Prospective Undergraduate: Program Objectives

Expected Outcomes

We expect our graduates to demonstrate that they have attained the following skills:

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
4. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. an ability to communicate effectively
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Additionally, as Biomedical Engineers, we expect our graduates to demonstrate that they have:

Medical (PGM-1): an understanding of biology and physiology

Mathematics (PGM- 2): the capability to apply advanced
mathematics (including differential equations and statistics), science, and
engineering to solve the problems at the interface of engineering and biology 

Measurement and Analysis (PGM-3): the ability to make
measurements on and interpret data from living systems, addressing the problems
associated with the interaction between living and non-living materials and systems

Accreditation

Tulane's Department of Biomedical Engineering, established in 1977, has been continuously accredited since 1981 under the general criteria and Bioengineering program criteria by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700.

ABET, Inc. (formerly known as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredits programs in Engineering based on specific criteria (available from the ABET web site at http://www.abet.org).