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20.345 Bioinstrumentation Project Lab
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Undergrad (Spring)
Not offered regularly; consult department
Prereq: 20.309, (Biology (GIR) and (2.004 or 6.3000)), or permission of instructor
Units: 2-7-3
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In-depth examination of instrumentation design, principles and techniques for studying biological systems, from single molecules to entire organisms. Lectures cover optics, advanced microscopy techniques, electronics for biological measurement, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, MEMs, microfluidic devices, and limits of detection. Students select two lab exercises during the first half of the semester and complete a final design project in the second half. Lab emphasizes design process and skillful realization of a robust system. Enrollment limited; preference to Course 20 majors and minors.
E. Boyden, A. Jasanoff, P. So, M. Jonas, J. Sutton, S. Wasserman