Biomechanics

The biomechanics track applies mechanical sciences to biomaterials and biological systems at the nano-, micro-, and macro-scales. In this track, students explore the static and dynamic properties of cells, soft and hard tissues, extracellular matrix, and biomaterials. 

Applications include medical device design and implantable prosthetics for treating conditions related to musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and urological disease and aging; occupational, ergonomic, and rehabilitative aides; and instruments for quantitative physiology.

Required Courses (select 6 hours)

BMEN 463 – Soft Tissue Mech & Finite Elem Method

One of these:
BMEN 457 – Orthopedic Biomechanics
BMEN 458 – Motion Biomechanics
BMEN 461 – Cardiac Biomechanics

Track Courses (select 6-9 hours)

BMEN 432 – Molecular and Cellular Biomechanics
BMEN 457 – Orthopedic Biomechanics
BMEN 458 – Motion Biomechanics
BMEN 461 – Cardiac Mechanics
BMEN 491 – Research*
MEEN 363 – Dynamics and Vibrations
MEEN 368 – Solid Mechanics for Mechanical Design

Other Courses (select 0-3 hours)

BMEN 404 – FDA Good Lab & Clinical Practices
BMEN 406 – Medical Device Path to Market
BMEN 469 – Entrepreneurial Issues in BMEN
BMEN 4XX – BMEN Elective (subject to approval)
CHEM 228 – Organic Chemistry II
ENGR 385 – Co-Op (one semester credit hour per term up to three credit hours)
VTPB 401 – History of Medicine in Europe
VTPP 410 – Cell Mechanisms of Disease

Notes

* No more than 3 hours of BMEN 491 will count toward technical elective requirements.

Proposed deviations from the required courses, track courses and other courses from sections above must be approved in advance by a Track Coordinator and the Director of Undergraduate Programs.

Track Coordinators