Effective Fall 2023
In order to maintain professional standards required of practicing engineers, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering requires a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.000 in Electrical Engineering courses as a graduation requirement. It is the responsibility of any student who fails to maintain a 2.000 average to work with their advisor to correct grade point deficiencies. In addition, it is required that students retake any Electrical Engineering course at the 300-level or below in which they receive a grade below C (2.000).
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUCC | Credits | ||
| BIOM 100 | Overview of Biomedical Engineering | 1 | |
| CO 150 | College Composition (GT-CO2) | 1A | 3 |
| Select one group from the following:1 | 7 | ||
Group A: | |||
| Culture and Coding: Python (GT-AH3) | 3B | ||
| CS1--Computational Thinking with Java | |||
Group B: | |||
| Python for STEM | |||
| CS1--Introduction to Java Programming | |||
| 3B | |||
Group C: | |||
| CS1---No Prior Programming Experience | |||
| 3B | |||
| ECE 102 | Digital Circuit Logic | 4 | |
| ECE 251 | Introduction to Microcontrollers and IoT | 4 | |
| LIFE 102 | Attributes of Living Systems (GT-SC1) | 3A | 4 |
| MATH 160 | Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1) | 1B | 4 |
| MATH 161 | Calculus for Physical Scientists II (GT-MA1) | 1B | 4 |
| Total Credits | 31 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| BIOM 200 | Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering | 2 | |
| CS 165 | CS2--Data Structures | 4 | |
| ECE 103 | DC Circuit Analysis | 3 | |
| ECE 202 | Circuit Theory Applications | 4 | |
| ECE 232 | Introduction to Project Practices | 1 | |
| ECE 303/STAT 303 | Introduction to Communications Principles | 3 | |
| MATH 261 | Calculus for Physical Scientists III | 4 | |
| MATH 340 | Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations | 4 | |
| MECH 262 | Engineering Mechanics | 4 | |
| PH 141 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (GT-SC1) | 3A | 5 |
| Total Credits | 34 | ||
| Junior | |||
| BIOM 300 | Problem-Based Learning Biomedical Engr Lab | 4 | |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) | 3A | 4 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1) | 3A | 1 |
| CS 220 | Discrete Structures and their Applications | 4 | |
| CS 253 | Software Development with C++ | 4 | |
| ECE 311 | Linear System Analysis I | 3 | |
| PH 142 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (GT-SC1) | 3A | 5 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | ||
| Linear Algebra for Data Science | |||
| Linear Algebra I | |||
| CpE Electives (see list below)2 | 4 | ||
| Total Credits | 32-33 | ||
| Senior | |||
| BIOM 431/ECE 431 | Biomedical Signal and Image Processing | 3 | |
| BMS 300 | Principles of Human Physiology | 4 | |
| CHEM 113 | General Chemistry II | 3 | |
| CHEM 245 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | 4 | |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1) | 3C | 3 |
| MECH 337 | Thermodynamics | 4 | |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 1C | 3 | |
| CpE Electives (see list below)2 | 7-8 | ||
| Total Credits | 31-32 | ||
| Fifth Year | |||
| BIOM 486A | Biomedical Design Practicum: Capstone Design I | 4A,4B,4C | 4 |
| BIOM 486B | Biomedical Design Practicum: Capstone Design II | 4A,4B,4C | 4 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | ||
| Writing in the Disciplines: Sciences (GT-CO3) | 2 | ||
| Strategic Writing and Communication (GT-CO3) | 2 | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 3B | 3 | |
| Historical Perspectives | 3D | 3 | |
| CpE Electives (see list below)2 | 0-6 | ||
| Technical Electives (see list below)2 | 2-9 | ||
| BME Technical Electives (see list below)2 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 28-29 | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 157-158 | ||
Computer Engineering (CpE) Electives (11-18 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 - Choose 11-12 credits from the list below: 2 | 11-12 | |
| Digital System Design Laboratory | ||
| Digital System Design | ||
| Computer Organization and Architecture | ||
| Computer Networks | ||
| Embedded Systems and Machine Learning | ||
| Group 2 - Choose 0-3 credits from the list below: 2 | 0-3 | |
| Optimization Methods in Data Science | ||
| Linear System Analysis II | ||
| Group 3 - Chose 0-3 credits from the list below: 2,3 | 0-3 | |
| Foundations in ECE | ||
| Independent Study 3 | ||
| Independent Study: Open Option Project 3 | ||
| Independent Study : Vertically Integrated Project 3 | ||
Technical Electives (2-9 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 2 - 9 credits from the list below: 2,3 | ||
| CS 310H/IDEA 310H | Design Thinking Toolbox: Mixed Reality Design | 3 |
| CS 314 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CS 320 | Algorithms--Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CS 345 | Machine Learning Foundations and Practice | 3 |
| CS 356 | Systems Security | 3 |
| CS 370 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 4XX Any CS course at the 400-level, excluding CS 457 and CS 470 | ||
| CS 5XX Any CS course at the 500-level | ||
| DSCI 475 | Topological Data Analysis | 2 |
| ECE 340 | Electromagnetics for Computer Engineering | 3 |
| ECE 495A | Independent Study 3 | 1-3 |
| ECE 495B | Independent Study: Open Option Project 3 | 1 |
| ECE 495C | Independent Study: Vertically Integrated Projects 3 | 1 |
| ECE 4XX Any ECE course at the 400-level | ||
| ECE 5XX Any ECE course at the 500-level, excluding ECE 532/SYSE 532 | ||
| MATH 360 | Mathematics of Information Security | 3 |
| MATH 450 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 451 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis II | 3 |
| MATH 460 | Information and Coding Theory | 3 |
| MECH 564 | Fundamentals of Robot Mechanics and Controls | 3 |
| STAT 421 | Introduction to Stochastic Processes | 3 |
Biomedical Engineering (BME) Technical Electives (3 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BC 351 | Principles of Biochemistry | 4 |
| BC 401 | Comprehensive Biochemistry I | 3 |
| BC 403 | Comprehensive Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BC 404 | Comprehensive Biochemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| BC 411 | Physical Biochemistry | 4 |
| BC 463 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| BC 465 | Molecular Regulation of Cell Function | 3 |
| BC 565 | Molecular Regulation of Cell Function | 4 |
| BIOM 350A | Study Abroad--Ecuador: Prosthetics | 1-2 |
| BIOM 421 | Transport Phenomena in Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| BIOM 422 | Quantitative Systems and Synthetic Biology | 3 |
| BIOM 441 | Biomechanics and Biomaterials | 3 |
| BIOM 476 | Biomedical Engineering Clinical Practicum 3 | 1-3 |
| BIOM 495 | Independent Study 3 | 1-6 |
| BIOM 504/CBE 504 | Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering | 3 |
| BIOM 518/ECE 518 | Biophotonics | 3 |
| BIOM 522/CBE 522 | Bioseparation Processes | 3 |
| BIOM 525/MECH 525 | Cell and Tissue Engineering | 3 |
| BIOM 526/ECE 526 | Biological Physics | 3 |
| BIOM 531/MECH 531 | Materials Engineering | 3 |
| BIOM 533/CIVE 533 | Biomolecular Tools for Engineers | 3 |
| BIOM 537/ECE 537 | Biomedical Signal Processing | 3 |
| BIOM 570/MECH 570 | Bioengineering | 3 |
| BIOM 573/MECH 573 | Structure and Function of Biomaterials | 3 |
| BIOM 574/MECH 574 | Bio-Inspired Surfaces | 3 |
| BIOM 576/MECH 576 | Quantitative Systems Physiology | 4 |
| BIOM 578/MECH 578 | Musculoskeletal Biosolid Mechanics | 3 |
| BMS 301 | Human Gross Anatomy | 5 |
| BMS 302 | Laboratory in Principles of Physiology | 2 |
| BMS 310 | Anatomy for the Health Professions | 4 |
| BMS 320 | Virtual Laboratory in Physiology | 2 |
| BMS 325 | Cellular Neurobiology | 3 |
| BMS 345 | Functional Neuroanatomy | 4 |
| BMS 405 | Nerve and Muscle-Toxins, Trauma and Disease | 3 |
| BMS 409 | Human and Animal Reproductive Biology | 3 |
| BMS 420 | Cardiopulmonary Physiology | 3 |
| BMS 430 | Endocrinology | 3 |
| BMS 450 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| BMS 500 | Mammalian Physiology I | 4 |
| BMS 501 | Mammalian Physiology II | 4 |
| BMS 503/NB 503 | Developmental Neurobiology | 3 |
| BZ 311 | Developmental Biology | 4 |
| BZ 350 | Molecular and General Genetics | 4 |
| BZ 476/BZ 576 | Genetics of Model Organisms | 3 |
| CBE 330 | Process Simulation | 3 |
| CBE 543 | Membranes for Biotechnology and Biomedicine | 3 |
| CHEM 334 | Quantitative Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 335 | Introduction to Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 343 | Modern Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 344 | Modern Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 346 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 433 | Clinical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 539A | Principles of NMR and MRI: Basic NMR Principles | 1 |
| CHEM 539B | Principles of NMR and MRI: NMR Diffusion Measurements-2D NMR and MRI | 1 |
| CHEM 539C | Principles of NMR and MRI: Advanced NMR and MRI Techniques | 1 |
| CM 501 | Advanced Cell Biology | 4 |
| CM 502/NB 502 | Techniques in Molecular & Cellular Biology | 2 |
| ECE 569/MECH 569 | Micro-Electro-Mechanical Devices | 3 |
| ERHS 332 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| ERHS 450 | Introduction to Radiation Biology | 3 |
| ERHS 502 | Fundamentals of Toxicology | 3 |
| ERHS 510/VS 510 | Cancer Biology | 3 |
| ERHS 540 | Principles of Ergonomics | 3 |
| FSHN 470 | Integrative Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| HES 307 | Biomechanical Principles of Human Movement | 3 |
| HES 319 | Neuromuscular Aspects of Human Movement | 4 |
| HES 403 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HES 420 | Electrocardiography and Exercise Management | 3 |
| HES 476 | Exercise and Chronic Disease | 3 |
| MATH 455 | Mathematics in Biology and Medicine | 3 |
| MECH 432 | Engineering of Nanomaterials | 3 |
| MECH 543 | Biofluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MIP 300 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| MIP 302 | General Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| MIP 342 | Immunology | 4 |
| MIP 343 | Immunology Laboratory | 2 |
| MIP 351 | Medical Bacteriology | 3 |
| MIP 352 | Medical Bacteriology Laboratory | 3 |
| MIP 420 | Medical and Molecular Virology | 4 |
| MIP 443 | Microbial Physiology | 4 |
| MIP 450 | Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| NB 500/BMS 502 | Readings in Cellular Neurobiology | 1 |
| NB 501 | Cellular and Molecular Neurophysiology | 2 |
| NB 503/BMS 503 | Developmental Neurobiology | 3 |
| NB 505/BMS 505 | Neuronal Circuits, Systems and Behavior | 3 |
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Students must take a total of 7 credits from either of these groups: Group A: CS 150B + CS 164 - OR - Group B: AUCC 3B + CS 163 - OR - Group C: AUCC 3B + CS 152 + CS 162. Recommended sequence for most incoming students is Group A: CS 150B to CS 164.
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Students are required to complete 20 credits of CpE electives (11 - 18 credits of CpE Electives and 2-9 credits of Technical Electives); in addition to 3 credits of BME Technical Electives to reach the required 157-158 total program credits.
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A maximum total 6 credits of ECE Independent Study may apply toward total degree requirements, including ECE 395A, ECE 395B, ECE 395C and ECE 495A, ECE 495B, ECE 495C combined. A maximum total 3 credits of BIOM Independent Study may apply toward total degree requirements, including BIOM 476 and BIOM 495.
Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program:
TO PREPARE FOR FIRST SEMESTER: The curriculum for this major assumes students enter college prepared to take calculus.
The undergraduate programs in Biomedical Engineering synergize with our partner major undergraduate degrees by providing additional coursework in biology, chemistry, physiology, statics, dynamics and biomedical engineering to synthesize robust dual degree programs.
In order to maintain professional standards required of practicing engineers, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering requires a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.000 in Electrical Engineering courses as a graduation requirement. It is the responsibility of any student who fails to maintain a 2.000 average to work with their advisor to correct grade point deficiencies. In addition, it is required that students retake any Electrical Engineering course at the 300-level or below in which they receive a grade below C (2.000).
| Freshman | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| BIOM 100 | Overview of Biomedical Engineering | X | 1 | ||
| CO 150 | College Composition (GT-CO2) | X | 1A | 3 | |
| Select from the following groups: | X | 3-4 | |||
Group A | |||||
| Culture and Coding: Python (GT-AH3) | 3B | ||||
Group B | |||||
| Python for STEM | |||||
| CS1--Introduction to Java Programming | |||||
Group C | |||||
| CS1---No Prior Programming Experience | |||||
| ECE 102 | Digital Circuit Logic | X | 4 | ||
| MATH 160 | Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1) | X | 1B | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | ||||
| Semester 2 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| Select final course to complete Group sequence below: | X | 3-4 | |||
Group A | |||||
| CS1--Computational Thinking with Java | |||||
Group B | |||||
| 3B | |||||
Group C | |||||
| 3B | |||||
| ECE 251 | Introduction to Microcontrollers and IoT | X | 4 | ||
| LIFE 102 | Attributes of Living Systems (GT-SC1) | X | 3A | 4 | |
| MATH 161 | Calculus for Physical Scientists II (GT-MA1) | X | 1B | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | ||||
| Sophomore | |||||
| Semester 3 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| BIOM 200 | Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering | X | 2 | ||
| CS 165 | CS2--Data Structures | X | 4 | ||
| ECE 103 | DC Circuit Analysis | X | 3 | ||
| MATH 261 | Calculus for Physical Scientists III | X | 4 | ||
| PH 141 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (GT-SC1) | X | 3A | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | ||||
| Semester 4 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| ECE 202 | Circuit Theory Applications | X | 4 | ||
| ECE 232 | Introduction to Project Practices | X | 1 | ||
| ECE 303/STAT 303 | Introduction to Communications Principles | X | 3 | ||
| MATH 340 | Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations | X | 4 | ||
| MECH 262 | Engineering Mechanics | X | 4 | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | ||||
| Junior | |||||
| Semester 5 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| CS 220 | Discrete Structures and their Applications | X | 4 | ||
| ECE 311 | Linear System Analysis I | X | 3 | ||
| PH 142 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (GT-SC1) | X | 3A | 5 | |
| CpE Electives (See list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 4 | |||
| Total Credits | 16 | ||||
| Semester 6 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| BIOM 300 | Problem-Based Learning Biomedical Engr Lab | X | 4 | ||
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) | X | 3A | 4 | |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1) | X | 3A | 1 | |
| CS 253 | Software Development with C++ | X | 4 | ||
| Select one course from the following: | X | 3-4 | |||
| Linear Algebra for Data Science | |||||
| Linear Algebra I | |||||
| Total Credits | 16-17 | ||||
| Senior | |||||
| Semester 7 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| BMS 300 | Principles of Human Physiology | X | 4 | ||
| CHEM 113 | General Chemistry II | X | 3 | ||
| MECH 337 | Thermodynamics | X | 4 | ||
| CpE Electives (See list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 4 | |||
| Total Credits | 15 | ||||
| Semester 8 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| BIOM 431/ECE 431 | Biomedical Signal and Image Processing | X | 3 | ||
| CHEM 245 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | X | 4 | ||
| ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1) | X | 3C | 3 | |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | X | 1C | 3 | ||
| CpE Electives (See list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 3-4 | |||
| Total Credits | 16-17 | ||||
| Fifth Year | |||||
| Semester 9 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| BIOM 486A | Biomedical Design Practicum: Capstone Design I | X | 4A,4B,4C | 4 | |
| Select one course from the following: | X | 3 | |||
| Writing in the Disciplines: Sciences (GT-CO3) | 2 | ||||
| Strategic Writing and Communication (GT-CO3) | 2 | ||||
| Historical Perspectives | X | 3D | 3 | ||
| CpE Electives (See list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 0-3 | |||
| Technical Electives (See list in Program Requirements tab) | 2 | ||||
| Total Credits | 12-15 | ||||
| Semester 10 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| BIOM 486B | Biomedical Design Practicum: Capstone Design II | X | 4A,4B,4C | 4 | |
| Arts and Humanities | X | 3B | 3 | ||
| CpE Electives (See list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 0-3 | |||
| Technical Electives (See list in Program Requirements tab) | X | 0-7 | |||
| BME Technical Elective (See list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 3 | |||
| Total Credits | 13-17 | ||||
| Program Total Credits: | 157-158 | ||||