X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Engineering [B.Eng.]
Biological Engineering Program Co-op (BIOE:C)
School of Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Students interested in problems requiring the application of knowledge from both the biological sciences and engineering will find a challenge as a Biological Engineer. This field of engineering is the application of principles, methods and concepts of biology to systems and tools, ranging in scale from molecular to ecosystem level. This field combines engineering principles with life sciences to design creative solutions for biological systems, with applications ranging from pharmaceutical and food manufacturing, bioconversions to reduce waste, and production of sustainable, bio-based materials. For example, a Biological Engineer concentrating on biotechnology might design and manage bioreactors to improve their productivity. A Biological Engineering graduate can pursue a career in a number of exciting fields, including food safety, bio-instrumentation, diagnostics and sensorics in bio-systems, biomechanics and ergonomics.
Program Requirements
The Co-op program in Biological Engineering is a five year program, including five work terms. Students must complete a Fall, Winter and Summer work term and must follow the academic work schedule as outlined below (also found on the Co-operative Education website: https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/). Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to adjusting this schedule.
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Semester 1 | Academic Semester 2 | Off |
| 2 | Academic Semester 3
COOP*1100 |
Academic Semester 4 | COOP*1000 Work Term I |
| 3 | Academic Semester 5 | COOP*2000 Work Term II | COOP*3000 Work Term III |
| 4 | Academic Semester 6 | Academic Semester 7 | COOP*4000 Work Term IV |
| 5 | COOP*5000 Work Term V | Academic Semester 8 | N/A |
To be eligible to continue in the Co-op program, students must meet a minimum 70% cumulative average requirement after second semester, as well as meet all work term requirements. Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to work term performance grading, work term report grading and program completion requirements.
For additional program information students should consult with their Co-op Co-ordinator and Co-op Faculty Advisor, listed on the Co-operative Education web site.
Credit Summary (25.50 Total Credits)*
19.25 - Required Core Courses
1.00 – BIOE-1 Biological Engineering Electives
0.75 – BIOE-2 Biological Engineering Design Electives
2.00 – Complementary Studies Electives
0.50 – Free Electives
2.00 Co-op Work Terms
Note: A minimum of four Co-op work terms including a Summer, Fall, and Winter are necessary to complete the Co-op requirement. *A fifth Co-op work term is optional and if completed, the total number of credits will equal 26.00.
See Program Guide for more information on restricted electives and their prerequisite requirements. Students can take a maximum of 1.50 credits at the 1000 level from the above list of electives.
The recommended program sequence is outlined below.
Major (Honours Program)
Semester 1 - Fall
Semester 2 - Winter
Semester 3 - Fall
| BIOL*1080 | [0.50] | Biological Concepts of Health | ||||||
| COOP*1100 | [0.00] | Introduction to Co-operative Education | ||||||
| ENGG*2230 | [0.50] | Fluid Mechanics | ||||||
| ENGG*2400 | [0.50] | Engineering Systems Analysis | ||||||
| MATH*2270 | [0.50] | Applied Differential Equations | ||||||
| STAT*2120 | [0.50] | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | ||||||
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Semester 4 - Winter
Summer Semester
| COOP*1000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term I |
Semester 5 - Fall
Winter Semester
| COOP*2000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term II |
Summer Semester
| COOP*3000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term III |
Semester 6 - Fall
Semester 7 - Winter
Summer Semester
| COOP*4000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term IV |
Fall Semester
Semester 8 - Winter
| ENGG*4110 | [1.00] | Biological Engineering Design IV |
| 1.75 restricted electives | ||
Restricted Electives (see Program Guide for more information)
The Engineering Program requires Biological Engineering students to complete the following combination of elective credits to complete their program:
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1.00 credits from the BIOE-1 Biological Engineering electives
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0.75 credits from the BIOE-2 Biological Engineering design electives
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2.00 credits from Complementary Studies electives
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0.50 credits in Free Electives
Consult the Program Guide for further information on the prerequisite requirements specific to each elective. Students can take a maximum of 1.50 credits at the 1000 level from the above list of electives.