Biomedical Engineering Minor

Lewis Brown, Dean
College of Engineering
Crothers Engineering Hall 201
605-688-4161
e-mail: lewis.brown@sdstate.edu
http://www.sdstate.edu/engr/

Students interested in both engineering and the life sciences, especially medicine, should strongly consider a career in biomedical engineering. Biomedical engineering is defined as the application of the concepts and methods of engineering and the physical sciences to medicine and biology. The biomedical engineering field covers a very broad range of topics from formalized mathematical theory through experimental science and technological development to practical clinical applications. It is a broad multidisciplinary field that offers rewarding careers related to computer science, electrical engineering, engineering physics, mathematics and statistics, mechanical engineering, software engineering and agricultural & biosystems engineering. SDSU has long prepared students for careers in biomedical engineering by tailoring their engineering degrees for this specialty. Engineering students who complete the 18 credit minor will be well prepared for engineering careers in industry or for entering graduate programs for advanced degrees related to biomedical engineering or medicine. The institution has placed graduates in the top M.D. and biomedical engineering graduate schools in the country.

Students desiring the minor in biomedical engineering complete an 18- credit curriculum in addition to their engineering degree, which adds both coursework and practical experience in the field. The minor is intended for engineering majors only and includes courses and experience in three categories: (1) engineering core, (2) life science core, and (3) biomedical engineering core. Before graduation, the student must complete a two-semester capstone design project related to biomedical engineering. Students are also encouraged to seek practical experience by completing an internship in biomedical engineering. The College can provide assistance to students who desire an internship with a biomedical company or research institute.

Student Outcomes:
Students will:

1. demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, engineering and the life sciences by completing a major capstone design project in the field of biomedical engineering;
2. demonstrate an ability to independently conduct literature research on a current biomedical engineering topic and its application/impact on society and his/her engineering major; and
3. demonstrate an ability to communicate biomedical engineering related technical information in high quality written and oral presentation forms.