Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering

Description

The Biological engineering program of Mapua combines life science and engineering principles. The program provides students with fundamental engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills that can be applied to a variety of fields, including medicine, food, the environment, and agriculture. The curriculum is enriched in the following courses: molecular biology, chemistry, mathematics, and other computational courses related to the field. Students will have the opportunity to study and do research in the various areas of biological engineering such as: biomedical engineering, bioprocess engineering, tissue engineering, biomaterials, bioinformatics and computational biology, synthetic biology, bionanotechnology, genetic engineering, process control and biomechatronics.

Building on these research and design experiences, students begin to focus on an interest area as they near their graduation year. It is not uncommon for students to present their research at national conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and even apply for patents. The program is also a good preparatory course for students who will be pursuing a career in Medicine.

Program Educational Objectives

Within five years after graduation, the graduates of the program shall have:

• Had substantial involvement in projects that show ability to solve problems in engineering, taking into consideration safety, health, environmental concerns and the public welfare, in adherence to national and international codes and laws.
• Demonstrated aptitude for life-long learning via professional promotion, continuing education courses, entrepreneurship, or progress toward advanced degrees.
• Exhibited professional conduct in the practice of Biological Engineering or related fields.

Program Outcomes

ABET Program Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, mathematics, and an engineering specialization.
2. 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, legal and cultural, societal, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize and apply and commit to 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.
5. An ability to function effectively as an individual or as a member or leader of a diverse team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
6. An ability to conduct investigation of complex engineering problems, create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools, develop, apply and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze, interpret, predict, and model data, synthesize information and use engineering judgment to draw valid conclusions.
7. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

PTC and CHED Program Outcomes

By the time of graduation, the students shall have developed an ability to:

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge and research methods, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
3. Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
4. Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings.
5. Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems, reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
6. Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
7. Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
8. Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of complex engineering problems in a societal and environmental context.
9. Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
10. Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems.
11. Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems with an understanding of the limitations.
12. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.