Biomechanics concerns the study of biological systems from the standpoint of mechanics.
We will investigate human movement, through a strong integration of modelling, experimentation and calculus.
We will first investigate human movement as it takes place (kinematics), then we will consider the forces that generate it (kinetics).
At the end, we will obtain a deep understanding of basic human gestures, such as walking, standing and lifting.
To develop the knowledge of the anatomical basics, the biomechanical principles, the experimental techniques and some basic numerical methods, for studying human movement. To gain a deep understanding of some basic human movements.
The student will be able to obtain kinematic and kinetic equations for simple models of human movement and to solve them by numerical methods. The student will learn to use instruments and methods for the measurement of human motion, by laboratory training, and will gain some insight on how to combine models and experimental techniques for understanding human movement.
Lectures combined with laboratory practice, aiming at developing a deep understanding of human movement.
Outline of the human musculo-skeletal system, elements of anthropometry.
Instrumentation for the measurement of human motion and of related forces.
Modelling and simulation of human movement.
Theoretical and experimental studies of human gestures: arm movement, postural stability and walking.
Ricevimento: By appointment (g.b.rossi@unige.it)
Ricevimento: By appointment (francesco.crenna@unige.it)
GIOVANNI BATTISTA ROSSI (President)
MARTA BERARDENGO
FRANCESCO CRENNA (President Substitute)
Defined in the website of the University, close to the starting of the semester.
Presentation and discussion of a report, concerning one out of a set of proposed topics.
Discussion of the arguments treated during the lectures.
Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Federico Scarpa (federico.scarpa@unige.it), the Polytechnic School's disability liaison.
In the presentation and discussion of a report, the student has to demonstrate his/her comprehension of how the combination of measurement, modelling and data processing yiields a deep understanding of human movement.
In the discussion of the arguments treated during the lectures, the student has to show his/her comprehension of them.
Please ask the professor for any additional information not included in the teaching schedule.
