BIO 405 Biomechanics (4 credits)

The role of physics in biological systems and the organismal and super-organismal level. Lectures will cover a range of biomechanics disciplines, presenting underlying physical principles and their biological ramifications. Laboratories will provide experience with the experimental techniques available to measure forces relevant to biological systems. Two 75-minute lecture periods, one three-hour laboratory period. Additional prerequisite: one semester of University or General Physics. Prerequisites: BIO 201 and CHM 125