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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
Code
KUEU2137
Title
Biomechanics
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
120 hours
Credit
3
Learning Outcomes
1.
Outline biomechanics, statics, dynamics, kinetics, and
kinematics an identify instrumentation used for measuring
kinetics and kinematics quantities.
2.
Apply the concepts and theories of human skeletal, human
upper and lower extremities and human spine from a
biomechanical perspective.
3.
Identify, describes all types of mechanical loading on the
human body and the relationship to bone injuries.
4.
Solve problems related to kinematics (linear and angular)
and kinetics (linear and angular).
5.
Evaluate, select and justify the proper movements to
perform specified tasks.
Synopsis
Biomechanics, statics, dynamics, kinetics, kinematics and identify
instrumentation used for measuring kinetics and kinematics
quantities. Concepts and theories of human skeletal, human
upper and lower extremities and human spine from a
biomechanical perspective. Types of mechanical loading on the
human body and the relationship to bone injuries. problems
related to kinematics (linear and angular) and kinetics (linear and
angular)
Assessment
60 % Continuous Assessments
40 % Final Examination
References
1.
Susan J. Hall. Basic Biomechanics, WCB Mc Graw Hill, USA,
1995.
2.
Biomechanics of Human Movement, Adrian MJ and Cooper
JM, WCB MC Graw Hill, 1995
3.
Functional Human Movement-Measurement and Analysis,
BR Darward, GD Baer and Rowe PJ, Butterworth Heinemann,
1999
Soft Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (CT1,CT2,CT3)