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.

2020S, VO, 2.0h, 3.0EC
TUWEL

Properties

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

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

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Thu14:00 - 16:0012.03.2020Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lecture
Thu14:00 - 16:0023.04.2020 - 25.06.2020 Details can be found in the TUWEL-course (LIVE)Online-Lecture
Modelling of the Human Locomotor System - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Thu12.03.202014:00 - 16:00Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lecture
Thu23.04.202014:00 - 16:00 Details can be found in the TUWEL-courseOnline-Lecture
Thu30.04.202014:00 - 16:00 Details can be found in the TUWEL-courseOnline-Lecture
Thu07.05.202014:00 - 16:00 Details can be found in the TUWEL-courseOnline-Lecture
Thu14.05.202014:00 - 16:00 Details can be found in the TUWEL-courseOnline-Lecture
Thu28.05.202014:00 - 16:00 Details can be found in the TUWEL-courseOnline-Lecture
Thu04.06.202014:00 - 16:00 Details can be found in the TUWEL-courseOnline-Lecture
Thu18.06.202014:00 - 16:00 Details can be found in the TUWEL-courseOnline-Lecture
Thu25.06.202014:00 - 16:00 Details can be found in the TUWEL-courseOnline-Lecture

Examination modalities

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

Course registration

Begin End Deregistration end
24.02.2020 10:00

Registration modalities

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

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
700 Mechanical Engineering Mandatory elective
AM Lif e S cie nce s Austauschmodule Life Sciences Not specified

Literature

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

Language

English