MECHENG 5550
Transcript Abbreviation:
EngPrinCancer
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to introduce engineering principles in the context of cancer progression and therapy.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
Cross-listed in BioMedE and CBE.
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
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)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3500, 3503, or CBE 2420, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for BioMedE 5550 or CBE 5550.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Interdisciplinary approach (engineering, science, and medicine) towards understanding concepts from tumor biology
Introduction to cancer research for students with quantitative scientific and engineering backgrounds
Introduction to engineered tools for addressing complex tumor biology
Understanding of scientific literature: Students will acquire an understanding of the primary cancer research literature to successfully prepare the grant proposal and group presentations.
Synthesis of scientific ideas and projects: Students will generate, justify the significance to cancer research, and defend a research topic/objective/hypothesis that that is to be novel in substance or approach
Understanding of research design and methods: The grant proposal format also necessitates that the proposed design of experiments be logical, cohesive, and directly tests the validity of the selected hypothesis
Ability to engage in scientific communication: The grant proposal and quizzes are exercises in written communication, the presentations exhibit oral communication, and class participation displays interpersonal communication
Ability to collaborate and work on teams: Students will be required to collaborate as a team for the final presentation
Exercises in critical thinking in preparation for Graduate-level studies
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumor Biology and Microenvironment | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Transport Phenomena | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Mechanics of Tumor Angiogenesis and Metastasis | 12.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Camcer Therapy and Detection | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Scientific Review Meetings | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Class participation | 10% |
| Presentations on articles from literature | 10% |
| Quizzes from individual presentaitons | 20% |
| Research proposal | 35% |
| Scientific Review Group (Assigned reviewer role) | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Biology of Cancer. | Weinberg, R.A. | |
| Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems | Truskey, G.A.; Yuan, F.; Katz, D.F. | |
| Molecular Biology of the Cell 4th Edition | Alberts, B; Johnson, A; Lewis, J; Raff, M; Roberts, K and Walter, P. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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