hbs2sum science and use of materials
SCIENCE AND USE OF MATERIALS
HBS2SUM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will gain a scientific understanding of the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of some materials used in the fabrication of prosthetic and orthotic devices. You 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. You 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.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsPOR1PTI
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
SUM Practical Manual
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorS. Hockey
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherNATIONAL CENTRE FOR P&O, LA TROBE UNI.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Conducted in Health Sciences Clinic workshops
TutorialWeek: 10 - 20
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Conducted in Health Sciences Clinic workshops
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 1 hour examination (1,000- words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4 |
| One Occupational Health and Safety poster (800 words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
| One custom manufactured device and report (1500 words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One three-dimensional physical/digital project (500 words equiv) This task introduces the three-dimensional software context. Students will use CAD software to manipulate a shape, then reproduce that shape in a physical object. CAD software is a new tool used in prosthetic and orthotic fabrication and this is the first step of a scaffolded stream in the P&O program. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |