Biomechanics

3 Credits

Overview of biomechanics. Application of fundamental laws of mechanics to biological systems. Systems examined include: strength of materials, biomechanics of cells, biomechanical analysis of tissues, rigid body kinematics, microstructure of materials and resultant mechanical properties, concepts of force and mechanics of rigid and deformable bodies, and failure processes of implantable biomaterials/devices. Exposure to current research in the field. Prerequisites: MAT 033 and MECH 003 and MATH 205 Can be taken Concurrently: MATH 205