Program Revision:
Associate in Applied Science in
Applied Science and Engineering Technology
Writers:
Randy Libros
Kathleen Harter
Facilitators:
Pete Watkins
Mary Anne Celenza
November 24, 2014
Effective Semester: Fall 2015
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This revision of the ASET program consists of a series of changes to the existing program, intended
to provide students a better pathway to employment and/or transfer and to provide an opportunity for
prior non-credit learning to be used to fulfill program requirements.
Proposed changes to the program include:
Additions:
 A block of 15 credits that can be fulfilled by a combination of industry certifications/
documented competencies and /or directed electives.
 Biomedical Equipment Technology (BMET) proficiency certificates.
Deletions:
 Biology course requirement
 Biotechnology Proficiency Certificate
 Biomedical Technician Proficiency Certificate
 English 117 course requirement
Modifications:
 List of directed electives that may be applied to the program
 Program-specific course requirements
 Program outcomes
Effects of Revision
 An increase in the number of credits required for graduation by 2 credits.
Rationale for Changes
Additions
A block of 15 credits that can be fulfilled by a combination of industry certifications /
documented competencies and/or directed electives
There have been requests from Corporate Solutions and the School District of Philadelphia to provide
a mechanism for students with non-credit industry-based certifications to be able to apply their
learning to the technology-focused ASET program. The 15 credit block is designed to address this
need. Each certification will need to be reviewed to determine the appropriate number of credits to be
awarded, considering factors such as the skill level indicated by the certification, the depth of
knowledge required for the certification, and appropriateness of the certification to the program.
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Examples of Certifications to be considered:
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AMIST (Advanced Manufacturing/Integrated Systems Technology) Level I certification
currently offered by Corporate Solutions as part of JobTrakPA Career Training
Certificates offered through The Center for Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing of the
School District of Philadelphia
Potential Corporate Solutions programs as they develop. Currently, Corporate Solutions is in
discussions with Amtrak and “energy” providers (natural gas and solar)
Biomedical Equipment Technology (BMET) Proficiency Certificates I & II
We have identified a growing need in industry for entry level biomedical equipment technicians
(BMET’s) to work in hospitals to repair and maintain medical equipment. Two proficiency
certificates in Biomedical Equipment Technology are being developed to address this need. The
BMET Industry Advisory Board has provided significant input regarding employment need, noting
both the challenges of finding qualified entry level employees as well as the current and impending
retirement of many people who have been working in the field for a number of years. Program
structure and content has been guided with significant industry input. The BMET Proficiency
Certificate I will prepare students to work as entry level BMET’s, and to continue on for the second
level BMET proficiency certificate and the ASET degree.
Deletions
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Biology course requirement for all students
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Biotechnology Proficiency Certificate
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Biomedical Technician Proficiency Certificate
Originally the ASET program was housed in the Biology Department and included two certificate
programs that emphasized Biology (as noted above). Since that time the Biology Department has
established an independent AS degree in Biology and those two Biology-related certificate programs
have been moved under the Biology Department’s purview. Simultaneously, the ASET program
(minus those 2 certificates) was moved to the Physics Department, as the remaining and proposed
certificates are more oriented toward Physics and Chemistry. The requirement for a Biology course
is no longer necessary because of these changes. However, ASET students will still have the option
to take Biology courses as directed electives. Additionally, BMET proficiency certificate students
will be required to complete BIOL 108 in order to fulfill their requirements.
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English 117
ENGL 117 (Group and Team Communication) was included in the original program with the
intention of providing students with a foundation in teamwork and team building that they could
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apply to the workplace setting. While valuable in its own right, the course is not focused on the type
of project work that would be encountered in the technology-based workplace. More significantly,
group work is currently incorporated into several courses required in ASET program where students
gain sufficient experience with teamwork, such as ASET 130, PTEC 103 and BMET 102. ENGL
117 does not provide sufficient additional information to justify making it a required program course.
Students would still have the option of taking ENGL 117 as their Humanities elective.
Modifications
 Specific course requirements for graduation
The number of program-specific required courses is being increased. Likewise, the number of openended course choices is being reduced. This will not impact students completing any of the
proficiency certificates, as the new course requirements overlap certificate requirements, including
the Biomedical Equipment Technology proficiency certificates currently under development. It has
been noted that a number of students have entered the ASET curriculum without pursuing a
particular proficiency certificate. For students not pursuing a specific proficiency certificate this will
ensure a more coherent academic experience. In addition, this change should enhance transfer
opportunities by better aligning with the requirements of four-year engineering technology programs
in the area. According to the ASET Advisory Board, there is a robust job market for graduates of
four-year engineering technology programs.
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List of directed electives that may be applied to the program
Some of the courses that were previously listed as directed electives will now be program
requirements. Therefore, the list of directed electives (open-ended course choices) is being
modified to reflect these changes.
Further, as new courses are developed, there may be additional courses available that are appropriate
choices for the program, and will be added accordingly.
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Program outcomes
Current Program outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge in at least one technology field
2. Demonstrate laboratory skills in basic sciences
3. Demonstrate the ability to approach current societal issues from a scientific
perspective
4. Present technical information in oral, written or graphic format
5. Work effectively as part of a team
6. Articulate and practice professional skills as applied to a technical
area of expertise
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The new program outcomes are as follows:
1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge in at least one technology field
2. Demonstrate laboratory skills in basic science and technology areas
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the interplay between scientific information
and public policy and standards
4. Present technical information in oral, written or graphic format
5. Work effectively as part of a team
Rationale:
Outcome #3 has been reworded to better align with course content.
Outcome #6 has been eliminated because it was too general to meaningfully assess, and specific
aspects of this outcome are already addressed in outcomes #4 and #5.
A grid mapping program level outcomes to specific course level outcomes is attached as
Appendix A and a revised Assessment Plan is attached as Appendix B. Appendix C shows the
current program enrollment data indicating growth in the program.
EFFECTS of Revision
 As a result of the changes in program courses, there will be an increase in the number of
credits required for graduation by 2 credits
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Catalog Description—existing catalog page
Applied Science and Engineering Technology
The Applied Science and Engineering Technology program prepares students for employment in a
range of scientific technology occupations and also provides a foundation for transfer to four-year
technology programs. The flexible design of the program allows students to choose from a range of
scientific technology fields, including biotechnology and process technology, among others.
The program includes a set of courses required of all students and gives students the opportunity to
select specialized courses in a particular field of interest, leading to a certificate of completion in a
specialized field. Some students may initially opt to finish a certificate without completing the degree
in order to directly enter the workforce. Students who do so and who later decide to pursue the
associate’s degree will have a seamless transition to the degree program, since all credits earned
through the certificate of completion will also count toward the degree itself.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the Applied Science and Engineering Technology curriculum, the student will be
able to:
 Demonstrate foundation knowledge in at least one technology field.
 Demonstrate laboratory skills in basic sciences.
 Demonstrate the ability to approach current societal issues from a scientific perspective.
 Present technical information in oral, written or graphic format.
 Work effectively as part of a team.
 Articulate and practice professional skills as applied to a technical area of expertise.
In addition, students will be prepared to work in a range of industries at the technician level. Below is
a list of some of the positions a graduate of the program could fill (depending on which certificate or
certificates are completed).
 Process technician or operator in industries such as oil refining, food processing and water
purification.
 Biotechnology technician in the bio-pharmaceutical industry.
 Biomedical research technician.
Program Entry Requirement:
This program is open to all interested students. However, some certificates offered as part of the
degree are select, and students interested in particular certificate programs should consult with the
department head. All new students are normally required to take the College"s placement test at their
time of entry. Students who are identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily
complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.
Admission to the Biomedical Technician Training program (BTTP) is selective. BTTP is a
partnership between Community College of Philadelphia and Wistar Institute. To apply, students
must have completed a minimum of 12 credits at an accredited college or university with a GPA of
2.5 or better and also completed the following courses with a grade of "C" or better: Math 118,
English 101, Chemistry 110 or 121 and Biology 123. Students must successfully complete an in6
person interview with the BTTP Academic coordinator and BTTP program director from Wistar
Institute.
Students interested in one of these select programs should contact the Division of Math, Science and
Health Careers in Room W2-7 or by telephone at 215-751-8430 in order to learn more about the
application process.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
A minimum of 60 credits as prescribed must be completed with a minimum grade point average of
2.0. A minimum grade of "C" must be achieved in all certificate and required program courses.
Specific certificates taken in conjunction with the degree may require more than 60 credits.
Applied Science and Engineering Technology Course Sequence
Course Number and Name
Prerequisites and
Corequisites
First Semester
ASET 101 - Science, Technology and
Public Policy
Math 118 - Intermediate Algebra
ENGL 101 - English Composition I
CIS 103 - Applied Computer
Technology
Choose one*
PHYS 105 - Survey of Physics (or
higher) or Chem 110 - Introductory
Chemistry (or higher) or BIOL 106 General Biology I or higher
Second Semester
ASET 110 - Safety, Health and the
Environment or ENGR 211 - Material,
Safety & Equipment Overview for
Nanofabrication
Choose one*: PHYS 105 - Survey of
Physics (or higher) or Chem 110 Introductory Chemistry (or higher) or
BIOL 106 - General Biology I or
higher
Math Elective
ENGL102 - The Research Paper
Directed Elective***
Third Semester
ASET 130 - Quality Control/Quality
Assurance
Credits
Gen Ed Req.
3
Science
3
3
Mathematics
Composition
3
Tech Comp
4
3
4
3
ENGL 101 with a grade of
"C" or better
3
ENGL 102, Info
Lit
3
3
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Choose one*: PHYS 105 - Survey of Physics
(or higher) or CHEM 110 - Introductory
Chemistry (or higher) or BIOL 106 - General
Biology I or higher
Lab Science or Applied Science Course**
Lab Science or Applied Science Course**
Directed Elective***
Fourth Semester
Directed Elective***
ENGL 117 - Group and Team
ENGL 101 which may be
Communication
taken concurrently
Social Science Elective
Lab Science or Applied Science
Course**
Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate: 60
4
3/4
3/4
3
3
3
Humanities
3
Social Science
3
Directed Electives
Any BTT course
Any PTEC course
Any Biology course above BIOL 106 except BIOL 109-110
Any Chemistry course above CHEM 110
Any Engineering course
Any Physics course above PHYS 105 except PHYS 108 Descriptive Astronomy
Any Math course above MATH 118 except MATH 153 Mathematics of Personal Finance
Any Computer Science course
Earth Science EASC 111 or EASC 111H
Management MNGT 121, MNGT 141 or MNGT 250
ADC 103 CAD Basics
General Education Requirements
Students in this program are required to complete at least one course that is designated Writing
Intensive, at least one course that is designated Interpretive Studies and at least one course that is
designated American/Global Diversity. Students must choose electives that fulfill these
requirements. Students may use the same course to fulfill more than one of these requirements. View
the courses that fulfill all degree requirements and receive a more detailed explanation of the
College’s general education requirements to help in your selection.
* Students must take at least one Physics course, at least one Biology course and at least one
Chemistry course.
** Lab Science or Applied Science courses are selected to meet specialized employment and/or
transfer requirements and are selected with the approval of the department head.
*** Directive Electric Courses
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Catalog Description—Proposed catalog page
Applied Science and Engineering Technology
The Applied Science and Engineering Technology program prepares students for employment in a
range of scientific technology occupations and also provides a foundation for transfer to four-year
technology programs. The flexible design of the program allows students to choose from a range of
scientific technology fields, including biomedical equipment technology, engineering technology and
process technology, among others.
The program includes a set of courses required of all students and gives students the opportunity to
select specialized courses in a particular field of interest, leading to a proficiency certificate in a
specialized field. Some students may initially opt to finish a proficiency certificate without
completing the degree in order to directly enter the workforce. Students who do so and who later
decide to pursue the associate’s degree will have a seamless transition to the degree program, since
most credits earned through the proficiency certificate will also count toward the degree itself.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the Applied Science and Engineering
Technology curriculum, the student will be able to:
 Demonstrate foundational knowledge in at least one technology field
 Demonstrate laboratory skills in basic science and technology areas
 Demonstrate an understanding of the interplay between scientific information and public
policy and standards
 Present technical information in oral, written or graphic format
 Work effectively as part of a team
Program Entry Requirement: This program is open to all interested students. All new students are
normally required to take the College’s placement test at their time of entry. Students who are
identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate
English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements: A minimum of 62 credits as prescribed must
be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. A minimum grade of "C" must be
achieved in all certificate and required program courses. Specific certificates taken in conjunction
with the degree will require more than 62 credits.
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Course Number
1st Semester
MATH 118 or higher*
ASET 101 or BMET 101 1
Directed Electives2
[Prior Learning Assessment
may be applied]**
2nd Semester
ENGL 101
CIS 103
ELEC 120
PTEC 103 or BMET 102 1
3rd Semester
ENGL 102
ELEC 130 or 125
CHEM 110 or higher*
ASET 110 or BMET 201 1
Humanities
4th Semester
PHYS 105 or higher*
ASET 130 or BMET 202 1
Social Science
Minimum To Graduate
Name
Prerequisite
Intermediate Algebra
Science Technology and
Public Policy or
Introduction to
Biomedical Equipment
Repair Technology I
For BMET 101: ELEC
120 pre or co requisite
and BIOL 108 pre or co
requisite
Credits
Genl. Ed. Req.
3
3 or 4
Math
Science for ASET
101
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English Composition
Applied Computer Tech.
DC and AC Circuits
Introduction to Process
Technology and Plant
Equipment or
Introduction to
Biomedical Equipment
Repair Technology II
Research Paper
Digital Electronics or
Semiconductor Devices
Introductory Chemistry
Safety, Health and the
Environment or
Medical Devices
Elective
Survey of Physics
Quality Control Quality
Assurance or Medical
Devices in a Networked
Environment
Elective
MATH 118 pre or corequisite
MATH 118 ready and
CHEM 110 for PTEC
103
or BMET 101 for
BMET 102
3
3
4
Engl-101
Tech. Comp.
4
ENGL 101
ELEC 120
3
4
Engl.-102 I.L.
MATH 118 ready and
ENGL 101 ready
BMET 201: BMET
103
4
Science
3 or 4
3
ASET 130: Math 118
Humanities
4
3 or 4
BMET 202:BMET 201,
ELEC 130 and, CIS
150 all with a C or
better
3
623
Social Science
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Students interested in obtaining the BMET Proficiency Certificates should take BMET 101,
BMET 102, BMET 201 and BMET 202
Students interested in obtaining the PTEC Proficiency Certificates should take ASET 101,
ASET 110, ASET 130 and PTEC 103
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Directed Electives should be chosen in consultation with an Advisor, from the list below:
 Any PTEC course above PTEC 103
o (PTEC 111, 115, 125 and 135 needed for PTEC 2 Proficiency Certificate)
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BMET 103 needed for BMET Proficiency Certificate I
BMET 203 needed for BMET Proficiency Certificate II
BIOL 108 needed for BMET Proficiency Certificate I
CIS 105, 106, 130, 150
o CIS 105 needed for BMET Proficiency Certificate I
CIS 150 needed for BMET Proficiency Certificate II
Any ELEC course above ELEC 120
o ELEC 125 and ELEC 130 need for BMET Proficiency Certificate II
Management MNGT 121 or MNGT 141
Any Chemistry course above CHEM 110
Any Engineering course
Any Physics course above PHYS 105 except PHYS 108 Descriptive Astronomy
Any Math course above MATH 118 except MATH 153 Mathematics of Personal Finance
CSCI 111 or 112
ADC 103
EASC 111 or EASC 111H
Students may have more than 62 credits to qualify for graduation depending upon courses
chosen.
*Qualified students, especially those interested in transfer to a 4-year Engineering
Technology program, are encouraged to take higher level courses in Math, Physics and
Chemistry.
** Students may submit industry certifications and/or other proof of prior learning for
credit consideration.
General Education Requirements
Students in this program are required to complete at least one course that is designated Writing
Intensive, at least one course that is designated Interpretive Studies and at least one course that is
designated American/Global Diversity. Students must choose electives that fulfill these
requirements. Students may use the same course to fulfill more than one of these requirements. View
the courses that fulfill all degree requirements and receive a more detailed explanation of the
College’s general education requirements to help in your selection.
More Information Contact: The Division of Math, Science and Health Careers, Room W2-7, 1700
Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8430; or the College
Information Center (215) 751-8010.
Applied Science and Engineering Technology Proficiency Certificates
Process Technology I Proficiency Certificate
Process Technology II Proficiency Certificate
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Biomedical Equipment Technician Proficiency Certificate I
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a program advisor to assure completion of the ASET
degree in conjunction with a proficiency certificate.
PTEC 1 Proficiency Certificate I Courses
Pre-requisites
Credits
CHEM 110: Introductory Chemistry
PTEC 103: Introduction to Process Technology and Plant
Equipment
MATH 118: Intermediate Algebra
ASET 110: Safety Health and the Environment
CIS 103: Applied Computer Technology
MATH 118 ready
MATH 118 ready and
CHEM 110
4
4
3
3
3
Total
PTEC 2 Proficiency Certificate II Courses
PHYS 105: Survey of Physics
PTEC 111: Process Control I
PTEC 115: Process Control II
PTEC 125: Fluid Power and Controls
PTEC 135: Unit Operations
ENGL 101
ASET 130: Quality Control Quality Assurance
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Pre-requisites
PTEC 103 and ASET 110
PTEC 103, ASET 110,
PHYS 105 and MATH
118
PTEC 111 and ASET 130
PTEC 111 and ASET
130
MATH 118
Total
Pre-requisites
BMET 102: Biomedical Equipment Technology II
BMET 101 with a C or
better and ELEC 120,
which may be taken
concurrently
Math 118 pre or co
requisite
MATH 118 ready
BIOL 108: Essentials of Human Anatomy and
Physiology
MATH 118: Intermediate Algebra
4
4
3
3
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BMET Proficiency Certificate I Courses
BMET 101: Biomedical Equipment Technology I
ELEC 120: DC and AC Circuits
Credits
4
4
4
BIOL 108 pre or co
requisite
Credits
4
4
4
4
3
12
CIS 105: Computer Systems Maintenance
BMET 103: Internship I
Total
BMET 102 with a C or
better
4
1
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BMET Proficiency Certificate II Courses
BMET 201: Medical Devices
BMET 202:Medical Devices in a Networked
Environment
ELEC 125: Semiconductor Devices
ELEC 130: Digital Electronics
CIS 150: Network Technology
BMET 203: Internship II
Pre-requisites
Credits
BMET 103
4
BMET 201, ELEC 130,
4
CIS 150 with a C or better
ELEC 120
4
ELEC 120
4
4
1
BMET 202 with a C or
better
Total
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Appendix A: Curriculum Map
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Curriculum Map
Program
The following table demonstrates how learning activities in specific courses map to these program learning outcomes.
Programmatic Student Learning Outcomes
Required Courses
Demonstrate
foundational
knowledge in at
least one
technology field
Demonstrate
laboratory skills in
basic science and
technology areas
ASET 101
BMET 101
*
*
ELEC 120
*
*
PTEC 103
*
BMET 102
CHEM 110
ASET 130
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
interplay between
scientific
information and
public policy and
standards
Present technical
information in oral,
written or graphic
format
*
*
*
*
Work effectively as
part of a team
*
*
*
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Appendix B: Program Outcomes Assessment Plan
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Responsible Faculty:
Randy Libros
The Applied Science and Engineering Technology program prepares students for employment in a range of scientific technology
occupations and also provides a foundation for transfer to four-year technology programs. The flexible design of the program allows
students to choose from a range of scientific technology fields, including biomedical equipment technology, engineering technology
and process technology, among others. The Program includes a set of courses required of all students and gives students the
opportunity to select specialized courses in a particular field of interest, leading to a proficiency certificate in a specialized field.
Outcome #1
Demonstrate foundational
knowledge in at least one
technology field
Course
PTEC 103:
Introduction to
Process
Technology and
Plant Equipment
Semester
Assessed
Applicable Course
Outcomes
Outcome # 3
Interpret process flow
diagrams that define the
processes described
Fall 2015, and
every three
years thereafter, Outcome #9
unless specific
Provide a detailed
follow-up
overview of a selected
required
industrial process.
BMET 101:
Introduction to
BMET I
Outcome #3
Explain the basic theory of
operation and clinical
application of a range of
medical devices, including:
Assessment*
(Expected Outcome)
Common Quiz question in
which students draw flow
diagrams from a written
description of the process.
(70 % of students answer
question correctly)
Oral and written
presentations of a process
with a full description
including all necessary
equipment and material
flow. (Class average on the
assignment is at least 70%)
A variety of assessment
tools where students explain
the theory of operation and
clinical application of the
listed medical devices,
including:
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Outcome #1, continued
Demonstrate foundational
knowledge in at least one
technology field
Course
BMET 101:
introduction to
BMET I
ELEC 120: DC
and AC Circuits
Semester
Assessed
Fall 2015, and
every three
years thereafter,
unless specific
follow-up
required
Applicable Course
Outcomes
•Infusion pumps
•Suction devices
•Intensive care bed
•Hypo-hyperthermia Unit
•Pressure regulator
•Centrifuges
•Sequential compression
device (SCD)
•Blood/fluid warmer
•Pulse oximeters
•Sphygmomanometers
•Noninvasive Blood
Pressure Units(NIBP)
•Electrocardiogram (ECG)
monitors (including leads
and electrodes)
Outcome #3
Calculate resistance and
impedance of series,
parallel and series-parallel
Spring 2016,
and every three circuits consisting of
years thereafter, various combinations of
unless specific
resistors, capacitors and
follow-up
inductors.
required
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Assessment*
(Expected Outcome)
Exam questions (70% of
students answer the
question correctly)
Homework Assignment
(70% of students receive a
passing grade)
Classroom Presentations
(Class average on the
assignment is at least
70%)
Quiz and exam problems
where students must carry
out the specified
calculations. (70% of
students answer the
questions correctly)
An identified lab report
where students must carry
out the specified
calculations. (Class average
on the lab assignment is at
least 70%)
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Outcome #1, continued
Course
Demonstrate foundational
knowledge in at least one technology
field
ELEC 120: DC
and AC Circuits
DATE
SUMMARY/ANALYSIS
Semester
Assessed
Applicable Course
Outcomes
Outcome #4
Utilize Ohm’s Law,
Kirchhoff’s Current Law,
Kirchhoff’s voltage law, and
power formulas to find
voltage, current and power in
circuits.
PROGRAM ACTION
Assessment*
(Expected Outcome)
Quiz and exam problems
where students must carry
out the specified
calculations. (70% of
students answer the
questions correctly)
Lab reports where students
must carry out the specified
calculations. (Class average
on the lab assignment is at
least 70%)
COMPLETION DATE
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Outcome #2
Demonstrate laboratory skills in
basic science and technology areas.
Course
Semester
Assessed
CHEM 110:
Introductory
Chemistry
Fall 2014,
and every
three years
thereafter,
unless
specific
follow-up
required
BMET 101:
Introduction to
BMET I
Applicable Course
Outcomes
Outcome #12
Demonstrate an
ability in the
laboratory to work
safely and
proficiently in
handling the
common laboratory
equipment and
chemicals used to
carry out laboratory
procedures, and to
collect, record and
analyze data.
Outcome #4
Fall 2015,
and every
three years
thereafter,
unless
specific
follow-up
required
Interpret and apply
information from
technical service
manuals
Assessment*
(Expected Outcome)
80% of students will achieve a
grade of C or better for their
lab grade
Test questions where students
must read and interpret
sections of a technical service
manual (70% of students
answer the question correctly)
Lab exercise where students
must refer to a technical
service manual and apply
information from the manual
in testing of a medical device.
(Class average on lab
assignment is at least 70%)
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Outcome #2, continued
Demonstrate laboratory skills in
basic science and technology areas.
Course
ELEC 120: DC
and AC circuits
Semester
Assessed
Spring
2016, and
every three
years
thereafter,
unless
specific
follow-up
required
Applicable Course
Outcomes
Assessment*
(Expected Outcome)
Outcome #9
Utilize a digital
multimeter and
oscilloscope to make
basic circuit
measurements
Outcome #10
Interpret simple
schematic diagrams and
build a circuit based on
the diagram.
DATE
SUMMARY/ANALYSIS
PROGRAM
ACTION
Laboratory activities and
lab reports where students
utilize digital multimeters
and/or oscilloscopes to
make basic circuit
measurements. (Class
average on assignment is at
least 70%)
Lab final where students
will be given a schematic
diagram and asked to build
a circuit based on that
diagram, and use
appropriate instruments to
measure specific circuit
parameters. (At least 70%
of class will pass the lab
final)
COMPLETION DATE
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Outcome #3
Demonstrate an understanding of the
interplay between scientific
information and public policy and
standards
Course
ASET 101:
BMET 102
Semester
Assessed
Applicable Course Outcomes
Outcome #3
Fall 2014, and Discuss how new
technologies impact society
every three
in a variety of ways, such as
years
creating ethical and legal
thereafter,
unless specific issues, altering employment
follow-up
trends, and shifting
required
government priorities and
spending
Outcome #2
Demonstrate understanding
of basic safety and safety
standards in the following
Spring 2016,
areas:
and every
•Electrical
three years
thereafter,
•Fire
unless specific •Pressurized gas
follow-up
•Infection control/universal
required
precautions
•Chemical/MSDS
•Radiology safety
•Laser safety
Outcome #3
Spring 2016,
Demonstrate an
and every
understanding of the role of
three years
thereafter,
the Joint Commission in the
unless specific accreditation of hospitals
follow-up
and health care
required
organizations, and the role
Assessment*
(Expected Outcome)
Class average on final
project is 70% or better
Test questions where
students must explain
and/or correctly identify
specific safety standards
and applications of those
standards (at least 70% of
students will answer the
questions correctly)
Test questions where
students explain and/or
correctly identify the role
of the Joint Commission
in regard to the
accreditation process, as
well as the role of
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Biomedical Engineering
Departments in this process.
DATE
SUMMARY/ANALYSIS
PROGRAM
ACTION
Biomedical Engineering
Departments in this
process (at least 70% of
students will answer the
questions correctly)
COMPLETION DATE
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Outcome #4
Present technical information in
oral, written or graphic format
Course
ASET 101
Semester
Assessed
Fall 2012
and Fall
2013
Fall 2014
BMET 102:
Applicable Course
Outcomes
Outcome #4
Communicate
science-related
information in
written, oral and
visual formats
Outcome #6
Explain technical
information verbally
and visually
Spring2015
DATE
SUMMARY/ANALYSIS
PROGRAM
ACTION
Assessment*
(Expected Outcome)
Written: on the two written
sections of final project (Class
average in each area is 70% or
better)
Visual: homework that requires
interpretation of charts and
graphs and drawing graphs
(Class average in each area is
70% or better)
Classroom Presentation where
students explain technical
aspects of a specific medical
device, safety issues related to
the device, and discuss a
common repair problem for the
device (Class average is 70% or
better)
COMPLETION DATE
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Outcome #5
Work effectively as part of a team.
Course
Semester
Assessed
Applicable Course
Outcomes
Assessment*
(Expected Outcome)
ASET 130
80% of students will achieve a
grade of C or better on a group
project
Spring 2015
BMET 102
Outcome #7
Work effectively as
part of a team
Spring 2016
Classroom Presentation where
each team member participates
substantially in the presentation
and where different parts of the
presentation are well integrated.
(At least 70% of student groups
will achieve this, based upon
relevant sections of the rubric
used to grade the presentation)
Students will rate themselves
and each other regarding level
of contribution to the final
product as well as discuss any
barriers to effective team effort
encountered and how those
barriers were addressed. (At
least 70% of students will be
rated as contributing
substantially to the final
product)
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Outcome #5, continued
Work effectively as part of a team.
Course
Semester
Assessed
BMET 102
Spring 2016
DATE
SUMMARY/ANALYSIS
PROGRAM ACTION
Applicable Course
Outcomes
Assessment*
(Expected Outcome)
Observation of students
working with lab partners in
regard to partners working
effectively together to complete
lab assignments. Factors that
will be considered include
students ensuring that their lab
partners understand information
and procedures, that data is
shared and that labs are
completed in a timely manner.
(At least 70% of students will
be rated adequate in each area)
COMPLETION DATE
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Appendix C: ASET Program Enrollment
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Enrollment Data for the ASET Program from Institutional Research:
ASET Enrollment by Semester
70
63
60
50
40
32
30
17
20
10
5
50
50
Fall
2012
Spring
2013
37
21
8
0
Fall
2009
Spring
2010
Fall
2010
Spring
2011
Fall
2011
Spring
2012
Fall
2013
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