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Bioengineering (BioE)

Completion of the undergraduate program in Bioengineering leads to the conferral of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering. The subplan "Bioengineering" appears on the transcript and on the diploma.

MISSION OF THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN BIOENGINEERING

The mission of the Department of Bioengineering is to create a fusion of engineering and the life sciences that promotes scientific discovery and the development of new biomedical technologies and therapies through research and education. The Bioengineering (BioE) major enables students to embrace biology as a new engineering paradigm and apply engineering principles to medical problems and biological systems. Students who major in BioE obtain a solid background in the basic sciences (chemistry, physics, and biology) and mathematics. They take three engineering fundamentals courses including an introductory bioengineering course and computer programming. Starting in the sophomore year, BioE students take nine bioengineering core classes to gain essential knowledge to pursue a career in bioengineering and then have the opportunity to pursue elective courses suited to their own interests. The major prepares students to continue on to graduate or medical school; work in the biotechnology, medical device, medical imaging, or other medical and non-medical industries; or pursue advanced degrees in business or law.

REQUIREMENTS

Mathematics (28 units minimum required; see Basic Requirement 1)1

MATH 41 & 42 or AP Calculus

10

CME 100. Vector Calculus for Engineers

5

CME 102. Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers

5

CME 104. Linear Algebra & Partial Differential Equations for Engineers

5

CME 106. Introduction to Probability & Statistics for ENGRs

3-4

Science (26 units minimum)2

CHEM 31X or A,B. General Chemistry

4-8

CHEM 33. Structure and Reactivity

4

BIO 41,42. Biology Core

10

PHYSICS 41. Mechanics

4

PHYSICS 43. Electricity and Magnetism

4

Technology in Society (one course required; see Basic Requirement 4)

 

BIOE 131. Ethics

3

Engineering Topics (Engineering Science and Design):

Engineering Fundamentals (3 courses required):

ENGR 70A (same as CS 106A). Programming Methodology

5

ENGR 80. Introduction to Bioengineering

4

Fundamentals Elective; see UGHB Fig. 3-4 for approved course list; may not use ENGR 70B or X

3-5

Bioengineering Core (36 units required):

BIOE 41. Physical Biology of Macromolecules

4

BIOE 42. Physical Biology of Cells

4

BIOE 44. Fundamentals of Engineering Biology Lab

4

BIOE 51. Anatomy for Bioengineers

4

BIOE 101. Systems Biology

4

BIOE 103. Systems Physiology & Design

4

BIOE 123. Optics and Devices Lab

4

BIOE 141A. Biodesign Project I

4

BIOE 141B. Biodesign Project II

4

Bioengineering Depth Electives (4 courses, minimum 12 units):

BIOE 212. Introduction to Biomedical Informatics Research Methodology

3

BIOE 214. Representations and Algorithms for Computational Molecular Biology

3-4

BIOE 220. Introduction to Imaging and Image-Based Human Anatomy

3

BIOE 222A. Multimodality Molecular Imaging in Living Subjects I

4

BIOE 222B. Multimodality Molecular Imaging in Living Subjects II

4

BIOE 244. Advanced Frameworks and Approaches for Engineering Integrated Genetic Systems

4

BIOE 261. Principles and Practice of Stem Cell Engineering

3

BIOE 281. Biomechanics of Movement

3

BIOE 311. Biophysics of Developmental Biology and Tissue Engineering

3

These requirements are subject to change. The final requirements are published with sample programs in the Handbook for Undergraduate Engineering Programs (UGHB). Students persuing a premed program will need to take additional courses; see the UGHB, BioE Premed 4-Year Plan.

1 It is strongly recommended that the CME series (100, 102, 104) be taken rather than the MATH 50 series (51, 52, 53). CME 106 should be taken rather than STATS 110 or 141.

2 Science must include both Chemistry (CHEM 31A and B or X, or ENGR 31) and Physics with two quarters of course work in each and two courses of BIO core. CHEM 31A and B are considered one course even though given over two quarters. Premeds should take Chemistry, not ENGR 31.

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