BI 359 Vertebrate Biomechanics
Biomechanics integrates mechanics, the analysis of the action of forces, and concepts from kinesiology, the study of motion, to study the functional anatomy of life. Vertebrate biologists use biomechanics to understand how vertebrate form and function interacts at multiple levels, such as behavior, organismal ecology, and evolution. You will begin the course by applying solid mechanics to the vertebrate skeleton, followed by the combination of angular kinetics and fluid mechanisms with concepts from exercise physiology to analyze vertebrate terrestrial locomotion, swimming, and flight. Lecture with practical applications included.
Prerequisite
MA 205 and
BI 256 or
BI 258 both at the grade of "C" or higher or consent of instructor
Offered
Spring Odd Years