BI3AT17-Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering

Module Provider: School of Biological Sciences
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
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Current from: 2019/0

Module Convenor: Prof Rachel McCrindle

Email: r.j.mccrindle@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Aims:
To examine how human capabilities are affected by ageing and impairment, and how this affects interactions with technology that can improve their quality of life and independence.
To introduce a range of examples where the application of engineering principles and practices have been used in the design and development of assistive technology devices and rehabilitation systems, including systems to improve and maintain bone health in the lower extremities of spinal cord injury patients; language and motor therapy systems for patients following acquired brain injury; sensor based systems for health and wellbeing; systems to encourage and monitor nutrition in older adults.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of this module the students should be able to:
􀀕 Explain social versus medical models of disability
􀀕 Analyse and explain how ageing and impairment affect interactions with technology
􀀕 Propose designs of technology that are more inclusive
􀀕 Explain and apply an assessment of frailty
􀀕 Understand the bioengineering and medical concepts underpinning a number of assistive technology devices and rehabilitation systems including the multidisciplinary aspects that led to the development of such systems

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:
Design for older adults and people with disabilities: This part of the course will look at how human capabilities change with ageing and impairment, and how this affects interactions with technology. Topics covered will include definitions and models of disability and impairment, conditions
associated with ageing and impairment, human-computer interaction and assistive technologies, and inclusive design.
Assistive Technology Devices and Rehabilitation Systems: The part of the course will look at a range of developments related to assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering including how these development have met a real-world clinical or independent living need.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module comprises lectures and guided independent study.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures		20
Guided independent study:		80
Total hours by term		100
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:
2 hours

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;

where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
40%

Reassessment arrangements:
One 2-hour examination paper in August/September

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
1) Required text books:
2) Specialist equipment or materials:
3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:
4) Printing and binding:
5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:
6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:

Last updated: 8 April 2019