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School of Engineering
BioMedical Engineering
UnderGraduate ProGram
HandBook
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Department of Biomedical Engineering
599 Taylor Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-5610
Phone: (848)445-4500
Fax: (732) 445-3753
Updates available on-line at: http://biomedical.rutgers.edu
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Table of Contents
UnderGraduate Program Administration ............................................................................................... 3
C L A S S A D V I S I N G ................................................................................................................. 3
Special Permission Number/Pre-req Override ...................................................................................... 3
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering ................................................................................................ 4
Biomedical Engineering Mission, Goals, Educational Objectives and Educational Outcomes ........... 5
BME Faculty/Staff Locator .................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Curriculum ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Departmental Guidelines ........................................................................................................................ 8
TRANSFER STUDENTS: ..................................................................................................................... 8
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING / ACADEMIC AFFAIRS OFFICE:.................................................. 8
Department Core Course Requirements ................................................................................................. 9
ELECTIVES.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Areas of Interest in BME ....................................................................................................................... 22
Declaring a Minor .................................................................................................................................. 26
Declaring a Different Major within Engineering ................................................................................... 26
Double Major vs. Dual Degree ............................................................................................................... 26
B.S./M.B.A. Program ............................................................................................................................. 26
B.S./M.D. Program ................................................................................................................................ 26
Bachelor’s/Master’s Combined Degree Program ................................................................................. 27
James J. Slade Scholars Program ............................................................................................................ 27
Industrial Interactions ............................................................................................................................ 28
Faculty Research Expertise .................................................................................................................... 29
Forms: Research Guidelines .................................................................................................................. 31
Application for Directed Research 14:125:291/292 .............................................................................. 32
BME Research Scholars Academy ......................................................................................................... 34
Application for Internship 14:125:495 (3 cr.) ........................................................................................ 35
Application for Co-Op 14:125:496/497 (6 cr.) ..................................................................................... 36
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UnderGraduate Program Administration
C L A S S A D V I S I N G
All
Classes
Your Assigned
Faculty Advisor
Email List
see page 6
Email for
Appointment
Special Permission Number/Pre-req Override
Please email Undergraduate Administrator or Director with your:
~
FULL NAME, RUID#, Class of 20XX and COURSE NAME (not Index #) ~
Please inform me of any messages during registration such as course is closed, do not have pre-reqs, etc.
Please wait patiently for a response.
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Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
The Biomedical Engineering program at Rutgers University was initially established in 1965 as a track within Electrical
Engineering, offering M.S. degrees with a Biomedical Engineering emphasis. In 1986, the State of New Jersey formally chartered
the Rutgers Department of Biomedical Engineering as an independent entity within the School of Engineering with exclusive
responsibility for granting M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in biomedical engineering. The Department developed its graduate programs
in collaboration with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) to provide a strong foundation in the
basic biomedical and clinical sciences along with rigorous training in engineering fundamentals. The undergraduate program in
Biomedical Engineering was inaugurated in 1991 under the “Applied Sciences’ option within the School of Engineering; a formal
undergraduate B.S. degree in BME was approved by the University in 1997 and by the State in 1999.
The achievements of biomedical engineering constantly touch our daily lives. Past and current breakthroughs that were
pioneered at Rutgers include: techniques for online analysis and operating room lesioning of brain tissue for Parkinson’s disease;
an artificial hand with finger dexterity; the use of virtual reality in the rehabilitation of limbs; revolutionary techniques for making
large numbers of new biopolymers for implants; and rapid NMR analysis of protein structure, balloon catheters, and pacemakers.
The BME program currently offers three main curriculum options: 1) biomedical computing, imaging, and instrumentation,
2) biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering, and 3) tissue engineering and molecular bioengineering. The biomedical
computing, imaging, and instrumentation provides training in computational approaches, various imaging modalities,
bioelectronic device design, and in theoretical modeling related to microscopic and macroscopic biomedical phenomena.
A focus in biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering offers instruction on development of devices for improved human
performance. In the tissue engineering and molecular bioengineering, students apply principles of materials science,
biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and engineering to design engineered tissues, biomaterials, and molecular medicine,
through the pursuit of problems on the cellular, molecular, and nano scale. The broad education provided by these areas allows
students to choose from a wide variety of careers. Many graduates work in large corporations and smaller companies as
practicing biomedical engineers. Increasing numbers of graduates are finding rewarding jobs in state and federal institutions,
including the Patent and Trademark Office and many of the National Laboratories of Advanced Research. The degree program
also prepares qualified students for graduate study leading to the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in biomedical engineering. In addition,
students are prepared to meet the graduate entrance requirements for medical and law schools, business administration, and
other professional disciplines.
There are several exciting opportunities for conducting research at the Undergraduate level. The Department has recently
established a Research Scholars Academy in Biomedical Engineering. Additionally, the department participates in the School of
Engineering’s James J. Slade Scholars Research Program. Both selective programs can serve as springboards for highly qualified
students to commence work toward the M.S. or Ph.D. degree in the senior year of the undergraduate curriculum.
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Biomedical Engineering Mission, Goals,
Educational Objectives and Educational Outcomes
Biomedical Engineering Mission Statement
The mission of the BME undergraduate program is to provide students with a broad and flexible education in engineering and biological science as well as
medically related subjects. The students are prepared to analyze, synthesize, and link knowledge in the multi-disciplinary fields, with the emphasis on
quantitative approaches and methods. The students will be integral part of the society to improve the understanding and control of biological processes
towards improving human health. Our curriculum guides our students toward skill in creating new knowledge and technologies as well as applying current
knowledge.
Rutgers Mission & Vision Statements are published at http://studentaffairs.rutgers.edu/about-us/mission-statement
Mission of the School of Engineering:
The School of Engineering Mission Statement was revised and ratified by the faculty on October 7, 2011. The mission statement is as follows.
• To educate and train the future engineers of a complex, diverse, and global workplace
• Provide high quality, relevant education programs to undergraduate and graduate students using the latest technology and education
techniques
• To conduct state-of-the-art research that embraces technology to address societal challenges of a multifaceted United States and a globally
connected world
• Create an environment to encourage and assist faculty to become leaders in their fields, and to further gain national and international
recognition
• Conduct cutting-edge research in strategically important engineering areas
• To serve as a resource to local, New Jersey, and regional stakeholders in advancing the public’s interest
• Promote economic development through technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation
The mission statement is published at: http://www.soe.rutgers.edu/administration
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The BME program educational objectives (PEO) are consistent with the mission of Rutgers University and with the overall mission of the School of
Engineering stated above. These objectives were modified and ratified by the faculty on April 12, 2012.The University mission and aims of the school are
printed in the Undergraduate Catalog for the School of Engineering, read by prospective students, and entering freshmen. The educational objectives of
the Biomedical Engineering Program are to educate students to attain the following:
1. To establish themselves as practicing professionals in biomedical or biotechnology industries or engage themselves in advance study in
biomedical engineering or a related field.
2. To make positive contributions in biomedical industries and/or other sectors.
3. To demonstrate their ability to work successfully as a member of a professional team and function effectively as responsible professionals.
The BME mission statement and PEOs are available to the public at the departmental Web page,
http://www.bme.rutgers.edu/content/educationABET.php Also, note that one change has been made to the educational objectives since the last ABET
visit. The change was a rewording of the objectives to make them consistent with the most recent ABET definition of Program Educational Objectives,
although the sense of the objectives is unchanged.
Student Outcomes (SOs)
The student outcomes were adapted in the according to ABET guidelines. Therefore, each Biomedical Engineering student will demonstrate the following
attributes by the time they graduate:
1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare,
as well as
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the
impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish
goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
The student outcomes were established with the goal that they must be compatible with the program educational objectives and the mission of the School
and University. Furthermore, the outcomes should be measurable, in the sense that our success in achieving them can be quantified. The BME student
outcomes are available to the public at the departmental Web page, http://www.bme.rutgers.edu/content/educationABET.php.
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BME Faculty/Staff Locator
Phone: 848-445-4500 * Fax: 732-445-3753
Faculty
Phone
Room
Email
Androulakis, Ioannis
848 445 6561
212
Berthiaume, Francois
848 445 6566
217
Boustany, Nada
848 445 6598
320
Buettner, Helen
848 445 6597
318
Cai, Li
848 445 6559
208
Drzewiecki, Gary
848 445 6688
213
Freeman, Joseph
848 445 6595
317
Gormley, Adam
848 445 6569
220
Labazzo, Kristen - UGD
848 445 6578
328C
Langrana, Noshir
848 445 6873
302
Li, John K-J
848 445 6582
305
Mann, Adrian
848 445 8421
CCR 214
Moghe, Prabhas
848 445 6591
315
Parekkadan, Biju
848 445 6566
303
Pierce, Mark
848 445 6570
222
Roth, Charles
848 445 6686
205
Schloss, Rene
848 445 6550
204
Shinbrot, Troy
848 445 6584
310
Shoane, George
848 445 6583
306
Shreiber, David
848 445 6589
113
Sy, Jay
848 445 6567
218
Tutwiler, Valerie Mayer
848 445 6687
209
Vazquez, Maribel
848 445 6568
219
Yarmush, Martin
848 445 6528
231A
Zahn, Jeffrey
848 445 6587
311
Staff
Johnson, Linda L.
UnderGraduate Program
Administrator
848 445 6869
110
Stromberg, Lawrence
Graduate Program Admin.
848 445 6870
111
Keller, Judith
Department Administrator
848 445 6872
112
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Basic Curriculum
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Fall
Freshman Year
Spring
160:159
Gen Chem for Engrs
3
160:160
Gen Chem for Engrs
3
160:171
Intro to Experiment.
1
440:127
Intro Comp for Engrs
3
355:101
Expository Writing, I
3
640:152
Calculus II: Math/Phys
4
640:151
Calculus I: Math/Phys
4
750:124
Analytical Physics Ib
2
750:123
Analytical Physics Ia
2
440:221
Eng’g Mech: Statics
3
440:100
Eng’g Orient Lecture
1
___:___
Hum/Soc Elective
3
___:___
Hum/Soc Elective
3
Total
18
Total
17
Fall
Sophomore Year
Spring
125:201
Intro to Biomed Eng
3
Note:
125:255
System Physiology
3
640:251
Multivariable Calculus
4
If Intro to BME is full
640:244
Diff Eqs Eng’g & Phys
4
750:227
Analytical Physics IIa
3
Register for System Phys
750:228
Analytical Physics IIb
3
750:229
Analytical Phys IIa Lab
1
750:230
Analytical Phys IIb Lab
1
119:115
Biology I
4
119:117
Biology Lab
2
___:___
Hum/Soc Elective
3
540:343
Engineering Economics
3
Total
18
Total
16
Fall
Junior Year
Spring
125:303
BME Transport Phenom
3
Note:
125:304
Biomaterials
3
125:305
BME Numerical Modeling
3
If Transport/Numerical
125:306
Kinetics & Thermo
3
125:308
Biomechanics
3
are full; register for
125:315
BME Measurements Lab
2
125:309
BME Devices Systems Lec
3
Biomaterials/Kinetics
___:___
Technical Elective
3
125:310
BME Devices Systems Lab
1
___:___
Life Science Elective
3
___:___
Technical Elective •
3
Total
14
Total
16
Fall
Senior Year
Spring
125:401
Senior Design I
1
125:402
Senior Design II
1
125:421
Senior Design Projects I
2
125:422
Senior Design Projects II
2
___:___
Departmental Elective
3
___:___
Departmental Elective
3
___:___
Departmental Elective
3
___:___
Departmental Elective
3
___:___
Technical Elective
3
___:___
Technical Elective
3
___:___
Hum/Soc Elective
3
___:___
General Elective
3
Total
15
Total
15
Minimum number of credits required ….. BME Degree Credits: 129
∞ Organic Chemistry is required for the Pre-medical School option. (
Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II + Lab
)
∞ ONLY Pre-med students are required to take all three of the following courses: 119:115 (Biology I) and 119:116 (Biology II) and 119:117 (Biology Lab).
∞ Rule I: without both intro courses (Intro to BME + Sys. Phys.) NO 300-level courses – You MUST see UGD for Approval.
∞ Rule II: for anyone to register in Senior Design they need to have passed 6 out the 8 core BME courses (Passed courses MUST include 309, 310, & 315)
∞ Total of 12 credits of Technical Electives is Required.
∞ 14:650:388 Computer-Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering (3 cr. TE) is strongly recommended for the Biomechanics and Rehab.
∞ 125:309/310 Devices Lec/Lab and 125:401/421 Senior Design I Lec/Proj are only offered in the Fall.
∞ 125:315 Measurements Lab and 125:402/422 Senior Design II Lec/Proj are only offered in the Spring.
∞ Allowed to use an additional Technical Elective 3 cr. (TE) to replace Life Science Elective 3 cr. (LSE).
∞ BME permanent Summer Courses are 201 and 255.
∞ BME CORE Courses offered both, Fall and Spring, semesters.
∞ Sophomore courses 2XX; Junior courses 3XX (except RSA course), and Senior courses 4XX
You must successfully pass ALL
the courses on the curriculum to
obtain your …………………………
Biomedical Engineering Degree!
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Departmental Guidelines
∞ Organic Chemistry is required for the Pre-Medical School option.
Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II + Lab
∞ ONLY Pre-med students are required to take all three of the following courses:
119:115 (Biology I) and 119:116 (Biology II) and 119:117 (Lab).
∞ Total of 12 credits of Technical Electives is Required!
∞ 14:650:388 Computer-Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering (3 cr TE) is strongly recommended for the
Biomechanics and Rehab.
∞ Rule I: Without 200-level courses (Intro to BME [125:201] + Sys. Phys. [125:255])
NO BME 300-level courses – You MUST see UGD for Approval.
∞ Rule II: For anyone registering for Senior Design they need to have passed 6 out the 8 core BME courses (Must
complete 309, 310, and 315 PLUS at least THREE out of 303, 304, 305, 306, and 308). So basically, we will allow
you to take Senior Design if you fail AT MOST TWO COURSES (without counting for the labs).
While we allow students to register for SD with only 6/8 core, we do not encourage this as it may impact senior
year electives. Also, the grad program is going to make a new rule that students who do not complete all of the
junior core cannot apply to the CDP.
∞ Rule III: The rule for CO-OP is (assuming you are on track)
--> Depending on when you do your co-op (fall or spring) you will be allowed to take either 315, or
309/310 as co-reqs in the senior year.
--> You must have successfully completed everything else.
So, basically CO-OP students are allowed one extra course (315) in the senior year.
This is a fair resolution. It requires that you move to Senior Design after having successfully completed a
significant fraction of the course work (6/8) and still we give you the benefit to recover from mishaps without
penalizing you with an extra year. If you are 3 or more courses behind, including the labs, YOU should not be in
Senior Design.
TRANSFER STUDENTS:
∞ Your curriculum will be determined by the number of credits that are transferred to Rutgers and the remaining
courses needed to complete program. The rules above may or may not apply to you. You will find out after your
evaluation by the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA).
The OAA handles Transfer Orientation Sessions, please contact that office for more information (848-445-2212).
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING / ACADEMIC AFFAIRS OFFICE:
∞ You may review the School of Engineering website addressing several concerns: soe.rutgers.edu
There are links to other websites to assist you with most issues you are trying to resolve.
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Department Core Course Requirements
The following is a description of the Required core courses that are currently offered by the Biomedical Engineering
Department to the School of Engineering undergraduates. Please check with Schedule of Courses online to see which
courses will be offered. Although they may appear on list, does not mean they are offered.
14:125:201 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (3)
Prerequisites: 01:640:152 and (750:124 or 750:203)
Overview of applications of engineering in medicine and healthcare. Introduction to biological and biomedical problems
using fundamental concepts and tools from electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineering.
14:125:255 Biomedical Engineering System Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: (640:152 or 640:192) and (750:124 or 750:203)
Introduction to quantitative modeling of physiological systems geared towards the Biomedical Engineering student. It
will
cover fundamental topics in physiology ranging from cell membrane models and chemical messengers to neuronal
signaling and control of body movement. In addition, specific physiological systems are discussed in detail, including the
cardiovascular, pulmonary, and visual systems. Furthermore, pharmacokinetic models provide quantitative assessment
of
the dynamics of drug distribution and compartmental interactions.
14:125:303 Biomedical Transport Phenomena (3)
Prerequisites: 01:640:244 and 14:125:201 and (14:125:255 or 14:125:355)
Biomedical mass transport processes involving diffusion, diffusion-convection, and diffusion-reaction schemes;
Introduction to biofluid dynamics; Transport processes in the cardiovascular system, hemorheology, extracorporeal mass
transport devices and tissue engineering.
14:125:304 Biomaterials (3)
Prerequisites: 14:125:201 and (14:125:255 or 14:125:355) OR 14:635:203 and 14:635:204
This course is designed to introduce the subjects of material properties, testing, biomaterial requirements and device
design. It is the intention of the instructor to convey the basic knowledge of this large volume of information and to give
an elementary understanding of the terminology used in the academic and commercial settings. This will provide
the
student with rudimentary skills that will allow them to succeed in grasping the ideas and theories of biomaterial science
for future work.
14:125:305 Numerical Modeling in Biomedical Systems (3)
Prerequisites: 01:640:244 and 14:125:201 and 14:125:255 and 14:440:127
Introduction to modeling and simulation techniques in the analysis of biomedical systems. Application of numerical
methods for the solution of complex biomedical process problems. Development and use of PC computer software for the
analysis and solution of engineering problems.
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14:125:306 Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Biological Systems (3)
Prerequisites: 01:119:115 and 01:640:244 and 14:125:201 and 14:125:255
Fundamentals of thermodynamics and kinetic analysis as applied to biomedical systems and technologies. Essential
principles in thermodynamics will be introduced, including First Law, Second Law, and interrelationships among
thermodynamic variables. Fundamental tools in kinetic analysis are also covered, including interpretation of rate data,
enzyme kinetics, and pharmacokinetics. Application to biological systems and biomedical technologies are provided.
14:125:308 Biomechanics (3)
Prerequisites: 01:640:251and 14:125:201 and 14:125:255 and 14:440:221
This course emphasizes the relationship between applied and resultant forces and stresses acting on the musculoskeletal
system. Students are exposed to the basic concepts of vectors, internal and external forces, functional anatomy, trusses
and
equilibria of spatial force systems, moments and work and energy concepts. In addition, students learn about stress
and
strain tensors, principal forces, viscoelasticity, and failure analysis from classical mechanics.
14:125:309 Biomedical Devices and Systems (3)
Prerequisites: 01:640:251 and 01:750:227 and 14:125:201 and 14:125:255
Co-requisite: 14:125:310
Time and frequency domain analysis of electrical networks; hydrodynamic, mechanical, and thermal analogs; basic
medical electronics, and energy conversion systems. Design of biological sensors.
14:125:310 Biomedical Devices & Systems Lab (1)
Prerequisites: 01:640:251 and 01:750:227 and 14:125:201 and 14:125:255
Co-requisite: 14:125:309
Experiments and demonstrations dealing with basic medical electronics and signal analysis. Provides an overview of
current biomedical technology and its uses.
14:125:315 BME Measurement and Analysis Lab (2)
Prerequisites: 14:125:201 and 14:125:255 and 14:125:309 and 14:125:310
Experiments and demonstrations dealing with the measurement and analysis of various physiological quantities of
cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and the measurement of cellular viability, metabolism, morphogenesis, and protein
and nucleic acid composition.
14:125:401/402 and 421/422 Biomedical Senior Design I/II and Projects I/II (1, 2)
Prerequisites: Senior Standing (Passed 6 out of 8 junior level courses)
The purpose of this course is to give the student a comprehensive design experience in the biomedical engineering field.
The student will complete a design project under the supervision of a faculty member. The project will typically involve
the
experimental or computational study of a design-oriented problem in biomedical engineering.
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ELECTIVES
Departmental Electives
Please check with Schedule of Courses online to see which courses will be offered. Although they may appear on list,
does not mean they are offered.
14:125:403 Cardiovascular Engineering (3)
Prerequisites: 14:125:303 and (14:125:208 or 14:125:308) and 14:125:315
Introduction to modeling and measurement methods for the cardiovascular system, analysis of blood flow dynamics, the
function of the heart, and noninvasive approaches. Applications to cardiovascular instrumentation, basic cardiovascular
system research, assist devices, and disease processes.
14:125:411 Bioelectric Systems (3)
Prerequisites: 14:125:309 and 14:125: 310
Introduction to the understanding of bioelectric phenomena that occur in physiological systems. This includes the
origin of biopotentials, the use of biopotential electrodes in their measurements and subsequent amplification, signal
processing and analysis of their physiological relevance. Applications of physical principles and basic electric
engineering techniques are emphasized.
14:125:417 Introduction to Musculoskeletal Mechanics (3)
Prerequisite: 14:125:208 or 14:125:308
Introduction to motion-actuation, force-generation, and load- support mechanisms in musculoskeletal system, as
explained from basic engineering principles. Experimental and analytical approaches to solve realistic orthopaedic and
recreational activities problems.
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14:125:424 Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory (3)
Prerequisite: 14:125:315 or 14:332:221 or 14:332:373
Practical hands-on designs of biomedical instrumentation including biopotential and physiological signal processing
amplifiers, electrodes, biosensor and transducers, electro-optical, acoustic, and ultrasonic devices.
14:125:431 Introduction to Optical Imaging (3)
Prerequisite: 14:125:303 and 14:125:309
Introductory overview of optical phenomena and the optical properties of biological tissue. The course is specifically
focused on optical imaging applications in biology and medicine. Topics will include reflection, refraction, interference,
diffraction, polarization, light scattering, fluorescence and Raman techniques, and their application in biomedical imaging
and microscopy.
14:125:433 Fundamentals and Tools of Tissue Engineering (3)
Prerequisite: 14:125:303
Fundamentals of polymer scaffolds and their use in artificial tissues. Regulation of cell responses in the rational design
and development of engineered replacement tissue. Understanding the biological, chemical, and mechanical components
of intra and intercellular communication. Preliminary discussions on real-life clinical experiences.
14:125:434 Tissue Eng II, Biomed and Biotechnological Applications (3)
Prerequisites: 14:125:433
This course will cover the applications of tissue engineering and builds upon the prior course fundamentals and tools.
Emphasis is placed on applying the fundamental principles and concepts to problems in clinical medicine and large-scale
industrial manufacturing. Topics: skin replacement, cartilage tissue repair, bone tissue engineering, nerve
regeneration,
corneal and retinal transplants, ligaments and tendons, blood substitutes, artificial pancreas, artificial liver,
tissue
integration with prosthetics, vascular grafts, cell encapsulation and angiogenesis.
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14:125:437 Computational Systems Biology (3)
Prerequisites: 14:125:303 and 14:125:305 and 14:125:306
The course will provide an introductory overview of some of the key issues in computational systems biology. The course
is designed in a way that will define the systems component and the biology component independently to give the students
the opportunity to appreciate the special features of both elements. A novelty of the course is the introduction of medical
informatics concepts.
14:125:445 Principles of Drug Delivery (3)
Prerequisites: 14:125:303
Fundamental concepts in drug delivery from an engineering perspective. Biological organisms are viewed as highly
interconnected networks where the surfaces/interfaces can be activated or altered ‘chemically’ and
‘physically/mechanically’. The importance of intermolecular and interfacial interactions on drug delivery carriers is the
focal point of this course. Topics include: drug delivery mechanisms (passive, targeted); therapeutic modalities and
mechanisms of action; engineering principles of controlled release and quantitative understanding of drug transport
(diffusion, convection); effects of electrostatics, macromolecular conformation, and molecular dynamics on interfacial
interactions; thermodynamic principles of self-assembly; chemical and physical characteristics of delivery molecules and
assemblies (polymer based, lipid based); significance of biodistributions and pharmacokinetic models; toxicity issues and
immune responses.
14:125:455 BME Global Health (3)
Prerequisites: 14:125:401
This course provides an overview of how biomedical technologies are developed and translated into clinical practice.
The course identifies the major diseases facing industrialized and developing countries alongside the technological
advances which can be used to tackle these problems. Throughout the course, particular attention will be paid to the
economic, ethical, social, and regulatory constraints which often determine the true impact of new technologies.
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14:125:465 BME Microfluidics (3)
Prerequisites: 14:125:303 or 14:650:312
Microfluidics is the study of flow phenomena at small length scales with characteristic channel dimensions typically less
than the diameter of a human hair. Small length scale effects become important as surface forces such as viscous drag
and surface tension govern flow behavior rather than body forces (inertia) as seen in macroscale fluid mechanics.
Miniaturization of fluid handling systems also allows the development of cell handling and manipulation devices, or
microTotal Analysis Systems (TAS) also called “lab on a chip”, which combines biological sample preparation,
separation, and analysis in a single device. Topics explored in this class include fundamental understanding and derivation
of constitutive balances in fluid mechanics (i.e., Navier Stokes equation), exploration of electrokinetic flow phenomena
for electrophoresis, fabrication techniques for microfluidics, overview of (TAS) systems especially capillary
electrophoresis and miniaturized polymerase chain reaction for biochips, and exploration of integrated microfluidics for
personalized medicine and drug delivery.
14:125:470 Advanced Biomedical Devices Lab- 3 credits
Prerequisites: 14:125:309, 310, and 315
The course applies the background obtained from the Biomedical Systems and Devices Laboratory and Lecture
courses (125:309 and 310) that are restricted to linear systems and devices. This proposed course introduces advanced
nonlinear electronics and devices. The Advanced Biomedical Devices lab also covers device standards and
precision laboratory test methods; introduction to medical device interface systems; biomedical device power sources;
wireless data transmission, basic radio systems; the blue tooth standard. Lastly, students will learn how to apply
nonlinear data reduction methods to process long duration wireless data records that they will obtain during lab
exercises.
14:125:475 Design and Advanced Fabrication of Biomedical Devices- 3 credits
Prerequisites: 14:125:304
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of fabrication techniques and bioconjugate chemistry, as applied
in the biomedical field. The course will cover topics covering to macro- to molecular-scale considerations for medical
devices and implants. Students that complete the course will gain an understanding of the factors that go into the
design and fabrication of medical devices as well as the tradeoffs between biomaterials theory and device
implementation. They will also have hands-on exposure to digital design tools used in fabrication and observe
traditional and cutting-edge fabrication instruments in use.
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14:125:493/494 BME Research Scholars Academy (3, 3)
Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineering Research Scholars Academy Senior Students Only*
These courses provide advanced research immersion activity and the supporting educational tools for members of the
BME Research Scholars Academy that participate within a formalized two-year research experience.
Students work independently with faculty members on a research project of relevance to biomedical engineering. In
addition, students meet monthly for roundtable discussions of a wide range of scientific ethical and professional issues.
14:125:498/499 Topics in BME (3,3)
Prerequisite: Varies based on Topics
16:125:5XX All BME 3-credit Graduate courses, except 587/588, will count as a Departmental Elective.
Criteria for eligibility/Rules to take Graduate Courses APPLIES:
P/NC options, grading policy, participation expectations, etc.
See Graduate Handbook/Administrator/Director for assistance via bme.rutgers.edu
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Technical & Life Science Electives
(Most of the courses listed below have multiple prerequisites. Please check with the Rutgers Schedule of Classes or
contact the Department offering these courses regarding updated information about the prerequisites.)
Biomedical Engineering
14:125:4xx Any of the BME departmental elective courses can be counted toward technical electives.
14:125:490 BME Research Scholars Academy (Prereq: RSA Juniors Only) (Contact RSA Advisor[s] for permission)
14:125:491/2 Independent Study Research (6 credits max towards TE) (Only by approval of the Faculty research advisor)
14:125:493/4 BME Research Scholars Academy (Prereq: RSA Seniors Only) (Contact RSA Advisor[s] for permission)
14:125:495 BME Internship (By Permission of Undergraduate Director Only) [Form in the handbook]
14:125:496/7 BME Co-op Internship (By Permission of Undergraduate Director Only) [Form in the handbook]
Code
Title
01:070:349
Advanced Physical Anthropology (NB)
01:070:354
Functional and Developmental Anatomy of the Primate Skeleton (NB)
01:070:358
Human Osteology (NB)
01:119:116
General Biology II (NB)
01:146:245
Fundamentals of Neurobiology (NB)
01:146:270
Fundamentals of Cell and Developmental Biology (NB)
01:146:295
Essentials of Cell Biology and Neuroscience (NB)
01:146:445
Advanced Neurobiology I (NB)
01:146:446
Advanced Neurobiology Laboratory I (NB)
01:146:450
Endocrinology (NB)
01:146:470
Advanced Cell Biology I (NB)
01:146:471
Advanced Cell Biology Laboratory (NB)
01:146:474
Immunology (NB)
01:146:478
Molecular Biology (NB)
01:160:307
Organic Chemistry (NB)
01:160:308
Organic Chemistry (NB)
01:160:311
Organic Chemistry Laboratory (NB)
01:160:315
Honors Organic Chemistry (NB)
01:160:316
Honors Organic Chemistry (NB)
01:160:323
Physical Chemistry (NB)
01:160:327
Physical Chemistry (NB)
01:160:341
Physical Chemistry: Biochemical Systems (NB)
01:160:344
Introduction to Molecular Biophysics Research (NB)
01:160:409
Organic Chemistry of High Polymers (NB)
01:160:437
Physical Chemistry of Biological Systems (NB)
01:198:112
Data Structures (NB)
01:198:205
Introduction to Discrete Structures (NB)
01:198:206
Introduction to Discrete Structures II (NB)
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Code
Title
01:198:211
Computer Architecture (NB)
01:198:323
Numerical Analysis and Computing (NB)
01:198:336
Principles of Information and Data Management (NB)
01:355:302
Scientific and Technical Writing (NB)
01:447:245
Introduction to Cancer (NB)
01:447:380
Genetics (NB)
01:447:390
General Microbiology (NB)
01:447:489
Advanced Independent Study in Genetics (NB)
01:447:495
Cancer (NB)
01:640:250
Introductory Linear Algebra (NB)
01:640:300
Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning (NB)
01:640:311
Introduction to Real Analysis I (NB)
01:640:312
Introduction to Real Analysis II (NB)
01:640:321
Introduction to Applied Mathematics (NB)
01:640:325
Foundations of Quantum Mechanics (NB)
01:640:336
Dynamical Models in Biology (NB)
01:640:338
Discrete and Probabilistic Models in Biology (NB)
01:640:339
Mathematical Models in the Social Sciences (NB)
01:640:348
Cryptography (NB)
01:640:350
Linear Algebra (NB)
01:640:354
Linear Optimization (NB)
01:640:403
Introductory Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable (NB)
01:640:411
Mathematical Analysis I (NB)
01:640:412
Mathematical Analysis II (NB)
01:640:421
Advanced Calculus for Engineering (NB)
01:640:423
Elementary Partial Differential Equations (NB)
01:640:424
Stochastic Models in Operations Research (NB)
01:640:426
Topics in Applied Mathematics (NB)
01:640:428
Graph Theory (NB)
01:640:429
Industry-Oriented Mathematics: Case Studies (NB)
01:640:432
Introduction to Differential Geometry (NB)
01:640:477
Mathematical Theory of Probability (NB)
01:694:301
Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NB)
01:694:407
Biochemistry (NB)
01:694:408
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (NB)
01:694:411
Molecular Pathways and Signal Transduction (NB)
01:750:301
Physics of Sound (NB)
01:750:305
Modern Optics (NB)
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Code
Title
01:750:313
Modern Physics (NB)
01:750:323
Advanced General Physics I (NB)
01:750:324
Advanced General Physics II (NB)
01:750:326
Computer-Based Experimentation and Physics Computing (NB)
01:750:327
Modern Instrumentation (NB)
01:750:341
Principles of Astrophysics (NB)
01:750:342
Principles of Astrophysics (NB)
01:750:351
Thermal Physics (NB)
01:750:361
Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics (NB)
01:750:381
Mechanics (NB)
01:750:382
Mechanics (NB)
01:750:385
Electromagnetism (NB)
01:750:386
Electromagnetism (NB)
01:960:212
Statistics II (NB)
01:960:379
Basic Probability and Statistics (NB)
01:960:381
Theory of Probability (NB)
01:960:382
Theory of Statistics (NB)
01:960:401
Basic Statistics for Research (NB)
01:960:463
Regression Methods (NB)
01:960:467
Applied Multivariate Analysis (NB)
01:960:476
Introduction to Sampling (NB)
01:960:483
Statistical Quality Control (NB)
01:960:484
Basic Applied Statistics (NB)
11:115:301
Introductory Biochemistry (NB)
11:115:403
General Biochemistry (NB)
11:115:404
General Biochemistry (NB)
11:117:413
UNIT PROCESSES IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING I (NB)
11:117:414
Unit Processes in Bioenvironmental Engineering II (NB)
11:117:462
Design of Solid Waste Treatment Systems (NB)
11:117:474
Air Pollution Engineering (NB)
14:125:490
BME HA RESEARCH II (NB)
14:155:201
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES (NB)
14:155:208
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS I (NB)
14:180:216
Introductory Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (NB)
14:180:243
Mechanics of Solids (NB)
14:332:221
Principles of Electrical Engineering I (NB)
14:332:222
Principles of Electrical Engineering II (NB)
14:332:231
Digital Logic Design (NB)
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Code
Title
14:332:252
PROGRAMMING METHODOLOGY 1 (NB)
14:332:373
Elements of Electrical Engineering (NB)
14:332:402
Sustainable Energy (NB)
14:440:222
Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (NB)
14:440:301
Introduction to Packaging Engineering (NB)
14:440:302
CAD For Packaging Engineering (NB)
14:440:371
Packaging Evaluation Methods (NB)
14:440:373
Packaging Manufacturing (NB)
14:440:378
Sustainable Packaging (NB)
14:440:392
Undergraduate Research in Engineering
14:440:403
Safety Engineering in Packaging (NB)
14:440:406
Packaging Printing and Decoration (NB)
14:440:468
Packaging Machinery (NB)
14:440:471
Distribution Packaging (NB)
14:540:201
Work Design and Ergonomics (NB)
14:540:210
Engineering Probability (NB)
14:540:461
Engineering Law (NB)
14:635:203
Introduction to Materials Science & Engineering (NB)
14:635:204
Materials Processing (NB)
14:635:205
Crystal Chemistry and Structure of Materials (NB)
14:635:206
Thermodynamics of Materials (NB)
14:635:303
Phase Diagrams (NB)
14:635:304
Ceramic Compositions (NB)
14:635:305
Materials Microprocessing (NB)
14:635:306
Processing III (NB)
14:635:307
Kinetics of Materials Processes (NB)
14:635:309
Characterization of Materials (NB)
14:635:312
Glass Engineering (NB)
14:635:314
Strength of Materials (NB)
14:635:316
Electronic, Optical And Magnetic Properties Of Materials (NB)
14:635:320
Introduction to Nanomaterials (NB)
14:635:321
Structural, Mechanical and Chemical Application of Nanostructures and Nanomaterials (NB)
14:635:322
Photonic, Electronic and Magnetic Applications of Nanostructures and Nanomterials (NB)
14:635:330
Introduction to Nanomaterials (NB)
14:635:340
Electrochemical Materials And Devices (NB)
14:635:360
Materials Science & Engineering Of Ceramics & Glasses (NB)
14:635:405
Solar Cell Design And Processing (NB)
14:635:407
Mechanical Properties of Materials (NB)
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Code
Title
14:635:410
Biological Applications Of Nanostructures And Nanomaterials (NB)
14:650:210
Introduction to Aerospace Engineering (NB)
14:650:231
Mechanical Engineering Computational Analysis and Design (NB)
14:650:291
Mechanics of Materials (NB)
14:650:342
Design of Mechanical Components (NB)
14:650:388
Computer-Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering (NB)
16:137:655
Externship Experience I (NB)
30:718:304
Pathophysiology (NB)
30:721:301
Introduction to Pharmaceutics (NB)
30:721:320
Drug Delivery I and Laboratory (NB)
30:721:430
Introduction to Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics (NB)
TR:125:TE1
Biomedical Engineering Technical Elective Transfer Equivalent (NB)
TR:125:TE2
Biomedical Engineering Technical Elective Transfer Equivalent (NB)
TR:125:TE3
Biomedical Engineering Technical Elective Transfer Equivalent (NB)
TR:125:TE4
Biomedical Engineering Technical Elective Transfer Equivalent (NB)
TR:125:TEC
Biomedical Engineering Technical Elective Transfer Equivalent (NB)
** If a class you wish to take is not listed and you
believe it meets the qualifications of a technical
elective, please contact the undergraduate
director.**
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Acceptable Humanities/Social Science & General Electives
Please refer to:
http://www.soe.rutgers.edu/oas/electives
for list of Humanities/Social Science & General Electives
Office of Academic Affairs (B100) maintains & approves this list.
** BME supports and approves these listings **
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Areas of Interest in BME
Modern applications of Biomedical Engineering encompass a wide range of technical areas. The goal of the Rutgers
Biomedical Engineering Department is to educate its students with a broad base in core biomedical engineering and
provide depth in the frontier areas of biomedical engineering profession through exposure to key areas of
specialization. Based on area of interest, the student can then design the
appropriate technical elective, life-science
elective, and departmental elective. In the event there are specific questions related to each area, general faculty
advisors should be contacted.
Your degree will say: “Biomedical Engineering”
* Please check with the Track Advisors for updates to
recommended electives.
Track Advisors
Your Interests In:
Advisors
Advising
Biomedical Computing, Imaging,
and Instrumentation
(BCII)
M. Pierce mark.pierce@rutgers.edu
Email for Appointment
Biomechanics and
Rehabilitation Engineering
(BRE)
Email for Appointment
Tissue Engineering and
Molecular Bioengineering
(TEMB)
Email for Appointment
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Biomedical Computing, Imaging & Instrumentation (BCII)
Target Audience:
These course recommendations are designed to train students who are interested in academic or industrial careers
that involve the
measuring and modeling of physiological systems, medical imaging, medical image processing and
analysis and the
graphics and visualization industries. Emphasis is placed both on understanding the physiological
system as well as
the engineering and development of new sensors and measurement devices. Specialists in Medical
Imaging and Medical Image Analysis find careers in small and large industries as well as research centers and
universities. They will also prepare students with a solid background for graduate study.
BME Department Electives for BCII
14:125:403 Cardiovascular Engineering
14:125:411
Bioelectric Systems
14:125:424 Biomedical Instrumentation Lab
14:125:431 Introduction to Optical Imaging
14:125:437 Computational Systems Biology
14:125:455 BME Global Health
14:125:465
BME Microfluidics
Recommended Life Science Electives for BCII (see complete list of Life Sciences in Handbook)
01:146:245
Fundamentals of Neurobiology
01:146:270
Fundamentals of Cell and Developmental Biology
01:146:295
Essentials of Cell Biology & Neuroscience
Recommended Technical Science Electives for BCII (see complete list of TE in Handbook)
01:198:424
Modeling and Simulation of Continuous Systems
14:332:346
Digital Signal Processing
14:332:361
Electronic Devices
14:332:376
Virtual Reality
14:332:417
Control Systems Design
14:332:448
Image Processing-Design
14:332:466
Opto-Electronic Devices
14:332:471
Robotics and Computer Vision
01:640:350
Linear Algebra
01:640:421
Advanced Calculus for Engineering
01:750:305
Modern Optics
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Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Engineering (BRE)
Target Audience:
The biomechanics “option” has added emphasis on tissue and fluid mechanics, whereas the rehabilitation engineering
option has an emphasis on prosthetics and assisted devices. These recommendations electives have been identified as
more
appropriate for an emphasis on rehabilitation engineering (R) and/or biomechanics (B). Students undertaking
this
curriculum will be well prepared for employment in the medical device industry (orthopedic, imaging,
cardiovascular),
and positions involving direct contact with health care, rehabilitation, and human performance. Also,
an excellent background for students seeking advanced degrees in engineering, medicine, and physical/occupational
therapy.
BME Department Electives for BRE
14:125:417
Musculoskeletal Mechanics
14:125:433
Tissue Engineering I: Fundamentals and Tools (B)
14:125:434
Tissue Engineering II: Biomedical and Biotechnological Applications (B)
14:125:455
BME Global Health
14:125:460
Motor Control & Motion Analysis
14:125:465
BME Microfluidics
Recommended Life Science Electives for BRE (see complete list of Life Sciences in Handbook)
01:146:270
Fundamentals of Cell and Developmental Biology (B)
Recommended Technical Science Electives for BRE (see complete list of TE in Handbook)
14:155:551
Polymer Science and Engineering I
14:155:552
Polymer Science and Engineering II
14:332:376
Virtual Reality
14:332:471
Robotics and Computer Vision
14:440:222
Dynamics
14:540:461
Engineering Law
14:635:320
Introduction to Nanomaterials
14:635:407
Mechanical Properties of Materials
01:640:421
Advanced Calculus for Engineering
14:650:342
Design of Mechanical Components
14:650:388
Computer-Aided Design
14:650:401
Control Systems
14:650:455
Design of Mechanisms
14:650:472
Biofluid Mechanics (B)
01:960:384
Intermediate Statistical Analysis
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Tissue Engineering and Molecular Bioengineering (TEMB)
Target Audience:
These course recommendations are designed for students who desire to apply engineering principles to the
development of biomedical technologies underlying tissue engineering, biomaterials design and applications, and
molecular medicine. An emphasis is placed on biochemistry and on molecular and cell biology in the life sciences
arena and on thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport and materials sciences within the engineering sciences. Students
undertaking
this curriculum will be well prepared for employment in the tissue engineering, pharmaceutical and
biotechnology
industries, for medical school, or for graduate study in Biomedical Engineering.
BME Department electives appropriate for TEMB
14:125:433
Tissue Engineering I: Fundamentals and Tools
14:125:434
Tissue Engineering II: Biomedical and Biotechnological Applications
1
14:125:437
Computational Systems Biology
14:125:445
Principles of Drug Delivery
14:125:455
BME Global Health
14:125:465
BME Microfluidics
Recommended Life Science Electives (see complete list of Life Sciences in Handbook)
01:694:301
Intro. to Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
01:694:407
Molecular Biology & Biochemistry I
01:694:408
Molecular Biology & Biochemistry II
01:146:270
Fundamentals of Cell and Developmental Biology
Recommended Technical Science Electives (see complete list of TE in Handbook)
01:146:474
Immunology
01:146:470
Advanced Cell Biology I
14:155:411
Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
14:155:551
Polymer Science and Engineering I
14:155:552
Polymer Science and Engineering II
01:160:409
Organic Chemistry of High Polymers
01:447:380
Genetics
14:635:320
Introduction to Nanomaterials
14:635:323
Bio. Applications of Nanomaterials
01:640:250
Introduction to Linear Algebra
01:640:421
Advanced Calculus for Engineering
01:694:411
Molecular Pathways and Signaling
01:960:379
Basic Probability and Statistics
01:960:384
Intermediate Statistical Analysis
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Special Programs
Declaring a Minor
There are no official minors in any engineering subject. It is possible for students to pursue 2 engineering BS degrees,
simultaneously or sequentially. In this case only 1 set of humanities/social science electives need to be completed.
Declaring a Different Major within Engineering
Careful thought should precede any change of curriculum. Students should consult the executive officers or
appropriate faculty advisors in the two majors.
Double Major vs. Dual Degree
A Double Major means that you must fulfill the ‘major requirements’ as described for that department (refer to the
Undergraduate catalog for details). Generally, a second major is around 30 credits. You would remain a School 14
student, but you would have the second major denoted on your transcript.
A Dual Degree means that you apply to the other college and be accepted. After you are accepted,
you must fulfill all
requirements for the BA for that college (like Rutgers College or Cook College). This is
a more involved process and
includes additional work on top of the ~30 credits for the major. For example, if you declare a technical major like
Mathematics or Physics, Rutgers College requires that you take additional non-western humanity courses as well as
completing a minor in a H/SS area. Consult the specific college for more details.
You would receive two separate degrees, one from each school. If you do not complete both degrees concurrently
(example, you have a few classes left for you BA, and you decide to graduate with just your BS from Engineering),
you may not come back to finish your remaining classes and obtain the second degree.
For either option, refer to the department in which you want to get the major/degree for advice on course selection,
and check the RU catalog and departmental websites. Fill out the form and bring it to EN B100 (Academic Affairs).
B.S./M.B.A. Program
Qualified candidates for the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in the School of Engineering are given the opportunity
to obtain the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Rutgers Graduate School of Management in
one year of academic work following the completion of the requirements for the BS degree.
If accepted into the program, during the fourth year, BME students will take graduate courses towards the MBA
degree which will be offered at Rutgers Business School: Graduate Program — Newark and New Brunswick's
campuses. The fourth year is declared as the senior year of undergraduate school. The student, consequently, receives
the benefit of undergraduate tuition rates. At the end of the fourth year, students should have successfully completed
all undergraduate requirements for the BS Degree. During the fifth year, the students will complete graduate
studies
and receive the MBA degree.
A 3.0 grade point average is required. The GMAT should be taken during the junior year. The application to the MBA
program should be pursued during the spring semester of the junior year. Please contact the Business School for
more information.
B.S./M.D. Program
BME students either are not eligible to do the BS/MD program or that they will be expected to take the full 4 years
to complete the program. Please contact the Health Professions Office for more information at hpo.rutgers.edu.
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Bachelor’s/Master’s Combined Degree Program
The goal of the BME Bachelor’s/Master’s Combined Degree Program (BME-CDP) is to allow academically qualified
students to receive the B.S and M.S. /M.Eng degrees in a shortened time frame. This highly intensive academic program
gives students more research experience and better prepares them for research and development careers or further
graduate study. Completing the BME-CDP is possible in as little as 5 years if the candidate takes graduate-level courses
in the senior year in addition to completing all the undergraduate degree requirements. (Courses cannot double-count
for both UG requirements and graduate credit)
Information can be found at https://bme.rutgers.edu/resources-and-forms
Including: Eligibility, Curriculum, and Application.
Email Graduate Administrator with questions.
James J. Slade Scholars Program
Administered through Office of Academic Affairs
www.soe.rutgers.edu/oaa
Application & Completion forms for James J. Slade Scholar can be found on the above link
Please complete forms in its entirety.
NOTE:
James J. Slade Program does not count toward the Undergraduate BS Degree !
However, you can earn credit toward the Graduate Degrees.
Register for courses 16:125:587/588.
Directed Research in Biomedical Engineering
These courses (291,292) provide opportunity to students (with 3.25 or higher GPA) to participate in research project
earlier within biomedical engineering environment. The underclass students are provided with appropriate
facilities
and other professional development opportunities.
Note: The credits earned are extra and does not count towards the graduation requirements of BME Degree.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
* Extra Special Problem courses (491-492) credits or other technical courses may be used to replace up to
four required technical courses (including those in the major) with the approval of research advisor and
executive officer.
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Industrial Interactions
The Office of Career Exploration and Success will be assisting you with career development and employment
opportunities. They have a variety of resources (CareerKnight, Online Career Self-Assessment and Planning, On-
Campus Interviewing Program), various clinics (Mock Interview Clinic, Drop-in Resume Clinic, Networking Clinic,
Internship Clinic) and the staff (Liaisons for Engineering: Joe Scott, Tamara Peters, and Mindy O’Mealia) to provide
you with the guidance you will need and the career opportunities you are seeking.
Your next step should be to access the CareerKnight system at http://careers.rutgers.edu. All students automatically
have a CareerKnight account. This system will allow you to begin your career development plan from scheduling an
appointment with a career counselor to applying for internships. You can also contact The Office of Career
Exploration and Success at 848-932-
7997, if you have any questions.
Once you have received an Internship offer, complete the Application for Internship in this handbook and submit to
the Undergraduate Administrator who will provide you access to register.
Please ensure that you are aware of the following:
Regulations:
1. Internship credits counts as a Technical Electives ONLY. No Exceptions!
2. Graded on a Pass/No Credit scale.
3. Final report (1-2 pages) MUST be submitted to *UG Director* at end of Internship summarizing work.
• Report should include what the job duties were, what skills were learned, and anything else about the
industry experience that you wish to share, bad or good.
4. Supervisor(s) MUST submit evaluation to *UG Director* at the end of the Internship.
• This can simply be an email but MUST be sent DIRECTY to the Undergraduate Director from the
supervisor! Evaluation should confirm employment, list the duties performed, and contributions made to the
project. If appropriate, supervisor can also include information about your performance. If an internal
evaluation is performed and supervisor is comfortable/allowed to share that, that will also suffice.
5. Register during open registration period.
6. Limit is TWO Internship 3cr. Courses will count towards degree.
Co-op Program
The Co-op program is a formal mechanism where students earn course credits by working for a local company for
six months (one semester plus a summer). This provides the students with a capstone experience to the undergraduate
curriculum by integrating prior coursework into a working engineering environment. Previous Co-op students have
worked at companies such as Johnson & Johnson Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson McNeil, Howmedica Osteonics, and
Boston Scientific. Please see the Undergraduate Director for approval.
If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to Kristen Labazzo at s[email protected] or stop by
her office in the Biomedical Engineering Building, Office 328C.
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Faculty Research Expertise
Ioannis P. Androulakis Ph.D., Purdue University
Novel computational algorithms, microarray experiment and molecular dynamics simulations, combustion
phenomena
Francois Berthiaume Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Wound Healing, Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Metabolic Engineering
Nada Boustany Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Biomedical Imaging, Cellular Biophysics, Optical Microscopy
Helen Buettner Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Nerve growth and regeneration, cellular engineering, modeling of biological processes, computer graphics and
simulation, video microscopy
Li Cai Ph.D., Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Nerve growth and regeneration, cellular engineering, modeling of biological processes, computer graphics and
simulation, video microscopy
Gary Drzewiecki Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
The cardiovascular system, new methods of blood pressure determination, mathematical models of the normal
and diseased heart, study of flow in circulation, application of chaos and fractals
Joseph Freeman Ph.D., Rutgers University
Tissue engineering, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, and Musculoskeletal regeneration
Adam Gormley Ph.D., University of Utah
Biomaterials, nanomedicine, self-assembly, biosensing and diagnostics
Kristen Labazzo Ph.D., Rutgers University
Biomaterials, mesenchymal stem cells, medical devices, assistive technologies
Noshir Langrana Ph.D., Cornell University
Orthopedic biomechanics, biomechanical design, finite element methods and tissue engineering
John K-J. Li Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular mechanics, biosensors and transducers, cardiac arrhythmias and assist devices, controlled
drug delivery systems, ultrasound, and electro-optics
Adrian Mann D. Phil., Oxford University
Biomaterial fabrication and characterization, Nanomechanics and Nanoprobe Microscopy
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Prabhas Moghe Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Cell and tissue engineering, Cell-interactive Biomaterials, Micro/Nanobiotechnology
Biju Parekkadan Ph.D., Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology
Cell & Genetic Engineering, Bioreactor engineering, Regenerative Medicine & Immunotherapy
Mark Pierce Ph.D., University of Manchester
Biomedical optics, Microscopy, Contrast agents, Cancer imaging
Charles Roth Ph.D., University of Delaware
Molecular bioengineering; nucleic acid biotechnology; liver systems engineering; cancer therapeutics
Troy Shinbrot Ph.D., University of Maryland
Nerve regeneration; structure from noise; pharmaceutical engineering
George Shoane Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Biological Control and Feedback; Biomedical Modeling
David Shreiber Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Tissue engineering, injury biomechanics, and nerve regeneration
Jay Sy PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory University
Drug delivery, Biomaterials, Medical Devices
Valerie Tutwiler Ph.D., Drexel University
Hemostasis/Thrombosis, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Inflammation
Maribel Vazquez Sc.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Microfluidics-based biosystems, neural cell migration and retinal regeneration
Martin Yarmush Ph.D. Rockefeller University
M.D. Yale University School of Medicine
Tissue engineering, molecular bioengineering, bioseparations and biothermodynamics, and metabolic
engineering
Jeffrey Zahn Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Microfabrications and microfluidics
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Forms: Research Guidelines
Internship in Biomedical Engineering:
Courses graded as Pass/No Credit can be counted as 3 credit technical electives.
The UAB has agreed to accept up to 6 credits in experiential-based learning toward the Engineering degree in addition
to the capstone design. Exceptions can be made by the UGDs to accept up to 9 credits max. We had an implicit rule
for making such an exception:
- We accept 9 credits max for students who have completed both the Internship (125:495; 3 credits) and a co-op
(125:496/497; 6 credits)
- We accept 6 credits max for students who have not completed a co-op, which means two 3-credit Internship courses
can be counted.
Some additional notes:
- For any given semester, students can only take up to 6 credits of experiential based learning, so students
are not allowed to register co-op and internship together.
- By default, departmental Independent Study courses are also considered as experiential based learning, so they are
part of the mix as well. UGDs can override this default if an independent study is offered in a classroom setting.
- The max number of research credits includes research done in other departments not managed by BME.
Time/Hours Expected Weekly-Minimum:
For Research, Co-op, or Internship; there is a standard 5 hours per credit minimum required.
(Example. 3 credits = 15 hours minimum; 2 credits = 10 hours minimum; 1 credit = 5 hours minimum)
*However, student and PI may reach alternate (more or less) arrangements based on research needs.
Due to COVID19:
The following forms must be sent directly to Advisors/Faculty/PIs
and UnderGraduate Director to obtain their signature and ultimately
sent to UnderGraduate Administrator for registration purposes.
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Application for Directed Research 14:125:291/292
DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
** FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE STUDENTS **
Instructions:
1) MUST be a BME Student with GPA of 3.25 or higher.
2) Complete this form and obtain all required signatures.
3) Submit it to the Undergraduate Program Administrator in BME-110 for the Special Permission Number
to register during registration period.
4) Use the Special Permission number given to register for 3 credits! to be a full-time student only
5) CREDITS Do Not count toward BS DEGREE. No Exceptions!
6) Advisor(s) must submit grade via email to Undergraduate Director promptly during grading
period. (Grades of A, B, and C correspond to Pass)
Student’s Name (Print)_________________________,____________________#______________
(Last) (First) (RUID)
E-Mail:
Semester:
Avg. GPA:
Class of:
Are you on academic probation? Yes No
*Print PI’s name(s) Lab:
Project Title:
Approval Signature(s) of PI’s:
Department Chair or Undergraduate Director’s Signature:
Date:
Signature of Student: Date:
Index Number: Special Permission Number: _
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Independent Study 14:125:491/492 (3cr.)
DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
** JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS **
Instructions:
1) Complete this form and have it signed by the research advisor you will be working under.
2) Submit it to the Undergraduate Program Administrator in BME-110 for the Special Permission Number
to register during registration period.
3) Use the Special Permission number given to register for 3 credits!
4) TECHNICAL ELECTIVE credit only. No Exceptions!
5) You must have completed or currently registered for Devices Lecture and Lab to be eligible.
6) Advisor(s) must submit grade via email to Undergraduate Director promptly during grading period.
Student’s Name (Print)_________________________,____________________#______________
(Last) (First) (RUID)
E-M ail:
Semester:
Avg. GPA:
Class of:
Are you on academic probation? Yes
If yes, you cannot receive credit for Independent Study
in Biomedical Engineering.
No
(Maximum number of credits students can earn for Independent Study in Biomedical Engineering is six, but no more than
three in any semester.)
*Print PI’s name(s):
Project Title:
If you are not a BME student,
Please give your department name:
Approval Signature(s) of PI’s and Email Address(es):
PI’s Signature:_____________________________Email:
[PI NOTE: Student must complete all assignments/reports you require, and you must send UG Director Grade.]
Signature of Student: Date:
Index Number:
Special Permission Number: ____________
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BME Research Scholars Academy
**MUST BE A RISING JUNIOR IN ORDER TO APPLY**
The APPLICATION PROCESS - R i s i n g J u n i o r s w i l l b e i n f o r m e d h o w t o a p p l y !
The BME Research Scholars Academy is designed for a highly selective group of biomedical engineering undergraduates,
who, based on their demonstrated academic record and/or research potential, are given the opportunity to immerse
themselves in an accelerated research program at Rutgers. It is anticipated that most Research Scholars Academy
members will go on to further graduate and/or professional training after graduation.
• Applications are submitted online by Aug. 31st (junior year). We adhere to a minimum 3.5 GPA. Student must
have planned with the prospective mentors prior to filling out the application.
• Selected candidates are provisionally admitted to the RSA and are assigned to mentors by the end of September
(junior year).
• Students are evaluated by their mentors during the remaining of the fall semester and a final decision for
accepting a student into the RSA is made by the mentor by the end of the semester and is communicated to the
faculty responsible for the RSA program. We will establish general guidelines regarding what constitutes an
evaluation. The process needs to be clear and transparent, and students need to be aware of what is required of
them. Students who fail during the probation period cannot re-apply and /or be assigned to a different faculty
member. The final decision is not negotiable. The fall semester of the junior year is a trial period for which
students do not receive credit for.
• Students admitted to the RSA register for the upcoming 3 consecutive semesters (490 spring junior, 493 fall
senior, 494 spring senior) and receive 9 credits and policies are the same. No co-op is allowed unless it is the
result of prior coordination between the mentor and the industrial partner, and it involves work related to a
student’s HA project.
• Grading Policy:
a. active participation of research in mentor's lab
b. presentation on RSA student's research project (RSA project and Senior Design project should be different,
if
they are the same, significant amount of efforts should be put into the project)
c. a short project report (includes Abstract, Intro, Methods, Results, and Discussions) to both the mentor and
the RSA coordinator.
d. participation of RSA activities (e.g., seminars on poster preparation, preparation for Graduate/ Medical school
applications, Graduate/Medical student lives, etc.)
• The Academy members are nominated for the Rutgers University Research Fellowship (RURF) and other
appropriate fellowship opportunities.
• In appropriate cases, the Academy members will be supported by faculty research grants through Research
Experiences for Undergraduate Supplements or other federal and industrial grants.
REGISTRATION FOR CREDITS: The Research Scholars Academy members can count to six credits of
Advanced BME Research (125:493 or 494) toward their BME technical electives or BME departmental electives. (In
addition, Academy members can count a maximum of three credits of Independent Study in Biomedical Engineering
(125:491, 492) electives toward their technical electives.
Note: Students that do not belong to the Research Scholars Academy and perform individual research with a BME
faculty can count to six credits of Independent Study in Biomedical Engineering in Research (125:491, 492) toward their
technical electives, but
they will not be allowed to register for 125:493 or 125:494, nor count any of their research toward
departmental elective
requirements.
For further information on the Research Scholars Academy, including application procedure, please contact
Dr. Ioannis (Yannis) Androulakis at [email protected].
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Application for Internship 14:125:495 (3 cr.)
DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
*This form MUST be completed BEFORE registering and starting Internship.
UPD needs to approve the internship
prior to its start to ensure that it meets the requirements of a technical elective. Then given to Undergraduate
Administrator, who will assign a special permission number. *
I. PERSONAL INFORMATION REGISTERING for:___ Summer (OR) ___ Fall/Spring
Student’s Name ________________________________ ___________________________
(Last) (First)
Phone: Class of:
Email:
First Day of Work:_______________
RUID#
Last Day of Work:____
II. EMPLOYER INFORMATION
Employing Institution:
Supervisor/Contact Name(s):
1. 2.
Phone/Fax:
Email:
Phone/Fax:
Email:
Job Description:
Regulations:
1. Internship credits counts as a Technical Electives ONLY. No Exceptions!
2. Graded on a Pass/No Credit scale.
3. Final report (1-2 pages) MUST be submitted to *UG Director* at end of Internship summarizing work.
• Report should include what the job duties were, what skills were learned, and anything else about the industry experience that
you wish to share, bad or good.
4. Supervisor(s) MUST submit evaluation to *UG Director* at the end of the Internship.
• This can simply be an email but MUST be sent DIRECTY to the Undergraduate Director from the supervisor! Evaluation
should confirm employment, list the duties performed, and contributions made to the project. If appropriate, supervisor can also
include information about your performance. If an internal evaluation is performed and supervisor is comfortable/allowed to share
that, that will also suffice.
5. Register during open registration period.
6. Limit is TWO Internship 3cr. Courses will count towards degree.
III. Signatures:
I have read the above regulations
and
understand the rules for my internship assignment
Student’s Signature: Date:
UG Director Signature: Date:
Index Number: Special Permission Number: _______________
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Application for Co-Op 14:125:496/497 (6 cr.)
DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
*This form MUST be completed BEFORE registering for Co-op. It must be approved by the Undergraduate
Director.
Then given to Undergraduate Administrator, who will assign a special permission number. *
I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Student’s Name (Print)_________________________,____________________#______________
(Last) (First) (RUID)
Phone: Class of:
Email:
First day of Work:________________
Course: 125:496 or 125:497
Last day of Work:_________________
II. EMPLOYER INFORMATION
Employing Institution:
Supervisor/Contact Name(s):
1.
2.
Phone/Fax:
E
mail:
Phone/Fax:
E
mail:
Job Description:
________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
III. Regulations:
a. Co-op credits counts as a Technical Electives ONLY. No Exceptions!
b. Graded on a Pass/No Credit scale.
c. Final report (1-2 pages) MUST be submitted to *UG Director* at end of Co-op summarizing work.
d. Supervisor(s) MUST submit evaluation to *UG Director* at the end of the Co-op.
e. Up to 6 additional credits may be taken while on Co-op. Only ONE course during the day.
f. work *
c onti nu ou s ly*
for 6 months (Semester + Summer [not negotiable]).
g. *Full-time* job assignment required.
h. Register during open registration period.
i. Non-compliant with all above – NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CO-OP…see Internship in BME.
j. Limited to ONE Co-Op 6 cr.
IV. Signatures:
I have read the above regulations
and
understand the rules for my co-op assignment
Student’s Signature: Date:
UG Director Signature: Date:
Index Number: Special Permission Number: _______________________
Students
Initial
here
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Bachelor’s/Master’s Combined Degree Program
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Objectives
The goal of the BME Bachelor’s/Master’s Combined Degree Program (BME-CDP) is to allow academically qualified
students to receive the B.S. and M.S. or M.Eng degrees in a compressed time frame. This highly intensive academic
program gives students more research experience and better prepares them for research and development careers or
further graduate study. Completing the BME-CDP is possible in as little as 5 years if the candidate takes graduate-
level courses in the senior year in addition to completing all the undergraduate degree requirements. (Courses cannot
double-count for both UG requirements and graduate credit)
Eligibility/Application
To be considered for the BME-CDP, candidates must:
See Graduate Handbook for rules/regulations for eligibility and application
*There is no GRE requirement for the BME-CDP although the GRE’s may be required to apply for any PhD program
or for future funding or fellowships.
Curriculum
The BME-CDP requires the candidate to take the remaining undergraduate credits during the Senior Year and 33
Graduate level credits during Senior and Graduate Years (Years 5+). The general timeline for the BME-CDP is as
follows:
Senior Year: Candidates will take 6-18 graduate (500+ level) credits along with the remaining BME undergraduate
courses needed for the B.S. degree (Senior Design, DE, TE, etc.).
Fifth Year (1st graduate year): Remainder of master’s courses and work on the M.S. thesis or M.Eng project.
Candidates can take fewer graduate courses, but this could lengthen the duration of the master’s degree.
Summer following the Fifth Year: If necessary, students will complete the M.S. thesis and defend it or present the
M.Eng project.
Please Note:
1) Candidates need to graduate with the BME B.S. degree at the end of the spring semester of the 4
th
year to
continue (officially) in the master’s program, as a full-fledged graduate student, starting either in the summer
or fall following the 4
th
year.
2) Graduate courses in the senior year will be billed at the lower undergraduate tuition rate.
3) The J.J. Slade Scholar Program can be, and is recommended to be, pursued along with the BME-CDP. If
applying to the J.J. Slade Scholar Program in conjunction with the BME-CDP, that program requires a separate application
form: https://soe.rutgers.edu/slade. At least ONE of your recommendation letters should be from your intended J.J. Slade
Research Advisor. Contact Lawrence Stromberg ([email protected]) for questions on this additional option.
4) Continuation in the BME-CDP is contingent on receiving no more than one “C” grade in any of the BME
graduate courses during the Senior Year.
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1-9 Credits (1-3 courses)
1-9 Credits (1-3 courses)
Sample Curriculum for the BME
Bachelor’s/Master’s Combined Degree Program
(BME-CDP)
Fall of Senior Year
14:125:401/421 Senior Design I 3 Credits
xx:125:xxx Departmental Elective 3 Credits
xx:125:xxx Departmental Elective 3 Credits
xx:xxx:xxx Technical Elective 3 Credits
16:125:605 BME Seminar (zero credit)
and/or
16:125:xxx Graduate Core Course(s)
and/or
16:125:xxx Graduate Elective Course(s)
Spring of Senior Year
14:125:402/422 Senior Design II 3 Credits
xx:125:xxx Departmental Elective 3 Credits
xx:125:xxx Departmental Elective 3 Credits
xx:xxx:xxx Technical Elective 3 Credits
16:125:605 BME Seminar (zero credit)
and/or
16:125:xxx Graduate Core Course(s)
and/or
16:125:xxx Graduate Elective Course(s)
Fall of 1
st
Master’s Year (Official Graduate Student in the School of Graduate Studies)
16:125:501 BME Math Modeling Course 3 Credits
16:125:601 Engineering Ethics and Seminar 1 Credit
16:125:xxx Graduate Core or Electives (as needed) 3-9 Credits (1-3 courses)
16:125:701 Research (MS Only) 3 Credits
Spring of 1
st
Master’s Year
16:125:586 BME Cell Biology Course 3 Credits
16:125:602 Engineering Writing and Seminar 1 Credit
16:125:628 Clinical Practicum 1 Credit
16:125:xxx Graduate Core or Electives (as needed) 3-9 Credits (1-3 courses)
16:125:699 Non-Thesis Study (M.Eng Only)
OR
3 Credits
16:125:702 Research (MS Only) 3 Credits
Late Spring-Summer of 1
st
Master’s Year (or 6
th
year depending on progress)
Finish up writing M.S. Thesis to defend or finishing the M.Eng project for presentation
Summary:
Senior Year Bachelor’s Curriculum
Senior Design I & II
Departmental Electives
Technical Electives
Other courses as needed for the B.S.
Master’s Curriculum
3 Core Courses (out of 5) 9 credits
1 BME Math Methods Course 3 credits
1 BME Adult and Stem Cell Biology Course 3 credits
3 One-Credit Professional Developmental Courses 3 credits
3 Electives 9 credits
2 Seminar Courses (when not taking 601/602) 0 credit
If pursuing MS: 6 Research Credits 6 credits (MS Only)
If pursuing M.Eng: 3 Non-Thesis Study Credits 3 credits (M.Eng Only)
If pursuing M.Eng: 4
th
Elective Course 3 credits (M.Eng Only)
33 Total Master’s Credits
