Biomechanics and Human Performance Engineering
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering: 201.5 credits
About the concentration
The Biomechanics concentration applies engineering principles to study the interactions between humans and various machine systems in both working and living environments. Courses in this area of specialization cover such topics as the mechanics of materials, chronobiology, biomechanics, and human factors and cognitive engineering.
Upon graduation, students will be able to:
- model the effects of external forces on the human body and its tissues;
- design implanted prosthetic devices through an understanding of the interaction between biological tissues and engineering material;
- understand neural control of posture and locomotion;
- apply system approaches to the interaction of humans with their environment in order to optimize performance;
- design devices to aid people with disabilities by capitalizing on their engineering skills and human performance criteria.
