BEE 3650 - Properties of Biological Materials

Fall, spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGRD 2020. Satisfies BE laboratory experience requirement.

J. A. Bartsch.

Mechanics and structural properties of biological materials; mechanical testing of animal, plant, and food products. Laboratory exercises involve quasistatic and dynamic testing of materials and interpretation of test results. Uses experimental techniques to determine engineering properties of these materials.

Outcome 1: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

Outcome 2: An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

Outcome 3: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.