MEK3700 – Current topics in bio-mechanics

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The course gives and introduction to current topics in bio-mechanics. The curriculum is based on current research topics where mechanics is used to understand processes in biology.

Learning outcome

After completing the course you have

  • been given insight into the use of mathematics, mechanics and computing tools to solve problems under supervision
  • been trained in analysing problems
  • learned to structure and write a report
  • been trained in communicating the results.

Admission to the course

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

Special admission requirements

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

  • Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2

And in addition one of these:

  • Physics (1+2)
  • Chemistry (1+2)
  • Biology (1+2)
  • Information technology (1+2)
  • Geosciences (1+2)
  • Technology and theories of research (1+2)
  • Social economy (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies (in Norwegian).

Overlapping courses

Teaching

4 hours of lectures/exercises per week throughout the semester.

The course may be taught in Norwegian if the lecturer and all students at the first lecture agree to it.

Upon the attendance of three or fewer students, the lecturer may, in conjunction with the Head of Teaching, change the course to self-study with supervision.

Examination

Final oral exam, which counts 100 % towards the final grade.

This course has 3 mandatory assignments that must be approved before you can sit the final exam. The project assignments must be presented to the other participants on the course.

It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: MEK4700 – Current topics in bio-mechanics

Examination support material

No examination support material is allowed.

Language of examination

Courses taught in English will only offer the exam paper in English. You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 14, 2026 8:34:50 PM

Facts about this course

Level
Bachelor
Credits
10
Teaching
Taught according to demand and resources. Contact studieinfo@math.uio.no if you are interested in this course.
Examination
Spring

Contact

Department of Mathematics