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Associate of Applied Science Degree 2012-2013 Catalog

To Ensure the Highest level of Academic creditability for the Associate of Applied Science Degree 

 

All Enrollment for All Courses will require approval from the Degree Advisor John Hutson 

 

Aims Community College has not signed the

DoD VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU).

Tuition Assistance may not be available

 

 

Program Description

 

The DoD Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Technician Training Group provides the opportunity to earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) with an emphasis in Biomedical Electronic Technology.  This program is offered in partnership with Aims Community College and the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve Units through the DoD Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Technician Training Group (DoD BEMTTG).  This A.A.S. Degree is designed to prepare student for entry-level positions as medical equipment or biomedical equipment repair technicians.  These type of technician work for hospitals and research organizations.  Some work for service and repair businesses that have maintenance contracts with hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities and institutions. 

 

The Biomedical Electronic Technology Degree is available to qualified individuals worldwide.  Regardless of where you are stationed after leaving the DoD BEMTTG program, our courses will be available to you. 

 

Only Graduates of the DoD Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Technician Training Group (DoD BEMTTG) course are eligible for this program. 

 

Steps to Enrollment            Course Info/Dates            Program Info

 

Required Courses  
First Year Degree Requirements transfer credits satisfied by DoD BEMTTG Courses

 22 Credits

ELT106 Fundamentals of DC/AC 3
ELT112 Advanced DC/AC 3
ELT113 Advanced Circuit Analysis I 4
ELT134 Solid State Devices I 3
ELT135 Solid State Devices II 3
ELT137 Advanced Transistors 3
ELT147 Digital Devices I 3
   
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Second Year Degree Requirement transfer credits satisfied by DoD BEMTTG Courses

28 Credits

ELT234

Bio-Medical General Med Equipment Systems Repair 6
ELT238 Bio-Med: Respiratory Med Equipment Systems Repair 6
ELT239 Bio-Med: Cardiographic Diagnostic Med Equip Syst Repr 6
ELT240 Bio-Med: Clinical Laboratory Systems Repair 6
ELT242 Bio-Med: Diagnostic Imaging Systems Repair 4
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General Education Requirements        Start Date Info

17 Credits

CIS118 Introduction to PC Applications Requires MS Office Professional 2010 3
CSC116   Logic and Program Design 3
COM101 Employment Strategies   Contact Advisor 1
PHY105 Conceptual Physics  Contact Advisor 4
PSY100 Psychology of Workplace Relationships 3

COM115

Public Speaking 3
Note:   Fifteen of the Seventeen General Education credits listed above must be completed through Aims Community College.  Admissions and Records must approve all transfer credits.  Military credits are not transferred in until all courses through Aims have been satisfactorily completed. .

Total

67 Credits

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Course Descriptions

CIS118  Introduction to PC Applications

This course introduces computer concepts and components as well as coverage of application suite software and the Internet.  Included are descriptions of and hands-on experiences with word processors, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, operating environments and other common PC applications packages. 

 

Prerequisite:  None

     Software Requirement: Microsoft Office Professional 2010

 Course content is not compatible with MAC computers.

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CSC116  Logic and Program Design Using Basic & Visual Basic 

This course is an introduction to the development of computer program design using the concepts of structured programming and logic.  Topics include flowcharts and/or pseudocode, structure charts, and other current structure design tools.  The BASIC and Visual Based programming languages will be used as tools to demonstrate the transition from designing logic to actual programming.   

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COM101 Employment Strategies  

In this course students will develop and understanding of how their skills and interest relate to employment search procedures.  Preparation of applications and resumes is studied to assist students in the interview.  How to use the internet in the job search is also discussed.

Prerequisite:  None

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PHY105 Conceptual Physics w/Lab {SC1}

Focuses on mechanics, heat, properties of matter, electricity and magnetism, light and modern physics. Incorporates laboratory experience. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. PHY 105 cannot be applied towards the A.S. degree. Prerequisite(s): REA 090, ENG 090 and MAT 099 or higher (except MAT 107, 109, 112 and 175). Four credits.

Contact Advisor for permission to register for this course.

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PSY100 Psychology of Workplace relationships  

This course relate the importance to success on the job through interpersonal relations.  Effective communication and listening skills are demonstrated.  Total quality management principles, attitudes, motivation, self-disclosure, values, emotional control, leadership, team building, and conflict management are taught in the context of leaders working effectively with people in organizations.  Skills needed for effective leadership are presented.  Special challenges in interpersonal relations are discussed.  How to apply effect interpersonal relations skills to one's won work situation is presented.

Prerequisite:  None

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COM115 Public Speaking

Combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, and audience analysis.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 090 or ENG 121 or ENG 122 or ENG 131 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor; keyboarding skills required. Sentence skills of 95 or above and reading skills of 80 or above. Three credits.

Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills required, Sentence skills 95, Reading skills 80 or above. ACT English >18

Contact Advisor for permission to register for this course.

Student will need access to Digital Video Equipment

 
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