These tracks are described in general below and the specific course listings for each college year are included in their respective subtitle. As outlined in the Undergraduate Educational Objectives , the Biomedical Engineering curriculum is interdisciplinary in nature incorporating courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science and engineering. A solid foundation in the mathematical, physical, and life sciences is necessary for the engineer to function effectively in a medically or biologically oriented problem solving environment. In this environment, the biomedical engineer needs to be able to communicate with life scientists, physicians and other health care providers to describe and model complex biological systems, to collect and analyze experimental or clinical data, to understand the capabilities and limitations of sophisticated instrumentation, and to understand the principles of design. All undergraduate tracks in Biomedical Engineering have been designed to be compatible with other programs offered by the College of Engineering.
Students can earn an optional minor in either electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering.
In addition, all tracks retain most of the core courses of the initial two years which allows the student flexibility to transfer to other curricula if so desired. This newly created program allows qualified students to receive a Bachelors of Science Degree and a Masters of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering in just five years. Students with qualifying grade point averages enroll in the program during their Junior year. They will begin their thesis research the summer between their Junior and Senior years. Their research laboratory experience will continue the summer between their Senior and fifth years and throughout their fifth year, culminating in the preparation of a written thesis and defense.