Instructor(s)
Maxim Shusteff
Prof. Peter So
Prof. Scott Manalis
MIT Course Number
20.309 / 2.673J / 20.409J
As Taught In
Fall 2006
Level
Undergraduate / Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course covers sensing and measurement for quantitative molecular/cell/tissue analysis, in terms of genetic, biochemical, and biophysical properties. Methods include light and fluorescence microscopies; electro-mechanical probes such as atomic force microscopy, laser and magnetic traps, and MEMS devices; and the application of statistics, probability and noise analysis to experimental data. Enrollment preference is given to juniors and seniors.