CHEME 5450

Introduction to Systems and Synthetic Biology

Course Description

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

This course will explore experimental and computational Systems and Synthetic Biology principles. It will address critical challenges in human health, biopharmaceutical production, and bioenergy systems. The primary emphasis will be on understanding the structure, properties, and role of signal transduction and metabolic pathways in these applications. Additionally, the course will cover essential tools and strategies used in the emerging fields of whole-cell and cell-free Synthetic Biology to program novel behavior in cells or cell-free systems. This course will prepare students for advanced research positions and professional practice.

Permission Note Open to: graduate students, seniors, juniors in STEM disciplines.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP

Outcomes

• Integrate biology, chemistry, and engineering principles to manipulate complex biological networks for applications in human health, biopharmaceutical production, and bioenergy systems.
• Demonstrate mastery of emerging Systems and Synthetic Biology trends and technologies to address health and biopharmaceutical challenges for advanced research and professional practice.
• Engage in collaborative projects, applying the knowledge to solve real-world inspired problems with broad societal impact.

When Offered Spring.

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