Course Catalog - 2024-2025

     

BIOE 372 - BIOMECHANICS

Long Title: BIOMECHANICS
Department: Bioengineering
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): BIOE 252 AND MATH 212 AND (MECH 202 OR MECH 211 OR CEVE 211)
Description: This course introduces the fundamental principles of mechanics applied to the analysis and characterization of biological systems. Topics covered include normal and shear stresses, normal and shear strains, mechanical properties of materials, load, deformation, elasticity and elastoplastic behavior. Quantitative analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures subjected to tension, compression, torsion and bending will be covered. Additionally, aspects of blood rheology, viscoelasticity, and musculoskeletal mechanics will be addressed. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: BIOE 572. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOE 372 if student has credit for BIOE 572.