May 25, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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CBE 2010 - Sophomore Seminar

1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
Course Description
As the first in a series of two CBE seminar courses, this sophomore CBE seminar course highlights exciting new areas being advanced by biomolecular engineers and other relevant topics. One of the goals of the course is to assist students in acquiring skills such as critical thinking, communication, public speaking and participation in discussion of controversial ideas. Students attend the seminar, engage in related reading and participate in pre- and post-seminar discussions facilitated by the course instructor(s). Attendance is required. 
Prereq: None
Note: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  • Describe professional and ethical responsibility
  • Recognize the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
  • Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning
  • Describe contemporary issues in the biomolecular engineering field
  • Explain the applications of chemical and biomolecular engineering in today’s society 
  • Recognize professional communication in the form of formal presentations by invited speakers
  • Identify what professional routes exist for graduates with a B.S. in biomolecular engineering, including careers in industry, research academia and graduate school
  • Recognize the networking opportunity between the student and the speaker, i.e., outside member or program alums

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Course Topics
  • Course introduction
  • Team formation
  • Seminar notebook instructions
  • Pre-seminar lecture
  • Seminars
  • Post-seminar lecture
  • Student presentations: seniors
  • Student presentations: sophomores

Coordinator
Dr. Eryn Hassemer



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