Basic principles of plant and animal biology, including cell biology, biochemistry, energetics, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Appreciation of scientific method in general and biological methodology. Lab component will emphasize the use of methodologies typical of biological studies.

CILO-1: To interpret fundamental knowledge of physiological system function and dysfunction. CILO-2: To analyze physiological systems from both biologist and engineering perspectives. CILO-3: To interpret some biological disorders and apply engineering practice to monitor and/or to relax them. CILO-4: To interpret how solutions manifested in biological systems may potentially be applied to the solution of traditional engineering problems or vice versa. CILO-5: Το recognize the safety and ethical issues associated with testing and implementation of biomedical devices and treatments.