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Mathematics and Basic Science Courses: Students must complete a minimum of 48 units of mathematics and basic sciences including:

Core Courses: Mathematics 2A-B, 2D, 2J, 3D, 2E, and Biological Sciences 7; Chemistry 1A-B-C and 1LB-LC; Physics 7A-B-D-E and 7LA-LB-LD; Biological Sciences 194S.

Elective Courses: Students select, with the approval of a faculty advisor, at least one additional basic science course needed to satisfy school and department requirements.

Approved Electives: Biological Sciences 97, 98, 99, 103, 100L, 111L, Chemistry 130A, Mathematics 112A.

Engineering Topics Courses: Students must complete a minimum of 28 units of engineering design including:

Core Courses: EECS 12, CBEMS 40A, CEE 20, BME 1, BME 50A-B, BME 110A-B, BME 111, BME 120, BME 121, BME 130, BME 140, BME 150, BME 160, BME 170, BME 180A-B.

Elective Courses: Students select, with the approval of a faculty advisor a minimum of 8 units of engineering topics needed to satisfy school and department requirements.

Approved Electives: BME 135, BME 136, CBEMS 120A, CBEMS 120B, CBEMS 126, CEE 185, EECS 104, EECS 179, EECS 180, EECS 188, EECS 140, MAE 130A, MAE 140, MAE 183.

Biomedical Engineering Technical Electives

(The nominal Biomedical Engineering program will require 196 units of courses to satisfy all university and major requirements. Because each student comes to UCI with a different level of preparation, the actual number of units will vary).

Optional Specialization in Biophotonics: Requires BME135, BME136, and either BME137 or EECS180. These courses also satisfy the Engienering Electives requirement.

Planning a Program of Study

The sample program of study chart shown is typical for the major in Biomedical Engineering. Students should keep in mind that this program is based upon a sequence of prerequisites, beginning with adequate preparation in high school mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Students who are not adequately prepared, or who wish to make changes in the sequence for other reasons, must have their program approved by their faculty advisor. Biomedical Engineering majors must consult at least once every year with the academic counselors in the Student Affairs Office and with their faculty advisors.

Program Limitations

The program in Biomedical Engineering is not accredited at this time, and will not be accredited prior to Fall 2005. Students changing into Biomedical Engineering will not be able to graduate sooner than Spring 2005.

Congratulations to the 2007-2008 Latin Honor Recipients.