Duration
26h Th, 26h Pr, 1d FW
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Engineering | 5 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering (EMSHIP+, Erasmus Mundus) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit 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
- Tissue mechanics: bone
- Tissue mechanics: soft tissue
- Bone-implant systems
- Fracture fixation devices
- Total hip replacements
- Total knee replacements
- Computational biomechanics
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the course students should be able to
- apply basic mechanical engineering principles to the human (musculoskeletal) system.
- relate theoretical concepts and tools to practical engineering and scientific problems
- communicate with biomedical experts and clinicians.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
General knowledge of mechanical principles as covered by bachelor courses PHYS2020-1 and MECA0001-1.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- Weekly exercise sessions (assignments in English)
- Visit to the ULg gait lab
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
- 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.
- Detailed slides (in English) will be made available to the students.
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
During the course assignments will be given that need to be solved by the students. The assignments will be discussed during the oral exam in which the depth and width of the student's knowledge on the discussed topics will be evaluated.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Theory course and problems sessions in fall quarter. The course will start on 17.09.2020 at 09:00, room 1/433 (B 52).
Depending on the number of students, some lectures may be delivered via Podcasting.
Contacts
Davide Ruffoni
druffoni@ulg.ac.be