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BENG 1Introduction to Bioengineering

2 units · BENG · UC San Diego

An introduction to bioengineering that includes lectures and hands-on laboratory for design projects. The principles of problem definition, engineering inventiveness, team design, prototyping, and testing, as well as information access, engineering standards, communication, ethics, and social responsibility will be emphasized. P/NP grades only.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “none. (F,W)”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 1 · Winter (2 programs).

Required in (4)

  • Bioengineering (B.S.)
  • Bioengineering: BioSystems (B.S.)
  • Bioengineering: Bioinformatics (B.S.)
  • Bioengineering: Biotechnology (B.S.)
What it opens up

Courses that list BENG 1 as a prerequisite (1)

  • ECE 196 Engineering Hands-on Group Project