Biomedical Option
Electronic Engineering Technology
A.A.S. Degree (D)
This degree program takes the electronics program and provides course work beyond the normal theories and applications of the electronics technology field. Courses from the computer and electromechanical engineering technologies and the nursing program become part of the curriculum requirements. Internship work experience in electronics and in a hospital/medical environment is a significant part of the program. A student who is training to be a biomedical technician must have a high level of personal commitment, ethical conduct, and a knowledge of interpersonal relationships in order to enable him or her to interact with medical staff within the hospital/medical environment. Courses are transferable to four-year degree programs in engineering technology and related programs.
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Perform the duties of an entry-level technician using the skills, modern tools, theory, and techniques of the electronics engineering technology.
- Apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to electronics engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
- Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments using analysis tools and troubleshooting methods.
- Apply critical thinking skills necessary to analyze, install, and maintain biomedical electronic systems and equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning electronic circuits, systems, and networks found in a healthcare environment or associated industries.
- Explain the importance of engaging in self-directed continuing professional development.
- Demonstrate basic management, organizational, and leadership skills which commit to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Graduation Requirements
Core Courses
Select 2 course(s) from:
Program/Major Courses
Program/Major Support Courses
Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
| PHY 111 | Conceptual Physics | 4 |
Elective
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
Elective
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
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| ELC 236 | Analog Electronics III | 4 |
| Or | |
| ELC 290 | Internship | 4 |
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| ELC 291 | Biomed Electronics Internship | 3 |
Approved Electives
Select two (2) social science electives.
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 68 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on your need for developmental education courses and the elective choices you make (if electives are a part of the program). Some programs also have college-level courses that you must take if you do not score at a certain level on the College Placement Test. If this applies to your program, the courses are listed at the top of the sequence sheet before the first semester of the course list.
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