Course

Mechanics of the Human Body - BIOM9541

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

School: Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering

Course Outline: http://www.gsbme.unsw.edu.au/

Campus: Kensington Campus

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

The course covers in depth the methods used in the analysis of the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Methods to analyse body segment and joint kinematics, joint kinetics, work and power, muscle forces and associated energy cost will be covered. Applications of biomechanics in clinical, occupational and recreational areas will be presented.
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