Track Specific Technical Electives

BCII engineers measure and model physiological systems, perform medical imaging, process and analyze those images, and work with graphics and visualization industries. Understanding the physiological system, as well as engineering and developing new sensors and measurement devices is emphasized. Specialists in Medical Imaging and Medical Image Analysis can find careers in industry, research centers and universities. Students who plan to attend graduate school should also consider this track.

BME Department Electives for BCII Track
14:125:403           Cardiovascular Engineering
14:125:411           Bioelectric Systems
14:125:424           Biomedical Instrumentation Lab
14:125:431           Introduction to Optical Imaging
14:125:437           Computational Systems Biology
14:125:455           BME Global Health
14:125:465           BME Microfluidics

Recommended Life Science Electives for BCII Track (see complete list of Life Sciences in Handbook)
01:146:245           Fundamentals of Neurobiology
01:146:270           Fundamentals of Cell and Developmental Biology
01:146:295           Essentials of Cell Biology & Neuroscience

Recommended Technical Science Electives for BCII Track (see complete list of TE in Handbook)
01:198:424           Modeling and Simulation of Continuous Systems
14:332:346           Digital Signal Processing
14:332:361           Electronic Devices
14:332:376           Virtual Reality
14:332:417           Control Systems Design
14:332:448           Image Processing-Design
14:332:466           Opto-Electronic Devices
14:332:471           Robotics and Computer Vision
01:640:350           Linear Algebra
01:640:421           Advanced Calculus for Engineering
01:750:305           Modern Optics

Biomechanical engineers focus on tissue and fluid mechanics, while rehabilitation engineers emphasize prosthetics and assisted devices. Both tracks prepare students for the medical device industry  (for orthopedic, imaging, and cardiovascular devices) and positions involving direct contact with healthcare, rehabilitation, and human performance. Students seeking advanced degrees in engineering, medicine, and physical/occupational therapy should consider this track.

Recommended Life Science Electives for BRE Track (see complete list of Life Sciences in Handbook)
01:146:270           Fundamentals of Cell and Developmental Biology (B)*

Recommended Technical Science Electives for BRE Track (see complete list of TE in Handbook)
14:155:551           Polymer Science and Engineering I
14:155:552           Polymer Science and Engineering II
14:332:376           Virtual Reality
14:332:471           Robotics and Computer Vision
14:440:222           Dynamics
14:540:461           Engineering Law
14:635:320           Introduction to Nanomaterials
14:635:407           Mechanical Properties of Materials
01:640:421           Advanced Calculus for Engineering
14:650:342           Design of Mechanical Components
14:650:388           Computer-Aided Design
14:650:401           Control Systems
14:650:455           Design of Mechanisms
14:650:472           Biofluid Mechanics (B)*
01:960:384           Intermediate Statistical Analysis

*Electives with an emphasis on rehabilitation engineering are marked (R), those with an emphasis on biomechanics with a (B)

TEMB engineers apply engineering principles to developing biomedical technologies underlying tissue engineering, biomaterials design and applications, and molecular medicine. Biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport and materials sciences are emphasized areas of study. Potential employers can be in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries or tissue engineering. Students can also attend medical school or work towards a graduate degree in Biomedical Engineering.

BME Department Electives Appropriate for TEMB Track
14:125:433           Tissue Engineering I: Fundamentals and Tools
14:125:434           Tissue Engineering II: Biomedical and Biotechnological Applications1
14:125:437           Computational Systems Biology
14:125:445           Principles of Drug Delivery
14:125:455           BME Global Health
14:125:465           BME Microfluidics

Recommended Life Science Electives for TEMB Track (see complete list of Life Sciences in Handbook)
01:694:301           Intro. to Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
01:694:407           Molecular Biology & Biochemistry I
01:694:408           Molecular Biology & Biochemistry II
01:146:270           Fundamentals of Cell and Developmental Biology

Recommended Technical Science Electives for TEMB Track (see complete list of TE in Handbook)
01:146:474           Immunology
01:146:470           Advanced Cell Biology I
14:155:411           Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
14:155:551           Polymer Science and Engineering I
14:155:552           Polymer Science and Engineering II
01:160:409           Organic Chemistry of High Polymers
01:447:380           Genetics
14:635:320           Introduction to Nanomaterials
14:635:323           Bio. Applications of Nanomaterials
01:640:250           Introduction to Linear Algebra
01:640:421           Advanced Calculus for Engineering
01:694:411           Molecular Pathways and Signaling
01:960:379           Basic Probability and Statistics
01:960:384           Intermediate Statistical Analysis