BE 532 Sensory Motor Integration
This course integrates engineering principles with physiological systems. A systems approach will be used to study regulation of posture, balance and movement control. The feedforward and feedback control methods used by the central nervous system to regulate motor performance are discussed. Current theories are presented on acquisition of skill and adaptation to perturbations. Use of robotics will be presented as the primary method to perform perturbation and motor learning experiments. Course instruction will be from both text and literature surveys. As a final project, each student will develop a relevant hypothesis, perform experiments using available lab facilities, analyze data and present results.
Required courses:
BE528 Rehabilitation Engineering
BE502 Advanced Biomechanics