Biomaterials are used in medical devices and a broad range of health care products. The goal of studying biomaterials is to understand how the body's natural tissues are organized on a compositional, structural, and properties basis; to understand how the body deals with foreign objects placed in its realm; and to understand how implanted materials have been successful in achieving the ultimate goal of treating debilitating diseases. Applying the fundamentals of materials science and engineering to the design and manufacturing of medical products combined with technical competence and awareness of business/management principles, this track will prepare engineers for a career in the medical industry or for graduate studies in biomedical engineering or related fields.
Suggested Course Sequences
Sequence I
- CHEM 242
- MEM 304
- BMES 460
- BMES 461
Sequence II
- CHEM 242
- BIO 201
- BMES 325
- BMES 460
- BMES 461
Relevant Courses
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MATE 661 |
Biomedical Materials I
|
3
|
|
BIO 201
|
Human Physiology I
|
4
|
|
CHEM 242
|
Organic Chemistry II
|
4
|
|
MEM 304
|
Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering
|
3
|
|
MEM 685
|
Mechanics of Human Joints
|
3
|
|
BMES 301
|
Lab I: Experimental Biomechanics
|
2
|
|
BMES 325
|
Principles of Biomedical Engineering I
|
3
|
|
BMES 326
|
Principles of Biomedical Engineering II
|
3
|
|
BMES 401
|
Biosensors I
|
4
|
|
BMES 441
|
Biomechanics I
|
4
|
|
BMES 442
|
Biomechanics II
|
4
|
|
BMES 460
|
Biomaterials I
|
4
|
|
BMES 461
|
Biomaterials II
|
4
|
|
BMES 471
|
Tissue Engineering I
|
4
|
|
BMES 472
|
Tissue Engineering II
|
4
|
|
BMES 475
|
Tissue Engineering III
|
4
|
|
BMES 501
|
Medical Science I - Cellular and Tissue Biology
|
3
|
|
BMES 502
|
Medical Science II - Organ Level Physiology
|
3
|
|
BMES 660
|
Biomaterials I
|
4
|
|
BMES 661
|
Biomaterials II
|
4
|