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 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 7.5

Aims

To introduce engineering students to various biofluid mechanics problems. In particular the fluid mechanics of the circulation (haemodynamics) will be presented in terms that are familiar to students of engineering.


Learning Outcomes

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 body
  • The importance of blood flow in relation to health and disease.
  • The basic principles of blood flow in the body

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

Syllabus
1 
  • 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

Lecture -

Tutorial - Problem solving sessions

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

   3
Problem solving sessions
      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
Unseen Written Exam  2 hours  2  80  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) Problem sheets will be set. These will take 1-2 hours each to complete. 
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  6 hours total  2  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 

Recommended Texts
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