The program in Bioengineering and Life Sciences (BELS)
at the Colorado School of Mines is administered by the
Chemical Engineering
Department. The mission of the BELS program is to offer Minors and Areas of Special Interest (ASI) at the undergraduate level, and support areas of specialization at the graduate level, as well as to enable research opportunities for CSM students in bioengineering and the life sciences.
Bioengineering and the Life Sciences (BELS) are becoming increasingly significant in fulfilling the role and mission of the Colorado School of Mines. Many intellectual frontiers within the fields of environment, energy, materials, and their associated fields of science and engineering , are being driven by advances in the biosciences and the application of engineering to living processes.
Program Requirements:
Minor in Bioengineering and Life Sciences:
The Minor in BELS requires a minimum of 18 semester hours of acceptable coursework and an Area of Special Interest (ASI) in BELS requires a minimum of 12 semester hours of acceptable coursework.
Enrollments in the BELS Minor and ASI are approved by the Director or Associate Director, who monitor progress and completion.
Required Curriculum.
Both the Minor and the ASI require one core course (three semester hours). The minor requires at least six additional credit hours from the Life Science course list, and additional BELS-approved courses to make up a total of at least 18 credit hours. The ASI requires at least three additional credit hours from the Life Science course list, and additional BELS-approved courses to make up a total of at least 12 credit hours.