Course Catalog - 2020-2021

     

MECH 597 - 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):
Graduate
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. Additional work required for Graduate course. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MECH 497. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 597 if student has credit for MECH 497.