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Biomechanics and Biostructures A (MECH0039)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Mechanical Engineering
Credit value
7.5
Restrictions
Only available to Term 1 only affiliate students
Timetable

Alternative credit options

This module is offered in several versions which have different credit weightings (e.g. either 15 or 30 credits). Please see the links below for the alternative versions. To choose the right one for your programme of study, check your programme handbook or with your department.

  1. Biomechanics and Biostructures (MECH0038)

Description

Content:

This module is intended to provide an introduction to the principles of biomechanics and the structures of biological tissues. It covers the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body, the hierarchical levels of the structures of biological tissues, the mechanical behaviour of the human body. It also discusses the structure and functional relationship in tissues, and the applications of stress and strain analysis applied to biological tissues.

Teaching delivery:

This module is usually delivered by weekly lectures, and Finite Element Analysis tutorials.

Indicative topics:

  • Structural Organisation of the Human Body
  • Fundamental Mechanics
  • Bone
  • Articular Cartilage
  • Skeletal Muscle
  • Biomechanics of Spine
  • Biomechanics of Joint Replacements
  • Basic Cell Biology
  • Histology
  • Biological responses to medical implants

Module Objectives:

  • To provide students with fundamental knowledge and understanding of biomechanics and biostructures
  • To provide interdisciplinary experiences and skills in analysis of biological tissues and medical implants

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
50% In-class activity
50% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
1
Module leader
Dr Jie Huang
Who to contact for more information
mecheng.pg-queries@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
50% In-class activity
50% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
1
Module leader
Dr Jie Huang
Who to contact for more information
mecheng.pg-queries@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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