hbs2sum science and use of materials
SCIENCE AND USE OF MATERIALS
HBS2SUM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will gain a scientific understanding of the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of some materials used in the fabrication of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Students will also learn the basic materials handling skills required to begin fabrication of prosthetic and orthotic devices and will gain practical experience with materials, tools and machinery. They will learn safe working practices of the University workshops, and how to control the occupational health and safety risks encountered in prosthetic and orthotic fabrication.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Orr
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects HBS1BMT, POR1PTI
Equivalent subjects HBS1BMT, POR1PTI
Special conditions Subject is only available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clincal Prosthetics and Orthotics
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | SUM Practical Manual | Prescribed | S. Hockey, 2013 | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR P&O, LA TROBE UNI. |
| Readings | Physics and Chemistry for the Health Sciences | Recommended | A.R. Ward, 1991 | EXCEL BIOMEDICAL PUBLICATIONS |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerry Fisher
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 19
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 19
One 1.0 hours lecture every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 19
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 13 - 13
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 17 - 17
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 17 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 19
One 1.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 19
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 20 - 22
One 4.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Enquiry 4: Fitting evaluation during mid year exam period | 25 | |
| Enquiry 4: Report in mid-year exam period | 10 | |
| One 1-hour end of semester examination in mid year exam period | 25 | |
| Three team enquiry reports in weeks 13, 16 and 20 (330 words/esch member) | 25 | |
| Workshop samples/workbook in wk 19 | 15 |