A Sample Plan represents one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with your academic advisor(s).
Biomedical Engineering BSE
First Year
34 s.h.Fall
16 s.h.| Course | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
|
RHET:1030
- Rhetoric: Writing and Communication
a
|
4 s.h. |
|
CHEM:1110
- Principles of Chemistry I
a
|
4 s.h. |
|
MATH:1550
- Engineering Calculus I
c
|
4 s.h. |
|
ENGR:1100
- Intro to Engineering Problem Solving
e
|
3 s.h. |
|
ENGR:1000
- Engr Success for First-Year Students
e
|
1 s.h. |
| CSI:1600 - Success at Iowa | 0 s.h. |
Spring
18 s.h.| Course | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
|
MATH:1560
- Engineering Calculus II
a
|
4 s.h. |
|
MATH:2550
- Engineering Matrix Algebra
a
|
2 s.h. |
|
CHEM:1120
- Principles of Chemistry II
a
|
4 s.h. |
|
PHYS:1611
- Introductory Physics I
a
|
4 s.h. |
|
ENGR:1300
- Introduction to Engineering Computing
c
|
3 s.h. |
|
BME:1010
- First-Year Forum
f
|
1 s.h. |
Second Year
33 s.h.Fall
16 s.h.| Course | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
|
MATH:2560
- Engineering Differential Equations
a
|
3 s.h. |
|
BIOL:1411
- Foundations of Biology
a
|
4 s.h. |
|
ENGR:2110
- Statics
a
|
2 s.h. |
|
ENGR:2120
- Electrical Circuits
a
|
3 s.h. |
|
ENGR:2130
- Thermodynamics
or
ENGR:2995
- Intro to AI & Machine Learning in Engr
g
|
3 s.h. |
|
BME:2010
- Professional Seminar Biomed Engineering
c
|
1 s.h. |
Spring
17 s.h.| Course | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
|
BIOS:4120
- Introduction to Biostatistics
or
STAT:3510
- Biostatistics
h
|
3 s.h. |
|
HHP:3500
- Human Physiology
a
|
3 s.h. |
|
BME:2200
- Systems, Instrum, and Data Acquisition
c
|
4 s.h. |
|
BME:2400
- Cell Biology for Engineers
c
|
3 s.h. |
|
BME:2500
- Biomaterials and Biomechanics
c
|
4 s.h. |
Third Year
32 s.h.Fourth Year
32 s.h.Spring
16 s.h.| Course | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
|
GE: Approved Course Subjects
i
|
3 s.h. |
|
BME:4920
- Biomedical Engineering Senior Design II
f
|
4 s.h. |
|
Focus Area: additional elective
k
|
3 s.h. |
|
Focus Area: additional elective
k
|
3 s.h. |
|
Focus Area: additional elective
k
|
3 s.h. |
|
Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall)
n
|
| Footnote Letter | Footnote Description |
|---|---|
| a | Typically this course is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change. |
| b | Enrollment in chemistry courses requires completion of a placement exam. |
| c | Typically this course is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change. |
| d | Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam. |
| e | Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change. |
| f | Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change. |
| g | Students in the bioimaging or computational bioengineering focus areas can choose to take either ENGR:2130 or ENGR:2995; students in the biomechanics and biomaterials or cellular engineering focus areas are required to take ENGR:2130. |
| h | BIOS:4120 typically is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions; STAT:3510 typically is offered in fall and spring sessions. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change. |
| i | See General Catalog for list of approved course subjects. |
| j | Students select a course from one of two GE CLAS Core areas: Understanding Cultural Perspectives or Values and Society. |
| k | Students majoring in biomedical engineering select one of four preapproved focus areas: bioimaging, biomechanics and biomaterials, cellular engineering, or computational bioengineering. Each focus area consists of a group of four required courses (12-13 s.h.), two focus area-specific elective courses (6 s.h.), and additional suggested electives (15 s.h.). See General Catalog or consult an advisor for more information. |
| l | See General Catalog for list of approved courses. Students who intend to enroll in a Be Creative course with prerequisites must request a waiver by completing the Request Prerequisite Special Permission form on MyUI. |
| m | Any focus area may be designated pre-medicine by taking the following focus area electives: BMB:3110, BIOL:1412, CHEM:2210, CHEM:2220, and CHEM:2410. |
| n | Please see Academic Calendar, on Office of the Registrar website, for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Degree Services. |
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