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Biomechanics, 6 credits
Biomekanik, 6 hp
TMMS07
Main field of study
Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Jonas StålhandDirector of studies or equivalent
Peter SchmidtEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 hRecommended self-study hours: 120 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CYYY | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CMED | Biomedical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CMED | Biomedical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Biomedical Materials) | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CMED | Biomedical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Biomedical Modelling) | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6MBME | Biomedical Engineering, Master's programme | 3 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CKEB | Chemical Biology, M Sc in Engineering (Industrial Biotechnology and Production) | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CDPU | Design and Product Development | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CEMM | Energy-Environment-Management | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CEMM | Energy-Environment-Management | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CEMM | Energy-Environment-Management | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CTBI | Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering (Devices and Materials in Biomedicine) | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CTBI | Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering (Industrial biotechnology and production) | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CMMM | Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6MMEC | Mechanical Engineering, Master's programme | 3 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
Main field of study
Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Design and Product Development
- Energy-Environment-Management
- Chemical Biology, M Sc in Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering, Master's programme
- Mechanical Engineering, Master's programme
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Calculus, Linear Algebra and MechanicsIntended learning outcomes
The course aims to bring understanding to the fundamental principles of biomechanics by applying the concepts and methods of the physical sciences and mathematics in an engineering approach to problems in living structures and organisms. After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- understand the model concept,
- simplify and model a biological system by applying fundamental concepts in applied mechanics,
- analyse and interpret the result from these models, and estimate the effect of the simplifications,
- develop relevant computational tools to analyse the models, and
- convey the results.
Course content
Biomechanics, modeling and simulation of biological systems, and biomaterials.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures and written assignments.
Examination
UPG2 Hand-in Exercises 6 credits U, 3, 4, 5 Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
Supplementary courses: Models of Mechanics, Computational Fluid Mechanics
Department
Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utvecklingDirector of Studies or equivalent
Peter SchmidtExaminer
Jonas StålhandCourse website and other links
Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 h
Recommended self-study hours: 120 hCourse literature
Additional literature
Books
- J.D. Humphrey and S.L. Delange, An introduction to biomechanics
- Springer, (2004) Solids and fluids, analysis and design
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG2 | Hand-in Exercises | 6 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
J.D. Humphrey and S.L. Delange, An introduction to biomechanics
Springer, (2004) Solids and fluids, analysis and design
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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