MAE 4641

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MAE 4641
Orthopaedic Tissue Mechanics

Course information provided by the 2016-2017 Catalog.

Application of mechanics and materials principles to orthopaedic tissues. Physiology of bone, cartilage, ligament, and tendon and the relationship of these properties to their mechanical function. Mechanical behavior of skeletal tissues. Functional adaptation of these tissues to their mechanical environment. Tissue engineering of replacement structures. Senior Design report required.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ENGRD 2020, MAE 2120, MAE 3250. Prerequsite or corequisite MAE 4300, or permission of instructor.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: senior standing or permission of instructor.

Outcomes

  • Students will know and understand the function and physiology of bone, cartilage, tendon and ligament as organs and tissues.
  • Apply strength of materials concepts to the mechanical behavior of musculoskeletal tissues and organs.
  • Understand the unique adaptive capacity of musculoskeletal tissues to their mechanical environment.
  • Integrate and interpret biological data and mechanical engineering concepts.

When Offered Spring.

Satisfies Requirement Fulfills Senior Design requirement.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BME 4640, MAE 4640, MAE 5640

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17623 MAE 4641   LEC 001

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    • MW Bard Hall 140

    • Hernandez, Professor, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For M.E. Seniors Only. Fulfills senior design requirement.