Biomedical Electronics Technology Online Program - AAS
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Biomedical Electronics Technology - AAS
The Biomedical Electronics Technology program is an interactive, online program designed to prepare the student to seek a variety of entry-level positions in the biomedical industry. Students encounter courses related to electronics, networking administration, and cybersecurity, along with courses specific to biomedical equipment technology. An emphasis on medical applications, operations, and procedures is embedded within the various program courses. The program includes instruction in instrument calibration, design, installation, and testing, as well as safety, maintenance, and equipment repair procedures. Students will be placed in an internship where they will be able to apply all of the skills learned throughout the duration of the program.
Students who complete the two-year program will be prepared for the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) certification.
Summary Sheet
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Curriculum Sequence |
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Fall Semester I | Course Title | Credit |
ELT-800 | BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS | 4 |
ELT-801 | MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE | 3 |
NET-142 | NETWORK ESSENTIALS | 3 |
NET-442 | LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM | 3 |
ELT-355 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS I | 5 |
Semester Total: | 18 | |
Spring Semester I | Course Title | Credit |
ELT-357 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS II | 5 |
BIO-163 | ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY | 4 |
NET-637 | NETWORK INTRUSION INVESTIGATION | 3 |
ELT-435 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS | 5 |
Semester Total: | 17 | |
Fall Semester II | Course Title | Credit |
PSY-102 | HUMAN AND WORK RELATIONS | 3 |
CAD-101 | INTRODUCTION TO CAD | 3 |
ELT-630 | MICROPROCESSOR/INTERFACING | 5 |
NET-627 | SYSTEM SECURITY | 2 |
CSC-116 | INFORMATION COMPUTING | 3 |
Semester Total: | 16 | |
Spring Semester II | Course Title | Credit |
ELT-932 | INTERNSHIP | 4 |
ELT-329 | DIGITAL ELECTRONICS FOR ET | 4 |
ENG-105 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
SPC-112 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
MAT-702 | INTRODUCTION TO MATH APPLICATIONS | 3 |
Semester Total: | 17 | |
PROGRAM TOTAL: | 68 |
ELT-800 - BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS |
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Lecture: 3 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 4 |
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This course examines the use of electronics in health sciences and related fields by bringing together the student's understanding of anatomy and physiology, chemistry and electronics to study the measurement of the body's electrical signals and other physiological measurements, to include cardiovascular, pulmonary, temperature, flow and pressures. This will include a hands-on study of medical equipment used in the hospital and other medical environments to diagnose and treat patients. Issues associated with patient and technician safety will be emphasized. This course will also explore applicable NFPA99, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA, and other regulatory agencies and their regulations governing medical equipment in the clinical environment. Prerequisites: ELT-119, ELT-357, ELT-630, BIO-163. |
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ELT-801 - MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course will teach the biomedical students to properly document their work when in the medical environment. This course will cover topics including HIPAA rights, NFPA99, AAMI, JC compliance, work order documentation, the use of SOP's and infection control. This course will also teach the students how to properly research these topics as regulations change frequently. Prerequisite: ELT-119. |
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NET-142 - NETWORK ESSENTIALS |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course is designed to provide students with the background necessary to understand the local area networking information in Microsoft courses on workstations and networking. This course provides students with the information needed to build a foundation in current networking technology for local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet. |
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NET-442 - LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course will cover the essentials of installing, configuring, maintaining, administering and troubleshooting the Linux operating system. |
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ELT-355 - ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS I |
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Lecture: 3 |
Lab: 4 |
Credit: 5 |
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Introduction to semiconductor circuit analysis. The operational characteristics and applications of diodes, bipolar and field-effect transistors, and linear integrated circuits will be examined. Troubleshooting methods and techniques will be discussed and applied in the laboratory. Prerequisite: ELT-116. |
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ELT-357 - ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS II |
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Lecture: 3 |
Lab: 4 |
Credit: 5 |
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An expansion on the material presented in Electronic Circuits I. This course will examine the op-amp further in its many linear and non-linear applications. Other related linear integrated circuits will be investigated and applied. Basic modulation and demodulation processes will be included. Prerequisite: ELT-355. |
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BIO-163 - ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY |
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Lecture: 3 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 4 |
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This introductory course is designed for the student needing a one-semester combined anatomy and physiology course with laboratory. All systems will be covered with greater emphasis on the cardiovascular, respiratory, immune and urinary systems. This course also provides background for the more advanced courses BIO-168 and BIO-173 |
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NET-637 - NETWORK INTRUSION INVESTIGATION |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course enables students to use penetration-testing tools and techniques that ethical hackers and security testers utilize to protect computer networks. Skills and techniques include footprinting, social engineering, port scanning, enumeration and cryptography. This course incorporates a lab component in which students practice skills designed to secure network connections and prevent attacks. Prerequisites: NET-142, NET-314, and NET-442. |
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ELT-435 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
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Lecture: 4 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 5 |
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Examines electronic communications topics such as noise, frequency domain analysis, analog and digital modulation methods, transmitters, receivers, multiplexing, digital communications, telephony, transmission lines and wave guides, antennas, wave propagation, microwave and video. Prerequisite: ELT-355. |
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PSY-102 - HUMAN AND WORK RELATIONS |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This is a course that includes the understanding of the applications of psychological principles, theory, and research related to the work setting. |
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CAD-101 - INTRODUCTION TO CAD |
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Lecture: 1 |
Lab: 4 |
Credit: 3 |
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An introduction to computer aided design and drafting. Actual hands-on experience in designing, drawing, and dimensioning using CAD micro-based CAD software. The course presents logical step-by-step instruction about the CAD commands, mode settings, drawing aids, shortcuts and other valuable characteristics of CAD. Finished copies of the students’ work will be made on a printer or plotter. |
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ELT-630 - MICROPROCESSOR/INTERFACING |
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Lecture: 3 |
Lab: 4 |
Credit: 5 |
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This course is an introduction to techniques and equipment used for a variety of data acquisition requirements. The use of computers, test equipment, sensors and software for data acquisition in an industrial environment will be the main focus. Prerequisites: ELT-355 and ELT-329. |
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NET-627 - SYSTEM SECURITY |
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Lecture: 2 |
Credit: 2 |
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This course will provide students with practical knowledge needed for strong information security for an organization's daily operations. Students will have hands-on learning on handling day-to-day operations to secure an organization's data. Prerequisite: NET-142, NET-314, and NET-442; Co-requisite: NET-637 |
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CSC-116 - INFORMATION COMPUTING |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course presents the basic concepts of information systems and computer literacy. The course incorporates theory as well as hands-on practice which focuses on spreadsheets and database management systems (DBMS). |
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ELT-932 - INTERNSHIP |
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Lecture: 0 |
OJT: 16 |
Credit: 4 |
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This internship is intended to be the clinical experience portion of the Biomedical Electronics Seminar. Students in this course will be assigned to a selected setting to apply principles and skills learned in previous course. Graded on a Credit (P)/No Credit (Q) basis. Prerequisite: ELT-800. |
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ELT-329 - DIGITAL ELECTRONICS FOR ET |
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Lecture: 3 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 4 |
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An introduction to fundamental digital circuits and systems is presented by study of integrated circuit logic modules. Number systems, coding and elemental Boolean principles are also covered. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting techniques and tools. |
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ENG-105 - COMPOSITION I |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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A study of the principles of writing. Emphasis on rhetoric, mechanics, and development of expository patterns: narration, description illustration, comparison/contrast, classification, process, and cause/effect. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisites: Meet minimum placement test score requirement. |
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SPC-112 - PUBLIC SPEAKING |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course examines both the theoretical and practical basis of speech communication, particularly public speaking. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery, and audience analysis. |
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MAT-702 - INTRODUCTION TO MATH APPLICATIONS |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course is offered to students who can profit from an applied course in mathematics and will prepare students who need to develop skills for MAT-704. It is designed as an introductory level algebra course recommended for students with one year of high school algebra. Emphasis is on the building of basic algebra skills and the application of these mathematical techniques. The course studies the relationship of geometry and algebra as they apply to various fields. This course will also cover whole numbers/decimals, integers, fractions/percents, direct measurement, basic geometric concepts/relationships, linear equations, and right-triangle trigonometry. Prerequisite:MAT-052 or meet minimum placement test requirement. |
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