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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

MEN 4016 - Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering

Credits: 4
Formerly: MEN5016
This course examines the mechanics behind human structure, motion, and performance.  Basic concepts of human skeletal and muscle mechanics are presented in terms of the mechanics and kinetics of static and dynamics systems.  Moral and ethical issues related to bioengineering, biomimicry, and biomedical device design are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in GEN 2012  
Corequisite(s): MEN 3014  
When Offered: Typically every spring