Biology for Engineers Introductory Class Module 1 PDF

BIOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS Welcome aboard!! Course objectives To understand basic organization of various biological systems. Critically analyse, apply and translate -engineering perspective. Intersection between biology and engineering Bionics: Development of a modern system...

BIOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS Welcome aboard!! Course objectives To understand basic organization of various biological systems. Critically analyse, apply and translate -engineering perspective. Intersection between biology and engineering Bionics: Development of a modern system or set of functions based on a similar system that exists in nature. Biomimetics: Process of mimicking the formation, structure or function of a biologically produced substance or material in order to produce or synthesize an artificial product.  Tapping into Nature Learning from nature-source of bioinspiration for us. Many elegant solutions to engineering problems have been inspired by biological phenomena. Superhydrophobic-lotus leaves Source of bioinspiration Outcome (Biomimicry) No pain needles one millimetre long and with a diameter of 0.1 millimetres. They etched slices of silicon dioxide into a jagged shape and bonded them together. There are two serrated shanks that form the outer surface of the needle. A central shaft then slides between them to inject or withdraw the sample. The needle is connected to a small reservoir that is equipped with an optical sensor to analyze samples. Self healing concrete “Bacteria the Builder” Bio-inspired by muscles Biomimetics or biomimicry is the imitation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems Thank you