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Bioengineering
What do you think is the biggest misconception about your program and why is it a misconception?One point is that bioengineering is only for those thinking of graduate school or medical school. While Bioengineering is an excellent choice for those looking toward graduate or medical school, a wide variety of occupations exist for those with an undergraduate degree. What sorts of interests would a freshman possess in order to find course work in your program exciting?An interest in biologic systems. The struggle students have is to decide whether to get a minor in bioengineering or get a major. The main difference is if the student is truly interested in biologic systems, then bioengineering is the major. If a student is interested in a specific engineering discipline with a possible application toward biologic problems, then the minor program in bioengineering is appropriate. What types of employment would a student find upon graduation with a degree in your program? What are some major companies that hire students from your program?An extremely wide variety of opportunities are available in bioengineering, from orthopedic biomechanics to rehabilitation engineering to biochemical applications and bioengineering design. A few large companies hire many BioE students; however, most of the employment is from mid-size to smaller companies. Which courses are stressed in your program, which are expanded upon, and how much is theory, practical lab application, design, computers (in what way do you use them), etc.?We require basic science and math first. Then, we have core courses in bioengineering that all students are required to take, including Bioinstrumentation, Biomechanics, Biosystems, Biotransport, Biothermodynamics, and a full year of senior design (Biodesign I and II). We also require life science courses: Physiology and Cell Biology. Finally, the students then concentrate in a particular aspect of bioengineering, either biomechanics, biosystems and imaging, or cell and medical product engineering by taking advanced courses in one of these areas. We require the following laboratories: life science laboratories in Biology, Applied Physiology, and Organic Chem Lab as well as Bioinstrumentation Lab, Advanced BioEngineering Lab, and a full year of design lab (Bioengineering design I and II). There are also some advanced courses that also include hands-on or laboratory experiences. In addition, each student is required to do a one-semester internship, either in a clinic or research laboratory as part of the degree requirement.
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