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Biomedical Equipment Technology - A.A.S. Degree

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2024-2025 Required Courses

First Year - Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
BIOL 1500 General Biology BIOL - 1500: General Biology Description BIOL 1500 This course surveys the basic principles of biology. Content topics include fundamental concepts of chemistry, cellular structure and metabolism, inheritance, biodiversity, ecology, and evolution. The lab component includes design and execution of experiments with an emphasis on observation, the scientific method, and analysis and presentation of results. This course provides a foundation for students pursuing health-related careers as well as those in non-science majors. Meets MnTC Goal 3 Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2025 Summer 2025 MNTC Goals: 3 Course Outline: BIOL1500 — PDF	4
BMET 1113 Electrical Theory for Technicians BMET - 1113: Electrical Theory for Technicians Description BMET 1113 This course will combine AC and DC theory with a focus on safety and troubleshooting. The course will work with examples and labs based on components and concepts that relate to what would be experienced by the biomedical technician. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2025 Course Outline: BMET1113 — PDF	3
HEAL 1502 Medical Terminology HEAL - 1502: Medical Terminology Description HEAL 1502 This course introduces students to medical terms and their meanings. Students will learn combining forms, word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and how these word parts apply to building medical terms. Students will also learn common medical abbreviations and symbols. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2025 Summer 2025 Course Outline: HEAL1502 — PDF	2
ISTC 1010 Microcomputer Maintenance ISTC - 1010: Microcomputer Maintenance Description ISTC 1010 This course is designed for the PC novice to learn how to maintain, upgrade, and repair personal computers. Participants will remove and replace motherboards, and various input/output devices. Hard drives maintenance procedures (formatting) and loading operating systems will be covered. Prerequisites: None. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2025 Course Outline: ISTC1010 — PDF	3
MATS 1300 College Algebra MATS - 1300: College Algebra Description MATS 1300 Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and other functions are carefully analyzed, with particular emphasis on graphical transformations (shifting, reflecting, stretching and compressing). Additional topics include matrices and Gaussian elimination; solving complex equations, including those in quadratic form and those that must be solved graphically; variation problems; particle motion; optimization problems; composition and inverse functions; arithmetic and geometric sequences; properties of logarithms and exponential/logarithmic equations; exponential growth and decay. MnTC Goals: Goal 04 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning Prerequisite: placement into algebra college level. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: MATS 0800 Intermediate Algebra Corequisites: MATS 0795 Support For College Algebra Future Offering: Spring 2025 Summer 2025 MNTC Goals: 4 Course Outline: MATS1300 — PDF	4
Total Semester Credits:	16

First Year - Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
BIOL 1310 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology BIOL - 1310: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Description BIOL 1310 This lecture and laboratory-based course is designed for an introductory study of human organ systems (histology, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urogenital) by the structure and function. Carefully check your program requirements for acceptability of this course. It does not replace the two course sequence of anatomy and physiology required for many advanced health programs. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None MNTC Goals: 3 Course Outline: BIOL1310 — PDF	4
BMET 1122 Administrative Functions BMET - 1122: Administrative Functions Description BMET 1122 Introduces operations of a Healthcare Technology management department, requirements of regulatory agencies, and overall healthcare environment laws and standards. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: BMET1122 — PDF	4
BMET 1530 Digital and Micro Processor BMET - 1530: Digital and Micro Processor Description BMET 1530 Study of digital logic circuits and microprocessor systems. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: BMET 1112 DC Electricity BMET 1113 Electrical Theory for Technicians Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: BMET1530 — PDF	3
BMET 2940 BMET Field Experience BMET - 2940: BMET Field Experience Description BMET 2940 Student will visit clinical sites within the Healthcare Technology management field to better understand the role of biomedical equipment technician. Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: BMET2940 — PDF	1
ISTC 1045 Network Systems I: Introduction to Networking ISTC - 1045: Network Systems I: Introduction to Networking Description ISTC 1045 This course exposes students to networking concepts, technologies, and typical network administration/analysis duties found in the workplace. Topics covered include communication models, network protocols, IP addressing and subnetting, physical and logical topologies, transmission media, and network hardware. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2025 Course Outline: ISTC1045 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	15

Second Year - Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
BMET 1220 Medical Device Technology BMET - 1220: Medical Device Technology Description BMET 1220 Study of medical equipment design and components. Course will also cover medical equipment safety and simple medical equipment technologies. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2025 Course Outline: BMET1220 — PDF	4
BMET 2110 Professional Skills BMET - 2110: Professional Skills Description BMET 2110 This course will consist of class lecture, practical exercises and reflective compositions, The student will focus on the professional skills necessary to thrive in the Healthcare Technology Management field. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2025 Course Outline: BMET2110 — PDF	2
COMS 1020 Interpersonal Communication COMS - 1020: Interpersonal Communication Description COMS 1020 This course is intended to increase student's awareness of the processes, models, and theories of interpersonal communication relative to relationships that impact people's personal and professional lives. Through self-analysis and reflection, case studies, practical application, and critical thinking, students will examine the influence of communicative behaviors on themselves, their personal relationships, groups, and society. Concepts include self-esteem, self-fulfilling prophecies, perception, ethics, emotion, conflict, cultural awareness, language, nonverbal communication, social media, and listening. Meets Goal 7. Meets MNTC Goal 1 Fall 2016 and after. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2025 Summer 2025 MNTC Goals: 1,7 Course Outline: COMS1020 — PDF	3
ENGL 1150 Composition I ENGL - 1150: Composition I Description ENGL 1150 This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Meets MnTC Goal 1. Prerequisite: placement into writing college level. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2025 Summer 2025 MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: ENGL1150 — PDF	3
PHYS 1050 Introduction to Physics PHYS - 1050: Introduction to Physics Description PHYS 1050 This is an introductory course in Physics and its applications. The course is designed for individuals with no previous experience in physics. In this course students will learn basic theory and application of classical physics in everyday life, and how to apply that knowledge through problem solving, simulation, and laboratory experiments. Topics to be covered include: linear and rotational motion, vectors, forces and equilibrium, work and energy, momentum, properties of solids, liquids and gases, heat and thermodynamics, and waves and sound. Meets MnTC Goal 3 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2025 MNTC Goals: 3 Course Outline: PHYS1050 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	15

Second Year - Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
BMET 1114 Wireless Communication BMET - 1114: Wireless Communication Description BMET 1114 The study of wireless technology used within the medical environment. Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: BMET1114 — PDF	1
BMET 1300 Biomedical Instrumentation I BMET - 1300: Biomedical Instrumentation I Description BMET 1300 This course studies the various technologies in the medical care field. Areas of study cover the use of various test equipment, performing, preventive maintenance and the use of testing equipment for maintaining proper operation. Prerequisites: BMET 1220. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: BMET 1220 Medical Device Technology Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: BMET1300 — PDF	4
BMET 2300 Biomedical Instrumentation II BMET - 2300: Biomedical Instrumentation II Description BMET 2300 Study of various advanced technologies used in the medical field. Areas of study will cover various test equipment, performing preventative maintenance and use of testing equipment for maintaining proper operation. Prerequisites: BMET1300 or Equivalent. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: BMET 2210 Biomedical Instrumentation I Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: BMET2300 — PDF	4
ISTC 2006 Network Systems II: Routing and Switching Essentials ISTC - 2006: Network Systems II: Routing and Switching Essentials Description ISTC 2006 This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with virtual LANs and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Prerequisite: ISTC1045 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ISTC 1045 Network Systems I: Introduction to Networking Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: ISTC2006 — PDF	3
ISTC 2011 Network Systems III: Scaling Networks ISTC - 2011: Network Systems III: Scaling Networks Description ISTC 2011 This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network. Prerequisites: ISTC2006 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ISTC 2006 Network Systems II: Routing and Switching Essentials Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2025 Course Outline: ISTC2011 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	15

Third Year - Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
BMET 2970 Biomedical Equipment Technology Internship BMET - 2970: Biomedical Equipment Technology Internship Description BMET 2970 Students will spend 120 hours at a clinical site within the Healthcare Technology management field. Observing and applying all the skills learned as a part of BMET program. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: BMET 1114 Wireless Communication BMET 1300 Biomedical Instrumentation I BMET 2300 Biomedical Instrumentation II ISTC 2006 Network Systems II: Routing and Switching Essentials ISTC 2011 Network Systems III: Scaling Networks Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: BMET2970 — PDF	2
Total Semester Credits:	2

Total Credits:	63