Biomechanics Degree Track: (in addition to BME requirements)

PURPOSE:

The Biomechanics Track in the School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (SBES)  will provide the student with an extensive background in the study of mechanics as it relates to the human body.  Specific topics include:

Engineering analysis of physiologic systems
Cardiovascular biomechanics
Musculoskeletal biomechanics
Biologic control
Bioinstrumentation
Impact biomechanics
Biomechanics in the work environment

REQUIREMENTS:

Course Requirements: Each Masters Degree student must take two (2) of the core courses offered below to be considered in the Biomechanics Track;  Ph.D. students must take four (4) of the core courses listed below.  Additional coursework may be taken from either the remaining core courses or the Technical Elective courses.

Research Requirements: Masters Degree students are required to complete a thesis as part of their degree requirements.  Doctoral students are required to complete a Doctoral thesis as part of their degree requirements.

BIOMECHANICS TRACK COURSES:

Core Courses:

Engineering Analysis of Physiologic Systems I
Advanced Musculoskeletal Biomechanics & Biological Control

Bioinstrumentation
Cardiovascular Mechanics
Impact Biomechanics

Technical Electives:

Engineering Analysis of Physiologic Systems II
Advanced Impact Biomechanics
Computational Modeling in Impact Biomechanics
Work Physiology
Human Physical Capabilities

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