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BIOENG C217 - Biomimetic Engineering -- Engineering from Biology
Course Title
Biomimetic Engineering -- Engineering from Biology
Course Description
Study of nature's solutions to specific problems with the aim of determining appropriate engineering analogs. Morphology, scaling, and design in organisms applied to engineering structures. Mechanical principles in nature and their application to engineering devices. Mechanical behavior of biological materials as governed by underlying microstructure, with the potential for synthesis into engineered materials. Trade-offs between redundancy and efficiency. Students will work in teams on projects where they will take examples of designs, concepts, and models from biology and determine their potential in specific engineering applications.
Minimum
3
Maximum
3
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; S/U Option
Instructors
Dharan
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in engineering or consent of instructor.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Cross-Listed Course(s)
Formats
Lecture
Term
Fall and Spring
Duration (in weeks)
15
Minimum Hours
3
Maximum Hours
3
Minimum Hours
6
Maximum Hours
6