Human Structure and Function for Engineers
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME3069 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MMME3069
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module considers aspects of human structure and function, and relevant terminology, pertaining to organ systems of interest to bioengineers including:
- Basic anatomical and medical terminology
- Cardiovascular system
- Gastrointestinal system
- Reproductive and excretory system
- Nervous system
- The skeletal system will be considered in greater depth with examples of normal and pathological function and engineering-based interventions
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 Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering (Bioengineering) & Biomedical Materials Science, but intended as an optional introductory module of relevance to many engineering & physical science programmes.NOTE: Erasmus/Socrates/Visiting students MUST take 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 autumn semester
Educational Aims
To provide an introduction to human structure and function in the context of bioengineering.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
LO1 - To comprehend the underlying concepts of human systems physiology and illustrate explanations using relevant examples using appropriate anatomical terminology.
LO2 - To integrate physiological principles from a number of tissues/organs to explain the functioning of organ systems in an engineering context. (The engineering context can vary between comprehension of abstract items such as control systems in the autonomic nervous system to engineered device specific concepts such as specification of total joint replacements.)
LO3 - To be able to research aspects of the module using on-line, text-book and research paper based resources.
LO4 - To communicate effectively using diagrams and explanatory text.