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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2023
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MSNE 222 001 (CRN: 15675)
BIOMIMETIC MATERIALS
Long Title: MATERIALS IN NATURE AND BIOMIMETIC STRATEGIES
Department: Materials Science & NanoEng
Instructor: Vajtai, Robert
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (21-AUG-2023 - 1-DEC-2023)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 13
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 40
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 14
Enrollment data as of: 31-OCT-2024 8:30PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
12-DEC-2023
9:00AM - 12:00PM T
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. Cross-list: MSNE 555.