BIOM 3350 - Biomechanics

Prerequisites: PHYS 1150, MATH 1118, and BIOM 3300; corequisite: BIOL 2260 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