SCIENCE AND USE OF MATERIALS
HBS2SUM
2019
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.
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HZHPO - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics, or HZPOTC - Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: HBS1BMT, POR1PTI
Equivalent subjects: HBS1BMT, POR1PTI
Special conditions: N/A
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. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply knowledge of physical, chemical and mechanical properties of material to the fabrication of prosthetic and orthotic devices
- Activities:
- Lectures, enquiry workshops and quantitative/qualitative tutorial exercises.
02. Demonstrate the safe use of tools and machines to form and present finished prosthetic and orthotic devices.
- Activities:
- Prosthetic and orthotic clinical fabrication workshops.
03. Apply technical knowledge of materials and fabrication to the development of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
- Activities:
- Prosthetic and orthotic clinical fabrication workshops.
04. Explain material data sheets and their implications
- Activities:
- Lectures, Prosthetic and orthotic clinical fabrication workshops.
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nathan Collins
Class requirements
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.
"Conducted in practical laboratory"
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.
"Conducted in Health Sciences Clinic workshops"
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.
"Conducted in Health Sciences Clinic workshops"
LectureWeek: 10 - 19
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 20
One 1.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Student cohort divided in 2 groups. Each group has a tutorial every 2 weeks. Thus require tutorial room for each week."
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.
"Conducted in Health Sciences Clinic"
SeminarWeek: 16 - 16
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Conducted in Health Sciences Clinic"
WorkShopWeek: 19 - 20
One 4.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Conducted in Health Sciences Clinic workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1.5hour examination (1,500-words) | 40 | 01, 04 | |
| One Occupational Health and Safety poster (800 words equiv) | 20 | 01, 04 | |
| One custom manufactured device and report (1500 words equiv) | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |