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BIOMECHANICS

BME 315
Course Description

An introduction to the mechanical behavior of biological tissues and systems. Specific topics include: structure and function of biological tissues, mechanical properties of biological tissues, and analysis of specific tissues (i.e. bone, muscle, and soft connective tissues).

Prerequisites

(EMA 303 or M E 306), or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.5

2.29% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.9% from Historical

A Rate
44.44%

27.55% from Historical

Class Size
27

-56.5% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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