Introduction to bioengineering
Summary
This course provides engineering students with a foundational understanding of bioengineering, a multidisciplinary field that integrates principles of biology, chemistry, and engineering.
Content
This course serves as an entry point for engineering students with limited background in biology to explore the interdisciplinary realm of bioengineering. From the fundamentals of cell biology to cutting-edge topics like synthetic biology and microfluidics, students will gain insight into how biological principles intersect with engineering to drive innovation. The course emphasizes key concepts, techniques, and applications, preparing students to apply engineering principles to biological systems, laying the groundwork for future advancements in healthcare, biotechnology, and beyond.
Course outline:
- General Introduction
- Cell Biology
- DNA and RNA
- Proteins
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Interactions
- Techniques and Methods
- Microfluidics
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Synthetic Biology
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts of biology and how they relate to engineering
- Choose appropriate techniques and methods when studying or engineering biological systems
- Integrate engineering and biological know-how
- Develop new bioengineering techniques and methods
- Explain the current state-of-the-art in various bioengineering domains.
Assessment methods
Written final exam plus a couple of take home exercises during the semester.
Supervision
| Office hours | Yes |
| Assistants | Yes |
| Forum | Yes |
In the programs
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to bioengineering
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to bioengineering
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to bioengineering
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to bioengineering
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to bioengineering
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to bioengineering
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to bioengineering
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional