Term 3: Introduction to Biomechanics
| Study location | Germany, Berlin |
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| Type | Online, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 weeks |
| Study language | English |
| Accreditation | 3 ECTS |
| Tuition fee | €660 per programme The program price consists of the course/tuition fee (student or working professional, see details below) plus the registration fee (€60). Student course/tuition fee: €660 This course/tuition fee covers the online course, course materials and a digital cultural program. |
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| Registration fee | €60 one-time The registration fee is in addition to the course/tuition fee and covers the processing of your application. It is payable upon registration. Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable. |
| Entry qualification | At least one year of university experience or equivalent work experience The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German. Please upload one of the following documents:
Upload copies in a word or pdf format |
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| Language requirements | English All applicants are required to upload a document or certificate to demonstrate their proficiency in English language. If you are a non-native English speaker, you must prove you have a score equivalent to the level B2 or above in the European system (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or CEFR), or provide evidence that you’ve undertaken an equivalent degree/studies in English. CEFR: B2 More details: www.tu-berlin.de/menue/summer_university/requirements/ If you are a native English speaker, please select this during registration. You will then be exempt from having to upload proof of English level. |
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| Other requirements | Participants should have experience in the following fields or have successfully completed courses in engineering mechanics, basic mechanics and materials science. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Please upload a copy of your international health insurance |
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Overview
Biomechanics, as a growing field of engineering, has many applications in the health and sport sectors. This broad field of study includes the design of artificial implants, the development of human tissues in the lab, the measurement of human movement and the detection and treatment of pathological conditions, the understanding of the performance of our muscles and how to employ it in sport, the diagnosis of injuries, the imaging of biological tissues and the detection of their pathological state, etc. In this course, the fundamental principles of biomechanics and their application to real life situations will be covered including: basic understanding of the application of mechanical principles in biology, understanding of anatomical and biomechanical terminology, application of biomechanical principles to human movement, basic understanding of the mechanical properties of biological tissues and the techniques used to determine them, and more recent advanced topics such as mechanics of cells, tissue imaging and tissue engineering.
Learning Goals:
• Basic understanding of the application of mechanical principles in biology
• Understanding of anatomical and biomechanical terminology
• Application of biomechanical principles to human movement
• Basic understanding of the mechanical properties of biological tissues such as bone, muscle, ligaments etc. and the techniques used to determine them.
• Learn to use engineering tools (hardware and software) to solve problems in biomechanics
Programme structure
Course Structure:
Reading week: August 15th – 19th, 2022. Flexible, 10 hours preparatory work to be done on-demand.
Online course: August 22nd – September 2nd, 2022. Estimated session times are Mondays through Fridays from 9 am to 2 pm CET for live lectures and group sessions.
Please note that exact session times will be confirmed once registrations have closed (sessions will be scheduled according to the time zones of the registered course participants).
Should you have any questions regarding the course timetable, please contact us at summeruniversity@tubs.de
Please note this is a full-time, intensive course and participants will be expected to attend lectures and/or complete independent study Monday through Friday. Additional study may also be required on weekends.
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