309.038 Modelling of the Human Locomotor System
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2024S, VO, 2.0h, 3.0EC
TUWEL

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Type: VO Lecture
  • Format: Presence

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

  • explain the essential basic concepts for modelling the musculoskeletal system;
  • select a model and carry out the necessary modelling steps for questions related to the musculoskeletal system;
  • interpret data from corresponding models.

Subject of course

  • Introduction to modeling and its role in science and technology
  • Anthropometry – inertial  properties of the human body
  • Muscle and Muscle Forces
    • Hill type models and extensions
    • Huxley type models
  • Modeling of joints and joint moments
  • Ground contact forces and gait analysis
  • More applications and examples

Teaching methods

Lecture supported by digital presentations; discussion of case studies

Mode of examination

Written

Additional information

Depending on possible restrictions due to the pandemic the format of the lecture can be changed to "hybrid" and/or "online".

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Mon16:00 - 18:0011.03.2024 - 24.06.2024Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture
Modelling of the Human Locomotor System - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Mon11.03.202416:00 - 18:00Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture
Mon18.03.202416:00 - 18:00Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture
Mon08.04.202416:00 - 18:00Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture
Mon15.04.202416:00 - 18:00Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture
Mon22.04.202416:00 - 18:00Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture
Mon29.04.202416:00 - 18:00Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture
Mon06.05.202416:00 - 18:00Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture
Mon13.05.202416:00 - 18:00Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture
Mon27.05.202416:00 - 18:00Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture
Mon03.06.202416:00 - 18:00Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture
Mon10.06.202416:00 - 18:00Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture
Mon17.06.202416:00 - 18:00Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture
Mon24.06.202416:00 - 18:00Seminarraum BA 08A - MB Lecture

Examination modalities

Written exam at the end of the semester. Estimated duration: 90 minutes

Course registration

Begin End Deregistration end
19.02.2024 10:00

Registration modalities

Please enrole to this lecture in TISS to get access to e-learning material in TUWEL.

Precondition

The student has to be enrolled for at least one of the studies listed below

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
066 445 Mechanical Engineering Mandatory electiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 453 Biomedical Engineering Not specified
066 482 Mechanical Engineering - Management Mandatory electiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 932 Visual Computing Mandatory elective
700 Mechanical Engineering Mandatory elective
AM Lif e S cie nce s Austauschmodule Life Sciences Not specified

Literature

Please register to this course in TISS to get access to the course-materials provided in TUWEL.

Language

English