This course introduces the fundamental principles of biomechanics as used in the field of biomedical engineering. Students will realize how mechanical engineering fundamentals can be applied to analyses of the tissues and systems in the human body. Specific topics covered in this course include the mechanical behavior of bone and passive soft tissue, the mechanical behavior of neutrally stimulated skeletal muscle, the application of statics and dynamics to analyzing muscle and joint forces, the biomechanics of gait, orthopaedic biomechanics, and sport biomechanics.

Analysis and design of structural members subjected to axial loads, torsion and bending deflection of beams, behavior of columns and transformation of stress and strain.

Students choose a topic on their own under the guidance of a faculty adviser who will then grade the final written report

The analysis of time to event data focusing on applications of regression models to right censored data. Particular emphasis on the use and interpretation of the pro-portional hazards model. Prerequisite: PUBHLTH 640.

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With the recent and ongoing 'data explosion', methods to delineate causation from correlation are perhaps more pressing now than ever. This course will introduce a general framework for causal inference: 1) clear statement of the scientific question, 2) definition of the causal model and parameter of interest, 3) assessment of identifiability, 4) choice and implementation of estimators including parametric and semi-parametric methods, and 5) interpretation of findings.

Directed research project on some problem in biology. Credit, 1-6.