This course provides an overview of the clinical diagnosis and contemporary treatment of major musculoskeletal disorders. The pathophysiology, epidemiology, and anatomy of the affected biological systems are covered. Students will develop an understanding of the challenges faced by clinicians, research scientists, and medical device manufacturing engineers. We will explore novel therapeutic approaches that integrate engineering and medicine to restore or improve function. Topics will include orthopedic trauma, sports injury, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis.

Material science and mechanical engineering approaches are used to explore the structure-function relationships of natural biomaterials. Principles that govern mechanical behavior are used to discuss design approaches for synthetic bio-inspired and biomimetic materials. The main focus is on structure/function relationships of materials. There is also emphasis on mechanical design and function, with some discussion of cellular interactions.

Indonesian III is the third part of a four-part elementary course sequence in Indonesian. The course format combines independent study with small group conversation sessions and an evaluation by an outside evaluator. Students studying Indonesian develop speaking, listening, and basic literacy skills needed for study abroad in Indonesia and to support course work in Southeast Asian Studies.

Norwegian III is the third part of a four-part elementary course sequence in Norwegian. The course is offered through the Five College Supervised Independent Language Program. The independent study format includes small group conversation sessions and an evaluation by an outside evaluator. Students studying Norwegian develop speaking and listening skills needed for study abroad in Norway and to support course work in European Studies and Scandinavian Studies.

Malay III is the third part of a four-part elementary course sequence in Malay. The independent study format includes small group conversation sessions and an evaluation by an outside evaluator. Students studying Malay develop speaking and listening skills needed for study abroad in Malaysia and to support course work in Southeast Asian Studies.

Hungarian III is the third part of a four-part elementary course sequence in Hungarian. The independent study format includes small group conversation sessions and an evaluation by an outside evaluator. Students studying Hungarian develop speaking and listening skills needed for study abroad in Hungary and to support course work in European Studies.

Afrikaans III is the third part of a four-part elementary course sequence in Afrikaans. The independent study format includes small group conversation sessions and an evaluation by an outside evaluator. Students studying Afrikaans develop speaking and listening skills needed for study abroad in South Africa and to support course work in African Studies.

Turkish III is the third part of a four-part elementary course sequence in Turkish. The course format includes small group conversation sessions and individual tutorials. Students studying Turkish develop speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural etiquette skills needed for study abroad in Turkey and to support course work in Middle Eastern Studies.

Thai III is the third part of a four-part elementary course sequence in Thai. The course is offered through the Five College Supervised Independent Language Program. The independent study format includes small group conversation sessions and an evaluation by an outside evaluator. Students studying Thai develop speaking and listening skills needed for study abroad in Thailand and to support course work in Asian Studies.

Georgian III is the third part of a four-part elementary course sequence in Georgian. The independent study format includes small group conversation sessions and an evaluation by an outside evaluator. Students studying Georgian develop speaking and listening skills needed for study abroad in Georgia and to support course work in Eurasian Studies.