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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Fundamental Principles of Clinical Biomechanics and Instrumentation | |||
| Reference | EN3608 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | June 2021 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of biomechanics. This module will provide students with the theoretical basis required for the application of biomechanics in a variety of clinical settings. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Derive relevant biomechanical quantities numerically and geometrically. |
| 2 | Evaluate the fundamental concepts of physics (mechanics) in relation to force and motion in human movement. |
| 3 | Assess statics and dynamics biomechanical problems using vector analysis. |
| 4 | Crtically analyse the experimentally acquired data output from biomechanical equipment. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Biomechanics-related calculus, algebra, geometry and trigonometry; vectors; linear and angular kinematics; linear and angular kinetics; projectile motion; Newton’s laws of motion; statics; dynamics; levers; torques and muscle force; work, energy and power; effects of load on biological and non-biological structures; use and interpretation of data from selected biomechanical equipment including motion capture and force platforms. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered by laboratory sessions, online lectures/tutorials, guided self-study and is integrated with applications within the laboratory. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Closed book examination. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Experimental data analysis. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The module has 2 components and to gain an overall pass a minimum D grade must be achieved in each component. The component weighting is as follows: C1 is worth 70% and C2 is worth 30%. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Examination: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | E | E | ||
| B | B | B | B | C | E | E | ||
| C | B | C | C | C | E | E | ||
| D | C | C | D | D | E | E | ||
| E | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| F | F | F | F | F | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | EN1700 Statics and Dynamics |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | WINTER, D.A., 2009. Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
| 2 | HALL, S.J., 2019. Basic Biomechanics. 8th ed. London: McGraw Hill. |
| 3 | POTTER, M., 2021. Schaum’s Outline of Engineering Mechanics: Statics. 7th ed. London: McGraw-Hill. |
| 4 | RICHARDS, J., 2008. Biomechanics in Clinic and Research: An interactive teaching and learning course. Elsevier/Butterworth Heinemann. |