BIOE 598

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.

May be repeated in the same or separate terms if topics vary.

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BIOE 598 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
46922	Lecture	B1	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	Irudayaraj, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 1 hours Section Info: This course is an add-on to BIOE 414. Students enrolled in this course should be enroll in BIOE 414, CRN 33725 concurrently. Instructor and student will arrange a time to meet. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Bioengineering or Electrical & Computer Eng department. Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
60234	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: 4 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.” Some seats will remain held for majors. Additional seats will be released to non-majors on December 1, 2025. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
45455	Online Lecture	NIC	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Nie, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Special Approval: Advisor Approval Required Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Cancer Nanotechnology Section Info: This is a graduate level course for students who are interested in learning nanotechnology and its applications in biology and medicine. Key topics include: (1) cancer biology and clinical oncology, (2) fundamentals of nanoscience, (3) principles of nanoscale engineering, (4) major classes of nanoparticles and nanostructures, and (5) nanomedicine - technologies and applications. Seats will be released to non-majors on December 1. Enrollment in this course requires approval from a graduate advisor. Please email your request to bioe-gradprograms@illinois.edu for review.
64638	Lecture-Discussion	NIE	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	1302 Everitt Laboratory	Nie, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Cancer Nanotechnology Section Info: This is a graduate level course for students who are interested in learning nanotechnology and its applications in biology and medicine. Key topics include: (1) cancer biology and clinical oncology, (2) fundamentals of nanoscience, (3) principles of nanoscale engineering, (4) major classes of nanoparticles and nanostructures, and (5) nanomedicine - technologies and applications. Some seats will remain held for majors. Additional seats will be released to non-majors on December 1, 2025. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
46520	Online	NIO	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Nie, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Cancer Nanotechnology Section Info: This is a graduate level course for students who are interested in learning nanotechnology and its applications in biology and medicine. Key topics include: (1) cancer biology and clinical oncology, (2) fundamentals of nanoscience, (3) principles of nanoscale engineering, (4) major classes of nanoparticles and nanostructures, and (5) nanomedicine - technologies and applications. Restriction(s): Restricted to NDEG:Engineering UG ONL - UIUC, NDEG: Graduate Online -UIUC, MS: Civil Engr - Online - UIUC, MS:Industrial Engr Online-UIUC, MS:Env Engr CivilEngr ONL-UIUC, NDEG:Engineering GR ONL - UIUC, MS: Aerospace Engr-Online-UIUC, MENG:Engr:Energy Sys Onl-UIUC, MENG:Mech Engineering Onl-UIUC, MENG:Elec & Comp Eng ONL -UIUC, MENG:Bioeng:Gen Bioeng On-UIUC, MENG:Bioeng:Bioinstr Onl -UIUC, MENG:Engr:AeroSys Online- UIUC, or MENG:Engr:ChemEngLead ONL-UIUC.
68834	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: 4 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. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to PHD:Neuroscience -UIUC or PHD: Bioengineering-UIUC.
77710	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: 4 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. Some seats will remain held for majors. Additional seats will be released to non-majors on December 1, 2025. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
46468	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: 4 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 tracks. Recommended prerequisite knowledge: graduate standing or senior standing and credit for or enrolled in BIOE 400. Some seats will remain held for majors. Additional seats will be released to non-majors on December 1, 2025. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
62343	Online	RIO	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Amos, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 4 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 tracks. Recommended prerequisite knowledge: graduate standing. Restriction(s): Restricted to NDEG:Engineering UG ONL - UIUC, NDEG: Graduate Online -UIUC, MS: Civil Engr - Online - UIUC, MS:Industrial Engr Online-UIUC, MS:Env Engr CivilEngr ONL-UIUC, NDEG:Engineering GR ONL - UIUC, MS: Aerospace Engr-Online-UIUC, MENG:Engr:Energy Sys Onl-UIUC, MENG:Mech Engineering Onl-UIUC, MENG:Elec & Comp Eng ONL -UIUC, MENG:Bioeng:Gen Bioeng On-UIUC, MENG:Bioeng:Bioinstr Onl -UIUC, MENG:Engr:AeroSys Online- UIUC, or MENG:Engr:ChemEngLead ONL-UIUC.