Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester Course Number Course Name Phase Credits Hours Required/Elective Instructor Class Student NO. Withdraw Note

Spring Semester
Year 2026 356575 Prosthetic and Orthotic Biomechanics 1 3.0 3 ★ Weng-Pin Chen GMT 8 0 限20人

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Spring Semester Year 2026	356575	Prosthetic and Orthotic Biomechanics	1	3.0	3	★	Weng-Pin Chen	GMT	8	0	限20人

Course Plan：

Instructor Weng-Pin Chen　Office Hours

Email wpchen@ntut.edu.tw

Last Updated 2025-12-16 11:33:56

Course Objective 生物力學是一門整合生物醫學與力學的學科。本課程涵蓋生物力學基礎概念與理論之介紹，並分別討論以下各主題：(1)生物力學概論、(2)植入物與矯具、(3) 骨骼生物力學、(4) 髖關節生物力學、(5) 膝關節生物力學、(6)足部生物力學、(7) 脊椎生物力學、(8) 牙科生物力學、(9) 人體動作分析、(10)電腦輔助工程分析在生物力學之應用。各主題中亦將介紹各式植入物與輔具於臨床醫學上之應用。 Biomechanics is a multi-disciplinary science which integrates biomedical and mechanical subjects. This course covers the basic principles of biomechanics and its applications in the following topics: (1) Introduction to biomechanics; (2) Prosthetics and orthotics; (3) Bone mechanics; (4) Hip joint biomechanics; (5) Knee joint biomechanics; (6) Biomechanics of foot and footwear; (7) Spine biomechanics; (8) Dental biomechanics; (9) Human motion analysis; (10) Applications of CAE in biomechanics. The related prothetic and orthotic devices will also be introduced in selected topics.

Course Schedule 1. Course outline & Introduction to biomechanics 2. Basic Mechanics I: Statics, Solid Mechanics, Anatomy terminology 3. Basic Mechanics II: Kinematics & Kinetics of joints 4. Prosthetics 5. Orthotics 6. Biomechanics of bone 7. Hip joint biomechanics & implants 8. Knee joint biomechanics & implants 9. Midterm exam 10. Biomechanics of foot & footwear 11. Spine biomechanics & implants 12. Dental biomechanics & implant 13. Dental biomechanics & Instrumentations 14. Human motion analysis 15. Applications of CAE in Biomechanics 16. Library report(1) 17. Library report(2) 18. Final exam

Evaluation and grading policy 作業及出席10%；期中30%；期末考30%；讀書報告(口頭及書面)30% Homework & attendance: 10%; Midterm exam: 30%; Final exam: 30%; Library report (oral & written): 30% 陳文斌老師：分機: 2082; email: wpchen@mail.ntut.edu.tw 助教: : 分機: 4823

Materials All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

Foreign-language textbooks:Yes
1. Basic Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Nordin, M., Frankel, V.H. Lippincott Williams&Wilkins. 2. Basic Biomechanics 5th Edition, Susan J. Hall, WCB/McGraw Hill 3. related scientific journals.

The access to curricular consultation 課程諮詢請事先跟任課老師或助教約定時間

Expanding teaching and resources

The course corresponds to the SDGs SDG3：良好健康和福祉（Good Health and Well-being）

Does the course incorporate AI ● 無（None）

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Instructor	Weng-Pin Chen　Office Hours
Email	wpchen@ntut.edu.tw
Last Updated	2025-12-16 11:33:56
Course Objective	生物力學是一門整合生物醫學與力學的學科。本課程涵蓋生物力學基礎概念與理論之介紹，並分別討論以下各主題：(1)生物力學概論、(2)植入物與矯具、(3) 骨骼生物力學、(4) 髖關節生物力學、(5) 膝關節生物力學、(6)足部生物力學、(7) 脊椎生物力學、(8) 牙科生物力學、(9) 人體動作分析、(10)電腦輔助工程分析在生物力學之應用。各主題中亦將介紹各式植入物與輔具於臨床醫學上之應用。 Biomechanics is a multi-disciplinary science which integrates biomedical and mechanical subjects. This course covers the basic principles of biomechanics and its applications in the following topics: (1) Introduction to biomechanics; (2) Prosthetics and orthotics; (3) Bone mechanics; (4) Hip joint biomechanics; (5) Knee joint biomechanics; (6) Biomechanics of foot and footwear; (7) Spine biomechanics; (8) Dental biomechanics; (9) Human motion analysis; (10) Applications of CAE in biomechanics. The related prothetic and orthotic devices will also be introduced in selected topics.
Course Schedule	1. Course outline & Introduction to biomechanics 2. Basic Mechanics I: Statics, Solid Mechanics, Anatomy terminology 3. Basic Mechanics II: Kinematics & Kinetics of joints 4. Prosthetics 5. Orthotics 6. Biomechanics of bone 7. Hip joint biomechanics & implants 8. Knee joint biomechanics & implants 9. Midterm exam 10. Biomechanics of foot & footwear 11. Spine biomechanics & implants 12. Dental biomechanics & implant 13. Dental biomechanics & Instrumentations 14. Human motion analysis 15. Applications of CAE in Biomechanics 16. Library report(1) 17. Library report(2) 18. Final exam
Evaluation and grading policy	作業及出席10%；期中30%；期末考30%；讀書報告(口頭及書面)30% Homework & attendance: 10%; Midterm exam: 30%; Final exam: 30%; Library report (oral & written): 30% 陳文斌老師：分機: 2082; email: wpchen@mail.ntut.edu.tw 助教: : 分機: 4823
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:Yes 1. Basic Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Nordin, M., Frankel, V.H. Lippincott Williams&Wilkins. 2. Basic Biomechanics 5th Edition, Susan J. Hall, WCB/McGraw Hill 3. related scientific journals.
The access to curricular consultation	課程諮詢請事先跟任課老師或助教約定時間
Expanding teaching and resources
The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG3：良好健康和福祉（Good Health and Well-being）
Does the course incorporate AI	● 無（None）
Note