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BSAST in Biomedical Electronics Credit Distribution

 Subject Area/Category      Credits
       
 I. General Education Requirements      54
 A. English Composition    6  
 B. Humanities    12  

 Technical Report Writing

 (3)    
 Humanities Electives*  (9)    
 C. Social Sciences    12  

 Psychology or Sociology

 (3)    
 Social Science Electives*  (9)    
 D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics    21  
 Precalculus Algebra or above**  (6)    
 Statistics  (3)    
 General Physics  (6)    
 Second Science  (3)    
 Natural Science Electives  (3)    
 E. General Education Electives    3  
       
 II. Area of Study: Biomedical Electronics      45
 A. Electric Circuits    6  
  • Direct Current (DC) Circuits
  • Alternating Current (AC) Circuits
     
 B. Physiology, Anatomy and Biomechanics    3  
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Cell Physiology/Human Physiology
  • Biophysics/Biomechanics
  • Kinesiology 
     
 C. Biomedical Electronics    12  
  • Biomedical or Medical Electronics or Instrumentation
  • Biomedical Transducers
  • Biomedical Equipment Maintenance
  • Physiological Monitoring Systems
  • Diagnostic Support Equipment Systems
  • Therapeutic Support Equipment Systems 
  • Applications of Sensors 
  • Electro-Mechanical Controls   
     
 D. General Electronics    12  
  • Electronic Devices.Solid State/Semiconductor
  • Electronic Circuits
  • Digital Electronics
  • Microprocessors
  • Computer Circuits
  • Communication Circuits
  • Pulse Circuits 
     
 E. Biomedical Electronics Electives      
  • Specific Equipment
  • Additional credits in sections C and D 
     
 III. Computer Requirements      3
Computer Programming      
       
 IV. Free Electives      18
       
 Total      120 credits


*Must include at least two subject areas

**Some areas of study require a full year of Calculus.

Note l:  Courses listed in the Area of Study are offered as a guide. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed with the Advisement Center. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree program.  

Note 2:  Corollary Requirements:
• One full year of Calculus   
• One full year of General Physics
• 3 credits of General Biology
• 3 credits of Computer Programming
• Chemistry is recommended  



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