University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
College of Engineering and Applied Science
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
The minimum number of credits required to complete the Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a major in Biomedical Engineering is 120 credits. Students who need
background preparation courses may need additional credits. See information below regarding placement examinations.
Engineering Core Courses (26 credits)
BME 101
Civ Eng 201
Civ Eng 202
EAS 200
ElecEng 301
ElecEng 305
MatlEng 201
MechEng 101
MechEng 301
Credits
Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering
Statics
Dynamics
Professional Seminar
Electrical Circuits I
Electrical Circuits II
Engineering Materials
Computational Tools for Engineers
Basic Engineering Thermodynamics
Prerequisite
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MechEng 101 (C)
Math 232
Civ Eng 201, Math 233(C)
None
Physics 210(C)
ElecEng 234, 301
Math 231 (C), Chem 100* or score 1 on chem placement test
Math 221(C) or 231(C)
Math 233, Physics 209
Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology II
Biostatistics
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None
Bio Sci 202* or 315*
Jr St, Bio Sci 150, Math 105
Intro. Statistics for Physical Science & Engineering Students
Biomedical Instrumentation Lab/Senior Lab
Capstone Design Project
Signals & Systems
Introduction of Medical Instrumentation
Introduction to Biomaterials
Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering
Introduction to Control Systems
Control & Design of Mechatronic Systems
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Jr St, Math 233
Bio Sci 203, BME 101, ElecEng 301, 436, MechEng 479 (C)
BME 495
ElecEng 305(C)
Jr St, ElecEng 305
Jr St, MatlEng 201
Civ Eng 202,303
Sr St, Civ Eng 202*, Elec Eng 234*, 301
Sr St, ElecEng 474 or Mech Eng 474
^Biomedical Engineering Major (37 credits)
Bio Sci 202
Bio Sci 203
Bio Sci 465
or
IndEng 467
BME 495
BME 595
ElecEng 310
ElecEng 436
MatlEng 485
MechEng 469
Mech Eng 474
Mech Eng 479
^^Mathematics (14-16 credits)
(16 credits typical: Math 231,232.233, ElecEng 234)
One of the following Calculus sequences must be completed:
Math 231-232-233
Or Math 221- 222 (Honors)
And ElecEng 234 Analytical Methods in Engineering
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10
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Math placement score, or previous course with at least C grade.
10
Physics 209: Math 232(C)
Physics 210: Math 233(C), C- or better in Physics 209
Math 232*
Physics (10 credits)
Physics 209 & 214 (Lab), and Physics 210 & 215 (Lab)
General Education Requirements
Distribution Requirements (15 credits)
Art
Humanities
Social Science
English 310
Writing, Speaking & Technoscience in the 21st Century
3
3
6
3
English Competency
Cultural Diversity - One of the arts, humanities, or social science courses selected must also meet the UWM cultural diversity requirement.
Competency Requirements
^^English Composition (0-6 credits)
The English Composition requirement is satisfied by:
1. Earning a satisfactory score on the English placement test, or
2. Earning a grade of C or higher in English 102
3. Transferring a grade of C or better in a course equivalent to English 102 or higher level expository writing course
Foreign Language (0-8 credits) (for new freshman starting fall 1999)
The foreign language requirement can be completed with one of these options:
1.
Two years of a single foreign language in high school
2.
Two semesters of a single foreign language in college
3.
Demonstrate ability by examination
*C or better in prerequisite
(C) Concurrent Enrollment in Designated Course
^Advancement to Major: 1. Complete a minimum of 24 credits required for major (Excludes: general education, prerequisite and orientation courses). 2. Complete
Math 232 (or 222) with a C or better grade. 3. Complete EAS 200 Professional Seminar. 4. Complete the English composition requirement. 5. Obtain a 2.0 GPA in
all courses in item 1. The program may impose major status as a prerequisite for courses numbered 300 or above.
^^Placement Examinations: Students without previous college level credits in Math, Chemistry or English may be required to take placement exams. The results of
these tests determine the appropriate course in which to register. Background prerequisite courses may be required in addition to the courses listed above.
Effective Spring 2016
Technical Electives Biomedical Engineering Major
The Biomedical Engineering program requires a total of 16 credits of technical electives, chosen from the following list:
Bio Sci 150
Bio Sci 152
Bio Sci 354
Bio Sci 355
BusAdm 447
Chem 102
Chem 104
Chem 343
Chem 344
Chem 345
Civ Eng 303
CompSci 250
EAS 001
EAS 497
ElecEng 361
ElecEng 410
ElecEng 437
ElecEng 438
ElecEng 537
ElecEng 539
Ind Eng 360
Ind Eng 584
MechEng 320
MechEng 370
Physics 305
Physics 306
Psych 254
Foundations of Biological Sciences I
Foundations of Biological Sciences II
Introduction to Neuroscience I
Introduction to Neuroscience II
Entrepreneurship
General Chemistry
General Chemistry & Quantitative Analysis
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Organic Chemistry
Strength of Materials
Introductory Computer Programming
Co-op Work Period
Study Abroad
Electromagnetic Fields
Principles of Discrete Systems & Digital Signal Processing
Introduction to Biomedical Imaging
Bioanalytics & Biomedical Diagnostics
Fundamentals of Neuroimaging Technology
Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Engineering Economic Analysis
Biodynamics of Human Motion
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
Computer Aided Engineering Laboratory
Medical Physics
Introduction to Biophysics
Physiological Psychology
*C or better in prerequisite
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Chem 100 or 102 or Conc Reg
C- or better in Bio Sci 150
Bio Sci 315* or Psych 254*
Bio Sci 152, 315(C), or Psych 254
Jr St, BusAdm 350
Chemistry Plmt or Chem 100*; Math Plmt or Math 105*
Chem 102*
Chem 104*
Chem 343*, 345(C)(R)
Chem 343*, Chem 344(C)
Civ Eng 201, Math 233(C)
Math 116 or 211
Prior Cons Co-Op Dir
Acceptance to Study Abroad Program
ElecEng 234, Math 233*, Physics 210
Jr St, ElecEng310
Sr St, ElecEng 310
Sr St, ElecEng 310, 330
Sr St, ElecEng 437
Jr St, ElecEng 310 and 361
Jr St
Jr St, Civ Eng 202(C), ElecEng 234
Civ Eng 202, ElecEng 234, MechEng 301(C)
Civ Eng 202, 303, ElecEng 234, MechEng 101, 111
B+ or better in Physics 209; Physics 210(C) strongly recommended
Chem 104 or 105, Physics 122 or 201
Psych 101
(C) Concurrent Enrollment in Designated Course
Degree Requirements: Students must maintain an average GPA of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at the University and in all courses offered by the College. Students
majoring in Biomedical Engineering must maintain an average GPA of at least 2.0 in all 300-level required major courses. Transferable courses will be included as
appropriate. Advancement to major status is required for graduation.
Pre-Medicine Suggested Courses: Students considering medical school should consult with the pre-medical advisor early in their undergraduate career for help in
planning a program. The courses listed below are suggested for pre-medical students.
Science Courses
Bio Sci 150
Foundations of Biological Sciences I
Bio Sci 152
Foundations of Biological Sciences II
One Advanced course in Bio Sci with lab
Chem 102
General Chemistry
Chem 104
General Chemistry & Quantitative Analysis
Chem 343
Organic Chemistry
Chem 344
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Chem 345
Organic Chemistry
Chem 501
Introduction to Biochemistry
Math a semester of calculus
Physics 209
General Physics I
Physics 210
General Physics II
Physics 214
Lab Physics I
Physics 215
Lab Physics II
Statistics Any statistics course
General Education Courses
Psych 101
Introduction to Psychology
Sociol 101
Introduction to Sociology
PH 101
Introduction to Public Health
College of Engineering and Applied Science
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
P.O. Box 784
Milwaukee, WI 53201
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(UWM Social Science GER)
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Office of Student Services (414) 229-4667
Engineering & Mathematical Science Building (EMS) Room E386
Department of Biomedical Engineering (414) 229-4768
Engineering & Mathematical Science Building (EMS) Room 503
Web Site: www.ceas.uwm.edu
Effective Spring 2016
