An advanced, individual scholarly project under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Prereq: junior or senior.

Introduction to culture and phenotyping of mammalian cells (cell line models), with applications to bioengineering and biomedical sciences.. Skills, techniques, and knowledge covered include sterile technique, cell culture, cell line models, cell proliferation, cell survival, cell migration, cell adhesion, and drug response. Inquiry-based team projects investigate cell proliferation, cell death, transfection, flow cytometry, 3D scaffolds, or cell imaging. Prereq: General Microbiology Class and Lab.

Application of modern approaches to the characterization and purification of proteins. Emphasis on recombinant protein production and purification, analytical techniques for characterization of proteins, enzyme kinetics, and molecular visualization of protein structure. Prereq: one semester of biochemistry or permission. Special fee.

Team based laboratory course focuses on developing the project planned in BENG 763. Major report is due at mid-semester after first prototype is completed. A second report is due at the end of the semester to indicate improvements on initial design. Writing intensive.