Program Overview

Dual Degree Program: Biomedical Engineering combined with Computer Engineering

The Dual Degree Program in Biomedical Engineering combined with Computer Engineering is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in both biomedical engineering and computer engineering. This program is offered by the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at Colorado State University.

Program Requirements

To complete the program, students must earn a total of 157-158 credits. The program is divided into five years, with the following course requirements:

• Freshman year:
  • CHEM 111: General Chemistry I (GT-SC2)
  • CHEM 112: General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1)
  • CO 150: College Composition (GT-CO2)
  • ENGR 111: Fundamentals of Engineering
  • ENGR 114: Engineering for Grand Challenges
  • MATH 160: Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1)
  • MATH 161: Calculus for Physical Scientists II (GT-MA1)
  • Select one group from the following:
    • Group A: CS 150B and CS 164
    • Group B: AUCC 3B and CS 163
    • Group C: AUCC 3B and CS 152 and CS 162
• Sophomore year:
  • BIOM 200: Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering
  • CS 165: CS2--Data Structures
  • ECE 205: Analog Circuits I
  • ECE 206: Analog Circuits II
  • ECE 232: Introduction to Project Practices
  • ECE 252: Introduction to Digital Circuits
  • ECE 303/STAT 303: Introduction to Communications Principles
  • LIFE 102: Attributes of Living Systems (GT-SC1)
  • MATH 261: Calculus for Physical Scientists III
  • MATH 340: Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations
• Junior year:
  • BIOM 300: Problem-Based Learning Biomedical Engr Lab
  • BMS 300: Principles of Human Physiology
  • CS 214: Software Development
  • ECE 253: Microcontrollers and C for Internet-of-Things
  • ECE 311: Linear System Analysis I
  • PH 141: Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (GT-SC1)
  • PH 142: Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (GT-SC1)
  • Computer Engineering (CpE) Electives/Technical Electives (see lists below)
• Senior year:
  • BIOM 431/ECE 431: Biomedical Signal and Image Processing
  • CHEM 113: General Chemistry II
  • CHEM 245: Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
  • CS 220: Discrete Structures and the Applications
  • CT 301: C++ Fundamentals
  • MECH 262: Engineering Mechanics
  • MECH 337: Thermodynamics
  • Select one course from the following:
    • DSCI 369: Linear Algebra for Data Science
    • MATH 369: Linear Algebra I
  • Select one course from the following:
    • CO 301B: Writing in the Disciplines: Sciences (GT-CO3)
    • JTC 300: Strategic Writing and Communication (GT-CO3)
  • Computer Engineering (CpE) Electives/Technical Electives (see lists below)
• Fifth year:
  • BIOM 486A: Biomedical Design Practicum: Capstone Design I
  • BIOM 486B: Biomedical Design Practicum: Capstone Design II
  • ECON 202: Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1)
  • BME Technical Electives (see list below)
  • Computer Engineering (CpE) Electives/Technical Electives (see lists below)
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Historical Perspectives

Computer Engineering (CpE) Electives

Students are required to complete 18 credits of CpE electives, which include:

• Group 1: Select 11 credits from the following:
  • ECE 450: Digital System Design Laboratory
  • ECE 451: Digital System Design
  • ECE 452: Computer Organization and Architecture
  • ECE 456: Computer Networks
  • ECE 528/CS 528: Embedded Systems and Machine Learning
• Group 2: Select 0-6 credits from the following:
  • DSCI 320/MATH 320: Optimization Methods in Data Science
  • ECE 312: Linear System Analysis II
• Group 3: Select 0-6 credits from the following:
  • ECE 101: Foundations in ECE
  • ECE 395A: Independent Study
  • ECE 395B: Independent Study: Open Option Project
  • ECE 395C: Independent Study: Vertically Integrated Project

Technical Electives

Students can select 1-7 credits from the following technical electives:

• CS 310H/IDEA 310H: Design Thinking Toolbox: Mixed Reality Design
• CS 314: Software Engineering
• CS 320: Algorithms--Theory and Practice
• CS 345: Machine Learning Foundations and Practice
• CS 356: Systems Security
• CS 370: Operating Systems
• CS 4XX: Any CS course at the 400-level, excluding CS 457 and CS 470
• CS 5XX: Any CS course at the 500-level
• DSCI 475: Topological Data Analysis
• ECE 340: Electromagnetics for Computer Engineering
• ECE 495A: Independent Study
• ECE 495B: Independent Study: Open Option Project
• ECE 495C: Independent Study: Vertically Integrated Projects
• ECE 4XX: Any ECE course at the 400-level
• ECE 5XX: Any ECE course at the 500-level, excluding ECE 532/SYSE 532
• MATH 360: Mathematics of Information Security
• MATH 450: Introduction to Numerical Analysis I
• MATH 451: Introduction to Numerical Analysis II
• MATH 460: Information and Coding Theory
• MECH 564: Fundamentals of Robot Mechanics and Controls
• STAT 421: Introduction to Stochastic Processes

Biomedical Engineering (BME) Technical Electives

Students can select 3 credits from the following BME technical electives:

• BC 351: Principles of Biochemistry
• BC 401: Comprehensive Biochemistry I
• BC 403: Comprehensive Biochemistry II
• BC 404: Comprehensive Biochemistry Laboratory
• BC 411: Physical Biochemistry
• BC 463: Molecular Genetics
• BC 465: Molecular Regulation of Cell Function
• BC 565: Molecular Regulation of Cell Function
• BIOM 304: Global Challenges and Collaborations in BME
• BIOM 350A: Study Abroad--Ecuador: Prosthetics
• BIOM 421: Transport Phenomena in Biomedical Engineering
• BIOM 422: Quantitative Systems and Synthetic Biology
• BIOM 441: Biomechanics and Biomaterials
• BIOM 476: Biomedical Engineering Clinical Practicum
• BIOM 495: Independent Study
• BIOM 504/CBE 504: Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering
• BIOM 518/ECE 518: Biophotonics
• BIOM 522/CBE 522: Bioseparation Processes
• BIOM 525/MECH 525: Cell and Tissue Engineering
• BIOM 526/ECE 526: Biological Physics
• BIOM 531/MECH 531: Materials Engineering
• BIOM 533/CIVE 533: Biomolecular Tools for Engineers
• BIOM 537/ECE 537: Biomedical Signal Processing
• BIOM 570/MECH 570: Bioengineering
• BIOM 572/MECH 572: Regenerative Bioengineering with Stem Cells
• BIOM 573/MECH 573: Structure and Function of Biomaterials
• BIOM 574/MECH 574: Bio-Inspired Surfaces
• BIOM 576/MECH 576: Quantitative Systems Physiology
• BIOM 578/MECH 578: Musculoskeletal Biosolid Mechanics
• BMS 301: Human Gross Anatomy
• BMS 302: Laboratory in Principles of Physiology
• BMS 310: Anatomy for the Health Professions
• BMS 320: Virtual Laboratory in Physiology
• BMS 325: Cellular Neurobiology
• BMS 345: Functional Neuroanatomy
• BMS 405: Nerve and Muscle-Toxins, Trauma and Disease
• BMS 409: Human and Animal Reproductive Biology
• BMS 420: Cardiopulmonary Physiology
• BMS 430: Endocrinology
• BMS 450: Pharmacology
• BMS 500: Mammalian Physiology I
• BMS 501: Mammalian Physiology II
• BMS 503/NB 503: Developmental Neurobiology
• BZ 311: Developmental Biology
• BZ 350: Molecular and General Genetics
• BZ 476/BZ 576: Genetics of Model Organisms
• CBE 330: Process Simulation
• CBE 543: Membranes for Biotechnology and Biomedicine
• CHEM 334: Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
• CHEM 335: Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM 343: Modern Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 344: Modern Organic Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 346: Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 433: Clinical Chemistry
• CHEM 539A: Principles of NMR and MRI: Basic NMR Principles
• CHEM 539B: Principles of NMR and MRI: NMR Diffusion Measurements-2D NMR and MRI
• CHEM 539C: Principles of NMR and MRI: Advanced NMR and MRI Techniques
• ECE 569/MECH 569: Micro-Electro-Mechanical Devices
• ENGR 533: Spaceflight and Biological Systems
• ERHS 332: Principles of Epidemiology
• ERHS 450: Introduction to Radiation Biology
• ERHS 502: Fundamentals of Toxicology
• ERHS 510/VS 510: Cancer Biology
• ERHS 540: Principles of Ergonomics
• FSHN 470: Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism
• HES 307: Biomechanical Principles of Human Movement
• HES 319: Neuromuscular Aspects of Human Movement
• HES 403: Physiology of Exercise
• HES 420: Electrocardiography and Exercise Management
• HES 476: Exercise and Chronic Disease
• MATH 455: Mathematics in Biology and Medicine
• MECH 432: Engineering of Nanomaterials
• MECH 543: Biofluid Mechanics
• MIP 300: General Microbiology
• MIP 302: General Microbiology Laboratory
• MIP 342: Immunology
• MIP 343: Immunology Laboratory
• MIP 351: Medical Bacteriology
• MIP 352: Medical Bacteriology Laboratory
• MIP 420: Medical and Molecular Virology
• MIP 443: Microbial Physiology
• MIP 450: Microbial Genetics
• NB 500/BMS 502: Readings in Cellular Neurobiology
• NB 501: Cellular and Molecular Neurophysiology
• NB 505/BMS 505: Neuronal Circuits, Systems and Behavior

Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program

To prepare for the first semester, students are expected to have a strong foundation in mathematics and science. The curriculum for this major assumes students enter college prepared to take calculus.

The undergraduate programs in Biomedical Engineering synergize with our partner major undergraduate degrees by providing additional coursework in biology, chemistry, physiology, statics, dynamics, and biomedical engineering to synthesize robust dual degree programs.

In order to maintain professional standards required of practicing engineers, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering requires a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.000 in Electrical Engineering courses as a graduation requirement. It is the responsibility of any student who fails to maintain a 2.000 average to work with their advisor to correct grade point deficiencies. In addition, it is required that students retake any Electrical Engineering course at the 300-level or below in which they receive a grade below C (2.000).