Homework

Weekly homework submissions:

• Week 1 HW: Principles and Practices

  Class Assignment — DUE BY START OF FEB 10 LECTURE First, describe a biological engineering application or tool you want to develop and why I want to create an antidote for the venom of the Lachesis acrochorda a South American snake, which is currently treated with antivenom serums. But I want to create one that is cheaper and more accessible. This would also help protect this snake species, which is endangered due to habitat loss and because it is potentially deadly to humans.

• Week 2 HW: DNA READ, WRITW AND EDIT

  Part 1: Benchling & In-silico Gel Art Make a free account at benchling.com Import the Lambda DNA. Simulate Restriction Enzyme Digestion with the following Enzymes: EcoRI HindIII BamHI KpnI EcoRV SacI SalI Create a pattern/image in the style of Paul Vanouse’s Latent Figure Protocol artworks. You might find Ronan’s website a helpful tool for quickly iterating on designs!