BIOL 377 - Bioengineering & Synthetic Bio: An introduction to the principles of bioengineering with a focus on the fundamentals of synthetic biology. The course will cover current applications of synthetic biology to medicine, global health, biotechnology, energy, environment and sustainability, agriculture, bio-inspired design, and novel living materials.
APSC 251 - Introduction to Engineering Design: An introduction to engineering design. This course will touch upon a variety of engineering subsets such as mechanical, electrical, optical, ocean engineering, and material sciences. The course will be project based and will utilize William & Mary’s makerspace facilities and tools to apply design thinking and experimentation in engineering concepts as the students work towards development of a multidisciplinary product. Additionally, the aesthetic and cultural components of product design will be investigated and applied towards understanding of the product development process.
APSC 201 - Materials Science and Engineering: Based on fundamental chemistry and physics, this class discusses the structure, properties, processing, and applications of materials. Topics include structure, mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties of materials, as well as their applications.
BIOL 453 - Protein Structure and Function: The function of a protein is an integral part of its structure. This course provides a comprehensive analysis of how to use sequence data to understand a protein's physical properties, and to predict its function and interaction.
MATH 356 - Random Walks in Biology: This course introduces random processes in biological systems. It focuses on how biological processes are inherently stochastic and driven by a combination of energetic and entropic factors. Topics include diffusion, cell motility, molecular motors, ion channels, and extinction in populations.
MATH 345 - Intro to Mathematical Biology: An introduction to developing, simulating, and analyzing models to answer biological questions. Mathematical topics may include matrix models, non-linear difference and differential equations, and stochastic models. Biological topics may include ecology, epidemiology, evolution, molecular biology, and physiology.
BIOL 100 - Big Ideas in Biology: Designer Genes: An exploration of significant questions and integrative concepts in Biology, their grounding in the process of scientific discovery and application, and their broader relevance to society. Designed for first-year students. Although topics vary, the courses also seek to improve students’ communication skills beyond the written word.