BMES-3124: Introduction to Biomechanics
Description: Basic principles of biomechanics. Basic musculoskeletal anatomy. Application of classical mechanics to biological systems. Emphasis placed on mechanical behavior (stress and strain), structural behavior, motion, and injury tolerance of the human body. Biomechanics of medical devices and implants. Advances in safety equipment used in automotive, military, and sports applications.
Pathways: N/A
Course Hours: 3 credits
Corequisites: N/A
Crosslist: N/A
Repeatability: N/A
Sections Taught: 6
Average GPA: 3.51 (rounds to A-)
Strict A Rate (No A-) : 43.06%
Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.67%
| Andrew R Kemper | 2023 | 60.9% | 30.1% | 5.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% | 3.50 | 5 |
| Staff Korneva | 2024 | 58.9% | 35.3% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.56 | 1 |