BME 5210
MUSCULOSKELETAL BIOMECHANICS
Syllabus

 
Instructors

Michele J. Grimm, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Theresa Atkinson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Contact Information
2202 Bioengineering Center
313-577-8395
grimm@rrb.eng.wayne.edu
2120 Bioengineering Center
313-577-3852
atkinson@rrb.eng.wayne.edu
Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Monday and Wednesday
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Required Text:
Basic Orthopaedic Biomechanics
V.C. Mow and W.C. Hayes, Editors
Raven Press, 1991
Grading Policy

Exams (3) 20%
Lab Report 15%
Paper and Presentation 25%

Final Exam
Monday, May 1
5:30 - 7:20 p.m.

Exams Exams are non-cummulative. Questions may be either short-answer or problem solving in nature. All exams are closed-book.
Exam Make-up Policy
Exams can be rescheduled for individuals with a valid excuse: illness (as documented by a physician's note) or work-related (as documented by an employer's note). If you have a conflict with one of the exam dates, please let the professor know as soon as possible so that other arrangements can be made.

Policy on Cheating
It is the responsibility of each student to adhere to the principles of academic integrity. Academic integrity means that a student is honest with him/herself, fellow students, instructors, and the University in matters concerning his or her educational endeavors. Thus, a student should not falsely claim the work of another as one's own, or misrepresent him/herself so that the measures of one's academic performance do not reflect his/her own work or personal knowledge. In this regard, cheating will not be tolerated. Cheating is defined by the University as "intentionally using or attempting to use, or intentionally providing or attempting to provide, unauthorized materials, information, or assistance in any academic exercise." Cheating includes (but is not limited to) any communication (written or oral) during examinations and sharing of work, such as using the same models or computer programs or copying work. All homework and projects must be an individual effort unless specifically noted. Evidence of fabrication or plagiarism, as defined by the University in its brochure Academic Integrity, will also result in downgrading for the course. Students who cheat on any assignment or during any examination will be assigned a failing grade for the course. Therefore avoid all appearance of improper behavior! Students who witness cheating should report the incident to the instructor as soon as possible.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, please see Dr. Michele Grimm, Associate Chair of the Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering.

"Academic dishonesty ... tends to compromise the academic integrity of the institution or subvert the education process. All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Wayne State University, as outlined in the Student Due Process Policy."   -- from Academic Integrity: Important Information for Faculty and Students

Student Responsibilities
Students are expected to attend class on a regular basis and participate fully in all discussions and problem solving. Class notes for lectures by Dr. Grimm are available on the web. Students should down load the notes and bring them to class for maximum efficiency during lectures. It is recommended that students read the associated chapters before attending lecture. Students should complete problems in the textbook for practice. Exams may cover any information provided int he book as well as material presented in class and the lab. All students are expected to attend the class periods devoted to student presentations. This material will be on the last exam of the semester. Students who experience trouble with the coursework are expected to discuss this with the professors as early as possible in order to maximize their learning from the course. Any student who possesses knowledge of an episode of academic dishonesty within the course is expected to report this to the professors.
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