2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Bioengineering, BS Major in
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Assistant Professors deGuzman and Merna, Advisors
Bioengineering is designed to bridge the gap between biological and engineering sciences through application of engineering principles, methods, and techniques to analyze bioprocesses and to develop relevant medical and biosystems technologies. An understanding of fundamental physiological processes using engineering methodology requires a broad background in basic engineering, sciences and mathematics. Three options (biomechanics, bioelectricity and premedicine) are available to the students. The biomechanics and bioelectricity options differ from each other by five courses as outlined below. The course requirements for the premedicine option, which is intended for bioengineering students interested in pursuing health professions, are listed separately.
Program Educational Objectives
Within a few years of graduation, graduates of the BSBE program will accomplish the following objectives of:
- Practice as a biomedical engineer, bioengineer, engineer, scientist, or professional in their chosen field. They apply their critical problem solving and system level thinking in engineering, mathematics and biology to solve challenging problems.
- Develop and engage intellectually throughout their careers from the scientific and technical foundations we have established for them.
- Exhibit professionalism, provide societal service, and make ethical and responsible decisions for the benefit of all.
Student Outcomes
Bioengineering graduates will exhibit a range of knowledge, abilities and behaviors prepared to enter and become a successful member of the engineering community. These include:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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Biomechanics/Bioelectricity Options Candidates for Graduation Must Fulfill the Following Requirements:
1. Total Semester Hours: Minimum of 131
The successful completion of at least 131 semester hours, excluding Military Science, completed at Hofstra. 2. Liberal Arts Semester Hour Requirement: Minimum of 68
At least 68 semester hours must be completed in the liberal arts, with at least 48 of these semester hours taken outside of engineering. 3. Residence Requirement
There are two requirements that must ordinarily be completed in residence at Hofstra: 15 semester hours in the major field of specialization and the last 30 semester hours. The 15 semester hours need not be included within the last 30 hours. 4. General and Major Requirements
The following general and major requirements: WSC 001 or placement examination* and WSC 002 ; 3 hours in literature, literature in translation or comparative literature (chosen from distribution courses designated LT); 3 hours in behavioral social sciences (chosen from distribution courses designated BH), 3 hours in history, philosophy, religion in social sciences (chosen from distribution courses designated HP) and 6 hours in humanities or social sciences. Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits. Courses may not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-. A cumulative average of C or better is required in the courses: ENGG 025, 026 or 033, 027, 028,030, 100, 113, 115 or 032A; a cumulative average of C or better is required in all engineering courses. Reflecting the fact that not all full-time students can and do adhere to a four year time frame for degree completion, the suggested sequence below shows a possible alignment of courses within that compass. Biomechanics
In the biomechanics area required courses include: Bioelectricity
In the bioelectricity area these courses are replaced by: Recommended Sequence - Biomechanics Option - Total Semester Hours: 131
Reflecting the fact that not all full-time students can and do adhere to a four year time frame for degree completion, the suggested sequence below shows a possible alignment of courses within that compass. First Year
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1st Sem.
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2nd. Sem. |
| ENGG 015, 010 |
3 |
3 |
| ENGG 016 |
- |
3 |
| MATH 071, 072 |
4 |
4 |
| PHYS 011A, 011B |
5 |
- |
| PHYS 012A |
- |
4 |
| WSC 001, 002 |
3 |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
17 |
Second Year
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1st Sem. |
2nd. Sem. |
| ENGG 025, 028 |
3 |
3 |
| ENGG 030, 081 |
3 |
3 |
| ENGG 118 |
- |
3 |
| BIOL 112,113 |
4 |
4 |
| CHEM 003A, 003B |
3 |
1 |
| MATH 073 |
4 |
- |
| Social science or humanities ** |
- |
3 |
| Total |
17 |
17 |
Third Year
| 1st. Sem. | 2nd. Sem. | | ENGG 026, 115 | 3 | 3 | | ENGG 034, 150 | 1 | 3 | | ENGG 100 | 3 | - | | ENGG 108, 182 | 1 | 3 | | ENGG 113 | 3 | - | | MATH 131 | 3 | - | | TPP 112 or ENGG 019 or PHI 014 or PHI 090 | - | 3 | | Literature or literature in translation ** | - | 3 | | BH Distribution ** | 3 | - | | Total | 17 | 15 |
Fourth Year
| 1st. Sem. | 2nd. Sem. | | ENGG 101 or 185, 143G | 3 | 3 | | ENGG 114, 169, 170 | 3 | 2 | | ENGG 165 | - | 3 | | ENGG 166 | 3 | - | | ENGG 183 | 4 | - | | Technical electives | 3 | 3 | | Social science or humanities ** | - | 3 | | HP Distribution | - | 3 | | Total | 16 | 17 |
Recommended Sequence - Bioelectricity Option - Total Semester Hours: 131
Reflecting the fact that not all full-time students can and do adhere to a four year time frame for degree completion, the suggested sequence below shows a possible alignment of courses within that compass. First Year
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1st Sem. |
2nd Sem. |
| ENGG 015, 010 |
3 |
3 |
| ENGG 016 |
- |
3 |
| MATH 071, 072 |
4 |
4 |
| PHYS 011A, 011B |
5 |
- |
| PHYS 012A |
- |
4 |
| WSC 001, 002 |
3 |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
17 |
Second Year
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1st Sem. |
2nd Sem. |
| ENGG 025, 028 |
3 |
3 |
| ENGG 030, 081 |
3 |
3 |
| ENGG 118 |
- |
3 |
| BIOL 112, 113 |
4 |
4 |
| CHEM 003A, 003B |
3 |
1 |
| MATH 073 |
4 |
- |
| Social science or humanities** |
- |
3 |
| Total |
17 |
17 |
Third Year
| 1st Sem. | 2nd Sem. | | ENGG 033, 032A | 3 | 3 | | ENGG 034, 150 | 1 | 3 | | ENGG 100 | 3 | - | | ENGG 108, 182 | 1 | 3 | | ENGG 113 | 3 | - | | MATH 131 | 3 | - | TPP 112 or ENGG 019 or PHI 014 or PHI 090 | - | 3 | | Literature or literature in translation ** | - | 3 | | BH distribution | 3 | - | | Total | 17 | 15 |
Fourth Year
| 1st Sem. | 2nd Sem. | | ENGG 032B, 104 | 1 | 3 | | ENGG 101 or 185, ENGG 143G | 3 | 3 | | ENGG 165 | - | 3 | | ENGG 166 | 3 | - | | ENGG 183 | 4 | - | | ENGG 192 | - | 1 | | Technical electives | 3 | 3 | | Social science or humanities ** | 3 | - | | HP distribution | - | 3 | | Total | 17 | 16 |
Premedicine Option Candidates for Graduation Must Fulfill the Following
1. Total Semester Hours: Minimum of 131
The successful completion of at least 131 semester hours, excluding Military Science, completed at Hofstra. 2. Liberal Arts Semester Hour Requirement: Minimum of 68
At least 68 semester hours must be completed in the liberal arts, with at least 48 of these semester hours taken outside of engineering. 3. Residence Requirement
There are two requirements that must ordinarily be completed in residence at Hofstra: 15 semester hours in the major field of specialization and the last 30 semester hours. The 15 semester hours need not be included within the last 30 hours. 4. General and Major Requirements
The following general and major requirements: WSC 001 or placement examination* and WSC 002 ; SOC 004 , PSY 001 , 3 hours in literature, literature in translation or comparative literature (chosen from distribution courses designated LT); 3 hours in history, philosophy, religion in social sciences (chosen from distribution courses designated HP) and 3 hours in humanities or social sciences. Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits. Courses may not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-. A cumulative average of C or better is required in the courses: ENGG 025 , 028 , 030 , 100 , 113 , 115 , 118 , 182 ; a cumulative average of C or better is required in all engineering courses. Reflecting the fact that not all full-time students can and do adhere to a four year time frame for degree completion, the suggested sequence below shows a possible alignment of courses within that compass. Recommended Sequence - Premedicine Option Total Semester Hours: 131
First Year
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1st Sem. |
2nd Sem. |
| ENGG 015, 010 |
6 |
- |
| ENGG 016 |
- |
3 |
| CHEM 003A, 003B |
4 |
- |
| CHEM 004A, 004B |
- |
4 |
| MATH 071, 072 |
4 |
4 |
| SOC 004 |
- |
3 |
| WSC 001,002 |
3 |
3 |
| Total |
17 |
17 |
Second Year
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1st Sem. |
2nd Sem. |
| ENGG 025, 081, 118 |
- |
9 |
| BIO 012, 011 |
4 |
4 |
| MATH 073 |
4 |
- |
| PHYS 011A, 011B |
5 |
- |
| PHYS 012A |
- |
4 |
| PSY 001 |
4 |
- |
| Total |
17 |
17 |
Third Year
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1st Sem. |
2nd Sem. |
| ENGG 028, 034 |
3 |
1 |
| ENGG 030, 113 |
3 |
3 |
| ENGG 108, 182 |
1 |
3 |
| ENGG 185 |
- |
3 |
| BCHM 162 |
- |
3 |
| CHEM 135, 137 |
5 |
- |
| MATH 131 |
3 |
- |
| PHYS 012B |
1 |
- |
| LT Distribution Course |
- |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
16 |
Fourth Year
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1st Sem. |
2nd Sem. |
| ENGG 026, 100 |
3 |
3 |
| ENGG 165 |
- |
3 |
| ENGG 166, 143G |
3 |
3 |
| ENGG 183, 150 |
4 |
3 |
| Technical electives |
3 |
- |
| Social science or humanities ** |
- |
3 |
| HP Distribution Course |
3 |
- |
| Total |
16 |
15 |
Footnotes
*If this requirement is fulfilled by passing the placement examination, 3 s.h. in the humanities or social sciences should be taken with adviser’s approval.
**With adviser’s approval.
† Biomechanical option will choose technical electives from the following list of courses: BCHM 162 ; CHEM 135 ; ENGG 112 , 116 , 129 , 130 , 131 , 187 , 197 A-Z , 198.
†† Bioelectricity option will choose technical electives from the following list of courses: BCHM 162 ; CHEM 135 ; ENGG 32B, 036, 176 , 177 , 180 , 187 , 197 A-Z , 198.
††† Premedicine option will choose technical electives from the following list of courses: BCHM 163 ; ENGG 101, 112 , 115 , 129 , 130 , 131 , 187 , 197 A-Z , 198.
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