ME 5665 — Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: springBostonTraditional
Using a three-part format, emphasizes the quantitative analysis of human musculoskeletal system statics and dynamics, including, in part I, gait analysis and estimation of the complex loads on human joint systems. Investigates how the form of connective tissue and bone is derived from function in part II, including a quantitative analysis of the material properties of bone, ligament, tendon, and cartilage. Working in groups in part III, students select and investigate a relevant, current topic in musculoskeletal biomechanics and present their findings to the class. Requires prior completion of an undergraduate course in biomechanics (Northeastern’s BIOE 2350 or equivalent). Permission of instructor required for undergraduate students.
Prerequisites
- one of:
- BIOE 2350
- equivalent
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 16 | 48 | 33% | 32.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 33 | 48 | 69% | 15.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 28 | 34 | 82% | 6.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 21% · W 36% · Th 43% · F 21%
Common patterns: R (43% of sections), W (36% of sections), TF (21% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- Sandra Shefelbine (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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