Upon completion of the course the student should have the ability to:

describe human surface anatomy
describe the human musculoskeletal system

• describe and explain basic human pathophysiology
• describe the fundamental movements of joints and the muscles that create movement
• describe basic biomechanical principles in relation to mobility and assistive technology
• describe common impairments related to the musculoskeletal system
• demonstrate an understanding of the cultural, medical and psychological aspects of living with an impairment
• describe common neurological impairments
• explain the consequences of different assistive technology interventions on body functions and structures.

• apply common classification systems for health and wellbeing, health interventions and diagnosis.

• appreciate the ethical implications of working with individuals with a functional variation.

- medical terminology
- a biopsychosocial perspective of disability
- musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory, integumentary system
- orthopaedic impairments
- neurological impairments
- biomechanics of normal and pathological movement
- patients professional interaction and ethics
- common disease processes that lead to functional impairment
- the human life cycle
- classifications of health and health interventions and diagnosis
- consequences of assistive technology provision on health and wellbeing

The course is implemented through lectures, group work and field studies.

Undervisningen bedrivs på engelska.

The applicant must hold the minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) in mechanical engineering. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Kursen bedöms med betygen A, B, C, D, E, FX eller F.

Examination of the course will be based upon two examinations: one individual written exam and one take home exam.

A senior lecturer serves as examiner for the course.

Distribution of points for examinations will be organised as follows:
In individual written examination Fx will not be applied.

Examinationsmoment	Omfattning	Betyg
Take home exam	7,5 hp	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Individual written exam	7,5 hp	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F