MECHENG 8702
Transcript Abbreviation:
Neuro Biomech
Course Description:
State-of-the-art assessment of upper and lower extremity dynamics, focusing on mechanical and neuromuscular control. Modeling and simulation of movement. Open-ended projects.
Course Levels:
Graduate (5000-8000 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:
(N/A)
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: 6700 or 687, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 787
Course Goals / Objectives:
Describe the biological, mechanical, and neurological aspects of how muscles and the nervous system produce and control movement
Describe the major theories behind upper and lower limb mechanics and control
Improve teaching and oral presentation skills
Gain experience in defining a research project and writing a research proposal
Describe, and gain experience with the following modeling concepts: scaling a generic model, inverse kinematics, inverse dynamics, forward dynamics, contact
Gain experience with generating a biomechanical simulation from experimental data
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuromuscular system physiology | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Experimental techniques | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fundamentals of neural control | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Theories of control of locomotion | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Theories of upper extremity control | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Overview of modeling and simulation of movement | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Editing a generic model | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Kinematics | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Inverse dynamics | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Forward dynamics | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Contact modeling | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Student research presentations | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Final project written report | 30% |
| Final project oral report | 10% |
| Student presentations on control theories | 25% |
| Midterm exam | 10% |
| Simulation assignments | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of Neural Science 4th Edition | Kandel, Schwartz, and Jessell | |
| Class Notes (Uniprint) | Robert Siston |
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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