3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
This course introduces the applications of biological molecules in different engineering fields. The first part of the course will provide a general overview of fundamental molecular and cell biology, biophysics and biomechanics. The second part of the course will focus on three specific areas, namely 1) biopolymer, 2) nanobiotechnology and 3) genetic engineering. For each focus area, a general overview will be provided followed by in-class discussions of seminal papers of the field and team-based case studies. The goal of the course is to introduce the recent advances in the interface of biology and engineering to our students and prepare them for research and development work in interdisciplinary environments.
Learning Outcomes1Learn fundamental molecular and cell biology, biophysics and biomechanics.
2Focus on three specific areas, namely 1) biopolymer, 2) nanobiotechnology and 3) genetic engineering. For each focus area, a general overview will be provided followed by in-class discussions of seminal papers of the field and team-based case studies.
3Work a 3-4 person to group to develop case studies and make a class presentation on state-of-the-art biotechnology.
4Develop an individual project on recent progresses in a specific bioengineering field. An oral and final report will be required.
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made by Purdue students.