Fall 2024

Introduction to the mechanical properties of the musculoskeletal system. Review of connective tissue and muscle mechanics, arthrology, anatomical design and statics. Laboratory dissections illustrate biomechanical concepts.

Introduces students to the techniques and hardware used to record movement, measure movement-related variables, and analyze those variables to address hypotheses.

Independent review and synthesis of papers appearing in the current literature.

Advanced study of the kinematics of human motion. Emphasis on the inverse dynamics solution to quality forces and moments of force. Lecture, demonstration.

A seminar course in which students read and discuss classic scientific papers that have shaped the development of the movement sciences over the past 150 years.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determnined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Studies of scientific theory in physical therapy.

Introduction of basic principles and models of the primate motor system. Emphasis on arm control.

Introduction of computer programming and implementation of computational models in a laboratory setting.

Examination of selected mechanisms underlying normal movement and pathological movement. Study of methods used to investigate these mechanisms. Doctoral students only.

Research leading to doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation.