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Biomedical Engineering Concentration Curriculum

Total Credits: 121

This webpage provides an accessible overview of the Bioengineering curriculum with the Biomedical Engineering concentration. For advising or official record use, consult the full catalog and approved specialization lists.

Freshman Year

First Semester

  • BNG 101 – Introduction to Bioengineering (3 credits)
  • CHM 151 – Principles of Modern Chemistry I (3 credits)
  • CHM 161 – Introduction to Applied Chemistry II (1 credit)
  • EGR 111 – Introduction to Engineering & Computing (3 credits)
  • ENL 101 – Critical Writing & Reading I (3 credits)
  • MTH 153 – Calculus for Applied Science & Engineering I (4 credits)

Semester Total: 17 credits

Second Semester

  • CHM 152 – Principles of Modern Chemistry II (3 credits)
  • ENL 102 – Critical Writing & Reading I (3 credits)
  • MTH 154 – Calculus for Applied Science & Engineering II (4 credits)
  • PHY 113 – Classical Physics I (4 credits)

Semester Total: 14 credits

Sophomore Year

First Semester

  • BNG 219 – Chemical Methods in Bioengineering (3 credits)
  • EGR 241 – Engineering Mechanics: Statics (3 credits)
  • ENL 266 – Technical Communication (3 credits)
  • MTH 213 – Calculus for Applied Science & Engineering III (4 credits)
  • PHY 114 – Classical Physics II (4 credits)

Semester Total: 17 credits

Second Semester

  • BNG 220 – Biochemical Thermodynamics (3 credits)
  • BNG 232 – Fundamental Engineering Biology Lab (1 credit)
  • BNG 255 – Biology for Engineers (3 credits)
  • ECE 201 – Circuit Theory I (3.5 credits)
  • MTH 212 – Differential Equations (3 credits)

Semester Total: 13.5 credits

Junior Year

First Semester

  • BNG 311 – Statistics for Bioengineering (3 credits)
  • BNG 318 – Biomeasurement & Control (3 credits)
  • BNG 320 – Biomeasurement Laboratory (1 credit)
  • BNG 321 – Quantitative Physiology (3 credits)
  • BNG 322 – Quantitative Physiology Lab (1 credit)
  • University Studies 3A (3 credits)
  • University Studies 3B (3 credits)

Semester Total: 17 credits

Second Semester

  • BNG 312 – Biotransport (3 credits)
  • BNG 315 – Biomechanics (3 credits)
  • BNG 316 – Biomaterials (3 credits)
  • BNG 317 – Biomechanics Laboratory (1 credit)
  • University Studies 4A (3 credits)

Semester Total: 13 credits

Senior Year

First Semester

  • BNG 497 – Bioengineering Capstone Design I (2 credits)
  • BNG 411 – Bioengineering Lab (3 credits)
  • BNG 428 – Medical Device Regulations & Regulatory Strategies (3 credits)
  • BNG 451 – Ethics for Biomedical Engineers (1 credit)
  • BNG Specialization (3 credits)
  • University Studies 4B (3 credits)

Semester Total: 15 credits

Second Semester

  • BNG 498 – Bioengineering Capstone Design II (2 credits)
  • BNG 423 – Biosystems Analysis & Design (3.5 credits)
  • BNG Specialization (3 credits)
  • BNG Specialization (3 credits)
  • University Studies 4C (3 credits)

Semester Total: 14.5 credits

Concentration Requirements

The Biomedical Engineering concentration is intended for students who wish to expand their education in medical applications of bioengineering. To graduate with the concentration, students must earn a 2.000 BNG major GPA and a 2.700 BME GPA, in addition to completing all required courses.

The concentration consists of:

  • List A: all required BME Foundation Core courses
  • List B: one Biomedical Engineering Core course
  • Two electives from either List C or List D, with both electives chosen from the same list
  • A related senior design project

List A: BME Foundation Core

All courses required.

  • BNG 255 & BNG 232 – Biology for Engineers & Fundamental Engineering Biology Lab
  • BNG 318 & BNG 320 – Biomeasurement and Control & Lab
  • BNG 321 & BNG 322 – Quantitative Physiology & Lab
  • BNG 428 – Medical Device Regulations and Regulatory Strategies
  • BNG 451 – Ethics for Biomedical Engineers

List B: Biomedical Engineering Core

Choose 1 course.

  • BNG 415 – Implantable Sutures and Structures
  • BNG 416 – Biomedical Devices
  • BNG 421 – Cell and Tissue Engineering

List C: Cell and Tissue Engineering

Choose 2 courses from this list, or choose 2 from List D.

  • BNG 400 – Special Topics in Bioengineering
  • BNG 412 – Molecular Bioengineering
  • BNG 416 – Biomedical Devices
  • BNG 417 – Nanotechnology in Bioengineering Systems
  • BNG 418 – Biological Interactions on Material Surfaces
  • BNG 419 – Biomimetics
  • BNG 420 – Case Studies in Bioengineering
  • BNG 421 – Cell and Tissue Engineering
  • BNG 424 – Human Organogenesis
  • BNG 425 – Mechanobiology
  • BNG 426 – Metabolic Engineering
  • BNG 430 – Synthetic Biology
  • EGR 490 – Engineering Internship

List D: Medical Devices and Manufacturing

  • BNG 400 – Special Topics in Bioengineering
  • BNG 415 – Implantable Sutures and Sensors
  • BNG 416 – Biomedical Devices
  • BNG 417 – Nanotechnology in Bioengineering Systems
  • BNG 418 – Biological Interactions on Material Surfaces
  • BNG 419 – Biomimetics
  • ECE 403 – Special Topics in Electrical Engineering – Medical Ultrasonics
  • EGR 490 – Engineering Internship
  • MNE 476 – Manufacturing and Quality Control
  • MNE 482 – Robotics

Curriculum Notes

  • CHM 153, PHY 112, and PHY 114 may be taken in place of CHM 151, PHY 111, and PHY 112, respectively, as stated in the source document.
  • BMB 571 may be taken in place of BNG 451.
  • Courses in List B that also appear in List C or List D do not double count.
  • List B and themed-list courses are taken as specialization courses.
  • Use of BNG 400 requires approval from the BME Coordinator.
  • Up to 3 credits of EGR 490 may be applied and require approval from the BME Coordinator.