07\/26\/2024
\nDear BME Undergraduates,<\/p>\n
I hope you are all doing well! My sabbatical has ended, and I am happy to be back to
\nmy students! I missed you all!<\/p>\n
I usually do not sent newsletters in the summer but as I have been out, I wanted to send some important registration
\nreminders to help you prepare for the Fall.<\/p>\n
SOPHOMORES<\/span><\/p>\n Welcome to BME! As you probably know already, there are two sophomore core classes, Intro to BME, and Systems I will be holding a Sophomore Orientation<\/strong> sometime in September, so stay tuned for those details. At orientation, we JUNIORS<\/span><\/p>\n This is an important year for curriculum; there are EIGHT junior classes which include two lab classes. All of the core Since the remaining junior core are offered both semesters, if a class is closed, please register for another. We have a As a reminder, you need to pass 6 of 8 junior core to take senior design, NO EXCEPTIONS. There are usually a few classes SENIORS<\/span><\/p>\n By now, everyone should be registered for BOTH the Senior Design Lecture AND Project! EVERYONE needs a SPN for the PLEASE NOTE: If anyone is carrying ANY Junior core to Senior year, you will need an override from an SOE advisor to Chat with an SOE advisor here: CHAT with our advising staff (M-F 12pm-4pm)<\/a><\/p>\n DEPARTMENT ELECTIVES<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to the multiple department electives offered, BME Graduate 3-credit courses<\/strong> can be taken for DEs ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS<\/span><\/p>\n INTERNSHIP, CO-OP AND RESEARCH CREDIT<\/span><\/p>\n Internships and co-ops can count for technical elective credits! Please fill out the form in the handbook PRIOR to starting NEW WEBSITE!<\/span><\/p>\n Please check out the new and improved BME webpage here: https:\/\/bme.rutgers.edu\/<\/a> and our updated BME Handbook Please do not Google \u201cBME Handbook\u201d as you may be taken to an outdated version with policies that do not apply to BmE WELL?<\/span>
\nPhysiology. For the Fall semester, they are offered at the same time so if you have not yet registered for one of these,
\nonly Systems Physiology is open, and you can take Intro to BME in the Spring. You cannot take any Junior core until you
\nhave completed BOTH of these classes (plus any other pre-reqs such as Differential Equations).<\/p>\n
\nwill review departmental policies, core courses, internships and co-ops for credit, clubs, research and other important
\ntopics. You will also be assigned your BME advisor<\/strong>; this is a faculty member who will serve as your primary point person
\nwithin the BME department.<\/p>\n
\ncourses are offered both semesters EXCEPT the labs, so it is critical that you take the lab classes when they are offered
\nto not impact your pre-requisites for senior design! ALL JUNIORS SHOULD BE REGISTERED FOR SYSTEMS AND DEVICES<\/strong><\/span>
\nwhich include a lecture and separate lab section!<\/span> If you are NOT, and the class is closed, please contact me and our
\nprogram coordinator, Ms. Elaine Connors, for a SPN (econnors@soe.rutgers.edu<\/a>). You need to take this class in the Fall!<\/p>\n
\nlarge Junior class and we are trying to keep classes balanced.<\/p>\n
\noffered in the summer but those are not guaranteed. If you have questions or concerns regarding your Junior standing,
\nplease email me!<\/p>\n
\nproject from the faculty member you are working with. If you are having issues with Senior Design, please email the
\ninstructor, Dr. Kelly-Kyker-Snowman: kk978@rwjms.rutgers.edu<\/a><\/p>\n
\nregister for the project. WebReg does not recognize all of the combinations of our 6\/8 rule, so some students are having
\ndifficulty. Please contact your SOE advisor for assistance. You can try their live chat first:<\/p>\n
\nPROVIDED you have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have secured permission from the instructor. Information on the
\navailable graduate courses can be found here: https:\/\/classes.rutgers.edu\/\/soc\/#home<\/a> . You must contact the program
\ncoordinator, Ms. Connors, for the SPN. Please forward her the email with permission from the instructor, and please be
\npatient as you wait for a response. Several students request these courses, and all GPAs must be verified first.<\/p>\n
\nyour experience so it can be approved, just be mindful of how a co-op may impact your pre-reqs and potentially change
\nyour date of graduation. No more than 6 credits of experiential learning can be used for technical electives. This
\nincludes: internships, co-ops, the MBS externship and research.<\/p>\n
\nhere: https:\/\/bme.rutgers.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2024-06\/Handbook.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n
\nyou! Please ensure you are always referring to the most current handbook!<\/p>\n
\nSome of you may know that I spent my sabbatical completing a required internship for a counseling degree I am
\npursuing. In order to start applying some of my new learnings to BME, I would like to start a Wellness Club. Wellness is
\nalso important to SOE and Rutgers at large, and there are small grants now available to support wellness programs. If
\nyou are interested in participating in this new initiative, please email me!<\/p>\n