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BE 3920 - Biomaterials and Biomechanics Joint Laboratory

1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 2 credits
Course Description
In this course, students investigate practical aspects of biomaterials and biomechanics. To the extent practical, biomaterials and biomechanic topics are investigated concurrently. Specific topics investigated typically include anthropometry, electromyography, human mechanical power and energy output, gate and ground reaction force measurements, biomechanical analysis of domestic and occupational activities, tissue stress-strain relationships, corrosion, chemical stability and industrial scale medical device production processes. This course includes one or more field trips to biomaterials and/or biomechanics related industrial and/or research facilities and/or a biomedical engineering related conference or tradeshow. (prereq: none) 
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Make anthropometric measurements
  • Perform kinematic and kinetic measurements and analyses of a human joint or joints
  • Take and analyze force plat data
  • Use Numerical Finite Element Method (FEM) modeling software to perform mechanical, thermal and Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) biomedical engineering related analyses
  • Understand practical manufacturing issues associated with common biomaterials
  • Present biomaterials and/or biomechanics related technical information in a professional manor
Prerequisites by Topic
  • Basic engineering statics, dynamics and strength of materials
  • Basic biology and physiology
Course Topics
  • Anthropometric measurements
  • Kinematic and kinetic joint measurements
  • Force plate measurements
  • Mechanical, thermal, electrical and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis of situations of biomedical engineering interest using numerical Finite Element Method (FEM) software
  • Manufacturing plant visit
  • Biomaterials and/or biomechanics technical presentations
Laboratory Topics
  • Anthropometric Measurements and Analysis
  • Kinematic and Kinetic Measurements and Analysis
  • Force Plate Measurements and Analysis
  • Mechanical, thermal, electrical and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis of situations of biomedical engineering interest using numerical Finite Element Method (FEM) software
  • Manufacturing Plant Visit
  • Biomaterials and/or biomechanics technical presentations
Coordinator
Charles Tritt


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