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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Code
KUEP2134
Title
Biomechanics of Human Motion
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
80 hours
Credit
2
Learning Outcomes
1.
Determine the concept of biomechanics
2.
Evaluate and distinguish the different measurement
parameters and determine the type of measurement system
used in biomechanics
3.
Formulate the kinetics and kinematics of normal and
pathological gait
4.
Explain the concepts of rehabilitative biomechanics and its
relationship in human movement particularly of the injured
and disabled people
5.
Describe the mechanics and properties of soft and hard
tissues
Synopsis
Concept of biomechanics. Different measurement parameters
and determine the type of measurement system used in
biomechanics. Kinetics and kinematics of normal and
pathological gait. Rehabilitative biomechanics and its relationship
in human movement particularly of the injured and disabled
people. The mechanics and properties of soft and hard tissues.
Assessment
40 % Continuous Assessments
60 % 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
Communication Skills (CS1, CS2)
Critical thinking and problem solving skills (CT1, CT2, CT3)