BioE vs. Biological Sciences

[KappaKun]

<p>I know that McCormick has more specific requirements for engineering majors, but what kind of specific classes would a BME major take that distinguishes itself from biology majors? </p>

<p>Also, what are the defining features of a BME major, in terms of course content and course workload?</p>

[Sam_Lee]

<p>They are actually pretty different. <a href=“http://www.bme.northwestern.edu/docs/current/undergraduate/BMERegular%20Curriculum%2011-12%20oct31.pdf[/url]”>http://www.bme.northwestern.edu/docs/current/undergraduate/BMERegular%20Curriculum%2011-12%20oct31.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>7 of the 9 core (required) courses are BME courses. Only one is biology; the other one is organic chemistry. For organic chemistry, it looks like you can actually take it elsewhere if you are worried about the reputation of orgo at NU.</p>

<p>[BME</a> Advising: Frequently Asked Questions: Biomedical Engineering Department: McCormick School of Engineering: Northwestern University](<a href=“http://www.bme.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/curriculum%20and%20forms/faq.html#q16]BME”>http://www.bme.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/curriculum%20and%20forms/faq.html#q16)

Additional info about Organic Chemistry: If a current Northwestern student takes 2 semesters (or semester equivalents) of organic chemistry at a place other than Northwestern, three Chem 2xx credits will be granted*.</p>

<p>The BME Department’s policy is that 1 credit of Chem 2xx will satisfy the BME requirement of Chem 210-1. The remaining two credits can be counted as either technical electives, unrestricted electives, or one of each. </p>

<p>*There are some courses (ex: Organic Chemistry for Nurses) that may not receive three credits, so make sure to get approval before you take the course.

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