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Overview of Bioengineering Curriculum and Electives at Rice University

This document outlines the Bioengineering curriculum and area electives available at Rice University, focusing on core requirements and elective tracks for undergraduate students. The program combines engineering principles with biological sciences, covering subjects like cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and biomedical applications. Students can specialize in Cellular and Molecular Engineering, Bioinstrumentation, or Biomaterials and Biomechanics. The curriculum prepares students for diverse careers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and research while developing critical problem-solving skills and effective communication.

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Overview of Bioengineering Curriculum and Electives at Rice University

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  1. ENGINEERING ORIENTATIONInformation on Bioengineering Curriculum and Area ElectivesDr. A. SaterbakDr. K.-Y. San

  2. Rice Bioengineer Medical School Grad School Physics Chemistry Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Industries Cellular and Molecular Biology Math

  3. What Do Bioengineers Do? • Bioengineers use traditional engineering expertise to analyze and solve problems in biology and medicine. • Diverse array in health care, pharmaceuticals, research, instrumentation, etc. What Types of Jobs Do They Have?

  4. BIOE Program Requirements • Bioengineering – 10 core courses (including 3 labs) • Bioengineering - 4 track elective courses • Biosciences - 4 courses (including 1 labs) • Chemistry - 5 courses (including 1 lab) • Physics - 2 courses • Math - 4 courses • Computational and Applied Mathematics - 2 courses • Other Engineering - 1 courses

  5. BIOE Tracks In-depth skills to excel in one area: • Cellular and Molecular Engineering (CME) • Bioinstrumentation, Imaging, & Optics (BIO) • Biomaterials and Biomechanics (BBM)

  6. Job Fields in CME • Cellular and Genetic Engineering - use cellular and genetic info to target microscopic level biomedical or biochemical challenges • Tissue Engineering - reconstruct functional tissues • Biochemical Engineering - application of biochemistry to engineer and produce drugs, antibodies, etc.

  7. Jobs Opportunities in CME • Pharmaceutical - Merck, Smith-Kline-Beecham • Small Biotech Co. - Tanox, LifeCell Corp., Amphioxus Cell Technology • Large Biotech Co. - Genentech, Advanced Tissue Sciences • Opportunities in research in academia and medical schools

  8. Rice U Courses in CME • Molecular Engineering • Cellular Engineering • Tissue Engineering • Gene Therapy • Introduction to Biotechnological Processes • Undergraduate Research • Immunology • Genetics

  9. Job Fields in BIO • Bioinstrumentation - novel electronics and measurement techniques • Clinical Engineering - technology in hospitals • Medical Imaging - develop imaging technologies • Optics - use of light for diagnostic and therapeutic applications • Rehabilitation Engineering - improve quality of life for individuals with impairments

  10. Jobs Opportunities in BIO • Bioinstrumentation /Medical Device - Cyberonics, GE Medical Systems, Guidant • Medical Imaging - co. make MRI, ultrasound • Clinical Engineering - hospitals • Rehabilitation Engineering - hospitals, nursing homes, govt • Opportunities in research in academia and medical schools

  11. Courses at Rice U. in BIO • Biomedical Optics • Electronic Circuits • Lasers in Medicine and Bioengineering • Electromechanical Devices and Systems • Computational Neuroscience • Physiological Control Systems • Undergraduate Research

  12. Job Fields in BBM • Biomaterials - design and synthesize artificial and living materials for implantation • Biomechanics - apply classical mechanics to biological problems • Orthopaedic Bioengineering - engineering and computational mechanics applied to bones, joints, muscles

  13. Jobs Opportunities in BBM • Small Co. - Organogenesis, OsteoBiologics, Advanced Tissue Sciences • Large Co. - 3M, Johnson & Johnson • Opportunities in research in academia and medical schools • Sports Medicine

  14. Courses at Rice U in BBM • Cellular Engineering • Biomaterials Engineering • Introduction to Mechanical Effects in Tissues • Tissue Engineering • Fluid Mechanics • Biomechanics of Human Movement • Materials Science • Polymer Science and Engineering • Undergraduate Research

  15. Other Job Fields and Opportunities • Bioinformatics - use of computer technology to analyze data from Human Genome Project • Private industry, govt • Systems Physiology - macroscopic study of physiological events • NASA, hospitals, govt

  16. Bioengineering Undergraduate Program Objectives (ABET) • Provide students with a fundamental understanding of mathematics and the natural, life and medical sciences; • Teach students to apply engineering principles in the life and medical sciences; • Develop their critical problem solving skills in bioengineering;

  17. Bioengineering Undergraduate Program Objectives (ABET) • Develop their ability to communicate effectively and participate in interdisciplinary teams; • Expose students to a broad education that prepares them for diverse careers.

  18. Summary of Requirements for B.S. in Bioengineering

  19. BIOE Program Requirements • Bioengineering – 10 core courses (including 3 labs) • Bioengineering - 4 track elective courses • Biosciences - 4 courses (including 1 labs) • Chemistry - 5 courses (including 1 labs) • Physics - 2 courses • Math - 4 courses • Computational and Applied Mathematics - 2 courses • Other Engineering - 1 courses

  20. BIOE Program - Breadth and Depth Sophomore Core Courses Junior Core Courses Track Electives Senior Advanced Core Courses Advanced Track Electives

  21. BIOE Core Courses - Breadth Soph: Bioengineering Fundamentals (BIOE 252) Systems Physiology (BIOE 322) Systems Physiology Laboratory (BIOE 320) Junior: Intro. Biomechanics/Biomaterials (BIOE 372) Thermodynamics (BIOE 332) Biomedical Engineering Instrumentation and Analysis (BIOE 383) Tissue Culture Laboratory (BIOE 342) Senior: Biosystems Transport & Rxn Processes (BIOE 420) Advanced BIOE Laboratory (BIOE 441) Bioengineering Design (BIOE 452)

  22. BIOE Tracks - Depth • Cellular and Molecular Engineering • Biomaterials and Biomechanics • Bioinstrumentation, Imaging and Optics • 2 courses at 300 level; 2 courses at 400 level.

  23. Integrated Laboratory Courses • Coordinated effort across all departments and levels of lab. • Coherent course order • Objectives and outcomes build from course to course • Expectations increase from course to course

  24. Freshman Year

  25. Sophomore Year

  26. Junior Year

  27. Senior Year

  28. Questions? Dr. Ann Saterbak - saterbak@rice.edu Dr. Ka-Yiu San - ksan@rice.edu Dr. Michael Liebschner - liebschner@rice.edu Dr. Bahman Anvari - anvari@rice.edu

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