Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering: Medical Imaging Track
Medical Imaging
This area combines knowledge of unique physical properties of electromagnetic and acoustic energy with high-speed electronic data processing, signal analysis, and rapid display to generate an image of a body part or, more recently, of a bodily function. Often, these images can be obtained with minimal or completely noninvasive procedures, making them less painful and more readily repeatable than invasive techniques. Moreover, many of the devices require no ionizing radiation doses, thereby lessening the danger of secondary radiation effects on the patient. The students learn the theoretical bases underlying the common forms of medical imaging, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computerized axial tomography scanning (CAT-scan), positron emission tomography (PET), and the limitations and the applicability of such techniques.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering Core Requirements | (27) | |
| BME 100 | Introduction to the Profession | 2 |
| BME 310 | Biomaterials | 3 |
| BME 315 | Instrumentation Laboratory | 2 |
| BME 325 | Bioelectronics Laboratory | 1 |
| BME 405 | Physiology Laboratory | 2 |
| BME 419 | Intro Design Concepts in BME | 2 |
| BME 420 | Design Concepts in BME | 3 |
| BME 422 | Math Methods for Boimdel Engrs | 3 |
| BME 433 | BME Applications of Statistics | 3 |
| BME 453 | Quantitative Physiology | 3 |
| ECE 308 | Signals Systems | 3 |
| Medical Imaging Requirements | (40-41) | |
| CS 104 | Intro to Comp Prgrm for Engrs | 2 |
| CS 201 | Accelerated Intro to Cmptr Sci | 4 |
| ECE 211 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 |
| ECE 213 | Circuit Analysis II | 4 |
| ECE 437 | Digital Signal Processing I | 3 |
| ECE 481 | Image Processing | 3 |
| BME 309 | Biomedical Imaging | 3 |
| BME 438 | Neuroimaging | 3 |
| BME 443 | Biomdel Instrmntn and Elect | 3 |
| BME 445 | Quantitative Neural Function | 3 |
| MATH 333 | Matrix Alg & Complex Variables | 3-4 |
| or CHEM 237 | Organic Chemistry I | |
| PHYS 224 | Gen Physics III for Engnrs | 3 |
| or CHEM 239 | Organic Chemistry II | |
| Select one BME elective 1 | 3 | |
| Mathematics Requirements | (18) | |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 152 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 251 | Multivariate & Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Introduction to Diff Equations | 4 |
| Physics Requirements | (8) | |
| PHYS 123 | General Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 221 | Gen Physics II: Elect&Magntism | 4 |
| Chemistry Requirements | (8) | |
| CHEM 124 | Princ of Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 125 | Prin of Chemistry II w/Lab | 4 |
| Biology Requirements | (4) | |
| BIOL 115 | Human Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 117 | Human Biology Lab | 1 |
| Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) | (6) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E | 6 | |
| Humanities and Social Science Requirements | (21) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C | 21 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 132-133 | |
| 1 | BME elective must be chosen from the approved list of 300+ level engineering courses in BME, ECE, CHE, MMAE, CAE, or CS. ENGR 497 will apply. |
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering: Medical Imaging Track Curriculum
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| BME 100 | 2 | CHEM 125 | 4 |
| CHEM 124 | 4 | MATH 152 | 5 |
| CS 104 | 2 | PHYS 123 | 4 |
| MATH 151 | 5 | Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Humanities 200-level Course | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| CS 201 | 4 | BIOL 115 | 3 |
| ECE 211 | 3 | BIOL 117 | 1 |
| MATH 252 | 4 | BME 315 | 2 |
| PHYS 221 | 4 | ECE 213 | 4 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 | MATH 251 | 4 |
| Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 | ||
| 18 | 17 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| BME 309 | 3 | BME 310 | 3 |
| BME 405 | 2 | BME 325 | 1 |
| BME 422 | 3 | BME 443 | 3 |
| BME 453 | 3 | BME 445 | 3 |
| ECE 308 | 3 | MATH 333 or CHEM 237 | 3-4 |
| Social Sciences Elective (300+) | 3 | IPRO Elective I | 3 |
| 17 | 16-17 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| BME 419 | 2 | BME 420 | 3 |
| BME 433 | 3 | BME 438 | 3 |
| ECE 437 | 3 | ECE 481 | 3 |
| PHYS 224 or CHEM 239 | 3 | BME Elective1 | 3 |
| Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 | Social Sciences Elective (300+) | 3 |
| IPRO Elective II | 3 | ||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Total Credit Hours: 132-133 | |||
| 1 | BME elective must be chosen from the approved list of 300+ level engineering courses in BME, ECE, CHE, MMAE, CAE, or CS. ENGR 497 will apply. |
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
