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MSE-212: Biology for engineers

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Le cours est une introduction aux sciences de la vie en tant que domaine pluridisciplinaire ayant de multiples connexions avec l'ingénierie des matériaux. Il permettra aux étudiants de trouver dans la biologie une inspiration lors des leur activités dans le domaine des matérieaux.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/biology-for-engineers-MSE-212

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Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/biology-for-engineers-MSE-212

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/MSE-212

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Lectures in this course (67)

Engineering Artificial Cells and Organs: A Biological Perspective

Covers the engineering of artificial cells and organs, emphasizing material applications in biological systems.

Biology for Engineers: Introduction to Cellular Components

Introduces fundamental biological concepts essential for materials engineering, focusing on cellular components and their applications in engineering.

Engineering Proteins: Structure, Function, and Applications

Covers the structure, function, and engineering of proteins, emphasizing their biological significance and applications in biotechnology.

Protein Engineering: Techniques and Applications

Explores protein engineering techniques, including synthesis, mutations, and applications in biotechnology and vaccine development.

DNA and Its Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications

Provides an overview of DNA structure, replication, transcription, and its engineering applications in molecular biology.

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