Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2024-2025
MSNE 222 - BIOMIMETIC MATERIALS
Long Title: MATERIALS IN NATURE AND BIOMIMETIC STRATEGIES
Department: Materials Science & NanoEng
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
Description: This course will discuss the origin of several materials that exist in nature from a technology perspective and strategies to replicate them using synthetic materials processing protocols. Silicates, carbon-based materials, abalone shells, bone, etc. will be used to discuss the fascinating architecture developed by nature. Similarly, several functional structures designed by nature such as Gecko tape and IR sensors will be discussed for designing bio-medic structures and devices. NOTE: Not offered every year. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MSNE 555.