Biomechanics, Bachelor of Science
Biomechanics, Bachelor of Science Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 46 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Academic Skills | 15 | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | ||
Writing in the Discipline Course | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
or STAT 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or STAT 1530 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| Distribution Requirements | 31 | |
Natural Science - From two disciplines and at least one lab - 7 hrs | ||
Social Science - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Humanities and Fine Arts - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Global Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
US Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 98-99 Hours | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| All of the following | 86-87 | |
| BIOLOGY I (** ^) | ||
| BIOLOGY II (^) | ||
| HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY & ANATOMY I (**) | ||
| HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY II (^) | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (** ^) | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (** ^) | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (^) | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (^) | ||
| GENERAL PHYSICS I - CALCULUS LEVEL (** ^) | ||
| GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I (** ^) | ||
| GENERAL PHYSICS-CALCULUS LEVEL (^) | ||
| GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY II (^) | ||
| COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT (**) | ||
or MATH 1220 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | |
| TRIGONOMETRY (^) | ||
| CALCULUS I (^) | ||
| CALCULUS II (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I (** ) | ||
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO BIOMECHANICS (**) | ||
| ETHICS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (**) | ||
| ANALYTICAL METHODS IN BIOMECHANICS | ||
| BIOMECHANICAL STATICS & DYNAMICS (^) | ||
| BIOMECHANICS (^) | ||
| METHODS IN BIOMECHANICS I (^) | ||
| METHODS IN BIOMECHANICS II (^) | ||
| CAPSTONE DESIGN IN BIOMECHANICS I (^) | ||
| CAPSTONE DESIGN IN BIOMECHANICS II (^) | ||
| Select 1 of the following | 3 | |
| STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (^) | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (** ^) | ||
| APPLIED ENGINEERING PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (^) | ||
| STATISTICS IN HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY (^) | ||
| Choose 3 of the following | 9 | |
| BIOMATERIALS | ||
| BIOINSPIRED ROBOTICS | ||
| ORTHOPEDIC BIOMECHANICS (^) | ||
| NEUROMECHANICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT (^) | ||
| CLINICAL IMMERSION FOR RESEARCH AND DESIGN (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS OF BIOMATERIALS (^) | ||
| SPORTS BIOMECHANICS (^) | ||
| CARDIOVASCULAR BIOMECHANICS (^) | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Biomechanics, Bachelor of Science Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIOL 1450 | BIOLOGY I | 5 |
| BMCH 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOMECHANICS | 3 |
| MATH 1220 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA 1 | 3 |
Attend Durango Days; other campus events | ||
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| BMCH 2400 | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY & ANATOMY I | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMCH 2500 | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY II 1 | 4 |
| PSYC 1010 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I | 3 |
| MATH 1330 | TRIGONOMETRY | 3 |
| BIOL 1750 | BIOLOGY II | 5 |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
Join a student organization | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| BMCH 2200 | ANALYTICAL METHODS IN BIOMECHANICS | 3 |
| MATH 1950 | CALCULUS I | 5 |
| CHEM 1180 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
| CHEM 1184 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | 1 |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMCH 1100 | ETHICS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | 3 |
| PHYS 2110 | GENERAL PHYSICS I - CALCULUS LEVEL | 4 |
| PHYS 1154 | GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I | 1 |
| CHEM 1190 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
| CHEM 1194 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY | 1 |
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3 |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| BMCH 3000 | BIOMECHANICAL STATICS & DYNAMICS | 3 |
| BMCH 4200 | METHODS IN BIOMECHANICS I | 3 |
| CMST 1110 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | 3 |
| PSYC 3130 | STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | 3 |
| MATH 1960 | CALCULUS II | 4 |
| Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
Shadowing/Volunteer experiences | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMCH 4210 | METHODS IN BIOMECHANICS II | 3 |
| BMCH 4630 | BIOMECHANICS | 3 |
| PHYS 2120 | GENERAL PHYSICS-CALCULUS LEVEL | 4 |
| PHYS 1164 | GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY II | 1 |
| BMCH 4650 | NEUROMECHANICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT | 3 |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
Visit Academic & Career Development Center for resume/cover letter building and editing | ||
Start thinking about internship | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| BMCH 4980 | CAPSTONE DESIGN IN BIOMECHANICS I | 4 |
| PSYC 4440 | ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts with Diversity | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMCH 4990 | CAPSTONE DESIGN IN BIOMECHANICS II | 4 |
| BMCH 4100 | BIOINSPIRED ROBOTICS | 3 |
| BMCH 4640 | ORTHOPEDIC BIOMECHANICS | 3 |
| Social Science with Diveristy | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
Apply for graduation | ||
Career searching | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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BIOL2740 and BIOL2840 can be taken in place of BMCH 2400 and 2500
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study