DESIGN OF BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

BME/CBE 783

Course Description

Introduction to the methodologies for engineering the structure and function of biological molecules, especially proteins. Develop an understanding for the integration of computation and experiment to address biological molecular engineering problems. Knowledge of biochemistry and cell biology [such asBIOCHEM 501orZOOLOGY 570] required.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.79

-0.24% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.14% from Historical

A Rate

64.71%

-7.12% from Historical

Class Size

14.61% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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