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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2021
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BIOE 572 901 (CRN: 24414)
BIOEMECHANICS
Long Title: BIOMECHANICS
Department: Bioengineering
Instructor: Grande-Allen, K. Jane
Meeting: 9:40AM - 11:00AM TR (25-JAN-2021 - 30-APR-2021)
Part of Term: 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: 15
Section Enrolled: 13
Enrollment data as of: 5-OCT-2024 11:43AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
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. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOE 572 if student has credit for BIOE 372. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOE 572 if student has credit for BIOE 372.