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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

Prerequisites: BMES-2104 and ESM-2304 and ESM-2204

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 8

Average GPA: 3.48 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 39.73%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.22%

Andrew R Kemper202357.9%31.1%7.1%0.7%0.7%2.5%3.477
Staff Korneva202458.9%35.3%5.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.561

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