Biomechanics I

4 credits

Integrating the study of two dimensional movement of animals and humans with the study of the manner in which forces on biomechanical structures such as bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles and joints cause motion. Techniques of solid mechanics and two dimensional rigid body dynamics. Students who have received credit for MECH_V 435 cannot also receive credit for BMEG_V 230 or BMEG_V 330. [4-2*-2*]. Prerequisite: Either (a) all of BMEG_V 101, PHYS_V 170 or (b) all of APSC_V 101, BMEG_V 200, PHYS_V 170. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.