Engineering and Physical Sciences:

BME 521 Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications (ABE 560) Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: CHM 116 and MA 266 or equivalent.
An introduction to the field of biosensors and an in-depth and quantitative view of device design and performance analysis. An overview of the current state of the art to enable continuation into advanced biosensor work and design. Topics emphasize biomedical, bioprocessing, environmental, food safety, and biosecurity applications. Professor Rickus.

ABE 560 Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications (BME 521) Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: CHM 116 and MA 266 or equivalent.
An introduction to the field of biosensors and an in-depth and quantitative view of device design and performance analysis. An overview of the current state of the art to enable continuation into advanced biosensor work and design. Topics emphasize biomedical, bioprocessing, environmental, food safety, and biosecurity applications. Professor Rickus.

ECE 677 Communication Aspects of Academic Research Sem. 1 and 2. Class 1, cr. 0.
Topics relevant to oral and written communication needs of Ph.D. students. Three papers are written: a journal article review, a literature review, and the choice of a thesis proposal, conference paper, or a journal article. Library and Internet research strategies and resources; research/writing ethics; citing sources; citation styles; and academic language. Oral presentations based on the written projects. Extensive peer revision and editing and out-of-class writing conferences with the instructor.

Life Sciences:

F&N 690 Interdepartmental Nutrition Program Grant Writing Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Cr. 1. Offered as pass/not pass only. Prerequisite: Interdepartmental Nutrition Program graduate student status; thesis advisor approval required.
Fulfillment of grant writing requirement for graduate students enrolled in the Interdepartmental Nutrition Program.

ANSC 536 The Digestive System in Health and Disease Sem. 2. Class 2, cr. 2. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: BCHM 561 or consent of instructor.
Comparative study of the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract focused on the importance of, and interactions between, gut physiology, gut-associated immune system, and intestinal microorganisms in relation to health and disease. Professor Patterson.