Biomechanics Track
Total Track Hours must equal 15 hours from The Grainger College of Engineering
Biomechanics applies mechanical sciences to biological systems at the nano-, micro-, and macro-scales. In this track you will study static and dynamic properties of cells, soft and hard tissues, extra-cellular matrix, and biomaterials. Materials studies will be on how materials interact with the human body. You will also gain an understanding of stability and control of mechanical systems. Application areas include medical device design and implantable prosthetics for treating conditions related to disease and aging, occupational and physical therapy aids, and quantitative physiology.
View the Biomechanics Curriculum Map.
View the Course Catalog for course offerings and prerequisites.
Students following this track take:
| TAM 210 or TAM 211* | Introduction to Statics (2 hr) or Statics (3) |
| TAM 212 | Introductory Dynamics (3 hr) |
| TAM 251 | Introductory Solid Mechanics (3 hr) |
and select remaining hours from:
| BIOE 461 | Cellular Biomechanics (4 hr) |
| BIOE 498 HG | Soft Robotics (3 hr) |
| BIOE 498 NIE | Surgical Techniques (3 hr) |
| BIOE 498 QP | Quantitative Pharmacology (3 hr) |
| BIOE 498 RI | Regulatory Safety Issues in Bioengineering (3 hr) |
| BIOE 498 PJ | Experimental Design in Automation (3 hr) |
| ME 330 | Engineering Materials (4 hr) - Recommended for Prosthetics and Orthodics (contact the MechSE department to be added to the waitlist) |
| ME 481 | Whole-Body Musculoskel Biomech (3 hr) (contact the MechSE department to be added to the waitlist) |
| ME 482 | Musculoskel Tissue Mechanics (3 hr) (contact the MechSE department to be added to the waitlist) |
| ME 483 | Mechanobiology (4 hr) |
| NE 420 | Neural Interface Engineering (3 hr) |
| NPRE 498 PRA | Advanced Risk Analysis (3 hr) |
| SE 402 | Comp-Aided Product Realization (3 hr) |
| SE 423 | Mechatronics (3 hr) |
| TAM 445 | Continuum Mechanics (4 hr) |
| TMGT 461 TMD and TME | Technology, Engineering, and Management Final Projects (4 hr) |
The following is recommended as a free elective:
| SE 101 | Engineering Graphics & Design (3 hr) |
BIOE Undergraduate Contacts
MADDIE DARLING
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs
1240C Everitt Laboratory, M/C-278
1406 W. Green St.
Urbana, IL 61801
JAKE SPINNATO
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
1240B Everitt Laboratory, M/C-278
1406 W. Green St.
Urbana, IL 61801
Have a question? Don’t hesitate to reach out! We offer both virtual and in-person advising options.
Email: bioe-ugradprograms@illinois.edu
Phone: (217) 300-8066