Computational Biomechanics (BMEN90022)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MCEN90038 | Dynamics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMEN90038 | Biomechanics | Semester 1 (On Campus - 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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Three assignments distributed throughout the semester; students will have 3 weeks to complete each homework assignment
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Computational Project - students will have three weeks to complete this project.
| Mid semester | 15% |
One exam
| End of semester | 55% |
Additional details
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-6 are assessed in the final written examination, the mid-semester test, and submitted assignments.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Marcus Pandy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Email: pandym@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Commerce (Decision, Risk and Financial Sciences) Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) Biomedical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Biomedical - 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: 4 March 2025