BIOMECHANICS & ERGONOMICS; Applied Biomechanics (204-B)

Course Description:

This course aims to develop appreciation of how mechanical principles can be applied to understand the underlying causes of human movement. It also examines selected anatomical, structural and functional properties of human connective, muscular, and nervous tissues, as well as skeletal structures. Emphasis is placed on the mechanical, neuroregulatory, and muscular events that influence normal and pathological motion This course will also help to gain an understanding of basic theoretical concepts, principles and techniques of ergonomics as well as an introduction to fundamental ergonomic measurement tools for assessment of physical workload, posture, occupational exposure, and stress

Learning Outcome:

  • Upon completion of  this course students shall be able to :
  • Define concepts and terminology within the area of biomechanics
  • Describe statics, kinematics and kinetics in human movement
  • Analyze and describe the motion of a body or system using qualitative and quantitative approaches
  • .Demonstrate an understanding of how changes of movement patterns and techniques will influence the load on human tissues of the musculoskeletal system during movement
  • Apply knowledge of the underlying musculoskeletal principles and concepts of biomechanics including the core areas of human movements in upper and lower extremity
  • Understand and apply knowledge, tools and techniques used in Ergonomics

Reading/Reference Books:

Assessment Criteria:

3 tests & one send-up written examination including objective & subjective (SEQs, LEQs) type questions as a combined component of Biomechanics& Ergonomics-A
Internal assessment: 20 marks  = based on class tests, performance, and attendance.
Written: 90 Marks
Practical: 90 Marks

Class Schedule:

Friday :10:30 am to 11:10 am

Start Date:  February 15, 2021

Course Material

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