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Biological Engineering, BS


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Biological Engineering is divided into a preprofessional and a professional program involving either a four-year or a five-year schedule that will satisfy the requirements for a BS degree in Biological Engineering. Students receiving credit from the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or from Advanced Placement (AP) may complete a BS degree program in less than four years. The academic work, particularly in the junior and senior years, is supplemented by hands-on laboratories which are required as part of the coursework. Modification in the program to meet special needs and priorities of a student may be obtained with the approval of the department head and advisor.

Biological Engineering Required Coursework


Suggested Semester Schedule (126 credits)


Preengineering: Freshman and Sophomore


Professional Engineering: Junior and Senior


Junior Year (32 credits)

Senior Year (32-34 credits)

Fall Semester (14-15 credits)

Spring Semester (18-19 credits)

Technical Elective Courses (select 21 or more credits)


Students must select 9-21 credits from the Biological Engineering Electives and Engineering Electives categories.

Note:


* Other technical courses (especially science and engineering) may be accepted with prior written approval from the Department of Biological Engineering.

Suggested Semester Schedule for Premedical Program


It is possible for students to combine premedical requirements with requirements for the Biological Engineering major. Some of the premedical requirements add to the total amount of credits required. This combination may be completed within five years, if the student is very diligent. Medical schools do not accept AP, CLEP, or ACT scores toward fulfillment of English Composition, Chemistry, or Biology requirements. The following schedule is designed to satisfy the requirements without time conflicts. Students who must deviate from this schedule should be sure to meet often with a College of Engineering advisor.

Preengineering: First Three Years


First Year (30 credits)


Second Year (32 credits)


Third Year (31 credits)


Professional Engineering: Junior and Senior Years


Junior Year (30 credits)


Fall Semester (15 credits)

Note:

Students should plan to take the MCAT during summer prior to their final year.

Senior Year (30 credits)


Spring Semester (15 credits)

Note:


1 The Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) area in the University Studies Program is satisfied by the combination of BIOL 1610  and BIOL 3300 .

2 To emphasize irrigation, bioprocesses, premedical, etc., contact department for suggested technical electives.

3 This course is required for admission to the Professional Engineering Program (PEP).

4 Irrigation engineers must take CEE 3430  this semester. It is a prerequisite to all senior irrigation classes

5 These courses are highly recommended, but not required, for the premedical program. They fit in the schedule during the semesters shown. It is important for students to find out the requirements of the schools they desire to attend. Students should consult with the premedical advisor early in their program.

6 AP English does not satisfy the two semesters of English Composition requirement. However, students may use AP English for ENGL 1010 , and then take ENGL 2010  and ENGL 3040  (DHA) for the two semesters.

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