Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

MECH 380 - INTRO TO MECHANICAL EFFECTS

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL EFFECTS IN TISSUES
Department: *Mech Eng & Materials Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MECH 211 AND MECH 311 OR CEVE 300
Description: Development of a general background in physiology and in advanced mechanics for applications in medicine. Includes bone mechanics in remodeling, cartilage and ligament mechanics, and muscle mechanics, as well as an on paper design project on a subject selected by students.