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| Module code: NE2112.BIO |
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2V+2PA (4 hours per week) |
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5 |
| Semester: 1 or 2 |
| Mandatory course: no |
Language of instruction:
English |
Assessment:
Ausarbeitung
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NE2112.BIO (P213-0212) Neural Engineering, Master, SO 01.10.2025
, optional course
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60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 150 hours (equivalent to 5 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 105 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
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Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
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Recommended as prerequisite for:
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Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ramona Hoffmann |
Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ramona Hoffmann
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Learning outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
-Apply fundamental concepts and laws of mechanics, such as force and moment equilibrium, to analyse biological systems.
-Analyse stress distributions in bones, muscles, and joints using appropriate modelling approaches, such as interpreting them as simplified rod or beam structures for approximate calculations.
-Describe the mechanical properties of biological tissues, including bone, ligaments, and cartilage.
-Utilise basic Finite Element Method (FEM) models to analyse the mechanical behaviour of bone.
-Analyse the dynamics of human movement, applying principles of kinetics and kinematics to multi-segment body models.
-Investigate human gait both theoretically and through practical laboratory measurements
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Module content:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of biomechanics, focusing on their application to the human body. Students will first establish a strong foundation in mechanical concepts, learning to apply fundamental laws such as force and moment equilibrium to analyse biological systems through practical examples. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to understanding the mechanical behaviour of biological tissues, including bone, ligaments, and cartilage, and analysing stress distributions within these structures using appropriate modelling techniques, such as simplified rod and beam models.
Furthermore, the course introduces students to the use of basic Finite Element Method (FEM) models for a more detailed analysis of bone mechanics, including an introduction to relevant software tools.
A key focus will be on dynamic biomechanics, where students will learn to analyse human movement by applying principles of kinetics and kinematics to multi-segment body models. This theoretical understanding will then be synthesised and applied to investigate human gait, combining theoretical approaches with practical laboratory measurements to provide a holistic perspective on human locomotion.
Content:
-- Introduction to Biomechanics: Definition, scope, and key principles.
-- Statics in Biomechanics: Force and moment equilibrium, free body diagrams for biological systems.
-- Mechanical Properties of Biological Tissues: Stress, strain, elasticity, viscoelasticity of bone, cartilage, and ligaments.
-- Stress Analysis in Musculoskeletal Structures: Interpretation of bones, muscles, and joints as rods/beams for approximate calculations.
-- Introduction to Finite Element Method (FEM) in Biomechanics: Basic concepts, model setup, and interpretation for bone mechanics using software tools.
-- Kinematics of Human Movement: Describing motion (position, velocity, acceleration) of body segments.
-- Kinetics of Human Movement: Analysing forces and moments causing human motion (Newton´s Laws).
-- Multi-segment Body Models: Modelling the human body as a system of interconnected segments for dynamic analysis.
-- Theoretical Analysis of Human Gait: Phases of gait, joint kinematics and kinetics during walking.
-- Practical Gait Analysis: Measurement techniques (e.g., motion capture, force plates) and data interpretation in the lab.
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Recommended or required reading:
[still undocumented]
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