Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is concerned with biomechanics which is the study of the function and the structure of biological systems using the methods of mechanics. Biomechanics is central to understanding many major diseases and conditions that significantly impact global health, and is routinely applied in the design and development of medical devices. The underpinning principle which is referred to several times in this unit is that biological systems adapt to normalise their mechanical environment. They are able to do this because mechanical forces are sensed by tissues, and deviations from 'normal' result in biological changes that affect structure.
This unit introduces students to the far-reaching field of biomechanics in health and disease, and provides students with new skills obtained through coursework, laboratories and assignments.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) describe the structure and function of key biological systems; (2) evaluate the role of material behaviour in different health and disease states; (3) evaluate the role of blood, its components and movement in cardiovascular health and disease; (4) evaluate the mechanisms of the heart and their role in cardiovascular health and disease; (5) explain how biological systems respond to mechanical stimuli; (6) apply computational methods (fluid mechanics) to analyse fluid flow in biological systems and interpret results; (7) apply computational methods (solid mechanics) to analyse displacements, stresses and strains in biological systems and interpret results; (8) design and execute experiments that assess biomechanical function and interpret results; and (9) write concise reports using appropriate discourse conventions.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) project and (2) a final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Ben Zwick
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in 62550 Master of Professional Engineering (Biomedical Engineering specialisation
or Chemical Engineering specialisation
or Mechanical Engineering specialisation)
or
Enrolment inBachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and 96 points
and ENSC2004 Engineering Mechanics - Advisable prior study
- ENSC2004 Engineering Mechanics
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours per week
practical classes and lab classes: 2 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.