Soft Tissue and Cellular Biomechanics (BMEN90029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject aims to develop students' knowledge and capabilities in experimental and computational biomechanics of cells and soft-tissues. Students will apply fundamental mathematical theory of nonlinear continuum mechanics and computational approaches to solve stress-equilibrium equations. Students will learn fundamentals in cell signalling and how cell- and sub-cellular-level processes affect cell and tissue mechanical properties. These concepts will be put to practice in project-based and examination assessments.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Nonlinear continuum mechanics theory
- Computational techniques for solving nonlinear mechanics problems
- Soft-tissue mechanical properties
- Cytoskeletal networks and mechanics
- Signalling pathtways and systems-biology related to mechanics of cells and tissues
Intended learning outcomes
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the fundamental mathematical principles behind nonlinear continuum mechanics
- Describe and construct biochemical models of cell signalling pathways that affect cell and tissue mechanics
- Construct computational models of the mechanics of soft-tissues and cells
- Describe how the mechanical behaviour of cells and tissues in the body are regulated by chemical and mechanical signals
- Construct multi-scale models of mechanics and signalling in cells and tissues
- Demonstrate skills in communicating results from engineering research in written form.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following skills:
- The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship
- An ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN30005 | Introduction to Biomechanics | No longer available | |
| BMEN90038 | Biomechanics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST30030 | Applied Mathematical Modelling | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MCEN30017 | Mechanics & Materials |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Mid-semester test. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 4 will be addressed in this assessment.
| Mid semester | 10% |
Assignment requiring 20-35 hours work. ILOs 1 and 3 will be assessed in this assignment.
| Week 6 | 20% |
Project-based assignment requiring 20-35 hours work. ILOs 1-6 will be assessed in this assignment.
| From Week 11 to Week 12 | 20% |
2-hours end-of-semester examination. ILOs 1, 2 and 4 will be assessed in the examination.
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Vijay Rajagopal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 60 hours including 3 hours of lectures and 2 hours of workshops per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024
Time commitment details
200 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through lectures, tutorials and, workshops.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students will be provided e-copy of lecture slides that can be used as lecture notes. Additional content necessary for workshop activities will be made available in workshop documents.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Students will learn about applications of the subject matter in industry during lectures. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Biomedical with Business Specialisation (formal) Biomedical Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Mechanical 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 8 November 2024