SM2501 Biomechanics of Human Movement 7.5 credits
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Biomechanics is a large and growing field that can broadly be defined as applying the use of mechanics to study living systems. Studying biomechanics of human movement includes the dynamics involved in locomotion, the relationship between movement and forces - both internal and external, simulation and prediction of movement, etc. This course will focus on movement of the human body and accompanying forces, fundamentals of motion production, analysis, and modeling. The course focuses first on the anatomy and physiology of the human musculoskeletal system, with examples from typical development and from pathology of the neuromusculoskeletal system. From this foundation, the course will focus on methods to analyze biomechanical problems, including kinematics and kinetics of movement, with experiments, computations and musculoskeletal simulation. Relevant topics requiring such analyses will be discussed, in particular walking and bipedal movements. Emphasis is placed not only on computation, but also on interpretation and critical evaluation of results. Teaching consists of lectures, experiments and data collection on human subjects, group discussions, computer laboratories and guest lecturers. The examination consists of 4 group projects that are carried out during the teaching period.
About course offering
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Target group
TEMM, CMEDT/TMLEM and open for all programs as long as it can be included in your programme.
Part of programme
Master's Programme, Engineering Mechanics, åk 1, Optional
Master's Programme, Engineering Mechanics, åk 2, Optional
Master's Programme, Innovative Technology for Healthy Living, åk 1, Optional
Master's Programme, Innovative Technology for Healthy Living, åk 2, Optional
Master's Programme, Medical Engineering, åk 2, DATV, Conditionally Elective
Master's Programme, Medical Engineering, åk 2, FYSK, Conditionally Elective
Master's Programme, Naval Architecture, åk 2, Conditionally Elective
Periods
P2 (7.5 hp)Duration
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Application code
51165
Contact
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Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed degree project on Bachelor level with major in technology.
English B / English 6
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.