Solid and Gel Mechanics

4 credits

Introduces solid mechanics and interactions of biological structures and medical materials. Emphasizes the relationships between composition, structure, properties, and performance of metals and ceramics, synthetic and natural macromolecules, cells, tissues, and self assembling systems. Prerequisite: either CHEM 162, CHEM 164, or CHEM 165; either PHYS 122 or PHYS 142; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in BIOEN 315. Offered: A.