What is Biomechanics & Biomaterials?
Biomechanics, broadly defined, is the study of structure and function. It is the application of principles from classical mechanics (that is, loads, motion, stress, and strain of solids and fluids) to problems in biological systems. While biomechanics principles are broadly applicable, this focus area emphasizes cardiovascular and/or musculoskeletal biomechanics. Cardiovascular Biomechanics is a broad discipline that includes the heart, blood vessels, blood cells, and micro-circulation, while the emphasis on Musculoskeletal Biomechanics includes, but is not limited to, the study of bone, cartilage, ligament, tendon, and muscle development, adaptation, injury and repair; as well as the interaction between these tissues. In both branches of mechanics, the problems may be considered from basic, applied, and clinical perspectives. The study of biomaterials plays an important role in the design of implants and surgical instrumentation for both cardiovascular and musculoskeletal applications.
Biomechanics and Biomaterials Curriculum Map | Sample Four-Year Plan 9/02/21
| Biomechanics and Biomaterials Required Courses | |
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ENGR:2510
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Fluid Mechanics |
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ENGR:2710
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Dynamics |
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ENGR:2720
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Materials Science |
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ENGR:2750
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Mechanics of Deformable Bodies |
| Biomechanics and Biomaterials Electives | |
| Engineering Topics | |
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BME:2710
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Engineering Drawing, Design, & Solid Modeling |
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BME:5101
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Biomaterials & Implant Design (formerly BME:5401) |
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BME:5610
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Musculoskeletal Biomechanics |
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BME:5510
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Cardiovascular Biomechanics |
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BME:5520
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Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics |
| BME:5530 | Artificial Organ & Circulatory Implants Design |
| BME:5550 | Cardiovascular Tissue Mechanics |
| Other Suggested Electives | |
| BME:3710 | Medical Device Design: The Fundamentals |
| BME:4710 | Medical Device Design Studio |
| BME:5340:002 | Contemporary Topics in BME: Principles of Microfluidics |
| BME:5715 | Advanced Medical Device Design Studio |
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BME:5421
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Cell Material Interactions |
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BME:5430
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Biotransport |
| BME:5540 | Quantitative Studies of Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems |
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BME:5620
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Introduction to Applied Biomedical Finite Element Modeling |
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BME:5630
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Kinetics of Musculoskeletal Systems (spring semester, even years) |
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BME:5640
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Ergonomics of Occupational Injuries |
| ME:2300 | Manufacturing Processes (OR ISE:2360 Design for Manufacturing) |
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ME:4110
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Computer Aided Engineering |
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ME:4117
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Finite Element Analysis (OR CEE:4533) |
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ME:5143
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Computational Fluid and Thermal Engineering |
| ME:5150 | Intermediate Mechanics of Deformable Bodies |
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ME:5160
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Intermediate Mechanics of Fluids |
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ME:5167
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Composite Materials (not offered regularly) |
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HHP:1100
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Human Anatomy |
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HHP:4130
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Skeletal Muscle Physiology |
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HHP:4460
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Cardiovascular Physiology |
Note: At least two electives (6 s.h.) must be from the list of Engineering Topics. An additional 21 s.h. of electives are also required (suggested electives list, minor, or certificate courses).
Please check MyUI for the most up to date course offerings and pre/corequisites.
Terminology from “Track” to “Focus Area” was updated in the website text on 03/16/21
| Biomechanics & Biomaterials Academic Advisors | |||||
 Seth Dillard |
 Nicole Grosland |
 Nicole Kallemeyn |
 Colleen Bringman |
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 Tae-Hong Lim |
 M.L. Suresh Raghavan |
 Sarah Vigmostad |
 David Wilder |
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Link to previous Biomechanics and Biomaterials Focus Area Course Map