- Kyoto, Japan
Being a concrete support of modern life, sensors are everywhere today, from nanometer-sized sensors to giant gravitational wave sensors. Many of these novel sensors share the same core principles and they have been miniaturized through the IC manufacturing process in order to fit into personal devices for many different purposes, including health monitoring. The goal of the course is to learn the fundamental principles behind a wide variety of sensor technologies, with a focus on nanometer to micrometer-sized sensors for biomedical applications. We will use the cities of Kyoto and Osaka, as our classroom. Kyoto is known as a center for Japanese culture and history. Osaka is known for its modern architecture, nightlife, and strong street food scene, it's also the home of multinational electronics corporations such as Panasonic and Sharp. It is also a center for research, development, and finance.
Sponsored by Cockrell School of Engineering
Course(s)
- BME 377T - Molecular Sensors and Nanodevices for Biomedical Application
Academic Information
Students receive in-residence credit for BME 377T: Molecular Sensors and Nanodevices for Biomedical Application, as part of Spring registration. Counts as a tech elective for ASE, BME (tracks 1-4), CHE, CE (M/S/E elective), ECE nanotech elective, ME, PGE, and EVE.
Faculty
Professor Tim Yeh will teach BME 377T in Kyoto.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Open to all Engineering and CNS majors
- Student must be in good academic and disciplinary standing
- No pre-reqs
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students stay in shared housing with kitchen access close to the classroom space.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
2025 Program Fee: $5,750. Fee includes housing, transportation pass, some meals, on-site activities and excursions. Fee does NOT include airfare, most meals, insurance, passport, and personal expenses.
Dates:
- Program: May 6, 2025 to June 5, 2025
- Instructional: May 6, 2025 to June 4, 2025
- Final Deadline: December 10, 2024
Application Code
355171
Program Coordinator
Chelsea Cowan
Additional Resources
Program Website
Make an Appointment
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Frequently Asked Questions
Information Session
Fin Responsibility Policy
Next Step
Questions? Contact Chelsea Cowan at chelsea.cowan@austin.utexas.edu or make an advising appointment at "Make an Appointment" above. Information sessions are 9/24 5:15pm in BME 3.206 and 10/24 5pm in EER 3.640.