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BENG 140BBioengineering Physiology

4 units · BENG · UC San Diego

Introductory mammalian physiology for bioengineering students, with emphasis on control mechanisms and engineering principles. Digestive, respiratory, renal, and reproductive systems; regulation of metabolism, and defense mechanisms. (Credit not allowed for both BIPN 102 and BENG 140B.)

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “CHEM 6A or CHEM 6AH and PHYS 2A or PHYS 2AR and PHYS 2B and BILD 1, or BENG 102; majors only or consent of instructor. (S)”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

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

Required in (2)

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

Courses that list BENG 140B as a prerequisite (2)

  • BENG 189 Physiological Systems Engineering
  • BENG 193 Clinical Experience in Bioengineering