Bioengineering

The Bioengineering focus area is flexible in that it enables students to explore the field from different perspectives. Lafayette’s array of bioengineering expertise includes biomolecular, biomechanical, and bioelectrical approaches, and the Bioengineering concentration allows students to develop their interests in any of these sub-areas while using the systems of the human body as the common thread. A biomolecular approach focuses on molecular and cellular systems, including tissue engineering and drug delivery. A biomechanical systems approach focuses on the mechanics and dynamics of macroscale biological systems, as well as applications in the designs of prosthetics and medical devices. A bioelectrical systems approach can span various length scales, from molecular-level electrophysiology, to organ systems and the design of health monitoring and/or diagnosis devices.

See typical 4-year schedule for the Bioengineering focus area

Required courses in bioengineering FOCUS AREA:

• ES 301 Bioengineering Systems and Design (Systems Core course)
• Additional science course:  CHEM 108 General Chemistry II or BIO 111 Unity and Diversity of Biol or PHYS 133 Physics 2 (consult with Advisor)
• ME 362 Fluid Mechanics, CE 251 Fluids, or CHE 311 Transport
• ECE 331 Signals and Systems
• (3) Engineering electives  – Approved courses
• (2) Upper-level Biology electives – Approved courses
• (2) Related electives from any Division – Approved courses

FACULTY ADVISORS FOR STUDENTS IN THE Bioengineering FOCUS AREA: Prof Ryan M. Van Horn, ChE; DEAn Lauren ANDERSON, che

Faculty that do research in bioengineering: Prof C Anderson (ChE), Prof L Anderson (ChE), Prof Rosario (ME), Prof Smith (ME), Prof Sun (ME), Prof Yu (ECE)