MSE 5605
Form and Function of Biological Materials
This course explores the vital role of materials in living systems. Students will learn about the chemistry of biomolecular building blocks, processes that control the composition and structure of biological materials, and the emergence of life-sustaining material properties. Special emphasis will be placed on material architecture and processes that differentiate biological materials from classical engineering materials.
Topics
- Explain the chemical and physical principles that determine structure and properties in biological materials.
- Demonstrate understanding of how the properties of biological materials support life.
- Use composition, processing, structure and other characteristics of biological materials to explain how they differ from conventional engineering materials.
- Analyze biological materials to reveal structure-property relationships.
Official roster learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027