Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMED)

Introduces the interdisciplinary nature of the Biomedical Engineering Technology program through engineering and medical terminology. Presents hospital and industrial policies, procedures, and codes with an emphasis on safety. Introduces biomedical instrumentation, control systems, and the man-machine interface.

Examines human anatomy and physiology, using chemical, mechanical, and electrical system models. Presents biopotential generation and regulatory control systems. Develops computer simulations of physiological events.

Presents the principles, applications, and design of biomedical instrumentation. Includes discussion of measuring, monitoring, diagnostic, therapeutic, and clinical laboratory equipment. Presents imaging techniques and computer-based systems.

Develops instrumentation standards and construction techniques for biomedical equipment. Design of the documentation and hardware/software for a biomedical instrumentation system. Uses commercial instrumentation systems for analysis and testing.

Presents applications of data acquisition and analysis, imaging, and control systems. Develops microprocessor- and computer-based instrumentation. Systems studied include Medical Networking, Expert Systems, Fiberoptics, Lasers, and Tomography.

Applies safety, calibration and troubleshooting techniques to practical situations. Also provides onsite practical experience in a hospital.