Neuromuscular Biomechanics

Undergraduate

Mechanics and control of animal movement, including skeletal muscle mechanics, systems-level neural and sensory physiology, elements of feedback control, and optimal control. Deriving equations of motion for multibody mechanical systems that are actuated by muscles or muscle-like motors; incorporating sensory feedback; analyzing system properties such as stability and energetics. Prerequisites: MENG 3323 and MATH 2220 or equivalents, and familiarity with MATLAB or a similar scientific computing environment. QR RP F 9:25am-11:20am