Academic Calendar - 2024
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Medical Biophysics 3330F
HUMAN BIOMECHANICS AND BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS 1
The mechanical properties of biological structures and fluids in relation to function: deformability, strength, and visco-elasticity of hard and soft tissues, modes of loading and failure. Topics include mechanics of synovial joints, mechanics of hearing, and mechanics of orthopedic implants and joint replacement.
Prerequisite(s): One of Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, Numerical and Mathematical Methods 1412A/B, the former Applied Mathematics 1412A/B, the former Applied Mathematics 1413; one of Physics 1201A/B, Physics 1401A/B, Physics 1501A/B, the former Physics 1028A/B, the former Physics 1301A/B. Typically taken in third year, this course is also open to second-year students with an overall average of at least 70% in first year.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory/tutorial hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth:
CATEGORY C
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Subject Code: MEDBIO
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Medical Biophysics 3330F
HUMAN BIOMECHANICS AND BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS 1
The mechanical properties of biological structures and fluids in relation to function: deformability, strength, and visco-elasticity of hard and soft tissues, modes of loading and failure. Topics include mechanics of synovial joints, mechanics of hearing, and mechanics of orthopedic implants and joint replacement.
Prerequisite(s): One of Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, Numerical and Mathematical Methods 1412A/B, the former Applied Mathematics 1412A/B, the former Applied Mathematics 1413; one of Physics 1201A/B, Physics 1401A/B, Physics 1501A/B, the former Physics 1028A/B, the former Physics 1301A/B. Typically taken in third year, this course is also open to second-year students with an overall average of at least 70% in first year.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory/tutorial hours.
Medical Biophysics 3980E - GENERAL BIOPHYSICS LABORATORY
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience | Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) - Basic Medical Sciences Undergraduate Education (BMSUE) | HONOURS BMSc INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES/HBA
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience | Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) - Basic Medical Sciences Undergraduate Education (BMSUE) | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES (IMS)
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience | Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) - Basic Medical Sciences Undergraduate Education (BMSUE) | MAJOR IN INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES (IMS)
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience | Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) - Basic Medical Sciences Undergraduate Education (BMSUE) | SPECIALIZATION IN INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES (IMS)
Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience | Medical Biophysics | MINOR IN MEDICAL BIOPHYSICS