The Basic Core
The BS in Biomedical Engineering curriculum that meets accreditation criteria is structured around a basic core of 103 units, outlined below. In addition, a complementary set of courses totaling at least 17 units (making the total 120 units) completes the degree requirements. The latter courses will be selected from the sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), mathematics or engineering.
NOTE: In Fall of 2012 Calculus III will change from 4 to 3 credits; in Spring of 2013 Differential Equations will also change from 4 to 3 credits. Beginning in Fall 2013, Engineering Math will expand to a full-year, six-credit sequence. This core curriculum reflects the sequence with these changes.
| Physical Sciences |
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| General Chemistry (Chem 111A, 112A) |
6 |
| General Chemistry Laboratory I, II (Chem 151, 152) |
4 |
| General Physics (Physics 117A, 118A) |
8 |
| Unit Subtotal |
18 |
| |
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| Biological Science |
|
| Principles of Biology I (Biol 2960) |
4 |
| Principles of Biology II (Biol 2970) |
4 |
| Physiological Control Systems (Biol 3058) |
2 |
| Unit Subtotal |
10 |
| |
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| Mathematics |
|
| Calculus II & III (Math 132, 233) |
6 |
| Differential Equations (Math 217) |
3 |
| Engineering Mathematics (ESE 318, 319) |
6 |
| Probability and Statistics for Engineers (ESE 326) |
3 |
| Unit Subtotal |
18 |
| |
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| Engineering Science |
|
| Computer Science (CSE 131) or Engineering and Scientific Computing (CSE 200) |
3 |
| Introduction to Electrical Networks (ESE 230) |
4 |
| Engineering Electromagnetics Principles (ESE 330) |
3 |
| Transport Phenomena in Biological Processes (ChE 366) |
|
| or Transport Phenomena I (ChE 367) |
3 |
| Unit Subtotal |
13 |
| |
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| Biomedical Engineering |
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| Engineering Virtual Studio I, II, III, IV (ENGR 123B, 124B, 223B, 224B ) |
4 |
| Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (BME 140) |
3 |
| Biomechanics (BME 240) |
3 |
| Quantitative Physiology I, II (BME 301A, 301B) |
7 |
| Bioengineering Thermodynamics (BME 320B) |
3 |
| Biomedical Engineering Design (BME 401) |
3 |
| Unit Subtotal |
23 |
| |
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| Other |
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| Humanities and social sciences |
15 |
| Engineering Practice and Professional Values (ENGR 4501) |
3 |
| Technical Writing (ENGR 310) |
3 |
| Unit Subtotal |
21 |
| Total, Basic Core |
103 |