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BIOL 411

Comparative Biomechanics

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Standard

Overview

Description

This course will review bio-material properties, muscles, scaling laws, animal sensory systems and central pattern generators. Students will learn about jumping fleas, sliding slugs, flying flies, gripping geckos, trotting turkeys, and so much more.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • MATH 181 with a “C” or better
  • ME 311 with a “C’ or better
  • BIOL 316 with a “C” or better
MATH 181ME 311BIOL 316
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Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s):MATH 181 with a “C” or better; ME 311 with a “C’ or better or BIOL 316 with a “C” or better.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

Terms

fall

Related Courses

Cross Listed With ME 411

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.