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Synthetic Biology

Program life itself. Design genetic circuits, DNA data storage, and biological logic gates using Bio-CAD tools.

Biology is the ultimate manufacturing platform. This course introduces Synthetic Biology: engineering biological systems for useful purposes. You will learn to design Genetic Circuits (AND/OR gates made of DNA), understand CRISPR gene editing concepts, and use Bio-CAD software to model sequences. We explore DNA Data Storage (saving files in DNA) and the ethics of engineering life. This is the frontier where software design patterns meet biological wetware.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    The Engineering Cell
    Treating cells as chassis and DNA as code.
  • 2
    Genetic Circuits
    Building Promoters, RBS, and Terminators.
  • 3
    Bio-CAD Tools
    Designing sequences in software (Benchling).
  • 4
    DNA Data Storage
    Encoding binary files into base pairs (ATCG).
  • 5
    Ethics & Safety
    Dual-use concerns and containment strategies.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$110k - $160k

Career Paths

Synthetic Biologist $115k-$165k
Genetic Designer $100k-$150k
Biotech Engineer $110k-$160k

What You Will Learn

Design basic genetic circuits and biological logic gates
Use Bio-CAD software to model DNA sequences
Understand the mechanism of CRISPR-Cas9 editing
Encode and decode digital data into DNA strands
Navigate bio-safety and ethical regulations

Skills You Will Gain

Genetic Engineering Bio-CAD Systems Biology DNA Storage Lab Safety

Who Is This For

Bioengineers
Futurists
Hard Tech Devs

Prerequisites

Biology Basics
Logic Gates

Synthetic Biology FAQs

Real lab?

We focus on the software/design side.

Coding?

Yes, Biological programming languages exist.

Sci-fi?

Real tech used for insulin, materials, and fuel.

Dangerous?

Strict regulations apply; we cover safety.

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Tech Stack & Tools

Benchling
SnapGene
Python
SBOL

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