Bioengineering Minor

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Any degree candidate who has earned at least 24 credits, with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.000 and with at least a 2.500 GPA in their major, may request admission to a minor in Bioengineering. The minor will provide students a unique opportunity to obtain multidisciplinary life sciences and engineering background along with a core foundation in biological science and engineering principles. Upon completion of the minor, the student will have the knowledge to work in the biomedical device industry or other fields involving interactions of biology and engineering.

In order to meet the requirements for the minor, each course must be passed with a minimum grade of C- (C minus) and the minimum GPA in the minor must be at least 2.000. Students shall work with their faculty advisors on the suitability of the Technical Elective courses they choose. While not required, students should consider completing Chemistry (CHM 151 or CHM 153, and CHM 152) if interested in topics such as Biomaterials.

A minor must be completed at the time of the degree and will be so noted on the student’s transcript. A student cannot be readmitted to the University to complete only a minor.

The Program Objectives are:

Students will understand the fundamental principles in biology and physiology.
Students will develop basic skills of using engineering approaches to solve problems in medical science and bioprocesses.
Students will learn advanced knowledge in a specific bioengineering area.

Required Core Courses: 6 credits

BNG 255 - Biology for Engineers Credits: 3
BNG 321 - Quantitative Physiology Credits: 3

Elective Core Courses: 6 credits

Choose two of the following five courses:

BNG 219 - Chemical Methods in Bioengineering Credits: 3
BNG 312 - Biotransport Credits: 3
BNG 315 - Biomechanics Credits: 3
BNG 316 - Biomaterials Credits: 3
BNG 318 - Biomeasurement and Control Credits: 3

Technical Elective Courses: 6 credits

Choose two of the following eight courses:

BNG 412 - Molecular Bioengineering Credits: 3
BNG 415 - Implantable Structures & Sensors Credits: 3
BNG 416 - Biomedical Devices Credits: 3
BNG 417 - Nanotechnology in Bioengineering Systems Credits: 3
BNG 418 - Biological Interactions on Material Surfaces Credits: 3
BNG 419 - Biomimetics Credits: 3
BNG 424 - Human Organogenesis Credits: 3
BNG 425 - Mechanobiology Credits: 3

Total Credits: 18

University Policy on Minors

Students must meet the university’s admission requirements for a minor, which include having completed 24 credits. Prospective minors are encouraged to inquire and plan their minor program prior to earning 24 credits, because the structure of requirements could necessitate the use of more than six semesters. Courses completed prior to formal declaration will count toward the minor program.

Minors consist of at least 18 credits, of which 9 credits must be at the upper division (300-400) level. Within these 9 upper level credits, a course can be counted in only one category. Even if a course could satisfy either the student’s major or the minor, it cannot be double-counted. A college may define electives that are permitted to be used towards the minor. A department offering a minor may establish other requirements beyond these minimal requirements. A minor must be completed at the time of the degree and will be so noted on the student’s transcript. A student cannot be readmitted to the University to complete only a minor.