculoskeletal system and human movement.
- Analyse sports biomechanics, including principles of performance, training, injury and injury prevention.
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
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BMEN30010 | Mechanics for Bioengineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMEN20001 Biomechanical Physics & Computation
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 |
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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Four group problem solving activities with written reports (in groups of 3-4), 2.5% each. 12 hours per student in class (total). Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 4 to Week 7 | 10% |
Two written group assignments (groups of 3-4). 15 hours per assignment, 7.5% each. ILO 1 is addressed in this assessment.
| Week 3 and Week 6 | 15% |
One group assignment with an oral presentation (groups of 3-4). 5 minutes of presenting per student. ILO 3 is addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 9 to Week 11 | 15% |
Final examination . ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kathryn Stok Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x 1.5 hours of lectures per week (24 x 1.5 hours of lectures in one semester); 5 x 2 hours of CAD workshops; 11 hours of tutorials Total time commitment 200 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 Kathryn Stok
Email: kathryn.stok@unimelb.edu.au
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 Course Master of Engineering Specialisation (formal) Biomedical Specialisation (formal) 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.
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