Program Overview

Bioengineering, BSE

Overview

Bioengineering is a multidisciplinary area where the engineering sciences interface biology, biomedical sciences, and medicine, to advance human health. Bioengineering brings together the creation of new knowledge and understanding of biological systems through engineering analysis and experimentation, with the application of engineering design and practice principles for the development of devices, processes, methods, and biotechnologies to improve medical practice and healthcare delivery.

Curriculum

BSE Degree Requirements

The BSE degree requires a total of 37 course units. The requirements for students entering in Fall 2020 and beyond are as follows:

• Engineering:
  • BE 1000: Introduction to Bioengineering (0.5 course units)
  • ENGR 1050: Introduction to Scientific Computing (1 course unit)
  • BE 2000: Introduction to Biomechanics (1 course unit)
  • BE 2200: Biomaterials (1 course unit)
  • BE 2700: Bioengineering Laboratory Principles (1 course unit)
  • BE 3010: Bioengineering Signals and Systems (1 course unit)
  • BE 3060: Cellular Engineering (1 course unit)
  • BE 3090: Bioengineering Modeling, Analysis and Design Laboratory I (1 course unit)
  • BE 3100: Bioengineering Modeling, Analysis and Design Laboratory II (1 course unit)
  • BE 3500: Introduction to Biotransport Processes (1 course unit)
  • BE 4950: Senior Design Project (1 course unit)
  • BE 4960: Senior Design Project (1 course unit)
  • BE Elective (400 or 500 level) (2 course units)
  • Engineering Elective (2 course units)
• Math and Natural Science:
  • MATH 1400: Calculus, Part I (1 course unit)
  • MATH 1410: Calculus, Part II (1 course unit)
  • ENM 2400: Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (1 course unit)
  • or MATH 2400: Calculus, Part III
  • ENM 3750: Biological Data Science I - Fundamentals of Biostatistics (1 course unit)
  • or ENGR 3440: Answering Questions with Data, for Everyone
  • PHYS 0140: Principles of Physics I (without laboratory) (1 course unit)
  • PHYS 0141: Principles of Physics II (without laboratory) (1 course unit)
  • CHEM 1011: Introduction to General Chemistry I (1 course unit)
  • CHEM 1101: General Chemistry Laboratory I (0.5 course units)
  • CHEM 1102: General Chemistry Laboratory II (0.5 course units)
  • CHEM 1022: General Chemistry II (1 course unit)
  • BIOL 1121: Introduction to Biology - The Molecular Biology of Life (1 course unit)
  • BIOL 1123: Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory (0.5 course units)
  • BIOL 3310: Principles of Human Physiology (1 course unit)
• General Electives:
  • EAS 2030: Engineering Ethics (1 course unit)
  • or BIOE 4010: Introduction to Bioethics
  • or BIOE 4020: Conceptual Foundations of Bioethics
  • or HSOC 1330: Bioethics
  • or HSOC 2457: History of Bioethics
  • or LGST 1000: Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • or LGST 2200: International Business Ethics
  • or NURS 3300: Theoretical Foundations of Health Care Ethics
  • or NURS 5250: Ethical Aspects of Health and Technology
  • or PHIL 4330: Metaethics
  • or PHIL 1342: Bioethics
• Social Science and Humanities:
  • Select 2 Social Science courses (2 course units)
  • Select 2 Humanities courses (2 course units)
  • Select 1 Social Science or Humanities course (1 course unit)
  • Select 1 Social Science, Humanities, or Technology in Business & Society course (2 course units)
• Free Elective:
  • Select 3 free elective courses (3 course units)
• Total Course Units: 37

Concentrations

Students may select one of nine concentrations:

• Biomedical Data Science and Computational Medicine
• Biomedical Devices
• Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics
• Cellular/Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials
• Multiscale Biomechanics
• Neuroengineering
• Systems and Synthetic Biology
• Therapeutics, Drug Delivery & Nanomedicine
• Immune Engineering

Biomedical Data Science and Computational Medicine

• Select 2 courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5040: Biological Data Science II: Data Mining Principles for Epigenomics
  • BE 5210: Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • BE 5300: Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience
  • BE 5590: Multiscale Modeling of Chemical and Biological Systems
  • BE 5660: Networked Neuroscience
• Select 2 additional courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5040: Biological Data Science II: Data Mining Principles for Epigenomics
  • BE 5210: Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • BE 5300: Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience
  • BE 5590: Multiscale Modeling of Chemical and Biological Systems
  • BE 5660: Networked Neuroscience
  • CIS 4210: Artificial Intelligence
  • or CIS 5210: Artificial Intelligence
  • CIS 4500: Database and Information Systems
  • CIS 5200: Machine Learning
  • CIS 5450: Big Data Analytics
  • CBE 5250: Molecular Modeling and Simulations
  • ESE 3050: Foundations of Data Science
  • ESE 5420: Statistics for Data Science
  • BIOM 5350: Introduction to Bioinformatics
  • or CIS 5350: Introduction to Bioinformatics
  • or MTR 5350: Introduction to Bioinformatics
  • BIOL 5536: Fundamentals of Computational Biology
  • or CIS 5360: Fundamentals of Computational Biology
  • or GCB 5360: Fundamentals of Computational Biology
  • GCB 5370: Advanced Computational Biology
  • STAT 9915: Seminar in Advanced Application of Statistics
• Total Course Units: 4

Biomedical Devices

• Select 2 courses in:
  • BE 4700: Medical Devices
  • BE 4720: Medical Device Development
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5020: From Biomedical Science to the Marketplace
  • BE 5140: Rehab Engineering and Design
  • BE 5180: Optical Microscopy
  • BE 5210: Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • BE 5280: Applied Medical Innovation I
  • BE 5290: Applied Medical Innovation II
  • BE 5510: Biomicrofluidics
  • BE 5560: Molecular Diagnostics for Precision Medicine
  • BE 5700: Biomechatronics
• Select 2 additional courses in:
  • BE 4700: Medical Devices
  • BE 4720: Medical Device Development
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5020: From Biomedical Science to the Marketplace
  • BE 5140: Rehab Engineering and Design
  • BE 5180: Optical Microscopy
  • BE 5210: Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • BE 5280: Applied Medical Innovation I
  • BE 5290: Applied Medical Innovation II
  • BE 5510: Biomicrofluidics
  • BE 5560: Molecular Diagnostics for Precision Medicine
  • BE 5700: Biomechatronics
  • ESE 2150: Electrical Circuits and Systems
  • ESE 5050: Feedback Control Design and Analysis
  • or MEAM 5130: Feedback Control Design and Analysis
  • ESE 5290: Introduction to Micro- and Nano-electromechanical Technologies
  • MEAM 1010: Introduction to Mechanical Design
  • MEAM 2010: Machine Design and Manufacturing
  • MEAM 5100: Design of Mechatronic Systems
  • MEAM 4150: Product Design
  • or OIDD 4150: Product Design
  • MEAM 5140: Design for Manufacturability
  • MEAM 5200: Introduction to Robotics
• Total Course Units: 4

Cellular/Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials

• Select 2 courses in:
  • BE 3300: Self-Assembly of Soft Materials
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5120: Bioengineering III: Biomaterials
  • BE 5400: Principles of Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering
  • BE 5530: Principles, Methods, and Applications of Tissue Engineering
  • BE 5580: Principles of Biological Fabrication
  • BE 5650: Developmental Engineering of Tissues
  • BE 5690: Systems Biology of Cell Signaling Behavior
  • BE 5780: Principles of Controlled Release Systems
• Select 2 additional courses in:
  • BE 3300: Self-Assembly of Soft Materials
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5120: Bioengineering III: Biomaterials
  • BE 5400: Principles of Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering
  • BE 5530: Principles, Methods, and Applications of Tissue Engineering
  • BE 5580: Principles of Biological Fabrication
  • BE 5650: Developmental Engineering of Tissues
  • BE 5690: Systems Biology of Cell Signaling Behavior
  • BE 5780: Principles of Controlled Release Systems
  • CBE 4300: Introduction to Polymers
  • or MSE 4300: Introduction to Polymers
  • CBE 5570: Stem Cells, Proteomics and Drug Delivery - Soft Matter Fundamentals
  • MEAM 5140: Design for Manufacturability
  • MSE 5850: Materials for Bioelectronics
  • or BE 5850: Materials for Bioelectronics
  • MSE 5180: Structure and Function of Biological Materials
• Total Course Units: 4

Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics

• Select 2 courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5180: Optical Microscopy
  • BE 5370: Biomedical Image Analysis
  • BE 5470: Fundamental Techniques of Imaging
  • BE 5810: Techniques of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • BE 5830: Physics of Medical / Molecular Imaging
  • BE 6500: Advanced Biomedical Imaging Applications
• Select 2 additional courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5180: Optical Microscopy
  • BE 5370: Biomedical Image Analysis
  • BE 5470: Fundamental Techniques of Imaging
  • BE 5810: Techniques of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • BE 5830: Physics of Medical / Molecular Imaging
  • BE 6500: Advanced Biomedical Imaging Applications
  • MPHY 6030: Image-Based Anatomy
  • MPHY 6070: Radiation Biology
  • PHYS 4421: Modern Optics
• Total Course Units: 4

Systems and Synthetic Biology

• Select 2 courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5270: Immune Engineering
  • BE 5400: Principles of Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering
  • BE 5580: Principles of Biological Fabrication
  • BE 5590: Multiscale Modeling of Chemical and Biological Systems
  • BE 5650: Developmental Engineering of Tissues
  • BE 5690: Systems Biology of Cell Signaling Behavior
• Select 2 additional courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5270: Immune Engineering
  • BE 5400: Principles of Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering
  • BE 5580: Principles of Biological Fabrication
  • BE 5590: Multiscale Modeling of Chemical and Biological Systems
  • BE 5650: Developmental Engineering of Tissues
  • BE 5690: Systems Biology of Cell Signaling Behavior
  • CBE 4790: Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
  • CBE 4800: Laboratory in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
  • CBE 5170: Principles of Genome Engineering
  • CBE 5270: Advancements and Applications in Genome Editing and Engineering
  • CBE 5540: Engineering Biotechnology
  • CBE 5570: Stem Cells, Proteomics and Drug Delivery - Soft Matter Fundamentals
  • MEAM 6630: Mechanics of Macromolecules
  • BIOL 5262: Biological Foundations for Bioengineering and Biotechnology: Genomics and Omics Technologies
• Total Course Units: 4

Neuroengineering

• Select 2 courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5210: Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • BE 5300: Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience
  • BE 5660: Networked Neuroscience
• Select 2 additional courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5210: Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • BE 5300: Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience
  • BE 5660: Networked Neuroscience
  • NRSC 2249: Cognitive Neuroscience
  • or PSYC 1230: Cognitive Neuroscience
  • NRSC 2110: Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology
  • or BIOL 2110: Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology
  • BIOL 4110: Neural Systems and Behavior
  • or BIOL 5110: Neural Systems and Behavior
  • BIOL 4142: Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
  • NRSC 2205: Cellular Basis of Learning and Memory
  • NRSC 3334: Computational Neuroscience Lab
  • NRSC 4425: Neurotechnology: From Concept to Clinic
  • NGG 5720: Electrical Language of Cells
  • NGG 5730: Systems Neuroscience
• Total Course Units: 4

Multiscale Biomechanics

• Select 2 courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5100: Biomechanics and Biotransport
  • BE 5140: Rehab Engineering and Design
  • BE 5500: Continuum Tissue Mechanics
  • BE 5700: Biomechatronics
  • BE 5610: Musculoskeletal Biology and Bioengineering
• Select 2 additional courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5100: Biomechanics and Biotransport
  • BE 5140: Rehab Engineering and Design
  • BE 5500: Continuum Tissue Mechanics
  • BE 5700: Biomechatronics
  • BE 5610: Musculoskeletal Biology and Bioengineering
• Total Course Units: 4

Therapeutics, Drug Delivery & Nanomedicine

• Select 2 courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5550: Nanoscale Systems Biology
  • or CBE 5550: Nanoscale Systems Biology
  • or MEAM 5550: Nanoscale Systems Biology
  • BE 5570: Quantitative Principles of Drug Design
  • BE 5620: Drug Discovery and Development
  • BE 5780: Principles of Controlled Release Systems
• Select 2 additional courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5550: Nanoscale Systems Biology
  • or CBE 5550: Nanoscale Systems Biology
  • or MEAM 5550: Nanoscale Systems Biology
  • BE 5570: Quantitative Principles of Drug Design
  • BE 5620: Drug Discovery and Development
  • BE 5780: Principles of Controlled Release Systems
  • CBE 5570: Stem Cells, Proteomics and Drug Delivery - Soft Matter Fundamentals
  • CBE 5640: Drug Delivery Systems: Targeted Therapeutics and Translational Nanomedicine
• Total Course Units: 4

Immune Engineering

• Select 2 courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5120: Bioengineering III: Biomaterials
  • BE 4260: Immunology for Bioengineers
  • or BE 5260: Immunology for Bioengineers
  • or BIOL 4004: Immunobiology
  • BE 5270: Immune Engineering
  • BE 5570: Quantitative Principles of Drug Design
• Select 2 additional courses in:
  • BE 4900: Independent Project in Bioengineering
  • BE 5120: Bioengineering III: Biomaterials
  • BE 4260: Immunology for Bioengineers
  • or BE 5260: Immunology for Bioengineers
  • or BIOL 4004: Immunobiology
  • BE 5270: Immune Engineering
  • BE 5570: Quantitative Principles of Drug Design
  • ENGR 4500: Modern Biotechnology for Engineers
  • IMUN 5060: Immune Mechanisms
  • IMUN 5070: Immunopathology
  • IMUN 6090: Vaccines and Immune Therapeutics
  • or CAMB 6090: Vaccines and Immune Therapeutics
  • REG 6180: Introduction to Vaccine Development
• Total Course Units: 4

Footnotes

• Students may count only one of the asterisked courses per concentration. ** Students may only "double count" TWO courses for multiple concentrations. ** Students may only count one Independent Study (BE 4900 or BE 4920).