Course Flowsheets
These interactive guides provide a semester-by-semester outline of the courses within a curriculum in a "flowsheet" format. The flowsheets enable students and advisors to visualize the pre-, co-, and post-requisites associated with a course. This tool provides a means for students to understand how courses within a curriculum are linked and provides guidance regarding course scheduling.
The effective academic year (AY) refers to the academic year a student is admitted to the major. Academic years listed with a red font represent years in which a curriculum revision was implemented. Please see the Undergraduate Catalog for detailed information regarding effective academic years.
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Freshmen Flowsheet for Biomedical Engineering BS
(Effective AY 2012-13 )
(Effective AY 2012-13 )
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MTH 141 MTH 141LR College Calculus 1Lecture Beginning of a three-semester sequence in calculus for students of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering. Covers differentiation and integration with applications. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. This course is the same as MTH 136 + 137 and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Req:70+ all parts of MRA, or C or better in ULC148, MTH108, 114, 115, 121, 131, D or better in MTH141, 3 on AP Calc or 4-5 on AP Pre-Calc or concurrent reg in MTH109 with C or better in MTH113 or MRA scores 70+ Math Fund AND Alg and 50-69 in Trig Calculus 1 CHE 107 CHE 107LR Gen Chem for Engineers ILecture Meets the general chemistry requirement for students wishing to receive an engineering degree. Examinations are scheduled outside of the listed class times. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 3.5 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: Intended or Approved Engineering majors only. Chemistry 1 EAS 140 EAS 140LDL Engineering PrinciplesLecture A first course in engineering. Introduces students to fundamental principles used in engineering analysis and design. Students will gain experience and skills in the application of these principles to projects and case studies. Students also will be introduced to the engineering professions and aspects of professionalism including ethics and etiquette. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-requisite: First Semester Engineering majors only. All other students should take a substitute course as identified on their Advisement Report. Engineering Principles See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed | MTH 142 MTH 142LR College Calculus 2Lecture Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; infinite sequences; series and power series; integration methods; additional topics in analytic geometry. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. This course is the same as MTH 138 and MTH 139 and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 with MTH 137 as a co-requisite; Anti-Requisite MTH 138/139. Calculus 2 CHE 108 CHE 108LR Gen Chem for Engineers IILecture Meets the general chemistry requirement for students wishing to receive an engineering degree in four years. Cannot be used for science distribution credit. Examinations are scheduled outside of the listed class times. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 3.5 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 101 or CHE 107; Intended or Approved Engineering majors only. Chemistry 2 PHY 107 PHY 107LR General Physics 1Lecture A calculus-based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Covers kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion, and oscillations. This course satisfies 4 credits as required by different majors and also 4 credits (out of the mandated 7 credits total) of UB's Science Literacy and Inquiry general education requirement sequence. Enrollment is not allowed in PHY107 if a student has current enrollment in PHY101. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre- or co-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 and MTH 137 Enrollment is not allowed in PHY107 if a student has current enrollment in PHY101. Physics 1 EAS 202 EAS 202SEM Impact On SocietySeminar EAS 202 is a one credit first year seminar course aimed at broadening students' vision of engineering problem solving, and elucidating how engineers can make a difference in meeting key societal needs. The course focus is the National Academy of Engineering's 'Grand Challenges' for the future. It includes a series of interactive presentations by engineering faculty who are experts in these areas, offering an understanding both of these problems and engineering approaches to solving them. Students also explore a self-selected area of personal interest as a step toward identifying possible niches for their own career path. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisites: 1st Term first year Engineering; Not open to BE Majors. Biomedical Engineering majors should take BE 101 instead of EAS 202. Engineering Impact on Society See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed | MTH 241 MTH 241LR College Calculus 3Lecture Geometry and vectors of n-dimensional space; Green's theorem, Gauss theorem, Stokes theorem; multidimensional differentiation and integration; application to 2- and 3-D space. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154 or MTH 138 and MTH 139 Calculus 3 PHY 108 PHY 108LR General Physics 2Lecture A calculus based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Covers the electric field, Gauss' law, electric potential, capacitance, DC circuits, RC circuits, magnetic field, Faraday's law, inductance, LR circuits, AC circuits, and Maxwell's equations. This course satisfies 4 credits as required by different majors and also 4 credits (out of the mandated 7 credits total) of UB's Science Literacy and Inquiry general education requirement sequence. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117. Co Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 and MTH 137 Physics 2 PHY 158 PHY 158LAB General Physics Lab 2Laboratory PHY-158 is an introductory Physics lab course. This course covers mechanics, kinematics, forces, vectors, electricity and magnetism. Experiments are used to demonstrate principles discussed in the lecture courses PHY 107 and PHY 108. PHY-158 satisfies the SLI General Education 1-credit laboratory requirement (out of the 7 credits total SLI Gen-Ed requirement). Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117. and Co-Requisite: PHY 108 or PHY 118. Physics 2 Lab BE 201 BE 201LR Principles of Biomedical EnginLecture Introduces students to biomedical engineering. Provides an introduction to bioengineering labs and confidence in performing a lab, and provides competence in technical writing and an introduction to writing lab reports. Finally, students will learn how to assemble a poster presentation and gain an understanding of its important in conveying science and technological findings to their community. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (PHY 107 or PHY 117) Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. SEAS faculty advisement required. Principles of Biomedical Eng See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed | MTH 306 MTH 306LR Intro Diff EquationsLecture Analytic solutions, qualitative behavior of solutions to differential equations. First-order and higher-order ordinary differential equations, including nonlinear equations. Covers analytic, geometric, and numerical perspectives as well as an interplay between methods and model problems. Discusses necessary matrix theory and explores differential equation models of phenomena from various disciplines. Uses a mathematical software system designed to aid in the numerical and qualitative study of solutions, and in the geometric interpretation of solutions. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154 or MTH 138 and MTH 139 Differential Equations EAS 230 EAS 230LLB Engineering ComputationsLecture This is a first course in computer programming that develops programming concepts using MATLAB with application to engineering problems. Topics include data structures, arithmetic expressions, I/O, plotting, branching and loop structures, debugging, and user-defined functions. These concepts will be illustrated and emphasized through applications in chemical process mass balances, transport processes, truss structures, data fitting, principal component analysis in fluid and solid mechanics, and modal analysis in dynamics. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 137 Engineering Majors Only. Engineering Computations BE 202 BE 202LR App Med and Eng BiologyLecture This course includes cell and organ physiology concepts, such as cell biology, plasma membrane and potential, nervous system, muscle physiology, cardiac physiology, blood vessels and blood pressure, blood, immune system, respiratory system, fluid balance, and digestive system. By the end of the course, students are expected to have a broad understanding of physiological processes that underlie many subjects in Biomedical Engineering. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (CHE 108 or CHE 102) and (CHE 128 or CHE 114) or CHE 106; Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. SEAS Faculty Advisement required. App Med and Eng Biology Your program requirements are older than the curricula available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. Engineering Track #1 See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed | BE 312 BE 312LLB BE Biosignals LabLecture One of two courses intended to expose upper-level students to BE lab techniques and analysis procedures. The labs are an extension of course material learned in a previous class in biomechanics and biomaterials as well as course material learned in a concurrent class in biomedical circuits and signals. Initial lab sessions will focus on lab safety, technical communications, and the statistical and error analysis of data. Please be advised that this course requires an additional lab fee. This fee will cover consumables and equipment needed for all lab coursework and projects. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Co-Requisite: BE 202 or BIO 201; and EAS 305 or CE 305 or EE 305 or CIE 308 Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. BE Lab 1 BE 305 BE 305LR Biomaterials and MechanicsLecture This course will introduce the common biomaterials used in biological and medical applications, including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, etc.; properties of biomaterials (physical properties and surface characteristics); interactions of biomaterials with cells and tissues (biocompatibility); testing of biomaterials and biodegradation. This course will also introduce the concepts and models of solid biomechanics, which is an important physical property of the biomaterials. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 207 Co-Requisite: BE 201; BE or ENS Majors Only. Biomaterials & Mechanics BE 307 BE 307LR Biomedical Circuits and SignalLecture Designed for BE students with 60+ credit hours earned or in progress, this course explores fundamental knowledge of biological signals and the circuitry and software used to acquire, analyze, and process these circuits and signals. Reviews basic properties of signals and systems, develops an in-depth knowledge of electronic circuit design, exposes students to problem-oriented design with special emphasis on problems particular to biomedical applications, and integrates the physiological concepts with electronic design to prepare the students for solving problems in any area of biomedical engineering. MATLAB will be used for signal processing. Students will develop skills to analyze signals, and design circuits for biomedical applications. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (EAS 200 or EE 202) and (EAS 230 or EAS 240 or CSE 115 or EAS 999TRCP); Co-Requisite: BE 201; BE or ENS Majors Only. BE Circuits & Signals BE 309 BE 309LR BE Chem Principles 1Lecture This course introduces basic concepts of biochemistry for biomedical engineering, with a focus on engineering solutions and applications. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 102 or CHE 106 or CHE 108 and CHE 128; Approved Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. BE Chemistry 1 Your program requirements are older than the curricula available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. Engineering Track #2 See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed | BE 311 BE 311LLB BE Cellular and Molecular LabLecture One of two courses intended to expose upper-level students to BE lab techniques and analysis procedures. The lab provides hands-on experience with cell culture technology with emphasis on the principles and practices of initiation, cultivation, maintenance, preservation of cell lines and applications. Biochemical and biophysical characteristics of cells in culture. Analysis of cell viability, growth and proliferation. Basic training in microscopy, spectrophotometry, and immunological methods. The lectures will focus on background material for the lab exercises as well as provide a forum for discussion of current research in BE. Please be advised that this course requires an additional lab fee. This fee will cover consumables and equipment needed for all lab coursework and projects. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 108 or CHE 102 or CHE 106; Co-Requisite: BE 201; Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. SEAS Faculty Advisement required. BE Lab 2 BE 304 BE 304LR Principles of Medical ImagingLecture A one semester course covering the basic aspects of medical imaging. The most commonly used imaging modalities (projection x-ray, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and microscopy) are discussed in terms of the mathematics, the physical systems, data produced, and the quality of these data. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 139; Co-Requisite: BE 202 or BIO 201; Biomedical Engineering Majors or Engineering Science Majors Only. Principles of Medical Imaging BE 308 BE 308LR Biofluid MechanicsLecture Principles of fluid mechanics as applied in physiological systems with the primary focus on the human circulatory system. This course will prepare students for advanced topics in biofluids transport, cardiovascular biomechanics, and biofluids modeling. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Corequisites: EAS 230 or EAS 240 or CSE 115 or EAS 999TRCP and MTH241 (or MTH251) and MTH 306. BE or ENS Majors Only. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Biofluid Mechanics BE 310 BE 310LR BE Chem Principles 2Lecture Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes of living things. The course covers the fundamentals of biological chemistry. We will introduce the structures and functions of major biomolecules found in the cells, including water, amino acids, nucleic acids, proteins, sugars and polysaccharides, and lipids. We will introduce biotechnologies used in the synthesis, purification and characterization of proteins and nucleic acids, such as solid phase peptide synthesis, chromatography, electrophoresis, western blotting, qRT-PCR, and DNA sequencing. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 201 or CHE 203 or CHE 253 or BE 309; Co-Requisite: BE 202 or BIO 201; BE or ENS Majors Only. BE Chemistry 2 EAS 305 EAS 305LR Appl Prob & StatLecture This is an introductory course in probability and statistics for undergraduate students in engineering and applied sciences. It prepares the students to apply probability theory and statistical methods to solve engineering problems. Basic probability concepts including discrete, continuous, and multivariate probability distributions are covered. Also, the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistics are discussed. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154. Engineering or Computer Science Majors Only. Students are not eligible to enroll in EAS 305 if they have already completed or are enrolled in CE 305, CIE 308, or EE 305. Applied Probability | BE 403 BE 403LR Biomedical InstrumentationLecture Introduction to biomedical instrumentation covering clinical and research measurements. Covers topics in biomedical electronics, measurement techniques, understanding of transducers used in measurements and system for physical, optical, electrical, mechanical, thermal transductions mechanics. Specifically measurement techniques using biopotential electrodes, strain transducers, pressure sensors, flow sensors, biochemical sensors are discussed. Further, this course also introduces students to basic principles in data acquisition and signal processing of sensory data. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: BE 307 Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. Biomedical Instrumentation BE 405 BE 405LR Transport Processes in BELecture Covers the basic molecular mechanics of fluid and electrolyte transport across cell membranes and epithelia. Emphasizes the description of these mechanisms using mathematical formulations and computer modeling. Describes the extraction of parameters from experimental data. subjects include osmotic pressure, conversion of energy between electrical, chemical and physical quantities, application of these principles to ion homeostasis, transport and signaling. Also examines organ level applications in the neuronal action potential, cell volume regulation and water transport. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: BE 308 Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. Transport Processes BE 498 BE 498TUT BE Senior ResearchTutorial Students work with the faculty members on research problems. Topics vary by professor. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: Biomedical Engineering Majors Only; must have completed at least three 300-level BE courses. Undergraduate Research IE 436 IE 436LEC Work PhysiologyLecture This course provides an overview of occupational ergonomics, the science that uses knowledge of human capabilities and limitations to improve the design of the work environment. It will cover relevant human anatomy, physical human capabilities in terms of physiology and biomechanics, and will use this information to practice ergonomics in occupational and research settings. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisites: IE 323 and Industrial Engineering Majors Only. Work Physiology Your program requirements are older than the available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. BE Technical Elective | BE 494 BE 494SEM Senior Capstone Design ProjectSeminar Participation in group engineering design. By the end of the semester, students will complete a design and demonstrate a biomedical-related device or system that is a culmination of their previous biomedical engineering courses. Weekly meetings focus on design concepts, standards, planning, and group discussions of projects. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: BE 493; Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Senior Design Project BE 406 BE 406LR Bio Systems EngineeringLecture Topics include mathematical techniques for optimization, genomics-genome sequencing, genome sequence annotation, metabolic networks, linear and quadratic optimization for metabolic network optimizations, experimental approaches to metabolic network optimization, c-labeling for metabolic flux determination, examples of using such approaches for high value chemical production optimization, background on cell signaling, biochemical/biophysical description of major signaling pathways including techniques for collecting experimental data, strategies for modeling signaling networks, examples of utilizing a mathematical framework to predict (and manipulate) cellular behavior in response to specific stimuli, examples of cell signaling in disease states, background and description of genetic networks, experimental approaches to genetic networks, strategies for modeling genetic networks, examples of describing/predicting genetic network behavior using mathematical tools, and an overview of genomic and proteomic methodologies. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (EAS 230 or EAS 240 or CSE 115 or EAS 999TRCP) and MTH 306; Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. Biomedical Systems Engineering Your program requirements are older than the available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. BE Technical Elective Your program requirements are older than the available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. BE Technical Elective See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed |
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Course Specific Notes:
BE 202: students are permitted to use BIO 201 Cell Biology as a course substitute
BE 309: students are permitted to use CHE 201 or CHE 203 Organic Chemisty I as a course substitute
BE 310: students are permitted to use CHE 202 or CHE 204 Organic Chemistry II as a course substitute
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Freshmen Flowsheet for Biomedical Engineering BS
(Effective AY 2012-13 )
(Effective AY 2012-13 )
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| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring |
Gen Ed Gen Ed | Gen Ed | Gen Ed | Engineering Track #1 Gen Ed | Engineering Track #2 Gen Ed | BE Technical Elective | BE Technical Elective BE Technical Elective Gen Ed | |
| 17 Hours | 16 Hours | 15 Hours | 17 Hours | 18 Hours | 16 Hours | 16 Hours | 15 Hours |
Course Specific Notes:
BE 202: students are permitted to use BIO 201 Cell Biology as a course substitute
BE 309: students are permitted to use CHE 201 or CHE 203 Organic Chemisty I as a course substitute
BE 310: students are permitted to use CHE 202 or CHE 204 Organic Chemistry II as a course substitute
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course prerequisites
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These online flowsheets have been prepared to assist you in determining the standard course flow for each major. While efforts have been made to ensure their accuracy, final responsibility for meeting graduation requirements resides with you. Using this tool does not take the place of meeting with your academic advisor.
Transfer Flowsheet for Biomedical Engineering BS
(Effective AY 2012-13 )
(Effective AY 2012-13 )
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MTH 141 MTH 141LR College Calculus 1Lecture Beginning of a three-semester sequence in calculus for students of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering. Covers differentiation and integration with applications. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. This course is the same as MTH 136 + 137 and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Req:70+ all parts of MRA, or C or better in ULC148, MTH108, 114, 115, 121, 131, D or better in MTH141, 3 on AP Calc or 4-5 on AP Pre-Calc or concurrent reg in MTH109 with C or better in MTH113 or MRA scores 70+ Math Fund AND Alg and 50-69 in Trig Calculus 1 CHE 107 CHE 107LR Gen Chem for Engineers ILecture Meets the general chemistry requirement for students wishing to receive an engineering degree. Examinations are scheduled outside of the listed class times. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 3.5 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: Intended or Approved Engineering majors only. Chemistry 1 EAS 140 EAS 140LDL Engineering PrinciplesLecture A first course in engineering. Introduces students to fundamental principles used in engineering analysis and design. Students will gain experience and skills in the application of these principles to projects and case studies. Students also will be introduced to the engineering professions and aspects of professionalism including ethics and etiquette. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-requisite: First Semester Engineering majors only. All other students should take a substitute course as identified on their Advisement Report. Engineering Principles See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed | MTH 142 MTH 142LR College Calculus 2Lecture Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; infinite sequences; series and power series; integration methods; additional topics in analytic geometry. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. This course is the same as MTH 138 and MTH 139 and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 with MTH 137 as a co-requisite; Anti-Requisite MTH 138/139. Calculus 2 CHE 108 CHE 108LR Gen Chem for Engineers IILecture Meets the general chemistry requirement for students wishing to receive an engineering degree in four years. Cannot be used for science distribution credit. Examinations are scheduled outside of the listed class times. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 3.5 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 101 or CHE 107; Intended or Approved Engineering majors only. Chemistry 2 PHY 107 PHY 107LR General Physics 1Lecture A calculus-based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Covers kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion, and oscillations. This course satisfies 4 credits as required by different majors and also 4 credits (out of the mandated 7 credits total) of UB's Science Literacy and Inquiry general education requirement sequence. Enrollment is not allowed in PHY107 if a student has current enrollment in PHY101. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre- or co-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 and MTH 137 Enrollment is not allowed in PHY107 if a student has current enrollment in PHY101. Physics 1 EAS 202 EAS 202SEM Impact On SocietySeminar EAS 202 is a one credit first year seminar course aimed at broadening students' vision of engineering problem solving, and elucidating how engineers can make a difference in meeting key societal needs. The course focus is the National Academy of Engineering's 'Grand Challenges' for the future. It includes a series of interactive presentations by engineering faculty who are experts in these areas, offering an understanding both of these problems and engineering approaches to solving them. Students also explore a self-selected area of personal interest as a step toward identifying possible niches for their own career path. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisites: 1st Term first year Engineering; Not open to BE Majors. Biomedical Engineering majors should take BE 101 instead of EAS 202. Engineering Impact on Society See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed | MTH 241 MTH 241LR College Calculus 3Lecture Geometry and vectors of n-dimensional space; Green's theorem, Gauss theorem, Stokes theorem; multidimensional differentiation and integration; application to 2- and 3-D space. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154 or MTH 138 and MTH 139 Calculus 3 PHY 108 PHY 108LR General Physics 2Lecture A calculus based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Covers the electric field, Gauss' law, electric potential, capacitance, DC circuits, RC circuits, magnetic field, Faraday's law, inductance, LR circuits, AC circuits, and Maxwell's equations. This course satisfies 4 credits as required by different majors and also 4 credits (out of the mandated 7 credits total) of UB's Science Literacy and Inquiry general education requirement sequence. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117. Co Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 and MTH 137 Physics 2 PHY 158 PHY 158LAB General Physics Lab 2Laboratory PHY-158 is an introductory Physics lab course. This course covers mechanics, kinematics, forces, vectors, electricity and magnetism. Experiments are used to demonstrate principles discussed in the lecture courses PHY 107 and PHY 108. PHY-158 satisfies the SLI General Education 1-credit laboratory requirement (out of the 7 credits total SLI Gen-Ed requirement). Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117. and Co-Requisite: PHY 108 or PHY 118. Physics 2 Lab BE 309 BE 309LR BE Chem Principles 1Lecture This course introduces basic concepts of biochemistry for biomedical engineering, with a focus on engineering solutions and applications. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 102 or CHE 106 or CHE 108 and CHE 128; Approved Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. BE Chemistry 1 See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed | MTH 306 MTH 306LR Intro Diff EquationsLecture Analytic solutions, qualitative behavior of solutions to differential equations. First-order and higher-order ordinary differential equations, including nonlinear equations. Covers analytic, geometric, and numerical perspectives as well as an interplay between methods and model problems. Discusses necessary matrix theory and explores differential equation models of phenomena from various disciplines. Uses a mathematical software system designed to aid in the numerical and qualitative study of solutions, and in the geometric interpretation of solutions. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154 or MTH 138 and MTH 139 Differential Equations EAS 230 EAS 230LLB Engineering ComputationsLecture This is a first course in computer programming that develops programming concepts using MATLAB with application to engineering problems. Topics include data structures, arithmetic expressions, I/O, plotting, branching and loop structures, debugging, and user-defined functions. These concepts will be illustrated and emphasized through applications in chemical process mass balances, transport processes, truss structures, data fitting, principal component analysis in fluid and solid mechanics, and modal analysis in dynamics. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 137 Engineering Majors Only. Engineering Computations BE 310 BE 310LR BE Chem Principles 2Lecture Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes of living things. The course covers the fundamentals of biological chemistry. We will introduce the structures and functions of major biomolecules found in the cells, including water, amino acids, nucleic acids, proteins, sugars and polysaccharides, and lipids. We will introduce biotechnologies used in the synthesis, purification and characterization of proteins and nucleic acids, such as solid phase peptide synthesis, chromatography, electrophoresis, western blotting, qRT-PCR, and DNA sequencing. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 201 or CHE 203 or CHE 253 or BE 309; Co-Requisite: BE 202 or BIO 201; BE or ENS Majors Only. BE Chemistry 2 Your program requirements are older than the curricula available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. Engineering Track #1 See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed | BE 201 BE 201LR Principles of Biomedical EnginLecture Introduces students to biomedical engineering. Provides an introduction to bioengineering labs and confidence in performing a lab, and provides competence in technical writing and an introduction to writing lab reports. Finally, students will learn how to assemble a poster presentation and gain an understanding of its important in conveying science and technological findings to their community. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (PHY 107 or PHY 117) Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. SEAS faculty advisement required. Principles of Biomedical Eng BE 312 BE 312LLB BE Biosignals LabLecture One of two courses intended to expose upper-level students to BE lab techniques and analysis procedures. The labs are an extension of course material learned in a previous class in biomechanics and biomaterials as well as course material learned in a concurrent class in biomedical circuits and signals. Initial lab sessions will focus on lab safety, technical communications, and the statistical and error analysis of data. Please be advised that this course requires an additional lab fee. This fee will cover consumables and equipment needed for all lab coursework and projects. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Co-Requisite: BE 202 or BIO 201; and EAS 305 or CE 305 or EE 305 or CIE 308 Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. BE Lab 1 BE 305 BE 305LR Biomaterials and MechanicsLecture This course will introduce the common biomaterials used in biological and medical applications, including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, etc.; properties of biomaterials (physical properties and surface characteristics); interactions of biomaterials with cells and tissues (biocompatibility); testing of biomaterials and biodegradation. This course will also introduce the concepts and models of solid biomechanics, which is an important physical property of the biomaterials. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 207 Co-Requisite: BE 201; BE or ENS Majors Only. Biomaterials & Mechanics BE 307 BE 307LR Biomedical Circuits and SignalLecture Designed for BE students with 60+ credit hours earned or in progress, this course explores fundamental knowledge of biological signals and the circuitry and software used to acquire, analyze, and process these circuits and signals. Reviews basic properties of signals and systems, develops an in-depth knowledge of electronic circuit design, exposes students to problem-oriented design with special emphasis on problems particular to biomedical applications, and integrates the physiological concepts with electronic design to prepare the students for solving problems in any area of biomedical engineering. MATLAB will be used for signal processing. Students will develop skills to analyze signals, and design circuits for biomedical applications. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (EAS 200 or EE 202) and (EAS 230 or EAS 240 or CSE 115 or EAS 999TRCP); Co-Requisite: BE 201; BE or ENS Majors Only. BE Circuits & Signals Your program requirements are older than the curricula available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. Engineering Track #2 See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed | BE 202 BE 202LR App Med and Eng BiologyLecture This course includes cell and organ physiology concepts, such as cell biology, plasma membrane and potential, nervous system, muscle physiology, cardiac physiology, blood vessels and blood pressure, blood, immune system, respiratory system, fluid balance, and digestive system. By the end of the course, students are expected to have a broad understanding of physiological processes that underlie many subjects in Biomedical Engineering. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (CHE 108 or CHE 102) and (CHE 128 or CHE 114) or CHE 106; Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. SEAS Faculty Advisement required. App Med and Eng Biology BE 311 BE 311LLB BE Cellular and Molecular LabLecture One of two courses intended to expose upper-level students to BE lab techniques and analysis procedures. The lab provides hands-on experience with cell culture technology with emphasis on the principles and practices of initiation, cultivation, maintenance, preservation of cell lines and applications. Biochemical and biophysical characteristics of cells in culture. Analysis of cell viability, growth and proliferation. Basic training in microscopy, spectrophotometry, and immunological methods. The lectures will focus on background material for the lab exercises as well as provide a forum for discussion of current research in BE. Please be advised that this course requires an additional lab fee. This fee will cover consumables and equipment needed for all lab coursework and projects. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 108 or CHE 102 or CHE 106; Co-Requisite: BE 201; Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. SEAS Faculty Advisement required. BE Lab 2 BE 304 BE 304LR Principles of Medical ImagingLecture A one semester course covering the basic aspects of medical imaging. The most commonly used imaging modalities (projection x-ray, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and microscopy) are discussed in terms of the mathematics, the physical systems, data produced, and the quality of these data. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 139; Co-Requisite: BE 202 or BIO 201; Biomedical Engineering Majors or Engineering Science Majors Only. Principles of Medical Imaging BE 308 BE 308LR Biofluid MechanicsLecture Principles of fluid mechanics as applied in physiological systems with the primary focus on the human circulatory system. This course will prepare students for advanced topics in biofluids transport, cardiovascular biomechanics, and biofluids modeling. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Corequisites: EAS 230 or EAS 240 or CSE 115 or EAS 999TRCP and MTH241 (or MTH251) and MTH 306. BE or ENS Majors Only. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Biofluid Mechanics EAS 305 EAS 305LR Appl Prob & StatLecture This is an introductory course in probability and statistics for undergraduate students in engineering and applied sciences. It prepares the students to apply probability theory and statistical methods to solve engineering problems. Basic probability concepts including discrete, continuous, and multivariate probability distributions are covered. Also, the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistics are discussed. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154. Engineering or Computer Science Majors Only. Students are not eligible to enroll in EAS 305 if they have already completed or are enrolled in CE 305, CIE 308, or EE 305. Applied Probability | BE 403 BE 403LR Biomedical InstrumentationLecture Introduction to biomedical instrumentation covering clinical and research measurements. Covers topics in biomedical electronics, measurement techniques, understanding of transducers used in measurements and system for physical, optical, electrical, mechanical, thermal transductions mechanics. Specifically measurement techniques using biopotential electrodes, strain transducers, pressure sensors, flow sensors, biochemical sensors are discussed. Further, this course also introduces students to basic principles in data acquisition and signal processing of sensory data. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: BE 307 Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. Biomedical Instrumentation BE 405 BE 405LR Transport Processes in BELecture Covers the basic molecular mechanics of fluid and electrolyte transport across cell membranes and epithelia. Emphasizes the description of these mechanisms using mathematical formulations and computer modeling. Describes the extraction of parameters from experimental data. subjects include osmotic pressure, conversion of energy between electrical, chemical and physical quantities, application of these principles to ion homeostasis, transport and signaling. Also examines organ level applications in the neuronal action potential, cell volume regulation and water transport. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: BE 308 Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. Transport Processes BE 498 BE 498TUT BE Senior ResearchTutorial Students work with the faculty members on research problems. Topics vary by professor. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: Biomedical Engineering Majors Only; must have completed at least three 300-level BE courses. Undergraduate Research IE 436 IE 436LEC Work PhysiologyLecture This course provides an overview of occupational ergonomics, the science that uses knowledge of human capabilities and limitations to improve the design of the work environment. It will cover relevant human anatomy, physical human capabilities in terms of physiology and biomechanics, and will use this information to practice ergonomics in occupational and research settings. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisites: IE 323 and Industrial Engineering Majors Only. Work Physiology Your program requirements are older than the available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. BE Technical Elective | BE 494 BE 494SEM Senior Capstone Design ProjectSeminar Participation in group engineering design. By the end of the semester, students will complete a design and demonstrate a biomedical-related device or system that is a culmination of their previous biomedical engineering courses. Weekly meetings focus on design concepts, standards, planning, and group discussions of projects. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: BE 493; Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Senior Design Project BE 406 BE 406LR Bio Systems EngineeringLecture Topics include mathematical techniques for optimization, genomics-genome sequencing, genome sequence annotation, metabolic networks, linear and quadratic optimization for metabolic network optimizations, experimental approaches to metabolic network optimization, c-labeling for metabolic flux determination, examples of using such approaches for high value chemical production optimization, background on cell signaling, biochemical/biophysical description of major signaling pathways including techniques for collecting experimental data, strategies for modeling signaling networks, examples of utilizing a mathematical framework to predict (and manipulate) cellular behavior in response to specific stimuli, examples of cell signaling in disease states, background and description of genetic networks, experimental approaches to genetic networks, strategies for modeling genetic networks, examples of describing/predicting genetic network behavior using mathematical tools, and an overview of genomic and proteomic methodologies. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (EAS 230 or EAS 240 or CSE 115 or EAS 999TRCP) and MTH 306; Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. Biomedical Systems Engineering Your program requirements are older than the available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. BE Technical Elective Your program requirements are older than the available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. BE Technical Elective See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed |
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General Notes:
Prospective transfer students planning to enroll in junior year biomedical engineering courses upon entry into UB need to complete BE 201 Principles of Biomedical Engineering at UB during the summer semester before transferring.
Course Specific Notes:
BE 309: students are permitted to use CHE 201 or CHE 203 Organic Chemisty I as a course substitute
BE 310: students are permitted to use CHE 202 or CHE 204 Organic Chemistry II as a course substitute
BE 202: students are permitted to use BIO 201 Cell Biology as a course substitute
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See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed BE 201 BE 201LR Principles of Biomedical EnginLecture Introduces students to biomedical engineering. Provides an introduction to bioengineering labs and confidence in performing a lab, and provides competence in technical writing and an introduction to writing lab reports. Finally, students will learn how to assemble a poster presentation and gain an understanding of its important in conveying science and technological findings to their community. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (PHY 107 or PHY 117) Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. SEAS faculty advisement required. Principles of Biomedical Eng Your program requirements are older than the curricula available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. Engineering Track #2 BE 307 BE 307LR Biomedical Circuits and SignalLecture Designed for BE students with 60+ credit hours earned or in progress, this course explores fundamental knowledge of biological signals and the circuitry and software used to acquire, analyze, and process these circuits and signals. Reviews basic properties of signals and systems, develops an in-depth knowledge of electronic circuit design, exposes students to problem-oriented design with special emphasis on problems particular to biomedical applications, and integrates the physiological concepts with electronic design to prepare the students for solving problems in any area of biomedical engineering. MATLAB will be used for signal processing. Students will develop skills to analyze signals, and design circuits for biomedical applications. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (EAS 200 or EE 202) and (EAS 230 or EAS 240 or CSE 115 or EAS 999TRCP); Co-Requisite: BE 201; BE or ENS Majors Only. BE Circuits & Signals BE 305 BE 305LR Biomaterials and MechanicsLecture This course will introduce the common biomaterials used in biological and medical applications, including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, etc.; properties of biomaterials (physical properties and surface characteristics); interactions of biomaterials with cells and tissues (biocompatibility); testing of biomaterials and biodegradation. This course will also introduce the concepts and models of solid biomechanics, which is an important physical property of the biomaterials. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: EAS 207 Co-Requisite: BE 201; BE or ENS Majors Only. Biomaterials & Mechanics BE 312 BE 312LLB BE Biosignals LabLecture One of two courses intended to expose upper-level students to BE lab techniques and analysis procedures. The labs are an extension of course material learned in a previous class in biomechanics and biomaterials as well as course material learned in a concurrent class in biomedical circuits and signals. Initial lab sessions will focus on lab safety, technical communications, and the statistical and error analysis of data. Please be advised that this course requires an additional lab fee. This fee will cover consumables and equipment needed for all lab coursework and projects. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Co-Requisite: BE 202 or BIO 201; and EAS 305 or CE 305 or EE 305 or CIE 308 Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. BE Lab 1 | EAS 305 EAS 305LR Appl Prob & StatLecture This is an introductory course in probability and statistics for undergraduate students in engineering and applied sciences. It prepares the students to apply probability theory and statistical methods to solve engineering problems. Basic probability concepts including discrete, continuous, and multivariate probability distributions are covered. Also, the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistics are discussed. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154. Engineering or Computer Science Majors Only. Students are not eligible to enroll in EAS 305 if they have already completed or are enrolled in CE 305, CIE 308, or EE 305. Applied Probability BE 308 BE 308LR Biofluid MechanicsLecture Principles of fluid mechanics as applied in physiological systems with the primary focus on the human circulatory system. This course will prepare students for advanced topics in biofluids transport, cardiovascular biomechanics, and biofluids modeling. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Corequisites: EAS 230 or EAS 240 or CSE 115 or EAS 999TRCP and MTH241 (or MTH251) and MTH 306. BE or ENS Majors Only. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Biofluid Mechanics BE 304 BE 304LR Principles of Medical ImagingLecture A one semester course covering the basic aspects of medical imaging. The most commonly used imaging modalities (projection x-ray, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and microscopy) are discussed in terms of the mathematics, the physical systems, data produced, and the quality of these data. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 139; Co-Requisite: BE 202 or BIO 201; Biomedical Engineering Majors or Engineering Science Majors Only. Principles of Medical Imaging BE 311 BE 311LLB BE Cellular and Molecular LabLecture One of two courses intended to expose upper-level students to BE lab techniques and analysis procedures. The lab provides hands-on experience with cell culture technology with emphasis on the principles and practices of initiation, cultivation, maintenance, preservation of cell lines and applications. Biochemical and biophysical characteristics of cells in culture. Analysis of cell viability, growth and proliferation. Basic training in microscopy, spectrophotometry, and immunological methods. The lectures will focus on background material for the lab exercises as well as provide a forum for discussion of current research in BE. Please be advised that this course requires an additional lab fee. This fee will cover consumables and equipment needed for all lab coursework and projects. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 108 or CHE 102 or CHE 106; Co-Requisite: BE 201; Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. SEAS Faculty Advisement required. BE Lab 2 BE 202 BE 202LR App Med and Eng BiologyLecture This course includes cell and organ physiology concepts, such as cell biology, plasma membrane and potential, nervous system, muscle physiology, cardiac physiology, blood vessels and blood pressure, blood, immune system, respiratory system, fluid balance, and digestive system. By the end of the course, students are expected to have a broad understanding of physiological processes that underlie many subjects in Biomedical Engineering. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (CHE 108 or CHE 102) and (CHE 128 or CHE 114) or CHE 106; Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. SEAS Faculty Advisement required. App Med and Eng Biology | BE 403 BE 403LR Biomedical InstrumentationLecture Introduction to biomedical instrumentation covering clinical and research measurements. Covers topics in biomedical electronics, measurement techniques, understanding of transducers used in measurements and system for physical, optical, electrical, mechanical, thermal transductions mechanics. Specifically measurement techniques using biopotential electrodes, strain transducers, pressure sensors, flow sensors, biochemical sensors are discussed. Further, this course also introduces students to basic principles in data acquisition and signal processing of sensory data. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: BE 307 Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. Biomedical Instrumentation Your program requirements are older than the available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. BE Technical Elective IE 436 IE 436LEC Work PhysiologyLecture This course provides an overview of occupational ergonomics, the science that uses knowledge of human capabilities and limitations to improve the design of the work environment. It will cover relevant human anatomy, physical human capabilities in terms of physiology and biomechanics, and will use this information to practice ergonomics in occupational and research settings. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisites: IE 323 and Industrial Engineering Majors Only. Work Physiology BE 498 BE 498TUT BE Senior ResearchTutorial Students work with the faculty members on research problems. Topics vary by professor. Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: Biomedical Engineering Majors Only; must have completed at least three 300-level BE courses. Undergraduate Research BE 405 BE 405LR Transport Processes in BELecture Covers the basic molecular mechanics of fluid and electrolyte transport across cell membranes and epithelia. Emphasizes the description of these mechanisms using mathematical formulations and computer modeling. Describes the extraction of parameters from experimental data. subjects include osmotic pressure, conversion of energy between electrical, chemical and physical quantities, application of these principles to ion homeostasis, transport and signaling. Also examines organ level applications in the neuronal action potential, cell volume regulation and water transport. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: BE 308 Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. Transport Processes | See your advisor for detailed information. Gen Ed Your program requirements are older than the available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. BE Technical Elective Your program requirements are older than the available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. BE Technical Elective BE 406 BE 406LR Bio Systems EngineeringLecture Topics include mathematical techniques for optimization, genomics-genome sequencing, genome sequence annotation, metabolic networks, linear and quadratic optimization for metabolic network optimizations, experimental approaches to metabolic network optimization, c-labeling for metabolic flux determination, examples of using such approaches for high value chemical production optimization, background on cell signaling, biochemical/biophysical description of major signaling pathways including techniques for collecting experimental data, strategies for modeling signaling networks, examples of utilizing a mathematical framework to predict (and manipulate) cellular behavior in response to specific stimuli, examples of cell signaling in disease states, background and description of genetic networks, experimental approaches to genetic networks, strategies for modeling genetic networks, examples of describing/predicting genetic network behavior using mathematical tools, and an overview of genomic and proteomic methodologies. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: (EAS 230 or EAS 240 or CSE 115 or EAS 999TRCP) and MTH 306; Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Science Majors Only. Biomedical Systems Engineering BE 494 BE 494SEM Senior Capstone Design ProjectSeminar Participation in group engineering design. By the end of the semester, students will complete a design and demonstrate a biomedical-related device or system that is a culmination of their previous biomedical engineering courses. Weekly meetings focus on design concepts, standards, planning, and group discussions of projects. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: BE 493; Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. Students must satisfy the SEAS faculty advisement requirement. Senior Design Project |
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MTH 141LR College Calculus 1Lecture Beginning of a three-semester sequence in calculus for students of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering. Covers differentiation and integration with applications. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. This course is the same as MTH 136 + 137 and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Req:70+ all parts of MRA, or C or better in ULC148, MTH108, 114, 115, 121, 131, D or better in MTH141, 3 on AP Calc or 4-5 on AP Pre-Calc or concurrent reg in MTH109 with C or better in MTH113 or MRA scores 70+ Math Fund AND Alg and 50-69 in Trig Calculus 1 PHY 107LR General Physics 1Lecture A calculus-based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Covers kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion, and oscillations. This course satisfies 4 credits as required by different majors and also 4 credits (out of the mandated 7 credits total) of UB's Science Literacy and Inquiry general education requirement sequence. Enrollment is not allowed in PHY107 if a student has current enrollment in PHY101. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre- or co-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 and MTH 137 Enrollment is not allowed in PHY107 if a student has current enrollment in PHY101. Physics 1 EAS 140LDL Engineering PrinciplesLecture A first course in engineering. Introduces students to fundamental principles used in engineering analysis and design. Students will gain experience and skills in the application of these principles to projects and case studies. Students also will be introduced to the engineering professions and aspects of professionalism including ethics and etiquette. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-requisite: First Semester Engineering majors only. All other students should take a substitute course as identified on their Advisement Report. Engineering Principles | MTH 142LR College Calculus 2Lecture Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; infinite sequences; series and power series; integration methods; additional topics in analytic geometry. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. This course is the same as MTH 138 and MTH 139 and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 with MTH 137 as a co-requisite; Anti-Requisite MTH 138/139. Calculus 2 PHY 108LR General Physics 2Lecture A calculus based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Covers the electric field, Gauss' law, electric potential, capacitance, DC circuits, RC circuits, magnetic field, Faraday's law, inductance, LR circuits, AC circuits, and Maxwell's equations. This course satisfies 4 credits as required by different majors and also 4 credits (out of the mandated 7 credits total) of UB's Science Literacy and Inquiry general education requirement sequence. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117. Co Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 136 and MTH 137 Physics 2 EAS 230LLB Engineering ComputationsLecture This is a first course in computer programming that develops programming concepts using MATLAB with application to engineering problems. Topics include data structures, arithmetic expressions, I/O, plotting, branching and loop structures, debugging, and user-defined functions. These concepts will be illustrated and emphasized through applications in chemical process mass balances, transport processes, truss structures, data fitting, principal component analysis in fluid and solid mechanics, and modal analysis in dynamics. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 141 or MTH 137 Engineering Majors Only. Engineering Computations | MTH 241LR College Calculus 3Lecture Geometry and vectors of n-dimensional space; Green's theorem, Gauss theorem, Stokes theorem; multidimensional differentiation and integration; application to 2- and 3-D space. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154 or MTH 138 and MTH 139 Calculus 3 PHY 158LAB General Physics Lab 2Laboratory PHY-158 is an introductory Physics lab course. This course covers mechanics, kinematics, forces, vectors, electricity and magnetism. Experiments are used to demonstrate principles discussed in the lecture courses PHY 107 and PHY 108. PHY-158 satisfies the SLI General Education 1-credit laboratory requirement (out of the 7 credits total SLI Gen-Ed requirement). Credit: 1 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: PHY 107 or PHY 117. and Co-Requisite: PHY 108 or PHY 118. Physics 2 Lab | MTH 306LR Intro Diff EquationsLecture Analytic solutions, qualitative behavior of solutions to differential equations. First-order and higher-order ordinary differential equations, including nonlinear equations. Covers analytic, geometric, and numerical perspectives as well as an interplay between methods and model problems. Discusses necessary matrix theory and explores differential equation models of phenomena from various disciplines. Uses a mathematical software system designed to aid in the numerical and qualitative study of solutions, and in the geometric interpretation of solutions. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 4 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MTH 142 or MTH 154 or MTH 138 and MTH 139 Differential Equations CHE 107LR Gen Chem for Engineers ILecture Meets the general chemistry requirement for students wishing to receive an engineering degree. Examinations are scheduled outside of the listed class times. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 3.5 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: Intended or Approved Engineering majors only. Chemistry 1 |
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CHE 108LR Gen Chem for Engineers IILecture Meets the general chemistry requirement for students wishing to receive an engineering degree in four years. Cannot be used for science distribution credit. Examinations are scheduled outside of the listed class times. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade other than W may repeat the course in the summer or winter; or only in the fall or spring semester with a petition to the College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Office. Credit: 3.5 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 101 or CHE 107; Intended or Approved Engineering majors only. Chemistry 2 | BE 309LR BE Chem Principles 1Lecture This course introduces basic concepts of biochemistry for biomedical engineering, with a focus on engineering solutions and applications. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Fall Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 102 or CHE 106 or CHE 108 and CHE 128; Approved Biomedical Engineering Majors Only. BE Chemistry 1 | ||
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Your program requirements are older than the curricula available online. See an advisor in 410 Bonner Hall for assistance. Engineering Track #1 | BE 310LR BE Chem Principles 2Lecture Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes of living things. The course covers the fundamentals of biological chemistry. We will introduce the structures and functions of major biomolecules found in the cells, including water, amino acids, nucleic acids, proteins, sugars and polysaccharides, and lipids. We will introduce biotechnologies used in the synthesis, purification and characterization of proteins and nucleic acids, such as solid phase peptide synthesis, chromatography, electrophoresis, western blotting, qRT-PCR, and DNA sequencing. Credit: 3 Grading: Graded (GRD) Typically Offered: Spring Other Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CHE 201 or CHE 203 or CHE 253 or BE 309; Co-Requisite: BE 202 or BIO 201; BE or ENS Majors Only. BE Chemistry 2 | ||
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General Notes:
Prospective transfer students planning to enroll in junior year biomedical engineering courses upon entry into UB need to complete BE 201 Principles of Biomedical Engineering at UB during the summer semester before transferring.
Course Specific Notes:
BE 309: students are permitted to use CHE 201 or CHE 203 Organic Chemisty I as a course substitute
BE 310: students are permitted to use CHE 202 or CHE 204 Organic Chemistry II as a course substitute
BE 202: students are permitted to use BIO 201 Cell Biology as a course substitute
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