EGR 107 - Mapping Engineering onto Biology

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Engineering

Description:

Introduction to concepts and implementation of Mapping Engineering onto Biology. Explores both a new learning paradigm as well as methodologies for reverse engineering biological systems. Uses a Bow-Tie Hierarchy of scale applying traditional design methodology in order to reverse engineer healthy functioning systems that represent Problems Nature Solved (Engineering Biology) and Problems Nature Has (i.e. we have in disease) (Engineering Pathology). Third (inventive) phase is to forward engineer new approaches to medicine or new technologies. Students in design teams of four, carry out course assignment that asks a different and interesting to the student, problem nature solved? Out-of-class open counseling with instructors and expert faculty across campus. Instructor: Needham

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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