Module Details

Module Code: BIOE9003
Title: Human Biomechanics
Long Title: Human Biomechanics (UCC)
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5212 - Biomedical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: Full Title: Human Biomechanics for Medical Device Development. AN6051.
This module is owned and delivered by UCC.

In this module the learner will achieve an understanding of the major challenges in movement biomechanics and the engineering tools used to address these challenges. The learner will study biomechanics theory in relation to motion (dynamics, kinematics), particularly joint motion, work and power during movement, and neuromuscular control of movement with a focus on changes throughout the life-span and in disease. Methods of measuring and modeling biomechanics will be considered before being put into practice in clinical assessment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the biological, mechanical, and neurological mechanisms by which muscles produce movement.
LO2 Identify and use engineering tools that are used to study movement.
LO3 Write and solve equations of motion for simple models of human movement.
LO4 Apply biomechanics principles to “real-world” clinical and biomechanical research.
LO5 Compare changes in movement-generating structures throughout the human life-span.
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
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Anatomy of movement
Understand the mechanism of movement – nervous system, muscles, tendons, ligaments with a particular focus on joint movement in health and disease. Biomechanical principles such as equilibrium, motion, and force will be applied to study motion and how to manipulate movement. Importantly, the learner will integrate knowledge from previous coursework to describe kinetic chains in movement.
Methods of analysis of movement
The learner will study tools used in clinical assessment of biomechanics including; anatomical marker sets, goniometers, motion capture systems, gait analysis systems, electromyography, force plates, and pressure mapping systems.
Real-life applications of biomechanics in engineering
Discuss the design of orthotics, prosthetics, and implants while taking age, gender, and inter-individual variability into account
Teamwork and Communication Skills
Communicate using case study report
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
E-tivities, quiz - anatomy of movement
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
E-tivities, quiz - analysis of movement
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Case Study
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 2 hours of lectures Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Self directed learning Every Second Week 1.00 2
Total Hours 4.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Second Week 1.00 2
Lecture Contact No Description Every Second Week 1.00 2
Total Hours 4.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jim Richards. (2018), The Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Biomechanics, Churchill Livingstone, [ISBN: 978-0702054907].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Anne M. R. Agur, B.Sc. (OT) M.Sc PhD,Arthur F. Dalley,Arthur F. Dalley II, PhD FAAA. Moore's Essential Clinical Anatomy, [ISBN: 978-1975174309].
  • Peter H. Abrahams. (2019), Abrahams' and McMinn's Clinical Atlas of Human Anatomy, 8th edition. [ISBN: 978-0702073328].
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_EMEDD_9 Master of Science in Medical Device Development 2 Mandatory
CR_EMEDE_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Medical Device Development 2 Mandatory