Award: Electronics Engineering Technology, Biomedical Electronics - Specialization, A.A.S. - Houston Community College - Modern Campus Catalog™

2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Apr 02, 2025

The Biomedical Technology field has a growing need for technicians trained to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair medical equipment for health care facilities or research institutions. The Biomedical Electronics specialization includes a one-semester internship in a medical center, hospital, or medical equipment manufacturer, ensuring exposure to the latest equipment.

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Program CIP Code: 15.0303

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credits: 3
CETT 1321 - Electronic Fabrication Credits: 3
CPMT 1449 - Computer Networking Technology Credits: 4

Semester Total: 13

Second Semester ‐ Spring

CETT 1403 - DC Circuits Credits: 4
CETT 1425 - Digital Fundamentals Credits: 4
MATH 1316 - Plane Trigonometry Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 14

Third Semester ‐ Summer

PHYS 1401 - College Physics I (Lecture & Lab) Credits: 4
XXXX #3## - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 7

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

CETT 1405 - AC Circuits Credits: 4
CETT 1429 - Solid State Devices Credits: 4
BIOM 1309 - Applied Biomedical Equipment Technology Credits: 3
CETT 1431 - Programming for Discrete Electronic Devices Credits: 4

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

BIOM 2331 - Biomedical Clinical Instrumentation Credits: 3
HPRS 1206 - Essentials of Medical Terminology Credits: 2
BIOM 2389 - Internship-Biomedical Technology / Technician Credits: 3
CETT 1357 - Linear Integrated Circuits Credits: 3 (Capstone)

Semester Total: 11

Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60

¹ A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.