What is Cellular Engineering?
Cellular Engineering involves the application of engineering principles to problems in cellular and molecular biology, particularly as they relate to human health. The goal of this focus area is to equip students with the quantitative tools necessary to understand, manipulate, and control cellular and sub-cellular processes for a range of biomedical applications, including those related to stem cells, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.
Cellular Engineering Curriculum Map 10/16/23 | Sample Four-Year Plan 10/16/23
Cellular Engineering Academic Advisors
Biomedical Engineering - Program Map: Cellular Engineering Focus Area
| Semester 1 | Chem Ⅰ & Lab CHEM:1110 | Engr Math Ⅰ MATH:1550 | Intro Engr Prob Solving ENGR:1100 | Rhetoric RHET:1030 | Engr Success First Year ENGR:1000 | |
| Semester 2 | Chem Ⅱ & Lab CHEM:1120 |
Engr Math Ⅱ MATH:1560 |
Engr Math Ⅲ MATH:2550 | Intro Engr Computing ENGR: 1300 | Physics Ⅰ / Lab PHYS:1611 | BME Forum BME:1010 |
| Semester 3 | Foundations of Biology BIOL:1411 | Engr Math Ⅳ MATH:2560 | Statics ENGR:2110 | Elec Circuits ENGR:2120 | Thermodynamics ENGR:2130 | BME Prof Seminar BME:2010 |
| Semester 4 | HHP:3500 Human Physiology OR BME:2260 Quantitative Physiology | Systems, Instrum, & Data Acquisition / Lab BME:2200 | Mech Def Bodies ENGR:2750 | Focus Area Elective #1 | Biostatics BIOS:4120 or STAT:3510 | |
| Semester 5 | Cell Biology for Engr / Lab BME:2400 | Focus Area Elective #2 | Biomaterials & Biomechanics / Lab BME:2500 | Focus Area Elective #3 | Diversity & Inclusion | |
| Semester 6 | Cell Material Interactions BME:5421 | Bioimaging & Bioinformatics / Lab BME:2210 | Focus Area Elective #4 | Focus Area Elective #5 | Be Creative | |
| Semester 7 | BME Senior Design Ⅰ BME:4910 | Biotransport BME:5430 | Focus Area Elective #6 | Approved GEC Course | Approved GEC Course | |
| Semester 8 | BME Senior Design Ⅱ BME:4920 | Systems Biology for BME BME:5435 | Focus Area Elective #7 | Physics Ⅱ / Lab PHYS:1612 | Approved GEC Course |
| cellular engineering required courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| ENGR:2750 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies | All | P: ENGR:2110; C: MATH:2560 |
| BME:5421 Cell Material Interactions | F/S | P: BME:2400 |
| BME:5430 Biotransport | F | P: BME:2500 |
| BME:5435 Systems Biology for BME | S | P: BME:2400, BME:2200 |
| cellular engineering electives (focus Area, minor, or certificate) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Topics (must choose two) | ||
| BME:4310 Computational Biochemistry | S | P: Math:1560 or MATH:1860, CHEM:1120 |
| ECE:5480 Digital Image Processing | F | P: BME:2200 |
| BME:5441 Num & Stat Methods for Bioengr | F § | P: MATH:2560 and MATH:2550 |
| BME:5445 Stem Cells in Regenerative Engr | F §§ | P: BME:2400 or BIOL:2723 |
| BME:5451 Research Methods in Cellular Engr | S | P: BIOL:1411, STAT:3510 or BIOS:4120 |
| Suggested Electives | ||
| BME:5431 Biofabrication for Tissue Engr | S | P: ENGR:2110 |
| BME:5460 Principles of Microfluidics | F | P: BME:2500 |
| BME:5525 Cardiopulmonary Modeling & Design | F | P: BME:2500, ENGR:2510 |
| ENGR:2510 Fluid Mechanics | F/S | P: Math;2560, ENGR:2710; C: ENGR:2130 |
| ENGR:2710 Dynamics | All | P: MATH:1550, ENGR:2110 |
| ENGR:2720 Materials Science | All | P: CHEM:1110, C: MATH:1550 |
| ENGR:2730 Computers in Engineering | F/S | P: ENGR:1300 |
| ME:5179 Continuum Mechanics | See MyUI | P: ENGR:2750 or ENGR:2510 |
| BIOL:1412 Diversity of Form & Function | All | P: BIOL:1411 w/min C- |
| CHEM:2210 Organic Chemistry Ⅰ | All | P: CHEM:1120 w/min C- |
| CHEM:2220 Organic Chemistry Ⅱ | All | P: CHEM:2210 w/min C- |
| CHEM:2410 Organic Chemistry Lab | All | P: CHEM:1120 w/min C-, CHEM:2210 w/min C-; C: CHEM:2220 |
| BMB:3110 Biochemistry | All | See MyUI for recommendations |
| BMB:3120 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Ⅰ | F/S | See MyUI for recommendations |
| BMB:3130 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Ⅱ | F/S | P: BMB:3120 |
| BIOL:2512 Fundamental Genetics | All | P: BIOL:1411, BIOL1412 or PSY:2701, CHEM:1110; Recommended: CHEM:2210 |
| Pre-Medicine Electives | ||
| **BIOL:1412 Diversity of Form & Function | All | P: BIOL:1411 w/min C- |
| CHEM:2210 Organic Chemistry Ⅰ | All | P: CHEM:1120 w/min C- |
| CHEM:2220 Organic Chemistry Ⅱ | All | P: CHEM:2210 w/min C- |
| CHEM:2410 Organic Chemistry Lab | All | P: CHEM:1120 w/min C-, CHEM:2210 w/min C-; C: CHEM:2220 |
| BMB:3110 Biochemistry | All | See MyUI for requirements |
| BIOL:2512 Fundamental Genetics | All | P: BIOL:1411, BIOL:1412 or PSY:2701, CHEM:1110; Recommended: CHEM:2210 |
** Pre-medicine students should check with their Pre-medicine advisor regarding the need for this course.
§ Offered in academic years with odd fall and even spring semesters
§§ Offered in academic years with even fall and odd spring semesters
Note: At least two electives must be from the list of Engineering Topics. Electives not listed above may be approved via the Plan of Study form.
Please check MyUI for the current course offerings and pre/corequisites.
Last updated (10/16/23)
Note: In addition to the four required focus area courses, an additional seven elective courses (21 s.h.) are also required (suggested electives list, minor, or certificate courses). At least two of these electives (6 s.h.) must be from the list of Engineering Topics. Electives not listed above may be approved via the Plan of Study form.
Check MyUI for the current course offerings and pre-/co-requisites.
Check the Cellular Engineering Curriculum Map and Sample Four-Year Plan links at the top of this page for more details.
Link to previous Cellular Engineering Focus Area Curriculum Map
Updated 10/16/23