Module Details

Module Code: BIOE9005
Title: Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal
Long Title: Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal (UCC)
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 5212 - Biomedical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: Full UCC Title: Anatomy of the Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal System. AN6053.
This module is owned and delivered by UCC.

This module will provide a detailed understanding of the musculoskeletal system, including classification, composition, and movement of joints, and the function of bone, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves in movement and load-bearing. The learner will then study how these tissues change in pathology, aging, or trauma/sports injuries as well as differences in patients with congenital disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Surgical and non-surgical interventions for will be discussed as well as biomedical devices used in the treatment of these disorders and design and function of musculoskeletal medical devices or rehabilitation aids. This course consists of lectures along with dedicated practical sessions to reinforce lecture topics.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the major bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves of the musculoskeletal system and their respective functions
LO2 Explain congenital, age- and disease-related changes in joints and the musculoskeletal systems
LO3 Explain the biomechanical principles of the musculoskeletal system and how they relate to the design and function of orthopedic medical devices
LO4 Analyze the impact of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders on mobility, function, and quality of life, and how orthopedic medical devices can aid in treatment and rehabilitation
LO5 Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures and techniques commonly used in orthopaedic medicine and how they relate to the use of orthopaedic medical devices
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.
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Indicative Content
Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
Understand the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system in health including bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nervous supply with a specific emphasis on joints' classification, composition and movement.
Congenital, age-, and disease-associated pathologies of the musculoskeletal system
Apply knowledge to real-life pathologies affecting the musculoskeletal system. Case study approach. Team-based peer-reviewed presentations on congenital, age- or diseases/trauma-associated changes to structures and how these changes affect function.
Biomedical devices used clinically
Analyze current approaches to treating vasculature pathologies such as stents, mechanical valves, aneurysm repair devices, embolus removal systems cardiac ablation system. Team-based peer-reviewed reports and presentations on devices used as well as ideation on design improvements.
Team-work, Communication, and peer-learning
Team-based written reports and presentations on current repair strategies.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Written exam - case study report
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
In FLAME lab – covering gross anatomy, histology, radiology, pathology
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Team: Case study report and presentation
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 Lectures Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Labs Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent study 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 Lectures Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Labs Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent study 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
  • Richard Drake, A. Wayne Vogl, Adam W. M. Mitchell. (2023), Gray's Anatomy for Students, 5th Edition. Elsevier, [ISBN: 978-0323934237].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Anne M. R. Agur, Arthur F. Dalley II. (2023), Moore's Essential Clinical Anatomy, 7th International Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health, [ISBN: 978-1975174309].
  • Peter H. Abrahams. (2019), Abrahams' and McMinn's Clinical Atlas of Human Anatomy, 8th Edition. Elsevier, [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