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Biomedical Engineering
Department Web site: www.iit.edu/~bme
Mission
The mission of the biomedical engineering undergraduate
program at IIT is to educate students in the fundamentals
of biomedical engineering. This foundation consists of
a broad exposure to the chemical, mathematical, physical
and biological sciences, coupled with the appropriate
technical and engineering skills to be able to fill diverse
professional roles in industry, graduate school and the
medical professions.
Biomedical Engineering at IIT
Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary major in
which the principles and tools of traditional engineering
fields, such as mechanical, materials, electrical and
chemical engineering which are integrated with the
chemical, physical and biological sciences, are applied
towards a better understanding of physiological processes
in humans or towards the solution of medical problems.
Engineering will continue to play an increasingly important
role in advancing medical treatment, developing
biotechnology and improving health-care delivery. By its
very nature, biomedical engineering is expansive and
requires a broad and integrated foundation in the physical,
chemical, mathematical and biological sciences.
Program Outcomes and Objectives
At the undergraduate level, the department offers a
four-year engineering curriculum leading to a B.S. in
Biomedical Engineering.
Our graduates will attain the following program
outcomes by the time of their graduation:
• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,
and engineering to the solution of biomedical
engineering problems
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as
well as to analyze and interpret data
• An ability to design a biomedical engineering system,
component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,
social, political, ethical, health and
safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
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IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2006–2008
Biomedical Engineering
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems
• An understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility
• An ability to communicate effectively based upon
analytical and critical thinking skills
• The broad education necessary to understand the
impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context
• A recognition of the need for and an ability to
engage in life-long learning
• A knowledge of contemporary issues relevant to
biomedical engineering
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
• An understanding of biology and physiology, and the
capability to apply advanced mathematics, science,
and engineering to solve the problems at the interface
of engineering and biology
• The ability to make measurements on and interpret
data from living systems, addressing the problems
associated with the interaction between living and
non-living materials and systems.
Our educational objectives describe the qualities and
performance of our alumni:
• They possess the ability to employ up-to-date technical
and hands-on skills in biomedical engineering
through analysis, synthesis, and design such that
they are successful in industry, graduate or professional
graduate programs.
• They possess the quantitative, analytic and critical
thinking skills to solve complex biomedical engineering
problems
• They possess the ability to work effectively in teams
• They possess excellent written and oral communication
skills necessary to interact with health care
professionals, engineers and scientists.
• They possess the sense of responsibility and ethics
of a professional engineer
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