Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering*

What will I be studying?

Bioengineering is a broad-based engineering discipline which deals with molecular and bio-molecular processes, product design, sustainability and analysis of complex systems.As a bioengineering student, you will consider the fundamental proerties of nature and matter (biology and chemistry), the forces that act on matter (physics), and the precise expressions of the relationships between them (mathematics.)Bioengineers have the background to deal with fundamental processes at the molecular and bio-molecular level. Extensive use is made of computers in the application of these sciences to bioengineering problems.As a bioengineer, you may study downstream and ancilliary process required to manufacture pharmaceuticals, you may develop specialized polymeric materials for use in artificial arms, legs and other organs, you my be instrumental in finding supplemental food sources or the development of instrumentation for medical diagnostics.You might help find energy conservation or environmental control.Your opportunities will be unlimited.

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The Missouri S&T Bioengineering curriculum provides students with not only basic exposure to the underlying science but also provides the necessary tools and understanding to adapt to future changes.A jointly developed program; between the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, and Electrical & Computer Engineering ensures thatyou will gain a solid knowledge in the biological and chemical sciences, as well as receiving a strong base in one of the traditional engineering disciplines, (chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering, and specializing in one of the four bioengineering tracks (bioprocessing, biomolecular, bioelectrical or biomechanics).You will work in multi-disciplinary teams, paralleling what happens in industry.Among its facilities, the department features computerized data acquisition and control equipment for research and instruction, which allows simultaneous utilization by several people.The computer facilities and bioengineering laboratories offer the ability to analyze a wide range of complex systems.As a bioengineering student, you will utilize equipment from all three participating departments, giving you a breadth not available when studying a single discipline.

The Missouri S&T Bioengineering curriculum provides students with not only basic exposure to the underlying science but also provides the necessary tools and understanding to adapt to future changes.A jointly developed program; between the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, and Electrical & Computer Engineering ensures thatyou will gain a solid knowledge in the biological and chemical sciences, as well as receiving a strong base in one of the traditional engineering disciplines, (chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering, and specializing in one of the four bioengineering tracks (bioprocessing, biomolecular, bioelectrical or biomechanics).You will work in multi-disciplinary teams, paralleling what happens in industry.Among its facilities, the department features computerized data acquisition and control equipment for research and instruction, which allows simultaneous utilization by several people.The computer facilities and bioengineering laboratories offer the ability to analyze a wide range of complex systems.As a bioengineering student, you will utilize equipment from all three participating departments, giving you a breadth not available when studying a single discipline.

Bioengineering Curriculum

Student Organizations

There is a very active student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). The AIChE student chapter brings approximately 15 practicing chemical engineers per year to their meetings. These engineers describe their work and the companies they work for. Students in the department also participate in Omega Chi Epsilon, the chemical engineering honor society, Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society and Alpha Chi Sigma and service society for students in chemical related fields.

Facilities & Technology

The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department has three computer learning classrooms (CLCs) with over 80 computers available to students. Numerous software packages are available for students to use for their classroom and laboratory assignments. All CLCs, dormitories, and housing units have computers that are connected to the campus network. All students have e-mail access with a Missouri S&T e-mail address and most have their own Web pages.

There are three chemical engineering laboratories, designed to give students hands-on experience with up-to-date industrial equipment. Each laboratory is integrated with and supports one or more lecture classes. The department also has two laboratories for the biochemical emphasis program.

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