BME 165: Applied Engineering Biomechanics
San Jose State University
Exploration of structural biomechanics applied to the human body. Students compare linear and nonlinear elastic, and viscoelastic models for describing the behavior of musculoskeletal tissues and implants. Concepts include bone remodeling, osteoarthritis, implant failure, muscle contraction, and cardiac mechanics. Prerequisite(s): BME 65, BME 68, BME 130, and MATH 33A/33LA.
Average GPA: 3.00
Grade distribution records: 491 students across 12 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 41 | 8.4% |
| A | 94 | 19.1% |
| A- | 49 | 10.0% |
| B+ | 70 | 14.3% |
| B | 75 | 15.3% |
| B- | 34 | 6.9% |
| C+ | 40 | 8.1% |
| C | 23 | 4.7% |
| C- | 27 | 5.5% |
| D+ | 8 | 1.6% |
| D | 7 | 1.4% |
| D- | 5 | 1.0% |
| F | 18 | 3.7% |
Based on 491 student grade records across 12 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Abdulmelik Nesru Mohammed 217 students, Average GPA 3.26
- Matthew J Leineweber 202 students, Average GPA 2.76
- Justin Aaron Lance 52 students, Average GPA 2.64
- Gabriella Paige Sugerman 20 students, Average GPA 3.55