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Biomechanics and Biostructures (MECH0038)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Mechanical Engineering
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
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 A (MECH0039)

Description

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.

Lecture topics include:

  • Structural Organisation of the Human Body
  • Fundamental Mechanics
  • Biomechanics of Bone
  • Articular Cartilage
  • Skeletal Muscle
  • Spine, Friction/Lubrication/Wear at the Joints
  • Biomechanics of Joint Replacement
  • Basic Cell Biology
  • Histology

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
70% Exam
30% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
20
Module leader
Dr Jie Huang
Who to contact for more information
mecheng.pg-queries@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
70% Exam
30% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
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 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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