MECENGC216
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Molecular Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of the Cell
Course Title
Molecular Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of the Cell
Course Description
This course develops and applies scaling laws and the methods of continuum and statistical mechanics to understand micro- and nano-scale mechanobiological phenomena involved in the living cell with particular attention the nucleus and the cytoskelton as well as the interactions of the cell with the extracellular matrix and how these interactions may cause changes in cell architecture and biology, consequently leading to functional adaptation or pathological conditions.
Minimum
4
Maximum
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; S/U Option
Instructors
Mofrad
American Cultures Requirement
No
Reading and Composition Requirement
None of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Prerequisite
MATH 54, PHYSICS 7A; BIO ENG 102 or MEC ENG C85; or instructor’s consent.
Or instructor's consent.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if the following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Course Objectives
Student Learning Outcomes
Cross-Listed Course(s)
Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Spring
Duration (in weeks)
15
Minimum Hours
3
Maximum Hours
3
Minimum Hours
1
Maximum Hours
1
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Maximum Hours
8