Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Justice concerntrated in Surgical Technologies (4-Year Texas Degree Plan)

Transferable to the University of Houston (UH)

Freshman Year

Semester 1 (15 credits)

ENGL 1301 – English Composition I (Writing & Communication)

MATH 2413 – Calculus I (Differential/Integral)

BIEN 1120 – Intro to Biomedical Engineering (Foundations of the field) & BIEN 1160 – Biomedical Engineering Lab I (Basic electronics measurements)

CSCI 1301 – Intro to Programming (Python/Code for data analysis) or Introduction to Computer Science

BIOL 1408 – General Biology I (Cell biology/genetics)

Semester 2 (15 credits)

ENGL 1302 – English Composition II (Scientific writing/presentations)

BIOT 1323 – Medical Terminology

UH Equivalent: 2380 – BIOS 2380

Core medical language for healthcare and legal professionals.

TORT 1305 – Fundamentals of Torts and Liability

UH Equivalent: 3306 – POLS 3306 (Civil Rights and Tort Law)

Introduction to legal theories behind negligence and liability.

SUMMER 1:

MATH 2414 – Calculus II (Sequences/series/applied math)

Sophomore Year

Semester 3:

PHYS 2425 – University Physics I (Mechanics with calculus)

BIOL 2401 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Tissue/systems)

JUST 2031: Biomechanics (equivalent to UH 2331: Biomechanics)

Course Description: Study of the mechanical properties of living tissues and the application of biomechanics in medical device design.

JUST 2041: Biomaterials (equivalent to UH 2341: Biomaterials)

Course Description: Introduction to biomaterials, including their properties, applications, and biocompatibility.

ELEN 2147 – Circuits & Electronics I (DC/AC circuits for medical devices)

Semester 4 (15 credits)

BIEN 2300 – Ethics in Biomedical Engineering (Regulatory compliance)

PHYS 2426 – University Physics II (Electromagnetism/optics)

ENGR 2108 – Engineering Problem Solving (MATLAB/Simulink)

ELEN 2148 – Circuits & Electronics II (Amplifiers/filter design for medical sensors)

BIEN 2330 – Biomedical Instrumentation (Signal processing for devices)

BIEN 2340 – Medical Terminology for Bio-Medical Engineers (Language of clinical environments)

Summer II

Semester 1: (15 credits)

BIOL 2402 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Nervous/Circulatory system)

Semester 5 (15 credits)

BIOL 3371 – Microbiology for Health Sciences (Sterilization/contamination control)

MATH 3323 – Differential Equations (Modeling biological systems)

JUST 3061: Medical Device Design (equivalent to UH 3361: Medical Device Design)

Course Description: Design principles and methodologies for developing medical devices, including prototyping and testing

BIEN 3342 – Biomedical Signals & Systems (Surgical equipment signal analysis)

MEEN 3190 – Intro to Thermodynamics (Medical device environmental control)

Semester 6 (15 credits)

JUST 3051: Medical Imaging and Diagnostics (equivalent to UH 3351: Medical Imaging Diagnostics and Repairs)

ELET 3422 – Digital Electronics (Microcontroller basics for modern devices)

BIEN 3362 – Surgical Equipment Technology (Laparoscopic/robotic surgery tools)

MEEN 3640 – Control Systems (Feedback loops in patient monitoring devices)

BIEN 3301 – Quality Assurance in Biomedical Devices (FDA/cGMP standards)

ELET 3385 – Medical Device Safety (Risk analysis/IEC 60601 compliance)

BIEN 3310 – Capstone Prep for Public Health in Bio-Medical Justice(Team project planning)

Senior Year

Semester 7 (15 credits)

JUST 4091: Medical Product Development (equivalent to UH 4391: Medical Product Development)

BIEN 4335 – Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation (Calibration/repair of high-tech devices)

ELET 4430 – Embedded Systems (Programmable logic in surgical robots)

BIEN 4350 – Regulatory Affairs for Biomedical Devices (FDA submission processes)

CHEM 3345 – Advanced Organic Chemistry (Materials science for medical devices)

JUST 4101: Biomedical Ethics and Law (equivalent to UH 4401: Biomedical Ethics and Law)

BIEN 4315 – Capstone Project I (Design a medical device maintenance protocol)

Semester 8 (12 credits)

BIEN 4390 – Field Internship in Biomedical Equipment and Device Errors and Repair (Clinical rotation at local hospital/labs)

BIEN 4380 – Biomedical Equipment Management (Inventory/procurement in healthcare)

BIEN 4385 – Surgical Equipment Case Studies (Failure analysis of devices in operations)

JUST 4315 – Tort Law and the Criminal Courts Cases in biomedical justice

UH Equivalent: 4310 – POLS 4310 (Tort Law and Judicial Systems)

Legal procedures for proving negligence in surgical malpractice.

BIEN 4395 – Capstone Project II (Present final solution to faculty/industry partners)

Elective: PSYC 1301 – Health Psychology (Understanding clinician-device interactions)

Transfer Notes for University of Houston (UH):

BIEN and ELET/ELEN courses transfer directly as BIEN at UH (e.g., BIEN 2340 → BIEN 2340).

PHYS 2425/2426 aligns with UH’s PHYS 1301/1302.

Capstone projects are critical for UH’s cooperative education program.

Electives like PSYC 1301 count toward UH’s “Wellness & Society” core.

Career Readiness: Graduates qualify for CBET (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technologist or Technician) and RMA (Radiological Equipment Repair Technologist) certifications, with hands-on experience in surgical tech environments.