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.
- Biomechanics and Biostructures A (MECH0039)
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 ÌýÌýÌý
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
Intended teaching term:
Terms 1 and 2 ÌýÌýÌý
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
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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