Biomimicry as a tool for Innovation

Biomimicry is an interdisciplinary discipline and methodology that studies structural, functional and systemic solutions from nature and abstracts them to generate fresh and new designs. The course will provide the students with experience and practical tools in developing new design solutions via a bio-mimetic approach. Biomimicry, or bio inspired design, is introduced along the course through project based learning (PBL), integrated with laboratory activities (model biological systems). Through the course the students will initially be introduced to the more relevant fields of bio-mimetic applications, and will be challenged to create real problems scenarios and apply the methodology. The accomplishment of the course will assist the students in the research and design of viable solutions, and with building a professional presentation of their research and work. The interdisciplinary aspect of the course is emphasized in order to allow team work, the development of communication skills and a multiple perspectives approach to the process of innovation, all critical aspects of future professions.

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