Cellular & Molecular Biotechnology (CMBT) Track

The CMBT track emphasizes fundamentals and applications of biochemistry, biophysics, and cell biology.  Students in this track will acquire a deep understanding of the molecular and cellular bases for life processes, quantitative modeling skills needed to develop biotechnologies based on live cell cultures, as well as technologies that exploit the unique properties of biomolecules in non-biological settings.  One of the unique characteristics of this track is an emphasis on processes and structures occurring on the nanometer to micrometer size scale range. 

The CMBT track is ideally suited to the combined training in BME and Chemical Engineering, which provides a strong core of chemistry and molecular processing principles.  The track may also suit students pursuing combined Biomedical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering/Civil and Environmental Engineering training who have an interest in the molecular sciences.  The CMBT track prepares students for careers or advanced education involving bio/pharmaceutical manufacture, pharmacology, medical diagnostics, biosensors, drug delivery devices, and biological aspects of environmental engineering. 

In addition to the general Biomedical Engineering requirements, students in the CMBT Track must fulfill the following requirements.

• Track Requirements for classes of 2012-2014 (pdf)
• Course Planning Worksheet for classes of 2012-2014 (xls)

• Track Requirements for classes of 2015- (pdf)
• Course Planning Worksheet for classes of 2015- (xls)

Sample Schedules

• BME & CEE double major, class of 2009-2012 (PDF)
• BME & CEE double major, class of 2013-2014 (PDF)
• BME & CHE double major, class of 2009-2012 (PDF)
• BME & CHE double major, class of 2013-2014 (PDF)
• BME & ME double major, class of 2011-2012 (PDF)
• BME & ME double major, class of 2013-2014 (PDF)

(Updated 07/09/11)

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