INTRODUCTION TO BIOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Introduction to the multidisciplinary field of study called Biomechanics – the examination of energy and forces within living systems and the physical effects produced by such energy and forces. Topics covered include 1) human musculoskeletal physiology and anatomy, 2) properties of biological materials, 3) biomechanically relevant mechanics, 4) methods and practice of measuring biomechanical systems, and 5) applications of biomechanical study.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

MECH 6330