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AA113N - Structures: Why Things Don't (and Sometimes Do) Fall Down
Preference to freshmen. How structures created by nature or built by human beings keep things up and keep things in. Topics: nature's structures from microorganisms to large vertebrae; buildings from ancient dwellings to modern skyscrapers; spacecraft and airplanes; boats from ancient times to America's Cup sailboats, and how they win or break; sports equipment from Odysseus's bow to modern skis; and biomedical devices including bone replacements and cardiovascular stents. How composite materials are used to make a structure light and strong. Preference to frosh; sophomores admitted if space available. Application required; due NOON Dec 5; apply at introsems.stanford.edu.
GERs: DB-EngrAppSci
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2008-2009 Winter
| Sec | Type | Instructor | Room | Units | Days | Times | ||
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| 01 | SU Intro Seminar - Freshman | George Springer | Hewlett Teaching Center Rm 101 | 3 | Mon Wed | 12:50-2:05pm |
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