BEE 4550

Biologically Inspired Microsystems Engineering

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

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.  Lecture only for 2 credits; lecture and lab for 3 credits.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one year of biology (BIOMG 1350, BIOG 1440, BIOG 1445 or BIOEE 1610 or equivalent), BEE 2220 or equivalent, or co-registration in BEE 3500; or permission of instructor.

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