• BENG 5840: Introduction to Biophotonics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Applications of light and tissues optical properties for the detection and diagnosis of protein, cell and tissues properties and pathologies. Scientific and engineering principles for developing techniques and devices that use light to probe cells and tissues. Optical and thermal aspects of the interactions between laser light and biological samples needed for microscopy, disease detection and surgical guidance. Overview of current topics and research. Prerequisite: MATH 2250 and PHYS 2210 and admission to the Professional Engineering Program Cross-listed as: BENG 6840
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• BENG 5850: Biomaterials Engineering

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students explore the identification and modification of properties of natural and artificial biomaterials. Students learn design of applications for by-product recovery and recycling, environmental, food processing, and biomedical industries. Topics include commercialization of biomaterial feed stocks, biotechnology output, and bioprocessing by-products into traditional and alternative products. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 2330 with a grade of C- or better Admission to the Professional Engineering Program Corequisite: BENG 5020 Corequisite:    BENG 5020
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• BENG 5870: Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn to use principles of engineering, biophysics, and molecular and cellular biology to reverse engineer molecular and cell components in order to engineer and use corresponding tools to detect, diagnose, treat and prevent diseases such as cancer, gene disorders, and infection. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite(s): BENG 3670 or CEE 3670; ENGR 2450 or MAE 2450; MATH 2250 or both MATH 2270 and MATH 2280 Dual-listed as: BENG 6870 Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• BENG 5880: BioMEMS: Microtechnology for BioMedical Research

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This fundamental course for advanced undergraduate or entry-level graduate students in engineering or other interdisciplinary programs introduces micro-engineering concepts, techniques, and principles. It includes an overview of bio-microfluidics, tissue micro-engineering, biomedical microdevices, etc., through labs, simulations, and proposal development. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisites: BENG 3500 with a grade of C- or better, or instructor permission Admission to the Professional Engineering Program
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• BENG 5890: Tissue Engineering

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course introduces fundamentals of tissue engineering. It investigates engineering design strategies for artificial organs and treatments for disease disorders of nerves, blood vessels, bones, cartilage, skin, and the liver. It also explores of the use of stem cell gene therapy in tissue engineering. Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 2330 with a grade of C- or better, or instructor permission Admission to the Professional Engineering Program Cross-listed as: BENG 6890.
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• BENG 5910: Introduction to Biosensors

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers scientific principles of biologically-based sensing elements, interfacing techniques, and the engineering perspectives of sensing and transducer devices. Biophotonic detection of molecular and cellular components and the applications of biosensors in the field of human health, agriculture, and bioenergy are also covered. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite(s): BENG 2330 with a grade of C- or better, or instructor permission Registration Restriction(s): Admission to the Professional Engineering Program Dual-listed as: BENG 6910 Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• BENG 5930: Special Studies

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Independent or group study of biological and irrigation engineering subjects not covered in regular course offerings. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Engineering Program. Repeatable for credit.
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• BENG 6500: Systems Biology Modeling

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Living organisms are composed of multiple cellular components that work in an integrated fashion to support life processes. This course introduces students to network concepts and mathematical approaches used to model a cell as an integrated system. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite/Restriction: All prerequisites require a grade of C- or better. MATH 2250 or MATH 2270 or equivalent CEE 2450 or CS 1400 or equivalent Admission to the Professional Engineering Program or graduate standing Cross-listed as: BENG 5500
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• BENG 6510: Graduate Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Introduce graduate students to the current biological engineering research and applications in academia and industry. Cross Listed as: BENG 7510
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• BENG 6600: Downstream Processes in Biological Engineering

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers the purification of proteins and other soluble/insoluble products from biochemical and/or chemical process streams. It emphasizes physical-chemical separation processes based on density, size, solubility, molecular interactions, etc. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite: BENG 3670 or CEE 3670 with a grade of C- or better Cross-listed as: BENG 5600.
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