2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog
Biomechanics
Biomechanics, a subfield of biomedical engineering, blends the life sciences with the traditional engineering disciplines of dynamics, solid mechanics and fluid mechanics. The minor is administered by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Students in mechanical engineering can apply course work from this minor toward their science and technical electives. The minor requires 16 credits:
Choose two courses (6 credits)
| EGM 4590 Biodynamics | 3 |
| EGM 4592 Biosolid Mechanics | 3 |
| EGM 4853 Bio-Fluid Mechanics and Bio-Heat Transfer | 3 |
Choose one course (4 credits)
| PET 2320C Applied Human Anatomy | 4 |
| PET 2350C Applied Human Physiology | 4 |
Electives (6 credits)
A list of approved electives and other information are available from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 226 Mechanical and Aerospace Building A.