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MECH483 - Mechanics and Energy Conversion in Living Cells

Description

Engineering introduction to cell architecture. Cell components and their functions. Families of molecules used by cells. The role of water in cell architecture. Proteins - the machine systems of cells. DNA. Energy conversion and the control of metabolic processes. Mechanics of the cytoskeleton and cell membranes. Developments in diagnostic and treatment systems based on cell mechanobiology. Readings in bio-inspired engineering systems, biotechnology, tissue regeneration, molecular diagnostics and targeted drug delivery.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-1

Cross-listed courses

BME525 - Mechanics and Energy Conversion in Living Cells
MECH510 - Mechanics and Energy Conversion in Living Cells

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of MECH 483, MECH 450A (if taken in the same topic), MECH 450B (if taken in the same topic), MECH 450C (if taken in the same topic), MECH 450D (if taken in the same topic), MECH 450E (if taken in the same topic), MECH 450F (if taken in the same topic), MECH 510, BME 525.
  • A combined undergraduate and graduate course.

Course offered by

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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