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Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering . Junior Town Meeting October 26, 2011. Overview. Review new courses, frequencies & implications Make sure you are aware of minor and concentration opportunities available to you Encourage you to be thoughtful about shaping your programs – intentionality: Research

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Biomedical Engineering

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  1. Biomedical Engineering Junior Town Meeting October 26, 2011

  2. Overview • Review new courses, frequencies & implications • Make sure you are aware of minor and concentration opportunities available to you • Encourage you to be thoughtful about shaping your programs – intentionality: • Research • Co-Op / Internship • Advanced Coursework • Volunteer/Community Service • Hear feedback about BME experience so far

  3. BE200 Introduction to Probability BE209 Principles of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology BE402 Control Systems in BME BE436 Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics BE437 Nanometer Scale Processes in Living Systems EK424 Thermodynamics BE465 BME Senior Project BE466 BME Senior Project BE492 Biomedical Measurements II BE500 A1 Systems Biology of Disease BE500 A3 Extracellular Matrix BE/ME/MS 504 Polymers and Soft Materials BE508 Quantitative Studies of the Respiratory & Cardiovascular Systems BE511 Biomedical Instrumentation BE513 Biological and Environmental Acoustics BE514 Speech Signal Processing BE517 Practical Optical Microscopy of Biological Materials BE527 Principles and Applications of Tissue Engineering BE533 Biorheology BE560 Biomolecular Architecture BE565 Molecular Biotechnology BE566 DNA Structure and Function BE575 Introduction to Neuroengineering BE706 Quantitative Physiology for Engineers BE745 Nanomedicine BE747 Advanced Topics in Signals and Systems BE765 Biomedical Optics and Biophotonics BE768 Biological Database Design BME Course Offerings – Spring 2012

  4. Concentrations • Energy Technologies and Environmental Engineering (ETEE) coordinator: Prof. Attaway (sa@bu.edu) • Nanotechnology coordinator: Prof. Swan (swan@bu.edu) • Require 4 courses in the concentration area • Satisfy the Experiential Component: Possible to do research project, internships, outreach or Senior project related to the concentration • NOTE: the application deadline is being moved to March 1 of junior year

  5. Concentrations • ETEE Courses offered spring 2012: • ENG EK 335 (required) • ENG ME 533 (elective) • ENG EC/ME/SE 543 (elective) • ENG EC 573 (elective) • CAS GE 304 (elective; social science) • CAS GE 309 (elective; social science) • Nanotechnology Courses offered spring 2012: • ENG EC 481 (required) • ENG EK 424 (restricted elective) • CAS PY 313 (restricted elective) • ENG BE 437 (elective) • ENG EC 471 (elective) • ENG EC 560 (elective)

  6. Minors • Minors • Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Materials Science & Engineering • CAS, SMG, COM, SAR, CFA • Minor adds a minimum of 12 credits to degree (maximum of 2 courses can be double counted)

  7. Dual Degree Programs • Earn 2 BS Degrees (1 ENG & 1 non-ENG) • 144 credits required (minimum) • Earn 2 ENG BS Degrees • 162 credits required (minimum) • Must complete requirements for each degree • Degrees awarded simultaneously • Eligibility: • Cumulative 3.00 GPA • Apply sophomore year or fall junior year

  8. Special Courses • SMG SI 480: The Business of Technology Innovation • Fulfills Gen Ed Elective or Advanced/Technical/Prof Elective • Offered both spring & fall • ENG EK 280: Technology, Society & Policy • Course fulfills Social Science Elective • Offered in spring 2012

  9. Graduate/Professional School Opportunities • PhD & MS programs • Training for research-oriented careers • usually require thesis • MEng • Professional degree for students focused on a career in industry • Include advanced coursework & technology leadership training • Other professional training: MD, MBA, JD, etc…

  10. Finding a job/internships - resources • Career Development Office, ERB 112 • Cover letters & resume help • Interview skills • Networking opportunities • Faculty • Senior Projects • Family connections

  11. Questions and Feedback?

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