CHEME 4020

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 15, 2026 7:07PM EDT

CHEME 4020
Molecular Principles of Biomedical Engineering

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Genomic and proteomic tools have revolutionized the capabilities of scientists to impact biology and medicine. This course aims to present the most influential molecular biology tools being used in biomedical engineering spanning three modules: (1) Synthetic Biology, which will include DNA recombinant technology, design of primers, vectors genetically modified organisms, and modeling genetic circuits; (2) Gene-editing, which will center around CRISPR-Cas technologies, and gene therapy approaches; and (3) Protein and immune engineering: structure determination, mass spectrometry, protein purification, therapeutic protein design, antibody-based drugs, and vaccines. Each module will consist of an overview of molecular-level tools used in these areas and the methods to evaluate and predict their effects. We will discuss the underlying principles of these techniques, how to interpret representative data, limitations of current approaches, and engineering challenges for the development of new and improved methods. Each module will also consist of a laboratory component.


Prerequisites BIOMG 1350 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

Enrollment Information Enrollment preference given to: Biomedical Engineering (BME) majors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BME 3020

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5490 CHEME 4020   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Brito, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5491 CHEME 4020   LAB 401

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    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5492 CHEME 4020   LAB 402

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    • R
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

    • R
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

    • R
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5493 CHEME 4020   LAB 403

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    • F
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

    • F
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

    • F
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Archer, S

      Brito, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person