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MECH5907: Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering (2018 - Semester 2)
| Unit: | MECH5907: Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering (6 CP) |
| Mode: | Normal-Day |
| On Offer: | Yes |
| Level: | Postgraduate |
| Faculty/School: | School of Aerospace, Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering |
| Unit Coordinator/s: |
Prof Suaning, Gregg
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| Session options: | Semester 2 |
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| Campus: | Camperdown/Darlington |
| Pre-Requisites: | (AMME2302 OR AMME9302 OR AMME1362) AND (MECH2901 OR AMME9901) AND (MECH3921 OR AMME5921). |
| Prohibitions: | MECH4902. |
| Brief Handbook Description: | The aims and objectives of the UoS are: 1.To introduce the student to the details and practice of orthopaedic engineering; 2.To give students an overview of the diverse knowledge necessary for the design and evaluation of implants used in orthopaedic surgery; 3.To enable students to learn the language and concepts necessary for interaction with orthopaedic surgeons and the orthopaedic implant industry; 4.To introduce the student to the details and practice of other engineering applications in surgery, particularly in the cardiovascular realm. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | 1.Basic concepts in engineering mechanics – statics, dynamics, and solid mechanics. 2.Basic concepts in materials science, specifically with regard to types of materials and the relation between properties and microstructure. 3.A basic understanding of human biology and anatomy. |
| Lecturer/s: |
A/Prof Roger, Greg
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| Timetable: | MECH5907 Timetable | |||||||||||||||
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Attributes listed here represent the key course goals (see Course Map tab) designated for this unit. The list below describes how these attributes are developed through practice in the unit. See Learning Outcomes and Assessment tabs for details of how these attributes are assessed.
| Attribute Development Method | Attribute Developed |
| Introduction to the details and practice of orthopaedic engineering. Introduction to the details and practice of other engineering applications in surgery, particularly in the cardiovascular realm. Learning the language and concepts necessary for interaction with orthopaedic surgeons and the orthopaedic implant industry. | Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 3) |
| Gain an overview of the diverse knowledge necessary for the design and evaluation of implants used in orthopaedic surgery. | Information Seeking (Level 3) |
For explanation of attributes and levels see Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table 2018.
Learning outcomes are the key abilities and knowledge that will be assessed in this unit. They are listed according to the course goal supported by each. See Assessment Tab for details how each outcome is assessed.
Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 3)| Assessment Methods: |
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| Assessment Description: |
Presentation/Seminar: A class presentation, on a topic of choice chosen at start of semester. Report: An in-depth literature review on a topic of choice chosen at start of semester. Class Quizzes. 4 quizzes during the semester (dates to be advised in class) * Students awarded special consideration must complete these assessments at a time to be negotiated by the unit coordinator. |
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| Policies & Procedures: | See the policies page of the faculty website at http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/student-policies/ for information regarding university policies and local provisions and procedures within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies. |
| Note on Resources: | Lecturer will advise in class. |
Note that the "Weeks" referred to in this Schedule are those of the official university semester calendar https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
| Week | Description |
| Week 1 | Course overview, anatomy review, bone and joints. |
| Week 2 | Principles of artificial joint replacement, specifics of knee and hip implants. |
| Week 3 | Implant design and manufacturing. |
| Week 4 | Design Control and Regulatory aspects of Orthopaedic Innovation. |
| Week 5 | Statics, principles of biocompatibility, biomaterials, metals, polymers, ceramics. |
| Week 6 | Joint Loads, muscles and gait analysis. Fixation with bone cement, biological fixation, implant stiffness, stress shielding, bone remodeling. |
| Week 7 | Casting Technologies in Orthopaedics. |
| Week 8 | Class Presentations. |
| Assessment Due: Presentation/Seminar* | |
| Week 9 | Ceramics in Orthopaedics, Coatings – DLC and HA |
| Week 10 | FEA in Orthopaedics |
| Week 11 | Engineering and cardiovascular surgery |
| Assessment Due: Report* | |
| Week 12 | Engineering in other areas of surgery. |
| Week 13 | Review of course, discussion of Class Presentations and Assignments. |
Course Relations
The following is a list of courses which have added this Unit to their structure.
Course Goals
This unit contributes to the achievement of the following course goals:
| Attribute | Practiced | Assessed |
| Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 3) | Yes | 52% |
| Information Seeking (Level 3) | Yes | 12% |
| Professional Conduct (Level 3) | No | 22% |
| Communication (Level 4) | No | 14% |
These goals are selected from Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table 2018 which defines overall goals for courses where this unit is primarily offered. See Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table 2018 for details of the attributes and levels to be developed in the course as a whole. Percentage figures alongside each course goal provide a rough indication of their relative weighting in assessment for this unit. Note that not all goals are necessarily part of assessment. Some may be more about practice activity. See Learning outcomes for details of what is assessed in relation to each goal and Assessment for details of how the outcome is assessed. See Attributes for details of practice provided for each goal.
