1) Develop biological micro- and nanointuition. Study of biology from an engineering aspect (lectures/exams on scaling laws, surfaces, and specific examples)

2) Learn basic methods of micro- and nanofabrication, especially the methods most useful for biological applications. (lectures on photolithography, soft lithography, self-assembly)

3) Familiarization with biological micro- and nanotechnology literature and applications. (presentation, literature research, proposals)

4) Learn how to design, evaluate, and analyze micro- and nanodevices. (lectures, discussions, presentations, proposals)



5) Sharpen critical thinking and analysis (discussions, presentations, proposals)

6) Practice effective communication of ideas (presentations, proposals)

7) Cultivate innovative thinking (proposals, discussions)

8) Learn how to learn new fields (literature research, presentations, proposals)

9) Learn teamwork (proposal projects)

10) Learn what is available/going here at Michigan (field trips, guest lectures)