Biomedical Engineering Minor
The Biomedical Engineering (BME) minor provides students with a foundation in applying engineering principles to medical and biological systems. Open to students in engineering, computer science, and life and health sciences, the minor includes coursework in biomedical engineering fundamentals, anatomy and physiology, and electives in areas such as biomechanics, neuroimaging, and medical instrumentation. This program enhances career opportunities in healthcare technology, medical devices, and research, while also preparing students for graduate study in biomedical engineering.
Learning Outcomes:
- Apply engineering and/or physiological principles to biomedical challenges.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and computational tools to interpret data relevant to biomedical applications.
Required Courses - 6 credits
| BME 300 | Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| BIO 305 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 3 |
| Or | |
| BME 450 | Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers | 3 |
Minor Electives - 6 credit hours
Choose two courses from the list below. Only 3 credit hours can be research.
| BIO 311 | Biomechanics: Life in Motion | 3 |
| BME 466 | Human Factors Engineering & Ergonomics | 3 |
| CS 423/BIO 423 | Computational Biology | 3 |
| EE 463 | Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
| EE 465 | Introduction to Neuroimaging and Brain Stimulation | 3 |
| EGR 380 | Medical Instrument Repair in the Developing World | 3 |
| EE 410/EGR 410 | Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| EGR 493 | Multi-disciplinary Research | 1 to 12 |
EGR 493 must be in the field of biomedical engineering.
Students who are pursuing a major or minor that includes the courses above are advised to meet with an academic advisor to ensure they meet the degree requirements and the Biomedical Engineering minor requirements, subject to the 25% overlap rule.