2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MECH5210M Structure and Functional Biomechanics

15 creditsClass Size: 18

Module manager: Dr Anthony Herbert
Email: A.Herbert@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

UG Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Medical Engineering.

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

Students will have the opportunity to develop laboratory skills in dissection (of animal tissue sourced from the food chain) and recording this as an “industry standard” standard operating procedure. Students will also use literature searching and other sources to understand test protocols appropriate for the mechanical testing of anatomical structures and analytical and verbal reasoning skills in relation to gait data analysis.

Objectives

The objective of this module is for students to develop an overview and applied knowledge of anatomical structures and functional biomechanics. On completion of this module, students should be able to describe and locate anatomical positions and directional terms, planes, and sections; and demonstrate an awareness of the layers of structural organisation in the human body and relate this to mechanical function at a tissue and whole body level.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

1. Use appropriate terminology (in written and verbal descriptions) to describe anatomical positions, movements, planes, and sections; as well as structures in a body system (e.g. musculoskeletal, cardiovascular)
2. Relate the layers of structural organisation in a load bearing system to function, and be able to develop appropriate testing methodologies to assess function. Apply this knowledge to make recommendations about substitute materials in a medical engineering application.
3. Describe whole body biomechanics in terms of free body diagrams and relate this to anatomy
4. Understand how motion / gait data can be collected; analyse and compare gait data sets, specifically assess joint moments.

Upon successful completion of this module the following Engineering Council Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) learning outcome descriptors (fourth edition) are satisfied:

5. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering. (M1)
6. Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems. (M4)
7. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team. Evaluate effectiveness of own and team performance. (M16)
8. Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used. (M17)

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:

9. Teamwork/collaboration, Information searching, Laboratory practice, Presentation skills

Syllabus

1. overview of mechanical loading bearing body systems in terms of anatomy and function.
2. anatomical terms in relation to position, directions and the structures.
3. layers of structural organisation to describe function at a tissue structure level and also in terms of whole body biomechanics.
4. gait analysis in terms of collection and analysis of data.

Methods of Assessment

We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.

Assessment for this module will consist of;

1 x Group project
1 x Oral Presentation
1 x Poster Presentation

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	1.00	11.00
Practical	1	3.00	3.00
Seminar	2	3.00	6.00
Independent online learning hours			30.00
Private study hours			100.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student led via on line quizzes (as often as needed by student)
In discussions in tutorial sessions with academic staff (prior to each coursework submission)

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 30/04/2024

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