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IE 552 Mechanics of the Musculoskeletal System
Course
Description
The course focuses on the upper
limb and its musculoskeletal components, including mechanical properties and
models; work-related musculoskeletal injuries, techniques, models, and
instruments to measure and quantify the risks for developing such injuries;
special emphasis is given to tools and computer workstations.
Current Course
Offering Schedule via C&DE
Spring 2006
Day and Time: Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday 12:20 - 1:10 pm
Location: 371
Willard Building
Start Date: January
9, 2006
End Date: May 5,
2006
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Resident students are
required to attend the live lectures in Room 371 Willard Building.
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Distance students can
receive the class lectures via:
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interactive live video
conferencing |
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live streaming audio/video
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delayed streaming
audio/video |
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delayed VHS tape or DVD |
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Course Instructor:
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Dr.
Andris Freivalds
Professor of
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
The Pennsylvania
State University
213 Leonhard Building
University Park, PA
16802
Phone: 814-863-2361
Fax: 814-863-4745
email:
axf@psu.edu
Faculty
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PSU Course Catalog Description
I E 552 (BIOE) MECHANICS OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM ( 3)
Structure and biomechanics of bone, cartilage, and skeletal muscle; dynamics
and control of musculoskeletal system models. Prerequisite: Consent of
program. Prerequisite or concurrent:
BIOL 472
Required Course Textbook
Class Notes and Handouts will be posted in ANGEL
"Biomechanics of the Upper Limbs
Mechanics,
Modeling and Musculoskeletal
Injuries"
Andris Freivalds, CRC Press, 2004
ISBN 0-7484-0926-2
Text Web Page
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The enrollment process is:
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Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for
admission into the course at 814-865-7643.
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Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail,
fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.
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Important Dates for
Current Offering
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First day of instruction |
January 9, 2006 |
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End of course |
May 5, 2006 |
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