Average rating
3.6
13 temporary mock ratings
Difficulty
3.7
course-linked average
Courses
8
in seeded sections
Biomedical Imaging & Instrumentation and Cellular, Molecular and Genome Engineering & Synthetic Biology applied to the areas of Drug Delivery; Translational Diagnostic Technologies; Neuroengineering and Gene & Cell Therapies.
APPL 800
Thesis research under the supervision of faculty. Repeatable for Credit.
BIOE 422
This course will examine the gene therapy field, with topics ranging from gene delivery to vectors to ethics of gene therapy. The design principles for engineering improved gene delivery vectors, both viral and nonviral, will be discussed. The course will culminate in a design project focused on engineering a gene delivery device for a specific therapeutic application. Cross-list: BIOE 522. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOE 422 if student has credit for BIOE 522.
BIOE 500
Repeatable for Credit.
BIOE 506
Independent investigation of a specific topic in modern bioengineering research under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable for Credit.
BIOE 507
Students take BIOE 507 as a Component I of the research concentration of the MBE program. The class is 2 credit hours counting toward an MBE degree. The project may vary depending on the mentor’s group focus and range from lab assay work, material studies, design, and assembly of biomedical devices, simulations, and many others. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOE 507 if student has credit for BIOE 307.
BIOE 522
Gene therapy suffered from major clinical setbacks in the late 1990’s, putting the entire field of genetic medicine at a standstill. However, through perseverance and strategic re-thinking of how viruses and cells could be used as therapeutics, the field is currently experiencing a biotechnological revolution. In December of 2017, a virus-based gene therapy drug was approved by the FDA, making it the first of its kind for the treatment of an inherited disease. This landmark achievement is just the beginning of a new era of human therapeutics. This class will discuss the gene therapy field – where it was and where it is now. Clinically important vectors currently under human testing, and opportunities for the next generation of improved gene delivery vectors will be presented. The biological and physiological barriers to efficient gene delivery will be investigated in order to spur new ideas for improving vector efficiency and specificity. Cross-list: BIOE 422. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOE 522 if student has credit for BIOE 422.
BIOE 607
Students take BIOE 607 as a Component II of research concentration of the MBE program. The class is 5 credit hours counting toward MBE degree. The project focuses on research project defined within Component I and its results. Results will be presented to open forum of students and faculty. The grade for this class is awarded based on the report and presentation.
SSPB 800
Graduate students will conduct independent research/thesis project under the direction of their advisor. Repeatable for Credit.
