Experimental Methods in Animal Biomechanics

3 units

The first portion of this lab-based course will cover basic concepts in biomechanics and training in the equipment and non-invasive experimental techniques used to investigate locomotion, energetics, and other biomechanics questions in terrestrial animals, including humans. In the second portion, students conduct their own research projects, developing questions and hypotheses, collecting and analyzing data, and using results to test predictions.