ES541 INTRODUCTION TO BIOMECHANICS

Course Code:5610541
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Engineering Sciences
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. SENİH GÜRSES
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

Structural and physical properties of bone, muscle, tendon and cartilage. Mechanics of joint and muscle action. Body equilibrium. Mechanics of the spinal column, of the pelvis and of the hip joint. Pathomechanics.


Course Learning Outcomes