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BENG 160Chemical and Molecular Bioengineering Techniques

4 units · BENG · UC San Diego

Introductory laboratory course in current principles and techniques of chemistry and molecular biology applicable to bioengineering. Quantitation of proteins and nucleic acids by spectrophotometric, immunological, and enzymatic methods. Separations and purification by centrifugation, chromatographic, and electrophoretic methods. Course materials fees may apply.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “BICD 100, BENG 100, CHEM 40B or CHEM 40BH or BENG 120, MAE 170; majors only or consent of department. (S)”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Spring (1 program).

Required in (1)

  • Bioengineering: Biotechnology (B.S.)
What it opens up

Courses that list BENG 160 as a prerequisite (2)