Bioengineering is a broad, interdisciplinary field that brings
together engineering, biology, and medicine to create new techniques,
devices, and understanding of living systems to improve the quality of
human life. Its practice ranges from the fundamental study of the
behavior of biological materials to the design and development of
medical instruments.
Any of the engineering curricula will provide a good foundation
for work in bioengineering. In addition, however, the engineering
undergraduate needs additional courses in the biological sciences and
organic chemistry to obtain a strong background for
bioengineering. With such a background, the student should be able to
progress rapidly on the graduate level in any branch of
bioengineering. In industry, the graduate will be competent to handle
engineering tasks related to biology.
The courses shown here have been selected specifically for the
undergraduate engineering student. There are three alternatives that
can be selected to meet the individual student's plans, designated A,
B, and C. The listing of bioengineering and related courses is not
exhaustive but represents examples of courses. An additional course
and lab in organic chemistry or biochemistry would be required for
entrance to most medical schools. A minimum of 16 hours is required
for the option. To obtain recognition for the bioengineering option,
students must register in the Office of the Associate Dean for
Academic Programs, 207 Engineering Hall.
| ALTERNATIVES | BIOLOGY CORE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | CHEM 231--Elementary Organic Chemistry |
| 4 | PHYSL 103--Introduction to Human Physiology | ||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | PHYSL 301--Cell and Membrane Physiology see footnote 1 , 2 |
| 3 | PHYSL 302--Systems and Integrative Physiology see footnote 1 | ||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | PHYSL 303--Cell and Membrane Physiology Laboratory |
| 2 | 2 | PHYSL 304--Systems and Integrative Physiology Laboratory see footnote 3 | |
| 4 | V B 316--Physiology, II | ||
| 1-2 | Mammalian physiology laboratory see footnote 4 | ||
| 13-14 | 14 | 13 | Total hours for the biology core |
footnote 1. Biology prerequisites will be waived by the instructor for
advanced engineering students.
footnote 2. BIOPH 301 may be substituted for PHYSL 301.
footnote 3. Engineering students taking Core B are not required to take PHYSL 302 because PHYSL 103 is taken.
footnote 4. Several possible courses; consultation with bioengineering adviser is required.
| HOURS | BIOENGINEERING AND RELATED COURSES |
|---|---|
| Choose one or more: | |
| 1 | BIOEN 120--Introduction to Bioengineering |
| 1-5 | BIOEN 199--Undergraduate Open Seminar |
| 4 | BIOEN 254--The Physical Basis of Life (same as BIOPH 254) |
| 0-4 | BIOEN 270--Individual Study |
| 2 | BIOEN 270D--Radiation Oncology |
| 3 | BIOEN 280--Biomedical Imaging |
| 2 | BIOEN 303--Bone and Cartilage Biology (same as V B 303) |
| 3 | BIOEN 306--Veterinary Orthopedic Biomechanics (same as V B 306) |
| 3 | BIOEN 308--Implant Materials for Medical Applications |
| 3 | BIOEN 314--Biomedical Instrumentation (same as ECE 314) |
| 2 | BIOEN 315--Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory (same as ECE 315) |
| 0-4 | BIOEN 370--Special Topics in Bioengineering (topics vary each semester) |
| 3-4 | BIOEN 375--Modeling of Bio-systems (same as ECE 375) |
| 3 | BIOEN 380--Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| 3 | ECE 373--Fundamentals of Engineering Acoustics |
| 3 | ECE 374--Ultrasonic Techniques |
| 1-4 | ENG H 297--Campus Honors Seminar |
| 1 | G E 293 MM--Topics in Biomechanics |
| 2 | NUC E 241--Introduction to Radiation Protection |
| 4 | NUC E 341--Principles of Radiation Protection |
| 5 | PHYCS 343--Electronic Circuits, I (same as CHEM 323) |
| 4 | PHYSL 331--General Radiobiology |
| 3-4 | Other departmental specialties related to bioengineering (taken as electives) |
More information on the bioengineering option is available from
the Bioengineering Office, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
53 Everitt Laboratory, 1406 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801;
telephone (217) 333-1867; FAX (217) 333-7427; EMAIL
bion@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu.
College Option in Manufacturing Engineering
Recent national attention on quality and productivity improvements
in the manufacturing sector has led to a resurgence of emphasis and
activity in manufacturing engineering. The demand is increasing for
engineers who will be qualified to design and operate the factories of
the future. This field requires the integration of information
technology, materials, and machines. It is believed that no single
engineering discipline can supply the type of engineer needed for
system integration. The option in manufacturing engineering provides
an opportunity to engineering students to learn a common language of
manufacturing systems engineering.
This program is intended for engineering students in all major
disciplines who are interested in manufacturing engineering. The
option in manufacturing engineering requires a total of 18 semester
hours of course work. Only a small number of these courses may be
above and beyond the requirements of the student's regular curriculum,
particularly if the student can make use of technical elective or
similarly designated hours.
| HOURS | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| 3 | MFG E 210--Introduction to Manufacturing Systems |
| 6 | Level 2 courses from below: |
| 3 | MFG E 320--Decision-Making and Control Applications in Manufacturing |
| 3 | MFG E 330--Interfacing Methods for Manufacturing Systems |
| 3 | MFG E 340--Processing and Finishing of Materials |
| 3 | MFG E 350--Information Management for Manufacturing Systems |
| 9 | Level 3* courses. In order that the option have some coherence, the three courses must be selected from specified groups of courses related to the Level 2 courses. |
Courses within a given discipline that are required for completion
of the bachelor's degree in that discipline may not be used by
students in that discipline to satisfy the Level 3 course requirements
of the option.
It is recommended that one of the Level 3 courses be an
independent study project course dealing with an open-ended
manufacturing design problem defined by an outside
organization. Students enrolled in the project course will apply
engineering principles and techniques learned from
manufacturing-related courses and topics covered in their major
disciplines in the formulation, analysis, and solution of
manufacturing design problems.
* Level 3 Courses: Each Level 2 course is supported by
approximately twenty to thirty Level 3 courses that now exist within
the course structures of the various engineering departments. These
courses provide students with the opportunity to specialize in one or
more aspects of manufacturing engineering.
The course of study for a manufacturing option thus provides a
student with a flexible program that can be tailored to suit the area
of interest and the major engineering discipline in which the student
is enrolled. To foster an interdisciplinary learning environment, a
set of laboratories is being developed. The main laboratory is the
Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Laboratory, which consists of a
flexible manufacturing cell.
The director of the program is Professor Shiv G. Kapoor,
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (phone
333-3432). Additional information can be obtained from him or at the
Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, 207 Engineering
Hall.
Computer Science Minor
This minor is offered by the Department of Computer Science for
students seeking significant knowledge of digital computers without
the more complete treatment of a major in computer science. The
foundation 100- and 200-level courses in computer programming and
software and in theory of computation are required. Three elective
200- and 300-level courses provide some specialization and depth and
breadth of study. This minor cannot be taken by computer engineering
majors. Specific requirements are listed below. Note that some courses
have other prerequisites.
| HOURS | REQUIRED COURSES |
|---|---|
| 3 | C S 125--Introduction to Computer Science |
| 1 | C S 223--Software Laboratory |
| 4 | C S 225--Data Structures and Software Principles |
| 2 | C S 173--Discrete Mathematical Structures |
| 3 | At least one additional course chosen from: |
| C S 231--Computer Architecture, I | |
| C S 232--Computer Architecture, II | |
| C S 257--Numerical Methods | |
| C S 273--Introduction to Theory of Computation | |
| C S 281--Introduction to Computer Hardware | |
| C S 348--Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | |
| 3 | At least one 300-level course chosen from: |
| C S 323--Operating Systems Design | |
| C S 325--Programming Language Principles | |
| C S 331--Microprocessor Systems | |
| C S 333--Computer System Organization | |
| C S 373--Combinatorial Algorithms | |
| C S 375--Automata, Formal Languages, and Computational Complexity | |
| C S 358--Numerical Linear Algebra | |
| C S 359--Numerical Approximations and Ordinary Differential Equations | |
| C S 335--Introduction to VLSI System Design | |
| C S 363--Integrated Circuit Logic Design | |
| C S 384--Computer Data Acquisition Systems | |
| C S 389--Advanced Computer Circuits | |
| C S 341--Mechanized Mathematical Inference | |
| C S 342--Computer Inference and Knowledge Acquisiton | |
| C S 346--Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning | |
| C S 347--Knowledge-Based Programming | |
| 3 | Another 200- or 300-level course chosen from the lists above or from these additional courses: |
| C S 311--Database Systems | |
| C S 318--Computer Graphics | |
| C S 326--Compiler Construction | |
| C S 327--Software Engineering | |
| C S 328--Computer Networks and Distributed Systems | |
| C S 338--Communication Networks for Computer C S 362--Logic Design | |
| C S 339--Computer-Aided Design for Digital Systems | |
| 19 | Total |
The food processing industry is the largest manufacturing industry
in the United States and in the world. Nearly all food products
require some preservation, processing, storage, and
shipping. Preservation and processing techniques for foods,
pharmaceuticals, and related products are becoming increasingly
scrutinized to insure safety of the products and to increase
productivity of the processes.
Technical developments in the food, pharmaceutical, and related
processing industries have created a need for professionals with
training in food and process engineering. The demand for engineers
with specialized training is increasing as processing techniques
become more sophisticated and as companies improve their
facilities.
Engineering students interested in developing a background in food
or process engineering may pursue a structured program of study that
will lead to a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and a
minor in food and process engineering at graduation. This program is
intended for engineering students in all major disciplines. In most
cases, courses from the minor can be applied as electives in the
student's major.
To receive a minor in food and process engineering, a student must
complete the following requirements:
a. Twelve semester credit hours of required courses. (See Required
Courses below.)
b. Four semester credit hours of elective courses. (See Elective
Courses below.)
c. An internship at a food, pharmaceutical, or related processing
company. (See Internship below.)
d. A bachelor of science degree in the student's chosen field of
engineering study.
| HOURS | REQUIRED COURSES |
|---|---|
| 1 | F S 201--Introductory Food Chemistry for Non-Majors |
| 1 | F S 203--Food Microbiology for Non-Majors, I |
| 1 | F S 204--Food Microbiology for Non-Majors, II |
| 2 | F S 302--Food Processing, II see footnote 1 |
| 2 | AG E 271--Transport Phenomena in Food Process Design see footnote 2 |
| 3 | AG E 383--Engineering Properties of Food Materials |
| 2 | AG E 385--Food and Process Engineering Design |
| 12 | Total |
| HOURS | ELECTIVE COURSES |
| Choose 4 semester credit hours from the following see footnote 3 : | |
| 1 | AG E 282 see footnote 4 --Food Packaging Technology |
| 1 | AG E 284 see footnote 4 --Scale-up of Food Processes |
| 3 | AG E 287--Environmental Control for Plants and Animals |
| 3-4 | AG E 311--Instrumentation and Measurement |
| 3 | AG E 387--Grain Drying and Conditioning |
| 3 | AG E 389 see footnote 4 --Process Design for Corn Milling |
| 4 | F S 260--Raw Materials for Processing |
| 1 | F S 276 see footnote 4 --Sensory Evaluation of Food Products |
| 1 | F S 279 see footnote 4 --Marketing of Food Products |
| 3 | F S 301--Food Processing, I |
| 2 | F S 332--Sanitation in Food Processing |
| Other courses, subject to approval | |
More information about the food and process engineering minor is
available from Bruce Litchfield, 360E Agricultural Engineering
Sciences Building (AESB), telephone (217) 333-9525,
EMAIL
b-litch@uiuc.edu;
Marvin Paulsen, 360B AESB, telephone (217) 333-7926,
EMAIL mrp@age2.age.uiuc.edu;
Steven Eckhoff, 360C AESB, telephone
(217) 244-4022, EMAIL sre@age2.age.uiuc.edu;
or from the Office of the
Associate Dean for Academic Programs, 207 Engineering Hall.
footnote 1. Lecture portion of the course only.
footnote 2. Students with credit in transport phenomena may substitute two hours of elective course.
footnote 3. Students may petition to substitute similar courses for electives.
footnote 4. Under development or revision. May be offered as special programs.
Polymer Science and Engineering Minor
Polymer science and engineering is a broad interdisciplinary field
that brings together various aspects of chemistry, physics, and
engineering for the understanding, development, and application of the
materials science of polymers. Many of the existing engineering
curricula provide a good foundation for work in polymer science and
engineering. However, the undergraduate student needs additional
courses specifically dealing with the science and engineering of large
molecules. With such a background, the student should be able to
progress rapidly in industry or at the graduate level. In addition to
those students specifically desiring a career in polymers, this minor
also can be valuable to students interested in the development,
design, and application of materials in general.
The courses listed below have been selected specifically to give
an undergraduate student a strong background in polymer science and
engineering. A minimum of eight courses is required, several of which
the student would normally take to satisfy the requirements of the
basic degree. To obtain recognition for the polymer science and
engineering minor, students must register in the Office of the
Associate Dean for Academic Programs, 207 Engineering Hall. The
student should also consult with Professor Phillip H. Geil, Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, 211 Metallurgy and Mining
Building, when considering the option and deciding on a program.
| HOURS | CORE COURSES |
|---|---|
| 3 | MATSE 350--Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering, or CH E 392--Polymer Science and Engineering |
| 3 | MATSE 352--Polymer Characterization Laboratory |
| 3 | MATSE 353--Plastics Engineering |
| HOURS | THERMODYNAMICS |
| Choose one of the following: | |
| 4 | MATSE 301--Thermodynamics of Materials |
| 3 | M E 205--Thermodynamics |
| 4 | PHYCS 361--Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics |
| 3 | CH E 370--Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics |
| 8 | CHEM 342--Physical Chemistry, I; and CHEM 344--Physical Chemistry, II |
| HOURS | MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
| 3 | T A M 221--Elementary Mechanics of Solids |
| HOURS | CHEMISTRY |
| 4 | CHEM 236--Fundamental Organic Chemistry, I |
| HOURS | RELATED COURSES |
| Choose at least two of the following: see footnote 1 | |
| 3 | T A M 328--Mechanical Behavior of Composite Materials |
| 3 | MATSE 380--Surfaces and Colloids |
| 3 | MATSE 357--Polymer Chemistry |
| 3 | MATSE 358--Polymer Physical Chemistry, I |
| 3 | MATSE 355--Polymer Physics, I: Structure and Properties |
| 2-3 | CH E 387--Applied Chemical Kinetics and Catalysis |
| 4 | PHYCS 389--Introduction to Solid-State Physics |
| 3 | CHEM 336--Fundamental Organic Chemistry, II |
| 3 | CHEM 337--Organic Chemistry |
| 3 | T A M 321--Advanced Mechanics of Solids |
| 3 | M E 346--Materials and Design |
| 4 | T A 380--Advanced Textiles |
footnote 1. Other polymer-related courses may be substituted upon
petition.
Thesis
With the approval of the department concerned, a senior of high
standing in any curriculum may substitute, for one or more technical
courses, an investigation of a special subject and write a
thesis.
Curriculum Modification
A student interested in modifying his or her curriculum may do so by
checking with his or her department and adviser to determine the
petition procedure for making a curriculum modification.
Special Curricula
Students of high scholastic achievement, with exceptional aptitudes
and interests in special fields of engineering and their application,
may be permitted to vary the course content of the standard curricula
to emphasize some phases not included or not encompassed by the usual
course substitution and selection of electives. These unwritten
curricula, however, must include all of the fundamental courses of the
standard curricula, the variations being made mainly in the so-called
applicatory portions of the standard curricula of the college. The
program of study of each student permitted to take such a special
curriculum must be approved by a committee of the college, in
consultation with the head of the department in which the student is
registered and with a faculty member of the college. This faculty
member automatically becomes the student's adviser in charge of
registration and other matters pertaining to the approved
program.
Advanced ROTC Training Combined with Engineering
A student in the College of Engineering may elect to participate in
the Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program and earn a commission in
the U.S. Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, or Naval Reserve. A
commission is awarded simultaneously with the awarding of the bachelor
of science degree in an engineering field. Participation in these
programs is limited to students who apply to and are selected by the
army, air force, and navy units at the University. Monthly stipends
are paid to those selected for advanced military training.
These programs require from one to three summer camps or
cruises and the earning of specified numbers of credits in advanced
military courses. Credits earned appear in all academic averages
computed by the College of Engineering. Basic military courses
(100-level) do not count toward graduation. A maximum of 6 hours of
200-level military science courses may be used as free electives. A
student should plan on taking nine semesters to obtain both a
bachelor's degree in engineering and a commission in the ROTC
program. For further information, write directly to the professor of
military science, the professor of aerospace studies, or the professor
of naval science. (See ROTC.)