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Bioengineering, B.S.

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Requirements for the Major:

The Bioengineering major requires 1) math, science, and general engineering courses 2) foundation and core courses for bioengineering, 3) elective courses in bioengineering, and 4) a capstone design course.

Required courses in math, science, and general engineering:

Required foundation and core courses for bioengineering:

Bioengineering electives

Five courses from BNG, ECE, CSC 243  or other engineering courses subject to approval, with one having a lab and at least three at the 300 level or higher.

Capstone design:

 

Requirements for Honors

The criteria for graduating with honors in Bioengineering are: (1) a cumulative index of at least 3.3; (2) a cumulative index in major courses of at least 3.3, with an A or A- in at least three of those courses; (3) an A or A- in the capstone design course or a senior research project; (4) final six terms of courses at Union. The major courses are listed above under “Foundation and core courses for bioengineering,” “Bioengineering electives” and “Capstone design”.

Course Selection Guidelines

Placement. Students will receive credit for AP or IB courses following the guidelines of the appropriate supporting department.

Course Sequence. Students should consult with their academic advisor and the following yearly requirements when scheduling courses. Some 300 level courses are not offered every year, and some of these courses will be taken outside of the year indicated.

Senior Projects. Students interested in working with a faculty member on a two-term Senior Project should meet with potential faculty advisors during their junior year to identify a project; students should notify one of the Program Directors when this process is complete. The first course (BNG 497 ) will count as a Free Elective and BNG 498  will count as a BNG Elective.

First Year:

 

Second Year:

 

Third Year:

See Note(s): iii below.

Fourth Year:

 

Note(s):

i Alternative mathematics and physics sequences are possible depending on the preparation of the student.

ii The Elective courses must be satisfied as follows: five Common Curriculum courses and five Free Electives. Students planning to attend medical school should take CHM 231 /CHM 232  (organic chemistry) as electives and BIO 110  as a >300 level Biology course (see note iv below).

iii The Linguistic and Cultural Competency component of the Common Curriculum is recommended to be satisfied in the third year through a Term Abroad during Fall Term, or a mini term.

iv Biological Science courses must be >300 level with one having a lab. Pre-med students may use BIO 110  to satisfy the non-lab course requirement.

v Bioengineering courses BNG 330-349 represent courses in the Biomechanics area.

vi The BNG Elective courses include any five courses from BNG, ECE, CSC 243 , or other engineering courses subject to approval; one must have a lab and at least three must be >300 level.

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