Counting without Counting
One of the first things we learn in our life is counting. How difficult or easy is it though? How can seemingly complex mathematical concepts be helpful or necessary in order to efficiently count when it is not practically possible to count the objects one by one? Discrete Mathematics and especially Combinatorics answer such questions […]
Biomedical Sciences: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Human Body
The journey begins with an introduction to the world of Cell Biology and Microbiology, where students study the structure of cells and the basic categories of pathogenic microorganisms, focusing on the factors that disrupt the homeostasis of our body. The quest for knowledge continues with the organs and the organ systems of the human body. […]
Bioengineering: A Glance at the Future of Medicine
Research advancements in tissue engineering and drug delivery are revolutionizing medicine. Stem cells, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and biomaterial research have enabled us to envision methods that may radically change how we treat patients in the future. In this course students are introduced to bioengineering, the discipline that applies the engineering principles of design and analysis […]