Module Details

Module Code: BIOE8003
Title: Advanced Biomechanics
Long Title: Advanced Biomechanics
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5212 - Biomedical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Students are introduced to the theory and practical aspects of motion analysis including clinical gait analysis and sport performance analysis. Topics related on the biomechanics or injury and modern performance and evaluation metrics are also introduced. Motion analysis practicals are carried out by the students in the Motion Laboratory at MTU. Analysis is performed on relevant data, identified by the student, gathered from the laboratory sessions.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply appropriate techniques to interpret relevant data successfully and derive meaning from results.
LO2 Analyse situations involving impact and injury of humans to establish the type and probability of injury.
LO3 Explain modern techniques to analyse human performance in both sports and clinical settings.
LO4 Use a motion analysis system as part of a team and measure and calculate the forces in human joints system during a specified motion routine.
LO5 Interpret results from a motion lab-based gait analysis and demonstrate a knowledge of human movement through analysis of the results.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Modern Performance/Evaluation Metrics
Running economy, healthy vs pathological forms of gait, the "elite" level athlete, sports performance indicators, sports relevance, biomechanics and performance indicators related to sport.
Biomechanics of Injury
Applications of kinematics and kinetics for reconstruction and analysis of accidents involving injury of humans. Selection of collision analysis software. Injury classification. Application of injury criteria. Probability of injury or death. Concussion, likely causes and long term influence. Sports related injuries, prediction & rehabilitation
Data Analysis
Identify and justify the selection of data related to a topic of interest. Process and interpret data to derive meaningful conclusions from a study.
Motion Analysis
Biomechanics of human motion with particular focus on gait analysis. Topics include measuring and analysis techniques, biomechanical modelling, and data analysis techniques. Applications include the study of normal, able-bodied gait, and other normal motion such as rising from a chair and stair climbing.
Motion Analysis Laboratory
Set-up and calibration of a Clinical Gait Laboratory, patient set-up and marker placement, motion capture, post processing and validation of results. Data storage and ethical considerations.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
Motion analysis laboratory
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Assessment Description
In-class assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Group research project
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Biomechanics of injury, data analysis, modern performance/evaluation metrics. Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Motion Analysis Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Biomechanics of injury, data analysis, modern performance/evaluation metrics. Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Motion Analysis Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Stephen Thomas, Joseph Zeni, David Winter. (2022), Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement, 5th. Wiley, [ISBN: 9781119827023].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Richard Baker. (2013), Measuring Walking, 1st. [ISBN: 9781908316660].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBIOM_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering 8 Mandatory