1. Non-Chinese citizen

2. Physical and moral health

3. Age limit: 18-28

I. Objectives

This major aims to foster interdisciplinary talents with fundamental knowledge in biology, engineering, natural science and humanities. Graduates are capable of engaging in the production of biological products, process design, production management, the research and development of new technologies and products in the domains of biotechnology and engineering. After about 5 years career practice, the graduates are expected to get the relative qualifications or technical titles, and become the technical backbones.

II. Requirements 

Students are required to acquire fundamentals, theories, knowledge about bioengineering. Students are expected to have abilities to carry out bioengineering design, scientific research, problem analysis and solving in the research and manufacture of biological products.

Graduates should acquire a variety of knowledge and abilities as followings:

1. Engineering knowledge WA1: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to the solution of complex engineering problems. 

2. Problem analysis WA2: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences (WK1 to WK4). 

3. Design/ development of solutions WA3: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health, and safety, cultural, societal and environmental considerations (WK5). 

4. Investigation WA4: Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge (WK8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions. 

5. Modern tool usage WA5: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations (WK6). 

6. The engineer and society WA6: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems (WK7). 

7. Environment and sustainability WA7: Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts (WK7). 

8. Ethics WA8: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice (WK7). 

9. Individual and teamwork WA9: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings. 

10. Communication WA10: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations and give and receive clear instructions. 

11. Project management and finance WA11: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multi-disciplinary environments. 

12. Life-long learning WA12: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in, independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

III. Core courses

Biochemistry, Principles of Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Fermentation and Metabolic Engineering, Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Enzyme and Protein Engineering, Bioseparation Engineering, etc.

IV. Components of the 4-year Curriculum

V. Table of Teaching Plan for Major of Bioengineering