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B M E 415

BIOMECHANICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT

3 credits.

An overview of experimental and modeling techniques used to study human movement. Specific topics will include locomotion, motion capture systems, force plates, muscle mechanics, musculoskeletal modeling, three dimensional kinematics, inverse dynamics, forward dynamic simulation and imaging based biomechanics. Homework and laboratory activities emphasize applications of movement biomechanics in orthopedics and rehabilitation.

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Requisites: B M E 315 and M E 340 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and describe fundamental concepts and methods in movement biomechanics Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Apply fundamental concepts and methods in biomechanics to acquire experience and gain confidence using engineering tools to study movement Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Establish a framework for self-teaching and research through open-ended laboratory assignments and a research project Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Constructively review and provide feedback on written research proposals related to movement biomechanics Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and describe fundamental concepts and methods in movement biomechanics Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Apply fundamental concepts and methods in biomechanics to acquire experience and gain confidence using engineering tools to study movement Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Establish a framework for self-teaching and research through open-ended laboratory assignments and a research project Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Constructively review and provide feedback on written research proposals related to movement biomechanics Audience: Graduate

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