Course Descriptions for Biomedical Engineering Technology Associates of Applied Science
BIOM 2215 - Physiological Instruments I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Theory of operation, circuit analysis, and troubleshooting physiological instruments.
BIOM 2231-Biomedical Clinical Instrumentation
A study of theory, application, and principles of operation of instruments commonly used in a medical laboratory.
BIOM 2301 - Safety in Healthcare Facilities
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Study of codes, standards, and management principles related to biomedical instrumentation. Emphasize on the proper use and application of safety test equipment, preventivemaintenance, procedures, and documentation of work performed.
PHIL 2306- Introduction to Ethics
Classical and contemporary theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, and moral and ethical standards.
ENGT 1407 Digital Fundamentals
Analysis, design, and simulation of combinational and sequential systems using classical Boolean algebra techniques, laboratory hardware experiments and computer simulation. Introduction to programmable logic devices (PLDs) and application-specific integrated circuits using software tool to the design and analysis of digital logic circuits and systems. Standard instrumentation used in testing digital circuits and systems will be introduced. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Engineering Technology.)
BIOM 2266 - Practicum Biomedical Technology II
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The College, with the employer, develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the students general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
BIOM 2337- Respiratory Equipment Maintenance
Principles of operation, theory, and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
BIOM 2219- Fundamentals of X-Ray and Medical Imaging Systems
Radiation theory and safety hazards, fundamental circuits, and application of X?ray systems including circuit analysis and troubleshooting.
BIOM 1315 - Medical Equipment Networks
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Identification of basic principles of medical equipment networking. Hardware, software, and connectivity issues of medical equipment in healthcare facilities will be covered.