Last Updated: Fri, 04/03/2026 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: Jeannette 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. Administrative Data Course status Active