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MEEN40620

Academic Year 2024/2025

Biomechanics (MEEN40620)

Subject:
Mechanical Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Mechanical & Materials Eng
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Donal Holland
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module covers the background and basic principles of biomechanics, with particular emphasis on the study of human movement (rigid body mechanics) and the mechanical properties of tissue (continuum mechanics). Emphasis is placed on the development of models to describe mechanical behaviours of biological systems. The module includes a substantial project-based component.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:
1. Apply engineering principles to biological systems in order to reduce the problem to an appropriate level of complexity.
2. Identify appropriate solution pathways and derive and develop solutions to biomechanical problems.
3. Design and conduct data collection and analysis related to biomechanical systems.
4. Develop analytical and numerical models of biomechanical systems, and use those models to predict mechanical behaviours.

Indicative Module Content:

Motion capture
Anthropometrics
Kinematics of human movement
Kinetics of human movement
Mechanical power analysis
Viscoelasticity and hyperelasticity
The use of hyperelastic models to describe soft tissue tensile test behaviour
The structure and function of biological tissues

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

23
Practical

22
Autonomous Student Learning

55
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures;
Problem-based learning;
Group work.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Engineering mechanics: statics and dynamics.
Solid mechanics.
Anatomy and physiology.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Biomechanics (EEME40480)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Portfolio: Students will complete a combination of reading assignments, tutorial homeworks, group projects, and in-class quizzes. Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
100
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Donal Holland Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Eoin O'Cearbhaill Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 13:00 - 14:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Tues 13:00 - 13:50
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