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Biocomputing Major
This major integrates  computer engineering and the life sciences, with a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering methods. The curriculum combines foundational computer engineering knowledge with biocomputer engineering applications, integrating biology, physiology, medicine, biomedical software design, biosignal processing, and bioinstrumentation. In the senior year, the training culminates with a comprehensive biocomputer engineering design laboratory experience that incorporates engineers from industry and emphasizes medical device design and methods for biomedical informatics. In addition, a senior capstone design course places students in a multidisciplinary team working with industry to solve biocomputer design.
Biocomputing Curriculum
Students starting the program in the FALL of 2008 or later: please refer to the curriculum listed in the undergraduate bulletin from your freshman year.
FRESHMAN
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
| Calculus 1 |
Calculus 2 |
| Expository Writing 1 |
Introduction to Computer Programming |
| General Biology 1 |
General Biology 4 |
| General Physics with Calculus 1 |
General Physics with Calculus 2 |
| Intro. to Biomedical Engineering Methods I |
Intro. to Biomedical Engineering Methods II |
SOPHOMORE
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
| General Chemistry 1 |
General Chemistry 2 |
| Calculus 3 for BIEN |
Differential Eq. for BIEN |
| Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software |
Software Methodologies |
| Principles of Biological Investigation |
Biomedical Circuits & Electronics |
| Statistics for BIEN |
Expository Writing 2 |
| Sophomore Orientation |
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| *Core Elective |
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JUNIOR
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
| Computer Applications in Biomedical Engineering |
Signals and Systems for Biomedical Engineering |
| Embedded Biomedical Instrumentation |
Computer Hardware |
| Humanity/Social Science Elective |
Software Engineering |
| Data Structures for Engineers |
Software Systems |
| Statics and Dynamics OR Organic Chemistry |
Philosophy of Human Nature |
SENIOR
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
| Principles of Design |
Senior Design Project |
| Biomed. Instrumentation Design |
Physiological Transport Phenomena |
| Biomed. Eng. Design Laboratory 1 |
BIEN Elective |
| BIEN Elective |
Humanity/Social Science Elective |
| BIEN Elective (1 cr.) |
Theology/Philosophy Elective |
| Humanity/Social Science Elective |
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*The three core electives must satisfy the University Core Requirements in the following four Knowledge Areas: Diverse Cultures (DC), Histories of Cultures and Societies (HCS), Individual and Social Behavior (ISB), and Literature/Performing Arts (LPA). Therefore, one of the three must be a "dual application" core course as described in the section on University Core of Common Studies. See this section for lists of acceptable courses.
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