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| GBIO0012-1 | Biomechanics
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Holder(s) : | Liesbet Geris |
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| Language : | English language |
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| Course contents : | General: application of the basic laws of mechanics on the human movement apparatus and its different components, bone modeling and remodeling, influence of mechanical loading on physiological processes within the body, applications in orthopedic and dental implants and in diagnostic, therapeutic and chirurgical techniques.
Detailed content:
* The musculoskeletal system
* Loads and motion in the musculoskeletal system
* Tissue mechanics: bone
* Tissue mechanics: soft tissue
* Structural analysis of musculoskeletal systems: beam theory
* Structural analysis of musculoskeletal systems: advanced topics
* Bone-implant systems
* Fracture fixation devices
* Total hip replacements
* Total knee replacements
* Computational biomechanics
* Cardiovascular biomechanics |
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| Course objective : | * To apply basic mechanical engineering principles to the human (musculoskeletal) system.
* To relate theoretical concepts and tools to practical engineering and scientific problems
* To provide you with the necessary tools to communicate with biomedical experts and clinicians. |
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| Prerequisites : | General knowledge of mechanical principles as covered by bachelor courses PHYS2020-1 and MECA0001-1. |
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| Workshops : | * Weekly exercise sessions
* Demo modeling software
* Visit to the veterinary school
* Guest lectures by clinicians |
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| Organization : | Theory course and problems sessions on Thursday AM, fall quarter. |
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| Written notes : | Reference textbook: Orthopaedic Biomechanics by D.L. Bartel, D.T. Davy and T.M. Keaveny, Pearson Prentice Hall Bioengineering. Several copies are available at the library. Slides are available. |
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| Assessment : | During the course assignments will be given that need to be solved individually by the students. The reports on the assignments will be discussed during the oral exam. |
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| Contacts : | Liesbet Geris
tel: 04 366 95 87
liesbet.geris@ulg.ac.be |
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