BS in Biomedical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering was developed with industry and clinical guidance to address the foundational knowledge and skills required to begin a career in the field of biomedical engineering and related biomedical professions. Biomedical engineering contributes to improved patient care through work in areas such as the design, development and manufacture of medical devices, tissue engineering and implantable design, government regulatory compliance and biomedical research. This program integrates the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences.
This program teaches topics and assesses competency in engineering design principles from mechanical and electrical engineering; linked with knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, materials properties/biocompatibility and clinical practice. This program also integrates math, chemistry, physics and computer programming with an emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving and practical clinical application. Students can gain practical project management experience and familiarity with common business practices. In addition, students can develop valuable workplace skills, including effective communication, teamwork, initiative, strong work ethic, analytical skills, adaptability and self-confidence. Students can learn professional and ethical practices associated with engineering through the lens of the University’s Christian worldview. For more information on GCU’s biomedical engineering program, refer to our Academic Catalog.
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and the Program Criteria for the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.
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Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of graduate programs, professional programs, and employers of Biomedical Engineers
- Graduates will practice a lifestyle of life-long learning.
- Graduates will pursue leadership positions in their profession and/or communities.
- Graduates will apply Christian principles of stewardship and discipline with a commitment to professional and ethical standards.
Student Outcomes (SOs)
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
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Domains
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Mathematics and Science Foundations -
- Identify a need or problem that can be solved with engineering
- Verify a solution to a complex engineering problem using principles of mathematics
- Synthesize algebraic math techniques to solve an engineering problem
- Apply differential and integral calculus to an engineering problem
- Apply statistical methods to the assessment of engineering data and/or design of experiments
- Apply principles of natural science to solving engineering problems
- Create an engineering model using fundamentals of natural science and mathematics
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Ethical and Professional Responsibilities -
- Identify ethical considerations and professional responsibilities relevant to real-world engineering problems
- Justify the importance of engineering standards in engineering solutions
- Evaluate the economic impact of engineering solutions in a societal and global context
- Examine global, economic, environmental, and societal constraints on an engineering solution
- Identify and incorporate appropriate regulatory protocols into a biomedical design
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Communications and Teamwork -
- Demonstrate effective written communication of data interpretation, analyses, and results to a technical audience
- Demonstrate effective oral communication of data interpretation, analyses, and results to a technical audience
- Communicate concise technical information in writing to a non-technical audience
- Communicate concise technical information orally to a non-technical audience
- Collaborate within a team to establish goals and plan tasks
- Collaborate within a team to accomplish project objectives
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Engineering Design and Build -
- Incorporate engineering standards into a given problem or engineering solution
- Apply engineering design principles to a real-world engineering problem
- Implement economic principles into an engineering project
- Construct a computational model to support an engineering design
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Engineering Test and Analysis -
- Explain the purpose of the engineering experiment/test
- Apply engineering standards, principles, and assumptions to the experiment/test design and execution
- Analyze and interpret engineering experiment/test data
- Formulate conclusions based on data using engineering judgment
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Application of Biomedical Engineering Knowledge -
- Demonstrate innovative thinking through the creation of a solution(s) to an open-ended engineering problem
- Examine and incorporate relevant research literature to support a solution(s) to an engineering problem
- Evaluate the interaction between living and non-living systems
Faculty
Our faculty are committed to bringing their abundant knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to GCU and its students every day.
Program FacultyFaculty
GCU Engineering uses a multidisciplinary approach to engineering education, with collaboration across all programs. Faculty are typically assigned to a primary program but instruct across multiple disciplines according to their subject matter expertise.
- Janet Brelin-Fornari, PhD, PE
Associate Dean and Professor
Engineering - Richard Mulski, EdD
Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor
Engineering - David Kwartowitz, PhD
Professor and Area Chair
Biomedical Engineering - Jeffrey La Belle, PhD
Professor
Biomedical Engineering, Research - Michael Awaah, PhD
Associate Professor
Electrical Engineering - ByungCheol Lee, PhD
Associate Professor
Industrial Engineering - Amr Metwally, PhD
Associate Professor
Electrical Engineering - Cassandra Wright, PhD
Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering - Donald Ellis, MEng, MS, MBA
Associate Professor
Electrical Engineering - Michael De Gregorio, PhD
Assistant Professor and Area Chair
Mechanical Engineering - Samantha Russell, MS
Assistant Professor
Electrical Engineering - Kyle Jones, PhD
Instructor
Biomedical Engineering - Eugene Kong, PhD
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering - Kyle Staggs, PhD
Instructor
Biomedical Engineering - Kevin Williams, PhD
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering - Luciano Albuquerque, MEng
Instructor
Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering - Greg Bullock, MS
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering - Dina Higgins, MS, PE
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Jennifer Peterson, MS
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering - Craig Price, MS
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering - Li Tan, MS
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering - Christine Emily Tomforde, MS
Instructor
Mechanical Engineering