IB 199

Spring 2011

Part of Term B
Mar 14-May 4
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CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
51139
Discussion/
Recitation
MA
3:00PM -4:50PM
TR
Burrill Hall
Alleyne, M
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
03/14/11-05/04/11
Degree Notes:
Discovery course.
Credit:
2 hours
Section Info:
Topic: BioInspiration. Nature can serve as inspiration for important technological advancements. In the future, our health, the environment, and other societal problems will benefit from basic research in biology. In this course animal and plant physiology, behavior and ecology will be discussed to serve as inspiration for innovation. Examples of the varied topics to be discussed: efficient architecture, cooperative control, robotics, multimodal sensory integration, and advanced materials. This course will explore past, present and future examples of innovative solutions to societal probelms that were inspired by nature. First Year of Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course.
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Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
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