Mission and Vision of Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering

The Mission of the Bourns College of Engineering is to:

• Produce engineers with the educational foundation and adaptive skills to serve rapdily evolving technology industries
• Conduct nationally recognized engineering research focused on providing a technical edge for the United States
• Contribute to knowledge of both fundamental and applied areas of engineering
• Provide diverse curricula that will instill in our students the imagination, talents, creativity, teamwork, decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Be a catalyst for industrial growth in Inland Southern California

The Vision of the Bourns College of Engineering is to become a nationally recognized leader in engineering research and education.

Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Our graduates will:

1. Become leaders in bioengineering/biomedical engineering and related fields
2. Have the capability to pursue and excel in bioengineering-related graduate studies, careers in the medical device or biotechnology industries, or medical or other health-related professional schools.
3. Be effective in working professionally as individuals and in teams and communicating effectively to integrate contributions from multiple disciplines to address biological and medical problems.
4. Have an appreciation of and sensitivity to a broad range of ethical and social concerns related to bioengineering/biomedical engineering.

Consistency of Bioengineering PEOs and College Mission

Bioengineering Program Constituencies

The key significant constituencies of the bioengineering program are the following:

1. The students enrolled in the program.
2. The faculty and staff responsible for delivering the program.
3. The various organizations that are associated with the graduates of our program.
4. Graduates of our program.

ABET Program Criteria for the Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering Degree

1. Curriculum: The curriculum must include mathematics through differential equations, a thorough grounding in chemistry and biology and a working knowledge of advanced biological sciences consistent with the program educational objectives. The curriculum must prepare graduates to apply engineering to biological systems.
2. Faculty: The program shall demonstrate that those faculty members teaching courses that are primarily design in content are qualified to teach the subject matter by virtue of education and experience or professional licensure.

Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering Program Student Outcomes

The Department of Bioengineering has combined Student Outcomes as listed ABET Criteria 3 with ABET Program Criteria for Bioengineering to form a modified list of Student Outcomes as listed below.

• (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
• (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
• (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• (g) an ability to communicate effectively (3g1 orally, 3g2 written)
• (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
• (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
• (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
• (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
• (l) an ability to apply principles of engineering, biology, human physiology, chemistry, calculus-based physics, mathematics (through differential equations) and statistics
• (m) an ability to solve bio/biomedical engineering problems, including those associated with the interaction between living and non-living systems
• (n) an ability to analyze, model, design, and realize bio/biomedical engineering devices, systems, components, or processes; and
• (o) an ability to make measurements on and interpreting data from living systems

Members of the Department of Bioengineering Advisory Board