2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Bioengineering, BS Major in
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Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
Assistant Professor Merna, Program Director
Bioengineering is designed to bridge the gap between biological and engineering sciences through the 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.
The following Bioengineering program concentrations are available:
- Biomechanics
- Bioelectricity
- Premedicine
The course requirements for the premedicine option, which is intended for bioengineering students interested in pursuing health professions, are listed separately.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering (BSBE) program will accomplish the following objectives:
- Practice as a biomedical engineer, bioengineer, engineer, scientist, medical doctor, professional in their chosen field, or pursue an advanced degree. 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, technical foundations, and networking opportunities we have provided 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 successful members 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 010 , 025 , 030 , 081 , 100 , 113 , 118 , 183 ; 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 required courses include:
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 010 , 025 , 030 , 081 , 100 , 113 , 118 , 183 ; 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 Program Sequence - Total Hours: 131
Footnotes
*If this requirement is fulfilled by passing the placement examination, 3 s.h. in the humanities or social sciences should be taken with the adviser’s approval.
**With adviser’s approval.
† Biomechanical option will choose technical electives from the following list of courses: BCHM 162; CHEM 131 or 135; CSC 015; ENGG 110, 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 131 or 135; CSC 015; ENGG 32B, 036, 110, 176, 177, 180, 187, 197 A-Z, 198.
††† Premedicine option will choose technical electives from the following list of courses: BCHM 163; CSC 015; ENGG 101, 110, 112, 115, 129, 130, 131, 187, 197 A-Z, 198.
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