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BIOL 611

Comparative Biomechanics

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
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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.

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Lecture3

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Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

Terms

fall

Related Courses

Cross Listed With ME 611

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Learning Outcomes

  • acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
  • apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
  • apply scientific research and theory to advance knowledge about biological systems.