Foundations of Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue Biomechanics

How do physical forces influence biological processes at the microscopic and macroscopic levels? This course provides a clear, text-based introduction to biomechanics, bridging the gap between physical mechanics and biological systems. You will learn how to analyze biological structures by applying fundamental physical laws to molecules, cells, and tissues. By completing this course, you will understand the mechanical behavior of biological systems and be able to model biomechanical phenomena across different length scales. You will learn to: Apply scaling laws to predict how physical forces scale down to the cellular level; Understand the principles of statistical mechanics governing molecular motors and biopolymers; Analyze cell mechanics using continuum models and viscoelasticity theories; Evaluate tissue-level mechanics, focusing on stress, strain, and constitutive equations; Examine modern computational modeling concepts used in biomechanics research today. The course begins with essential terminology, basic physical concepts, and foundational definitions before moving into detailed structural modeling and mechanical analysis of biological materials. This course is designed for beginners, engineering students, and life science enthusiasts with no prior advanced mechanics background. Start your journey into biological engineering and master the physical principles of life today.