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Computational Biomechanics (BMEN90022)
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 2
Email: pandym@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS and INDICATIVE CONTENT
In this subject students should gain an understanding of the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, and sensory systems of the human body.
Students should also be able to formulate simple, integrative models of the human neuromusculoskeletal system; and to use computational models of the human body to analyse muscle function during activities like standing, walking, running and jumping.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this subject, the student should be able to:
- Describe the various elements comprising a computational model of the human neuromusculoskeletal system
- Formulate and solve differential equations that govern the motion of rigid-body (link-segmental) dynamical systems
- Describe the mechanical properties of various soft tissues, especially muscle, ligament and tendon
- Formulate and solve differential equations that incorporate the major physiological properties of muscle, ligament and tendon
- Formulate simple, integrative models of the human neuromusculoskeletal system
- Use computational models of the human body to study muscle function during movement.
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals.
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution.
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance.
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large.
- Capacity for creativity and innovation.
- 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.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BMEN30005 | Introduction to Biomechanics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90038 | Dynamics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMEN90038 | Biomechanics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
MCEN40006 Computational Biomechanics
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Four assignments distributed throughout the semester; students will have 3 weeks to complete each homework assignment
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
One mid-semester exam
| Mid semester | 20% |
One exam
| End of semester | 60% |
Additional details
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-6 are assessed in the final written examination, the mid-semester test, and submitted assignments.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Marcus Pandy Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Email: pandym@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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:
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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: 31 January 2024