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BIOLOGY IN ENGINEERING SEMINAR

BME 517
Course Description

Current topics at the interface of biology and engineering with special emphasis on the ways in which engineers have contributed to knowledge and advances in biology.

Prerequisties

(BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 101 and BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 102 , BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 151 , ZOOLOGY 153 , or BIOCORE 381 ), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1

Offered

Fall

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