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2016-2017 Official General Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

BIO 211 - Self-organizing Systems


Introduction to the fundamental principles involved in the self-organization of living systems, extending from molecules, to cells, tissues, organisms and social systems.  Focus on developing an understanding of emergent properties, based on computational investigations of processes such as diffusion, protein folding and clustering.  Analytical procedures for characterizing self-organizing systems.  Needed by Engineering Science students transferring to BU in Bioengineering.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  MAT 181 Calculus and BIO 111 General Biology I or consent of instructor

Credits: 4
Hours
4 Lecture Hours