The Biomedical Engineering program requires a minimum of 128 cumulative credits applied to the degree, which includes courses from Western Colorado University and the University of Colorado Boulder.
This program provides a seamless transfer of coursework from the Gunnison residential campus for a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering awarded by CU Boulder. A student must meet the requirements for the CU Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science and may apply for admission when they have established a successful collegiate record as a Western student. This is demonstrated through academic requirements outlined at https://western.edu/academics/admissions-process-and-transition-to-cu-boulder/
Students are expected to follow the Academic Policies of the respective University/Universities at which they are registered.
- Western: https://catalog.western.edu/undergraduate/policies/
- CU Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science: https://www.colorado.edu/engineering-advising/get-your-degree/academic-expectations-policies
Planned Western coursework is outlined below in red font and course numbers are all three digits, while CU Boulder coursework is outlined below in black font and course numbers are all four digits. Students must complete 45 credits of CU Boulder coursework.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| College Writing Requirement (total of 3 credit hours) | 3 | |
| Technical Writing | ||
| Computing Courses (total of 3 credit hours) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Engineering Computing | ||
or CS 191 | Computer Science II | |
| Mathematics & Basic Science Courses (total of 35 credit hours) | 35 | |
| Biological Principles (with laboratory) (GT-SC1) | ||
| General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) and General Chemistry Laboratory I (GT-SC1) | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Calculus I (GT-MA1) | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Introduction to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | ||
| General Physics I (GT-SC2) and Laboratory Physics I (GT-SC1) | ||
| General Physics II (GT-SC2) and Laboratory Physics II (GT-SC1) | ||
| Mechanics Courses (total of 9 credit hours) | 9 | |
| Dynamics | ||
or PHYS 251 | Dynamics | |
| Mechanics of Solids | ||
| Statics | ||
| Other Engineering Courses (total of 7 credit hours) | 7 | |
MCEN 3030 | Computational Methods | |
MCEN 3047 | Data Analysis and Experimental Methods | |
| Biomedical Courses (total of 28 credit hours) | 28 | |
| WWGE 101/102/103/104 | Headwaters: Studies in...(select one) BME-focused Headwaters | |
| Computer-Aided Design | ||
| Fabrication | ||
| Biomaterials | ||
| Biomedical Engineering Principles and Methods | ||
BMEN 3010 | Biotransport | |
BMEN 3030 | Bioinstrumentation | |
BMEN 4010 | BME Capstone Design I | |
BMEN 4020 | BME Capstone Design II | |
BMEN 4117 | Anatomy and Physiology for BME | |
| Electrical Courses (total of 3 credit hours) | 3 | |
MCEN 3017 | Circuits and Electronics for Mechanical Engineers | |
| Engineering Technical Electives (total of 9 credit hours) | 9 | |
Engineering coursework not already in degree (6 credits must be 3000-level or higher) | ||
| General Technical Electives (total of 9 credit hours) | 9 | |
Selected engineering, science, math, computer science, or engineering management courses at 3000-level or higher not already in degree | ||
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 15 | |
Complete 15 credits of approved humanities and social science coursework, 6 credits of which must be upper-division | ||
| Free Electives | 7 | |
Complete enough electives to bring the total credit hours toward the degree to 128. Normally this is 7 credit hours but could vary (for example due to transfer credits). Please consult with your academic advisor or Partnership Program Director with questions | ||
| Note | ||
1 credit of either H&SS or free elective must be a CU Boulder course to meet the residency requirement | ||
| Total Credits | 128 | |
The following plan lists all the specific course requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder in partnership with Western Colorado University. The order in which these courses are taken may vary with course availability. Students are responsible for completing all course prerequisites. Please note that this is a suggested degree program; your program may vary.
Planned Western coursework is outlined below in red font and course numbers are all three digits, while CU Boulder coursework is outlined below in black font and course numbers are all four digits. Students must complete 45 credits at CU Boulder.
Sample Plan
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I (GT-MA1) | 4 |
| PHYS 190 & PHYS 185 |
General Physics I (GT-SC2) and Laboratory Physics I (GT-SC1) |
4 |
| CHEM 111 & CHEM 112 |
General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) and General Chemistry Laboratory I (GT-SC1) |
4 |
| WWGE 101/102/103/104 | BME-focused Headwaters | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 251 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 191 & PHYS 186 |
General Physics II (GT-SC2) and Laboratory Physics II (GT-SC1) |
4 |
| ENG 102 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| CHEM 113 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| ENGR 130 | Introduction to Engineering Computing | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 252 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 250 | Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 201 | Biomaterials | 3 |
| ENGR 161 | Computer-Aided Design | 3 |
| ENGR 162 | Fabrication | 1 |
| BIOL 150 | Biological Principles (with laboratory) (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 358 | Introduction to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 4 |
| ENGR 251 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 210 | Biomedical Engineering Principles and Methods | 3 |
| ENGR 363 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| ENG 302 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| BMEN 3010 | Biotransport | 3 |
| MCEN 3017 | Circuits & Electronics for ME | 3 |
| BMEN 4117 | Anatomy & Physiology for BME | 3 |
| MCEN 3030 | Computational Methods | 3 |
| H&SS Elective | H&SS Elective (Lower-Division) 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMEN 3030 | Bioinstrumentation | 4 |
| MCEN 3047 | Data Analysis & Experimental Methods | 4 |
| Elective | Engineering Technical Elective | 3 |
| Elective | General Technical Elective | 3 |
| H&SS Elective | H&SS Elective (Lower-Division) 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| BMEN 4010 | Biomedical Engineering Design I | 3 |
| Elective | Engineering Technical Elective | 3 |
| Elective | General Technical Elective | 3 |
| H&SS Elective | H&SS Elective (Lower-Division) 1 | 3 |
| H&SS Elective | H&SS Elective (Upper-Division) 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMEN 4020 | Biomedical Engineering Design II | 3 |
| Elective | Engineering Technical Elective | 3 |
| Elective | General Technical Elective | 3 |
| H&SS Elective | H&SS Elective (Upper-Division) 1 | 3 |
| Elective | Free Elective 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 128 | |
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NOTE: 1 credit of either H&SS or free elective must be a CU Boulder course to meet the residency requirement.