University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING - UNDERGRADUATE www.miami.edu/engineering MISSION The College of Engineering is committed to educating tomorrow s technology leaders for career success. The objective of the College of Engineering is to serve society by offering high quality educational programs in the professional areas that it covers, and by performing research and community service, with high professional standards. The College is dedicated to educating engineers to deal with the major issues of society over the next generation - enhancing competitiveness, advancing health care, coming into harmony with the environment, utilizing technology for humankinds benefit, and supporting a sophisticated infrastructure. The goal of the faculty is to prepare students to be employed effectively in manufacturing, consulting, construction, information technology, service industries, and those related to the medical industry and health care, in roles involving planning, design and implementation at all levels of decision making. Students are broadly prepared in technical, leadership, and management skills. Student development accrues both inside and outside the classroom, with input from faculty, employers, alumni, and other students. They are made acutely aware of environmental and international perspectives. Professional competence in the traditional sense is complemented by a broad capability to function in society. The College places great emphasis on providing students with a learning experience which will enable them to develop productive careers while creating engineering solutions to problems of our society. Learning is centered around real life experiences, which involve an understanding of science, mathematics, social values, and aesthetics, to produce economical solutions to physical problems which society encounters. Protection and enhancement of the environment is stressed at all levels, and emphasis is placed on the creative application of knowledge which will improve the quality of life. DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAMS The College of Engineering has five departments - Biomedical Engineering, Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - offering curricula leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in the following fields: Aerospace Engineering, Architectural Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Engineering Science; Environmental Engineering; Industrial Engineering; and Mechanical Engineering. Interdisciplinary areas of study, areas of specialization within departments, and study in two entirely different areas are available through options, concentrations and dual degree programs. 94
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 ACCREDITATION The programs in Aerospace Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Market Place, Suite 050, Baltimore, MD 2202-402, telephone: (40) 47-7700. The program in Engineering Science is not accredited. The College offers graduate programs leading to degrees both in the traditional and interdisciplinary areas of study. Programs leading to the M.S. degree may include specialization in the following areas of study: Architectural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Informatics, Structural Engineering, and Thermal and Fluid Sciences. A joint M.S.I.E./M.B.A. program and a M.S. program in Management of Technology are offered in conjunction with the School of Business Administration, a M.S. in Environmental Health and Safety in conjunction with the School of Medicine and a M.S. in Occupational Health and Safety in conjunction with the School of Medicine. Combined BS/MS Program The College offers a five-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science BS/MS degree program in Architectural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. This program is specifically designed for those students who want to pursue their graduate study as they are completing their undergraduate study. The special conditions and processes for the five-year BS/MS Program are as follows: Requirements: You must be an undergraduate student in the College of Engineering (CoE). A master s degree is considered the first professional degree in engineering. The Admission Committee will carefully review academic credentials for admission into our M.S. program. Students should discuss the program and possibility of entering with an academic advisor. Completed applications are due prior to the beginning of the final exams in your junior year. Application Process: Get the application form (It is different for US students and International students) from the CoE Office of Admission, fill it out and then return it to the same office. The application fee is waived for currently enrolled students in the CoE. 95
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 Take the GRE Examination before the end of your senior year and attain a combined score of more than 000 on the Verbal and Quantitative portions. Financial Implications: Many financial aid programs, including those offered by the University and the federal and state governments are restricted to coursework required to complete an undergraduate degree. For further information contact the University of Miami Financial Aid Office. Once admitted into BS-MS program: In your senior year when you have a fulltime undergraduate status, you may take a maximum of twelve (2) graduate credits (a maximum of six (6) credits per semester). In order to register for these classes, you must complete and submit the UM Graduate School "Application for Undergraduate to Take Graduate Course special form. During your last one or two semesters, when you are taking graduate course work only, register as a graduate student. A student wishing to withdraw from the BS/MS Program without the MS degree must complete all the requirements for the BS degree. To qualify for the MS degree, the student must meet all the pertinent Graduate School requirements, including an acceptable score on the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) and a minimum of.0 GPA in the credits applied toward the MS degree. The student is awarded both the BS and MS degrees at the end of the fifth year when all degree requirements are satisfied. The Doctor of Philosophy Degree is currently offered in the area of Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The Ph.D. programs in Interdepartmental Graduate Studies permit, with approval of the Graduate Council, highly qualified students to pursue a privileged individualized program which cuts across disciplinary lines. The Bulletin of the Graduate School presents more detailed information on these graduate programs. The College is primarily housed in the J. Neville McArthur Building. Completed in 959 and renovated in 984, this attractive building is the gift of the late J. Neville McArthur, who was a member of the Board of Trustees and a prominent citizen and dairyman. The Engineering Annex is also a gift of the McArthur family. Students in the College of Engineering come from all parts of the United States and from many nations throughout the world, comprising one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan engineering student bodies in the country. 96
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 ENGINEERING LABORATORIES The College of Engineering maintains a variety of well-equipped laboratories adequate for undergraduate instruction and providing for graduate and sponsored research. COMPUTER LABORATORIES Clarke Computational Laboratory Computer Graphics Laboratory BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORIES Biomedical Design and Instrumentation Laboratory Biomaterials/Circulatory Assist Device Laboratory Biomedical Atomic Force Microscopy Laboratory Biomedical Optics Laboratory Diabetes Tissue Engineering Laboratory Joint Bioengineering and Endourology Laboratory Measurements Laboratory Medical Imaging Laboratory Neuroprosthetics Research Group Neurosensory Engineering Laboratory Stem Cell and Mechanobiology Laboratory Tissue Biomechanics Laboratory Tissue Engineering Laboratory CIVIL, ARCHITECTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LABORATORIES Environmental Engineering Laboratory Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory Mechanics of Solids and Materials Laboratory Structures and Materials Laboratory Sustainable Building Systems Laboratory ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES Electronics Laboratory Wireless Communications Laboratory Digital Signal Processing Laboratory Electrical Machinery Laboratory Digital Design Laboratory Microprocessor Laboratory Photonics and Micro-Devices Laboratory Distributed Decision Environments Laboratory Underwater Imaging Laboratory Networks Laboratory Embedded Systems Laboratory Computer Vision and Image Processing Laboratory Information Technology Laboratory Multimedia Laboratory Digital Audio and Speech Processing Laboratory Optics and Fiber Communications Laboratory ECE Computer Laboratory Nanophotonics and Devices Laboratory MEMS and VLSI Laboratory INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING LABORATORIES 97
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory Industrial Hygiene Laboratory Biomechanics and Gait Laboratory Human Factors and Aging Research Laboratory Productivity Research Laboratory Work Design Laboratory Work Physiology Laboratory Systems and Operations Research Laboratory Industrial Ventilation Laboratory Robotics Laboratory MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING LABORATORIES Aerospace Materials Simulation Laboratory Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory Design and Manufacturing Laboratory Fuel Cells Laboratory Thermo-Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Integrated Nano-Bio-Systems Laboratory Internal Combustion Laboratory Materials Laboratory Materials Modeling Laboratory Measurements Laboratory Multifunctional Composite Materials Laboratory Optimization and Reliability Laboratory Robotics and Intelligent Systems Engineering Laboratory Stress Analysis Laboratory Tissue Biomechanics Laboratory Wind Tunnel Laboratory ACADEMIC POLICIES ADMISSION Admission to the College of Engineering is covered under the section on Admission to the University in the General Information section of this Bulletin. Algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry, chemistry, computer literacy, and physics are high school subjects that are appropriate for students planning on entering the College. The academic work of each transfer student will be evaluated on an individual basis, and the student will be enrolled in the College at an appropriate level. 98
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION The College believes that emphasis should be placed on the student s ultimate level of attainment in selected subject areas. For those students whose preparation is advanced beyond that of the average secondary school graduate, the University provides proficiency examinations and schedules the students for more advanced work. Graduation for these students may be accelerated. For those students whose secondary school preparation has not provided an adequate background, the University offers preparatory courses. Graduation for these students may be delayed accordingly. The student s program of study is selected jointly with an advisor, with special attention to the individual student s needs. Flexibility is ordinarily possible within the framework of sound education in the essential fundamentals and within the development of depth in selected fields of design and analysis. An examination of a typical curriculum given under the various department sections of this Bulletin shows that there is a strong common core of studies. Therefore, students uncertain of their ultimate field of specialization retain a high degree of mobility to enable them to transfer from one curriculum to another. Each student must demonstrate upon admission an adequate preparation in the necessary skills of reading, writing, and mathematics. Placement test scores will indicate which, if any, supplementary courses must be taken the first semester. Although these courses are recorded for University credit, the student must take the full curriculum, as listed, in addition to these courses. Students not prepared in these areas are advised to make every effort to correct deficiencies before the first semester. Completion of any of the prescribed curricula, except Engineering Science, with an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 (C) in all course work, to include all accepted work from other institution(s), is the basic requirement for graduation in the College. An average of C also must be attained in all work attempted at the University of Miami and the professional studies. The Engineering Science curriculum, because of its special purpose, has a higher requirement, i.e., a grade point average of.0 (B). The requirements for graduation as specified by each Department and Program reflect the general education requirements of the University of Miami and the requirements of the appropriate accrediting agencies. The curricula contain required courses and elective courses. No course required for graduation may be taken under the credit-no credit (Credit- Only) option. Students are expected to make satisfactory progress toward graduation by meeting the criteria established above. Whenever a student fails to demonstrate positive academic progress, he/she may be placed on academic probation or dismissed by the College of Engineering Scholastic Standards and Advising (SSA) Committee. 99
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 General Educational Requirements Areas of Knowledge Students at the College of Engineering fulfill the Areas of Knowledge requirement by completing three cognates, one from each of the three areas of the university curriculum: Arts & Humanities; People & Society; and Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. For students in the College of Engineering, their engineering major will count as a cognate in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. These students have to complete a cognate in People & Society and Arts & Humanities. A cognate is a group of at least three courses for at least nine credits, related in a topical, thematic, interdisciplinary, sequential, or other fashion, so that completion of a cognate provides coherent depth of knowledge. Each cognate has course options that allow students to complete the cognate in a manner that meets their interests, while staying within the coherent focus of the cognate. While students are required to take three cognates to fulfill the Areas of Knowledge requirement, there is no limit to the number of additional cognates students may complete. All cognates completed by students are listed on the students transcripts, thus certifying their depth of knowledge in those areas. The university offers a large number and range of cognates. All approved cognates are visible in a cognate search engine (at www.miami.edu/cognates) that allows students to search for cognates based on cognate features, cognate courses, and keywords. Each cognate is administered by a department or program that is designated as the Responsible Academic Unit (RAU) for the cognate. Enquiries regarding a cognate should be directed to the cognate's RAU. To satisfy the University of Miami general education requirements on writing across the curriculum, at least six credits from the People and Society or Humanities and Arts cognate must be in writing sections (W) (note: all English and literature courses are considered writing courses). The remainder of the required writing is satisfied by writing within the engineering design and laboratory courses. The student s official records are maintained by the Office of Enrollment Services. It is the student s obligation to take the initiative to assure that all requirements are being met in conformity with his/her own graduation plans. DEGREE PROGRAMS DUAL MAJORS Dual majors are offered for engineering students with strong interest in related fields of study such as Physics or Mathematics. In order to obtain a dual major in one of these areas, the student will have to obtain, in parallel, a degree in one of the engineering programs, plus additional course work approved by the dual majors department. Further information on this dual major program may be obtained from the Dean s Office of the College. 400
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 MINORS Minors are offered by the College of Engineering. The departments of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering offer minors with various areas of specialization. Details of each area of concentration and its requirements may be found under each departmental listing. Engineering students can earn a minor offered by any other College/School within the University of Miami, including the College of Engineering. In cases where the major degree requirements satisfy some of the requirements for the minor, at least six credits beyond the major degree requirements must be taken in the minor subject area to earn a minor. Minors in Engineering require a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the courses required for the minor. HONORS Students who show both promise and superior performance may receive academic advantages, certain privileges, and recognition through admission to the Honors Program of the University. Please refer to the HONORS PROGRAMS section, which appears elsewhere in this Bulletin, for information on these programs. FOOTE FELLOWS IN CoE The Foote Fellows Program was established in honor of former President Edward T. Foote, II. The Foote Fellows Program is intended for students who enter the University with advanced knowledge in several disciplines, who demonstrate intellectual rigor and who are highly motivated thinkers and researchers. In the College of Engineering this program offers such students the opportunity to explore their academic interests without the strictures of the People and Society and Humanities and Arts cognates distribution requirements unless it is part of their engineering program as well as a broader choice of technical electives in their engineering program. DEPARTMENTAL HONORS PROGRAM A student in the College of Engineering may graduate with Departmental Honors noted upon his/her diploma and transcript upon fulfillment of the following requirements: A. Completion of at least 8 credits of course work in honors courses and/or in courses at the 500 level, including 6 credits in independent study, senior thesis, or designated advanced or special honors courses specified by the department, with grades of at least B in these 6 credits. B. Attainment of at least a.4 overall grade point average. Transfer students must also attain at least a.4 grade point average in all work taken at the University of Miami. C. Attainment of at least a.5 average in the departmental major courses. D. A written request from the student to the departmental faculty during his/her semester of expected graduation stating the desire to graduate with Departmental Honors, and specifying those courses taken in compliance with section (A) above. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN ENGINEERING In cooperation with the University s School of Continuing Studies, the College of Engineering offers practicing engineers advanced or specialized training without having to meet the 40
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 stringent entrance requirements of the Graduate School. Persons holding Bachelor s degrees, registered as Professional Engineers, or possessing equivalent qualifications can be granted Certificates of Proficiency by the University after completing fifteen semester-hours of course work in a specified field of engineering. Study programs are arranged on an individual basis by each student and his/her advisor. Detailed information on Certificate Programs can be requested from the Office of the Dean of Engineering. THE INTERNSHIP COOPERATIVE PROGRAM The Cooperative Program takes its name from the close cooperation that exists between the College and participating employers. This arrangement attempts to insure that each student s academic and work experience will integrate and contribute significantly to his/her overall growth and professional development. Interviews and screening by both the employer and Cooperative Program personnel attempt to match the needs of the employer carefully with the interests and capability of the student. ADVANTAGES TO THE STUDENT:. Offers on-the-job experience to supplement the academic degree program. 2. Offers potential long term career employment with the Cooperative Program employer.. The experience obtained makes the student, upon graduation, potentially much more valuable to any future employer. Upon completion of an appropriate amount and level of experience, graduation in the Cooperative Program may be recognized by a special seal on the student s diploma. 4. Helps the student to verify whether or not his/her career or specialty choice is correct. 5. Tends to increase motivation and to make academic studies more meaningful. 6. Earnings from Cooperative Program employment can cover a significant portion of the student s college expenses. 7. Certain work experience may shorten the experience requirements, after graduation, for eligibility for professional registration. 8. Helps to develop the students understanding of human relations and the lifelong need of learning to balance appropriately the demands on ones time of multiple duties such as studying, employment, daily necessities, family obligations, etc. ADVANTAGES TO THE EMPLOYER:. Offers an opportunity to recruit and screen potential employees in the fields of engineering. 2. The Cooperative Program maintains an up-to-date roster of available undergraduate and graduate students, many with previous experience. This roster offers employers means of obtaining employees to meet fluctuating work loads, on relatively short notice.. Students in the Cooperative Program can provide good company public relations with their classmates. 4. Participation in a Cooperative Program serves the profession by providing opportunities for many capable and well deserving young persons to attend a University, who otherwise might lack the financial ability or motivation to attend. 402
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 TYPES OF COOPERATIVE PROGRAM ARRANGEMENTS CONTINUOUS WORK-STUDY An arrangement involving a combination of part-time employment (5 or more hours per week) and a credit hour academic load which is appropriately reduced from the normal fulltime load to balance the employment duties. Full-time employment may be undertaken during the summer period. Two students may be used during the year to share the hours of a full-time position (20 hours each student). In some instances, an individual student will hold a full-time position and carry a light academic load in evening and/or early morning classes. ALTERNATING WORK-STUDY An arrangement involving two students alternating full-time employment and full-time study. Students alternate positions of work and study at the end of each semester (including the summer), and thereby provide the equivalent employee time of a full-time position year-round. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM University of Miami students enrolled in the College of Engineering are eligible to enter the Cooperative Program. Initial entry into the Program is limited to superior students. Normally, work assignments are not given until the equivalent of one or two semesters of full-time academic work is completed. Currently, most students in the Program are under continuous work-study arrangements. STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS The College of Engineering encourages its students to take advantage of one of the University of Miami s numerous study abroad options in Latin America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. Of particular interest to Engineering students are the following: internships (unpaid and paid) in Spain, England, France, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Australia in which professional work experience is carried out abroad; course work at Engineering schools abroad for a semester or an academic year; summer programs in intensive Language instruction, Humanities and Social Sciences abroad. The cost of attending these programs is equivalent to University of Miami tuition and fees. Almost all University of Miami financial aid is granted. With prior approval and detailed curriculum advice, courses taken abroad will apply towards graduation. THE MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM The objective of this program is to educate engineers in how to exploit their technological knowledge. This is a vital, but often neglected, link in achieving competitiveness in the global marketplace. The basic premise motivating this approach is the recognition that in today s world, technology is the backbone of the business enterprise system and that wealth can only be created through production of goods and services. This program will educate engineers in a multitude of subjects bridging the gap between product technology, production technology and the marketplace, which is the ultimate customer of engineering contributions. The program consists of four courses:. Quality in Design of Products and Production Systems 2. Entrepreneurship for Engineers. Production Systems Design 4. Management of Technology. 40
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 A project is required at the end of the program, but is threaded throughout the program starting with the first course. Upon completion of the program, the student will receive a special certificate of completion. This program is available to all qualified students in all departments of the College of Engineering. Admission to the Program Admission to this supplemental program will be by application submitted by the candidate or by nomination by an advisor or department chair. All applications will be reviewed by a standing committee. Students must meet the prerequisite of each course before enrolling in it. Requirements for the Certificate The program is an add-on to existing curriculum. Students must complete all courses designated in order to qualify for the certificate. A notation will be made on the student s transcript recognizing their completion of the special program. No designation will be made on the diploma. Course Sequence Courses are recommended to be taken in the sequence indicated above. Team Work Students will be encouraged to work on projects in teams. Multidisciplinary teams will also be encouraged. 404
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING - Dept. Code: BME http://www.miami.edu/bme INTRODUCTION Biomedical engineering is a multidisciplinary field at the interface of traditional engineering disciplines and biological sciences. Biomedical engineers apply engineering principles and techniques to solve problems in medicine and biology. Applications include the design of medical devices, implants and prostheses, the development of new biomaterials or drug delivery systems, cellular or tissue engineering, medical applications of optics and lasers, or the acquisition and interpretation of physiological signals and medical images for diagnostic and monitoring purposes. Biomedical engineering has an impact on virtually all fields of medicine. The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami was formally established in 979 as a graduate program. The four-year undergraduate program leading to the B.S degree in BME was created approximately ten years later to address the growing importance of the field and the need for professional biomedical engineers. The undergraduate BME program at the University of Miami was the first of its kind in Florida, with the first class of B.S.B.E. students graduating in 99. It has been Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) since 997. The Department of Biomedical Engineering also offers graduate courses leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. In addition, qualified undergraduate students may apply for the combined BS/MS program (details are provided following the curricula for the BS degrees). Graduates of the biomedical engineering undergraduate program find employment in industry or continue their studies either in graduate school or in a professional school in medicine and other health-related disciplines (such as dentistry, optometry, orthotics), law or business. Some special features of the program include the small class size and open-door policy of the faculty, which facilitates student-faculty interaction. The Department has very strong ties with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Undergraduate students have a wide range of research and internship opportunities in some of the leading research laboratories in their respective field. The Department strongly encourages undergraduate student participation in research and professional activities. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the biomedical engineering program is to prepare students to become knowledgeable and skilled engineers with an understanding of the ethical and other professional aspects of biomedical engineering. Design skills and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team are emphasized. 405
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES The educational objectives of the biomedical engineering program at the University of Miami are to graduate engineers who:. have a sound background in the fundamentals of engineering, physical and life sciences, and are prepared to solve problems at the interface of engineering and life sciences. 2. have mastered the skills and knowledge expected by the biomedical industry.. are prepared to enter graduate and professional degree programs, as well as other careers. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Curriculum: The three educational objectives of the Biomedical Engineering program are achieved via the implementation of a curriculum with four parallel concentrations which include a common core and concentration-specific courses. The core curriculum is designed to provide a broad foundation in the basic sciences and in engineering. Concentrationspecific courses provide the depth required to be proficient engineers. The four concentrations are Electrical (E), Mechanical (M), Biomaterials and Tissue (B) and Premedical (P). The Premed concentration satisfies the requirements for admission to medical school and provides depth in the area of biomaterials and tissue engineering. The Electrical concentration provides depth in the area of biomedical instrumentation and electronics. The Mechanical concentration provides depth in the area of biomechanics. The Biomaterials and Tissue Concentration provides depth in the area of biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. The curriculum is designed to provide all graduates with the analytical and design skills required to formulate and solve problems at the interface of engineering and life sciences. Outstanding students are prepared for graduate studies or medical school. Required courses in the humanities and social sciences provide students with an awareness of social, ethical and environmental issues related to their profession. The curriculum has been carefully designed with the prerequisite structure in mind so that students have to draw from previously acquired knowledge to complete the upper level course requirements successfully. The curriculum includes two or three technical electives selected by the student based on their individual professional interests. The curriculum places a special emphasis on written and oral communication skills. Many of the Biomedical Engineering courses, as well as the capstone design project, include a requirement for a written term paper and oral presentation on a course-related topic related to the class. Design experience: The biomedical engineering design experience is integrated in the curriculum throughout the four years of study, starting in the freshman year with the Introduction to Biomedical Engineering course. Each semester includes classroom or laboratory courses which place a heavy emphasis on theoretical and practical biomedical engineering design concepts. Students complete a -credit course which covers the basic principles of biomedical engineering design in the second semester of the junior year. The design experience culminates in the senior year with a year-long capstone Senior Design Project. The Senior Design Project is typically completed by teams of two to four students who build on their knowledge and previous design experience to solve one major design problem which integrates the various components of the curriculum.. 406
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 Teaching and design laboratories: Biomedical Engineering students have open access to several teaching laboratories which are used for the laboratory courses and design projects. The laboratory equipment and instructional modules are geared towards instruction in the areas of tissue mechanics, instrumentation, measurements, biomedical optics, physiological signals, tissue engineering, among others. Undergraduate research and internships: Biomedical Engineering students are strongly encouraged to gain research or professional experience through internships. Many undergraduate students conduct research in laboratories at the Department of Biomedical Engineering and at the School of Medicine, or are hired as interns by the local biomedical industry. DEGREE PROGRAMS The department offers one degree program with four concentrations: Electrical, Mechanical, Biomaterials and Tissue, and Premed. A list of the core science and engineering courses common to all four concentrations is provided below, followed by a tabular listing of the course requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering for each concentration. 407
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Core curriculum (Courses common to all 4 concentrations) COMMON CORE - MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE MTH 5 Calculus I for Engineers 5 MTH 62 Calculus II 4 MTH Ordinary Differential Equations IEN Applied Probability & Statistics BIL 50 General Biology 4 BIL 5 General Biology Laboratory CHM Principles of Chemistry I CHM 2 Principles of Chemistry II CHM Chemistry Laboratory I CHM 4 Chemistry Laboratory II PHY 205 University Physics I PHY 206 University Physics II PHY 207 University Physics III PHY 208 University Physics II Lab PHY 209 University Physics III Lab TOTAL COMMON CREDITS 9 COMMON CORE - ENGINEERING BME Introduction to Engineering I BME 2 Introduction to Engineering II 2 BME 265 Medical Systems Physiology BME 0 Mathematical Analysis in Biomedical Engineering BME Matlab for Biomedical Engineers BME 0 Foundations of Medical Imaging 408
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 BME 5 Biomaterials BME 75 Fundamentals of Biomechanics BME 40 Senior Project BME 402 Senior Project II 2 BME 40 Senior Project III BME 440 Biomedical Measurements 4 BME 450 Biomedical Transport Phenomena BME 470 Biomedical Signal Analysis BME 480 Biomedical Instrumentation EEN 8 Introduction to Programming EEN 20 Electrical Circuit Theory EEN 204 Electrical Circuits Laboratory Biomedical Laboratory* TOTAL COMMON CREDITS 48 *Biomedical Laboratory is one of the following -credit biomedical engineering laboratory courses: BME 95 - Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Engineering BME 506 - Computer-Aided Design for BME BME 507 - LabView Applications for BME BME 566 - Tissue Engineering Lab 409
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Electrical Concentration ( credits) BME Introduction to Engineering I ENG 05 English Composition I MTH 5 Calculus I for Engineers 5 PHY 205 University Physics I People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* 7 BIL 50 General Biology 4 BIL 5 General Biology Laboratory CHM 2 Principles of Chemistry II CHM 4 Chemistry Laboratory II EEN 20 Electrical Circuit Theory MTH Ordinary Differential Equations PHY 207 University Physics III 8 BME Matlab for Biomedical Engineers BME 75 Fundamentals of Biomechanics BME 470 Biomedical Signal Analysis EEN 04 Logic Design EEN 05 Electronics I People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* 6 FRESHMAN YEAR 7 SOPHOMORE YEAR JUNIOR YEAR BME 2 Introduction to Engineering II 2 CHM Principles of Chemistry I CHM Chemistry Laboratory I ENG 07 Writing about Science MTH 62 Calculus II 4 PHY 206 University Physics II PHY 208 University Physics II Lab BME 265 Medical Systems Physiology BME 0 Mathematical Analysis in BME EEN 8 Introduction to Programming EEN 204 Electrical Circuits Laboratory IEN Applied Probability & Statistics PHY 209 University Physics III Lab Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* 7 BME 0 Foundations of Medical Imaging BME 5 Biomaterials BME 40 Senior Project BME 440 Biomedical Measurements 4 EEN 5 Digital Design Laboratory Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* 5 40
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 BME 402 Senior Project II 2 BME 450 Biomedical Transport Phenomena BME 480 Biomedical Instrumentation BME 507 LabView Applications for Biomedical Engineering Technical Elective Lab*** Technical Elective** People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* 6 SENIOR YEAR BME 40 Senior Project III BME 540 Computer Based medical Instrumentation BME 54 Medical Electronics Systems Laboratory 2 BME 570 Advanced Biomedical Signal Processing Technical Elective** Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* 7 * Students must complete a minimum of PS cognate and HA cognate to be selected from the list of available cognates. Each cognate should be a minimum of courses (9 credits). ** Technical Electives are chosen from the BME course offerings (00 level and above) with the approval of the advisor. Any other courses selected need to be approved by the advisor and the chairperson. *** Technical Elective Labs are selected from BME506, BME566 or BME95. 4
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical Concentration ( credits) BME Introduction to Engineering I ENG 05 English Composition I MTH 5 Calculus I for Engineers 5 PHY 205 University Physics I People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* 7 BIL 50 General Biology 4 BIL 5 General Biology Laboratory CHM 2 Principles of Chemistry II CHM 4 Chemistry Laboratory II EEN 20 Electrical Circuit Theory MTH Ordinary Differential Equations PHY 207 University Physics III 8 BME Matlab for Biomedical Engineers BME 0 Foundations of Medical Imaging BME 75 Fundamentals of Biomechanics BME 470 Biomedical Signal Analysis MAE 202 Dynamics Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A FRESHMAN YEAR 7 SOPHOMORE YEAR 7 JUNIOR YEAR BME 2 Introduction to Engineering II 2 CHM Principles of Chemistry I CHM Chemistry Laboratory I ENG 07 Writing about Science MTH 62 Calculus II 4 PHY 206 University Physics II PHY 208 University Physics II Lab BME 265 Medical Systems Physiology BME 0 Mathematical Analysis in BME CAE 20 Mechanics of Solids I EEN 8 Introduction to Programming EEN 204 Electrical Circuits Laboratory PHY 209 University Physics III Lab Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* BME 5 Biomaterials BME 40 Senior Project I BME 440 Biomedical Measurements 4 BME 450 Biomedical Transport Phenomena IEN Applied Probability & Statistics People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* 42
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 Elective)* 6 BME 402 Senior Project II 2 BME 480 Biomedical Instrumentation BME 506 Computer-Aided Design for Biomedical Engineers BME 575 Tissue Mechanics Technical Elective** Technical Elective Lab*** People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* 6 7 SENIOR YEAR BME 40 Senior Project III BME 460 Physiological fluid mechanics BME 587 Finite Element Analysis for Engineers Technical Elective** Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* * Students must complete a minimum of PS cognate and HA cognate to be selected from the list of available cognates. Each cognate should be a minimum of courses (9 credits). ** Technical Electives are chosen from the BME course offerings (00 level and above) with the approval of the advisor. Any other courses selected need to be approved by the advisor and the chairperson. *** Technical Elective Labs are selected from BME507, BME566 or BME95. 5 4
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Biomaterials and Tissue Concentration ( credits) BME Introduction to Engineering I ENG 05 English Composition I MTH 5 Calculus I for Engineers 5 PHY 205 University Physics I People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* 7 BIL 50 General Biology 4 BIL 5 General Biology Laboratory CHM 2 Principles of Chemistry II CHM 4 Chemistry Laboratory II EEN 20 Electrical Circuit Theory MTH Ordinary Differential Equations PHY 207 University Physics III 8 BME Matlab for Biomedical Engineers BME 0 Foundations of Medical Imaging BME 5 Biomaterials CHM 20 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) CHM 205 Organic Chemistry Lab I IEN Applied Probability & Statistics FRESHMAN YEAR 7 SOPHOMORE YEAR 7 JUNIOR YEAR BME 2 Introduction to Engineering II 2 CHM Principles of Chemistry I CHM Chemistry Laboratory I ENG 07 Writing about Science MTH 62 Calculus II 4 PHY 206 University Physics II PHY 208 University Physics II Lab BME 02 Cellular Engineering BME 265 Medical Systems Physiology BME 0 Mathematical Analysis in BME EEN 8 Introduction to Programming EEN 204 Electrical Circuits Laboratory PHY 209 University Physics Lab III People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* BME 75 Fundamentals of Biomechanics BME 40 Senior Project I BME 440 Biomedical Measurements 4 BME 470 Biomedical Signal Analysis CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* 44
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* 7 7 BME 402 Senior Project II 2 BME 450 Biomedical Transport Phenomena BME 565 Tissue Engineering BME 566 Cell and Tissue Engineering Lab Tech. Elective** People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* 5 SENIOR YEAR BME 40 Senior Project III BME 480 Biomedical Instrumentation BME 55 Advanced Biomaterials Technical Elective** Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* * Students must complete a minimum of PS cognate and HA cognate to be selected from the list of available cognates. Each cognate should be a minimum of courses (9 credits).. ** Technical Electives are chosen from the BME course offerings (00 level and above) with the approval of the advisor. Any other courses selected need to be approved by the advisor and the chairperson. 5 45
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Premed Concentration ( credits) BME Introduction to Engineering I ENG 05 English Composition I MTH 5 Calculus I for Engineers 5 PHY 205 University Physics I People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* 7 BIL 50 General Biology 4 BIL 5 General Biology Laboratory CHM 2 Principles of Chemistry II CHM 4 Chemistry Laboratory II EEN 20 Electrical Circuit Theory MTH Ordinary Differential Equations PHY 207 University Physics III 8 BME 0 Foundations of Medical Imaging BME 5 Biomaterials CHM 20 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) CHM 205 Organic Chemistry Lab I EEN 204 Electrical Circuits Laboratory IEN Applied Probability & Statistics FRESHMAN YEAR 7 SOPHOMORE YEAR 8 JUNIOR YEAR BME 2 Introduction to Engineering II 2 CHM Principles of Chemistry I CHM Chemistry Laboratory I ENG 07 Writing about Science MTH 62 Calculus II 4 PHY 206 University Physics II PHY 208 University Physics II Lab BIL 60 Evolution & Biodiversity 4 BIL 6 Evolution & Biodiversity Lab BME 265 Medical Systems Physiology BME 0 Mathematical Analysis in BME EEN 8 Introduction to Programming PHY 209 University Physics Lab III People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* BME Matlab for Biomedical Engineers BME 75 Foundations of Biomechanics BME 40 Senior Project I Advanced Bioscience Elective*** Advanced Bioscience Elective*** Technical or Science Lab Elective****.. 46
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* 7 BME 402 Senior Project II 2 BME 440 Biomedical Measurements 4 BME 470 Biomedical Signal Analysis Tech. Elective** Technical Elective Lab***** People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* 6 5 SENIOR YEAR BME 40 Senior Project III BME 450 Biomedical Transport Phenomena BME 480 Biomedical Instrumentation Technical Elective** Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* * Students must complete a minimum of PS cognate and HA cognate to be selected from the list of available cognates. Each cognate should be a minimum of courses (9 credits). Students in the Premed Concentration are highly encouraged to choose cognates that include PSY0 and SOC 0.. ** Technical Electives are chosen from the BME course offerings (00 level and above) with the approval of the advisor. Any other courses selected need to be approved by the advisor and the chairperson. *** Advanced Bioscience Elective is to be chosen from BMB260, BIL250, BIL255, BIL268, CHM202, or BMB402. Students should verify admission requirements of their medical school of interest to verify Adv. Bioscience requirements, e.g. organic chemistry II, biochemistry, or both **** Technical or Science Elective Lab is selected from BME506, BME507, BME566 or BME95 or from a science lab complementing the Adv Bioscience Elective (e.g., CHM or BIL lab). ***** Technical Elective Lab is selected from BME506, BME507, BME566 or BME95. 5 47
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (Any of the three Concentrations) AND MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Juniors from any of the three BME Concentrations who have maintained at least a.0 CGPA have the option to apply for admission to the combined BS-MS in Biomedical Engineering program. Those who are accepted into this accelerated program must maintain at least a.0 CGPA and a minimum of a.0 GPA for the final 0 credits to meet the requirements of the Graduate School. The participants are excused from BME 402/40 Senior Design II and III, but are required to complete BME 605/606 Master Design Project I and II. Up to twelve credits of Technical electives earned during the fourth year are counted toward the 0 credits required for the MS degree. Students must be registered for a minimum of 2 undergraduate credits per semester in their senior year. Students can register for a maximum of 6 graduate credits per semester in their senior year. A typical curriculum of the BS/MS is shown below for all four concentrations. If a student needs to withdraw from the BS/MS BME program then all the requirements for the specific BS BME Concentration must be completed for graduation with the BS BME degree. 48
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 BS/MS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Electrical Concentration BME Introduction to Engineering I ENG 05 English Composition I MTH 5 Calculus I for Engineers 5 PHY 205 University Physics I People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* 7 BIL 50 General Biology 4 BIL 5 General Biology Laboratory CHM 2 Principles of Chemistry II CHM 4 Chemistry Laboratory II EEN 20 Electrical Circuit Theory MTH Ordinary Differential Equations PHY 207 University Physics III 8 BME Matlab for Biomedical Engineers BME 75 Fundamentals of Biomechanics BME 470 Biomedical Signal Analysis EEN 04 Logic Design EEN 05 Electronics I People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* 6 FRESHMAN YEAR 7 SOPHOMORE YEAR JUNIOR YEAR BME 2 Introduction to Engineering II 2 CHM Principles of Chemistry I CHM Chemistry Laboratory I ENG 07 Writing about Science MTH 62 Calculus II 4 PHY 206 University Physics II PHY 208 University Physics II Lab BME 265 Medical Systems Physiology BME 0 Mathematical Analysis in BME EEN 8 Introduction to Programming EEN 204 Electrical Circuits Laboratory IEN Applied Probability & Statistics PHY 209 University Physics III Lab Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* 7 BME 0 Foundations of Medical Imaging BME 5 Biomaterials BME 40 Senior Project BME 440 Biomedical Measurements 4 EEN 5 Digital Design Laboratory Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* 5 49
University of Miami Bulletin, 204-205 BME 450 Biomedical Transport Phenomena BME 480 Biomedical Instrumentation BME 507 LabView Applications for Biomedical Engineering Technical Elective Lab** People and Society Cognate (P&S Elective)* Undergraduate elective**** Technical Elective (Graduate)*** Technical Elective (Graduate)*** SENIOR YEAR BME 540 Computer Based medical Instrumentation BME 54 Medical Electronics Systems Laboratory 2 BME 570 Advanced Biomedical Signal Processing Humanities and Arts Cognate (H&A Elective)* Undergraduate elective**** Technical Elective (Graduate)*** Technical Elective (Graduate)*** 8 8 FIFTH YEAR (GRADUATE) BME 605 M.S. Design Project I BME 606 M.S. Design Project II Technical Elective*** Technical Elective *** Technical Elective (600 level)*** Technical Elective (600 level)*** 9 * Students must complete a minimum of PS cognate and HA cognate to be selected from the list of available cognates. Each cognate should be a minimum of courses (9 credits). ** Technical Elective Labs are selected from BME506, BME566 or BME95. *** All Technical Electives are taken as graduate courses. They are graduate-level courses (500 level and above) chosen from the BME course offerings with the approval of the advisor. A minimum of 6 credits of technical electives must be taken at the 600 level. Non- BME courses need to be approved by the advisor and the chairperson. **** The undergraduate elective is any undergraduate level course with a number of credits sufficient to ensure that the student is enrolled for a total of 2 undergraduate credits during each semester of the senior year. The undergraduate elective can be any undergraduate class, but students are encouraged to select an engineering or science course. 9 420