Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering: Cell and Tissue Engineering Track - STEM Designated
Chicago, USA
DURATION
131 up to 132 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
This field seeks to understand and attack biomedical problems at the microscopic level and to use such knowledge to engineer replacement tissues and organs from individual cells. Knowledge of anatomy, biochemistry, and the mechanics of cellular and sub-cellular structures is needed to understand disease processes and target interventions. Armed with such knowledge, new technologies have been, or are being, developed. Examples include miniature devices for delivering compounds that stimulate or inhibit cellular processes in precise locations to promote healing or inhibit disease formation and progression; new techniques that have produced replacement skin and may one day produce heart valves, coronary vessels, and even entire hearts; and development of artificial materials used for implantation as well as new biomaterials that incorporate proteins or living cells, thereby providing a truer biological and mechanical match for the living tissue.
This Biomedical Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET Inc.
Program Overview
Students will be able to understand biomedical problems at the microscopic level; use such knowledge to engineer replacement tissues and organs from individual cells; and understand disease processes and target interventions with knowledge of anatomy, biochemistry, and the mechanics of cellular and sub-cellular structures.
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Required Courses
Biomedical Engineering Core Requirements ---- ---- (27)
- BME 100 ---- ---- Introduction to the Profession ---- ---- 2
- BME 200 ---- ---- BME Computer Applications ---- ---- 2
- BME 310 ---- ---- Biomaterials ---- ---- 3
- BME 315 ---- ---- Instrumentation Laboratory ---- ---- 1
- BME 320 ---- ---- Fluids Laboratory ---- ---- 1
- BME 405 ---- ---- Physiology Laboratory ---- ---- 1
- BME 419 ---- ---- Introduction Design Concepts in BME ---- ---- 2
- BME 420 ---- ---- Design Concepts in BME ---- ---- 3
- BME 422 ---- ---- Math Methods for Boimdel Engrs ---- ---- 3
- BME 433 ---- ---- BME Applications of Statistics ---- ---- 3
- BME 453 ---- ---- Quantitative Physiology ---- ---- 3
- ECE 308 ---- ---- Signals Systems ---- ---- 3
Cell and Tissue Engineering Requirements ---- ---- (39-40)
- CS 104 ---- ---- Introduction to Computer Programing for Engineers ---- ---- 2
- ECE 211 ---- ---- Circuit Analysis I ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 202 ---- ---- Mechanics of Solids ---- ---- 3
- CHEM 235 ---- ---- Organic Chemistry I-Lecture ---- ---- 3-4
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- CHEM 237 ---- ---- Organic Chemistry I ---- ---- 3-4
- CHE 202 ---- ---- Material Energy Balances ---- ---- 3
- BIOL 403 ---- ---- Biochemistry ---- ---- 4
- BME 301 ---- ---- Bio Fluid Mechanics ---- ---- 3
- BME 335 ---- ---- Thermodynamics of Living Systems ---- ---- 3
- BME 418 ---- ---- Reaction Kinetics for BME ---- ---- 3
- BME 424 ---- ---- Quant Aspects Cell/Tissue Engineering ---- ---- 3
- BME 482 ---- ---- Mass Transport for Biomedical Engineers ---- ---- 3
Select two BME electives1 ---- ---- 6
Mathematics Requirements ---- ---- (18)
- MATH 151 ---- ---- Calculus I ---- ---- 5
- MATH 152 ---- ---- Calculus II ---- ---- 5
- MATH 251 ---- ---- Multivariate & Vector Calculus ---- ---- 4
- MATH 252 ---- ---- Introduction to Differential Equations ---- ---- 4
Physics Requirements ---- ---- (8)
- PHYS 123 ---- ---- General Physics I: Mechanics ---- ---- 4
- PHYS 221 ---- ---- General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism ---- ---- 4
Chemistry Requirements (8)
- CHEM 124 ---- ---- Principle of Chemistry I with Lab ---- ---- 4
- CHEM 125 ---- ---- Principle of Chemistry II with Lab ---- ---- 4
Biology Requirements ---- ---- (4)
- BIOL 115 ---- ---- Human Biology ---- ---- 3
- BIOL 117 ---- ---- Human Biology Lab ---- ---- 1
Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) ---- ---- (6)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E ---- ---- 6
Humanities and Social Science Requirements ---- ---- (21)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C ---- ---- 21
Total Credit Hours ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 131-132
1BME elective must be chosen from the approved list of 300+ level engineering courses in BME, ECE, CHE, MMAE, CAE, or CS. ENGR 497 will apply.
Career Opportunities
Our biomedical engineering degree program with a cell and tissue engineering track will prepare you for such careers as:
- Biomedical engineer
- Researcher
- Physician