Carleton University · BIOL 3501

Biomechanics

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Properties of muscles, tendons, bones, joints and the co-ordinated use of these structures. Human and other animal locomotion and fitness, bird flight, especially the soaring of the vulture and the albatross, and animal migration are covered in detail.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1103 , BIOL 1104 , and third-year standing.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1103 , BIOL 1104 , and third-year standing.
  • Lectures three hours a week, workshop two hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Properties of muscles, tendons, bones, joints and the co-ordinated use of these structures. Human and other animal locomotion and fitness, bird flight, especially the soaring of the vulture and the albatross, and animal migration are covered in detail.

  • Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1103 , BIOL 1104 , and third-year standing.
  • Lectures three hours a week, workshop two hours a week.

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Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/courses/BIOL/

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