Introduction to bioengineering

EE-526 / 3 credits

Teacher: Maerkl Sebastian

Language: English

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

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