BIOMEDE 4410
Transcript Abbreviation:
Biomechanics
Course Description:
Mechanical characterization of biological tissues at the cellular, organ, and system level; exploration of biomechanical factors of physiological and pathological conditions.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2000, Math 2174, and MechEng 2040; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Derive the governing equations for the 3-parameter viscoelastic solid, and write a computer program to display the response of viscoelastic materials to testing protocols
Estimate the flow profiles of steady and unsteady flows in large arteries
Describe the fracture mechanisms of cortical and cancellous bone
Apply Windkessel model of explain the time-varying arterial pressure
Generate lists of considerations important in outflow facilities of aqueous humor for regulation of intraocular pressure
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Mechanics / Expectations / Introductions | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cellular Biomechanics | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Hemodynamics | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The Circulatory System | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Ocular Biomechanics | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The Respiratory System | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Muscles and Movement | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Skeletal Biomechanics | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Terrestrial Locomotion | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Group presentations | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 15% |
| Lab "posters" | 20% |
| Midterm Exam | 20% |
| Group presentation | 15% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Attendance / Class participation | 5% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Biomechanics: from cells to organisms | C. Ross Ethier and Craig A. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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