Biological Engineering Co-op Information for Employers
Adding Value to Your Team
Biological Engineering students at the University of Guelph combine their knowledge of life sciences with engineering principles to design and control biological processes and systems. They work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams, with the aim of enriching our lives and maintaining a sustainable environment. Students learn the foundations and build on the skills necessary to positively impact industrial process design and quality control in the agriculture, environmental, food and pharmaceutical sectors.
University of Guelph Advantage
Guelph’s cutting-edge Biological Engineering program focuses on core engineering skills along with fundamentals in bioreactor design, biomaterial science, biosystems analysis, instrumentation and digital control. Students have the option to specialize their degree through elective courses in the areas of biopressing, biological, and environmental waste management, human factors and food engineering.
In addition to core engineering analysis and design, students can elect to tailor their education through courses focusing on:
- Processing biological materials
- Unit operation, analysis and design
- Bio-instrumentation design
- Computer applications
- Interfacing hardware
- Software for data acquisition, modeling and control
Biomechanics Co-op students are available for 4 or 8 month work terms.
Student Strengths
Collaboration
Participation in design groups to develop effective problem solving, communication and teamwork skills.
Knowledge
Fundamental knowledge of engineering concepts, as well as physical, mathematical and biological sciences.
Application
Strong wet and dry laboratory techniques and computing skills.
Understanding
Strong independent research skills developed through the design process, management and financial feasibility analysis.
Biological Engineering Work Term Schedule
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Work |
| THREE | Academic | Work | Work |
| FOUR | Academic | Academic | Work |
| FIVE | Work | Academic |
Biological Engineering Course Sequencing
Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.
Fall
- General Chemistry I
- Engineering and Design I
- Calculus I
- Engineering Analysis
- Physics With Applications
Winter
- Introduction To Programming
- General Chemistry II
- Calculus II
- Engineering Mechanics I
- Introductory Electricity And Magnetism
Fall
- Fluid Mechanics
- Introduction to Biological Engineering
- Engineering Systems Analysis
- Applied Differential Equations
- Introduction to Co-operative Education
- Probability and Statistics For Engineers
- Introduction To Molecular and Cellular Biology
Winter
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Material Science
- Electric Circuits
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Numerical Methods
- Engineering and Design II
Summer
Work Term One
Fall
- Heat and Mass Transfer in Biological and Bioenvironmental Systems
- Science and Technology in A Global Context
- Thermodynamics
- Electronic Devices
- Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering
- 1 Area of Emphasis or Restricted Elective course
Winter
Work Term Two
Summer
Work Term Three
Fall
- Unit Operations
- Engineering Economics
- 3 Area of Emphasis or Restricted Electives courses
Winter
- Engineering and Design III
- Process Control
- Biomaterials
- 2 Area of Emphasis or Restricted Electives courses
Summer
Work Term Four
Fall
Work Term Five
Winter
- Biological Engineering Design IV
- 2 Area of Emphasis or Restricted Electives courses
- Bioreactor Design
See Undergraduate Calendar for list of Restricted Electives.
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