Bio-Inspired Design

Last Updated: Thu, 04/16/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4740
Section:
HEL
CRN
92626
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Michael
Instructor last name:
Helms
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. Credit not allowed for both ME 4740 and (BIOL 4740, or ISYE 4740 or PTFE 4740 or MSE 4740).

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Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Wed, 04/08/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4699
Section:
KS3
CRN
82736
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Satish
Instructor last name:
Kumar
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4699
Section:
ST2
CRN
83629
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Todd
Instructor last name:
Sulchek
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4699
Section:
DF3
CRN
83995
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
F. Levent
Instructor last name:
Degertekin
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Wed, 04/01/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4699
Section:
PO3
CRN
82489
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Olivier
Instructor last name:
Pierron
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4699
Section:
HT3
CRN
91881
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Tequila
Instructor last name:
Harris
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4699
Section:
ST3
CRN
82487
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Todd
Instructor last name:
Sulchek
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Course status
Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4699
Section:
EB3
CRN
93752
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Bachir
Instructor last name:
Elfil
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
4699
Section:
JA3
CRN
84413
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Amit
Instructor last name:
Jariwala
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Active