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BIE6433   Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2017/2018
Credit level: F7
Additional Information   EMPTY

Description

This module aims to provide students with an overview of the state-of-the-art approach for modelling the musculoskeletal system from a biomechanical point of view. The course starts with a brief review of vectors and tensors, followed by anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system. The students are then introduced to a range of modelling and experimental methods applied to a variety of bones and muscles. More specialised topics will be introduced towards the end of the course giving examples where biomechanical models can be used in various clinical applications.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 78.0
Lecture 20.0
Problem Solving 20.0
Seminar 4.0
Tutorial 26.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 10 % S1
Exam 2.0 80 % S1
Other 0.0 10 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2017-18.