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Undergraduate Record 2013-2014 
    
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Undergraduate Record 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

BME 2220 - Biomechanics

Introduction to principles of continuum mechanics of biological tissues and systems. Topics include development of selected fundamental methods and results from statics and strength of materials, continuum mechanics, free-body diagrams, and constitutive equations of biological materials. Properties of blood vessels, heart, bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, blood, and other tissues. Mechanical basis and effects of pathology and trauma.
Prerequisites: APMA 2130, BME 2101, or permission of instructor.



Credits: 3