NE 381 - Introduction to Nanoscale Biosystems

Molecular biology and biochemistry required for the engineering of nanobiotechnological applications. Structure and characterization of nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids. Introduction to lab-on-chip systems and microfluidic devices. Application to medical diagnostics, protein and nucleic acid tools including polymerase chain reaction and blotting techniques. Elements of design required for the development of modern instrumentation and biosensors.