Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX

Department: Bioengineering

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 341

Description: This course will address the biology, organization, mechanics, and turnover of extracellular matrix. There will be an emphasis on cells and cell-matrix interactions, matrix distributions in connective tissues and organs, techniques for measurement and modeling, changes with growth and aging, and tissue/matrix degradation. Cross-list: BIOS 464. Recommended Prerequisite(s): BIOE 372, BIOC 341.