Biomechanics of Soft Tissues
Description
This module is concerned with applying engineering principals in describing the structure and function of soft tissues within the human body. In particular the structure and function of soft tissues within the cardiovascular and respiratory systems will be examined. The application of fluid/solid mechanics and mass transport will be applied in describing the biomechanics of soft tissue. This module is core for a career within a medical device company or as a clinical engineer within a hospital environment.
Learning Outcomes
Specify the hemodyanamic effects that occurs within the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and it's effects on homeostasis.
Formulate solutions based on the application of fluid and solid mechanics principals in describing the workings of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Apply constitutive equations to describe the mechanical behaviour of blood and soft tissues
Determine the distribution of nutrients and metabolic wastes that occur within the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Compile and present a review paper on a given soft tissue disease