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Biomechanics II
Biomechanik II
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:36
Abstract
Introduction in dynamics, kinetics and kinematic of rigid and elastic multi-body systems with examples in technology, biology, medicine and especially the human movement
Objective
The students are able - to analyse and describe dynamic systems - to explain the mechanical laws and use them in technology, biology and medicine
Content
The students can explain the fundamental concepts of the following topics and apply them to exercises from biomechanics and medicine. - Kinematics of movement - Kinetics of movement - Energy, momentum, mechanics of collisions - Angular momentum - Coordinatesystems and -transforms - Kinematics of multibody-systems - Lagrange formalisms - Kinetics of multibody-systems and energyflow - Inverse dynamics - Musclemechanics - Muscle optimisations
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- siehe Information zum Prüfungsmodus
- Digital
- The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Biomechanik II
Vorlesung: Dienstag 14-16h
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|
3 h weekly |