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.

2022S, VO, 2.0h, 3.0EC
TUWELQuinn ECTS survey

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
Thu14:00 - 16:0010.03.2022 - 09.06.2022Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lectures
Modelling of the Human Locomotor System - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Thu10.03.202214:00 - 16:00Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lectures
Thu17.03.202214:00 - 16:00Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lectures
Thu24.03.202214:00 - 16:00Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lectures
Thu31.03.202214:00 - 16:00Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lectures
Thu07.04.202214:00 - 16:00Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lectures
Thu28.04.202214:00 - 16:00Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lectures
Thu05.05.202214:00 - 16:00Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lectures
Thu12.05.202214:00 - 16:00Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lectures
Thu19.05.202214:00 - 16:00Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lectures
Thu02.06.202214:00 - 16:00Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lectures
Thu09.06.202214:00 - 16:00Seminarraum BA 05 - MB Lectures

Examination modalities

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

Course registration

Begin End Deregistration end
21.02.2022 10:00

Registration modalities

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

Curricula

Study CodeSemesterPrecon.Info
066 445 Mechanical Engineering STEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 453 Biomedical Engineering
066 482 Mechanical Engineering - Management STEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 932 Visual Computing
700 Mechanical Engineering
AM Lif e S cie nce s Austauschmodule Life Sciences

Literature

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

Language

English