Spring 2027

Biomechanics of Human Movement

Overview of experimental and modeling techniques for human movement, covering motion capture, force plates, musculoskeletal modeling, inverse dynamics, and forward dynamic simulation.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Christa Wille3.8/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.88 GPA, 96.7% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.86 GPA, 97.2% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.81 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=36 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify and describe fundamental concepts and methods in movement biomechanics

  • Apply fundamental concepts and methods in biomechanics to acquire experience and gain confidence using engineering tools to study movement

  • Establish a framework for self-teaching and research through open-ended laboratory assignments and a research project

  • Constructively review and provide feedback on written research proposals related to movement biomechanics

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Prerequisites

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B M E 315 and M E 340, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

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BME/ME 415

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.88 GPA, 96.7% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.86 GPA, 97.2% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.81 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=36 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

CHRISTA WILLE is recorded teaching in Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.88 GPA, 96.7% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.86 GPA, 97.2% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.81 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=36 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Locomotion, motion capture, force plates, and muscle mechanics
  • Musculoskeletal modeling, 3D kinematics, inverse dynamics, forward dynamics, and imaging-based biomechanics
  • Applications in orthopedics and rehabilitation

Skills

  • Experimental and modeling techniques for studying human movement
  • Applying biomechanical concepts with engineering tools
  • Reviewing and providing feedback on written research proposals

Grades

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BME/ME 415 · Spring 2027

Biomechanics of Human Movement

Recorded 2026-10-14
BME/ME 415 · Spring 2027

Biomechanics of Human Movement

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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