BIEN 001: Introduction to Bioengineering

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; practicum, 3 hours

Catalog page 150

Prerequisites: restricted to class level standing of freshman

Description: Introduces the field of bioengineering through traditional lectures as well as faculty- and industry- led talks. Highlights major bioengineering subfields, core engineering principles, and emerging technologies. Includes structured design challenges that introduce engineering design processes and skills used in the development of bioengineered devices.

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Serves as a prerequisite for

BIEN 002
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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 129/180 129/180
2024-25 106/150 106/150
2023-24 134/150 134/150
2022-23 144/150 144/150
2021-22 122/130 122/130
2020-21 101/120 101/120
2019-20  97/ 97  97/ 97
2018-19  64/ 97  64/ 97
2017-18  79/100  79/100
2016-17 101/105 101/105