BME 552Computational Biomechanics

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Engineering
Subject: Biomedical Engineering

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course will introduce engineering students to the topic of computational biomechanics. Students will gain practical experience in biomechanical modelling and simulation, with a specific focus on the musculoskeletal (MSK) system and human body movement, injury, and repair.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 3A or higher
- Enrolled in H-Biomedical Engineering, H-Mechanical Engineering, H-Mechatronics Engineering, or H-Systems Design Engineering

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- BME588

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 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	7906	0 / 40	T 11:30–13:20 Th 11:30–12:20
LEC 701	8156	13 / 9999	Online or by arrangement
TUT 101	8343	0 / 40	Th 12:30–13:20

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