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Introduction to Biomechanics (BMEN30005)
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 Kathryn Stok
Email: kathryn.stok@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
The main aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of the kinematics and dynamics of human motion and the architectural features and mechanical properties of musculoskeletal tissue. Tissue function is then illustrated in the context of normal and pathological movement.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Specific topics covered include: Motion of a Rigid Body (reference frames, angular velocity, two points fixed on a rigid body); Measurement and Processing of Kinematic Data; Body Anthropometry (calculation of centre of mass and mass moment of inertia); Forces and Moments (moments of force, muscle moment arm, inverse dynamics analysis); Work, Energy, Power (kinetic energy, potential energy, elastic strain energy); Tissue Biomechanics (muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage and bone); Orthopaedic Biomechanics: biomechanics of gait across the lifespan, biomechanical adaptations to training, knee osteoarthritis).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Apply and describe concepts of mechanics to the study of human movement
- Describe and critically evaluate common experimental methods used in biomechanics
- Model and analyse tissue biomechanics, especially bone, cartilage, ligament and muscle.
Generic skills
On completing this subject, students should have developed -
- 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.
- The ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large.
- 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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
BMEN20001 - Biomechanical Physics & Computation
Option 2
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST20009 | Vector Calculus |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20032 | Vector Calculus: Advanced | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST20030 | Differential Equations | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
BMEN20001 - Biomechanical Physics & Computation
Option 3
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP20005 | Intro. to Numerical Computation in C |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Option 4
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20030 | Differential Equations | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP20005 | Intro. to Numerical Computation in C |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
And One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20009 | Vector Calculus |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20032 | Vector Calculus: Advanced | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Basic knowledge of engineering mechanics, including the position, velocity and acceleration of particles and rigid bodies moving in a plane; angular velocity of a rigid body moving in a plane; free-body analysis of forces acting on a rigid body; and mechanical energy, including kinetic energy and potential energy.
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Two group problem solving activities with written reports (in groups of 3-4). 3 hours of work required for each report, 3% each. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 2 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 2 to Week 5 | 6% |
Four individual biomechanical engineering drawing submissions, performed entirely in the 2 hour workshop (2 hours per drawing under instruction). Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 5 to Week 10 | 4% |
Two written individual assignments, 15 hours of work required for each, 7.5% each. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 5 and Week 8 | 15% |
One group assignment with an oral presentation (groups of 3-4). 5 minutes of presenting per student, 15 hours of work required. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2 and 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 9 to Week 12 | 15% |
Final examination . Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-3 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 60% |
Additional details
Last updated: 11 April 2024
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); 11 x 2 hours of workshops (weeks 2-12) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Kathryn Stok
Email: kathryn.stok@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Abernethy B et al. Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement. Human Kinetics.
Recommended texts and other resources
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Biomedical Specialisation (formal) Biomedical with Business Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Biomedical Engineering Systems Major Biomedical Engineering Systems - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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: 11 April 2024