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BS in Biomedical Electronics

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Biomedical Electronics is designed for technicians who design and maintain hospital and other health-oriented electronics equipment. The program enables midcareer adults in a wide range of applied fields meet their educational and professional needs while completing a baccalaureate degree. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 300/400-level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Biomedical Electronics is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements

MAT-121

Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

CIS-107 or above

HPS-200 

PHY-115 or CHE-121

PHY-116 or CHE-122

BIO-211

NOTE:

  • How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Students whose areas of study are not complete at the time of enrollment either use prior learning assessment PLA or classroom work to complete their areas of study.
  • Biomedical electronic courses are transferred since not available at the University. General electronics are available for the program.
  • A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above.
  • Courses listed in the area of study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an Advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-101English Composition I

3
ENC-102English Composition II

3

COM-209Public Speaking

3

MAT-121College Algebra

3

SOS-110Critical Information Literacy

3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-101Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-230Ethics in the Digital Age

3

POS-110American Government

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

AOJ-280Forensic Science

3

HIS-113American History I

3

FIL-110American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below
SOC-291Criminology

3

HIS-114American History II

3

HUM-103Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

CIS-107Computer Concepts and Applications

3

CHE-121General Chemistry I with Lab

4

-OR
PHY-115Physics I with Lab

4

II. Biomedical Electronics (58 Credits)

HPS-200Statistics for the Health Professions

3

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PHY-116Physics II with Lab

4

-OR
CHE-122General Chemistry II with Lab

4

-
-Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

3
ELE-211DC Circuits

3

ELE-212AC Circuits

3

-TRSFR REQ.Physiology, Anatomy and Biomechanics

3
-TRSFR REQ.Biomedical Electronics

12
-TRSFR REQ.General Electronics

12
-TRSFR REQ.Biomedical Electronics Electives

12
APS-401Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology

3

III. Electives (16 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120