ME EN 552
Neuromechanics of Movement
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Biomechanics and neural control of human movement. Principles of mechanical engineering (system dynamics, control) and physiology (motor neuroscience, musculoskeletal biomechanics) are combined to model and simulate how humans plan, control, learn, and adapt their movements.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or instructor's consent
Title
Simulate Human Movement
Learning Outcome
3. Use programming and numerical methods to simulate human movement.
Title
Nervous and Musculoskeletal Systems Interaction
Learning Outcome
1. Understand how the nervous and musculoskeletal systems interact during movement.
Title
Apply Basic Principles to Model Human Movement
Learning Outcome
2. Apply basic principles of system dynamics, robotics, and control to model human movement.
Title
Motor Learning and Planning
Learning Outcome
4. Understand, model, and/or simulate motor learning and planning.
Title
Motor Control
Learning Outcome
5. Learn, create, and share a hands-on project related to motor control.
