Last Updated: Fri, 04/03/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ISYE
Course number:
4740
Section:
A
CRN
91053
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Jeannette
Instructor last name:
Yen
Catalog Description

We examine evolutionary adaptation as a course for engineering design inspiration, utilizing principles of scaling, adaptability, and robust multifunctionality that characterize biological systems. Credit not allowed for both ISYE 4740 and (BIOL 4740, or PTFE 4740 or MSE 4740 or ME 4740).

Administrative Data
Course status
Active