Dear Honors College students,
Below you will find information on how to coordinate your capstone project
with your major requirements. We have made every effort to keep this
information accurate and up to date. However, you should always discuss your
course choices and schedule with your major advisor to verify that you are on
track to complete all of your major requirements on schedule.
Major name:
Bioengineering
DUGS Name & Contact Information:
John Hetling
Associate Professor,
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Major Advisor Name & Contact
Information:
Jessica Bobadilla
Undergraduate Program Cordinator
Students working on their Honors
Capstone project can enroll in the following course(s):
|
Course number |
Course Name |
Number of Hours |
Required for major |
Elective in major |
Required to earn Departmental Honors |
When to enroll |
|
BIOE 396 |
Senior Design I |
3 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
First semester of capstone |
|
BIOE 397 |
Senior Design II |
3 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Second semester of capstone |
Requirements for
Departmental/College/Major honors:
At graduation, students are awarded
University Honors for academic distinction. Such honors are designated on the
diplomas as Cum laude, Magna cum laude, or Summa cum laude. The minimum
cumulative grade point average needed to qualify for University Honors is
3.50/4.00 in all UIC course work and in all work offered for the degree.
Cum Laude is awarded to a student who earns
at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average; Magna cum laude is awarded to a
student who earns at least a 3.75 cumulative grade point average; Summa cum
laude is awarded to a student who earns at least a 3.85 cumulative grade point
average. All transfer work accepted for the degree is included in the
determination of grade point averages. The grades for military science courses
are excluded unless a student completes the four-year military science program,
in which case 5 semester hours of advanced credit are included in the
determination of averages for University Honors.
The Bell Honors Award is given in recognition
of attaining the highest grade point average in each graduating class. At the
Engineering Convocation, award recipients are recognized and given a
certificate acknowledging their scholastic attainments.
Department/College Presentation
Options (e.g. research days):
The BioE 396 / BioE 397 course sequence culminates in a design competiton
attended by all students completing capstone design courses in the College. At this competition, Engineering Expo,
students present their work to judging panels comprised of UIC faculty as well
as alumni or others from appropriate areas of industry.