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Statistics for Biological Engineering Scott Olesen Tue Jan 12 thru Fri Jan 15, 09am-12:00pm, 16-220 Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Limited to 25 participants. No listeners Prereq: Permission of instructor Level: G 4 units Graded P/D/F Provides basic tools for analyzing experimental data, interpreting statistical reports in the literature, and reasoning under uncertain situations. Topics include probability theory, statistical tests, data exploration, Bayesian statistics, and machine learning. Emphasizes discussion and hands-on learning. Experience with MATLAB, Python, or R recommended. Contact: Scott Olesen, swo@mit.edu |
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Special Subject in Biological Engineering Fundamentals in Environmental Toxicology Bevin Engelward, John Essigmann Tue Jan 26 thru Fri Jan 29, 09-11:00am, 56-614, Last day of class is Mon 2/1 Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. No listeners Prereq: Permission of instructor Level: G 6 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit Detailed discussion of selected topics of current interest. Classwork in various areas not covered by regular subjects. This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of environmental toxicology. During week one, lectures will emphasize exposures of great historical importance, covering context, public health consequences, underlying chemistry, and current day responses. Areas of focus range from chemical detection, to biological impact, to population based studies and mitigation. For week two, students will work in teams to explore key problems in toxicology. This course is exclusive to graduate students and no specific courses are required as prerequisites. Contact: Bevin Engelward, 16-743, (617) 258-0260, bevin@mit.edu |
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Special Subject in Biological Engineering Fluidics for Synthetic Biology: Prototyping Microbial Communities Dr. David Sun Kong Mon-Fri, Jan 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 01-05:00pm, MITLL Beaverworks Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Limited to 20 participants. No listeners Prereq: Permission of instructor , a computer for 3D design. Level: G 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit Detailed discussion of selected topics of current interest. Classwork in various areas not covered by regular subjects. The human body is home to an astonishing ecosystem of trillions of micro-organisms that live in remarkable harmony with us, the human host. In this course, students will manufacture fluidic 'organ-on-a-chip' devices, with an emphasis on artificial guts, for culturing and prototyping microbial communities. Students will develop proficiency in 3D design, digital fabrication, microfluidics, and microbial cell culture in fast-paced, 8-day course. Each class will feature guest lectures from world experts in synthetic biology, microfluidics, open hardware, and human microbiome research. Please submit a short paragraph describing your interest in the course to Dr. David Sun Kong (dkong@ll.mit.edu). Space in the course will be limited to 20 participants with preference given to those who apply early! -This work is sponsored by the Department of the Air Force under Air Force Contract #FA8721-05-C-0002. Opinions,interpretations, conclusions and recommendations are those of the authors and are not necessarily endorsed by the United States Government. Contact: Dr. David Sun Kong, dkong@ll.mit.edu |