Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2020-2021
MECH 497 - NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL MODELING
Long Title: NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL MODELING AND SIMULATION
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): (MECH 211 OR CEVE 211 OR MECH 310) AND CAAM 210
Description: Introduction to computer modeling and simulation of the human neuromusculoskeletal system. Topics include measurement of human movement, 3D kinematic modeling, inverse and forward dynamic simulations, muscle and joint contact force estimation, and neural control modeling. Programming proficiency in Matlab required. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MECH 597. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 497 if student has credit for MECH 597.