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RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

School of Engineering

Biomedical

Engineering  

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Table of Contents

Biomedical Engineering……………………………………………………………………1

Contact Information and Educational Objectives…………………………………………..2

Responsibilities……………………………………………………………………………..3

Bachelor Degree Requirements…………………………………………………………….4

Required Courses…………………………………………………………………………..6

Curriculum and Schedule – Traditional BMED program………………………………….9

Curriculum and Schedule – Premed program…………………………………………….12

Registration……………………………………………………………………………….17

Student Societies………………………………………………………………………….18

Undergraduate Research Projects………………………………………………………....19

Study Abroad……………………………………………………………………………...22

International Study………………………………………………………………………..22

Co-terminal Degrees………………………………………………………………………23

Graduate Degree in Biomedical Engineering……………………………………………..27

Frequently Asked Questions……………………………………………………………...29

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What is Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineering is a discipline that advances knowledge in engineering, biology andmedicine, and improves human health through activities that integrate the engineering scienceswith the biomedical sciences and clinical practice. In other words, biomedical engineering is a

multidisciplinary field combining engineering, basic sciences and medicine.

Biomedical engineering produces a better understanding of

 –   How the body works.

 –   How the body becomes diseased.

 –   Ways to prevent/protect the body from disease.

 –    Novel mechanisms to reverse the disease process.

 –    Novel ways to repair diseased tissue.

 –    New devices to replace diseased tissue.

Biomedical Engineers develop devices and procedures that solve medical and health-related problems by

combining their knowledge of biology and medicine with engineering principles and practices. Many doresearch, along with medical scientists, to develop and evaluate systems and products such as artificial

organs, prostheses (artificial devices that replace missing body parts), instrumentation, medical

information systems, and health management and care delivery systems. Biomedical engineers also may

design devices used in various medical procedures, imaging systems such as magnetic resonance imaging

(MRI), and devices for automating insulin injections or controlling body functions Some specialties

within biomedical engineering are biomaterials, biomechanics, medical imaging, rehabilitation

engineering, and orthopedic engineering.

Biomedical Engineers are expected to have employment growth of 72 percent over the next decade, much

faster than the average for all occupations. The aging of the population and a growing focus on health

issues will drive demand for better medical devices and equipment designed by biomedical engineers.

Along with the demand for more sophisticated medical equipment and procedures, an increased concern

for cost-effectiveness will boost demand for biomedical engineers, particularly in pharmaceutical

manufacturing and related industries.

Average starting salary offers for graduates of bachelor’s degree programs in biomedical engineering,

according to a July 2009 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, were $54,158.

The US Department of Labor (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm) provides information on the various

fields of engineering and statistics concerning salary and job outlooks.

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Contact List for Biomedical Engineering

Department Head: Dr. Deepak Vashishth (vashid@rpi.edu) JEC7049Administrative Staff: Pam Zepf (zepfp@rpi.edu) JEC7049

Kristen Bryk ( brykk@rpi.edu) JEC7049

Undergraduate Advising: Dr. Stanley Reisman (reisms@rpi.edu) JEC7048

Dept. Coordinator (for URP) Pam Zepf (zepfp@rpi.edu) JEC7049

Graduate Admissions: Dr. Stanley Dunn (dunns6@rpi.edu) PE1516

General Links:

Advising and Learning Assistance Center: http://alac.rpi.edu/setup.do Career Development Center: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/cdc/ Co-Op / Internships: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/cdc/students/experience/coop/index.html Course Catalog: http://www.rpi.edu/academics/catalog/ International Programs: http://undergrad.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=81 Registrar Forms: http://srfs.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=29 Student Handbook: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/doso/2006-2008RPI-StudentHandbook.pdf  Student Information System: http://sis.rpi.edu/ 

Educational Objectives:

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering Program will:1.  Be engaged in professional practice or be enrolled in high quality advanced academic or

industrial training programs.2.

 

Function in a technically competent manner to address challenges in biomedical engineering,medicine and biology.

3.  Contribute to and lead multidisciplinary teams in industrial, academic and clinical environments.4.  Be engaged in the design of biomedical products, processes, and systems within the context of

ethical, societal and environmental factors.5.

 

Be engaged in life long learning that expands their knowledge and appreciation of globalcontemporary professional issues and practices.

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Responsibilities

“We are at the very beginning of time for the human race. It is not unreasonable that we

grapple with problems. But there are tens of thousands of years in the future. Ourresponsibility is to do what we can, learn what we can, improve the solutions, and pass

them on.” Richard Feynman (1918 - 1988) 

Student's responsibilities 

•  To know their advisor's office hours and advising schedule.

•  To make an appointment and prepare for registration advising by reviewing the Catalog, Class-

Hour Schedule, and Curriculum Advising & Program Planning (CAPP).•  To formulate questions regarding curriculum, course selections, career options, etc.•  To be aware of their academic and personal needs and to seek assistance when needed.•  To understand that the role of their advisor is to advise them, not to make decisions for them.

Each student needs to realize that it's his or her education at stake, and that, with advisement, they are ultimately responsible for making any final decisions.

Advisor responsibilties 

•  To be accessible to students throughout the year at posted office hours. If an advisor will be awayfrom campus for an extended period of time, he or she should post the names and office locations

of alternate advisors outside their offices, so that students will have other advising resources.•  To set aside designated times for registration advising and individual discussions.

•  To be knowledgeable about current curriculum requirements, academic policies and procedures,referrals and resources on campus, and career opportunities in the major field.

•  To guide students through academic programs that will complement their personal, educational,and professional interests.

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Bachelor’s Degree

The bachelor’s degree is awarded to students who have pursued successfully, as evaluated by the faculty,a plan of study that encompasses several disciplines. Each plan of study has at least two objectives: first,to reach a pre-professional standing or fundamental mastery in a selected discipline; second, to develop

some grounding in knowledge found in liberally educated persons, an appreciation of technology andscience, and an openness to ongoing learning.General requirements:• The number of courses and credit hours is prescribed by each curriculum. Minimum requirements are128 credits for engineering.• The minimum grade point average (GPA) is 1.80.• To receive a baccalaureate degree, a student must have been admitted to the curriculum correspondingto the degree, must have satisfied the curriculum requirements, and must be enrolled in that curriculum atthe time the degree is granted.• The course content in physical, life, and engineering sciences must total a minimum of 24 credit hours.For information on additional requirements see the School of Science section of the course catalog.• The course content in humanities and social sciences must total a minimum of 24 credit hours,including at least eight credit hours in the humanities and eight credit hours in the social sciences. Forinformation on additional requirements see the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences section ofthe course catalog.• Every student is required to take at least two communication-intensive courses. At least one of thesemust be in the students’ major and at least one of the courses must be taught in the School of Humanities,Arts, and Social Sciences.• The minimum course concentration in the area of the selected discipline is prescribed by eachcurriculum but cannot be less than 30 credit hours.• At least 24 credit hours are to be elective, of which no less than 12 credit hours are unrestrictedelectives.• The student must be registered full-time for a minimum of four semesters. Two semesters of part-timestudy at Rensselaer will be considered equivalent to one semester of full-time study. In addition, thestudent must complete a minimum of 48 credit hours at Rensselaer, all of which will be applied to the baccalaureate degree. If a transfer student elects to study abroad or enroll in the co-op program, no morethan 12 such credits may apply to the 48 needed for the bachelor’s degree. The student’s Plan of Study atRensselaer must include at least 16 credits of courses above the 1000 level in the major field, or in anapproved concentration.• The student must be careful to satisfy institutes HASS core depth and breath requirements.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS

84 The Institute requires a degree candidate to earn the last 30 credits in courses completed on thiscampus or through a program formally recognized by the Institute. Transfer courses are limited to twocourses or eight credits counting toward the student’s last 30 credits and require approval of the directorof the Advising and Learning Assistance Center.Baccalaureate candidates must have passed all of the prescribed academic work and have satisfied the feerequirements. Candidates must also be in good academic and disciplinary standing. Undergraduatestudents on probation at the time of completion of course work may be required to meet certainstipulations for removal from probation. However, such requirements may be waived for those studentswhose cumulative GPAs satisfy the baccalaureate degree requirements. In general, a term’s work withgrades of not less than C will be required in programs arranged by the Committee on Academic Standing.

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The director of the Advising and Learning Assistance Center will state requirements to the students inwriting.Degree candidates must be registered during the semester in which they intend to graduate and must file adegree application with the registrar by the dates specified in the academic calendar. Students who previously applied for graduation but did not complete all their requirements on time must submit a newapplication specifying the new date of graduation.

Double DegreesA student may become a candidate for a second baccalaureate degree when he or she has completed: (1)the equivalent of at least two terms (30 credit hours) of additional work beyond the requirements of asingle degree, and (2) the courses in the department in which the student is registered and such othercourses as are required for the second degree.

Dual MajorsUndergraduate students who fulfill all the degree requirements for two curricula and who have met theconditions below will have completed a dual major. They will receive one diploma noting both majors.(1) The student must designate a first-named and second-named major in writing at least one semester

 prior to graduation, and have the appropriate department(s) approve this designation prior to filing thedual major form with the registrar.(2) Each student will be assigned an adviser in each department who will monitor progress towardsdegrees in that department.(3) The degree clearance officer in the department will certify that the student has met the degreerequirements in that department.(4) The 24- credit-hour mathematics/science requirement and the 24-credit-hour humanities and socialsciences requirement will satisfy the Institute requirements for both majors.

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Required courses for B.S. in Biomedical Engineering

BMED 2100 - Biomaterials Science and EngineeringPresents structure-property relationships of implant materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, andcomposites, with an emphasis on mechanical and surface properties in the broader context of implant

design. Biological performance of biomaterials, case studies of traditional implants—as well as emerging,tissue-engineered materials— are emphasized. Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 4

BMED 2200 - Modeling of Biomedical SystemsIntroduction of mathematical and computational methods to model physiological systems in biomedicalengineering that include examples drawn from thermal and therapeutic diffusion, biomechanics of themusculoskeletal system, and lumped parameter models of the cardiac cycle. Mathematical methodsinclude partial differential equations and systems of ordinary differential equation. Computationalmethods include finite difference, finite element, and lumped parameter methods. Computationalmethods are programmed using commercial programming and finite element software.Prerequisitites: MATH 2400, PHYS 1200, CSCI 1190. Credit Hours: 4

 

BMED 4010 - Biomedical Engineering LaboratoryTheory and practice of biomedical measurements. An introduction to instruments and procedures formeasurement of pressure, flow, bioelectrical potentials, biomechanical and biomaterial properties, usinginvasive and noninvasive techniques. Transducers studied include strain gauge, differential transformer,spectrometer, blood gas electrodes, bipotential electrodes, microscope with camera, mechanical testingmachine, piezoelectric transducer (or sensor). Also studied are instruments for determination of material properties. Prerequisites: BMED 2200, BMED 4500 or permission of instructor. Fall term annually.Credit Hours: 4

 

BMED 4240 - Tissue-Biomaterial InteractionsRelationships between structure and properties of synthetic implant materials, including metals, polymers,ceramics, and composites. The emphasis is on mechanical, corrosion, and surface properties of materials.

Detailed review of blood-material interactions. An introduction to biocompatibility with special emphasison the interaction of biomaterials with cells and tissues in the context of implant surface design and tissueengineering. Prerequisite: BMED 2100 may be taken concurrently. Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 3

BMED 4410 - BioMEMsThis course discusses state-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, biosensors, machining three-dimensional microstructures and building microfluidic devices (Lab-on-a-Chip). Seminal and currentliterature will be used to discuss topics in BioMEMs ranging from device fabrication to applications incell biology and medicine. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4410 and BMED 6410.Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing. Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 3 

BMED 4440 - BiophotonicsBiophotonics, or Biomedical optics, is a newly developing field, dealing with the application of opticalscience and technology to biomedical problems, including clinical applications. The course introducesstudents to the fundamentals in modern and classical optics, light-matter interaction and provides themwith a broad overview of current topics and contemporary research in the area of optics and lasers inmedicine and biology. Prerequisite: PHYS 1200. Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 3

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BMED 4500 - Advanced Systems PhysiologyApplications of control theory and systems techniques to physiology. Emphasis is on entire systems andtheir interactions rather than isolated phenomena. Areas covered include cardiac, respiratory, renal, andgastrointestinal systems. Includes laboratory on the application of engineering techniques in the study of physiological systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 4290 or equivalent. Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 4

BMED 4540 - BiomechanicsApplication of mechanics to the study of normal, diseased, and traumatized musculo-skeletal system.Areas covered include determination of joint and muscle forces, mechanical properties of biologicaltissues, and structural analysis of bone-implant systems. Case studies are discussed to illustrate the role of biomechanics and biomaterials in the design of implants. Prerequisite: none Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 4

BMED 4600 - Biomedical Engineering DesignA guided approach to development of design skills. Students work individually and in teams to tackle a biomedical design problem using methods drawn as necessary from engineering and from the physical

and mathematical sciences. Discussion sessions involve students in presentations of work. This is awriting-intensive course. Prerequisite: senior standing. Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 3

BMED 4650 - Introduction to Cell and Tissue EngineeringThis course teaches the use of engineering principles to describe cellular processes of biological,chemical, and physical nature. A quantitative approach will be used to explain the behavior of cells undervarious physical stimuli through the application of the laws of physics, mathematics, and physical biochemistry. The transduction of these physical stimuli into modified behavior and their impact on organlevel performance/function and tissue engineering will be discussed in the case of mammalian cells.Prerequisites: A basic course in mechanics (ENGR 2530 or BMED 4540, and a basic course in transport phenomena or fluid dynamics (ENGR 2250 or equivalent), or permission of instructor.Fall semester annually. Credit Hours: 3

BIOL 4290 - Human Physiological SystemsStudy of basic physiological principles in human and higher mammalian organisms. Emphasis oninteraction and control of physiological systems. Introduction to neural, motor, sensory, circulatory, renal,respiratory, reproductive, and hormonal systems. Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 4

BIOL 2120 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular BiologyStructural and functional relationships of cells are discussed with regard to similarities among all livingorganisms. Introduction to cellular biochemistry, metabolism and energy flow, cellular and Mendeliangenetics, and the chemical basis of heredity. The laboratory exercises illustrate current concepts incellular and molecular biology. Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 4

 

ENGR 1100 Introduction to Engineering AnalysisAn integrated development of linear algebra and statics emphasizing engineering applications and alsoincorporating computer exercises involving matrix techniques and calculations using available software packages. Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. 4 credit hours 

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ENGR 1200 Engineering Graphics and CADAn introduction to the techniques for creating solid models of engineering designs. Topics include three-dimensional modeling of parts and assemblies, visualization, orthographic and isometric free-handsketching, and computer-generated design documentation. Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. 3contact hours, 1 credit hour  

ENGR 1300 Engineering ProcessesThe use of basic machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, band saws, andgrinders, including micrometers, vernier calipers, and other devices of use in a machine shop orlaboratory. Welding techniques and tool making are also considered. Fall, spring, and summer termsannually. 1 credit hour  

ENGR 2250 Thermal and Fluids Engineering IApplication of control volume balances of mass, momentum, energy and entropy in systems of practical importance to all engineers. Identification of control volumes, properties of pure materials, mass

and energy conservation for closed and open systems, second law of thermodynamics, Bernoulli equation,fluid statics, forces and heat transfer in external and internal flows, conduction and radiative heat transfer.Prerequisites: ENGR 1100 and PHYS 1100. Corequisite: MATH 2400. Fall, spring, and summer termsannually. 4 credit hours 

ENGR 4010 Professional Development IIIStudents will study issues associated with working in teams in a modern work environment. Variousstyles of leadership, the definitions of power and empowerment and their applications in industry andteam settings will be studied. Additionally, other topics to be explored include vision, values andattitudes, and organizational culture. The course format will include small and large group discussions,case studies, experiential exercises, and regular participation from industry guests. Offered in conjunctionwith senior courses. 1 credit hour  

ENGR 1600 Materials Science for EngineersIntroduction to “real” (defect-containing) solids, and equilibria and kinetic processes in solids.Macroscopic properties, such as mechanical strength and electrical conductivity, are dominated by structure and bonding, and the course continuously emphasizes this connection. Each of thematerials classes (metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers) is discussed in detail in this context.Prerequisite: CHEM 1100. Fall and spring terms annually. 5 contact hours, 4 credit hours 

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Program Templates

a. Traditional BME Baccalaureate Program

First Year

Fall Credit hours Spring Credit hours

ENGR 1100 Intro to Engineering Analysis 4 ENGR 1200 Engineering Graphics & CAD 1CHEM 1100 Chemistry I 4 MATH 1020 Calculus II 4MATH 1010 Calculus I 4 PHYS 1100 Physics I 4

Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective1 4Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective1 4 BIOL-2120 Intro to Cell & Molecular Biology 4

Second Year

Fall Credit hours Spring Credit hours

CSCI 1190 Beginning C Prog. For Engrs. 1 BMED 2200 Modeling of Biomedical Systems 4PHYS 1200 Physics II 4 ENGR 2050 Intro to Engineering Design 4MATH 2400 Intro to Differential Equations 4 Concentration II 4Hum. or Sec. Sci. Elective1  4 Concentration III 4Concentration I 4

Third Year

Fall Credit hours Spring Credit hours

BIOL 4290 Human Physiological Systems 4 BMED 4500 Advanced Systems Physiology 4Concentration IV 4  ENGR 2600 Mod. & Analysis of Uncertainty 3Concentration V 4 Concentration VI 4Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective1  4 Concentration VII 3-4

Professional Development II  2 

Fourth Year

Fall Credit hours Spring Credit hours

BMED 4010 Bioengineering Lab 4 BMED 4600 BME Design4  3Concentration VIII 3-4 Free Elective IV3  3Free Elective I3 3 ENGR 4010 Professional Development III 2  1Free Elective II3 3 Concentration IX  3-4Free Elective III3 3 Hum. or Sec. Sci. Elective1 4

The total credit hours for the degree is 128-130

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Biomedical Engineering Concentration Courses(9 courses needed within each concentration, one of which may be selected from any of the lists below ofApproved Technical Electives)“F2”, S3” etc. mean “Fall 2nd year”, “Spring, 3rd year”, etc.

1) Biomaterials Concentration:

6 required courses

ENGR 1600 Materials Science for Engineers (4CR) (F2)BMED 2100 Biomaterials Science and Engineering (4CR) (S2)ENGR 2250 Thermal and Fluids Engineering I (4CR) (F3)BMED 4540 Biomechanics (4CR) (S2)BMED 4240 Tissue-Biomaterials Interaction (3CR) (S3)MTLE 2100 Structure of Engineering Materials (4 CR) (S3)

2 approved technical electives to be chosen from this list

BMED 4650 Introduction to Cell and Tissue Engineering (S)BMED 4xxx Mechanobiology (S, odd years)BIOL 4750 Cell ECM Interactions (S)BMED 4410 BioMEMS (S)MTLE 4100 Thermodynamics of Materials (F)MTLE 4030 Glass Science (F)MTLE 4050 Introduction to Polymers (F)MTLE 4250 Properties of Engineering Materials IIBMED 4xxx/6xxx Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (F)BMED 4xxx Biomaterials Applications in MedicineMTLE 4960 Processing of Biomaterials (F)

1 course to be chosen from the approved technical electives of any of the three

concentrations

2) Biomechanics Concentration:

6 required courses

ENGR 1600 Materials Science for Engineers (4CR) (F2)BMED 2100 Biomaterials Science and Engineering (4CR) (S2)ENGR 2250 Thermal and Fluids Engineering I (4CR) (F3)BMED 4540 Biomechanics (4CR) (S2)BMED 4964 Biomedical Fluid Mechanics (3CR) (F3)BMED 4240 Tissue-Biomaterials Interaction (3CR) (S3)

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2 technical electives to be chosen from this list

BMED 4650 Introduction to Cell and Tissue Engr. (S3)BMED 4xxx Mechanobiology (S, odd years)BMED 4xxx/6290 Biomechanics of Hard Tissues (F, Odd years)BMED 4xxx/6280 Biomechanics of Soft Tissues (F, Even years)

ENGR 2090 Engineering Dynamics (4CR) (S)MANE 4240 Introduction to Finite Elements (F&S)MANE 4030 Elements of Mechanical Design (F&S)MANE 4610 Vibrations (F)MANE 4130 Analysis and Design of Composite Structures (S)MANE 4670 Mechanical Behavior of Materials I (F)BMED 4xxx/6xxx Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (F)BMED4xxx/6xxx Muscle Mechanics and Modeling (S)

1 course to be chosen from the approved technical electives of any of the three concentrations

3) Bioimaging/Bioinstrumentation Concentrations

4 required courses

ECSE 2010 Electric Circuits (4 CR) (F2)ENGR 2350 Embedded Control (3CR) (S2)ECSE 2100 Fields and Waves I (4CR) (F3)ECSE 2410 Signals and Systems (4CR) (F3)

For Bioimaging concentration, 4 technical electives to be chosen from this list

BMED 4800 Subsurface Sensing and Imaging Systems (3 CR) (S3)BMED 4xxx/6xxx Biophotonics (3CR) (S4)MANE 4340 Physics of Radiology (3CR) (F)BMED6xxx/ECSE 6963 Biological Image Analysis (3CR) (F)ECSE 4510 Discrete Time Systems (3 CR) (F)ECSE 4540 Introduction to Voice & Image Processing (3CR) (S)BMED 4xxx BioMEMs (3CR) (S)MANE 6480 Health Physics and Medical Aspects of Radiation

For Bioinstrumentation concentration, 4 technical electives to be chosen from this list

BMED 4xxx/6xxx Biophotonics (3CR) (S4)

BMED 4xxx BioMEMs (3CR) (S)BMED 4xxxx/MANE 4340 Physics of Radiology (3CR) (F)ECSE 2050 Introduction to Electronics (4CR) OR ECSE 2210 Microelectronics Technology (4 CR)ECSE 4090 MechatronicsECSE 4xxx/6050 Advanced Electronic Circuits (3 CR) 1 course to be chosen from the approved technical electives of any of the 3 concentrations

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Version 1:This version assumes that student will take an HASS course in summer school or have AP

credit. Note: Student should take MCAT in late June-early July after Junior year

First Year

Fall Credit hours Spring Credit hours

BIOL 1010 Intro. To Biology 4 ENGR 1200 Engineering Graphics & CAD 1CHEM 1100 Chemistry I 4 MATH 1020 Calculus II 4MATH 1010 Calculus I 4 CHEM 1200 Chemistry I 4PHYS 1100 Physics I 4 BIOL 2120 Intro to Cell & Molecular Biology 4

Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective  (Writing Course) 3-4

Second Year

Fall Credit Hours Spring Credit Hours

ENGR 1100 Intro to Eng. Analysis 4CSCI 1190 Beginning C Prog. For Engrs. 1 BMED 2200 Modeling of Biomedical Systems 4PHYS 1200 Physics II 4 ENGR 2050 Intro to Engineering Design 4MATH 2400 Intro Differential Equations 4 Concentration II 4Concentration I 3-4 Concentration III 4

Third Year

Fall Credit hours Spring Credit hours

BIOL 4290 Human Physiological Systems 4 BMED 4500 Advanced Systems Physiology 4

Concentration IV 4  ENGR 2600 Mod. & Analysis of Uncertainty 3Organic Chem. I 4 Concentration V 3Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective1  4 Organic Chem II 4

Professional Development II 2 

Fourth Year

Fall Credit hours Spring Credit hours

BMED 4010 Bioengineering Lab 4 BMED 4600 BME Design4  3Concentration VI 4 Concentration VIII 3-4Concentration VII 3-4 ENGR 4010 Professional Development III 2  1Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective1  4 Concentration IX  3-4

Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective

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The total credit hours for the degree is 129-134

1Placement of humanities and social science electives can be varied with free electives. The courses counted as freeelectives must show a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours.2Professional Development II will be fulfilled from a published list at the start of each semester and can be takeneither semester. Professional Development III can be taken either semester of the senior year. ProfessionalDevelopment I is part of ENGR 2050.

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4Capstone writing-intensive course.

Version 2: If student can not complete version 1 Note: Student should take MCAT in late June-early July after Junior year

First Year

Fall Credit hours Spring Credit hours

BIOL 1010 Intro. To Biology 4 ENGR 1200 Engineering Graphics & CAD 1CHEM 1100 Chemistry I 4 MATH 1020 Calculus II 4MATH 1010 Calculus I 4 CHEM 1200 Chemitry II 4PHYS 1100 Physics I 4 BIOL 2120 Intro to Cell & Molecular Biology 4

Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective  (Writing Course) 3-4

Second Year

Fall Credit Hours Spring Credit Hours

ENGR 1100 Intro Engineering Analysis 4CSCI 1190 Beginning C Prog. For Engrs. 1 BMED 2200 Modeling of Biomedical Systems 4

PHYS 1200 Physics II 4 ENGR 2050 Intro to Engineering Design 4MATH 2400 Intro to Differential Equations 4 Concentration II 4Concentration I 3-4 Concentration III 4

Third Year

Fall Credit hours Spring Credit hours

BIOL 4290 Human Physiological Systems 4 BMED 4500 Advanced Systems Physiology 4Concentration IV 4  ENGR 2600 Mod. & Analysis of Uncertainty 3Organic Chem. I 4 Concentration V 3Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective1  4 Organic Chem II 4

Professional Development II2

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Fourth Year

Fall Credit hours Spring Credit hours

BMED 4010 Bioengineering Lab 4 BMED 4600 BME Design4  3Concentration VI 4 Concentration VIII 3-4Concentration VII 3-4 ENGR 4010 Professional Development III 2  1Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective1  4 Concentration IX 3-4

Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective1  4

The total credit hours for the degree is 129-134

1Placement of humanities and social science electives can be varied with free electives. The courses counted as freeelectives must show a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours.2Professional Development II will be fulfilled from a published list at the start of each semester and can be takeneither semester. Professional Development III can be taken either semester of the senior year. ProfessionalDevelopment I is part of ENGR 2050.4Capstone writing-intensive course.

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Pre requisite chart

Course  Pre requisite Biology and physiology:

BIOL 2120 Cell and Molecular Biology noneBIOL 4290 Human Physiological Systems noneBMED 4500 Adv Systems Physiology BIOL 4290

Math:

MATH1010 Calculus 1 noneMATH1020 Calculus 2 MATH1010MATH2400 Diff Equations MATH1020

Physics:

PHYS1100 Physics 1 nonePHYS1200 Physics 2 PHYS1100, coreq MATH1020

Chemistry:

CHEM1100 Chem 1 none

Engineering Core Courses:

ENGR1100 IEA noneENGR1200 CAD noneCSCI1190 C Programming noneENGR2050 IED ENGR1100, ENGR1200, co-req PHYS1200ENGR2600 MAU MATH1010PD2 PSYC4170 junior or senior standing

STSS4840 ENGR 1010ENGR4010 PD3 senior standing

BME Core:

BMED2200 Mod of Biomed Systems MATH2400, PHYS1200, CSCI1190BMED4010 BME Lab BMED2290, BMED4500BMED4600 BME Design senior standing

BME Concentration Courses:

ENGR1600 mat science CHEM1100BMED2100 biomaterials noneBMED4540 biomechanics none

ENGR2250 thermals and fluids 1 ENGR1100, PHYS1100, coreq MATH2400BMED 4240 Tissue Biomaterials Interaction coreq BMED2100BMED4960 biomechanics of soft tissues senior standingBMED4961 biomaterials apps in medicine BMED2100, BMED4240BMED4963 clinical orthopedics BMED4500BMED4964 biomedical fluid mechanics ENGR 2250BMED4962 advanced biomechanics BMED4540

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BMED4410 Biomems Junior or Senior standingBMED4968 Muscle mechanics and modeling noneBMED4440 Biophotonics PHYS1200

RegistrationWhen: Registration for the Spring semester generally occurs in early November.Registration for the Fall semester occurs the preceding Spring, usually in early AprilExact dates are included in the Academic Calendar .

How: Use the Student Information System (SIS) to register for your courses.

Where: There are no assigned rooms for registration. You can register for your classes using anycomputer with Internet access.

Time tickets 

As a student here at Rensselaer, you are issued a "time ticket," which assignsyou a specific window of time during which you may register for the nextsemester. Your time ticket will be sent to your RPI email address, 2 - 3 weeks before registration.Your registration time is assigned based on the number of credit hours youhave earned as a student. The table to the right shows the range of earnedcredit hours associated with each class. Please note that classes which are stillin progress or courses which have been graded as "incomplete" do not  counttowards earned credits, nor do transferred courses and Advanced Placement(AP) credit.You should receive your time ticket via e-mail approximately four weeks prior to the scheduledregistration period. In addition to making the registration assignment, this e-mail message notifies you ofany existing holds which may prevent you from registering if you do not resolve them.

CAPP reports 

Your Curriculum Advising and Program Planning (CAPP) report is a planning and advising tool --available only to undergraduate students -- that allows you to track the progress you're making towardyour Bachelor's Degree. You can access your CAPP report via the main menu of the Student InformationSystem (SIS).

FAQs for registration 

What do I do if a class I want to register for is full?Meet with the instructor of the course and request to be admitted to the course. If the class is acore/required course every effort will be made to accommodate the request. If this is an elective courseyou may be asked to take it in a subsequent semester. . In the case of Biomedical Engineering classes, youmay also see Dr. S. Reisman in room JEC7048 for advice.How do I add/drop a course?You may use the Student Information System (SIS) to add or drop courses. Generally speaking, from the beginning of the semester, you will have two weeks to add courses and eight weeks to drop them.Please refer to the Academic Calendar for specific add and drop deadline dates.

School of Engineering

Freshman 0 - 30

Sophomore 31 - 60

Junior 61 - 95

Senior 96 - 128

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If you wish to petition to add or drop classes after the published deadline, you may do so using a LateAdd/Drop Form. Please note that after the instructor’s signature (if required), the form must also beapproved by the Advising and Learning Assistance Center.

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Professional and Student Societies

There is currently a very active student chapter of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES). Thechapter plans many activities throughout the school year including informational meetings, student-

faculty mixers, lunches with faculty, and field trips to local industry. The faculty advisor for the chapter isDr. James Cooper.

Students who become members of the student chapter of the BMES will also receive literature from the National BMES.

Alpha Eta Mu Beta, the Biomedical Engineering Honor Society, is currently being formed at RPI. Staytuned for further details on this society.

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Undergraduate Research Program (URP)

Rensselaer's Undergraduate Research Program (URP) provides real-world, hands-on research experiencefor students like you. Through this unique program, you have the opportunity to work directly with afaculty member on a bonafide research project.

The program offers many advantages and the opportunity to:•  work on a project whose impact could be worldwide and can lead to patents and/or grants

•  interact with some of the most informed and learned professors in the world•  apply knowledge gained in the classroom to actual problems and research situations

•  network with faculty beyond the classroom, opening the door to other opportunities

•  gain critical leadership, team-building and critical thinking skills•  establish industry connections that could lead to a co-op or future employment

•  distinguish yourself from your peers•   publish as an undergraduate

•  receive course credit in a more dynamic way or supplement your incomehttp://undergrad.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=77 

URP application: http://undergrad.rpi.edu/update.do?artcenterkey=117 

Rensselaer has a very strong Undergraduate Research Program. This is a program that allows students towork in a professor’s laboratory for credit, cash, or experience. On average, we have 30% of the classtaking advantage of these opportunities during their Rensselaer career. 

Some examples of projects students have been involved in include:

•  Study of Spinal Sclerosis

•  Mechanical Loading of the Lumbar Spine•  Schwann Cell Migration

•  Cell Based Cancer Research• 

Soft Tissue Engineering•  Vascular Regulation

The program offers many advantages and the opportunity to:

•  work on a project whose impact could be worldwide and can lead to patents and/or grants•  apply knowledge gained in the classroom to actual problems and research situations

•  network with faculty beyond the classroom, opening the door to other opportunities

•  gain critical leadership, team-building and critical thinking skills•   publish as an undergraduate

•  receive course credit in a more dynamic way or supplement your income

How to find a project

Most URP projects are found through direct contact with the faculty member supervising the research.Most undergraduates find projects from faculty members from whom they have taken classes. A good place to start your search is to determine a faculty member with whom you may want to work on a project. Check their website to investigate their field of research. If it sounds interesting, approach themabout a possible URP project.

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What if I have my own idea for a project?

You may work with a faculty member on an existing research project or on a project based on your ownideas. If you want to pursue your own project, find a faculty advisor who may be interested in your topicsince you will be required to have a project advisor.

For credit, funding or the experience?

You can earn from one to four credit hours per semester for your participation in the URP. The number ofcredit hours you earn is negotiable between you and your faculty sponsor. If you choose this option youand your sponsor need to:

•  Determine how many credit hours you will earn•  Decide exactly what is expected of you, such as your time commitment, the type of work to be

submitted, etc.•  Agree on how your grade will be determined

•  In the past, students who have participated in the URP for pay have earned up to $3,000 persemester. The majority of participants earn $400 per semester.

URP funding comes from two sources:•  Your sponsoring faculty member or department

•  The Office of Undergraduate Education

The faculty sponsor or department is responsible for the financial support of your research. In addition,the Office of Undergraduate Education pays URP participants a maximum of $400 per semester in theform of matching funds.

Most projects expect eight to twelve hours of work per week.

The URP application should be submitted to the Department Coordinator, Pam Zepf; who:

•  Checks the URP Application for completeness

• 

Fills out your payroll paperwork•  Forwards your application and payroll paperwork to the Office of Undergraduate Education for

approval

•  Will set up a schedule for reporting your hours. You must submit your hours to the DepartmentCoordinator within the same payroll period that you worked. Please keep in mind that if you workand submit hours that exceed your funding allotment, you will not be paid for those hours. Paychecks are issued every other Friday

Applying for the Experience

 No deadline specified. You would have the opportunity to apply to gain the experience of working on aresearch project. 

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Study Abroad for Biomedical Engineering Majors

The Study Abroad opportunity available at Rensselaer is an excellent experience for both your

professional and personal growth. However, planning is required to minimize the impact on your

graduation plans. In most situations, the time away does not delay graduation.

Depending on your AP and transfer credits, dual major or co-terminal plans, and in consultation

with your academic advisor, you may choose to study abroad either in your sophomore year or

 junior year.

For BMED-specific course equivalents, please check the “Transfer Equivalency Catalog” listing,

which can be found on the Log In page of the Student Information System (SIS):

http://sis.rpi.edu/ 

You are encouraged to choose from this list of pre-approved courses. If you are considering

coursework that does not appear on the pre-approved list, please provide the course description

from the university abroad and a syllabus for that course. A prior approval form has to becompleted and signed by the International Adviser of the Department. The forms are available on

the Registrar’s website http://www.rpi.edu/dept/srfs/transfer_credit_approval.pdf  , or from the

BMED Department Office in JEC 7049. From a student perspective, this prior approval is the

'guarantee' you should have that coursework taken abroad will count towards your graduation

requirements at RPI.

In addition, you may transfer courses that will be used as Free electives or Humanities and Social

Sciences courses. You are encouraged to take Humanities and Social Science (H&SS) courses or

Free electives which are above the 1000 level here at RPI. Courses that the host university

considers to be junior level or senior level courses can usually be transferred into RPI.

Note: The system at RPI is based on 4 credit hour courses while many foreign universities rely

on 3 credit courses so one can wind up one credit short per course. You may therefore wind up

taking 2 courses to fill the credit hour requirement for one course at RPI with the extra credits

going to 'Free Elective' as a split course on the CAPP report.

International Programs

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Rensselaer Education Across Cultural Horizons, or REACH, is part of Rensselaer’s initiative to provideall undergraduate students with an international experience. Initially launched in spring 2009 as anexchange program for engineering students, REACH has evolved to include all international opportunitiesfor undergraduates, including semester-long study abroad and exchange opportunities, short-term andfaculty-led international programs, and other international experiences such as internships and service

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learning. All students are encouraged and expected to take advantage of some sort of internationalexperience during their four-year undergraduate education.

Academic Requirements and Eligibility - Generally a 3.0 minimum GPA is required. More importantly,students must make sure that a period of study abroad will not delay their graduation date. Althoughstudents typically study abroad during the junior year, sophomores and seniors may be eligible.

Application procedures and deadlines - Generally an RPI study abroad application and officialtranscript as well as an application from the host institution are required. Deadlines vary by program butare typically September for spring and February for fall. You should begin the research process at leastone semester prior to the semester of application.

Fees and Billing - Students who participate in affiliated study abroad or exchange programs are chargedthe cost of regular RPI tuition for their term(s) abroad. Some programs carry an additional fee. Unlessotherwise noted, transportation, housing and other living expenses are paid directly by each student andare not billed by RPI.

Financial Aid - With the exception of work-study money, all forms of financial aid can be applied to

Rensselaer-affiliated programs. Students must maintain full-time status (the equivalent of 12 Rensselaercredits or above) in order to be eligible for financial aid.

Grades and Credit - Full credit is granted for courses completed with a grade of C- or above. All coursesmust be approved by the relevant academic department in order for the transfer of credit to take place.With the exception of the Architecture programs, grades earned overseas are not factored into the GPA.It is important for students to work with their advisor when applying to study abroad. Course mappingfor selected REACH programs has been completed but this has not been completed for all of theuniversities involved. Mapping for the engineering focused schools can be found at:http://sis.rpi.edu/trfequiv/transfer_equiv.pdf  

Study Abroad FAQs can be found at: http://undergrad.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=124 

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Contact person for Undergraduate/Graduate 

Each undergraduate student has their own faculty advisor who should be the first line of contact if thereare questions or problems. If your advisor is not available, you may contact Dr. S. Reisman in roomJEC7048 who is the advising coordinator for the department.

Graduate students may contact Dr. S. Dunn, Dean of the Graduate School with questions about thegraduate program.

Co-Terminal Degree and MS Degree

Students interested in pursuing a co?terminal Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering are

required to submit the following application materials to the Biomedical Engineering Departmentfor consideration (listed below). Upon review by the Biomedical Engineering GraduateCommittee, and approval by the department head, the application materials are sent for finalevaluation at the Graduate School where admission decisions are finalized and communicated tothe students.  Students must apply before the end of their junior year and must have a GPA

> 3.2 for consideration to the co!terminal program.  Co?terminal MS applications should be

submitted in duplicate (one original and one photocopy) to the BME departmental office (MsPam Zepf; JEC 7048) in hard copy form (no emails/soft copies). Applications will be reviewedon the first Monday of every month during the academic year.

Instructions for students pursuing a MS with Thesis or Project: Students are required toidentify a project or thesis advisor and complete a graduate plan of study with approval fromtheir project or thesis advisor.

Instructions for students pursuing a coursework MS: BME undergraduate students pursuing acoursework based MS (that is MS without project/thesis) should complete a graduate plan ofstudy with the approval of their BME undergraduate academic advisor. Non BME

undergraduates should submit application with a self ?determined plan of study satisfying theBME MS degree requirements specified below and the Department Head will assign a BMEfaulty as an academic advisor for the completion of their application and an MS degree.

The Biomedical Engineering M.S. degree program focuses on engineering fundamentals at anadvanced level can be obtained with or without a thesis. While pursuing the M.S. degree,students are expected to register for and participate in Discussions in Graduate Research anddepartmental seminars. In consultation with their faculty advisor, individuals must develop a Planof Study that satisfactorily meets Institute and Departmental requirements to earn the M.S.degree. A grade of B or better must be achieved to fulfill a course requirement.

Students pursuing M.S. with thesis need to take a minimum of 24 coursework credits (18 at

6000 level) and are required to register for 4?6 credits of thesis with prior approval from aBiomedical Engineering Faculty member to serve as thesis advisor. Twelve course work creditsmust have a BMED prefix* (9 BMED coursework credits at the 6000 level). A minimum of 3credits (1 course) of advanced life sciences (biology or physiology) and a minimum of 3 credits(1 course) in advanced mathematics or statistics are required as well. The master’s thesis shouldcontribute new knowledge to the field of study in Biomedical Engineering.

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Individuals pursuing a M.S. without a thesis are required to earn a minimum of 30 credit hourswith a minimum of 18 coursework credit hours at the 6000 level. A minimum of 3 credits (1course) of advanced life sciences (biology or physiology) and a minimum of 3 credits (1 course)in advanced mathematics or statistics are required as well. 18 coursework credit hours mustcontain the BMED prefix* (with 15 coursework BMED credit hours at the 6000 level) and be

technical in nature. Students may register for maximum of 1?4 credits toward a research project.

* Commercialization of Biomedical Technology cannot be applied toward the BMED requiredcoursework.

Co-Terminal FAQ's

Admission

1.  When do I apply?Co-terminal applications must be submitted before the end of applicants’ junior year. Applicants musthave 90 credits (in progress or earned) of coursework towards their undergraduate degree (101 credits forArchitecture students).

2.  Where do I find a Plan of Study?The Plan of Study is available on-line at the Office of Graduate Education website Plan of Study Form. 

3.  What if the courses I list on the Plan of Study change?If the courses listed change, an updated plan must be filed with your Department, the Office of GraduateEducation, and the Office of the Registrar.

Financial Aid, Tuition and Fees

1.  Can I receive both Undergraduate Financial Aid and Graduate TA/RA aid? No - If you receive a Graduate TA/RA you are no longer eligible for undergraduate financial aid or theco-terminal program.

2.  Do I have to file a FAFSA for my 5th year to get the Undergraduate aid?Yes - you must file a FAFSA, if you receive need based aid.

3.  I have a TA from my department. Do I need to notify anyone? No - your department works with the Office of Graduate Education to ensure that your TA is processedappropriately. Once you accept a graduate TA, you are no longer eligible for undergraduate financial aidor the co-terminal program.

Academic

1.  When/how does a student get assigned a graduate adviser?Co-terminal students will continue to work with their undergraduate adviser and should contact theirdepartment to be assigned a graduate advisor.

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2.  How many credits will I be eligible to register for?Since the primary degree you will be pursuing is your bachelor's degree, you will be eligible to registerfor up to 21 credits.

3. 

Can I become a part-time student in the Co-Terminal Program?Co-terminal student must remain as full time students and cannot shift to part-time status.

4.  Should I apply for my undergraduate degree if I will be registered into an 11th semester?If you are continuing into an 11th semester, you will no longer be eligible for undergraduate aid. Youshould apply for your bachelor's degree at that point.

5.  When do I receive my BS degree? I was supposed to graduate in May 2010 but I will becompleting 2 more semesters to receive my Master's degree under the co-terminal program?

You will receive both degrees at the end of your 10th semester. You should file a degree application withthe Office of the registrar for each degree at the beginning of the semester in which you will actuallygraduate with both degrees. See the academic calendar for deadline information.

6.  Can I use a course for both my undergraduate and graduate degree? No - credits applied toward satisfying requirements of the undergraduate degree cannot be used to satisfythe requirements for the master's degree.

7.  I finished my 9th semester but decided not to continue in the master's program. How do I receivemy BS degree?

You must first, formally withdraw from the co-terminal program. This is done using the Graduate StudentRequest for Change of Status form. You must then file a Degree Application for the next graduation date.Rensselaer has three official graduation dates - the end of August, the end of December, and mid-May.Check the academic calendar for application submission deadlines.

8. 

Can I still designate courses as Pass/No Credit?Co-terminal students are subject to graduate degree program guidelines after they've earned the minimumnumber of credits required for their bachelor’s degree (which will range from 124 to 128 depending onthe School). Any courses taken after a student has reached the minimum, will be subject to graduate level policies, and graduate policies prohibit designating a graduate course as Pass/No Credit.

9.  Can I participate in the Commencement ceremony with my class?You must meet the criteria for participation and file a petition, available in the Registrar's Office.

Co-terminal application: http://admissions.rpi.edu/graduate/Co-TerminalBS-MS_Application_and_Procedures.pdf  

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The graduate program of the Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department at Rensselaer has beenaccepting students from various disciplines, for example, with undergraduate degrees in biomedical

engineering, other engineering disciplines, mathematics, chemistry, physiology and biology. In order toadvance to doctoral status, graduate students in BME must satisfy three of the following requirements by

the beginning of the fourth semester and no later than the fifth semester =

(a)  Take a minimum of 12 credits (3 credits minimum in each area) in three of the four categories:1.  Advanced Mathematics or Statistics (3-4 CR)2.  Advanced Life Science (Biology or Physiology) (3-4CR)3.  Technical Depth course (3-4 CR)4.

 

Advanced Laboratory Technique (3-4 CR).(b)  Maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or better.(c)  Choose a thesis advisor and identify a doctoral thesis topic.(d)  Write a short (three-page) preliminary research proposal.

(e) 

Must have published or submitted a conference abstract in the relevant research area(f)

 

Submit a NIH style Biosketch

A dossier containing supporting material satisfying the above requirement is to be submitted by thestudent to the BME graduate committee via Ms. Ronnie Rowe (rower@rpi.edu) during the fourthsemester but no later than the end of the fifth semester. Students failing to submit the requiredinformation may submit a petition before the end of the fifth semester to extend the period by themaximum of one more semester. Such a request must be accompanied by a letter from their academicadvisor.

Following advancement, under the guidance of the advisor, the student should then form an

interdisciplinary Ph.D. thesis committee by the end of the second year and take a candidacy exam afterhaving published or submitting a peer-reviewed journal article, typically during the first semester of thethird year. The candidacy exam is essentially a presentation of preliminary results and a defense of athesis research proposal.

 Near the completion of the student’s required course work, the oral candidacy examination and publicdefense of the thesis are held as per the procedure described in the Rensselaer catalog.Matriculation into the doctoral program is based upon prior demonstration of a high level of academicachievement in graduate and/or undergraduate work. Advanced study and research are conducted underthe guidance of a faculty member of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and an interdisciplinarycommittee. A total of 72 credits (30 course work credits and 42 credits of research) satisfies theDepartment’s and the Institutes’ residency and thesis requirements. A maximum of 8 credits at the 4000-

level (a maximum of two courses) may be applied to the 30 coursework requirement, with the remainderof the courses at the 6000-level. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better to meet the Institute’srequirements. These requirements are formalized in a Plan of Study that is prepared in consultation withthe student’s research advisor.

Please note that students have no more than seven years to complete their Ph.D.Students who entered the program with a Masters have no more than five years to complete their Ph.D.

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Frequently Asked Questions

a. When should I decide my BME concentration

 Normally a student chooses his/her concentration during the second semester of the sophomore year. A

declaration form will be submitted to the registrar to declare the concentration.

 b. When can I choose a minor.

A minor can be chosen anytime as long as the requirements for the minor can be completed before

graduation.

c. Can BME students do a premedical, or predental program

BME students can do pre medical or pre dental curricula during their undergraduate program at RPI. The

 pre medical program is shown above in item. The pre dental program can be constructed with the aid of

the advisor.

d. Is it reasonable for BME students to graduate in four years.

It is not only reasonable but it is accomplished by a majority of students. The suggested four year

curriculum is shown above. Exceptions can occur if the student is taking a semester abroad or doing a

coop experience for one semester.

e. Can a BME dual major in ME , EE or other fields?

A BME student can dual major in other fields. The two most common dual majors are BME-EE and

BME-ME. Examples of the curricula for these dual majors is shown above. The student will have two

advisers, one from BME and the other from the dual major. Each advisor will see that the curriculum in

that major is completed. Normally the number of credits needed to complete a dual major is higher thanthe number of credits needed to complete the BME major only.

f. Is the BME program accredited?

The BME program is accredited by ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,

which is the organization that accredits all engineering programs.

g. To whom should I speak about doing a term abroad?

You may speak to your advisor, Dr. S. Reisman, (JEC7048) or contact the Office of International

Programs.

h. To whom should I speak about the premed requirements?

You may speak to either Dr. S. Reisman, room JEC7048 or Dr. E. Ledet, room JEC7044.

How do I find out about the URP program and who has open positions?

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faculty that are in the concentration area that you are interested in doing a URP.

 j. If I do a coop, which semester should I choose and how will it affect my schedule?

Most students choose the spring semester of their junior year or the fall semester of their senior year for a

COOP. This will normally extend your time at RI by one semester.

k. What are the HASS requirements?

The total HASS core requirement is 22 credits. Included in these credits are the following:

A minimum of 2 4-credit courses in Humanities

A minimum of 2 4-credit courses in the Social Sciences

 No more than 3 1000 level HASS courses may be applied to the HASS core

 No more than 6 credits may be taken Pass/No Credit

At least one 4 credit course must be at the 4000 level

Depth requirement: 2 4-credit courses in the same H or SS subject area with at least one above the 1000

level and none on Pass/No Credit

2 credits must meet the Professional Development 2 requirement.

l. By when does a student need to choose a major?

Most students choose a major when entering their freshman year at RPI. For those students who do not

choose a major at that time, they become an undeclared student and are given an advisor who can guidethe student toward making an informed choice of major. This decision should be made by the end of their

freshman year.