Minor in Biomedical Engineering (BNG)

Bioengineering (BNG)

Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
CHAIRPERSON: Clinton Rubin, PhD

UNDERGRADUATE DIRECTOR: Molly Frame McMahon, PhD


OFFICE: Bioengineering PHONE: (631) 632-3821
E-MAIL: BMEundergrad@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
WEB ADDRESS: http://www.bme.sunysb.edu/bme


The Bioengineering minor is the same as the Biology Biomedical Engineering Specialization track. It is designed for College of Arts and Sciences students who wish to obtain a more thorough understanding of how physical forces in the natural world influence biological systems. Coursework introduces these concepts and shows how an engineering approach can be useful in dealing with questions in biology and medicine. The program serves as an excellent background for students who wish to prepare for graduate study in bioengineering or a related field, or for a career in which an understanding of engineering concepts would provide an advantage.

Requirements for the Minor in Bioengineering (BNG)

All courses for the minor must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher.
Completion of the minor requires 21-23 credits as outlined below.


    A. Required Courses for each Track


           a. BME 100 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
           b. C-programming for Engineers (ESG 111, ESE 124, or CSE 130)


    B. Specialization Tracks


           a. Biomaterials/Biomechanics


                   i. MEC 260 Engineering Statics
                   ii. BME 303 Biomechanics
                   iii. Calculus III (AMS 261, MAT 203 or MAT 205)
                   iv. Either BME 304-H Genetic Engineering or BME 381 Nanofabrication in
                       Biomedical Applications


           b. Bioelectricity


                   i. ESE 271 Electrical Circuit Analysis I
                   ii. BME 301 Bioelectricity
                   iii. Linear Algebra (AMS 210 or MAT 211)
                   iv. BME 313 Bioinstrumentation


           c. Molecular/Cellular


                   i. BME 304-H Genetic Engineering
                   ii. BME 381 Nanofabrication in Biomedical Applications
                   iii. Any 2 of the following: BME 371 Microfluidics or BME 402

                       Comtemporary Biotechnology or BME 404 Essentials of Tissue 

                       Engineering or BME 430 Engineering Approaches to Drug and Gene

                       Delivery


    C. Upper Division Courses


           a. One advanced biology lecture course
           b. One advanced biology laboratory course