BME 3410 - Biomechanics

3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits

Course Description
This course presents the fundamentals of human biomechanics and introduces multiple applications to sports, rehabilitation, and occupational biomechanics. The course starts with the study of engineering dynamics parameters and the forces and moments causing motion. Studies of linear motion, rotational motion, dynamic force analysis, work and energy, and impulse and momentum problems are illustrated. The course then discusses the application of kinematic and kinetic analyses of major human joint motions. Topics include anthropometry, mechanical work and energy, muscle mechanics, synthesis of human movement, repetitive motion, and introduction to the design of prosthetic devices.
Prereq: BIO 2510, MEC 2010 (quarter system prereq: BI 2306, ME 205)
Note: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: None

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Determine the position, velocity, and acceleration of particles subjected to linear and rotational motions
Determine the trajectory of projectiles given initial conditions
Determine the motion of kinetic systems using the principle of work, energy, impulse, and momentum
Define the terms, anatomical axes, and planes associated with human movement
Perform basic anthropometric measurements and statistically determine common features between different populations
Understand the physiology associated with skeletal muscle contractions, strength evaluation, joint mechanics, energy requirements, and fatigue
Understand the principles and use of electromyography as a biomechanics investigational tool
Apply the appropriate statistics and interpreting their results when analyzing biomechanical signals and systems
Demonstrate proficiency in using computer-aided tools to analyze biomedical signals and systems, and for biomedical system modeling
Define the design and behavior of the instrumentation, transducers, force plates, etc. used to collect and process human movement data
Develop 2D link-segment models from basic anthropometric and kinematic data
Obtain inverse solutions of joint moments and reaction forces from kinematic and force plate data
Apply the principles of ergonomics in the design of medical equipment
Use of the NIOSH lifting model for the evaluation of lifting tasks

Prerequisites by Topic

Knowledge of engineering statics
Human physiology and knowledge of skeletal muscles

Course Topics

Intro to biomechanics; applications
Body movements and terminology
Anthropometry
Functional anatomy of the skeletal system and joints: Review
Joint biomechanics and joint stability
Principles and use of electromyography
Linear kinematics
Angular kinematics
Linear kinetics
Angular kinetics
Center of mass and stability
Work and energy
Conservation of energy
Researching the biomechanics literature/model selection/group formations (2D link model)
Impulse and momentum
Impact and collisions
2D 6 links human model
Introduction to gait analysis
Deformable body mechanics, viscoelastic models
Occupational Biomechanics: NIOSH guidelines
Ergonomics
Rehabilitation engineering and assistive technologies

Laboratory Topics

Anthropometric measurements
Center of mass motion during one leg, two leg, eyes open and closed trials for balance and fall risk assessments
Kinematic and kinetic analysis of a major human joint (e.g., elbow, shoulder, knee) movement
Analysis of impulse forces while walking/jumping
EMG signal acquisition and processing
Measurement postural sway using center of pressure data
Analysis of the gait function

Coordinator
Dr. Ahmed Sayed

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