Introduces mechanical properties of the human body’s hard tissues (bone and cartilage) and soft tissues (ligament and tendon). Focus is placed on mechanical and biological considerations for treatment of orthopedic diseases and sports injuries, such as fracture, ACL injury, and osteoarthritis. Students learn how to solve medical problems using their engineering knowledge and skills, such as finite element analysis and inverse dynamics.

Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of instructor.
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7151

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