Module Details

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Title CARDIOVASCULAR BIOENGINEERING
Code ENGG411
Coordinator Dr JM Curran
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
J.Curran@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 7.5

Aims

To introduce engineering students to various biofluid mechanicsproblems. In particular the fluidmechanics of the circulation (haemodynamics) will be presented in terms thatare familiar to students of engineering.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: The role of different bio-fluids in the human bodyThe importance of blood flow in relation to health and disease.The basic principles of blood flow in the body

(LO2) On successful completion of the module students should be able to perform calculations relating to blood flow in arteries and cardiovascular devices

(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification

(S2) Numeracy/computational skills - Problem solving

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written


Syllabus

 

Introduction to biofluids and biofluid mechanics Introduction to Haemodynamics: why measure blood pressure and flow? Fundamental principles of fluid mechanics: ideal fluids, viscous fluids, Bernoulli equation Steady pressure-flow relations (Poiseuille flow, vascular resistance) Viscous properties of plasma Blood rheology The arterial wall: structure, geometry and physical properties Pulsatile pressure-flow relations: vascular impedance, wave propagation, lumped parameter and transmission-line models of the circulatory system Blood flow in relation to cardiovascular prostheses and devices, including heart valves, cardiac assist devices, and arterial bypass grafts.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lectures will be provided synchronously through canvas and supported with synchronous tutorial sessions and asynchronous material (when appropriate), in line with the hybrid teaching model

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: Problem solving sessions
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 18

  3

      21
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 54
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  2 hours + time for d    80       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  6 hours total    20       

Recommended Texts

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