ME-4034: Bio-Inspired Technology
Description: Introduction to engineering solutions inspired by biological systems. Overview over the approach of bio-inspired technology and the state of the art. Exploration of the relationship between engineered and natural biological systems. Explanation of concepts of biological systems, such as evolutionary optimization, sensing, actuation, control, system integration, assembly and materials in engineering terms. Practice of interdisciplinary analysis skills in technical report writing projects where man-made and biological systems are evaluated for parallels to engineering and their technological potential.
Pathways: N/A
Course Hours: 3 credits
Corequisites: N/A
Crosslist: N/A
Repeatability: N/A
Sections Taught: 6
Average GPA: 3.30 (rounds to B+)
Strict A Rate (No A-) : 29.89%
Average Withdrawal Rate: 6.08%
| Rolf Mueller | 2024 | 52.0% | 28.6% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.30 | 6 |