This module is intended to provide an introduction to the principles of biomechanics and the structures of biological tissues. It covers the basic anatomy and...

This module is intended to provide an introduction to the principles of biomechanics and the structures of biological tissues. It covers the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body, the hierarchical levels of the structures of biological tissues, the mechanical behaviour of the human body. It also discusses the structure and functional relationship in tissues, and the applications of stress and strain analysis applied to biological tissues.

Lecture topics include:

Structural Organisation of the Human Body
	Fundamental Mechanics
	Biomechanics of Bone
	Articular Cartilage
	Skeletal Muscle
	Spine, Friction/Lubrication/Wear at the Joints
	Biomechanics of Joint Replacement
	Basic Cell Biology
	Histology

This module is only for affiliate students studying at UCL in Term 1.

The module provides an introduction to key aspects of Russian society and culture...

This module is only for affiliate students studying at UCL in Term 1.

The module provides an introduction to key aspects of Russian society and culture through the study of how Russia is conceptualized, represented, mythologized etc. in a range of modes and genres, including literature, folklore, history, thought, film, theatre, art and music. The texts will be read in English, but with the introduction of some Russian language materials as appropriate; students with A Level Russian or native speakers of Russian will be expected to undertake more reading in Russian. The module will take a broad historical perspective, from Kievan Russia to the present, and will be organised under four main headings: First term: Russia in space; Russia between East and West Second term: Russia in time: Utopia and byt; Russia and its people

This module is for half-year affiliate students only. Please see the 30-credit full-year version, HIST0195, for the full module description.

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