HSCI 301 - Biomechanics

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisites: BIOL 113 or BIOL 213 ; - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
BIOL 114 or BIOL 214 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course provides an introduction to concepts of mechanics as they apply to human movement, particularly those pertaining to occupational work, exercise, sport, and general physical activity. The student will gain an understanding of mechanical and anatomical principles governing human motion and develop the ability to link the structure of the human body with its function from the perspective of rigid body and deformational mechanics as they apply to biological tissues including bone, muscle, and connective tissue. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the important issues regarding the application of engineering tools in the study of biological tissue mechanics. Offered: Spring Only, Every Year