BIOE 498

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in bioengineering intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or departmental course information for topics and prerequisites.

1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary.

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BIOE 498 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
31791	Lecture	AB1	11:00AM -12:20PM	MW	108 English Building	Gaj, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Advances in Biotechnology Section Info: From protein design to genetic engineering and regenerative medicine to spatial omics, Advances in Biotechnology will expose students to many of the cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing the study of biological systems and the detection and treatment of diseases. Prerequisite: Knowledge equivalent to an advanced molecular and cellular biology course is recommended. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to students in the Bioengineering department.
60233	Lecture	MPM	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	2039 Campus Instructional Facility	Leggett, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Bio Disease Model Personal Med Section Info: This course will cover advanced concepts for the design and application of bioengineered disease models that hold immense promise for advancing personalized medicine. Traditional methods of studying health and disease involve 2D cultures and laboratory animals, which have limitations in their ability to accurately mimic human biology. The generation of bioengineered 3D cultures and Organ-on-a-Chip models from human cells may overcome this issue and improve clinical translation. Organ-on-a-Chip models are akin to miniature organs that recapitulate the structure and function of real organs. We'll explore how these tiny “chips” can be precisely tuned to understand individual patient disease, with a focus on addressing leading causes of death – heart disease, cancer, and lung disease. Students will learn how to strategically design these models to mimic complex physical and chemical cues in the cell microenvironment. Topics include biomaterials, mechanobiology, microfluidics, live imaging, and targeted therapeutics. The course format will include instructor-led lectures, student-led discussion and evaluation of literature, and activities to design novel “body-chips.” Suggested Prerequisites: BIOE 202 and 206. Some seats will remain held for majors. Additional seats will be released to non-majors on December 1, 2025. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
68833	Lecture	NM1	11:00AM -11:50AM	MWF	3117 Everitt Laboratory	Jang, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Neuro-omics Section Info: This course will expose students to the state-of-the-art “omics” technologies in neuroscience contexts, with a particular focus on three distinct fields: single-cell, spatial, and functional omics. Students will learn the basic principles, historical advances, and key applications of omics technologies in breadth and depth. Additionally, students will learn essential skills for literature review, critical thinking, project development, and scientific writing to become successful neural engineers.Suggested prerequisites: NE 330. BIOE-BS majors that meet prerequisites (NE 330) may contact bioe-ugradprograms@illinois.edu to request a course override. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to BS:Neural Engineering - UIUC.
77709	Lecture	OM1	3:00PM -4:20PM	MW	2233 Everitt Laboratory	Liu, Y	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Optical Microscopy Biomed Appl Section Info: Optical microscopy plays an important role in biomedical research, clinical diagnostics, and everyday applications, enabling the visualization of structures beyond the resolution of the human eye and the measurement of key quantitative physical and functional parameters. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the physical principles and engineering foundations underlying modern optical imaging techniques. Students will explore the physics of light and image formation, the design and function of major optical microscopy techniques, and the interactions between light and biological cells and tissues. Through this interdisciplinary lens, the course emphasizes how these engineering principles are translated into powerful tools for solving real-world biomedical and clinical challenges. Suggested prerequisites: PHYS 212 and BIOE 205. Some seats will remain held for majors. Additional seats will be released to non-majors on December 1, 2025. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
51297	Lecture	RI	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	1302 Everitt Laboratory	Amos, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Regulatory & Safety Issues Section Info: Overview of regulatory agencies involved in approval of medical products. Approaches to safety and risk analysis for medical products. Students will learn from case studies of medical product approvals and perform risk analysis for medical products. This course would be suitable for students across all BIOE-BS degree tracks. Recommended prerequisite knowledge: graduate standing or junior/senior standing.Some seats will remain held for majors. Additional seats will be released to non-majors on December 1, 2025. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.