The Joint Major
The Department of Bioengineering established a joint major with Materials Science (MSE). This major is for students who have an interest in the field of biomaterials. Students are likely to understand the design and synthesis of novel materials that will define new paradigms in biomaterials from the molecular through macroscopic levels, and they will also have a broad –based learning experience that will include exposure to fundamental courses in engineering and life sciences. This joint major aims to allow the student to understand the interface between the two major fields. Students taking this double major will successfully compete for jobs in the field of biomaterials in academe, industry and government.
More information on the joint major in Bioengineering and Materials Science and Engineering can be obtained in 306C Stanley Hall.
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Sample program for the Joint Major Program in Materials Science and Engineering and Bioengineering
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| Core Program |
| Freshman Year [Common First Year] |
Fall |
Spring |
| Math 1A , 1B , Calculus |
4 |
4 |
| Chemistry 1A or 4A , General Chemistry |
4 |
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| Chemistry 3A , 3AL , Chemical Structure and Reactivity or Chem 112A , Organic Chemistry1 |
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5 |
| Physics 7A , Physics for Scientists and Engineers |
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4 |
| E 10 , Engineering Design and Analysis or BioE 10 , Introduction to Biomedicine for Engineers |
3 |
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| E 7 , Introduction to Applied Computing or CS 61A |
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4 |
| Reading and Composition Elective2 |
4 |
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| Freshman Seminar: BioE 24 and/or BioE 253 |
1 |
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Minimum Total Units
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16 |
17 |
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| Sophomore Year |
Fall |
Spring |
| Math 53 -54 , Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Diff. Eqns. |
4 |
4 |
| Physics 7B , Physics for Scientists and Engineers |
4 |
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| Chem 3B , Chemical Structure and Reactivity or Chem 112B , Organic Chemistry1 |
3 |
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| E 45 , Properties of Materials |
3 |
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| Biology 1A /1AL , General Biology |
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5 |
| EE 40 , Introduction to Microelectronic Circuits, EE 100 , Electronic Techniques for Engineering, or BioE 101 , Instrumentation in Biology & Medicine |
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4 |
| Electives: Humanities / Social Studies2 |
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3 |
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Minimum Total Units
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14 |
16 |
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| Junior Year |
Fall |
Spring |
| BioE 102 , Biomechanics |
4 |
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| MSE 102 , Bonding, Crystallography, and Crystal Defects |
3 |
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| E 115 , Engineering Thermodynamics, ME 105 , Thermodynamics, BioE 105B , Thermodynamics and Biothermodynamics, Chem 120B , Physical Chemistry or Chem C130 /MCB C100A , Biophysical Chemistry |
3 |
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| BioE 104 , Biological Transport Phenomena |
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4 |
| MSE 104 , Characterization of Materials |
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4 |
| Chem 135 , Chemical Biology, MCB 102 , Survey of the Principles of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or MCB 110 , General Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
3 |
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| MCB 130 , Cell Biology |
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4 |
| BioE 100 or Humanities / Social Studies course with ethics content 2, 4 |
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3 |
| Electives: Humanities / Social Studies2 |
3 |
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Minimum Total Units
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16 |
15 |
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| Senior Year |
Fall |
Spring |
MSE 130 , Experimental Materials Science, BioE 110 Biomedical Physiology for Engineers or BioE 115 , Cell Biology Laboratory for Engineers
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3-4 |
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| BioE 116 , Cell and Tissue Engineering or BioE C117 Structural Aspects of Biomaterials |
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4 |
| BioE C118 , Biological Performance of Materials |
4 |
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| MSE 112 , Corrosion, MSE 111 , Properties of Electronic Materials , MSE C113 , Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Materials, BioE 121 , Introduction to Micro and Nanobiotechnology: BioMEMS and /or BioE 150 , Introduction to Bionanoscience and Bionanotechnology (Choose at least two) |
3-4 |
3 |
ChemE 178 Polymer Science and Technology or MSE 151 Polymeric Materials
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3 |
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| Bioengineering Design Project or research |
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4 |
| Technical Elective 5 |
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3 |
| Electives: Humanities / Social Studies2 |
3 |
3 |
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Minimum Total Units
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16 |
17 |
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Minimum Total Unit Tally
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62 |
65 |
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MINIMUM GRAND TOTAL UNITS
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127 |
1Chem 112A/B is intended for students majoring in chemistry or a closely related field and is more intensive than Chem 3A/3B. Please note that pre-requisites to Chem 112A/B include Chem 1A and Chem 1B (or Chem 4A and Chem 4B). Pre-med students should take Chem 3B & 3BL or Chem 112B, and Bio 1B, General Biology.
2Humanities /Social Studies (HSS) electives include six (6) courses of at least three (3) units each in humanities or social studies selected from an approved list; two (2) must fulfill the College of Engineering Reading and Compositon requirement, and two (2) must be in the upper division (see www.coe.berkeley.edu/current_students/hssreq.pdf for details).
3At least one semester of BioE 24 is required. Students may also select BioE 24, BioE 25, MSE 24, or E92 for optional second semester.
4Choose from the following approved list: Anthro 156B, BioE 100, ESPM 161, ESPM 162, E124, E195, Legal Study 100A, PACS 155, Philosophy 2, C104, 105, 107, Poli Sci 108A, 124C, Public Policy 170
5Choose from the following approved list (consult General Catalog for prerequisites): MSE 103, MSE 112, MSE 113, BioE 116, BioE 121, H194, BioE/MSE 216, BioE/ME C223, BioE 290
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