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BIOL 3501 [0.5 credit] Biomechanics


Properties of muscles, tendons, bones, joints and the co-ordinated use of these structures. Human and other animal locomotion and fitness, bird flight, especially the soaring of the vulture and the albatross, and animal migration are covered in detail.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004) or (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104), and third-year standing.
Lectures three hours a week, workshop two hours a week.