Do you have a passion for the life sciences and an interest in engineering? Do you want to make a real impact? If so, Lawrence Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering could be the perfect fit for you. As a biomedical engineer, you’ll combine a solid engineering foundation with a deep understanding of the life sciences to develop innovative medical technologies that improve lives and advance healthcare.
Biomedical engineers work alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to design and improve technologies that help diagnose and treat diseases, make medical testing less invasive, and enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. By combining engineering and life sciences, they advance the practice of medicine and contribute to more effective, innovative solutions.
Course Name
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College Composition develops students’ acquisition of the fundamental principles of academic writing. This course focuses on the development of writing thesis statements and main arguments, topic sentences, transitional words and phrases, supporting paragraphs, use of evidence, essay organization, and research skills. Extensive writing and research practice is required.
COM1103
3
Topics include, limits and continuity, differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions, mean value theorem, applications of differentiation, anti-derivatives, indefinite integrals, inverse trigonometric functions, substitutions, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, applications of integration. Applications will be emphasized. In addition to regular class meetings, all students are required to participate in calculus lab sessions. The schedule, frequency, and modality of these labs may vary by section. Refer to the class schedule and course syllabus for details.
MCS1414
4
Must have one high school science course. The basic structure, chemistry and energetics of a cell. Mechanisms of inheritance, gene structure and function, and Mendelian genetics, Origin and history of life, mechanisms evolution, and introduction to systematics. Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 3 hrs.
BIO1213
3
Course not found.
BIO1221
1
Course not found.
EGE1001
3
Course not found.
BME1201
1
The course will explore computer fundamentals relevant to the biomedical engineering curriculum, particularly relevant to bioinstrumentation, biomechanics, and image processing among other upper level electives. Through the use of both microcontrollers (C) and higher level (Matlab) languages, the students will be prepared for more advanced programming, interface design, modeling, and signal analysis.
BME1202
2
Total Credits:
15
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A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to critically engage texts of the ancient global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.
HUM1213
3
Hyperbolic functions, L’Hospital’s rule, techniques of integration, application to arc length and surface area, polar coordinates, infinite series, Taylor Series. In addition to regular class meetings, all students are required to participate in calculus lab sessions. The schedule, frequency, and modality of these labs may vary by section. Refer to the class schedule and course syllabus for details.
MCS1424
4
Calculus based kinematics and dynamics of particles, conservation of energy, momentum, rotational dynamics and statics, fluids, temperature and heat, and laws of thermodynamics. 3 Credit hours. Lecture 3 hrs., Studio 1 hr. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS1424.
PHY2413
3
Introductory laboratory experiments to complement University Physics 1. 1 Credit Hours. Lab 2 hrs.
PHY2421
1
May need 1 year high school chemistry and chemistry placement or math placement. Laws and concepts of chemistry and their application to chemical systems. The liquid and solid states, phase changes and phase diagrams, topics in the chemistry of materials, oxidation-reduction chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical thermodynamics and gas-phase equilibrium. Lect. 3 hrs., Workshop 1 hr., 3 hours credit. The following courses can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS 1074, MCS 1414, MCS 1424.
CHM1213
3
University Chem 1 Lab – Laboratory experiments supporting topics covered in CHM1213. Lab 3 hrs. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: CHM 1213.
CHM1221
1
Introduction to the discipline of biomedical engineering, including topics such as; principles of living systems, engineering applications of bio-molecular and cellular fundamentals, and medical engineering. Seminars will be presented as a lecture series with prominent leaders from the Biomedical Engineering industry will lecture on topics such as biomedical ethics, regulations, biomedical advancements, job opportunities and other timely biomedical activities.
BME1002
2
Total Credits:
17
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Course not found.
COM2103
3
Three-dimensional analytic geometry. Vectors, vector-valued functions, motions in space, functions of several variables, partial differentiation, multiple integration, integration of vector fields, Green’s Theorem and Divergence Theorem.
MCS2414
4
Course not found.
BIO3203
3
Course not found.
BIO3201
1
This course is a survey of selected topics in general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. The topics covered from general chemistry include the solution state and colligative properties of solutions, as well as pH, and acid-base equilibrium theory and buffers. Students will learn to recognize and draw organic molecules, and predict solubility in water. Chemical kinetics will be discussed with an emphasis on enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Finally, students will learn about the chemical properties of the four major classes of macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and proteins. This course is not intended for science majors or those intending to apply to medical school.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours + 1.000 workshop hour
CHM2103
3
Laboratory exercises will supplement the material covered in CHM2103. Topics may include freezing point depression, acid-base chemistry, kinetics, biosynthesis of an organic compound, detection, separation and purification of proteins, the polymerase chain reaction, isolation and detection of nucleic acids, and molecular biology.
1.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lab hours
CHM2101
1
This course explores ethical issues and regulations relevant to biomedical technology development and implementation. The ethical conduct of research involving human or animal subjects is a core focus of the course. The regulatory function of the FDA including medical device approval, listing, and labeling is another core focus of the course. Additional topics covered include intellectual property, career planning, and ethical issues raised by emerging technologies.
BME3003
3
Total Credits:
18
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Course not found.
MCS2423
3
Calculus based simple harmonic motion, waves and sound, geometric optics, interference and diffraction, electric charge and interaction, electric current, DC Circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, and RC circuits. 3 Credit Hours. Lecture 3 hrs., Studio 1 hr. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS 2414.
PHY2423
3
Introductory laboratory experiments complementing University Physics 2. 1 Credit Hours. Lab 2 hrs.
PHY2431
1
Course not found.
EGE2123
3
This undergraduate-level course explores advanced techniques in design and prototyping, with a strong emphasis on their applications in biomedical devices and systems. The course is divided into two parts: Part 1: Provides a comprehensive introduction to SOLIDWORKS fundamentals, focusing on 3D part modeling, assembly design, simulation and best practices for efficient engineering workflows; Part 2: Covers advanced programming, including microcontroller integration with Arduino, mobile app design and development, and embedded system programming. Students will engage in hands-on projects to apply concepts from lectures, gaining practical experience in the complete medical product development process—from initial concept design in SOLIDWORKS to fabrication and programming of functional biomedical devices and systems.
BME3403
3
A first course in engineering mechanics which covers the following topics: Vector Algebra, resultant of force systems; equilibrium of particles, rigid bodies using free-body diagrams; friction; centroids; moments of inertia.
EGE2013
3
Total Credits:
16
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SSC Elective
SSC2XX3
3
Course not found.
EGE3022
2
This course will focus on product design for wearable technology by emphasizing creating of solutions through team based projects. Students will utilize engineering tools and skills such as circuits, programming, computer-aided design, fabrication, and usability design of a wearable device prototype.
BME3113
3
-OR-
Course not found.
BME4113
Fundamental laws. Circuit parameters, elementary network theory. Forced and transient response, semi-conductor devices, electronic circuits, digital logic and counting circuits. The course includes hands-on experiments. The following courses can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS 2423, PHY 2423.
EEE2123
3
-OR-
Course not found.
TEE3103
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of momentum and mass transfer in living systems. Topics include fluid mechanics, mass transport, and biochemical reactions, with emphasis placed on identifying assumptions used in developing the mathematical assumptions and analytical solutions. Applications of these principles in designing biomedical devices will also be discussed.
BME3703
3
Course not found.
BME3303
3
This course provides some background theory to support real world laboratory applications to practice analyzing biomechanical concepts of human movement. Topics include; range of motion, introduction to motion capture methods, ground reaction forces, inverse dynamics, gait analysis of walking and running, jumping, introduction to biomechanical modeling.
BME3301
3
Total Credits:
18
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A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to engage texts of the modern global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, photography, film, digital media, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.
HUM1223
3
Representation of data, probability, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling theory, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, tests of statistical hypotheses, regression analysis. Lecture 3 hrs.
MCS3403
3
Technical Elective
XXX3
3
Course not found.
BME3011
1
This course will go over the basic principles of instrumentation in particular for biomedical applications. The course is roughly divided into three sections: The first focuses on analog instrumentation including amplifiers, filters, and noise issues. The second focuses on digital circuitry with emphasis on sampling and aliasing, resolution as well as basic building blocks of digital circuits. The third focuses on electronic transducers and sensors such as piezoresistors, piezoelectricity, fluorescent detection.
BME3103
3
Course not found.
BME3101
1
This course provides an introduction to the selection and performance of various materials currently used in biomedical engineering. Topics include theprocessing-structure-property relationship of selected metals, ceramics and polymers, their interactions with biological systems, and the application of biomaterials in drug delivery, artificial organs and tissue engineering. The following courses can be taken concurrently with this course: EGE 2013, EME 4603.
BME3213
3
Total Credits:
17
Course Name
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Credits
LLT Elective
2XX3
3
Course not found.
EGE3012
2
BME Elective
XXX3
3
Course not found.
BME4012
2
Course not found.
BME5503
3
-OR-
This course introduces the principles and practices of the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Topics include material and microfabrication processes, sensing and actuation principles, and application of MEMS in solving biomedical problems. Students will use the Microfabrication and BioMEMS Lab to practice MEMS device design, modeling, fabrication, characterization and testing.
BME5603
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles involved in the design of engineered tissues and organs. Emphasis is placed on the integration of biology and engineering design with in-depth discussion on how to select and/or design cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators, mechanical and culture conditions for the regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo. Students also learn and practice various aspects of in vitro tissue engineering, including scaffold fabrication and characterization, cell and tissue culture and imaging, and evaluation of cell-scaffold interactions.
BME4803
3
Total Credits:
16
Course Name
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Credits
Humanities Elective
LLT/SSC/PSY
3/4XX3
3
Technical Elective
XXX3
3
BME Elective
XXX3
3
Course not found.
BME4023
3
Course not found.
BME4313
3
Total Credits:
15
The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and the Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Program Criteria.