BME Specialty Sequence: Orthopedic
Biomaterials
This track sequence is intended for the student who is
interested in biomedical problems that utilize a skill
set and knowledge base in applied materials science. The
curriculum is designed to provide a foundation for work
in areas of orthotic and prosthetic devices (internal and
external) sports equipment, vehicle safety equipment and
rehabilitation devices. The required courses give students
a solid foundation in the chemistry of materials, the strength
of materials from perspectives of continuum mechanics as
well as nano and micro scale mechanisms of elasticity and
deformation, and the interplay between material structure
and mechanical function. By taking the bolded technical
electives listed below, students obtain the informational
equivalent of a minor in Materials Science & Engineering.
Students in this sequence are immersed in the materials
science & engineering and biomaterials cultures through
the courses in the table below.
Students in this sequence interested
in securing an industrial position after obtaining their
BS degree are encouraged to pursue internships and cooperative
education experiences in industries where they can gain
experience in applied materials science prior to completion
of the baccalaureate degree. In addition, they are encouraged
to participate in our group design senior capstone experience
(EBME
380) as opposed to our research track capstone
experience (EBME
398). Finally, students are provided with
a foundation in written and oral communication skills
by a pair of courses from the English Dept. (ENGL
150, Expository Writing and ENGL
398N, Professional Communication). The latter
course dovetails with our Junior Laboratory course (EBME
313/314)
in which students are required to write-up their laboratories
as if they are preparing a scientific manuscript. In
both this junior level course and the senior capstone
courses (EBME
380/398),
students learn how to prepare and present PowerPoint
presentations to peer-group audiences.
Program of Study Charts
Students entering on or before the fall semester of
2003: Program
of Study.
Students entering in the fall semester of 2004: Program
of Study.
Students entering in the fall semester of 2005 or later: Program
of Study.
If you are unsure about which version of the sequence you should follow, please read the guide here or consult with your academic advisor. Transfer and binary students should contact Professor David Wilson to discuss individual requirements.
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