Comparative Biomechanics

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

An exploration of structure/function relationships of organisms, with an emphasis on animals, over a range of size scales and environments. Study of the physical principles influencing organization, use, and evolution of biological tissues and structures. Offered with evolutionary, ecological, and mechanical perspectives. Prerequisite(s): 3 units from Zoology 401, 403, 461. Also known as: (formerly Biology 599.01 (Comparative Biomechanics))