Stackable Credential: Biomedical Electronics Technology, Certificate of Proficiency

Students who elect to follow this academic plan may complete the following certificates while completing the requirements for the Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science:

  • Skilled Trades Industrial Occupations Technology, Certificate of Specialization
  • Biomedical Electronics Technology, Certificate of Proficiency

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to confirm course selection and ensure alignment with program requirements and graduation goals.

For additional information about the Biomedical Electronics Technology program, please refer to the Biomedical Electronics Technology program's catalog page.

New PlanGrids
First Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
GE 131 Engineering Technology Orientation1Reading ProficiencyExploratory Course
EE 134 Electric Circuits6MTH 140 (or MTH 140S) with a minimum grade of "C" or equivalent placement test scores or department approval and Reading ProficiencyGateway Course and Critical Course
MTH 140 Intermediate Algebra3Satisfactory placement and Reading Proficiency
GE 101 Technical Computer Applications3Reading Proficiency
GE 135 Blueprint Reading for Engineering Technicians2Reading ProficiencyApply for graduation for Skilled Trades Industrial Occupations Technology, Certificate of Specialization.
Credit Hours15
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
Select one of the following:3 BIO 109 is highly recommended.
Human Biology (MOTR LIFS 100)Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079
Physical Science (MOTR PHYS 110)MTH 108 or MTH 140S with a minimum grade of "C", or placement into MTH 140 or higher, and Reading Proficiency
Select one of the following:3  
College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100)Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 or EML 072 with a minimum grade of "C", or recommendation of department, and Reading Proficiency, or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079
College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200)ENG 101 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
EE 132 Electronic Devices5EE 134 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
IT 101 Cisco Networking Academy I: Introduction to Networks5Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours16
Second Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
BE 153 Workplace Learning: Biomedical Electronics Technology6BE 254 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading ProficiencyStudents may need prerequisite overide. See note at bottom.
BE 254 Biomedical Applications5EE 132 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading ProficiencyCritical Course
IT 201 Cisco Networking Academy II: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials5IT 101 with a minimum grade of "C", and Reading ProficiencyApply for graduation for Biomedical Electronics Technology, Certificate of Proficiency.
Credit Hours16
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
GE 240 Product Design and Fabrication4ME 151 or EE 134 or EGR 100 or ME 111 with minimum grades of "C" or department approval, and Reading Proficiency
Select one of the following:3  
Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100)Concurrent enrollment in ENG 070 or EML 072 or EML 073 or Reading Proficiency
Public Speaking (MOTR COMM 110)Reading Proficiency
Interpersonal Communication (MOTR COMM 120)Reading Proficiency
XXX xxxEngineering Technology Approved Elective3 Highly recommend: ME 140, EE 236, or EE 151.
XXX xxxSocial & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement3  
Credit Hours13
Total Credit Hours60

Students may elect to complete BE 153 for 4-6 credit hours to satisfy the requirements of the Biomedical Electronics Technology, Certificate of Proficiency. Students who complete BE 153 for fewer than 6 credit hours must complete an additional Engineering Technology approved elective to meet the credit hour requirements of the Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science.

Recommended Engineering Technology approved electives include: ME 140, EE 236, or EE 151.