3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
The course covers key chemical concepts one needs in order to modify existing biomolecules, link biomolecules with other (bio)molecules, link biomolecules with inorganic entities, create composite (bio)structures, modify specific properties of biomolecules, alter/enhance biomolecule functionality. Taken together, the rational application of these biological, chemical, and engineering tools can be used to; engineer new biomolecules, design sensors for molecular detection, create diagnostic tests, develop new imaging modalities, and design and test novel biomaterials, to name a few examples.
Learning Outcomes1Describe and discuss the physiochemical properties of biomolecules.
2Design new molecules to perform new functions.
3Able to critically analyze literature on biomolecular engineering.
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made by Purdue students.