EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX
This course will address the biology, organization, mechanics, and turnover of extracellular matrix. There will be an emphasis on cells and cell-matrix interactions, matrix distribution within and design of connective tissues and organs techniques for quantitative analysis of matrix, techniques for measurement and modeling of connective tissue biomechanics, changes with growth and aging and tissue/matrix degradation. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: BIOE 524 . Recommended Prerequisite(s): BIOE 372 , BIOC/ BIOE 341 . Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOE 464 if student has credit for BIOE 524 .
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX Department: Bioengineering Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level Prerequisite(s): BIOS 341 or BIOC 341
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027