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BS in Bioengineering Curriculum

Total Credits: 120

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

Freshman Year

First Semester

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

Semester Total: 17 credits

Second Semester

  • ENL 102 – Critical Writing & Reading II (3 credits)
  • CHM 152 – Principles of Modern Chemistry II (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

  • 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)
  • BNG 219 – Chemical Methods in Bioengineering (3 credits)

Semester Total: 17 credits

Second Semester

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

Semester Total: 14 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 (3 credits)

Semester Total: 14.5 credits

Curriculum Notes

  • University Studies requirements require one course from each of the following five cluster areas:
    • Cluster 3A – Literature
    • Cluster 3B – Visual and Performing Arts
    • Cluster 4A – Human Questions and Contexts
    • Cluster 4B – The Nature of U.S. Society
    • Cluster 4C – The Nature of Global Society
  • CHM 153, PHY 111, and PHY 114 may be taken in place of CHM 151, PHY 113, and PHY 114, respectively, as stated in the source document.
  • Students should work closely with their academic advisor when selecting specialization courses.
  • Capstone design is completed as a two-semester sequence: BNG 497 followed by BNG 498.