ENGN 267 - Bioengineering and Bioinspired Design

FDR: SC Science, Math, CS Distribution
Credits: 3

Prerequisite: PHYS 112. Same as BIOL 267. This course integrates biology, physics, engineering, and quantitative methods to study how an animal’s physiology is optimized to perform a critical function, as well as how these biological systems inspire new technologies. The first half of this course focuses on integrative case studies, such as: How does a gecko lizard leap 30 m from the forest floor and survive the landing unscathed; Why are conch shells fracture resistant and how are they inspiring the next generation of protective gear? How is the mantis shrimp eye guiding the next revolution in optical data storage technology? The second half of the course is project based: student teams develop their own bioinspired systems. This course is intended for students interested in working on problems at the boundary of biology and physics/engineering and is appropriate for those who have more experience in one field than the other.