Mechanics of Biological Systems Courses of Potential Interest to Physics Grad Students
1/17/2013
Course:TAM 598 IJ (4 credits) ADVANCED MECHANICS OF BIOLOGICAL SOLIDS
Instructor: Dr. Iwona Jasiuk, Dept. of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Office: 2101C MEL, Ph: (217) 333-9259, e-mail: ijasiuk@illinois.edu
Time/location: Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM; 403B2 Engineering Hall.
Prerequisites: Continuum mechanics or equivalent (can be taken concurrently).
Description: Modeling of biological materials: mineralized tissues (bone, dentin, enamel, nacre), soft tissues (muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage, brain, skin, arteries and veins), natural fibers (spider silk, sisal, cotton, wool), and woods (balsa, bamboo, cork) and other. Structure-property relations for biological materials. Micromechanics models, theories of growth, regeneration, and remodeling. Biomimetic and bioinspired materials.
Course: TAM 498 IJ -- MECHANICS OF BIOLOGICAL SOLIDS
3 credits - undergraduate
4 credits - graduate (includes a project)
Instructor: Dr. Iwona Jasiuk, Dept. of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Office: 2101C MEL, Ph: (217) 333-9259, e-mail: ijasiuk@illinois.edu
Time/location: Wednesdays 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM and Fridays at 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM in 403B2 Engineering Hall.
Prerequisites: Basic courses in engineering mechanics, biology, or physics.
Description: Modeling of biological materials: mineralized tissues (bone, dentin, enamel, nacre), soft tissues (muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage, brain, skin, arteries and veins), natural fibers (spider silk, sisal, cotton, wool), and woods (balsa, bamboo, cork) and other. Structure-property relations for biological materials. Micromechanics models, theories of growth, regeneration, and remodeling. Biomimetic and bioinspired materials.