BIOMEDE 5520
Transcript Abbreviation:
Cell Engineering
Course Description:
Cell-related phenomena important to tissue engineering and medicine: Cell-surface and cell-cell interactions; chemical/mechanical effects on cell function; cell engineering applications for treatment of human diseases.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 4510 or equiv, and Sr standing; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 652.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Describe cell and molecular biology terminology and techniques
Analyze cell-surface and cell-cell adhesive interactions, cell function, and the effects of chemical and mechanical environments on cells from a science/engineering perspective
Explain the association between cell dysfunction and human disease, and the basic principles of tissue growth, gene therapy and stem cell applications
Communicate their views on current research topics related to cell engineering
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview of basic cell and molecular biology terminology and techniques | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cell-surface and cell-cell adhesive interactions; Receptors and liagands; Biomechanics of cell adhesion. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cell function: cell cycle/proliferation, motility, intracellular signaling, death/apoptosis. | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Effect of the chemical environment on cell function. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Effect of the mechanical environment (mechanical forces) on cell function. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Genetic manipulation of molecules in cells and mice. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Stem cells: Potential applications and unknowns | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Presentation of paper projects by student teams | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Quizzes | 20% |
| Midterm exam | 30% |
| Final exam | 30% |
| Student project (based on research papers) | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| "Principles of Cellular Engineering: Understanding the Biomolecular Interface" | Michael R. King. Publisher: Academic Press. Year: 2006 |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info: