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Academic Year: 2021-2022

Biomedical Electronics Associate Degree

Program Code 106056

The Biomedical Electronics associate degree prepares learners for a career as a technician in medical facilities or medical equipment manufacturing firms. Program graduates may begin careers as electronic technicians in development, maintenance, testing, and field service.

Average Starting Salary

$50,436.00FT Median Annual Wage

100%

Graduate Employment

With 100% Employed in Field

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This program is offered at:

Green Bay

This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

Requirements for Program Entry

Completed application.
High school transcript or equivalent. (For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.)
To be admitted to this program, learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score. College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more. To learn more about starting this program, please contact an academic advisor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.

Curriculum

Curriculum: Students following the study plan below will complete the Biomedical Electronics Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown.

First Semester

10-605-201

Biomedical-Introduction to

10-605-201 BIOMEDICAL-INTRODUCTION TO ... provides an introduction to the biomedical field. The hospital/clinical environment, safety, accepted practices and expectations will be explored.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-620-100

Fluids 1: Basic Pneumatics

10-620-100 FLUIDS 1: BASIC PNEUMATICS ...what fluid power is, differentiate between hydraulics and pneumatics, implement basic pneumatic circuits, utilize schematics, apply Pascal's Law, define properties of fluids, implement airflow control and hydraulics cylinder circuits.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-620-101

Fluids 2: Basic Hydraulics

10-620-101 FLUIDS 2: BASIC HYDRAULICS ...hydraulic pumps, basic hydraulics actuator circuits, hydraulic schematics, apply Pascal's Law, summarize the effects of fluids friction, define properties of hydraulic energy, design hydraulic circuits with directional control valves. (Corequisite: 10-620-100, Fluids 1: Basic Pneumatics)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-660-101

Digital 1: Logic

10-660-101 DIGITAL 1: LOGIC ...AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, logic operation using switch logic, ladder logic, and gate logic. Simplification methods using Boolean theorems and Karnaugh Maps, and timing diagram analysis.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-660-102

Digital 2: Sequential

10-660-102 DIGITAL 2: SEQUENTIAL ...operation and connection of latches, RS flip-flops, JK flip-flops, and D flip-flops using timing diagram analysis, and some simple applications are studied. (Corequisite: 10-660-101, Digital 1: Logic)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-660-103

Digital 3: Registers

10-660-103 DIGITAL 3: REGISTERS ...analyze and design asynchronous up counters, down counters, presettable counters, ring counters, and Johnson counters, and analyze synchronous counters. Analyze and design various types of shift registers. (Prerequisite: 10-660-102, Digital 2: Sequential)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-660-104

DC 1: Introduction

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-660-104 DC 1: INTRODUCTION ...introduction to the concepts of DC electricity and simple series circuits. Voltage, current, resistance, Ohm's Law, power and Kirchoff's Voltage Law are defined.

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-660-105

DC 2: Circuits

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10-660-105 DC 2: CIRCUITS ...analysis of parallel and series-parallel circuits. Application of Kirchoff's Current Law to parallel circuit combinations. Introduction of current sources and source conversions. (Corequisites: 10-804-118, Interim Algebra w Apps OR 10-804-113, College Tech Math 1A; 10-660-104, DC 1: Intro)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-664-100

Automation 1: Control Logic

10-664-100 AUTOMATION 1: CONTROL LOGIC ...electric motor control components such as switches, relays, starters, transformers; and safely mount and install motor and motor control components and perform related wiring and troubleshooting of motor control circuits.

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-804-113

College Technical Math 1A

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-804-113 COLLEGE TECHNICAL MATH 1A ...topics include solving linear equations; graphing; percent; proportions; measurement systems; computational geometry; and right triangle trigonometry. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Arithmetic score greater/equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater/equal to 250; OR TABE A 9/10 Math greater/equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater/equal to 8.8; OR TABE 11/12 Math greater/equal to 780 AND Rdg greater/equal to 573; OR ACT Math score greater/equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444)

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-809-198

Intro to Psychology

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10-809-198 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY ...survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception, motivation, emotions, learning, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, stress, and human diversity in personal, social and vocational settings. (Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing 1 with "B" or better OR Corequisite: 10-831-102, English Comp Prep)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/J-Session/Spring

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10-890-101

College 101

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ...Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess, explore, practice, apply, and evaluate both employability and learning skills. By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic, career, and personal settings the course encourages reflective, personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices. To maximize the return on investment, students should take this course in their first semester as it identifies key expectations (hidden rules) of higher learning and professional employment.

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/J-Session/Spring

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Second Semester

10-501-101

Medical Terminology

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ...focuses on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes, and root words. Students practice formation, analysis and reconstruction of terms. Emphasis on spelling, definition and pronunciation. Introduction to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology.

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-660-107

AC 1: Properties

10-660-107 AC 1: PROPERTIES ...introduction to the properties of capacitors and inductors including types and behavior in switching circuits. Inductor basics include a study of magnetic fields. (Prerequisite: 10-660-105, DC 2: Circuits; Corequisite: 10-804-196, Trigonometry w Apps OR 10-804-114, College Tech Math 1B)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-660-108

AC 2: Reactance

10-660-108 AC 2: REACTANCE ...study of the way inductive, capacitive and resistive components behave in a circuit excited by a sine waveform. Effective and average values of the sinewave are derived. (Corequisite: 10-660-107, AC 1: Properties)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-660-109

AC 3: RLC Circuits

10-660-109 AC 3: RLC CIRCUITS ...power flow in complex AC circuits based on resistive and reactive components. Description of the power triangle and power factor. Calculation of voltages and currents in complex AC circuits. (Corequisite: 10-660-108, AC 2: Reactance)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-660-110

Electronics 1: Diodes-Basic

10-660-110 ELECTRONICS 1: DIODES-BASIC ...introduction to the characteristics and usage of semiconductor diodes in rectifiers and linear power supplies. Special diodes and diode circuits are also considered. (Prerequisite: 10-660-105, DC 2: Circuits; Corequisite: 10-660-107, AC 1: Properties)

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-660-111

Electronics 2: Trans-Basic

10-660-111 ELECTRONICS 2: TRANSISTOR-BASIC ...introduction to the characteristics, bias and usage of semiconductor transistors in amplifying circuitry. BJTs and general amplifier characteristics are studied. (Corequisite: 10-660-110, Electronics 1: Diodes-Basic)

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-660-112

Electronics 3: Op-Amps-Basic

10-660-112 ELECTRONICS 3: OP-AMPS-BASIC ...introduction to the circuit characteristics of integrated operational amplifiers. The various connections, inverting, non-inverting and comparator will be studied as well as specialized applications such as summers and filters. (Corequisite: 10-660-111, Electronics 2: Transistor-Basic)

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-664-101

Automation 2: Motor Control

10-664-101 AUTOMATION 2: MOTOR CONTROL ...electric motor control components such as sensors, timers and counters. (Corequisite: 10-664-100, Automation 1: Control Logic)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-605-163

Micro 1: Introduction

10-605-163 MICROPROCESSORS 1: INTRODUCTION ...use of simulation software, fundamentals of C language programming, basic logic and control, analog and digital inputs, flowcharting, motor control, objects, and PWM techniques.

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-804-114

College Technical Math 1B

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-804-114 COLLEGE TECHNICAL MATH 1B ...topics include: performing operations on polynomials; solving quadratic and rational equations; formula rearrangement; solving systems of equations; and oblique triangle trigonometry. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. (Prerequisite: 10-804-113, Tech Math 1A with grade C or better)

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-806-189

Basic Anatomy

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-806-189 BASIC ANATOMY ...examines concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to health careers. Learners correlate anatomical and physiological terminology to all body systems. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 15; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/J-Session/Spring

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Third Semester

10-605-164

Micro 2: Technique

10-605-164 MICROPROCESSORS 2: TECHNIQUE ...bitwise operations, pseudo-ops, more C programming techniques, LCD display, control logic, and continued use of simulation software. (Prerequisite: 10-605-163, Micro 1: Intro)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-605-170

Datacomm 1: Introduction

10-605-170 DATACOMM 1: INTRODUCTION ...introduction to fundamental communication concepts, including physical transmission media, data rate, frequency, bandwidth, sampling, quantization, modulation techniques, multiplexing, and more. (Prerequisite: 10-660-103, Digital 3: Registers)

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-605-171

Datacomm 2: Basic Networking

10-605-171 DATACOMM 2: BASIC NETWORKING... introduction to basic networking, the OS Model and TC/IP layers, local area networks, wireless networks, cellular communications, and the data link layer. (Prerequisite: 10-605-170, Data Comm 1: Introduction)

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-605-207

Biomed Codes/Standards

10-605-202 BIOMEDICAL CODES AND STANDARDS ...introduces the student to equipment and maintenance procedures, codes, regulations and documentation.(Prerequisite: 10-501-101, Medical Terminology)

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-605-211

Biomedical Instrumentation 1

10-605-211 BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION 1 ...introduction to troubleshooting and repair of biomedical equipment, with some laboratory sessions occurring in off-campus hospital or clinical settings. (Prerequisites: 10-605-201, Intro to Biomedical; 10-806-189, Basic Anatomy; 10-501-101, Medical Terminology)

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10-801-136

English Composition 1

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10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ...learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. (Prerequisite: High school GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 260; OR "preparatory course(s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-806-134

General Chemistry

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10-806-134 GENERAL CHEMISTRY ...covers chemistry fundamentals. Topics: metric system, problem-solving, periodic relationships, chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, properties of water; acids, bases, and salts; and gas laws. (Prereq: A 2.6 GPA AND Algebra 2 or equivalent w/C or better; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Next Gen Arithmetic score greater/equal to 250; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 15 AND ACT Math score greater/equal to 21; OR prep courses-contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-605-212

Biomed Clinical Internship 1

10-605-212 BIOMED CLINICAL INTERNSHIP 1 ...The focus of this course is to practice profession related tasks under the supervision of experienced staff. The student will acquire knowledge of preventive maintenance, safety analysis, and troubleshooting of medical devices and develop employability skills. (Prerequisite: Instructor approval)

Course Typically Offered: With instructor approval

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Fourth Semester

10-605-213

Biomedical Instrumentation 2

10-605-213 BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION 2 ...continuation of Biomedical Instrumentation 1.(Prerequisite: 10-606-211, Biomedical Instrumentation 1)

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10-605-214

Medical Networking

10-605-214 MEDICAL NETWORKING ...operation and maintenance of networked information systems found in hospitals. (Prerequisites: 10-605-207, Biomed Codes/Standards; 10-605-211, Biomedical Instrumentation 1; 10-806-134, General Chemistry)

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10-605-206

Medical Imaging

10-605-206 MEDICAL IMAGING ...Introduction to medical imaging systems such as X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, and CT. (Prerequisite: 10-605-211, Biomedical Instrumentation 1; Corequisite: 10-605-214, Medical Networking; 10-605-213, Biomedical Instrumentation 2)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-801-197

Technical Reporting

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10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING ...principles of report writing and correspondence, proposals, feasibility reports, progress reports, investigation reports, evaluation reports, meeting reports, memos, and correspondence. (Prerequisite: 10-801-136, English Composition I OR 10-801-195, Written Communication with “C” or better)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-809-172

Intro to Diversity Studies

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10-809-172 INTRO TO DIVERSITY STUDIES...basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary, history of immigration/conquest, transcultural communication, legal liability, multicultural majority/minority relations, ageism, sexism, gender, sexual orientation, the disabled/ADA. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better)

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/J-Session/Spring

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10-605-215

Biomed Clinical Internship 2

10-605-215 BIOMED CLINICAL INTERNSHIP 2 ...The focus of this course is to practice profession related tasks under the supervision of experienced staff. The student will acquire knowledge of preventive maintenance, safety analysis, and troubleshooting of medical devices and develop employability skills. (Prerequisite: Instructor approval)

Course Typically Offered: With instructor approval

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Total Credits

Curriculum Note: The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program requirements, but must be passed with a C

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in English Composition 1 to enroll in Technical Reporting.

If a student is considering pursuing a 4-year degree, Intermediate Algebra w/Apps, 10-804-118, should be taken in place of 10-804-113, College Tech Math 1A and 10-804-196, Trigonometry w/Apps should be taken in place of 10-804-114, College Tech Math 1B.