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| Course Code | MECH ENG 7044 |
| Course | Biomechanical Engineering |
| Coordinating Unit | School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences |
| Term | Semester 2 2013 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Postgraduate coursework |
| Location/s | North Terrace |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 4 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | Not applicable |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | Not applicable |
| Assumed Knowledge | Not applicable |
| Restrictions | Not applicable |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | This course will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of the structure and mechanics of the musculoskeletal system with application of mechanics to bone, tendon, cartilage, ligaments and other biological materials. The structure and function of the major joints in the body will be covered, such as the hip, knee and spine as well as multiple joint systems such as the shoulder, wrist and hand. Experimental and analytical methods used to understand the function of joints and artificial joints will be discussed throughout the course. At completion of this course, students will understand the concept of joint biomechanics and their function, and how artificial joints function, why they fail, as well as their limitations and emerging new technologies in the biomechanics field |
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