BME 288Physics 2: Dynamics

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Engineering
Subject: Biomedical Engineering

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The science of motion is taught with initial focus on particles, and then progressing to planar rigid body systems. Concepts such as inertia, momentum, work, energy, Newton's laws, and contact dynamics are covered, with particular application to human motions (e.g., walking, running, jumping, lifting, and throwing).

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 2B or higher
- Enrolled in H-Biomedical Engineering

Antirequisites

Complete all of the following
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
  - ME212 - Dynamics (0.50)
  - SYDE288 - Physics 2: Dynamics (0.50)
- Not completed any of the following:
  - BME182
  - SYDE182

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	5128	90 / 96	T 10:00–11:20 F 14:30–15:50
TUT 101	5129	90 / 96	W 16:00–16:50

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
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Calendar versions

Undergraduate Calendar

2026–27 (shown here)
2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar