EXSC 664
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Biomechanical Modeling
Exercise Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Learn to use advanced biomechanics software to model, analyze, and interpret human movement. Create models of the human skeleton from motion capture data, represent motion in three dimensions using Euler angles, and perform inverse dynamics.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
ExSc 362 or equivalent.
Title
Biomechanics Software
Learning Outcome
Use modern software to perform advanced biomechanics research
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Analysis of Human Movement
Learning Outcome
Evaluate the effects of marker placement and modeling techniques on kinematic and kinetic analysis of human movement
Title
Biomechanics Methods
Learning Outcome
Learn to communicate relevant and succinct methodology in research publications and to evaluate others' research methodologies
Title
Interpretation of Measurements
Learning Outcome
Learn to interpret the physiological meaning behind biomechanical measurements
