Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2020
MECH 597 901 (CRN: 16357)
NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL MODELING
Long Title: NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL MODELING AND SIMULATION
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Fregly, BJ
Meeting: 1:30PM - 2:25PM MWF FULLY ONLINE (24-AUG-2020 - 4-DEC-2020)
Session: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Online
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 49
Section Enrolled: 12
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 49
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 35
Enrollment data as of: 30-MAR-2023 10:59PM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
16-DEC-2020
9:00AM - 12:00PM W TBA TBA
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.
Cross-list: MECH 497. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 597 if student has credit for MECH 497.