Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Engineering Technology - Electronics - Biomedical Equipment Technician

College of Southern Nevada

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology with Electronics – Biomedical Equipment Technician prepares students to assist in providing support for engineering functions or to function as an Electronics Technician. Instruction includes analog and digital circuit design, implementation and testing, fabrication techniques, microprocessor programming and interface, medical terminology, healthcare organizational dynamics, and fluid dynamics. This two-year program provides students with the methods and procedures used in engineering organizations and by electronics technicians in biomedical equipment repair functions. Instruction takes place in a hands-on, state-of-the-art environment.Student Learning OutcomesDemonstrate knowledge of safety procedures and proper electronics fabrication techniques.Identify components, design, construct, and test various circuits to include filters and construct a Bode Plot of an amplifier’s frequency response.Construct, analyze, and test various types of digital circuits and microprocessor/microcontroller circuits. Demonstrate a working knowledge writing programs to control other devices.Demonstrate commitment to quality, timeliness, continuous improvement, professional ethics, and respect for diversity while showing an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.Characterize the computers/networks used in the healthcare industry, demonstrate an ability to explain fluid dynamics, common medical terminology, health-care dynamics, and the fundamentals functional characteristics of the human body.

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