COURSE SYLLABUS
Biomechanics, 15 credits
Biomekanik, 15 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2017
Course Code: HBMK14
Confirmed by: Utbildningsrådet May 12, 2014
Revised by: Director of Education Oct 24, 2016
Valid From: Oct 24, 2016
Version: 3
Reg number:2016/4022 (313) Avdelningen för rehabilitering/Department of Rehabilitation
Education Cycle: First-cycle level
Disciplinary domain: Medicine
Subject group: MT2
Specialised in: G1F
Main field of study: Prosthetics and Orthotics

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Upon completion of the course the student should have the:

Knowledge and understanding

in order to

Skills and abilities

in order to

Contents

Part 1, Biomechanics of the Locomotor System, 6 credits
- normal gait biomechanics
- pathological gait biomechanics

Part 2, Biomechanical Calculations, 3 credits
- biomechanical calculations of movement

Part 3, Orthotic and Prosthetic Biomechanics, 6 credits
- orthotic biomechanics
- prosthetic biomechanics

Type of instruction

This course is presented in the form of lectures, group work, seminars and laboratory sessions.

Prerequisites

Examination and grades

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

Part 1, Biomechanics of the Locomotor System - one written group assignment, one group seminar and one individual written exam.

Part 2, Biomechanical Calculations - one individual written exam.

Part 3, Orthotic and Prosthetic Biomechanics - one individual written exam.

A university lecturer serves as the course examiner.

Registration of examination:
Name of the TestValueGrading
Biomechanics of the Locomotor System, seminar2 creditsU/G
Biomechanics of the Locomotor System, written exam4 creditsA/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Biomechanical Calculations3 creditsA/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Orthotic and Prosthetic Biomechanics6 creditsA/B/C/D/E/FX/F

Other information

During the course attendance is compulsory during laboratory sessions and seminars.

Course literature

Richards, J. (2008). Biomechanics in clinic and research. Edinburgh: Elsevier.

Student may select one of the following texts;

Perry, J. (2010). Gait Analysis: Normal and Pathological Function. Thorofare, USA: Slack.

Whittle, M. (2007). Gait analysis: An introduction. Edinburgh: Elsevier.

Additional current journal artickles.

The latest edition of the course literature shold be used.