Biological Engineering at the molecular and cellular level focusing on different organisms (viruses, bacteria, cells, animals, and plants) and different scales (nano, molecular, cellular, tissue, and environment) with three underlying themes

1. DNA and cancer;
2. Introduction of quantitative analysis and measurement; and
3. Ethics in molecular and cellular bioengineering.

Emphasis will be placed on integration of molecular and cell biology with engineering.

Prerequisites: biochemistry or AEP 252 or permission from Professor Luo.

Nucleic Acid engineering focuses on manipulating nucleic acid molecules in a true engineering sense as well as in the "genetic engineering" sense by treating nucleic acids (including DNA, RNA, PNA, and TNA) as both genetic and generic materials. Both biomedical and non-biomedical applications of nucleic acid engineering are introduced, including tool kits for nucleic acid engineering and current examples of DNA-based medicine. A design project and formal project presentation are required.

Prerequisites: BEE 360 or permission from Professor Luo.

This course serves as a broad survey of all aspects of bioengineering, including biomedical, bioprocess, biological, and bioenvironmental engineering and aspects of biotechnology. Sessions may be technical presentations or discussions. Sessions may occasionally be held outside of scheduled times.