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MATHEMATICS
FOR BIOMECHANICS |
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KAAP686 |
Spring 2017 |
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Instructor |
William Rose, Ph.D. Rust Arena 148 rosewc@udel.edu 831-1064 |
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Location, Time |
Ewing Hall 210, Tue, Thu 11:00 - 12:15 |
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Course Web Site |
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Office Hours |
Wed 2-4 and by appointment |
Course Objective and Major Topics
We will study mathematical tools and aspects of signal processing useful for biomechanics.
Topics: Calculus review: differentiation, integration, finding minima and maxima of functions. Linear equations, vectors, and matrices. Linear algebra: transforming vectors, especially by rotation. Signals: frequency content of signals (Fourier analysis); filtering. If there is time we will discuss differential equations. We will use examples from biomechanics throughout.
Prerequisites and course materials
Prerequisite: One year college calculus
Required texts: A calculus text of your choosing. Other readings will be made available online.
Software: Microsoft Excel; Matlab, Labview.
Assignments and Grading
There will be problem sets. The details will be announced in class.
Suggestions and Comments
I welcome and appreciate your input for improving the course. Please contact me (rosewc@udel.edu) with your comments and suggestions.
Academic Integrity
The usual standards apply. All tests must be the product of your own work. See the UD Catalog - General Information (section on academic honesty) for more information.