317.043 Introduction to Biomechanics
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2017W, VU, 2.0h, 3.0EC
TUWEL

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Type: VU Lecture and Exercise

Aim of course

Provide understanding and methodology for the mechanical analysis of motion, flow, stress, growth, remodeling and healing in living systems.

 

Subject of course

Biomechanical principles of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Motion, dynamics, equilibrium, energetics and constitutive behaviour. Musculoskeletal forces. Blood flow in heart, lung, arteries and veins. Respiratory gas flow. Infinitesimal tissue strains and stresses. Biomechanical aspects of growth, remodeling and healing.

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Mon14:30 - 14:4502.10.2017GM 2 Radinger Hörsaal - TCH preliminary discussion
Wed16:00 - 18:0004.10.2017GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH Einführung in die Biomechanik 1. VO
Wed16:00 - 18:0011.10.2017 - 24.01.2018GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH 317.043 Einführung in die Biomechanik
Tue14:00 - 16:0031.10.2017GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH Vorlesung (Ersatz für 1.11.)
Tue14:00 - 16:0014.11.2017GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH Vorlesung (Ersatz für 15.11.)
Introduction to Biomechanics - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Mon02.10.201714:30 - 14:45GM 2 Radinger Hörsaal - TCH preliminary discussion
Wed04.10.201716:00 - 18:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH Einführung in die Biomechanik 1. VO
Wed11.10.201716:00 - 18:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH 317.043 Einführung in die Biomechanik
Wed18.10.201716:00 - 18:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH 317.043 Einführung in die Biomechanik
Wed25.10.201716:00 - 18:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH 317.043 Einführung in die Biomechanik
Tue31.10.201714:00 - 16:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH Vorlesung (Ersatz für 1.11.)
Wed08.11.201716:00 - 18:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH 317.043 Einführung in die Biomechanik
Tue14.11.201714:00 - 16:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH Vorlesung (Ersatz für 15.11.)
Wed22.11.201716:00 - 18:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH 317.043 Einführung in die Biomechanik
Wed29.11.201716:00 - 18:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH 317.043 Einführung in die Biomechanik
Wed06.12.201716:00 - 18:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH 317.043 Einführung in die Biomechanik
Wed13.12.201716:00 - 18:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH 317.043 Einführung in die Biomechanik
Wed20.12.201716:00 - 18:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH 317.043 Einführung in die Biomechanik
Wed10.01.201816:00 - 18:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH 317.043 Einführung in die Biomechanik
Wed17.01.201816:00 - 18:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH 317.043 Einführung in die Biomechanik
Wed24.01.201816:00 - 18:00GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH 317.043 Einführung in die Biomechanik

Examination modalities

There are two written exams, both of which have to be passed successfully for obtaining a positive grade. For students who missed one or both of the above exams or who want to improve their grade, a further exam will be offered at the beginning of the summer semester.

Exams

DayTimeDateRoomMode of examinationApplication timeApplication modeExam
Wed14:00 - 16:0020.12.2023GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums written29.11.2023 15:15 - 18.12.2023 12:00TISSAlternative Midterm-Exam - Introduction to Biomechanics
Tue15:00 - 17:0023.01.2024HS 7 Schütte-Lihotzky - ARCH written30.11.2023 00:00 - 21.01.2024 23:59TISSFinal Exam
Tue14:00 - 16:0019.03.2024GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH written06.02.2024 00:00 - 21.02.2024 12:00TISSAlternative Exam Final
Tue14:00 - 16:0019.03.2024GM 5 Praktikum HS- TCH written06.02.2024 00:00 - 21.02.2024 00:00TISSAlternative Exam Mid-Term (third date)

Course registration

Begin End Deregistration end
28.09.2017 08:00 30.12.2017 23:00 30.12.2017 23:00

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
033 533 Medical Informatics Mandatory electiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 453 Biomedical Engineering Mandatory
066 658 Chemie und Technologie der Materialien Not specifiedSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase

Literature

If you are registered, you can download the lecture-notes from TISS!

Miscellaneous

Language

English