Biophysics 101: Genomics, Computing, and Economics
Course overview
Focuses on modern technologies with exponential growth and their impact on global quality of life through weekly updated Wiki class project (in-depth case studies on synthetic biology applied to personal genomics). Integrating knowledge, tools for research, and commercial decision-making concerning new aspects of bioengineering, personalized medicine, genetically modified organisms, and stem cells. Interplays of biophysical, ecological, economic, and social/ethical modeling will be explored through multi-disciplinary teams of students, and individual brief reports.
Potential course projects
H. sapiens 2.0
Earth 2.0
- Analytic: Bioweather map. Collection and use of real-time assays to track virus outbreaks, etc.
- Synthetic: Bioenergy. Integrated metabolic, genetic, economic, process, environmental modeling.
Logistics
- Meeting time: Wednesday, 12:00—1:30 pm
- First class Thu 1-Feb-2009.
- Location: Barker Center, Room 316
- No exams
- No prerequisites
- Grading
- 25% Participation
- 25% Personal wiki page (weekly assignments)
- 50% Contribution to group project
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