Undergraduates enrolled in the Bioengineering program at the University of Toledo must complete requirements in five different areas in order to graduate. These requirements are:
- Humanities, social sciences, and multicultural issues
To enhance communication skills and to provide a broad education, students are required to take college composition (ENGL 1110), technical writing (ENGL 2950), and 15 hrs in the humanities, social sciences and multicultural studies.
- Basic science, mathematics and core engineering courses
To provide a background in the natural sciences, students are required to take two semesters of biology with labs (BIOL 2150, 2160, 2170 and 2180), inorganic chemistry with labs (CHEM 1230, 1240, 1280, 1290) and calculus-based physics with labs (PHYS 2130 and 2140).
Mathematical preparation is provided by two semesters of differential and integral calculus (MATH 1850 and 1860), one semester of multivariable calculus (MATH 2850) and one semester of differential equations (MATH 3860).
Students will also learn about the analysis of mechanical structures (CIVE 1150) and the analysis of electrical circuits (EECS 2300) in preparation for required BIOE courses.
- Bioengineering core courses (40 hours):
The following courses are required for all bioengineering students:
BIOE 1000: Orientation and Introduction to Bioengineering
Orientation to the University of Toledo, the College of Engineering and the Department of Bioengineering. Topics also include a general introduction to the field of bioengineering, and an introduction to software used by engineering students.
BIOE 1010: Professional Development
Preparation for co-op experiences and full-time employment in industry. Topics include resume writing, interviewing skills, and issues relevant to employees of biomedical industries.
BIOE 1200: Computer Applications for Bioengineering
Introduction to the use of graphical design and numerical analysis software, with emphasis on AutoCAD and MATLAB.
BIOE 2100: Bioengineering Thermodynamics
The study of how biological systems utilize, convert and store chemical energy required for various biological processes.
BIOE 2200: Biomaterials
An examination of materials currently used in medicine, and the considerations for the development of new materials for use in medicine and biology.
BIOE 3110: Introduction to Biomechanics
The mechanical properties of human musculoskeletal system and its joints, and applications toward common problems in orthopedic medicine.
BIOE 3300: Biomedical Electronics
Combined lecture and laboratory course to study the function and design of electrical devices utilized in medicine and biology.
BIOE 3400: Biotransport Phenomena
The study of how fluids and other substances are transported with biological systems.
BIOE 3500: Bioprocessing Laboratory
Laboratory-based course that introduces the use of genetically-engineering cells for the manufacture of products used by biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
BIOE 4100: Physiology for Bioengineers
The study of how various organs perform their function. Topics include nerve, muscle, circulatory, respiratory, renal and digestive function.
BIOE 4120: Biosignal Processing
Combined lecture and laboratory course to examine the function and design of instrumentation for acquiring and processing clinical signals such as EKG, EMG and EEG.
BIOE 4300: Analysis of Bioengineering Systems
Statistical methods used for the analysis of data obtained from biological systems.
BIOE 4410: Bioengineering Design Project I
First semester of a two semester design capstone course in which teams of senior bioengineering students design a marketable product for use in medicine or biology.
BIOE 4420: Bioengineering Design Project II
Second semester of a two semester design capstone course in which teams of senior bioengineering students design a marketable product for use in medicine or biology.
- Technical electives
To gain expertise in a specific bioengineering discipline, students complete a series of five upper-level elective courses in engineering, mathematics and natural sciences. See Technical Electives and Elective Sequences for more details.
- A minimum of three semester-long co-op experiences
All bioengineering students are required to complete a minimum of three semester-long co-op experiences in biomedical industry or research. See the Co-op Program for more details.
