Frontiers in Interdisciplinary Biosciences 2009/2010
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An introduction to cutting-edge research involving interdisciplinary approaches to bioscience and biotechnology, intended for both specialists and non-specialists. Organized and sponsored by the Stanford Bio-X Program. Three seminars each quarter address a broad set of scientific and technical themes related to interdisciplinary approaches to important issues in bioengineering, medicine, and the chemical, physical and biological sciences.Leading investigators from Stanford and throughout the world present the latest breakthroughs and endeavours that cut broadly across many core disciplines. Pre-seminars introduce basic concepts and provide background for non-experts. Registered students attend all pre-seminars in advance of the primary seminars, others welcome. Prerequisite: keen interest in all of science, engineering, and medicine with particular interest in life itself. Recommended: basic knowledge of mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics. 1 unit, Aut, Win, Spr Quarters (Robertson)