Minor in Biomedical Engineering (BME)

2020 cycle

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Fit with the Institutional Mission or Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

The biomedical engineering minor program supports all four of the Institutional Learning Outcomes.

1. Knowledge: Mastery of content and processes of inquiry

BME minor students shall have a strong base of knowledge in their academic major in addition to the fundamentals of biomedical engineering and how to apply this knowledge to address contemporary medical/biomedical issues facing our world.

2. Proficiency: Intellectual skills

The BME minor program is rooted in quantitative as well as qualitative reasoning. Students use both skills in assessing the medical technology needs of a diverse population.

3. Place and Community: Urban and global mission

The biomedical engineering minor program is specifically aimed at training engineers and computer scientists to apply their knowledge to the development of medical technology to address the challenges facing our diverse communities.

4. Transformation: Integrative learning

The biomedical engineering curriculum includes extensive discussion on contemporary biomedical issues, which includes ethical issues in medical treatments, research and technology development.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of the minor in biomedical engineering, students will demonstrate the ability to:

apply knowledge of mathematics, engineering, computer science and the life sciences by completing a biomedical engineering design project;
conduct literature research on a current biomedical engineering topic and its application/impact on society; and
clearly communicate biomedical engineering technical information in both written and verbal formats.

Institutional Learning Outcomes

Institutional Learning Goals, Objectives, Outcomes and Measures

(Endorsed by Academic Senate 6/1/10 and approved by the President 6/8/10)

California State University, Los Angeles students expand and deepen their interdisciplinary and general understanding of the world, enhance their critical skills, and take responsibility for a lifetime of learning, and as graduates become individuals who engage, enhance, and contribute to democratic society.

1. Knowledge: Mastery of content and processes of inquiry

CSULA graduates have a strong knowledge base in their academic major and can use powerful processes of inquiry in a range of disciplines. They engage contemporary and enduring questions with an understanding of the complexities of human cultures and the physical and natural world and are ready to put their knowledge into action to address contemporary issues.

2. Proficiency: Intellectual skills

CSULA graduates are equipped to actively participate in democratic society. They are critical thinkers who make use of quantitative and qualitative reasoning. They have the ability to find, use, evaluate and process information in order to engage in complex decision-making. They read critically, speak and write clearly and thoughtfully and communicate effectively.

3. Place and Community: Urban and global mission

CSULA graduates are engaged individuals who have contributed to the multi-lingual and multiethnic communities that constitute Los Angeles and the world of the future. They are aware of how their actions impact society and the environment, and they strive to make socially responsible decisions. They are community builders sensitive to the needs of diverse individuals and groups and committed to renewing the communities in which they live.

4. Transformation: Integrative learning

CSULA graduates integrate academic learning with life. They engage in community, professional, creative, research and scholarly projects that lead to changes in their sense of self and understanding of their worlds. Graduates integrate their knowledge, skills and experience to address complex and contemporary issues and act ethically as leaders for the 21st century.

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