Biomedical Engineering Technology, AAS
Associate of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering Technology
More on the Biomedical Engineering Technology major
Biomedical Engineering Technology is concerned with the knowledge and skills required to install, test, maintain, and repair medical equipment and devices. Biomedical technicians are needed in both healthcare settings such as hospitals and clinics and in companies that develop and install medical equipment. This associate program provides students the education they need to become a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) necessary to advance to senior-level positions.
Requirements for Admission
All students who meet the minimum requirements for admission to The University of Akron and intend to major in engineering or engineering technology are accepted into the College of Engineering and Polymer Science and welcome to begin study towards their intended major.
The following information has official approval of The Department of Biomedical Engineering and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.
Requirements
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements * | 3 | |
| Program-Specific General Education for the AAS in Biomedical Engineering Technology | 12 | |
| Writing Beyond the Applied Associate Degree Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics and Natural Science Beyond General Education for the AAS | 6 | |
| Technical - Electrical | 8 | |
| Technical - Biomedical | 26 | |
| Technical Electives | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 15 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements
General Education for Applied Associate Degree Programs
Students in applied associate degree programs must complete the following 15 credit-hour set of General Education coursework. Some courses are covered by program-specific general education requirements further below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Foundations | 9 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Writing: 3 credit hours | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 6 | |
Natural Science: 3 credit hours | ||
Social Science: 3 credit hours 1 | ||
| Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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Students are encouraged to choose General Education courses that are part of Ohio Transfer 36. They are also encouraged to choose a Social Science course that also meets a Global Perspectives or U.S. Perspectives General Education requirement for bachelor's degrees.
Program-Specific General Education for the AAS in Biomedical Engineering Technology
These courses are required for the AAS in Biomedical Engineering Technology, and also help complete General Education requirements for an applied associate degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 206 | Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| COMM 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM 263 | Professional Communications and Presentations | |
| ENGL 111 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or ENGL 110 | English Composition I + Workshop | |
| MATH 154 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Writing Beyond the Applied Associate Degree Requirement
This course is required for the AAS in Biomedical Engineering Technology, and can also be applied to General Education requirements for a future bachelor's degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 222 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Mathematics and Natural Science Beyond General Education for the AAS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 207 | Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| MATH 255 | Technical Calculus I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Technical - Electrical
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EEET 120 | Circuit Fundamentals | 4 |
| EEET 122 | AC Circuits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 8 | |
Technical - Biomedical
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMEN 101 | Tools for Biomedical Engineering | 2 |
| BMET 201 | Medical Instrumentation I | 4 |
| BMET 202 | Medical Instrumentation II | 4 |
| BMET 203 | Programming Logic and Troubleshooting (Software) | 3 |
| BMET 204 | Programming Logic and Troubleshooting (Hardware) | 3 |
| BMET 205 | Public Safety in Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| BMET 206 | Project Based Team Diagnosis and Repair of Medical Equipment | 3 |
| BMET 207 | Fundamentals of Bioelectronics | 3 |
| BMET 208 | Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician Certification Review | 1 |
| Total Hours | 26 | |
Technical Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete at least three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| BAHA 120 | Medical Terminology | |
| BAHA 200 | Introduction to Health Care Services | |
| BAHA 220 | Introduction to Health Care Analytics | |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Recommended Sequence
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MATH 154 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2 | 3 |
| COMM 105 or COMM 263 | Introduction to Public Speaking or Professional Communications and Presentations | 3 |
| ENGL 111 or ENGL 110 | English Composition I or English Composition I + Workshop | 3 |
| EEET 120 | Circuit Fundamentals | 4 |
| ANAT 206 | Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BMEN 101 | Tools for Biomedical Engineering | 2 |
| MATH 255 | Technical Calculus I | 3 |
| ENGL 222 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| ANAT 207 | Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| EEET 122 | AC Circuits | 4 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| BMET 201 | Medical Instrumentation I | 4 |
| BMET 203 | Programming Logic and Troubleshooting (Software) | 3 |
| BMET 205 | Public Safety in Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| BMET 207 | Fundamentals of Bioelectronics | 3 |
| Social Science Requirement 1,2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BMET 202 | Medical Instrumentation II | 4 |
| BMET 204 | Programming Logic and Troubleshooting (Hardware) | 3 |
| BMET 206 | Project Based Team Diagnosis and Repair of Medical Equipment | 3 |
| BMET 208 | Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician Certification Review | 1 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
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Students are encouraged to select a course that also meets the General Education U.S. Perspectives requirement for bachelor's degrees.
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Students are encouraged to choose courses in the OT36 Ohio Transfer Module.