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RIT Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering at RIT
Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
RIT Biomedical Engineering
What is Biomedical Engineering?
The branch of engineering that uniquely leverages the vast knowledge base embraced by biology to solve problems focused on healthcare & the human body.
Biomedical Engineersunderstand the inner workings of the human body, including its organs, circulatory system, nerves, muscles, and bones, as well as the unique constraints placed on design.
are experts at assessing the human body as a complex, interactive system.
bring to product design teams a critical link between human biology & engineering analysis.
work in teams of experts across multiple disciplines to create medical and health-related products.
RIT biomedical engineers may reduce the current dependence on doctors as consultants to teams tasked with developing new health-related products.
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Biomedical Engineers work in teams to
develop devices that solve medical and health-related problems
Artificial organs and tissues Prostheses Implants
develop probes and sensing equipment specific to the human physiology
develop procedures to implement devices and new technologies in and on the human body
interpret and run clinical trials on new devices and procedures
What do Biomedical Engineers do?
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
Where do Biomedical Engineers work?
(Click here to access BLS spreadsheet)
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Core Competencies: Human anatomy, biology, physiology Statistics Problem solving capability Systems engineering
All core sciences, integrated with mathematics and infused with engineering training, are used to address a wide variety of challengesrelated to the healthcare and the human body!
What do Biomedical Engineers need to know?
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Analyze components separately
Combine components to assess interactions
Human body is intricate, and has many components
Systems Engineering Approach
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KidneyBlood & Waste Blood
Waste
Example: The Kidney
Function of kidney is to remove soluble waste from body.
Engineers analyze the kidney’s functions subject to given inputs, and develop models that can predict outputs.
Systems Engineering Approach
Engineers develop devices that replicate kidney functions.
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The kidney does not operate in isolation; it interacts with other systems in the body!
Systems Engineering Approach
Waste from cellular
processes
KidneyBlood & Waste Blood
Waste
HeartBlood & Waste Blood & Waste
Waste from cellular
processes
Need to analyze kidney and interactions!
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The RIT Biomedical Engineering Advantage
Solid foundation in core biological, anatomical, and physiological processes
Explicit focus on engineering analysis
A systems approach, to highlight complex interactions
Emphasis on applied statistics,
including experimental design and uncertainty analyses
Multidisciplinary environment
Cooperative education provides strong connection between education to “real-life” applications.
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RIT Is Actively Developing a New Market
Existing industry partners have indicated a willingness to hire our engineers.
Co-op staff have been actively working to create new industry partners in advance of biomedical engineering program.
RIT has a tremendous reputation for the quality of its students and the training they receive.
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All RIT Engineering Programs:
Full cooperative education experience (50 weeks, 4 opportunities)
Multidisciplinary design
Modern facilities and engineering tools!
Although focused on undergraduate experience, many of our graduates go on for higher degrees at some of the finest graduate schools in the country.
RIT Engineering is Different!
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Representative Biomed firms that have employed RIT Coop students
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Questions?
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… a tour…
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EXTRA
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The BS Degree!
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• University Physics I, II*
• Calculus I, II, III, Multivariable
• Differential equations
• Pathways
• Liberal Arts (2 courses)
• Wellness Education (2 courses)
First and Second Years (General Engineering):
Courses
* includes separate lab
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• Discovery - Biomedical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering Seminar
• Introduction to BME I, II*
• General & Analytic Chemistry I, II*
• Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers I, II*
• Biocompatibility and Immune System
• Engineering Analysis
• Chemical Process Analysis (Thermodynamics)
• Fluid Mechanics (fundamentals)
• Physics I, II*
• Functional Anatomy*
• Biomaterials Science*
First and Second Years (Biomedical Engineering):
Courses
* includes separate lab
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• System Physiology I, II*• Biomedical Signals & Analysis*• Engineering Analysis I, II• Dynamics and Control of Biomedical Systems*• Biomedical Device Engineering
• Multidisciplinary Design I, II
• Probability & Statistics for Engineers I, II• Design of Experiments for Biomedical Engineering
• Professional Technical Electives (3 courses)• Free Electives (2 courses)• Liberal Arts
Third, Fourth and Fifth Years: (Alternating courses/co-op)
Courses
* includes separate lab
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Fall Winter Spring Summer
Classes Classes Classes Vacation
Classes Classes Classes Vacation
Classes Classes Co-op Co-op
Classes Co-op Classes Co-op
Co-op Classes Classes
1
2
3
4
5
Year(Credits)
(49) (15) (18) (16)
(47) (16) (16) (15)
(32) (14) (18)
(35) (18) (17)
(32) (16) (16)Total Credits195
Co-op Schedule
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Concentrations in the BS Degree
Biomaterials Utilize materials for biomedical applications with focus on the
environment in which they are employed
Understanding the dynamic interface between the human body and implanted materials.
Being able to predict longevity and stability.
Being able to develop rigorous modeling, design and evaluate
Biomedical Device and System Design Propose and assess innovative ideas in the development of
capabilities that are therapeutic, rehabilitative & research-oriented
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Biomedical Signal Processing Process and interpret signals that can be extracted and
measured, often in the midst of noise and confounding information
Physiological Modeling, Dynamics and Control Develop therapeutic or rehabilitative systems or interventions
that are able to predict the outcome of some intended action.
Model with sufficient accuracy the behavior of the relevant characteristics of the targeted system.
Concentrations in the BS Degree (12 credits)
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BioX at RIT!
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One may adapt degree objectives as interests mature.
Chemistry, biology and materials science Biotechnology Biomedical engineering option in Electrical Engineering Bioengineering option in Mechanical Engineering Biomedical systems focus in Chemical Engineering Medical Informatics Imaging Science Diagnostic Medical Sonography Nutrition Management Medical Illustration & Photography
Diverse Portfolio of Biomed-related Programs
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An Exciting Time to Join Us at RIT!
Unprecedented growth in RIT programs and facilities!
New building and labs being built for Biomedical Engineering – modern facilities and focus!
Biomedical and chemical engineering programs to share building—interactions will enhance education!
PhD programs being developed—more opportunities for undergraduate research!
Partnership with Rochester General Hospital
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Switch to Semesters 2013
Transition plan
- No change in time to graduation
- Advising and transition planning
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Additional Information
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Top Four engineering disciplines
Environmental Engineering 42.9% womenBiomedical Engineering 42.4% womenChemical Engineering 37.2% women
Industrial Engineering 34.1% women
Bottom three engineering disciplines
Electrical Engineering 14.0% women Mechanical Engineering 13.0% women
Computer Engineering 11.3% women
Employment Prospects and Data
Women in Engineering!
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Intellectual Focus of BS in Biomedical Engineering
Understanding living creatures, particularly human beings, from a systems engineering perspective
Understanding the biological consequences of efforts to intervene upon living beings
Employing the engineering method – the disciplined, quantitative driven approach to solve complex problems
Significant emphasis on applied statistics
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Issues with Biomedical Employment
Honest assessment: Currently, there are few jobs for undergraduate biomedical engineers
Most biomedical engineers need a graduate education
Industry assessment of biomedical engineer undergraduates is that they are “Engineering Lite”
Cause of “Engineering Lite”: Engineering curricula around the country are cobbled together from other
existing engineering programs Always taking chem E 101, Mech E 101, etc. Superficial training in each field Proficiency then resides in original field—original field is hired!
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RIT Biomedical Engineering is Different
Our program provides engineering training that we believe will be attractive to industry: Physiology, human anatomy, and cellular and molecular biology
Human immunology
Statistics and design of experiments
Signal analysis in the human body
Dynamics and control of biomedical systems
Biomechanics and biomaterials
Explicit engineering problem solving methodology
Rounded out with full complement of core math, chemistry, physics