BiomechanicsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Learning outcomes: Students obtain good understanding on the structure and mechanical properties of biological materials, as well as experimental measuring techniques and theoretical models in biomechanics, including solid and biphasic materials. After the course, students should especially understand the mechanisms involved in biomechanical behavior of biological tissues and know how to measure and model the properties of these materials. The course develops the following generic skills: critical thinking, identification and development of one's own expertise, and interaction and communication.

Content

Biomechanical terminology. Structure and mechanical properties of biological materials. Biomechanical methodology. Introduction to biomechanical modelling.

Qualifications

Recommended: Basic studies in physics, Transport phenomena, or corresponding

Materials

Lecture material. Supplementary material: Van C Mow, R Huiskes: Basic Orthopaedic Biomechanics and Mechano-Biology, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 3rd edition, 2005; B.Nigg & W.Herzog: Biomechanics of the musculo-skeletal system, John Wiley & Sons, 3rd edition, 2007; Y.C. Fung: Biomechanics - Mechanical Properties of Living Tissues, Springer, 2nd edition, 2004.

Further information

This course is intended for the following student groups: • Graduate students in Technical Physics (MSc) • Undergraduate students in Applied Physics (MSc) • Other students who wish to learn biomechanical testing and modeling methods (such as sports and exercise medicine students) Time: The course will be held only every second academic year. You can see the course implementations in Study guide, under "Course Units" or "Show past courses".

Execution methods

Lectures 28 h (20%), Tutorial 20 h (14%), Group Work 12 h (9%), Independent Study 80 h (57%)

Accomplishment methods

Modes of study: written exam Evaluation criteria: 0 (Fail) ‐ 5 (Excellent)