The University of Lethbridge
DEPARTMENT OF
KINESIOLOGY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
KNES4665
Biomechanical Modeling
SPRING
2010, January 6 April 17, 2010
INSTRUCTOR: |
Dr. Gongbing Shan |
E-MAIL: |
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OFFICE: |
PE230 |
PHONE: |
329-2683 |
OFFICE HOURS: |
Wednesdays 2-4 pm or by appointment |
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CLASS TIME: |
Tu/Th, 9:25 -10:40 am |
LAB TIME: |
Tu/Th, 12:15-1:30 |
CLASSROOM: |
PE239 |
LAB: |
PE239 |
Webpage:http://people.uleth.ca/~g.shan/Index.htm
COURSE
PREREQUISITE:
KNES2200 Research Methodologies in Physical Activity Involvement;
KNES3650 Biomechanics.
RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND:
KNES4660 Biomechanical Instrumentation and Analysis
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The aims of this course are a) to introduce ways and methods of modeling used in quantitative human performance studies; b) to provide students with opportunities to design and reconstruct human movement through modeling in order to describe human activities quantitatively; and c) to increase students application ability through application-orientated mini-projects. The course offers students with the following state-of-the-art data analysis methods: theories related to three- dimensional biomechanical modeling, issues related to biomechanical model design, programming using BodyLanguage, and testing and trouble shooting in program test. Upon completion, the students are expected to have mastered the basic skills in biomechanical modeling and to be able to apply modeling in a quantitative study of human movement.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
a. To provide students with an understanding of the principles of biomechanical modeling.
b. To learn basic skills in biomechanical modeling, such as model design and program language
c. To supply students with practice opportunities to get familiar with biomechanical modeling using application-oriented examples.
d. To enable students to design, to construct and to program a real human movement (mini-research projects).
REQUIRED TEXT:
Due to the state-of-the-art knowledge, there is currently no available textbook. However, occasional user manuscript & research - paper based materials will be posted on my web page for reference. There is also a reference-book list attached on the end of this file.
Kinesiology 4665 will adhere
strictly to the policies set down in the University of Lethbridge Calendar. The
expectation is that all students have read and understood their rights,
privileges, and obligations at the
· The fundamental principles of student citizenship (p. 9);
· Academic regulations concerning grading (pp. 65-68);
· Process for the appeal of grades (pp. 72-74);
· Student Discipline Policy a) Academic Offences (pp. 74-76);
· Student Discipline Policy b) Non-Academic Offences (pp. 76-78);
· Other academic regulations: Taping of Lectures to Students with Special Needs (pp. 79-82).
ARTS AND SCIENCE EXAM POLICY
Students are reminded that the University Final Exam Policy states that only in extraordinary circumstances may students request to write an equivalent invigilated Final Examination at other than the scheduled time and place. Students are advised that holiday travel plans do not constitute an extraordinary circumstance. The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education stipulates that all students will write examinations at the designated time and place as printed in the Timetable and Registration Guide.
Note:
Students enrolled in KNES4630 are expected to be present for the in-class
tests. Normally final examinations will be held during the regularly scheduled
examination period. There may be exceptions, including WebCT examinations.
Students should consult their instructor/course outline to confirm examination
date.
STUDENT EVALUATION:
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education stipulates that the following grading scale be used. In all cases marks will be rounded to the nearest whole percent.
A+ |
91.0 100 |
A |
86.0 90.9 |
A- |
80.0 85.9 |
B+ |
77.0 79.9 |
B |
73.0 76.9 |
B- |
70.0 72.9 |
C+ |
67.0 69.9 |
C |
63.0 66.9 |
C- |
60.0 62.9 |
D+ |
55.0 59.9 |
D |
50.0 54.9 |
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F |
Below 50 |
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Student evaluation will be based upon the following:
ASSIGNMENT |
PERCENTAGE |
Midterm Exam February 25, 2010 |
50% |
Project Report April 16, 2010; Deadline 5:00 pm |
50% |
TOTAL |
100% |
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE:
Class will consist of principles explanation and practice, which are necessary for increasing the application ability.
WEEK |
TOPIC |
Week 01 |
Course
description and expectations; explanation and discussion of themes. |
Week 02 |
Update of motion capture
synchronization of biomechanical measurements (movie, sound, motion capture,
EMG and force platforms) |
Week 03 |
Theories
related to biomechanical modeling (1). |
Week 04 |
Theories
related to biomechanical modeling (2).
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Week 05 |
Programming
human movements using BodyLanguage |
Week 06 |
Types
of object in programming numbers, points, segments and rotations |
Week 07 |
Types of expression in
programming Midterm |
Week 08 |
Operators
in programming |
Week 09 |
Functions |
Week 10 |
Golem
model (1) |
Week 11 |
Golem
model (2) |
Week 12 |
Student
practice modeling human movement (1) |
Week 13 |
Student
practice modeling human movement (2) |
Week 14 |
Student
practice modeling human movement (3) Summary
session. |
Lab
Report Due |
Deadline: 5:00 pm on April 16. |
The course is based on the following reference books:
Oxford Metrics Ltd (2001) BodyBuilder version 3.5
Haug, EJ (1989). Computer aided kinematics and dynamics of mechanical systems, Massachusetts.
Ballreich, R (1996). Grundlagen der Biomechanik
des Sports, Stuttgart.