Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2022
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BIOE 572 001 (CRN: 24414)
BIOEMECHANICS
Long Title: BIOMECHANICS
Department: Bioengineering
Instructor: Grande-Allen, K. Jane
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (10-JAN-2022 - 22-APR-2022)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
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: 8
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 90
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 34
Enrollment data as of: 25-APR-2024 11:02AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Final Exam Time:
2-MAY-2022
2:00PM - 5:00PM M
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. Cross-list: BIOE 372. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOE 572 if student has credit for BIOE 372.