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Biomechanics: Principles and Applications. Edited by Daniel J . Schneck and Joseph D . Bronzino. CRC Press 2002

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The course will be delivered via the use of both electronic (e-learning) and face-to-face sessions (tutorials and practicals). A series of electronic resources on key concepts in Biomechanics will be produced and housed in myuni incorporating video and audio mediums. These resources will be supported by facilitated discussion groups and guided learning questions linked to formative assessment tasks. The content of the electronic/online material will be rehearsed and supported by face to face/guided tutorials incorporating practical case scenarios using specific measurement techniques (required skills) to explore concepts.

Students will be required to attend 1 x 2-hour large group sessions (‘lectorials’) and 1 x 2-hour practical per week. 1 x 1-hour online lecture/quiz per week will be scheduled with an equivalent time allocation for preparative reading and quiz completion.

Students must successfully complete and pass all assessments to be eligible to pass this course.

Assessment task 1 - exam
This will be a written test of 1 hour duration that is conducted in the tutorial time in week 5. The test will contain a range of written (short answer) and multiple-choice responses. The test will be based upon the concepts and theory learned in the course thus far. The test mark will contribute 10% to the final mark for this course.
Assessment task 2 - report
This assessment will consist of a laboratory class practical written up as a report (2000 word limit ). The laboratory report will be marked as one report and will contribute 30% to the final mark of the course. The assessed laboratory practical classes will take place in Weeks 6 and 7. The report will need to be submitted by Friday of Week 8.
Assessment task 3 – quiz (ongoing throughout semester)
Students will complete a series of quiz and electronically presented questions (via MyUni) to guide specific learning by readings and electronic lecture experiences.
Assessment task 4 – final exam
This will be an open book written examination that is conducted in the University examination week (weeks 15/16). The examination will contain a range of written questions (5 questions) and you will be required to answer ALL questions. The examination will be based upon the concepts and theory learned in the course (this includes lectures, laboratory classes and additional reading and work sheets). The examination mark will contribute 60% to the final mark for this course.

Project reports (assignment 2) will be submitted and marks released via the specific assignment link (Turnitin) of the myuni course page.
Late submissions of any student work are not acceptable. Coursework received after the deadline will be penalised as follows:
15% of total available points will be penalised per day (24 hour period or fraction thereof).
An automatic zero mark will be applied after 7 days.
For example, coursework submitted any time after the deadline up to 24 hours late and marked as a 75% would become 60% (i.e. a 15% penalty). A 55% grade would become a 40%.Coursework submitted to any location other than those specified will not be accepted. This includes submissions to personal staff email addresses. Weekends and public holidays ARE included as penalty days. Extensions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances following the provision of supporting documentation (e.g. a medical certificate) to the course coordinator BEFORE the due date and time of submission..