Introduction to Biomechanics

Subject 436-388 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Thirty-two hours of lectures, 12 hours of tutorials.
Total Time Commitment: It is expected that students will commit at least 96 hours of private study in addition to their formal contact time.
Prerequisites: 436-121 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and 431-202 Engineering Analysis B or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Marcus Pandy
Subject Overview: This subject provides an introduction to the biomechanics of human movement. At the completion of the subject, students will be able to: 1. Understand the basic concepts of mechanics and appreciate the ways in which they can be applied to the study of human movement; 2. Describe some of the common experimental methods used in human movement studies; 3. Describe and be able to apply some of the theoretical methods used to analyse human movement.

Topics covered include kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies; kinematic measurement techniques; processing of kinematic measurements; anthropometric properties of body parts; force and moment of force; equations of motion; force and strain measurements in biomechanics; work, energy and power in movement.

Subject Objectives:

  • To learn the basic concepts of mechanics and appreciate the ways in which they can be applied to the study of human movement;
  • To learn about some of the common experimental methods used in human movement studies;
  • To learn and be able to apply some of the theoretical methods used to analyse human movement.
Assessment: One 2-hour end of semester written examination (40%), and 1-hour mid-term examination (20%) and 4 homework assignments distributed throughout the semester (40%).
Prescribed Texts: Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement, D.A. Winter, Wiley Publication, 2nd Edition, 1990.
Recommended Texts:

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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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Generic Skills:

  • ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

  • in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline

  • ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

  • expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so

  • capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) Biomechanics
Bachelor of Engineering (EngineeringManagement)Mechanical&Manufacturing
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical &Manufacturing)/Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering)

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