A graduate-level multi-purpose educational case study on modelling and simulation of the neuromuscular system

Murray-Smith, D.J. and Zhao, S. (2007) A graduate-level multi-purpose educational case study on modelling and simulation of the neuromuscular system. In: 6th EUROSIM Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 9-13 Sep 2007,

Abstract

Case studies provide an excellent and well-established way of linking theory and practice in advanced-level teaching. The biological control systems involved in the regulation of posture and the control of movement in mammals are complex and highly nonlinear. This case study is concerned with the modelling of elements of these neuromuscular systems and with the application of simulation methods to investigate some properties of their control loops. The case study is designed to be used in more than one taught module, possibly within different degree programmes and is therefore aimed at groups of students with different backgrounds and different prior knowledge. It is believed that e-learning techniques offer an increased level of flexibility that can be used to overcome problems associated with bringing students in different areas to a common level of understanding. The preparation of e-learning material for a multi-purpose case study also ensures that gaps in the knowledge and understanding of individual students within each course are more readily dealt with. The paper provides an outline case study , discusses educational issues associated with preparation of case-study material for use in an integrated simulation and e-learning environment and presents some results from project work and assignments.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Additional Information: Proceedings volume edited by B. Zupancic, R. Karba and S. Blazic and published by SLOSIM, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2007.
• Keywords: Education, e-learning, neuromuscular system, simulation
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Murray-Smith, Professor David
• Authors: Murray-Smith, D.J., and Zhao, S.
• Subjects: L Education > L Education (General); Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software; Q Science > QP Physiology
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering