Healthcare Systems Engineering (B.S.)

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Student working with hospital equipment.

Program Coordinator/Contact

Yucheng Liu, Duane Sander Endowed Professor and Department Head
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Crothers Engineering Hall 221, Box 2219
605-688-5426

Program Information

Healthcare Systems Engineering is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses a wide range of technologies to enhance human health and well-being. Healthcare Systems Engineering integrates engineering, computer science, data science, and health sciences. The B.S. in Healthcare Systems Engineering program prepares students for rapidly emerging technologies in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), big data and cybersecurity, health informatics, pharmaceutical development, genetic and tissue engineering, computational physiological modeling, imaging science, as well as healthcare infrastructure, environmental health and safety, rural health, e-health and telemedicine. This program provides students with a mastery of incorporating engineering principles and mathematical methods and using cutting-edge tools and techniques to bridge knowledge gaps between healthcare professionals and engineers.

Course Delivery Format

Instruction occurs through a combination of traditional classroom methods, laboratory exercises using contemporary engineering technologies, and design project experiences.

Requirements for Healthcare Systems Engineering Major: 130 Credits

Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication: SGR #1 Elective Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication: SGR #2 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences: INFO 102 - Data Ethics (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3 and SGR #3 Electives Credits: 3
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities: SGR #4 Elective Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics: MATH 123 - Calculus I (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 4
Goal #6 Natural Sciences:
- CHEM 106 - Chemistry Survey (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 and CHEM 106L - Chemistry Survey Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
  or CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 CHEM 112L - General Chemistry I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
- BIOL 153 - General Biology II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 and BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
  or BIOL 235 - Introduction to Biotechnology (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 2 and BIOL 235L - Introduction to Biotechnology Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1

Major Requirements

BIOL 151 - General Biology I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy (COM) Credits: 3
and BIOL 221L - Human Anatomy Lab (COM) Credits: 1
or VET 223 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals Credits: 3 and VET 223L - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals Lab Credits: 1
BIOL 325 - Physiology (COM) Credits: 3
BIOL 325L - Physiology Lab (COM) Credits: 1
CSC 150 - Computer Science I (COM) [HSDC] Credits: 3
CSC 201 - Introduction to Modern Computing Credits: 2
EE 300 - Basic Electrical Engineering I Credits: 2
EE 300L - Basic Electrical Engineering I Lab Credits: 1
EE 302 - Basic Electrical Engineering II Credits: 2
EE 302L - Basic Electrical Engineering II Lab Credits: 1
EE 422 - Engineering Economics and Management Credits: 2
EM 214 - Statics (COM) Credits: 3
EM 215 - Dynamics Credits: 3
EM 321 - Mechanics of Materials (COM) Credits: 3
EM 331 - Fluid Mechanics (COM) Credits: 3
GE 101 - Introduction to Engineering and Technical Professions [HSDC] Credits: 1
GE 310 - Thinking in Systems Credits: 1
GE 385 - Introduction to Systems Engineering and Management Credits: 3
GE 478 - Healthcare Systems Engineering Capstone I Credits: 3
GE 479 - Healthcare Systems Engineering Capstone II Credits: 3
HIM 150 - Introduction to Digital Health Informatics and Information Management Credits: 3 (DSU)
HIM 169 - Legal Aspects of Health Information Management Credits: 1 (DSU)
HIM 225 - Digital Health Information Systems Credits: 3 (DSU)
HSC 452 - Interprofessional Issues in Health Care Credits: 3
MATH 125 - Calculus II (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 4
ME 212 - Mechanical Engineering Design Technologies Credits: 2
ME 314 - Thermodynamics Credits: 3
NURS 201 - Medical Terminology Credits: 1
or VET 183 - Veterinary Medical Terminology Credits: 1
PHA 470 - Introduction to Drug Discovery and Development Credits: 3
PHYS 207 - Fundamentals of Physics I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
PHYS 207L - Fundamentals of Physics I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
PHYS 209 - Fundamentals of Physics II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
PHYS 209L - Fundamentals of Physics II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
STAT 381 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (COM) Credits: 3

Technical Electives

Students must select 15-16 credits from the following courses including at least 6 credits from CSC, EE, or ME prefix. Students will be able to complete coursework in different emphasis areas including AI/Data, Animal Industry, Pre-Med, and Sensors and Devices. It is strongly recommended that students choose one of the emphasis areas. Credits: 15-16

Emphasis Areas:

¹AI/Data
²Animal Industry
³Pre-Med
⁴Sensors and Devices

AS 101 - Introduction to Animal Science Credits: 3 ²
AS 101L - Introduction to Animal Science Lab Credits: 1 ²
CHEM 108 - Organic and Biochemistry (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 4 ²
CHEM 108L - Organic and Biochemistry Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 ²
CHEM 114 - General Chemistry II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 ³
CHEM 114L - General Chemistry II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 ³
CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry I (COM) Credits: 3 ³
CHEM 326L - Organic Chemistry I Lab (COM) Credits: 1 ³
CHEM 328 - Organic Chemistry II (COM) Credits: 3 ³
CHEM 328L - Organic Chemistry II Lab (COM) Credits: 1 ³
CHEM 464 - Biochemistry I (COM) Credits: 3 ³
CSC 422 - Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Credits: 3 ¹
CSC 485 - AI Assisted Medical Image Processing Credits: 3 ¹
EE 360 - Electronic Devices Credits: 3 ⁴
EE 454 - Biomedical Instrumentation and Electrical Safety Credits: 3 ⁴
EE 460 - Sensor and Measurements Credits: 2 ⁴
EE 460L - Sensor and Measurements Lab Credits: 1 ⁴
HSC 445 - Epidemiology Credits: 3 ²
or VET 403 - Animal Diseases and Their Control Credits: 3 ²
MATH 250 - Introduction to Linear Algebra and Proof Credits: 3 ¹
ME 321 - Fundamentals of Machine Design Credits: 3 ⁴
ME 442 - Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics Credits: 3 ³
ME 446 - Engineering Mechanics in Biomedical Applications Credits: 3 ^{3, 4}
ME 448 - Mechanical Behavior of Biomaterials Credits: 3 ^{3, 4}
NURS 463 - Systems-Based Practice in Healthcare Credits: 3 ³
STAT 415 - R Programming Credits: 3 ¹
STAT 435 - Applied Bioinformatics Credits: 3 ¹
STAT 442 - Exploratory and Cloud-Based Data Analysis Credits: 3 ¹
STAT 451 - Predictive Analytics I Credits: 3 ¹
Other courses with department approval

Total Required Credits: 130

Summary of Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science
System General Education Requirements*	32-33 Credit Hours
Major Requirements	97-98 Credit Hours
Electives**	0 Credit Hours

*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Academic Advising Guide Sheet

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