HK * 2270 – Principles of Human Biomechanics W (3-1) [0.50]

This course will address the application of mechanical principles to the study of human movement. Topics will include: motion analysis techniques, anthropometrics, biological tissue tolerance, muscle force generation, static and dynamic equilibrium, work/energy and impulse/momentum as they apply to the description of motion, injury of musculoskeletal tissues and optimization of human performance.


Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : December 7, 2015

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? Yes
Professor : Lori Vallis

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I loved this course! The course basically takes the concepts from PHYS*1080 and applies them. The course is very repetitive, the midterm was very straightforward but beware Lori puts a long angular velocity question on it. No textbook required.
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Posted By : Haroon
Posted On : September 6, 2012

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? Yes
Professor : Chris and Nick

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This is a good course. It's not as easy as you might think but it is fun. Most of the material throughout the semester is repetetive. You need to attend classes or catchup with every class. There is a LOT of math/calculations etc. involved. The professors are really good at understanding the material. Midterm was easy and fair. However, the final was brutal and long. I am sure no one was able to finish it. It was really long. I had a really great average before the final. Because it was the first these profs were teaching the course, there was some trial and error on the length of the final exam but I think it should be better this year. Great/Funny profs.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : May 16, 2012

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? Yes
Professor : Chris Lam

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First half of this course is a joke, basically a review of first year physics. Second half is a little trickier with more theory. Everyone did really well on the midterm so they made the final ridiculously long... I don't think anyone finished in time. So know your sh*t for the final.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : February 1, 2011

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Good course. Heavily math based. Need to keep on top of the material. Love Lori Vallis
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : January 10, 2011

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PROF = AMAZING everyone is so helpful and understanding. as for the workload, it ties together physics, anatomy, mechanics, and math. Challenging but rewarding
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : November 30, -0001

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Professor Lori Vallis is the best in the world. TAKE THIS CLASS! Seriously it is a blast!
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