USF 1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 205 - 206

Engineering Certificate Programs

Certificate in Biomedical Engineering

The Certificate in Biomedical Engineering provides students an opportunity to get an introduction to a rapidly developing field of study and to receive recognition for their endeavors. Students in the program must fulfill all the requirements for an Engineering undergraduate degree, such as Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, and also meet the additional requirements of the Certificate program.

Chemistry/Biology (10 hours min.)
BSC 2010 Biology II - Cellular Processes*
BCH 3023 Biochemistry**

One of the following Organic Chemistry sequences:
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I*
CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II*
CHM 2200 Organic Chemistry***

Other "human sciences" (6 hrs. min.)
PSY 3044 Experimental Psychology**

One of the following:
PET 3310 Kinesiology
PET 3351 Exercise Physiology I
EXP 4104 Sensory Processes
PSB 4013C Neuropsychology (or approved substitute)

Engineering (9 hrs. min.****)
EEL 4935 Special Electrical Topics
ECH 5746 Intro to Biomedical Engineering

One or more of the following (to achieve 9 hrs. min. in area):
EIN 4313L Human Factors
EIN 5245 Work Physiology & Biomechanics
ECH 5747 Selected Topics in Chemical Engineering Biotechnology
ECH 5748 Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering
(or other approved Engineering courses)

*These courses are typically required for Medical School admission. Note that there may be other required courses, such as a course in Human Genetics and the Organic Chemistry laboratories.

**These courses are not normally required for Medical School admission, but are often "highly recommended".

***This is a single semester course in Organic Chemistry. This course does not normally satisfy the admission requirements of most medical schools. It also does not count towards the Chemical Engineering degree (students must take the full year sequence).

****It is important to note that these engineering courses are above and beyond the courses necessary to satisfy the 136 hour requirement. That is, these courses will not also be countable as engineering electives towards the B. S. requirements for any of the departmental degree programs.

Certificate of Enhancement

The Certificate of Enhancement in (designated discipline) provides students an opportunity to gain an enhanced experience in their chosen field while pursuing an engineering degree and to permit them to receive recognition for the same requirements.

Requirements:

1. Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree program in a specified engineering discipline.

2. A minimum of 15 hours of additional elective courses, not included as a part of the B. S. degree, from an approved list. Courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis and a minimum of 9 hours must be in engineering courses.

3. A G.P.A. of 2.0 or greater for the additional hours.

4. The student must receive the engineering degree to receive the Certificate of Enhancement.

Please contact the appropriate department chairperson to be accepted in the program.

Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webCat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 1999