Biomedical Engineering Program
Chair
Prof. Craig Henriquez
(ch@duke.edu)
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Prof. Wanda Krassowska Neu
(wanda.neu@duke.edu)
Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies
Prof. Robert Malkin
(robert.malkin@duke.edu)
Staff Assistant
Ms. Susan Story
(sshstory@duke.edu)
Matriculating Class of 2013
8/22/2013
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Welcome!
General background on BME
BME curriculum at Duke
Options for specialization
So, what should I take this year?
What about AP/IB credits?
Where can I find more info?
On research areas
On curriculum and advising for next term
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What is Biomedical Engineering?
Biomedical engineering integrates physical, chemical,
mathematical, and computational sciences and
engineering principles to study biology, medicine,
behavior, and health. It advances fundamental concepts;
creates knowledge from the molecular to the organ
systems level; and develops innovative biologics,
materials, processes, implants, devices and informatics
approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
of disease, for patient rehabilitation, and for improving
health.
-NIH working definition of bioengineering, 1997
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Body to Organs to Cells to Genes
Duke Magazine, 2006
PNAS, 2004
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Body to Organs to Cells to Genes
Mooney and Mikos, Growing New
Organs, Scientific American Apr 1999.
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Some Interesting Facts
BME around for 3000 yrs.
Rooted in
electrophysiology
about 32,000
bioengineers working in
various areas of health
technology
highest percentage of
female students in all of
the engineering
specialties
The Lancet, Vol 356 2000
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Some Specialty Areas of BME
Bioinstrumentation
Biomaterials
Biomechanics
Cellular, Tissue and Genetic Engineering
Medical Imaging
Orthopedic Bioengineering
Rehabilitation Engineering
http://www.bmes.org
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Educational Objectives of the BME
Undergraduate Program
We expect that a few years after graduation, our students
will be on track to become leaders in corporate,
professional, and academic communities. In particular,
they will:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Advance in their careers in biomedical engineering or related area
of industry, academia, and medicine.
Engage in life-long learning, for example, by enrolling in graduate or
professional degree programs or receiving advanced training for
professional advancement.
Utilize their engineering experience in creating new knowledge or
enabling technologies for human health and health care.
Understand the social and ethical implications of their work.
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Placement of BME graduates
Senior exit survey (2013)
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Business/Industry Sectors
Senior exit survey (2013)
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Type of Degrees Pursued
Senior exit survey (2013)
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Core Undergraduate Curriculum
Undergraduate Writing (1st year)
5 Humanities & Social Sciences (depth & breadth)
Digital Computation (Egr 103L, Fall 1st year)
2 Chemistry (Chem 101DL + Chem 201DL/210DL)
2 Physics (Phys 151L + 152L)
5 Math (Math 111L + 112L + 212 + 216 + 353)
2 Life Science (Bio 201L + Life Science Elective)
2 Unrestricted Electives
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Note:
Course numbers have changed!
In Fall2012, all Duke courses received new numbers
Many documents lists both numbers:
BME 260L (100L)
new
old
Class 2016 was the first one to use only new numbers
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Core BME Classes
Materials/Mechanics
EGR 201L
Mechanics
ME 221L
Materials
BME Area Core Classes
BME Area Core I*
AREAS:
Biomechanics and Biomaterials (BB)
Electrobiology (EL)
Imaging and Measurement Systems (IM)
Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Engineering (MC)
Systems and Instrumentation
ECE 110L
Fund of Electrical and
Computer Egr
BME 271
Signals & Systems
BME Area Core II*
Capstone Design (1)
BME 432
Biomech of Vehicle
Safety Egr
BME 436
Biophotonics
Instrumentation
BME 460
Devices for People
with Disabilities
Physiology
BME 354L
Intro to Medical
Instrumentation
BME 244L
Quant Physiology
with Bio statistics
BME 260L
Modeling Cellular and
Molecular Systems
BME 462
Design for the
Developing World
BME 464
Medical Instrument
Design
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Specialization in BME: Areas
You select two Areas in your Junior year and
take the Core classes for both
Core Classes are:
BME 301, Bioelectricity
BME 302, Fund of Biomaterials and Biomechanics
BME 303, Modern Diagnostics Imaging Systems
BME 307, Transport Phenomena in Biological
Systems
You select one of the two Areas in your
Senior year and take 2 (of 4) of your BME
electives in this one Area
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BME Electives (Area vs. General)
Biomechanics/Biomaterials
(BB)
BME 307 Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems
BME 525 Biomedical Materials and Artificial Organs
BME 526 Elasticity
BME 529 Theoretical and Applied Polymer Science
BME 530 Tissue Biomechanics
BME 531 Intermediate Biomechanics
BME 570L Intro to Biomolecular Engineering
BME 571L Biotechnology and Bioprocess Eng
BME 577 Drug Transport Analysis
Imaging and Measurement
Systems (IM)
BME 502 Neural Signal Acquisition
BME 506 Measurement and Control of Cardiac
Electrical Events
BME 542 Ultrasound Imaging
BME 544 Digital Image Processing
BME 545 Acoustics and Hearing
BME 550 Modern Microscopy
BME 551 Biomed Optical Spectroscopy and
Tissue Optics
BME 567 Biosensors
Electrobiology (EL)
BME 502 Neural Signal Acquisition
BME 503 Computational Neuroengineering
BME 504 Fund Electrical Stimulations of Nervous
Sys
BME 506 Measurement and Control of Cardiac
Electrical Events
BME 511L Theoretical Electrophysiology
BME 512L Theoretical Electrocardiology
BME 513 Nonlinear Dynamics in Electrophysiology
BME 560 Molecular Membrane Transport
Molecular, Cellular and Tissue
Engineering (MC)
BME 560 Molecular Membrane Transport
BME 561L Genome Science and Technology Lab
BME 566 Transport Phenomena in Cells and Organs
BME 567 Biosensors
BME 568 Lab in Cellular and Biosurface Engineering
BME 569 Cell Transport Mechanisms
BME 570L Intro to Biomolecular Engineering
BME 571L Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering
BME 577 Drug Transport Analysis
BME 578 Tissue Engineering
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Specialization in BME:
Double Majors
Double Engineering Majors offered:
ECE/BME or BME/ECE
ME/BME or BME/ME
CEE/BME or BME/CEE (environmental)
Pros and Cons:
core curriculum split
more structure
fewer BME electives
no unrestricted electives
36 to 38 credits (vs 34)
tough for Pratt Fellows (research)
great for industry
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Specialization in BME:
Trinity College
Second majors, minors and certificates
outside Engineering
Majors usually require 8 additional courses
Minors: 5 courses
Certificates: 6+ courses
Most popular
Economics
Math
Chemistry
Neuroscience
History (3-4 SSH courses can be taken in one dept.)
Management and Markets certificate
Energy and Environment certificate
New: Global Health major/minor
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Preparing for
Medical School
Office of Health Professions Advising:
http://prehealth.duke.edu/
orientation: Fri, Aug. 23
Take the MCAT in the summer after 3rd year
4 Chemistry courses with labs
2 Biology courses with labs: Bio 201L + elective
Physiology: BME 244L
2 Physics courses with labs: Phys 151L + 152L
Biochemistry will be included in MCAT in 2015
Consider taking Physics 153L or study topics on your own
2 English/Lit courses: Writing 101 + elective
Recommended:
Behavioral science course: Psy 101
Statistics: distributed throughout BME curriculum
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What should I take this year?
Major: BME
Fall-Freshman
Chem 101DL
Math 111L
EGR 103L
Writing 101 / SSH
Spring-Freshman
Bio 201L
Math 112L
Phys 151L
SSH / Writing 101
Fall-Sophomore
BME 244L
ECE 110L
Math 212
Phys 152L
SSH
Spring-Sophomore
EGR 201L
Chem 201DL/210DL
Math 216
LS elective
SSH
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What should I take this year?
Major: BME/ECE
Fall-Freshman
Chem 101DL
Math 111L
EGR 103L
Writing 101 / SSH
Spring-Freshman
Bio 201L
Math 112L
Phys 151L
SSH / Writing 101
Fall-Sophomore
BME 244L
EGR 201L
Math 212
Phys 152L
SSH ECE 110L
Spring-Sophomore
ECE230L
Chem 201DL/210DL
Math 216
LS elective ECE 280L
SSH Compsc 201
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What should I take this year?
Major: BME/ME or BME/CEE
Fall-Freshman
Chem 101DL
Math 111L
EGR 103L
Writing 101 / SSH
Fall-Sophomore
BME 244L
EGR 201L
Math 212
Phys 152L
Chem 201DL/210DL
Spring-Freshman
Bio 201L
Math 112L
Phys 151L
SSH / Writing 101
EGR 121 (ME only)
Spring-Sophomore
ECE 110L
ME 221L
Math 216
EGR 244L
SSH
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What should I take this year?
Major: BME considering Medical School
Fall-Freshman
Chem 101DL
Math 111L
EGR 103L
Writing 101
Spring-Freshman
Bio 201L
Math 112L
Phys 6151L
SSH
Fall-Sophomore
BME 244L
ECE 110L
Math 212
Phys 152L
Chem 201DL
Spring-Sophomore
BME 260L
EGR 201L
Math 216
LS elective
Chem 202L
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AP/IB Credits and 1st Year Life
Limit of 2 AP for Social Science and
Humanities electives
We strongly recommend that you take
one AP credit per subject area
Adjust to college life and expectations
Great way to review prerequisite material
Spend some time at K-Ville
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AP Credits: Chemistry
No AP Chem credit
Chem 101DL + (Chem 201DL or Chem 210DL)
AP 4 Chem 20 credit
Chem 110DL + (Chem 201DL or Chem 210DL)
AP 5 Chem 21 credit
Chem 201DL or Chem 210DL or
Chem 110DL + (Chem 201DL or Chem 210DL)
YOU MUST TAKE EITHER CHEM 201DL or CHEM 210DL
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AP Credits: Math and Physics
Math:
5 math classes: Math 111L + 112L + 212 + 216 + 353
APs count but you must have 5 math classes on your
transcript in order to graduate
If you place out, you must take an additional higherlevel math class
Physics:
No AP: Phys 151L + Phys 152L
AP credit for Phys 25: take Phys 152L
AP credit for Phys 25 + Phys 26:
take Phys 153L or Phys 264
Phys 153L is recommended for premeds
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Example: AP credits for
Math 21 and Phys 25
Fall-Freshman
Chem 101L
Math 111L Math 122L
EGR 103L
Writing 101
Spring-Freshman
Bio 201L
Math 112L Math 212
Phys 151L Chem 201DL/210DL
SSH
Fall-Sophomore
BME 244L
ECE 110L
Math 212
Phys 152L
SSH
Spring-Sophomore
EGR 201L
Chem 201DL/210DL
Math 216
LS elective
SSH
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Timing
You should take BME 244L in the Fall
semester of your Sophomore year
Study abroad in the Fall semester of your
Junior year:
Classes to take before semester abroad:
BME 260L, ME 221L (unless offered abroad),
BME 271 (unless offered abroad), Math 353
Two Area Core classes:
must be taken in the Spring semester of your
Junior year
not offered in the Fall
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BME-Related Activities
Research Opportunities (Independent Studies, Pratt
Fellows Program, Grand Challenge Scholar)
www.pratt.duke.edu/research-opportunities
www.pratt.duke.edu/experts
www.pratt.duke.edu/pratt-research-fellow
Research Seminars
BMES Student Chapter (career seminars, attending
national conferences, etc.)
Engineering World Health
www.bmes.org
www.ewh.org/
Global Education for Undergraduates (study abroad)
http://studyabroad.duke.edu/
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More Info
BME Department Website
Undergraduate Program Handbook
www.bmes.pratt.duke.edu
BMES Fall Reception and course registration panels
BME Contacts
www.bme.duke.edu/undergrads/curriculum.php
Meeting with your advisor
Duke Chapter of Biomedical Engineering Society
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Ms. Story (sshstory@duke.edu)
Prof. Malkin (robert.malkin@duke.edu)
Prof. Neu (wanda.neu@duke.edu)
BME consultation sessions, late October and March
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Why do You want to be a Duke
Biomedical Engineer?
Because I want to go to Medical School
Because its highly ranked
Because its popular
Because I want to get rich
Because I want to apply engineering techniques
to advance the study of health and disease and
to develop products for the health care industry
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