1119 Main Administration Building
College Park, Maryland 20742-5031
301.405.5252 TEL 301.405.8195 FAX
OFFICE OF THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST
July 17,2012
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Darryll Pines
Dean, A. James Clark School of Engineering
FROM:
Elizabeth Beise
Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs
SUBJECT:
Proposal to Modify the Curriculum of the B.S. in Bioengineering (PCC log no.
11061)
6:j.f>
At its meeting on May 4,2012, the Senate Committee on Programs, Curricula, and
Courses approved your proposal to modify the Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering. A copy
of the approved proposal is attached.
The change is effective Fall 2012. The School should ensure that the change is fully
described in the Undergraduate Catalog and in all relevant descriptive materials, including the
program's four-year plan (contact Lisa Kiely at lkiely@umd.edu for more information), and that
all advisors are informed.
MDCI
Enclosure
cc:
David Salness, Chair, Senate PCC Committee
Sarah Bauder, Office of Student Financial Aid
Reka Montfort, University Senate
Erin Howard, Division of Information Technology
Donna Williams, Institutional Research & Planning
Anne Turkos, University Archives
Linda Yokoi, Office of the Registrar
Robert Gaines, Office of Undergraduate Studies
William Fourney, A. James Clark School of Engineering
William Bentley, Fischell Department of Bioengineering
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
PROGRAM/CURRICULUM/UNIT PROPOSAL
tcc
•
Please email the rcst of the proposal as an MSWord attachment
to pcc-submissions((vumd.edu.
•
LOG NO.
11 061
Plca~e
submit the signed tann to the Olliee of the Associate Provost
for Academic Planning and Programs. 1119 Main Administration Building. Campus.
College/School:
Please also add College/School Unit Code-First 8 digits:
Unit Codes can befimnd at: https:/i''lnpP'-:od.umd.e(l},eHtm/ Reports/units.hlll.!
012032001322501 ENGR·Fischell Department of Bioengineering
Department/Program:
Please also add Department/Program Unit Code-Last 7 digits:
1322501 Fischell Department of Bioengineering (BlOE)
Type of Action (choose one):
x Curriculum change (including informal specializations)
...1 Renaming o/program orf(mlla/ Area o/Concentration
Addition/deletion (~ffhrmal Area (?lConcentration
Suspend/delete program
i]
New academic degree/award program
iJ New Professional Studies award iteration
Li New Minor
Ii Other
Italics indicate Ihal the proposed program action ml/sf be prcs('llted to the/itt! (!lIi"ersi~F Senllielor cOl1sldcm!iol1.
Summary of Proposed Action:
Modify upper level curriculum and electives structure. See attached item 3 for details.
5.
6.
8. Senior Vice President and Provost
FISCHELL DEPARTMENT OF BIOENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
PCC Log No:
Information Required in Curriculum Change Proposal
1. Current (old) requirements" As shown in the catalog, plus additional materials, if any,
prepared by the Department or College and distributed to current students.
See enclosed
• BIOE Undergraduate Catalog description
(http://www.\.Imd.edu/catalog/ing.ex.cfm/show/conten t.section/c/1/s/fJQ.2)
• BIOE four-year plan (http://www_,gng.umd.edu/advl~lDg/degree-plan)
• BIOE benchmarks (http://www.enq.umd.edu/advising/degree-pISln)
• BIDE curriculum sheet (htto:/Iwww.eng.umd.edu/advising/degree-plan)
• BIOE Current and Proposed Requirements.xls
2. Proposed (new) requirements. (Please also check that the requirements are consistent
with the regulations specific to the type of certificate or degree.)
See enclosed BIDE Current and Proposed Requirements.xls
3. Identification of and ratloniJle for the changes. Please indicate if the changes are wholly
or in part the result of learning outcomes assessments.
The changes are necessitated by both the campus mandated changes to general education
requirements and increasing enrollments in the BlOE major.
Consequently, the above mentioned changes have called for a more streamlined curriculum
that is both uniform and agile. The department conducted a review of its curriculum for engineering,
mathematical, and biological content. Identification and analysis of these content areas is an element
of the assessment process for ABET accreditation. The review resulted in the proposed curriculum
change-see (a), (b), and (c) below-in order to better balance the technical and scientific content of
the program. At the same time, tl1e department also evaluated its electives structure and found that
with such a large student body, the identification of restricted electives lists would be beneficial in
both faculty/administrative advising and in student course selection. Restructuring the elective
distribution would still allow studemts flexibility to pursue other academic interests-see (d) below.
A more efficient delivery of upper-level material is proposed through the following:
a. Elimination of a one-credit lab (BIOE 454: Biomaterials Lab)
b. Combination of two three-credit lecture courses (BIOE 455: Basic Electronic Design
and BIOE 456: Bil)instrumentation) into a single four-credit lecture/lab course
(proposed BIOE 457: Biomedical Electronics and Instrumentation).
Motivation for changes (a) and (b) stemmed from our senior exit surveys, where students
identified significant olverlap among courses. The senior exit survey is an element of the
assessment process.
c. Removal of BIOE 471: Biological Systems Control as a required senior-level course,
and the addition of BIDE 371: Bioengineering Math and Statistics
Motivation for change (c) stemmed from the departmental review of mathematical content,
which revealed that earlier, more integrated math content would be beneficial for
downstream application in the curriculum. In specific, it was found that students were
lacking the mathematical abilities needed to cover fully the scope of BIDE 471 in the
senior year. Therefore, it was agreed that a sophomore/junior-level math course (i.e.
BIOE 371) would offer more benefit to students. Students who then Wished to delve
further into senior-level elective courses with high math content would be better prepared.
BIOE 371 also covers statistics, which is required in the curriculum for ABET accreditation.
The electives restructuring is proposed as follows:
d. Formerly: 6 credits engineering science electives, 9 credits biological science electives
Proposed: 6 credits engineering science from a restricted electives list, 6 credits
biological science from a restricted electives list, 3 credits unrestricted elective
4. A sample program under the proposed requirements. Show how a typical student would
progress through the proposed program year by year. Attention should be paid to course
prerequisites to ensure that students can actually follow the prescribed program. A table
illustrating the semester by semester breakdown of credits is useful.
See enclosed BIOE Current and Proposed Requirements.xls
s. A list, table or chart showing the prerequisite structure of all required or optional courses
appearing in the new requirements. It may also be helpful to provide a table illustrating a
sample schedule of course offerings, semester by semester, to demonstrate that, with the
available and anticipated faculty, enough courses will initially be offered to allow students
to progress through their programs. The schedule should allow time for the necessary
development of new courses.
See enclosed BIOE prereqs chart 2012.pdf
6. A list of any new courses: prefix, number, title, credits. New courses that have not yet
been approved need not have specific numbers, but should be identified according to the
desired level, such as 3**. "St!lected" or "Special" topics courses should be avoided. If
courses to be offered regUlarly in the new program are presently offered as "Selected" or
"Special" topics, you should propose to make them permanent. Indicate new courses with
an X. Indicate current courses that will be substantially modified as part of the program
change with an M. Include a copy of the VPAC information describing these new or modified
courses. It is your responsibility to insui-=: that the new or modified course proposals are
submitted for VPAC approval in a timely fashion.
See enclosed VPAC course add proposals for BIOE 457 and BIOE 371
7. A list of the courses being deleted from the program requirements.
• BIOE 454
• BIOE 456
• BIOE 471
8. Letters from any department(s) whose courses will be required or otherwise impacted. If
the change in curriculum introduces a requirement (or recommendation) that majors take a
course offered by another department, it is important to establish that such a requirement
will not unduly burden faculty and resources elsewhere on campus. Attach a memorandum
or letter from the Chair of the affected department indicating that it can handle the
additional enrollment that the, curriculum change will generate.
The oral communications course (additional 3-credit General Education requirement) has been
mandated by campus, so it is assumed that impact to offering department(s) faculty and resources is
being addressed by campus.
9. It should be specifically acknowledged that students enrolled in the program prior to the
effective date of any curriculum change may complete their program under the old
requirements if they wish. The courses required must remain available, or suitable
substitutions specifically designated. Further, if the proposed curriculum change affects
articulation or transfer programs, the proposal should explain how currently-enrolled
community college students will be able to complete their projected programs. Any
necessary modifications to articulation agreements should be attached.
The Department acknowledges that students who enrolled prior to the proposed effective date
of fall 2012 may complete their program under the old requirements if they wish. The Department
will offer the courses being proposed for deletion for at least one year or two offerings (whichever
comes first) to accommodate prior enrolled stUdents.
.and Undergraduate catalog 2011·2012
FISCHELL DEPARTMENT OF BIOENGINEERING (BIOE)
A. James Clark School of Engineering
2330 JI)ong H. Kim Engineering Building, 301- 405-7426
www.bioe.umd.edu/L'
bioe-undergrad@umd.edu
Chair: W. Bentley (Prof, Chair)
Director: J. Fisher (Assoc Prof, Assoc Chair, Undergraduate Program Director), P. Kofinas (Prof, Assoc Chair,
Graduate Program Director)
Professors: P. Bryan (Prof), G. Payne, Y. Tao
Associclte Professors: E. Eisenstein (Assoc Prof), K. Herold, H. Mantas, B. Shapiro, Y. Yu (joint with UMD
School of Pha rmacy)
Assistant Professors: J. Aranda-Espinoza, Y. Chen, A. Hsieh, S. Matysiak (Asst Prof), S. Muro, J. Seog (joint
with UMCP ENMS), S. Shah, I. White
Professors Emeriti: A. Johnson
The Major
Bioenglineering is a field rooted in physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, and life sciences. Each of these
areas is applied in a systematic, quantitative, and integrative way to approach problems important in
biology, biosystems, medical research, and clinical practice. Bioengineering advances fundamental concepts,
creates knowledge from the molecular to organ to system levels, and develops innovative processes for the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. In short, bioengineering seeks to improve the heaith and
life of humankind on many levels.
Bioen~lineers specialize in those products and processes made from, used With, or applied to biological
organisms. In addition to engineering science and design, bioengineers study cell biology, phYSiology,
bioinformatics, bioimaging, and biomechanics. The synthesis of engineering and biology gives bioengineers
uniquE! capabilities in our modern world.
The B,achelor of Science degree in Bioengineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission
of ABET, www.abet.orgr.- , 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347­
7700.
Program Objectives
Our curriculum emphasizes the principles of biology, physiology, engineering, and design. In addition to the
technical aspects, the curriculum also incorporates ethiCS, economics, and patent concepts. All of these
areas of study create a rich educational experience, one that prepares our graduates for success in the
professional world.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. OI!mOnstrate knowledge of fundamental principles in engineering and biology
OI!mOnstrate commitment to the biological engineering/biomedical engineering sector
E)[perience a multiCUltural, collegiate working environment
4. Gain experience in design and group projects
5. O,evelop an ability to write and present their projects effectively
Admission to the Major
Students who wish to study at the A. James Clark School of Engineering apply for admission to the
Univ,!rsity of Maryland; there is no separate application for engineering. When filling out the univerSity
application, you may choose bioengineering as your intended major. You may also apply as an undecided
engineering major.
All Bioengineering majors must meet admission, progress, and retention standards of the A. James Clark
School of Engineering.
Please note: If you are applying to Bioengineering as a transfer student (whether you are an internal Clark
Schelol transfer, external UMO transfer, or transferring from an outside institution), then you must complete
BIOI, 120 with a 3.0 before you will be admitted into the department. If you wish to enroll, please send an
e-mail with your UID to Michelle French at mfrench@umd.edu. You will be will be notified bye-mail when
permission has been granted.
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Requirements for the Major
Following is the list of the course requirements for the Bioengineering Undergraduate Program on semester
basis. Each student following the course template should be able to graduate in 4 years. Each student will
meet with his/her Faculty Advisor every semester to plan the schedule of courses for the subsequent
semester. Some of the students in the bioengineering program may elect to pursue professional degrees
such as Medical, Dental, Law, etc., thus they may need certain courses that those professional schools
require and they should be aware of it and discuss it with their Faculty Advisor. Some of these courses may
easily be taken as "Biological Science Electives" to avoid extra load. Students interested in health
professions may also view the requirements at www.prehealth.umd.edu!'·,' .
FRESHMEN YEAR
MATH140
Calculus I
MATH141
Calculus"
General Chemistry for
Engineers
General Chem for
Engineers Lab
Introduction to
Engineering Design
CHEM135
CHEM136
ENESI00
ENESI02
(**can be taken 1st
or 2nd semester)
Mechanics I (**ciJn be
taken 1st or 2nd
semester)
ENGLlOl
Introduction to Writing
PHYS161
General Physics
BIOE120
Biology for Engineers
Biology for Engineers
Lab
CORE I
BIOE121
Total
MATH246
CHEM231
CHEM232
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Differential Equations
for Sci and Engr
Organic Chemistry
1st
2 nd
Semester Semester
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
15
16
3
3
4
ENES220
Organic Chemistry Lab
Cell Biology and
Physiology
Mechanics"
PHYS260
General Physics
3
PHYS261
General Physics Lab
1
BIOE241
Biocomputation Methods
3
BIOE232 or
ENES232
Thermodynamics
3
BSCI:l30
Bio Sci
1
3
Elective 1*
3
CORE"
3
Total
15
15
JUNIOR YEAR
MATH241
BIOI:420
Calculus III
Transport Processes
Design
Physiological Systems
and Lab
Bioimaging
BIOI:453
Biomaterials
BIOIE454
Biomaterials Lab
BIOE455
Basic Electronic Design
3
BIOE331
Biofluids
3
BIOI:332
BIOE340
Bio Sci
4
3
4
3
3
Elective Il*
CORE III
CORE IV
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3
3
3
,d Undergraduate catalog 2011-2012
Total
17
16
SENIOR YEAR
ENGL393
Technical Writing
BIOE404
Biomechanics
BI0E456
BIOE48S
Bioinstrumentation
Biological Systems
Control
Capstone I
BI0E486
Capstone II
Bio Sci
Elective 1II*
Eng Sci
Elective 1**
BIOE471
Eng Sci
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Elective ll**
CORE V
3
3
CORE VI
Total
3
18
Total Credits for
Degree
15
127
*Pleas'~
Scienc,~
visit www.bioe.umd.edu/undergrad/ug-bio-electives.htmlr:•.• for a sample list of acceptable Biological
electives. Other courses may be acceptable pending advisor approval. One of these courses have to
be at 300 or above level, one has to be at 200 or above level, and the third one can be at any level.
**Please visit www.bioe.umd.edu/undergrad/ug-scitech-electives.htmlC( for a sample list of acceptable
Engineering electives. Other courses may be acceptable pending advisor approval. One of these courses
must be at the 300 or above level and the other course can be at any level approved by the advisor.
Advising
Every student majoring in bioengineering is assigned a faculty advisor. You will receive an email from the
department with your advisor assignment at the beginning of your first semester in the department. All
students are to meet with their advisor each semester before they will be able to register for the next
semester's courses. It is hoped that the advisor will also serve as a mentor and confidante. Please feel free
to contact him/her with any questions and concerns you may have throughout your academic career. Any
additional questions about the program may be directed to the Bioengineering Department Office, 2330
Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building, 301-405-7426.
Undergraduate Research Experiences
All students in our major have the opportunity to participate in research in state-of-the-art labs on campus
or at surrounding government or industrial locations, either through projects within the Department or
through the Engineering Co-op and Career Services office. Special programs and services include the ASPIRE
Program, in which students collaborate with faculty and staff on real-world engineering projects; the
Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research, which assists students in finding on and off campus research
oppol1:unities; and the NSF-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program, in which
studmts work with full-time faculty, visiting scientists, and others on relevant research. Our REU site is the
only one of its kind in the nation dedicated to molecular and cellular engineering.
Honors Program
We eire pleased to announce the creation of the Fischell Department of Bioengineering Undergraduate
Honclrs Program. The goals of this program are to encourage the participation of exceptional undergraduate
students in cutting-edge bioengineering research during their junior and senior years. The honors program
has been deSigned to complement team-based design projects and coursework that are part of the
undElrgraduate curriculum. Guidelines include the follOWing:
Students should apply for admission to the Honors Program in the spring of their sophomore year.
Students must have completed at least 60 credits by the end of their sophomore year.
Stuclents should select a faculty mentor engaged in bioengineering research.
Wit~1 input from thiS mentor, students should propose an independent research project to be completed
during their junior and senior years.
Students will submit a progress report detailing their research progress in the spring of their junior year.
Students will submit a written thesis and present their research in the spring of their senior year.
Faculty mentors must commit to guide the student through his/her research project and provide appropriate
faci lities to complete the proposed project.
Faculty mentors must submit a brief statement indicating sufficient research progress in the spring of the
student's junior year.
Students are welcome to participate in other honors programs, but research completed for the departmental
honors program may not be used to satisfy the reqUirements of another honors program.
Honors will be conferred at graduation upon completion of the entire two-year program.
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Scholarships and Financial Assistance
The University and the A. James Clark School of Engineering offer a range of financial support to talented
undergraduate students enrolled at the School. Offerings include the A. James Clark Endowed Scholarship
fund and the Benjamin T. Rome Scholarship. Our program is competitive, with awards made on the basis of
merit, financial need, and other factors. For more information on a variety of scholarships, please visit
www.ursp.umd.edue.
In addition, the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) administers all types of federal, state and institutional
financi.11 assistance programs and, in cooperation with other university offices, participates in the awarding
of scholarships to deserving students. For information, please visit: www.financialaid.umd.educ,'.
We also have several departmental annual awards and scholarships that students may apply and be selected
based on their scholastic achievements, service to the department and the profession. These award are open
to juniors and seniors in the program. Information on these annual awards and scholarship may be obtained
from the faculty advisors in the department.
Awards and Recognition
ASABE Student Honor: academic achievement, service to the department, student branch participation, and
other extracurricular activities (1 student)
Washington DC-Maryland Section of ASABE Scholarship: academic achievement and contribution to the
department and student branch (3 students)
Fischell Dept of Bioe Outstanding Junior Award presented by Chair: outstanding academic achievement and
contri butions to the dept (2 students)
Fischell Dept of Bioe Outstanding Senior Award presented by faculty: academic achievement and
contributions to the profession and department (2 students)
Seymour & Faye Wolfe Scholarship: Bioengineering student (1 student).
Outstanding Research Award: contribution to research including hours spent in lab, co-authorship of papers,
significilnt breakthroughs in area of research. Ability to maintain high GPA while performing research will
also be considered.
Outstanding Volunteer Award: hours spent performing and the nature of volunteering activities conSidered.
Maintaining high GPA also conSidered.
Outstanding Citizen Award: overall contribution to department, university, profession, and society
conSidered. GPA will be taken into account as well.
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Bioengineering
Name:.
Adv8n~ed Pl8~emeDt
C:..re:..d::;i:..t
...1­
I
Course
First Semester
Ad' ustments
C red'ts
3
C OUlse
ra.
Course
3
4
3
I
15
Credits Grslie
3
I
3
3
I
4
Total
15
BIOE340
BIOE33I
BIOE455
BIOE404
CORE Course
Total
Course
MATH246
BIOE241
BIOE232
BSC1330
CORE Course
~
Credits
4
3
3
3
3
Fourth Semester
Ad'ustments
ra.
Course
Sixth Semester
Ad'ustments
16
Credits Grade
3
3
3
I
3
3
BIOE332
BIOE420
BIOE453
BIOE454
Bio Sci Elective
CORE Course
Total
16
16
Credits Grade
3
3
3
4
3
Total
16
Summer
Winter
I
EE3
Course
BIOE471
BIOE485
BIOE456
ENGL393
ENGR Sci Elective
CORE Course
E=a
I
Eighth Sem ester
Seventh Semester
Adiustments
Credits Gral
3
3
3
3
3
3
Total
18
Course
Total
Tenth Semester
~i~...' C,~. c..~
Total
Credits Grade
3
3
3
3
3
Ad'ustments
BIOE486
ENGR Sci Elective
Bio Sci Elective
Bio Sci Elective
CORE Course
Ninth Semester
Course
Winter
Credits Grade
3
4
3
3
3
Total
Third Semester
Adjustments
Ad ustments
Second Semester
Adiustments
ENESIOO
MATHI41
PHYSI61
ENGLJOI
CORE Course
I
Total
CHEM23I
CHEM232
ENES220
PHYS260
PHYS261
MATH24I
_
_
BIOEI20
BIOEI21
ENESlO2
MATH 140
CHEM135
CHEM136
Course
UID:
_
15
m
c_o_ur_se_ _--1I_A_d_ius_tm_e_nt_'
1
0
Total
Summer
0
1 - - - E E j I----+----I~
Total Credits Earned
Repeat Credits Used
ENGINEERING COURSES
ENESIOO
ENESI02
ENES220
MAJOR COURSES
BIOEI20
BIOEI2I
BIOE232
BIOE24 I
BIOE33I
BIOE332
BIOE340
BIOE404
B10E420
BIOE4S3
BIOE4S4
BIOE4SS
B10E4S6
BIOE471
BIOE48S
BIOE486
ELECTIVES
ENGR SCI Elective
ENGR SCI Elective
BIOL SCI Elective I
BIOL SCI Elective II
BIOL SCI Elective III
MATH AND SCIENCE COURSES
MATHI40
MATHI41
MATH24I
MATH246
CHEMI3S
CHEMI36
CHEM23 I & CHEM232
PHYSI61
PHYS260& PHYS261
BSC1330
CORE COURSES
ENGLIOI
ENGL393
Humanities and the Arts
HL Course
HA Course
HA or HL or HO or IE" Course
Social Science and Historv
SH Course
SB Course
SB or IE" Course
Human Cultural Diversitv
CORE Diversitv Course'
Advance Studies
CORE Advanced Studv Course'IBIOE48S)
CORE Advanced Study Course'
.. Only I IE course can satIsfy CORE
, May be satisfied with courses used
to satisfy other requirements
Students interested in medical fields
should communicate with their advisor
for special requirements or check:
h!lp:llwww.prehea~h umd.edu
Bioengineering Enginee,ring Benchmark Statement
The goal of the Student Academic Success-Degree Completion Policy is to promote
undergraduate student success. Engineering students requesting major changes within
the Clark School of Engineering will be required to satisfy benchmarks and demonstrate
completion of the new degree in a timely manner prior to having their major changed.
Failure to satisfy any of the academic benchmarks will result in students having to change
their major for not complying with the Student Academic Success Policy.
45 Cr.dit Benchmark- This gateway review will be completed by the Office of
Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support
Students who are directly adr
to Engineering from high school are reviewed for
letion of
dit b
University of Maryland credits.
ith
•
•
a min
Studies
O!ne Distrilbutive Studies
anities or Social Sciences
one repeat of any of the courses above (a oW' [withdrawal] counts
as an attempt)
Minimum Grade Point Average of2.0
3~d Benchmark - This review will be completed by the Bioengineering Department
Two semesters after students are initially reviewed for the 2nd benchmark, students must
have completed the following:
•
•
•
•
•
BIOE232 OR ENES232
BIOE331, ENME331, OR ENCE 305
BIOE24I
At least one 300 level or above BIOE course
An approved biological science or engineering science technical elective
FALL 2011
Proposed (new) requirements
m
i'tNES 100 - Introduction to (nllin'2ering: .1:lE~si@:n
2' MATH 140 • Calculus I
3' CHEM 135· Chemistry for Engineers
4 'CHEM H6;"Chemistry'for Engineers Laliloratory
S· BIOE i20 • Biology for Engineers
6BIOE 121 - Biology for Engineers Laboraiory
7
4
3
1
3
1
filII
fiilf
fall
·ENES'iOO- Introduction to Engineering Design
'MATti 140 - Calculus I
'CHEM i3S - Chemistry for Engineers
CHEM 136· Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory
BIDE 120· Biology for engineers
.
. BIDE 121 - Biology for Engineers Laboratory
fall
fall
fall
fall
fall
fall
r
3
4
3
1
3
1
~.
9
FAlL TOTAL
l' ENES i02 • Mechanics I
2 MATH 141· Calculus II
spring
spring
spring
spring
spring
3 PHVS 161 - General physics I
4: ENGL 101 - Introduction to Writing
5' CORE Progran' Requirement I
6'
3
fall
rail
fall
.
..---_.-...
15
3
4
3
3
3
ENES 102 • Mechanics I
MATH 141 • Calculus II
PHYS 161 - General Physics I
ENGL iOl - Introduction to Writing
General Education Requirement I
spring
. spring
spring
. spring
spring
15
3
4
3
3
3
7
II
SPRING TOTAL
YEAR 1 TOTAL'
lCHEM 231- Organic Chemistry I
2" CHEM 232 • Organic Chemistry I, Lab
3 MATH 241 - Calculus III
4 EN£S 220· Mechanics II
S-PHYS 260 - General Physics II
6 PHYS 261 • General Physics ii, Lab
7'
8
fall
fall
rail
fall
fall
fall
FALL TOTAl
iMATH 246 • Differential Equations
'2'''810E 232 - Thermodynamics
3 'BSCI 330 - Cell Biology and PhySiology
4}BIOE 241· BiocomputationalMethods
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3
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4 BfOE 404 - Biomechanics
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3
3
3
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'BIDE 331 . Biofluids
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BIOE 404 - Biomechanics
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4'BIOE 454 - Biomaterials Lab
5' Biologic'al Science Elective I
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3
3
3
1
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3
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BIOE457
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Department/Program: BIOE
College/School: ENGR
Action: add
VPAC log no.: 1287349C
Date initiated: 04/13/12
Unit Code:012025001250101
ACAF log no.:
Course Prefix and Number: BIOE371
Transcript Title: BIOE MATH & STATS
Title: Bioengineering Math and Statistics
Credits: Minimum 3 Maximum 3
Repeatable to a maximum of 0 if content differs
Hour commitment per week: Lecture: 2 Internship: Discussion: 2 Laboratory: Seminar:
Can this course be waived through an AP exam?No
Has this course been approved to fulfill a CORE distribution requirement? No
Grading Method: Standard Undergraduate
Formerly:
Prerequisite(s): MATH246
Corequisite(s): MATH246
Recommended course(s):
Restrictions:
Crosslisted with:
Shared with:
Credit will be given for only one of the following courses:
Will this course be offered at another location or through an alternate delivery method?No
Catalog Description: This class will cover mathematics essentials that are required for bioengineering,
specifically: statistics, linear algebra, differential equations, and feedback systems in biology. The course
will emphasize fundamentals and numerical implementation (e.g. using Matlab). Example will be taken
from bioengineering applications.
Reason for proposal/comments: The addition of the proposed required course, BIOE 371, stems from
general concern among the faculty about the mathematical abilities of students in the BIOE program. BIOE
371 will focus on developing the mathematical skills essential for bioengineers. In addition, the course will
also cover statistics which are heavily emphasized in bioengineering and are required by our accrediting
body (ABET). In order to account for the additional, required three credits to the curriculum, we are
transitioning BIOE 471 from a required course to an elective course. It was determined that many
students mathematical backgrounds were not sufficient for BIOE 471 as a required course. Establishing
BIOE 371 Instead as a required course focusing on math and statistics earlier in the curriculum will thus
better prepare students who would choose to take advanced electives like BIOE 471.
Proposal affects degree requirements? Yes If so, has PCC proposal been submitted? Yes
Inclement Weather Procedures: Yes
Early Warning Grades: Yes
Accomodations for students with disabilities: Yes
Academic Integrity / Honor Pledge: Yes
Learning Outcomes: Outcomes
The course will address the following student outcomes.
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs Within realistic constraints
such as economic, enVironmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
ABO 3: An ability to apply statistics to bioengineering applications
Assessment policy: Reading quizzes = 25%, homework = 20%, midterm
= 20%, final = 35%.
Text/Resource Materials: Freedman, "Statistics"; Strang, "Linear Algebra"; Dawkins, "Differential
Equations";
Astrom, Murray, "Feedback Systems"
Course Pedagogy and Format: Lectures and recitation sessions
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Weeks 4-6: Linear algebra (matrices, eigenvalues, eigenvectors)
Weeks 7-12: Differential equations
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Weeks 13-14: Introduction to Feedb
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Department/Program: BIOE
College/School: ENGR
Action: add
VPAC log no.: 12854898
Date initiated: 03/27/12
Unit Code:012025001250101
ACAF log no.:
Course Prefix and Number: BIOE457
Transcript Title: BIOMED ELEC & INSTRUMENT
TItle: Biomedical Electronics & Instrumentation
Credits: Minimum 4 Maximum 4
Repeatable to a maximum of 0 if content differs
Hour commitment per week: Lecture: 3 Internship: Discussion: 2 Laboratory: Seminar:
Can this course be waived through an AP exam?No
Has this course been approved to fulfill a CORE distribution requirement? No
Grading Method: Standard Undergraduate
Formerly:
Prerequisl~(s): BIOE120, BIOE121, BIOE~~41, PHYS261
Corequlslte(s):
Recommended course(s):
Restrictions:
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Crosslisted with:
Shared with:
Credit will be given for only one of the following courses: BIOE455 OR BIOE457
Will this course be offered at another location or through an alternate delivery method?No
Catalog Description: Students learn fundamental concepts of electronics, assembly of electronic
components into functional circuits, and inte9ration of functional electronic devices and circuits into a
system. In the lab component, students will learn to assemble and evaluate circuits and systems.
Reason for proposal/comments: Two existing courses, BIOE455 and BIOE456, are being combined into
one course, BIOE457. This will eliminate redundancies identified across the two existing courses.
Proposal affects degree requirements? Yes If so, ha~ pce proposal been submitted? Yes
Incler..c:nt Weather Procedures: Yes
Early Warning Grades: Yes
Accomodations for students with disabilities: Yes
Academic Integrity / Honor Pledge: Yes
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will have the ability to do the following:
.
* Explain the fundamental concepts in electronics, inclUding charge,
* Explain how semiconductor materials form diodes and transistors,
voltage, and current.
and to explain how these components
are used.
* Qualitatively and quantitatively analyze passive and active electronic circuit diagrams.
* Construct passive and active circuits that achieve a design goal.
* Integrate electronic circuits or devices into ,3 functional system.
* Design software and/or firmware to control electronic systems.
Student Outcomes to be Covered
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) An ability to communicate effectively
U) A knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
ABO 1: An ability to perform measurements on and to interpret data from liVing systems
ABO 2: Background knowledge to support understanding of interactions between liVing and non-living
materials and systems.
Student ABET Outcomes to be Assessed
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
ABO 1: An ability to perform measurements on and to interpret data from living systems
Assessment Polley: Homework: 1%; Quizzes: 25%; Lab reports 19%; Midterm: 25%; Final: 30%.
Students' scores will be normalized such that the average grade in the class is an 88.5%. Letter grades
are assigned as follows, based on the normalized score.
97 - 100: A+
93 - 96: A
90-92:A­ 87 - 89: B+
83 - 86: B
80 - 82: B­ 77 - 79: C+
73 - 76: C
70 - 72: C­
67 - 69: D+
63 - 66: D
60-62:D­ 0- 59: F
Text/Resource Materials: Textbook
M.E Schultz, 2010, Grob's Basic Electronics (Jl1th ed.) Glencoe/McGraw-Hili, New
York, NY, ISBN 978-0-07-351085-9 (the previous edition is also acceptable)
Electronic resources
Pspice student edition, Matlab, LabView.
Course Pedagogy and Format: Lectures:
Lectures will be twice per week. Typically, lectures will be based on the course textbook. Occasionally,
lectures will be on topics not covered in the tE!xt.
Homework:
Problem sets will be assigned apprOXimately every week. Students will be given one week to complete the
problem sets. Students are encouraged to work together on the problem sets. The problem sets will not be
graded. Students will receive one point for submitting a completed problem set, and 0 points for not
submitting a completed problem set.
Quizzes:
ApprOXimately every week a quiz will be given in class. The quiz will be taken exactly from one or more of
the homework problems due on that day. Only the scores from each student's top 10 quizzes will count
toward the final grade.
Exams:
One midterm and one comprehensive final.
Labs:
Students will gain hands-on experience by assembling and analyzing devices, circuits, and systems in a
laboratory. Student will attend a lab session nearly every week. Students will work in small teams, as
assigned by the instructor. Lab reports will be due upon arrival to the subsequent lab session. There is no
specified format to the lab report. S dents should simply respond to the statements and requests within
the lab assignment.
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