Biomimicry

Description
The concentration in biomimicry concentration is designed to address the growing interest in biomimicry knowledge and training, and students who complete the concentration will be enabled to integrate biomimicry principles and tools into their prospective career. The biomimicry concentration consists of four core classes, one elective course within the student's discipline, and a practicum capstone course offered through either the student's discipline or BMY 430 Biomimicry Practicum.

Requirements

• Students must have a 3.00 GPA in order to add the undergraduate certificate in biomimicry.
• Students complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division (300-400 level) hours for this concentration.
• Students must earn a grade of "B" or better in all biomimicry concentration courses.
• Students should complete SOS 110 prior to enrolling in the certificate or in the first semester of enrollment.

Core Courses - 12 credit hours - Students must complete BMY 230, BMY 302, and BMY 304 prior to the Elective and Capstone.

BMY 230 / BIO 230: How Nature Works (3) 

BMY 302 Principles of Life (3) **Notes: BMY 302 is typically only offered in spring semester.

BMY 304 The Practice of Biomimicry (3) **Notes: BMY 304 is typically only offered in fall semester.

SOS 110 Sustainable World (3)

Elective - 3 credit hours

Upper Division Elective course that is biomimicry-related and ideally makes a connection between the student's two concentration areas.  The elective must be approved in advance by a biomimicry advisor (who will seek final approval from The Biomimicry Center) (3)

Capstone - 3 credit hours

Upper Division Capstone course is required. To fulfill this requirement, students may take 1) a biomimicry-focused capstone in their corresponding major (requires pre-approval from a biomimicry advisor and final approval from The Biomimicry Center), BMY 430 Biomimicry Practicum (3) (Prerequisite(s): BMY 230; BMY 302; BMY 304)

Notes: Students may take a biomimicry-focused capstone in their corresponding concentration upon approval from the School of Sustainability and The Biomimicry Center.