Cell and Molecular Engineering
BMEN 3331
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
This course will cover physiological function from a cellular, molecular, and biophysical perspective, with applications to bioengineering design. Topics include protein structure and function, enzymes, the structure and nature of DNA, gene expression, protein trafficking, the cellular structure and function of various cellular organelles. Modern methods for designing, producing, and characterizing novel proteins and peptides will be examined. Students will also learn about energy and the function of mitochondria, cellular communication and the function of the extracellular matrix, cell motility, cell division, cell signaling, and cell adhesion. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 2420 and CHEM 1312.
Offering Frequency: Each semester
Grades: 278
Median GPA: A
Mean GPA: 3.633