Program: Mechanical Engineering, Emphasis in Bioengineering, B.S. - San Diego State University

May 16, 2025

2021/2022 University Catalog

(SIMS Code: 447002)

Emphasis in Bioengineering

This program requires 120 units to include general education. In addition, the total number of units specified in each elective category represents a minimum requirement.

Preparation for the Major

(48 units)

M E 190 - Computer-Aided Design Units: 2
M E 200 - Statics Units: 3 *
also listed as
A E 200 - Statics Units: 3 *
M E 202 - Computer Programming and Applications Units: 3
M E 220 - Dynamics Units: 3
also listed as
A E 220 - Dynamics Units: 3
M E 240 - Introduction to Engineering Materials Units: 3
M E 241 - Materials Laboratory Units: 1
A E 280 - Methods of Analysis Units: 3
BIOL 203 - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Units: 3
CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Engineers Units: 4 *
or
CHEM 200 - General Chemistry Units: 5 *
E E 204 - Principles of Electrical Engineering Units: 3
MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4 *
MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4 *
MATH 252 - Calculus III Units: 4
PHYS 195 - Principles of Physics Units: 3 *
PHYS 195L - Principles of Physics Laboratory Units: 1
PHYS 196 - Principles of Physics Units: 3 *
PHYS 196L - Principles of Physics Laboratory Units: 1

Note

* Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better. These courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/ NC).

General Education

Students with this emphasis are required to take BIOL 336 to satisfy three units of upper division Natural Sciences, IV.A.

Engineering majors automatically satisfy the Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning and Lifelong Learning and Self-Development foundations GE areas by completion of preparation for the major. Engineering majors automatically satisfy the Natural Sciences and Social and Behavioral Sciences explorations GE areas by completion of the major.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or above or completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

Major

A minimum of 42 upper division units to include

M E 304 - Mechanics of Materials Units: 3
or
CIV E 301 - Introduction to Solid Mechanics Units: 3
M E 314 - Engineering Design: Mechanical Components Units: 3
M E 330 - Mechatronics Laboratory Units: 3
M E 350 - Thermodynamics Units: 3
M E 360 - Fluids Engineering Units: 3
M E 452 - Principles of Heat Transfer Units: 3
M E 490A - Engineering Design: Senior Project Units: 3
M E 490B - Engineering Design: Senior Project Units: 3
A E 341 - Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Units: 1
BIOL 336 - Principles of Human Physiology Units: 3 will also satisfy three units of the General Education requirement in IV.A.
BIOL 436 - Human Physiology Laboratory Units: 2

Professional Electives

Twelve units of additional coursework may be selected from M E 499 (3 units), M E 580 , M E 585 , and other 400- or 500-level courses in the bioengineering area with departmental approval, with at least six of the twelve units at the 500-level.