BME 4640

BME 4640

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

Application of mechanics and materials principles to orthopaedic tissues. Physiology of bone, cartilage, ligament, and tendon and the relationship of these properties to their mechanical function. Mechanical behavior of skeletal tissues. Functional adaptation of these tissues to their mechanical environment. Tissue engineering of replacement structures.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ENGRD 2020 and MAE 3270, or permission of instructor.

Outcomes
  • Students will know and understand the function and physiology of bone, cartilage, tendon and ligament as organs and tissue.
  • Apply strength of materials concepts to the mechanical behavior of musculoskeletal tissues and organs.
  • Understand the unique adaptive capacity of musculoskeletal tissues to their mechanical environment.
  • Integrate and interpret biological data and mechanical engineering concepts.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 4640MAE 4641MAE 5640

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18486 BME 4640   LEC 001

    • MW Upson Hall 116
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Hernandez, Professor, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 4640MAE 4641MAE 5640

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19964 BME 4640   LEC 002

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Hernandez, Professor, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online