One of several partner workstations in the 20.109 lab, with shared chemicals and equipment in the background, ready for the day's work to begin. (Photo by Agi Stachowiak.)
Instructor(s)
Dr. Agi Stachowiak
Prof. Alan Jasanoff
Prof. Jacquin Niles
Dr. Atissa Banuazizi
(Oral Presentation Instructor)
Dr. Neal Lerner
(Writing Instructor)
Dr. Linda Sutliff
(Writing Instructor)
MIT Course Number
20.109
As Taught In
Spring 2010
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course introduces experimental biochemical and molecular techniques from a quantitative engineering perspective. Experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication form the underpinnings of this subject. Three discovery-based experimental modules focus on RNA engineering, protein engineering, and cell-biomaterial engineering.
This OCW site is based on the source OpenWetWare class Wiki, 20.109(S10): Laboratory Fundamentals of Biological Engineering.
Other Versions
Other OCW Versions
20.109 is offered twice per year, with rotating instructor responsibilities. Reflecting the instructors' specific expertise and the evolving biological engineering field, the topics vary each time.
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