Course Outline (W2024)

BME406: Biomechanics

Instructor(s)

Ahmad Varvani-Farahani [Coordinator]
Office: EPH306C
Phone: TBA
Email: avarvani@torontomu.ca
Office Hours: TBA

Calendar Description

An introduction to the application of mechanical engineering principles to biological materials and systems. Topics include ligament, tendon, bone, muscle; joints, gait analysis; exercise physiology. The basic concepts are directed toward an understanding of the science of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.

Prerequisites

BME323

Antirequisites

None

Corerequisites

BLG601

Compulsory Text(s):

Orthopaedic Biomechanics: Mechanics and design in Musculoskeletal Systems,D.L. Bartel, D.T. Davy and T.M. Keaveny, Prentice Hall, 2006.
Professor Varvani Lecture Notes posted in D2L

Reference Text(s):

Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, M.M. Domach, Prentice Hall, 2004.
Bioengineering Fundamentals, A. Saterbak, L.V. McIntire, K.Y. San, PrenticeHall, 2007.
Biomaterials, The intersection of Biology and Materials Science,J.S. Temenoff, A.G. Mikos, Prentice Hall, 2008.
Tissue Engineering, B.O. Palsson and S.N. Bhatia, Prentice Hall, 2004.

Learning Objectives (Indicators)

At the end of this course, the successful student will be able to:

Describes differences between fracture fixation designs and uses specified methods for design of implant such as hip, surface contact in knee joint, stents, and pacemakers. (4b)
Write professionally prepared laboratory reports. Laboratory reports are evaluated on their correctness, completeness, English, and quality of graphics. (7a), (7c)
Knows the role of the bioengineering discipline to reduce the risk bone fracture in society particularly elderly people including responsibility for protecting the public interest when it comes to medication and surgical expenses. (8b)
Follows ethical protocols when collecting data. (10a)

NOTE:Numbers in parentheses refer to the graduate attributes required by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).

Course Organization

3.0 hours of lecture per week for 13 weeks
2.0 hours of lab per week for 12 weeks
0.0 hours of tutorial per week for 12 weeks

Teaching Assistants

TBA

Course Evaluation

Midterm Exam	20 %
Lab Reports	25 %
Assignments	10 %
Final Exam	45 %
TOTAL:	100 %

Note: In order for a student to pass a course, a minimum overall course mark of 50% must be obtained. In addition, for courses that have both "Theory and Laboratory" components, the student must pass the Laboratory and Theory portions separately by achieving a minimum of 50% in the combined Laboratory components and 50% in the combined Theory components. Please refer to the "Course Evaluation" section above for details on the Theory and Laboratory components (if applicable).

Examinations

Midterm exam in/after Week 6, two hours, multiple-choices,
closed book (covers Weeks 1-6).
Final exam, during exam period, three hours, closed-book (covers Weeks 1-14).

Other Evaluation Information

None

Other Information

None

Course Content

Week	Hours	Chapters / Section	Topic, description
1-2	4	Chapter 1 Sections 1.1-1.8	Introduction to Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal System
2-3	4	Chapter 2 Sections 2.1-2.4	Statics and Dynamics in Musculoskeletal System
3-4	4	Chapter 3 Sections 3.1-3.6	Mechanics of Bone
4-6	6	Chapter 4 Sections 4.1-4.5	Mechanics of Cartilage Ligaments Tendons and Skeletal Muscles
6	2	Covers Course Notes Chapters 1.1-4.5	Midterm test
7	3	Course Notes	Mechanics of Human Heart
8-9	5	Chapters 9 and 10	Biomechanics of Joints: Spine Knee and Hip
9-11	5	Chapters 7 and 8 Sections 7.1-7.4/8.1-8.4	Orthopaedic Implants and Fracture Fixation Devices.
11-13	6	Course Notes	Applications: Dental Artificial Heart Stents Hip Replacement

Laboratory(L)/Tutorials(T)/Activity(A) Schedule

Week	L/T/A	Description
1	-	No Laboratory in the first week
2	KHE325	Introduction to Biomechanics Labs-(Hardness Fatigue Torsion Bending)
3	KHE325	Hardness test on bovine femur and rib samples
4	KHE325	Three-point bending tests on rib samples
5	KHE325	Torsion test on bovine femur samples
6	KHE325	Fatigue test on bovine femur samples
7	-	Study Week
8	KHE325	Introduction to Biomechanics Labs-(EKGEMG Gate Analysis I and II)
9	KHE325	Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
10	KHE325	Electromyography (EMG)
11	KHE325	Gait analysis (I)
12	KHE325	Gait analysis (II)
13	KHE325	Review on Mechanical Tests (Hardness Fatigue Torsion

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