Biomechanics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME3067 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MMME3067
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module considers aspects of experimental and theoretical biomechanics including:
- Mechanical properties of biological tissues:
- Hard tissues including bone
- Soft tissues including cartilage, tendon, disc and blood vessels
- Time dependent behaviour
- Experimental techniques
- Injury mechanisms and mechanics
- Impact mechanics
- Modelling
Re-assessment
Students who fail this module overall and are required to complete a re-assessment will be re-assessed by exam. The re-assessment exam mark alone will be used to determine whether students satisfy progression requirements.
Target Students
Primarily for students taking Mechanical Engineering (Bioengineering) and Sports and Exercise Science, but intended as an optional introductory module of relevance to many engineering and physical science programmes.NOTE: Erasmus/Socrates/Visiting students MUST take any relevant examinations for this module in Nottingham at the appropriate time with all other students in the cohort.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To provide an introduction to experimental and theoretical biomechanical investigation and safety systemdesign.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
LO1 - To comprehend, explain and demonstrate insight into, using suitable examples, the underlying concepts behind the following aspects of biomechanics: mechanical properties of hard tissues, mechanical properties of soft tissues, injury mechanisms and mechanics, impact biomechanics.
LO2 - To be able to apply the knowledge gained in each of the subject areas to an engineering application demonstrating significant understanding e.g. a method for quantifying a mechanical property or the design of an engineered device such as a seatbelt restraint system.
LO3 - To be able to demonstrate an awareness of developing technologies in the areas of automotive safety systems.
LO4 - To understand the design considerations for restraint systems.