2021-2022 Academic Catalog

Jun 30, 2022

2021-2022 Academic Catalog

Combined Biomedical Engineering, BS & Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, MS

Program Description:

The combined BS in Biomedical Engineering/MS in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program allows students to earn a BS in Biomedical Engineering and a MS in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering in a total of 5 years. Up to nine (9) semester credit hours of graduate courses at the IHE 6000/7000 level may be double-counted and applied to both the BS and the MS degree requirements.

Admission Requirements:

1) Completion of at least 75 semester credit hours toward the BS degree

2) Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3

3) No grade lower than a B in any engineering course prior to admission into the combined degree program.

To apply:

Complete the Combined BS/MS Degree Program application and a graduate program of study.

BSBE Program Educational Objectives:

Wright State’s BME program will produce biomedical engineers who will:

Objective 1: Engage in a career path in BME or a related field.
Objective 2: Participate in life-long learning through continuing professional education.
Objective 3: Work in a team environment, including multidisciplinary teams, and communicate effectively, both in written form and orally.

BSBE Program Learning Outcomes:

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.

MSIHE Learning Outcomes:

Obtain depth in one area of specialization and breadth in complimentary areas.
Acquire scientific knowledge and research skills to solve problems in their chosen area.
Prepare for an advanced professional career or further graduate studies.

For additional information:

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 44 Hours

Communications: 6 Hours

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3

Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Global Traditions: 6 hours

Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Social Science: 6 hours

III. CECS Courses: 0 Hours

IV. Other: 21 Hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2
ANT 2100 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hour(s): 4
or
ANT 3100 - Human Structure and Function I Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 2120 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hour(s): 4
or
ANT 3120 - Human Structure and Function II Credit Hour(s): 4

V. Electives: 9 Hours

3 from an approved list

Up to 9 hours of 4000 level required courses or technical electives must be taken at the 6000 level for dual undergraduate/graduate credit.

VI. Graduate Program Requirements: 30 Hours

The following requirements must be met for the Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering degree. Course can be used to fulfill requirements in more than one category. Requirement categories are not mutually exclusive.

Completion of 30 graduate credit hours in courses that have prior approval by a BIE graduate advisor.
At least 12 of the 30 graduate credit hours must be courses numbered 7000 or above, 9 of which must be from the BIE Department.
At least 18 of the 30 graduate credit hours must be IHE specific courses numbered 6000 or above.
At least 6 of the total 30 graduate credit hours must be approved courses in mathematics, statistics, or computer science.
A maximum of 4 credit hours of independent study or non-thesis research may count toward the degree requirement of 30 graduate credit hours.
Students may choose either a thesis option or a 30 credit hours graduate advanced course work option. The thesis option consists of a research project satisfying all requirements of the Graduate School. The final report (thesis) must be completed and successfully defended in an oral examination before the major committee. Up to 8 credit hours of IHE 7950 M.S. Thesis Research in Industrial & Human Factors Engineering may count toward the degree requirement of 30 graduate credit hours.

A. Mathematics or Statistics-Intensive Courses: 6 Hours

Department courses with mathematics or statistics-intensive content include EGR 7050, IHE 6150, IHE 6711, IHE 6712, IHE 7300, or others as approved.

B. 7000-level Courses: 12 Hours min.

Minimum 9 of 12 7000-level credits must be from the BIE Department: IHE 7000-7999; BME 7000-7999; EGR 7020, EGR 7050

C. Program Courses: 18 Hours min.

IHE 6000-7999: EGR 7020; EGR 7050

D. Thesis Option: 8 Hours max.

IHE 7950 MS Thesis Research in Industrial & Human Factors Engineering Credit Hour(s): 1 to 8