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Department of Biomedical Engineering and Science Accreditations

This page provides information about the programmatic accreditation associated with the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Science at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­.

Programmatic Accreditation

Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

Educational Objectives: B.S. Biomedical Engineering Program

• Function in a technically competent manner to address challenges in biomedical engineering;
• Use their broad-based interdisciplinary education and effective communication skills to advance in their profession;
• Be engaged in successful advanced practice in biomedical engineering or entry to graduate professional programs such as medicine, dentistry or business; and
• Be engaged in the design of biomedical products, processes, and systems within the context of ethical, societal and environmental factors.

Student Outcomes: B.S. Biomedical Engineering Program

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plans tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies