Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

WHY LTU? 

As a biomedical engineering student at Lawrence Tech, you’re exposed to the University’s signature “theory and practice” approach to learning. Extensive laboratory work and opportunities for co-op positions and internships in hospitals, health care institutions, and the medical equipment industry provide valuable hands-on experiences, and dedicated faculty bring current industry knowledge and cutting-edge research to the classroom.

You’ll gain additional insight from presentations given by researchers, industry and health care professionals, and consultants who study the “best practices” in the industry, such as responsible conduct in research, protection of human subjects, and professional behavior. Building on the entrepreneurial mindset, you’ll also complete a two-semester design project sequence that can further prepare you to enter a competitive workforce or to pursue advanced engineering or medical degrees.
 
At Lawrence Tech, you’ll benefit from engaging classes in a high-tech learning environment. Laptop computers, provided to all undergraduates, allow you access to valuable industry-standard software – a unique benefit valued up to $15,000. You are also exposed to the University’s Leadership Program, integrated into all undergraduate curricula, preparing you with the marketable skills that employers seek.

Lawrence Tech’s program can position you for a career in biomedical engineering, as well as in the traditional areas of engineering. It can also offer excellent preparation for working professionals who require expertise in biomedical engineering.

The BS in Biomedical Engineering requires 132 credit hours, focused on the areas of biomechanics, bioelectronics, biomaterials, and biofluids. The curriculum also includes advanced courses from the biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and natural sciences programs. In addition, the coordination of programs at Lawrence Tech makes it easy to earn a dual degree in either biomedical and electrical engineering or biomedical and mechanical engineering.

Designed to accommodate your busy schedule, classes are offered both during the day and in the evening.

CURRICULUM 

Curriculum Flowchart 

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 132

Students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering degree must complete all courses in
the core curriculum. This includes six (6) approved technical elective credits and six (6) BME elective
credits.

 

Freshman Year

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
COM 1001	University Seminar	1
COM 1103	English Composition	3
BIO 1213	Biology 1	3
BIO 1221	Biology 1 Lab	1
MCS 1414	Calculus 1	4
BME1202	Computer Applications Lab	2
EGE 1001	Fund. of Eng. Design Projects	1
		TOTAL 15
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
SSC 2413	Foundations of Amer. Exp.	3
LLT 1213	World Masterpieces 1	3
MCS 1424	Calculus 2	4
CHM 1213	University Chemistry 1	3
CHM 1221	University Chemistry 1 Lab	1
BME 1002	Intro. to Biomedical Engr.	2
BME 1201	Computer Graphics Lab	1
		TOTAL 17

Sophomore Year

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
SSC 2423	Development of Amer. Exp.	3
LDR 2001	Leadership Models & Practices	1
MCS 2414	Calculus 3	4
PHY 2413	University Physics 1	3
PHY 2421	University Physics 1 Lab	1
BME 2103	Biochemistry for Engineers	3
BME 2101	Biochemistry for Engineers Lab	1
		TOTAL 16
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
LLT 1223	World Masterpieces 2	3
MCS 2423	Differential Equations	3
PHY 2423	University Physics 2	3
PHY 2431	University Physics 2 Lab	1
BME 2203	Anatomy & Physiology	3
BME 2201	Anatomy & Physiology Lab	1
EGE 2013	Statics	3
		TOTAL 17

Junior Year

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
COM 2103	Technical & Prof. Communication	3
COM 3000	Writing Proficiency Exam	0
MCS 3403	Probability and Statistics	3
EEE 2123	Circuits & Electronics	3
BME 3303	Intro. to Biomechanics	3
BME 3301	Biomechanics Lab	1
BME 3213	Biomaterials	3
		TOTAL 16
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
SSC 2303	Principles of Economics	3
LDR 3000	Leadership Seminar Series	0
EGE 3012	Engineering Cost Analysis	2
BME 3002	Biomedical Best Practices †	2
BME 3103	Bioinstrumentation	3
BME 3101	Bioinstrumentation Lab	1
BME 3703	Biotransport	3
	Technical Elective	3
		TOTAL 17

Senior Year

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
LLT/SSC/ PSY 3XX3/4XX3	Junior/Senior Elective	3
LDR 4000	Leadership Capstone	0
BME 4XX3	Elective	3
BME 4013	BME Projects 1	3
BME 4103	Foundations of Medical Imaging	3
BME 4803	Tissue Engineering	3
BME 4801	Tissue Engineering Lab	1
	Technical Elective	3
		TOTAL 19
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
BME 4XX3	Elective	3
BME 4022	BME Projects 2	2
BME 4313	Tissue Mechanics	3
BME 4203	Intro. to MEMS	3
BME 4201	Intro. to MEMS Lab	1
BME 4113	Medical Device Design	3
		TOTAL 15

† Sophomore standing required
# Senior standing required and minimum of 12 credits from BME 3XXX courses
## Must be enrolled/have completed all BME 3XXX courses

A list of eligible technical elective courses is available from the Biomedical Engineering Program.

Dual majors will be permitted a number of substitutions as approved by the program director consistent
with accreditation requirements.

Biomedical Engineering Advisors
All students should have an advisor-approved Plan of Work. Students should contact the Biomedical
Engineering Program, 248.204.2600, Room E98, for their assigned faculty advisor.

OUTCOMES + OBJECTIVES 

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are reviewed every three years. The faculty initiates the process, with input from life science and biomedical engineering advisory board, alumni and employers. The PEOs updated as of May 2015 are: 

1. Graduates of the BSBME program apply science and engineering principles in order to lead cross-functional teams. The focus of such teams may include the creation, development, design, implementation, verification and communicating of medical technologies and services.
2. Graduates of the BSBME program conduct translational BME research while adhering to government compliance requirements and regulatory protocols.
3. Graduates of the BSBME program exhibit and demand the highest safety standards and are ethically engaged in their research and professional practice.
4. Graduates of the BSBME program are contributing members of the profession and society, and stay informed of current research and professional developments through life-long education, possibly including graduate studies.

Student Outcomes

To enable graduates to achieve the accomplishments described by the aforementioned educational objectives, the program cultivates specific skills, knowledge, and behaviors. In particular, upon graduation, students must have obtained the following outcomes:

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;
4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
6. an understanding of professional ethical responsibility;
7. an ability to communicate effectively;
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to, engage in lifelong learning;
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues;
11. an  ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;
12. applying principles of engineering, biology, human physiology, chemistry, calculus-based physics, mathematics (through differential equations), and statistics;
13. solving bio/biomedical engineering problems, including those associated with the interaction between living and non-living systems;
14. analyzing, modeling, designing and realizing bio/biomedical engineering devices, systems, components, or processes;
15. making measurements on and interpreting data from living systems.

 

Key Performance Indicators in support of ABET Student Outcomes 

SO	KPI
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	a-1 (L3): Implement mathematical algebra, geometry, calculus, probability techniques, differential equations and/or statistics
	a-2 (L3): Apply biology, chemistry, calculus-based physics or human physiology principles
	a-3 (L3): Apply engineering principles to a system, device, or process
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data	b-1 (L3): Conduct experimental procedures to measure and record data.
	b-2 (L4): Examine data using appropriate analytical techniques
	b-3 (L3): Compose a scientific hypothesis and test the hypothesis using experimental data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health, and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability	c-1 (L3): Use the engineering design process to generate potential solutions to a biomedical need
	c-2 (L4): Examine realistic constraints related to the proposed solution
	c-3 (L3): Implement, test and demonstrate that an engineered solution that meets design specifications
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	d-1 (L3): Demonstrate personal responsibilities in a team
	d-2 (L3): Share responsibilities and collaborate in a cross-functional team
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	e-1 (L3): Write a problem statement for a biomedical engineering problem
	e-2 (L3): Produce a solution to a biomedical engineering problem
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	f-1 (L2): Demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of ethics and government regulations
	f-2 (L2): Explain the ethical dimensions of a biomedical engineering problem
(g) an ability to communicate effectively	g-1 (L2): Construct and deliver a logical and articulate communication based on independent work
	g-2 (L4): Create a plan, and document methods, observations, and results of an experiment or a project
	g-3 (L3): Organize and represent data collected in a clear and concise format that enhances the ability to interpret it.
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context	h-1 (L2): Recognize the contribution of science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics to society
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning	i-1 (L3): Collect relevant technical information, data, and ideas from multiple sources
	i-2 (L2): Recognize opportunities that enhance professional career development
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues	j-1 (L2): Explain contemporary issues in biomedical professions
	j-2 (L2): Describe state-of-the-art and new trends in biomedical engineering
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	k-1 (L3): Employ engineering and science techniques, skills, and tools relevant to biomedical systems
(l) applying principles of engineering, biology, human physiology, chemistry, calculus-based physics, mathematics (through differential equations), and statistics	Addressed by  a-1 and a-2 and a-3
(m) solving bio/biomedical engineering problems,  including those associated with the interaction between living and non-living systems	m-1 (L2): Describe the challenges associated with interactions between living tissues or cells and engineered devices or materials
	m-2 (L3): Identify unmet medical needs and propose an engineering solution Addressed by c-1
(n): analyzing, modeling, designing and realizing bio/biomedical engineering devices, systems, components, or processes	n-1 (L3): Analyze or model biomedical problems
	n-2 (L3): Implement design of biomedical engineering devices, systems, components, or processes Addressed by c-3
(o) making measurements on and interpreting data from living systems	o-1 (L3): Conduct investigational protocols and procedures to measure and record signals and data from living systems responding to environmental conditions
	o-2 (L3): Interpret data and observations from living systems subjected to environmental conditions

GRADUATES WITH A DEGREE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING HAVE MANY CAREER OPTIONS:

Governmental regulatory agencies
(Food and Drug Administration,
Environmental Protection Agency, etc.)
Hospitals
Medical device companies
Medical schools
Pharmaceutical companies
Public and private research institutions
Universities.

 

For more information visit the Career Services page.

GET STARTED

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering program is open to qualified high school graduates. It is also appropriate for those working in the medical field who have completed an undergraduate degree in a related field, such as biology, and who want to expand their engineering knowledge, and for working professionals who would like to enhance their career opportunities.

Getting Started
For more information, contact Lawrence Tech’s Office of Admissions at 800.225.5588 or admissions@ltu.edu.