Study level
BAC +5
ECTS
5 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
Biomechanics is an interdisciplinary field that has developed considerably in recent years. It covers numerous fields of application, such as sports movement analysis, accidentology, traumatology, orthopedics, biocompatibility of osteo-articular prostheses, functional rehabilitation, aid to diagnosis and management of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, tissue growth and remodeling, tissue engineering, etc.
Objectives
The aim of this teaching unit is to provide a basic understanding of the scientific issues involved in biomechanics, through a number of selected topics.
This introductory module focuses on the following topics:
- Accidentology / Traumatology
- Bone structure and remodeling / Orthopedics
- Notions of histology - Morphogenesis and tissue growth
- Cell mechanics and mechanobiology
- Tissue engineering
- Fluid flow - cardiovascular biomechanics
- Poroelasticity and hyperelasticity
- Biotribology
Necessary prerequisites
Rigid solid mechanics
Strength of materials
Deformable solid mechanics
Knowledge control
Final exam + practical work