BIO/BE

The major in Biology with a Bachelors of Science degree in Applied Arts and Sciences with an Emphasis in Bioengineering, offered by the College of Sciences is designed to present a basic background in modern biology and engineering, and in the supportive disciplines of chemistry, mathematics and physics, and to provide specialized training in the interdisciplinary field of bioengineering.

Synthesis of knowledge will be attained through a research experience initiated during the junior year of undergraduate work, carrying over into the senior engineering design course project.

Preparation for the Major

Biology 201A, 201B; Chemistry 200, 201, and 231 or 232 and 232L; Electrical Engineering 204; Engineering Mechanics 200; Mechanical Engineering 101, 240; Mathematics 150, 151, 252; Physics 195, 196, 197. (54 units)

Prerequisite courses, listed in item c. of Impacted Programs, may not be taken Cr/NC and must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.70 and a grade of C or higher in each class.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Passing the Writing Proficiency Assessment with a score of 10 or above or completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements” section for a complete listing of requirements.

Major

A minimum of 38 upper division units to include Biology 366, 366L and either Biology 350 or 590; Chemistry 365; Civil Engineering 301; Mathematics 342A; Mechanical Engineering 352, 490A*, 490B; 12 units selected from the following courses, at least six of which must be biology courses: Biology 497 and 499 or Mechanical Engineering 499 (maximum 3 units); Biology 350, 474, 555, 567; either 556 or 557, 560, 575 or 590; Chemistry 431; Electrical Engineering 303, 503; Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 306; Mechanical Engineering 310, 312, 540, 580.

Approval of the Emphasis in Bioengineering

adviser is required for credit in Biology 497, 499, and other courses not listed above to be included in the emphasis. This approval must be filed with the Office of Advising and Evaluations. All upper division transfer courses in biology will calculate in the major GPA but will not fulfill any major requirements without specific department approval. This approval must be filed with the Office of Advising and Evaluations.

Time Limitation

All courses for the major must be completed within seven years of the granting of the undergraduate degree. Exceptions for individual courses must be approved by the department adviser and be filed with the Office of Advising and Evaluations.