BEE 6550

Biologically Inspired Microsystems Engineering

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BEE 2220 or equivalent, BIOG 1500 or equivalent bio lab; or permission of instructor.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2022FA, 2021FA

When Offered Spring.

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