BMED 6500 - Mechanobiology

Institution:

Roberts Wesleyan University

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Description:

Mechanical regulation of biological systems will be discussed. Topics include principles and concepts of mechanobiology; embryogenesis and histogenesis of tissues with particular references to skeletal system; physical forces at cellular, tissue and organ level; mechanical regulation of cellular behavior, tissue growth, and organ development; limits of mechanical regulation; biochemical influences; application of mechanobiology to tissue regeneration. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BMED 4540 or ENGR 2530 with permission from the instructor. When Offered: Graduate course; spring semester, alternate years. Credit Hours: 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.Roberts.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 594-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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