Biomedical Engineering Program Chair Prof. Craig Henriquez ([email protected]) Director of Undergraduate Studies Prof. Wanda Krassowska Neu ([email protected]) Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies Prof. Robert Malkin ([email protected]) Staff Assistant Ms. Susan Story ([email protected])

Matriculating Class of 2013 8/22/2013

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Welcome! 

General background on BME  BME curriculum at Duke  Options for specialization  So, what should I take this year? 

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What about AP/IB credits?

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On research areas On curriculum and advising for next term

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What is Biomedical Engineering? Biomedical engineering integrates physical, chemical, mathematical, and computational sciences and engineering principles to study biology, medicine, behavior, and health. It advances fundamental concepts; creates knowledge from the molecular to the organ systems level; and develops innovative biologics, materials, processes, implants, devices and informatics approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, for patient rehabilitation, and for improving health. -NIH working definition of bioengineering, 1997

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Body to Organs to Cells to Genes

Duke Magazine, 2006

PNAS, 2004

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Body to Organs to Cells to Genes

Mooney and Mikos, “Growing New Organs”, Scientific American Apr 1999.

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Some Interesting Facts   

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BME around for 3000 yrs. Rooted in electrophysiology about 32,000 bioengineers working in various areas of health technology highest percentage of female students in all of the engineering specialties

The Lancet, Vol 356 2000

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Some Specialty Areas of BME Bioinstrumentation

Biomaterials Biomechanics Cellular, Tissue and Genetic Engineering Medical Imaging Orthopedic Bioengineering

Rehabilitation Engineering

http://www.bmes.org

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Educational Objectives of the BME Undergraduate Program We expect that a few years after graduation, our students will be on track to become leaders in corporate, professional, and academic communities. In particular, they will: I. II.

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Advance in their careers in biomedical engineering or related area of industry, academia, and medicine. Engage in life-long learning, for example, by enrolling in graduate or professional degree programs or receiving advanced training for professional advancement. Utilize their engineering experience in creating new knowledge or enabling technologies for human health and health care. Understand the social and ethical implications of their work. bme.duke.edu

Placement of BME graduates Senior exit survey (2013)

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Business/Industry Sectors Senior exit survey (2013)

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Type of Degrees Pursued Senior exit survey (2013)

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Core Undergraduate Curriculum        

Undergraduate Writing (1st year) 5 Humanities & Social Sciences (depth & breadth) Digital Computation (Egr 103L, Fall 1st year) 2 Chemistry (Chem 101DL + Chem 201DL/210DL) 2 Physics (Phys 151L + 152L) 5 Math (Math 111L + 112L + 212 + 216 + 353) 2 Life Science (Bio 201L + Life Science Elective) 2 Unrestricted Electives

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Note: Course numbers have changed! 

In Fall2012, all Duke courses received new numbers  Many documents lists both numbers: BME 260L (100L) new 

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Class 2016 was the first one to use only new numbers

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Core BME Classes Materials/Mechanics EGR 201L Mechanics ME 221L Materials

BME Area Core Classes BME Area Core I*

AREAS:  Biomechanics and Biomaterials (BB)  Electrobiology (EL)  Imaging and Measurement Systems (IM)  Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Engineering (MC)

Systems and Instrumentation ECE 110L Fund of Electrical and Computer Egr

BME 271 Signals & Systems

BME Area Core II*

Capstone Design (1) BME 432 Biomech of Vehicle Safety Egr BME 436 Biophotonics Instrumentation BME 460 Devices for People with Disabilities

Physiology BME 354L Intro to Medical Instrumentation

BME 244L Quant Physiology with Bio statistics BME 260L Modeling Cellular and Molecular Systems

BME 462 Design for the Developing World BME 464 Medical Instrument Design

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Specialization in BME: Areas 

You select two Areas in your Junior year and take the Core classes for both  Core Classes are: 

BME 301, Bioelectricity  BME 302, Fund of Biomaterials and Biomechanics  BME 303, Modern Diagnostics Imaging Systems  BME 307, Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems 

You select one of the two Areas in your Senior year and take 2 (of 4) of your BME electives in this one Area bme.duke.edu

BME Electives (Area vs. General) Biomechanics/Biomaterials (BB) BME 307 Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems BME 525 Biomedical Materials and Artificial Organs BME 526 Elasticity BME 529 Theoretical and Applied Polymer Science BME 530 Tissue Biomechanics BME 531 Intermediate Biomechanics BME 570L Intro to Biomolecular Engineering BME 571L Biotechnology and Bioprocess Eng BME 577 Drug Transport Analysis

Imaging and Measurement Systems (IM) BME 502 Neural Signal Acquisition BME 506 Measurement and Control of Cardiac Electrical Events BME 542 Ultrasound Imaging BME 544 Digital Image Processing BME 545 Acoustics and Hearing BME 550 Modern Microscopy BME 551 Biomed Optical Spectroscopy and Tissue Optics BME 567 Biosensors

Electrobiology (EL) BME 502 Neural Signal Acquisition BME 503 Computational Neuroengineering BME 504 Fund Electrical Stimulations of Nervous Sys BME 506 Measurement and Control of Cardiac Electrical Events BME 511L Theoretical Electrophysiology BME 512L Theoretical Electrocardiology BME 513 Nonlinear Dynamics in Electrophysiology BME 560 Molecular Membrane Transport

Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Engineering (MC) BME 560 Molecular Membrane Transport BME 561L Genome Science and Technology Lab BME 566 Transport Phenomena in Cells and Organs BME 567 Biosensors BME 568 Lab in Cellular and Biosurface Engineering BME 569 Cell Transport Mechanisms BME 570L Intro to Biomolecular Engineering BME 571L Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering BME 577 Drug Transport Analysis BME 578 Tissue Engineering

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Specialization in BME: Double Majors 

Double Engineering Majors offered:   

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ECE/BME or BME/ECE ME/BME or BME/ME CEE/BME or BME/CEE (environmental)

Pros and Cons: 

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core curriculum split more structure fewer BME electives no unrestricted electives 36 to 38 credits (vs 34) tough for Pratt Fellows (research) great for industry

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Specialization in BME: Trinity College 

Second majors, minors and certificates outside Engineering   

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Majors usually require 8 additional courses Minors: 5 courses Certificates: 6+ courses

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Economics Math Chemistry Neuroscience History (3-4 SSH courses can be taken in one dept.) Management and Markets certificate Energy and Environment certificate New: Global Health major/minor bme.duke.edu

Preparing for Medical School 

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Office of Health Professions Advising: http://prehealth.duke.edu/ orientation: Fri, Aug. 23 Take the MCAT in the summer after 3rd year 4 Chemistry courses with labs 

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2 Biology courses with labs: Bio 201L + elective 

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Physiology: BME 244L

2 Physics courses with labs: Phys 151L + 152L 

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Biochemistry will be included in MCAT in 2015

Consider taking Physics 153L or study topics on your own

2 English/Lit courses: Writing 101 + elective Recommended:  

Behavioral science course: Psy 101 Statistics: distributed throughout BME curriculum bme.duke.edu

What should I take this year? Major: BME Fall-Freshman Chem 101DL Math 111L EGR 103L Writing 101 / SSH

Spring-Freshman Bio 201L Math 112L Phys 151L SSH / Writing 101

Fall-Sophomore BME 244L ECE 110L Math 212 Phys 152L SSH

Spring-Sophomore EGR 201L Chem 201DL/210DL Math 216 LS elective SSH bme.duke.edu

What should I take this year? Major: BME/ECE Fall-Freshman Chem 101DL Math 111L EGR 103L Writing 101 / SSH

Spring-Freshman Bio 201L Math 112L Phys 151L SSH / Writing 101

Fall-Sophomore BME 244L EGR 201L Math 212 Phys 152L SSH ECE 110L

Spring-Sophomore ECE230L Chem 201DL/210DL Math 216 LS elective ECE 280L SSH Compsc 201 bme.duke.edu

What should I take this year? Major: BME/ME or BME/CEE Fall-Freshman Chem 101DL Math 111L EGR 103L Writing 101 / SSH Fall-Sophomore BME 244L EGR 201L Math 212 Phys 152L Chem 201DL/210DL

Spring-Freshman Bio 201L Math 112L Phys 151L SSH / Writing 101 EGR 121 (ME only) Spring-Sophomore ECE 110L ME 221L Math 216 EGR 244L SSH bme.duke.edu

What should I take this year? Major: BME considering Medical School Fall-Freshman Chem 101DL Math 111L EGR 103L Writing 101

Spring-Freshman Bio 201L Math 112L Phys 6151L SSH

Fall-Sophomore BME 244L ECE 110L Math 212 Phys 152L Chem 201DL

Spring-Sophomore BME 260L EGR 201L Math 216 LS elective Chem 202L bme.duke.edu

AP/IB Credits and 1st Year Life Limit of 2 AP for Social Science and Humanities electives 

We strongly recommend that you take one AP credit per subject area  Adjust to college life and expectations  Great way to review prerequisite material  Spend some time at K-Ville

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AP Credits: Chemistry   

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No AP Chem credit  Chem 101DL + (Chem 201DL or Chem 210DL) AP 4 Chem 20 credit  Chem 110DL + (Chem 201DL or Chem 210DL) AP 5 Chem 21 credit  Chem 201DL or Chem 210DL or  Chem 110DL + (Chem 201DL or Chem 210DL) YOU MUST TAKE EITHER CHEM 201DL or CHEM 210DL

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AP Credits: Math and Physics Math:  5 math classes: Math 111L + 112L + 212 + 216 + 353  APs count but you must have 5 math classes on your transcript in order to graduate  If you place out, you must take an additional higherlevel math class Physics:  No AP: Phys 151L + Phys 152L  AP credit for Phys 25: take Phys 152L  AP credit for Phys 25 + Phys 26: take Phys 153L or Phys 264  Phys 153L is recommended for premeds bme.duke.edu

Example: AP credits for Math 21 and Phys 25 Fall-Freshman Chem 101L Math 111L Math 122L EGR 103L Writing 101

Spring-Freshman Bio 201L Math 112L Math 212 Phys 151L Chem 201DL/210DL SSH

Fall-Sophomore BME 244L ECE 110L Math 212 Phys 152L SSH

Spring-Sophomore EGR 201L Chem 201DL/210DL Math 216 LS elective SSH bme.duke.edu

Timing 

You should take BME 244L in the Fall semester of your Sophomore year  Study abroad in the Fall semester of your Junior year: 

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Classes to take before semester abroad: BME 260L, ME 221L (unless offered abroad), BME 271 (unless offered abroad), Math 353

Two Area Core classes:  

must be taken in the Spring semester of your Junior year not offered in the Fall bme.duke.edu

BME-Related Activities 

Research Opportunities (Independent Studies, Pratt Fellows Program, Grand Challenge Scholar)  

www.pratt.duke.edu/research-opportunities www.pratt.duke.edu/experts  www.pratt.duke.edu/pratt-research-fellow

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Research Seminars BMES Student Chapter (career seminars, attending national conferences, etc.) 

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Engineering World Health 

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www.bmes.org www.ewh.org/

Global Education for Undergraduates (study abroad) 

http://studyabroad.duke.edu/

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More Info 

BME Department Website 

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Undergraduate Program Handbook 

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www.bmes.pratt.duke.edu BMES Fall Reception and course registration panels

BME Contacts   

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www.bme.duke.edu/undergrads/curriculum.php

Meeting with your advisor Duke Chapter of Biomedical Engineering Society 

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Ms. Story ([email protected]) Prof. Malkin ([email protected]) Prof. Neu ([email protected])

BME consultation sessions, late October and March bme.duke.edu

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Why do You want to be a Duke Biomedical Engineer? •Because I want to go to Medical School •Because it’s highly ranked •Because it’s popular •Because I want to get rich •Because I want to apply engineering techniques to advance the study of health and disease and to develop products for the health care industry

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