Biology in Engineering Seminar

A seminar on current topics at the biology-engineering interface, emphasizing engineering contributions to biological advances.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 John Puccinelli3.8/5

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

BME 517

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JOHN PUCCINELLI is recorded teaching in Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Fall 2026

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SEM 001Classroom Instruction59 / 600

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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.

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  • Current topics at the interface of biology and engineering.
  • Engineering contributions to biological knowledge and advances.

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  • Understanding engineering contributions to biological knowledge and advances.

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BME 517 · Fall 2026

Biology in Engineering Seminar

Recorded 2026-09-07
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