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The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for additional information.

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BE 835  Engineering Analysis and Optimization of Biological Systems

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline, and one year of biological science.
Description:
Application of quantitative modeling methods to the description, analysis, design, and operation of biological systems. Dimensional analysis. Theory of models. Network design. Life-cycle assessment. Multi-criteria optimization.
Effective Dates:
FS04 - US14


BE 835  Modeling Methods in Biosystems Engineering

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
Recommended Background:
Undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline, and one year of biological science.
Restrictions:
Open to graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources or in the College of Engineering.
Description:
Establish generalized model planning and execution skills, which is applicable to individual topics/projects/areas in biological systems.
Effective Dates:
FS14 - Open