BEE 6550

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BEE 6550
Biologically Inspired Microsystems Engineering

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

Covers fundamental mechanisms that nature uses to build and control living systems at micro- and nano-meter length scales; engineering principles for fabricating micro/nano-meter scale devices; examples of solving contemporary problems in the health sector and environment. The lab sessions will provide students with hands on experiences in cell culture, microfluidic device and live cell imaging techniques. Graduate students will take a leadership role in the team projects (which consists of the mid-term presentation, final presentation, as well as lab).  Lecture only for 2 credits; lecture and lab for 3 credits.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: thermodynamics course.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BEE 4550

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18321 BEE 6550   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one year of biology, BEE 2220 or an equivalent thermodynamics course, or co-registration in BEE 3500 or permission of instructor.