Engineering Cell Biology

3 credits

Introduces engineering approaches for analysis and control of cell structure and function, and application of such technologies in cell biology studies. Covers the basics of cell biology, engineering cellular microenvironments, as well as effects of external engineering stimuli on cellular processes, which have significant implications in various diseases such as cancer, neuromuscular disease, and cardiovascular disease. Prerequisite: either CHEM 142, CHEM 143, or CHEM 145; and BIOL 200; recommended: Introductory Biology, General Chemistry