This course introduces key topics in interdisciplinary biomedical engineering involving the investigation or application of cell-based systems. Students will learn to integrate engineering design principles and mathematical models with knowledge of applied cellular and molecular biology to characterize, understand and optimize cellular responses within 3-D engineered microenvironments.

Prerequisite(s): BME 3201A/B, Biology 1202B, Biochemistry 2280A.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours per week, 3 additional hours, 4 times per term.