ME EN 555
Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Mechanics of biological systems. A continuum mechanics-based approach to the structure, function, mechanical response, and active remodeling of hard and soft tissues of the body.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0.25
Other Prerequisites
or equivalent.
Recommended
Me En-CE En 506
Title
Physiologic Systems
Learning Outcome
Utilize mechanical engineering principles to evaluate the mechanics of physiologic systems in the human body.
Title
Hard and Soft Tissues
Learning Outcome
Describe the structure, function, mechanical properties, and active remodeling of hard and soft tissues.
Title
Ethics
Learning Outcome
Develop an approach for resolving ethical dilemmas related to biomedical engineering.
Title
Finite Deformation Analysis
Learning Outcome
Apply finite deformation analysis to compute soft tissue strains based on marker motion.
Title
Skeletal Dynamics and Joint Reaction Forces
Learning Outcome
Compute skeletal dynamics and joint reaction forces during human locomotion.
Title
Muscles
Learning Outcome
Describe muscle structure, muscle force sharing, passive and active muscle response.
Title
Independent Research Project
Learning Outcome
Propose, develop, present, and write a technical paper on a short team research project related to biomechanics.
