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Inamori School of Engineering

Biomaterials Engineering (BE)
Curriculum and Classes

Courses
Credit Hours
Comments

Mathematics (15)
  Math 151 - Calculus I
  Math 152 - Calculus II
  Math 253 - Calculus III
  Math 271 - Differential Equations

4
4
4
3






Physical Sciences (35/38)
  CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I
  CHEM 106 - General Chemistry II
  CHEM 310 - Basic Organic Chemistry
  BIOL 202 - Biology II
  BIOL 226* - Biostatistics
  BIOL 362 - Molecular Cell Biology
  BIOL Elective - 2 classes
  PHYS 125 - Physics I
  PHYS 126 - Physics II

4
4
3
4
3
4
8 (4 each)
4
4





or ENGR 305

Student's Choice



Engineering (15/18)
  ENGR 101 - Introduction to Engineering
  ENGR 102 - Computer Aided Design
  ENGR 104 - Computer Aided Engineering
  ENGR 110 - Technical Communications
  ENGR 11x - 2 Engineering Explorations Labs
  ENGR 160 - Freshman Seminar
  ENGR 305* - Engineering Statistics
  ENGR 360 - Undergraduate Seminar
  ENGR Elective - 1 Class

2
2
2
4
2 (1 each)
0
3
0
3





Student's Choice

or BIOL 226

Student's Choice

Material Sciences (37)
  CEMS 214 - Structure and Properties of Materials
  CEMS 215 - Microscopy and Microstructural Characterization
  CEMS 216 - Bonding and Structure of Materials
  CEMS 235 - Thermodynamics of Materials
  CEMS 334 - Introduction of Polymers
  CEMS 336 - Physical Metallurgy I
  CEMS 347 - Spectroscopy
  CEMS 349 - X-Ray Characterization
  CEMS 368 - Introduction to Bioengineering
  CEMS 468 - Biomedical Materials
  CEMS 480 - Thesis
  CEMS 481 - Thesis
  CEMS 484 - Engineering Operations

3
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
4















Mechanical (6)
  MECH 211 - Statics
  MECH 241 - Mechanics of Materials I

3
3




Miscellaneous (22/26)
  ENGL 101** - Writing I
  HUM/SS/Arts - 4 Classes
  Tech Elective - 2 Classes




4
16 (4 each)
6 (3 each)

Total: 133

If Needed
Student's Choice
Student's Choice

& Phys Ed Requirement (4 credits)


The engineering curricula are reviewed annually and updated when necessary to ensure continual improvement based on feedback from students, faculty, and employers. Students currently enrolled in our programs should consult the detailed curriculum by semester sheets located on the Undergraduate Forms and Policies page.