ME-5034: Bio-Inspired Technology

Description: Introduction to engineering solutions inspired by the functional mechanisms of biological systems. An overview of bio-inspired technology and the state of the art. Exploration of the relationship between engineered and natural biological systems. Concepts of biological systems, such as evolutionary optimization, sensing, actuation, control, system integration, assembly, and materials in engineering terms. State-of-the art of bio-inspired technology. Interdisciplinary analysis skills are practiced in projects where man-made and biological systems are evaluated for parallels and the technological potential of the biological systems. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing required.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

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