This resource is for ENGRUD students who entered the UW-Seattle in AUT25.
Degree requirements
ENGRUD requirement key
= Placement requirements
= Pick one to satisfy placement requirement
(Note: all must be completed to graduate)
Placement: July 15 after the first year
Engineering First-year Interest Group (E-FIG)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 101 | 1 | Engineering Exploration |
| GEN ST 199 | 1 | The University Community |
Mathematics (24-28cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 124, 125, 126 | 15 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I-III |
| MATH 207 OR AMATH 351 | 4 3 | Introduction to Differential Equations [pr: MATH 125] Introduction to Differential Equations and Applications [pr: MATH 125] |
| MATH 208 OR AMATH 352 | 4 3 | Matrix Algebra with Applications Applied Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis [pr: MATH 126] |
One course from the following:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| IND E 315 | 3 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers |
| STAT 311 | 5 | Elements of Statistical Methods |
| STAT 390 | 4 | Statistical Methods in Engineering and Science |
| Q SCI 381 | 5 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
Sciences (44cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 142 | 5 | General Chemistry I |
| CHEM 152 | 5 | General Chemistry II [pr: CHEM 142] |
| CHEM 162 | 5 | General Chemistry III [pr: CHEM 152] |
| CHEM 223 OR CHEM 237 | 4 4 | Organic Chemistry Short Program [pr: CHEM 152] Organic Chemistry [pr: CHEM 162] |
| PHYS 121 | 5 | Mechanics [pr: MATH 124] |
| PHYS 122 | 5 | Electromagnetism [pr: MATH 125; PHYS 121] |
| BIOL 180 | 5 | Introductory Biology |
| BIOL 200 | 5 | Introductory Biology [pr: BIOL 180; CHEM 152 (concurrent)] |
| BIOL 220 | 5 | Introductory Biology [pr: BIOL 200] |
Honors or accelerated sequences of chemistry, math and physics will satisfy degree requirements.
General Education Requirements (29-41cr)
Written and Oral Communication:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 5 | English Composition |
| Writing | 7 | Writing - Can be met by coursework in the major |
Areas of Inquiry:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| A&H | 10 | Arts & Humanities |
| SSc | 10 | Social Sciences |
| A&H or SSc | 4 | Additional Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences |
Diversity:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| DIV | 5 | Diversity (may overlap with Areas of Inquiry or W) |
Engineering Fundamentals (4-5cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| AMATH 301 OR CSE 121 + BIOEN 217 OR CSE 122 + BIOEN 217 OR CSE 123 + BIOEN 217 OR CSE 160 + BIOEN 217 | 4 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 | Beginning Scientific Computing [pr: MATH 125] Computer Programming I MATLAB Computer Programming II MATLAB Computer Programming III MATLAB Data Programming I MATLAB |
*CSE course should be completed before taking BIOEN 217
Major Core Requirements (37cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| BIOEN 215 OR ENGR 115 | 3 3 | Bioengineering Problem Solving Engineering Transformation of Health |
| BIOEN 315 | 3 | Biochemical Molecular Engineering |
| BIOEN 316 | 4 | Biomedical Signals and Sensors |
| BIOEN 317 | 2 | Biomedical Signals and Sensors Lab |
| BIOEN 325 | 4 | Biotransport I |
| BIOEN 326 | 4 | Solid and Gel Mechanics |
| BIOEN 327 | 2 | Fluids and Materials Laboratory |
| BIOEN 335 | 3 | Biotransport II |
| BIOEN 336 | 3 | BioE Systems and Control |
| BIOEN 337 | 2 | Mass Transport and Systems Laboratory |
| BIOEN 345 | 4 | Failure Analysis and Human Physiology |
| BIOEN 400 | 3 | Fundamentals of Bioengineering Design |
Senior Electives (15cr)
Courses taken from approved list of 400-level and above BIOEN-prefixed engineering courses. Visit department website for list.
Capstone & Approved Engineering Electives (7-10cr)
One of the following course pairs:
Option A: integrated design and research
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| BIOEN 401 | 1 | BioE Capstone Proposal (W) |
| BIOEN 402 | 7-9 | Research and Design Capstone (W) |
Option B: research project and small group design and build
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| BIOEN 404 | 3 | Team Design I |
| BIOEN 405 | 4 | Team Design II |
Approved Engineering Electives (9-12cr)
Visit department website for a list of approved courses. Students completing Capstone Option A are required to take 9 credits of approved electives; students completing Capstone Option B take 12 credits of approved electives. Students can take additional BIOEN-prefixed elective courses to satisfy this requirement area.
Free Electives (to reach 180 total credits)
Additional coursework in any subject area not used elsewhere in degree.
Total credits required for graduation: 180cr
Sample four-year plan
This is a sample four-year plan for Bioengineering to provide ENGRUDs a framework to their individual academic plan.
Courses required to request placement for ENGRUD students: ENGR 101; MATH 124, 125, 126; CHEM 142; PHYS 121; English Composition; choose one: BIOEN 215 or ENGR 115, AMATH 301 or CSE 121, CSE 122, or CSE 160 + BIOEN 217, CHEM 152, CHEM 162, PHYS 122.
ENGRUD requirement key
= Placement requirements
= Pick one to satisfy placement requirement
(Note: all must be completed to graduate)
Placement: July 15 after the first year
Year 1
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 124 | 5 | MATH 125 | 5 | MATH 126 | 5 |
| CHEM 142 | 5 | CHEM 152 | 5 | CHEM 162 | 5 |
| E-FIG: ENGR 101 & GEN ST 199 | 2 | English Composition | 5 | PHYS 121 | 5 |
| A&H / SSc | 3 | ||||
| Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 15 |
Year 2
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 180 | 5 | BIOL 200 | 5 | MATH 207 | 4 |
| CHEM 223 or 237 | 4 | AMATH 201 . OR CSE 12X/160 + BIOEN 217 | 4 5 | BIOEN 315 | 3 |
| BIOEN 215 | 3 | A&H / SSc / DIV | 5 | BIOEN 316 | 4 |
| PHYS 122 | 5 | BIOEN 317 | 2 | ||
| A&H / SSc | 3 | ||||
| Qtr. Total: | 17 | Qtr. Total: | 14+ | Qtr. Total: | 16 |
Year 3
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOEN 325 | 4 | BIOEN 335 | 3 | BIOEN 345 | 4 |
| BIOEN 326 | 4 | BIOEN 336 | 3 | BIOEN 400 | 3 |
| BIOEN 327 | 2 | BIOEN 337 | 2 | BIOEN Elective I | 4 |
| MATH 208 | 4 | BIOL 220 | 5 | A&H / SSc | 3 |
| A&H / SSc | 3 | IND E 315 | 3 | BIOEN 401 (only for 402 track) | 1 |
| Qtr. Total: | 17 | Qtr. Total: | 16 | Qtr. Total: | 15 |
Year 4
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOEN 402 | 3 | BIOEN 402 OR BIOEN 404 | 3 3 | BIOEN 402 OR BIOEN 405 | 3 4 |
| BIOEN Elective II | 3 | BIOEN Elective III | 3 | BIOEN Elective V (if needed) | 3 |
| Engineering Elective | 4 | BIOEN Elective IV | 4 | Engineering Elective | 4 |
| A&H / SSc / W course | 4 | A&H / SSc | 3 | General Elective / W course (if needed) | 5 |
| Could consider one of the following: Full-time internship (ENGR 321) Study Abroad, Clinical Experience | 3-6 | ||||
| Qtr. Total: | 14+ | Qtr. Total: | 13+ | Qtr. Total: | 15+ |
Honors or accelerated sequences of chemistry, math and physics will satisfy degree requirements.