Viscoelastic Biomechanics (GE, BB)

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This is a fundamental course on the behavior of biological systems from the engineering point of view. The course covers state-of-the-art mechanical models to describe the constitutive behavior of hard and soft, and will include the dependence of macroscopic behavior and properties on material microstructure Emphasis is placed on linear viscoelastic models but quasi-linear and nonlinear forms are introduced to advanced topics will also be provided based on current research and student interest. Prerequisites BME 302L, Math 353 or graduate standing (GE, BB).