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2001-2002 Catalog

Engineering and Architecture
Biomedical Engineering Technology (2271)

Associate in Science

The biomedical 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.

Required Courses

The following is a list of courses required for this program presented in a recommended sequence of completion. The sequence is only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement to follow the sequence precisely. Students in this program may register for any course as long as the student has met any prerequisites for that course.

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.)
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
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
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
EET 2940 Biomedical Practicum
3
ETG 2502 Engineering Mechanics
3
OR
PHY 2053C General Physics I (4 cr.)
Total Credit Hours
68

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.