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BENG 140ABioengineering Physiology

4 units · BENG · UC San Diego

Introductory mammalian physiology for bioengineering students, with emphasis on control mechanisms and engineering principles. Basic cell functions; biological control systems; muscle; neural; endocrine, and circulatory systems. Not intended for premedical bioengineering students. Credit not allowed for both BIPN 100 or BIPN 100R and BENG 140A.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “CHEM 6A-B, PHYS 2A-C, BILD 1, or BENG 102; majors only or consent of department. (W)”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

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

Required in (2)

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

Courses that list BENG 140A as a prerequisite (3)