BIOE 321
Cellular Engineering
Fall Semester 2003
Keck Hall (KH) 101
(9:00-9:50am MWF)

INSTRUCTORS

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

Homework
Six homework problem sets will be assigned during the semester. Usually, homework will be due one week from the day which it is handed out. Students are not allowed to consult previous year's homework sets or exams when working on the problem sets. See BIOE 321 Homework Schedule for detailed dates and topics. Homework will be collected at the beginning of lecture ( 9:00 a.m. ) on the due date. No late homework will be accepted without prior permission of the instructor before the homework due date. Illness and family emergencies will be dealt with on an individual basis. Late homework grades will be reduced 25% per overdue day (including weekends). Solutions to homework problems will be made available in a binder in the Bioengineering department office soon after the homework is due. Individuals turning in late homeworks are expected to not consult the posted homework solutions (Honor Code).

Exams
There will be two exams tentatively scheduled to be passed out Oct. 20 and Dec. 1. Exams will be take home and due 5 days from the date which they are assigned. Students are not allowed to consult previous year's homework sets or exams in preparation or during for these exams. This class will not include a final exam.

Projects
A design and analysis project will be required of all students. The project's topic will be on cytomechanics. Students will be divided into project teams. As a prelude to the project, students will compare different cytomechanical experiments reported in the literature, and provide a written report on strengths and weaknesses. In terms of grading, the comparison report will be weighted as a homework (due October 29). The comparison report will help students with their design project.

For the project, a written report and oral presentation will be required. The project will count for 25% of the final grade. Project details will be available later.

COURSE ADMINISTRATION

Grading Policy - The final grade will be based on the following.

• Homework assignments: 25%
• Design project: 25%
• Exam 1: 25%
• Exam 2: 25 %

Honor Code Policy
Students are encouraged to talk to each other, the teaching assistants, or the instructors about any assignment in the course that is not specifically designated as pledged. This assistance is limited to the discussion of the problem and perhaps sketching of a solution. Students may not consult previous years' homework sets or tests.