Bio-Inspired Design

Last Updated: Tue, 08/18/2026
Syllabus
_BIDclass syllabus 11Aug25_1.pdf (190.03 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4740
Section:
A
CRN
86748
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Jeanette
Instructor last name:
Yen
Catalog Description
We examine evolutionary adaptation as a source for engineering design inspiration, utilizing principles of scaling, adaptability, and robust multifunctionality that characterize biological systems.

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Wed, 07/29/2026
Syllabus
Fall-2026-89687-Najafi-BIOS-4699-NAJ.pdf (58.53 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4699
Section:
NAJ
CRN
89687
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Farzaneh
Instructor last name:
Najafi
Catalog Description
Undergraduate research under the guidance of a faculty member for juniors and seniors.

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Tue, 07/28/2026
Syllabus
BIOS 4699 FA26 OBS Syllabus.pdf (141.18 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4699
Section:
OBS
CRN
87935
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Christine
Instructor last name:
Spencer
Catalog Description
Undergraduate research under the guidance of a faculty member for juniors and seniors.

Research Assistantship

Last Updated: Thu, 04/02/2026
Syllabus
BIOS 4698 Undergraduate Research Assistant, syllabus 2026Fa.pdf (198.8 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4698
Section:
HAM
CRN
86902
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Brian
Instructor last name:
Hammer
Catalog Description

Undergraduate research under the guidance of a faculty member for juniors and seniors.

Independnt Research Proj

Last Updated: Tue, 04/14/2026
Syllabus
BIOS 4690 FA26 Syllabus.pdf (170.38 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4690
Section:
A
CRN
86949
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Christine
Instructor last name:
Spencer
Catalog Description

Independent research with proposal and manuscript writing, conducted with the guidance of a faculty member.

Research Project Lab

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
BIOL 4590 Fall 2026 syllabus_0.pdf (76.95 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4590
Section:
AL
CRN
86955
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Vinayak
Instructor last name:
Agarwal
Catalog Description

Experience in designing, implementing, and communicating a biology research project, and practical training in modern approaches for biological research.

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