Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2020-2021
BIOE 464 - EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX
Long Title: EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX
Department: Bioengineering
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): BIOS 341 OR BIOC 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 distribution within and design of connective tissues and organs techniques for quantitative analysis of matrix, techniques for measurement and modeling of connective tissue biomechanics, changes with growth and aging and tissue/matrix degradation. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: BIOE 524. Recommended Prerequisite(s): BIOE 372, BIOC/BIOE 341. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOE 464 if student has credit for BIOE 524.