BME 3020

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BME 3020
Molecular Principles of Biomedical Engineering

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Genomic and proteomic thinking and tools have revolutionized the way scientists study biology and medicine. We are now beginning to understand the molecular level mechanisms that underlie normal and pathologic cellular functions. As a consequence, novel molecular level approaches provide the basis for better diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to effectively treat or prevent human diseases. This course aims to present a broad overview of molecular level techniques that are relevant in many aspects of biomedical engineering. We will discuss the underlying principles, how to interpret representative data, limitations of current approaches, and engineering challenges for the development of new and improved techniques.The lectures will cover existing and emerging technologies and instrumentation critical to molecular - level analysis in biomedical engineering. These will include DNA recombinant technology, design of primers, vectors and gene-modified organisms, gene therapy approaches, DNA sequencing, quantification of RNA expression, fundamentals of protein biochemistry and biophysics, protein structure determination, mass spectrometry, protein purification, thermodynamic principles of biomolecular interactions, enzyme kinetics and modes of inhibition, and design and application of nano- and microtechnologies for diagnosis and therapeutic applications.The laboratory work consists of three modules: DNA isolation and sequencing, surface plasmon resonance technique, and design of microfluidic systems for molecular biology applications.


Prerequisites BIOMG 1350 or other coursework that covers basics of DNA, RNA, and proteins or permission of instructor.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment preference given to: Biomedical Engineering majors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one laboratory, and one studio. Combined with: CHEME 4020

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4968 BME 3020   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Brito, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Biomedical Engineering majors.

  •  5194 BME 3020   LAB 401

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    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4969 BME 3020   LAB 402

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    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4970 BME 3020   LAB 403

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    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6778 BME 3020   STU 501

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    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Brito, I

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Brito, I

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Brito, I

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Brito, I

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Brito, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person