EGR 32FCS - Mapping Engineering into Biology

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Engineering

Description:

Students will be introduced to the new and exciting ways in which we can start to bring engineering and biology together. The course asks fundamental questions such as "How did Nature solve problem X?" and "What are the problems that Nature has?" and explore how to forward engineer new products and processes inspired by Nature's own solutions. The seminar will give students a foundation to achieve technological innovation through effective channeling of creativity and scientific principles. The class divides in teams and ranges of expertise and interest in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering are encouraged to join in. Instructor consent required. Instructors: Needham and Bonaventura

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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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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