Collin College

Course Descriptions

 

BIOM  1355  Medical Electronic Applications
Presentation of sensors, transducers, and supporting circuits used in medical instrumentation devices. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

BIOM  2201  Safety in Health Care Facilities
Study of codes, standards and management principles related to biomedical instrumentation. Emphasizes application of safety test equipment, preventive maintenance procedures, and documentation of work performed. Lab required. Prerequisite: HITT 1305. 2 credit hours. (W)

 

BIOM  2280  Cooperative Education - Biomedical Technology Technician
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information. 2 credit hours. (W)

 

BIOM  2311  General Medical Equipment I
Analysis of selected current paths from a larger schematic. Discussion of equipment and disassembly and reassembly of equipment. Lab required. Prerequisites: CETT 1307, CETT 1425, and HITT 1305. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

BIOM  2315  Physiological Instruments I
Theory of operation, circuit analysis, and troubleshooting physiological instruments. Lab required. Prerequisite: BIOM 2311 and CETT 1409. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

BIOM  2319  Fundamentals of X-Ray and Medical Imaging Systems
Radiation theory and safety hazards, fundamental circuits, and application of X-ray systems including circuit analysis and troubleshooting. Additionally, ultra sound systems and magnetic resonance systems. Lab required. Prerequisite: BIOM 2343. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

BIOM  2331  Biomedical Clinical Instrumentation
A study of theory, application, and principles of operation of instruments commonly used in a medical laboratory. Lab required. Prerequisite: BIOM 2343. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

BIOM  2337  Respiratory Equipment Maintenance
Principles of operation, theory, and maintenance of respiratory equipment. Lab required. Prerequisite: BIOM 2343. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

BIOM  2343  General Medical Equipment II
Theory and principles of operation of a variety of basic electro-mechanical equipment with emphasis on repair and service of actual medical equipment. Lab required. Prerequisite: BIOM 2311 and CETT 1409. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

BIOM  2380  Cooperative Education - Biomedical Technology Technician
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information. 3 credit hours. (W)