BIOL-120 Biology for Engineers
This course is designed
for engineering majors; it provides an introduction to cellular and molecular
biology concepts from a quantitative perspective and modern experimental
techniques that provide the foundation for modern biotechnology and
bioengineering.
Notes
Students who have successfully completed CHEM-101 or CHEM-135 in a previous semester should contact the Science, Engineering, and Technology division office to register.
Hours Weekly
3 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Communicate biological concepts and terminology related to cells and biomolecules using appropriate
symbols, notation, and vocabulary. - 2. Perform quantitative analysis of biological processes, using both analytical and computational
methods. - 3. Analyze and interpret data from biological systems and/or bioengineering experimentation.
- 4. Identify the structure and components of each cell type, and understand their functions.
- 5. Explain the chemistry, structure, and function of biomolecules.
- 6. Describe selected experimental techniques in biology and the underlying concepts.
- 7. Describe the mechanisms involved in molecular biological processes, including enzyme catalysis,
metabolic pathways, gene expressions, signal transduction, etc.
Course Objectives
- 1. Communicate biological concepts and terminology related to cells and biomolecules using appropriate
symbols, notation, and vocabulary. - 2. Perform quantitative analysis of biological processes, using both analytical and computational
methods. - 3. Analyze and interpret data from biological systems and/or bioengineering experimentation.
- 4. Identify the structure and components of each cell type, and understand their functions.
- 5. Explain the chemistry, structure, and function of biomolecules.
- 6. Describe selected experimental techniques in biology and the underlying concepts.
- 7. Describe the mechanisms involved in molecular biological processes, including enzyme catalysis,
metabolic pathways, gene expressions, signal transduction, etc.