AM 822 - Biomechanics

Topics include the rheological properties of biological tissues and fluids, with emphasis on methods of measurement and data organization; basic principles of continuum mechanics and their application to mechanical problems of the heart, lung, and peripheral circulation; criteria for selecting either lumped or continuous models to simulate mechanical interaction of biological systems (and mechanical prostheses) and application of such models under static and dynamic loading conditions. Cross-listed as BIOM 822. (SI)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits: 3