2000-2001 Catalog
Biomedical Equipment Engineering Technology (2271)
Associate in Science
The biomedical equipment engineering technology program is designed to
prepare students for entry-level positions related to biomedical equipment.
These technically trained individuals are prepared to assist engineers
or scientists or take positions as biomedical equipment technicians or
technical sales representatives. Hospitals, equipment manufacturers and
service contractors are typical places of employment.
NOTE: This associate in science degree program is intended primarily
for students who desire to complete an associate’s degree and become
employed. Students who decide to pursue university transfer study must
meet certain course and test requirements. For details refer to
university
transfer requirements.
Requirements and Recommended Course Groupings
The following is a presentation of required courses in recommended course
groupings for this program. These groupings are only a suggested guide,
and there is no requirement to follow these precisely. The availability
of courses, the student’s testing and academic performance and other factors
may alter the student’s actual course completion sequence. Students of
this program may register for courses in any grouping as long as the student
has met any prerequisites for the course.
Course Grouping One
(First term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)
|
Course
Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
BSC 2085C
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
|
4
|
|
EET 1035
Fundamentals of DC/AC Electricity
|
3
|
| ENC 1101 English Composition I |
3
|
| CET 1461 Computer Applications in Engineering |
3
|
| MAC 1105 College Algebra |
3
|
| OR | |
| MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (4 cr.) | |
|
Credit
Hours
|
16
|
Course
Grouping Two
(Second term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)
|
Course
Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
EET 1144
Solid-State Devices
|
3
|
|
CET 1114
Digital Fundamentals
|
3
|
| EST 1412 Biomedical Technology and Techniques |
3
|
| MAC 1114 College Trigonometry |
3
|
| *Social and Behavioral Sciences Area A |
3
|
|
Credit
Hours
|
15
|
Course
Grouping Three
(Third term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)
|
Course
Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
EET 1037
DC/AC Network Analysis
|
3
|
|
EET 2147
Solid-State Circuit Analysis
|
3
|
|
*Humanities
|
3
|
| MAC 2253 Calculus for Engineering Technology |
3
|
| EST 2436 Biomedical Instrumentation I |
3
|
|
Credit
Hours
|
15
|
Course
Grouping Four
(Fourth term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time
students.)
|
Course
Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
EST 2112
Electrical-Electronic Control Systems
|
3
|
|
CET 2123
Microprocessor Fundamentals
|
3
|
|
ENC 2210
Technical Report Writing
|
3
|
| EST 2438 Biomedical Instrumentation II |
3
|
| CHM 1032C Principles of General Chemistry |
4
|
|
Credit
Hours
|
16
|
Course
Grouping Five
(Fifth term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)
|
Course
Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
EET 2940
Biomedical Practicum
|
3
|
| ETG 2502 Engineering Mechanics |
3
|
| OR | |
| PHY 2053C General Physics I (4 credits) | |
|
Credit
Hours
|
6
|
|
TOTAL
CREDIT HOURS
|
68
|
*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.