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Biomechanics (BMEN90038)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (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 and implant systems, including ageing, injury and associated musculoskeletal disorders. It will provide an overview of orthopaedics strategies for the treatment of end-stage bone and joint conditions and relate this to relevant mechanics for designing implant systems.
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BMEN30010 | Mechanics for Bioengineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - 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 | No longer available |
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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Two group problem solving activities with written reports (in groups of 3-4). Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 2 to Week 5 | 6% |
Four individual biomechanical engineering drawing submissions . ILOs 3 and 4 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 5 to Week 10 | 4% |
Two written individual assignments; 7.5% each. 15 hours (of work required) each. ILOs 1, 2 and 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 5 to Week 8 | 15% |
One group assignment with an oral presentation (groups of 3-4); 5 minutes of presenting per student. ILOs 2 and 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 9 to Week 12 | 15% |
Written Exam - final examination. ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kathryn Stok Mode of delivery On Campus (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 200 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Kathryn Stok
Email: kathryn.stok@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Type Name Course Master of Engineering Specialisation (formal) Biomedical Specialisation (formal) Biomedical with Business - Available through the Community Access Program
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- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
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Last updated: 31 January 2024