CIVE 460Engineering Biomechanics
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Engineering
- Subject
- Civil Engineering
- Cross-listed
- ME 574
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Introduction to engineering technologies applicable to the field of biomechanics. Specific topics covered may include biological growth, form and function; biomaterials; kinematics and neurology of gait; biotribology; joint anatomy, function and repair; occupational biomechanics; trauma prevention.
Prerequisites
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 4983 | 0 / 45 | F 14:30–17:20 |
| LEC 701 | 2006 | 26 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
4 posts and comments in 4 threads mention CIVE 460, October 2012 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Winter 2023
CIVE 460 - Engineering Biomechanics 1 point, 0 comments
u/Last_Development5780: “Does anyone have notes or ppt for that course ? Much Needed !!”
Winter 2019
Has anyone taken CIVE 460 (Engineering Biomechanics)? 4 points, 2 comments
u/bluecookies99: “I would like to know what the course is like if possible before taking it. Did you find it easy or difficult? Is it concepts based or straight calculations based on the human anatomy? …”
Fall 2013
CIVE 460 - Engineering Biomechanics 1 point, 2 comments
u/enmalik: “Has anyone taken it with John Medley and if so, comments? Are notes all handwritten or can I just look at PPT's and textbooks and be fine?”
Fall 2012
Has anyone here taken SYDE 543 and/or KIN 420? 2 points, 7 comments
“Basically, I have to take one of these courses, but both of them partially conflict with another course that I have to take. …”
u/Griefer_Sutherland: “I've taken both. You cannot miss KIN 420 lectures, not even a minute of them. Take 543, it's much more forgiving. Also, Histon is a good guy albeit a boring lecturer. He'll help accommodate you. …”
u/Griefer_Sutherland: “… CIVE 460 / ME598 are less work and easier but no less 'educational'. …”
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