BME 473 ~ Applied Biomechanics

Objective

The goal of BME 473 is to teach the fundamental concepts of movement biomechanics with an emphasis on how muscles produce movement.

Instructor (top)

Jeff Reinbolt
Office hours: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM W
Dougherty Engineering Building, Room 207
865.974.5308

Teaching Assistant (top)

Not applicable

Meeting Time and Place (top)

9:50 AM - 11:05 AM TR
Online (available on Canvas)

Required Textbook (top)

Course Reader (available online only)

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Catalog Description(top)

473 Applied Biomechanics (3) Applications of biomechanics to the industrial and orthopedic area. Design of orthopedic implant devices; biomechanics of injury and protection.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 160 or 168, BME 205, and ME 231
(DE) Prerequisite(s): EF 230 and BME 201.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.

477 Honors: Applied Biomechanics (3) Honors version of BME 473. Students will attend BME 473 classes with supplementary assignments.