Bioengineering Degree
Approximately 64 units in the lower division (described below) designed to provide a strong foundation in the physical and biological sciences and mathematics, as well as an introduction to the various fields of engineering normally applied to biology and medicine. Upper division study that combines advanced courses in engineering, physical and biological sciences, and/or mathematics and statistics. Some courses have clinical content. At least 40 units of approved upper division technical courses (mathematics, statistics, science, engineering), of which at least 16 units are upper division engineering, mathematics, or physical science courses. Six courses of at least 3 units each in humanities and social studies, all selected from the current College of Engineering's Humanities and Social Studies List. (Please see the Humanities and Social Studies publication of the College of Engineering.) One course with substantial ethics component to be chosen from an approved list.
Lower Division
Mathematics 1A-1B, 53, 54; Chemistry 1A, 3A, 3B (or 1A, 1B, 112A; or 4A, 4B, 112A
Engineering 77N or CS 61A or 61B; Physics 7A-7B; Biology 1A, and either Physics 7C or Biology 1B; Bioengineering 24 or 25; Electrical Engineering 40 or 100; Engineering 45; two to four Humanities or Social Studies courses from the approved college list (reading and composition course recommended).
Upper Division
Eight Bioengineering core courses; MCB 100 or 102; Math/Science Elective; Engineering Elective; Bioengineering 153; Biology Elective or Chem 130A; Technical Elective; and two to four courses in Humanities or Social Studies from the college list. Of the upper division core or elective courses, at least 2 must have substantial biology content. Clinical, design, statistics and ethics content must be taken in at least one course, chosen from an approved list. One course may satisfy multiple content requirements.
| Program in Bioengineering1 | 122 Units | | Freshman Year | Fall | Spring | | Math 1A, 1B, Calculus | 4 | 4 | | Chemistry 1A, General Chemistry2 | 4 | - | | Chemistry 3A & 3AL, Chemical Structure and Reactivity3 | - | 5 | | Engin 77, Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (or Comp Sci 61A or 61B) | 4 | - | | Physics 7A, Physics for Scientists and Engineers | - | 4 | | Bioeng 24, Introduction to Bioengineering or Bioeng 25, Careers in Biotechnology | 1 | 1 | | Humanities and Social Studies (composition course recommended) | 4 | 3 | | Total | 17 | 17 | | | | | | Sophomore Year | | | Math 53-54, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra
and Differential Equations | 4 | 4 | | Physics 7B, Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 | - | | Biology 1A & 1AL, General Biology | 4 | - | | Biology 1B, General Biology or Physics 7C, Phys for Sci. & Eng. | - | 4 | | Elec Eng 40 or 100, Microelectric Circuits | - | 4 | | Chem 3B4 | 3-5 | - | | Engin 45, Properties of Materials | - | 3 | | Total | 15-17 | 15 | | | | | | Junior Year | | | | Molecular and Cell Biology C100A/Chem 130 or MCB1025 | - | 4 | | Bioengineering Core 16,9; Engineering Elective7 | 4 | 3-4 | | Bioeng 153, Principles of Bioengineering | 4 | - | | Math/Science Elective8 | - | 4 | | Upper division biology elective | 3-4 | - | | Humanities and Social Studies9 | 3 | 3 | | Total | 14-15 | 14-15 | | | | | | Senior Year | | | | Bioengineering Core 2,3 | 3 | 3 | | Bioengineering Core 4,5 | 3 | 3 | | Bioengineering Core 6,7 | 3 | 3 | | Bioengineering Core 8 | - | 3 | Upper Division Technical
Elective10 | 3 | - | | Humanities and Social Studies | 3 | 3 | | Total | 15 | 15 |
1 Students must complete 40 units of upper division course work in technical subjects such as mathematics, statistics, molecular and cell biology, integrative biology, vision science, engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry or physics. Of these 40 units, at least 16 must be in mathematics, statistics, engineering, chemistry or physics. Be aware that timely completion of degree requirements requires careful planning as many upper division courses have prerequisites not included in this curriculum. Also, courses may not be double-counted within the major. Regular consultation with an adviser is strongly recommended.
2 Pre-med, pre-dentistry, and pre-optometry students ordinarily take Chem 1A, 3A-3AL, and 3B. However, students may take Chem 1A, 1B and 112A, or Chem 4A, 4B, and 112A. Please note: The alternative sequences do not cover material included in Chem 3B, which is a prerequisite to MCB C100A/Chem 130 and MCB 102
3 Or the pre-approved second semester chemistry alternative. See footnote #2.
4 Or the pre-approved third semester chemistry alternative. See footnote #2. Except Pre-med, pre-dentistry, and pre-optometry students taking Chem 3B do not have to do the laboratory
5 Students who wish to take MCB 110 should note the prerequisites for the course are now MCB C100A/Chem 130A and MCB 102
6 Students must take eight bioengineering core courses selected from the "Bioengineering Core Courses" list. The core is structured to achieve both breadth and depth.
- Three courses must be from three different core specialization areas
- The remaining five courses must be from two of the three core areas chosen
- At least four core courses must be in engineering (i.e., from the College of Engineering or Chemical Engineering only)
- At least two of the eight core courses must have substantial biology content
- One core course must have clinical content unless this is already fulfilled by another upper division elective
- One core course must have clinical content unless this is already fulfilled by another upper division elective
- One core course must have statistics content unless this is already fulfilled by a statistics or biostatistics elective
7 Any upper division engineering or chemical engineering course not already counted toward another requirement. 8 Any upper division course listed under the Math/Science elective list that does not already count toward another requirement. Students who have taken three (or more) biology courses in their bioengineering core must satisfy this requirement with an engineering course that is listed in the Math/Science elective list9 Students must take one course with ethics content. This may be fulfilled by any of the courses that are listed on the back of the Bioengineering core courses list under the Ethics Requirements10 Any upper division technical course not already counted toward another requirement. Lists of approved Courses:
Core Courses
Engineering Electives Biology Electives Technical Electives Math/Science Electives
Clarification of Chem 3B and Lab, MCB C100/Chem 130A and BiologySeveral changes have been made to the Chemistry 3A-3B series and MCB 100/Chem 130A that will affect Bioengineering students. Chemistry 3A & 3B
- Students should take Chem 3A & 3AL (lab)
- Except pre-med, pre-dentistry, and pre-optometry students, Bioengineering students taking Chemistry 3B do not have to take the laboratory.
Note: As of Spring 2005 semester the traditional 5-unit Chemistry 3A and 4-unit Chemistry 3B disappeared. They were replaced with Chem 3A (3 units), Chem 3AL (2 units), Chemistry 3B (3 units) and Chemistry 3BL (2 units).
MCB C 100 A/Chem C130
- Students should take MCB C100A or MCB 102
- Chem 130A (previously recommended Upper Division Biology Elective) is no longer available. Students should look on the Upper Division Biology list and choose another course in its place.
- Beginning Fall 2005, Chem 130A and MCB 100 will no longer be offered
The prerequisites for the courses will be as following:
*MCB C100A: Chem 3A or 4A; Bio 1A. Chem 3B or 112B recommended.
*MCB 100B: MCB C100A
*MCB 110: MCB100A and 100B
*The General Catalog has incorrectly listed the pre-reqs for MCB100B (it is noted you need MCB C100A and MCB 110), it has not been corrected in the general catalog.
NEW COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MCB c100A "Biophysical Chemistry: Physcial Principles and the
Molecules of Life" (4 units)
Prerequisites: Chem 3A or 4A; Bio 1A. Chem 3B or 112B recommended.
Cross-listed with CHEM c130. Principles of thermodynamics and kinetics applied to the molecular structures of proteins, DNA and RNA. Bioenergetics, molecular distributions, reaction kinetics and enzyme reactions. Molecular mechanisms of DNA processing (e.g., replication), ion channels, motor proteins and energy transduction. (F,Sp,Su)
MCB 100B "Biochemistry: Pathways, Mechanisms, and Regulation" (3 units)
Prerequisite: MCB c100A.
Bioenergetics, metabolic pathways, and regulation of metabolism; the chemistry, structure, function, synthesis, and degradation of the constituent molecules (amino acids, fatty acids, sugars, nucleotides) and cofactors of the major biological macromolecules. Diseases that are linked to metabolic disorders. Designed for majors in the biochemistry and molecular biology, genetics and development, or immunology emphases. To be followed by 110. (F, Sp)
BIOLOGY CHANGE
Please note students should sign up for both lecture and lab.
1A. General Biology Lecture. (3) 1B may be taken before 1A. Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. Prerequisites: Chemistry 3A or 112A, and 3B or 112B (may be taken concurrently Fall or Spring only). General introduction to cell structure and function, molecular and organism genetics, animal development, form and function. Intended for biological sciences majors, but open to all qualified students. (F,SP) Staff
1AL. General Biology Laboratory. (2) Three hours of laboratory and one hour of lecture per week. Prerequisites: 1A must be taken concurrently. Laboratory that accompanies 1A lecture course. Intended for biological science majors, but open to all qualified students. (F,SP) Staff |
