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Biomedical Engineering Mechanics

Mission:

Program Educational Objectives:

The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers an undergraduate curriculum leading to a degree in Biomedical Engineering Mechanics (BMEM). This degree prepares students to solve problems at the interface of engineering and medicine that involve "forces" and the motions and shape changes they produce on both living and non-living materials. A few examples include the prevention of trauma from automotive accidents and sports activity, the design of prosthetic limbs, and joints and the development of advanced surgical instruments. It also encompasses evolving areas like tissue engineering which focuses on the design and manufacture of biological replacements for damaged or diseased tissues and organs.

The objectives of the undergraduate program is to produce graduates with the ability to pursue successful careers in biomedical device industry or successfully pursue advanced education leading to a career in bioengineering research, medicine, law or business. Specifically, our graduates will have:

Program Outcomes:

Knowledge of fundamental principles from modern biology & anatomy, physics, chemistry, engineering, and mathematics along with an appreciation of the value of life-long learning.
Knowledge of engineering principles derived from the field of solid mechanics along with the methods and modern engineering tools used for applying these principles to biological tissues and systems to make measurements of their mechanical properties, and model and analyze their response to mechanical environments.
Competency in applying their technical knowledge to identify, formulate, and solve problems at the interface of engineering and medicine, including the design of medical devices.
Proficiency in oral and written technical communications with engineers, medical personnel, and laypersons.
Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams comprised of individuals with diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
Understanding of the impact of biomedical engineering on society and the ethical issues associated with the application of advanced technologies to the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders.