Arizona State University Rob Walton College of Global Futures 7 courses 30 total credits
The world's only Master of Science program in biomimicry is offered in conjunction with The Biomimicry Center, in cooperation with Biomimicry 3.8, the internationally recognized leader in the field. Biomimicry, the practice of emulating nature's strategies for human designs, empowers change agents passionate about a world mentored by life's genius to work toward innovative and sustainable solutions to pressing global challenges. It involves exploring the way business is conducted, buildings and products are designed, governments operate, health care is provided, goods are manufactured and how future generations is educated --- all inspired by nature's time-tested sustainable solutions developed over the last 3.8 billion years. Through the program's curriculum, you focus on this emerging field, with a sustainability emphasis. You complete core content and elective courses, and you also gain biomimicry experience in biome-based applications, business case studies and biological strategy research; in addition, you complete a self-designed biomimicry project in your chosen career field.
| Required Core | 14 credits |
| Electives or Research | 10 credits |
| Other Requirements | 6 credits |
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BMY 501 | Essentials of Biomimicry | 1 |
| BMY 502 | Life's Principles | 4 |
| BMY 503 | Biology Taught Functionally | 4 |
| BMY 504 | Biomimicry Thinking | 4 |
| BMY 505 | The Ethos of Biomimicry: A Pathway from Practice to Philosophy | 1 |
| Total Required Core | 14 credits | |
Electives or Research
Other Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BMY 530 | Virtual Design Lab Practicum | 2 |
| BMY 580 | Topic: BioBrainstorm Practicum | 2 |
| BMY 580 | Topic: BioBrainstorm Practicum | 2 |
| BMY 580 | Topic: BioBrainstorm Practicum | 2 |
| Total Other Requirements | 6 credits | |
Culminating Experience
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