The undergraduate minor is designed to give students in other majors a wide exposure to the field of bioengineering. To minor in Bioengineering, a student must take 15 credits of course work of which 9 credits comprise the following mandatory courses:
The remaining 6 credits may be chosen from any of the following courses:
BIOE 302 - Biomaterials (3 credits)
Study of metallic, ceramic, and polymer materials used for surgical and dental implants; materials selection, implant design, physical and mechanical testing; corrosion and wear in the body. In addition, physical and mechanical properties of tissue as related to microstructure are studied.
BIOE 320 Biomechanics (3 credits)
Study of relation between biological and mechanical functions of musculoskeletal tissues such as bone, ligaments, muscles, cartilage, etc.; mechanics of human joints; analysis of implants and implant failure.
BIOE 401 Biomedical Design (3 credits)
Covers basic steps in designing medical devices intended for short- or long-term implantation. Materials selection, fabrication processes, performance standards, cost analysis, and design optimization are covered. Design project is required. For engineering majors only.
Study of metallic, ceramic, and polymer materials used for surgical and dental implants; materials selection, implant design, physical and mechanical testing; corrosion and wear in the body. In addition, physical and mechanical properties of tissue as related to microstructure are studied.
BIOE 320 Biomechanics (3 credits)
Study of relation between biological and mechanical functions of musculoskeletal tissues such as bone, ligaments, muscles, cartilage, etc.; mechanics of human joints; analysis of implants and implant failure.
BIOE 401 Biomedical Design (3 credits)
Covers basic steps in designing medical devices intended for short- or long-term implantation. Materials selection, fabrication processes, performance standards, cost analysis, and design optimization are covered. Design project is required. For engineering majors only.
The remaining 6 credits may be chosen from any of the following courses:
BIOE 201 Organs and Their Replacements (3 credits)
Provides engineering, biological, and physical science students with an overview of the replacement of human body parts and the problems related to artificial devices.
BIOE 420 Sports Engineering (3 credits)
Study of engineering principles involved in sports: body systems in human motion, analysis of gait, basic performance patterns in athletic movements, performance improvements, design of sports equipment.
BIOE 450 Independent Research (6 credits max)
BIOSC 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
Study of engineering principles involved in sports: body systems in human motion, analysis of gait, basic performance patterns in athletic movements, performance improvements, design of sports equipment.
BIOSC 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
Continuation of BIOSC 222 covering endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems; fluid and electrolyte balance. Physiology is stressed.
BIOSC 458 Cell Physiology (3 credits)
Study of the chemical and physical principles of cell function emphasizing bioenergetics and membrane phenomena.
BIOSC 459 Systems Physiology (3 credits)
Physiological systems of vertebrates and their homeostatic controls. Describes the function of the major physiological systems in terms of anatomical structure and chemical and physical principles.
BE 312 Biological Kinetics and Reactor Modeling (3 credits)
Fundamentals of microbial and biochemical kinetics used in analysis and design of biological systems. Topics include mathematical and computer modeling of biological kinetics and systems, estimating model coefficients, and development of microbial kinetic models as basis for batch and continous reactor design.
CME 210 Introduction to Materials Science (3 credits)
Introductory course in materials science designed primarily for engineering students. Studies the relation between the electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of products and the structure and composition of these products. All levels of structure are considered from gross structures easily visible to the eye through electronic structure of atoms.
ME 301 Materials for Mechanical Engineering Applications (3 credits)
Properties and selection of materials of interest to mechanical engineers. Emphasis is on the interrelations between the microstructure, processing, and properties of materials.
ME 304 Mechanics of Materials (3 credits)
Steady and transient heat conduction, free and forced convection, radiation, and multi-mode heat transfer. Emphasis is on analytical and numerical solutions to engineering heat transfer problems with a design orientation.
ME 308 Fluid Mechanics (3 credits)
Behavior of fluids at rest or in motion, including the study of fluid properties. Emphasis is on a rational, analytical approach from which are developed basic principles of broad applicability to all fields of engineering.
Provides engineering, biological, and physical science students with an overview of the replacement of human body parts and the problems related to artificial devices.
BIOE 420 Sports Engineering (3 credits)
Study of engineering principles involved in sports: body systems in human motion, analysis of gait, basic performance patterns in athletic movements, performance improvements, design of sports equipment.
BIOE 450 Independent Research (6 credits max)
BIOSC 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
Study of engineering principles involved in sports: body systems in human motion, analysis of gait, basic performance patterns in athletic movements, performance improvements, design of sports equipment.
BIOSC 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
Continuation of BIOSC 222 covering endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems; fluid and electrolyte balance. Physiology is stressed.
BIOSC 458 Cell Physiology (3 credits)
Study of the chemical and physical principles of cell function emphasizing bioenergetics and membrane phenomena.
BIOSC 459 Systems Physiology (3 credits)
Physiological systems of vertebrates and their homeostatic controls. Describes the function of the major physiological systems in terms of anatomical structure and chemical and physical principles.
BE 312 Biological Kinetics and Reactor Modeling (3 credits)
Fundamentals of microbial and biochemical kinetics used in analysis and design of biological systems. Topics include mathematical and computer modeling of biological kinetics and systems, estimating model coefficients, and development of microbial kinetic models as basis for batch and continous reactor design.
CME 210 Introduction to Materials Science (3 credits)
Introductory course in materials science designed primarily for engineering students. Studies the relation between the electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of products and the structure and composition of these products. All levels of structure are considered from gross structures easily visible to the eye through electronic structure of atoms.
ME 301 Materials for Mechanical Engineering Applications (3 credits)
Properties and selection of materials of interest to mechanical engineers. Emphasis is on the interrelations between the microstructure, processing, and properties of materials.
ME 304 Mechanics of Materials (3 credits)
Steady and transient heat conduction, free and forced convection, radiation, and multi-mode heat transfer. Emphasis is on analytical and numerical solutions to engineering heat transfer problems with a design orientation.
ME 308 Fluid Mechanics (3 credits)
Behavior of fluids at rest or in motion, including the study of fluid properties. Emphasis is on a rational, analytical approach from which are developed basic principles of broad applicability to all fields of engineering.
