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NE 381Introduction to Nanoscale Biosystems

Units
0.50
Faculty
Engineering
Subject
Nanotechnology Engineering

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

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.

Prerequisites

Antirequisites

  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • CHEM233 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (0.50)
    • CHEM237 - Introductory Biochemistry (0.50)

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001512342 / 50MF 10:00–11:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

100% liked it94% easy81% useful

From 10 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • You just go to the class and sit there and get grades
    Quiz was hard but midterm and final were easy
    Just listen to the prof during the class and he will literally tell you the questions

    May 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Easy and interesting course that introduces nano-relevant bioapplications. Attending class is not necessary. Course was broken down into 2 assignments and a final presentation and paper on a selected topic. This introduction will likely be useful for the fourth year bio courses.

    Dec 2022 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Interesting concepts for people interested in nano-bio research. Assignments were not difficult. Final assignment was a presentation and report, essentially a review article on a selected topic.

    May 2022 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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