Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering: Neural Engineering Track
Neural Engineering
This area uses fundamental and applied engineering techniques to help solve basic and clinical problems in the neurosciences. At the fundamental level, it attempts to understand the behavior of individual neurons, their growth, signaling mechanisms between neurons, and how populations of neurons produce complex behavior. Such information has broad application to a better understanding of the communication that occurs between the various parts of the nervous system and the brain. For example, such an understanding can be applied to the development of replacement parts for impaired neural systems, such as the auditory, visual, and motor systems, as well as achieving a better understanding of how normal and diseased systems work.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering Core Requirements | (27) | |
| BME 100 | Introduction to the Profession | 2 |
| BME 310 | Biomaterials | 3 |
| BME 315 | Instrumentation and Measurement Laboratory | 2 |
| BME 325 | Bioelectronics Laboratory | 1 |
| BME 405 | Physiology Laboratory | 2 |
| BME 419 | Introduction to Design Concepts in Biomedical Engineering | 2 |
| BME 420 | Design Concepts in Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| BME 422 | Mathematical Methods for Biomedical Engineers | 3 |
| BME 433 | Biomedical Engineering Applications of Statistics | 3 |
| BME 453 | Quantitative Physiology | 3 |
| ECE 308 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| Neural Engineering Requirements | (40-41) | |
| CS 104 | Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineers | 2 |
| ECE 211 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 |
| ECE 213 | Circuit Analysis II | 4 |
| ECE 218 | Digital Systems | 4 |
| BME 309 | Biomedical Imaging | 3 |
| BME 438 | Neuroimaging | 3 |
| BME 443 | Biomedical Instrumentation and Electronics | 3 |
| BME 445 | Quantitative Neural Function | 3 |
| MATH 333 | Matrix Algebra and Complex Variables | 3-4 |
| or CHEM 237 | Organic Chemistry I | |
| CHEM 239 | Organic Chemistry II 1 | 3 |
| Select three BME electives 2 | 9 | |
| Mathematics Requirements | (18) | |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 152 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 251 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 4 |
| Physics Requirements | (8) | |
| PHYS 123 | General Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 221 | General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| Chemistry Requirements | (8) | |
| CHEM 124 | Principles of Chemistry I with Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 125 | Principles of Chemistry II with Laboratory | 4 |
| Biology Requirements | (4) | |
| BIOL 115 | Human Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 117 | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) | (6) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E | 6 | |
| Humanities and Social Science Requirements | (21) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C | 21 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 132-133 | |
- 1
A technical elective may substitute for CHEM 239.
- 2
BME elective must be chosen from the approved list of 300+ level engineering courses in BME, ECE, CHE, MMAE, CAE, or CS. ENGR 497 will apply.
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering: Neural Engineering Track Curriculum
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| BME 100 | 2 | CHEM 125 | 4 |
| CHEM 124 | 4 | MATH 152 | 5 |
| CS 104 | 2 | PHYS 123 | 4 |
| MATH 151 | 5 | Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Humanities 200-level Course | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| ECE 211 | 3 | BIOL 115 | 3 |
| ECE 218 | 4 | BIOL 117 | 1 |
| MATH 252 | 4 | BME 315 | 2 |
| PHYS 221 | 4 | ECE 213 | 4 |
| MATH 251 | 4 | ||
| Social Sciences Elective (300+) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| BME 309 | 3 | BME 310 | 3 |
| BME 405 | 2 | BME 325 | 1 |
| BME 422 | 3 | BME 443 | 3 |
| BME 453 | 3 | BME 445 | 3 |
| ECE 308 | 3 | MATH 333 or CHEM 237 | 3-4 |
| Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 | IPRO Elective I | 3 |
| 17 | 16-17 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| BME 419 | 2 | BME 420 | 3 |
| BME 433 | 3 | BME 438 | 3 |
| CHEM 2391 | 3 | BME Elective2 | 3 |
| BME Elective2 | 3 | IPRO Elective II | 3 |
| BME Elective2 | 3 | Social Sciences Elective (300+) | 3 |
| Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 | Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 |
| 17 | 18 | ||
| Total Credit Hours: 132-133 | |||
- 1
A technical elective may substitute for CHEM 239.
- 2
BME elective must be chosen from the approved list of 300+ level engineering courses in BME, ECE, CHE, MMAE, CAE, or CS. ENGR 497 will apply.
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
