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BME2106 - Introduction to Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course is designed for students with an engineering background to learn the basics of cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology. This course aims to provide you with a complete and concise overview of bioscience, with a focus on its relationship to biomedical engineering. Topics covered include the relationship between molecular structure and function, the dynamic properties of organelles, the interaction between cells and the microenvironment, the mechanisms that regulate cell activity, and the practical applications of cell and molecular biology.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 70%
Examination: 30%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for both coursework and examination should be obtained.
 
Detailed Course Information

BME2106.pdf