BIOL 315 - Biomechanics

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

Biomechanics is the study of the physical design of biological organisms. This course examines the diversity of form in members of all kingdoms of life in the context of function in the physical world. Physics and materials analysis concepts relevant to biomechanics will be explored. Several specific areas are examined in detail, such as locomotion at low Reynolds number, biomechanical design of trees, and functions of the arthropod exoskeleton. Prerequisite: BIOL 261. Pre- or Corequisite: PHYS 142 or 232. 3 hours lecture. 3 hours laboratory per week. 4 semester hours

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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