We will cover nanotechnology, bionanotechnology, introductory structural biological, molecular bioengineering, DNA computing, molecular electronics, and related fields with a focus on the design, fabrication, use, and development of systems with molecular-scale components. Previous knowledge of chemistry or macromolecular structure is not required. The course is appropriate for graduate students and advanced undergrads in engineering, computer science, materials science, chemistry, and biomedical fields.
This course will be in lecture and discussion format. There will be some homework assignments as well as a significant course project. We will make use of molecular graphics software (MAGE) to familiarize students with pertinent aspects of biomolecular structure. Students will read and discuss seminal papers in the field. Topics and formats for class projects will be agreed upon with the instructor and may include computer programming projects, modeling of biomolecular complexes, detailed experimental design proposals, etc. There will be no final exam.
GRADING WILL BE BASED ON:
| 30% | class participation and homework |
| 70% | class project |
| ??% | we will discuss the possibility of a mid-term test... |
This is a graduate level course without prerequisites.
Bionanotechnology. by David Goodsell. (Optional. Books will be discussed at the first lecture).
You may begin reading reviews of DNA computing and nanofabrication, or molecular electronics. You may also begin working with the Mage molecular graphics software available for download. Download Mage and Prekin for your particular platform.
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