NPB 013

Extreme Animal Athletes

Overview of biomechanics, focusing on animal locomotion. Physical principles underlying traits such as speed, manoeuvrability, endurance, and precision. Comparisons of animals and human athletes performing similar feats, with animals often outperforming humans by a wide margin. Biomechanical concepts through hands-on exercises, problem sets, and readings from the scientific literature.

Units: 3.0

Hours: Lecture—3 hour(s).