Mission, Objectives, Outcomes
Mission
Our mission is to advance the field of biomedical engineering through excellence in education, research, and clinical applications. We are dedicated to integrating engineering principles with biological sciences to address critical challenges in healthcare and improve human health. We aim to prepare the next generation of biomedical engineers to innovate, lead, and make meaningful contributions to the biomedical engineering field.
Educational Objectives
The Biomedical Engineering program at Florida Atlantic University is dedicated to graduating engineers who, within a few years after graduation will:
- Practice biomedical engineering within the general areas of biomaterials and tissue engineering, bio-robotics, bioinformatics, nursing technology and smart health systems in the organizations that employ them.
- Advance their knowledge of biomedical engineering, both formally and informally, by engaging in lifelong learning experiences including attainment of professional licensure and/or graduate studies.
- Serve as effective professionals based on strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility and a willingness to take the initiative and seek progressive responsibilities.
- Participate as leaders in activities that support service to, and/or economic development of, the community, the region, the state and the nation.
Student Outcomes
The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering program are achieved by ensuring that graduates have the following characteristics or student outcomes:
- An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics;
- 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, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors;
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
- An ability to recognize 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;
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives;
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.