Laboratory Fundamentals in Biological Engineering

As taught in: Fall 2007

Creative drawing of whimsical creatures and a DNA double helix.

"Divide and Conquer" by MIT student Justin Lo. (Image courtesy of Justin Lo. Used with permission.)

Instructors:

Prof. Drew Endy

Dr. Natalie Kuldell

Dr. Neal Lerner
(Writing Instructor)

Dr. Agi Stachowiak

Prof. Angela M. Belcher

Dr. Atissa Banuazizi
(Oral Presentation Instructor)

MIT Course Number:

20.109

Level:

Undergraduate

Course Features

Course Description

This course introduces experimental biochemical and molecular techniques from a quantitative engineering perspective. Experimental design, rigorous data analysis, and scientific communication form the underpinnings of this subject. Three discovery-based experimental modules focus on genome engineering, expression engineering, and biomaterial engineering.

This OCW site is based on the source OpenWetWare class Wiki, found at 20.109(F07): Laboratory Fundamentals of Biological Engineering.