BME 350 - Biomechanics

Prerequisites: PH 150, M 118, and BME 300; corequisite: BI 260 or equivalent. An introduction to the basic concepts and methods in mechanics, as applied to biological systems, including mechanics of materials and rigid-body dynamics. The biomedical applications of mechanics will be illustrated. The course is meant to provide an introductory background in biomechanics for students preparing for medical school, industrial positions in the biomedical and biotechnology fields, and for those planning to attend graduate school in bioengineering. 3 credits