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4.00 Credits
This course will involve the study of common aspects of repair as it relates to the oboe and the bassoon. Using the oboe as the project, nomenclature, installation of cork pads, regulation, play testing, and focus on key mechanism interrelationships will be covered. Topics related to wood care, moisture tube removal, and tone hole replacement will be introduced. Bassoon nomenclature as well as padding and regulation techniques will be covered. Wood treatment, sealing, tenon wrapping, and "U" tube gasket replacement will be studied. It is recommended that the student have playing skills on the instruments prior to enrolling. A playing proficiency on oboe is required for completion of the course. Grading is based on project evaluation and written tests. (Prerequisites: BIRT1100, BIRT1104, & BIRT2100 or field experience commensurate with course content as determined by instructor) (4 Credits: 2 lecture/2 lab)
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5.00 Credits
Using the trombone as focus, the student will learn aspects of handslide repair including tube straightening, dent removal, crook repair and installation, and tube installation. Bell section repairs will include alignment, crook dent removal, and gooseneck and flare repairs. The student will also be introduced to piston brass casing, valve and thread repairs. Machine tool operation, aspects of a safe work environment as well as instrument inspection, repair and invoicing are also included. Grading is based on project evaluation and written tests. (Prerequisites: BIRT1110 & BIRT1125 or field experience commensurate with course content as determined by the instructor) (5 Credits: 2 lecture/3 lab)
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4.00 Credits
The french horn will be used to introduce the student to large brasswind repairs as well as rotary valve stringing, adjustment and bearing work. Dent work will focus on the bell section and mouthpipe. Work on other large brasswinds such as baritone horns and tubas may be included for the advancing student. French horn playing methods, aspects of a safe work environment, as well as instrument inspection, repair and invoicing are also included. Grading is based on project evaluation and written tests. (Prerequisites: BIRT1110, BIRT1125 & BIRT2110 or field experience commensurate with course content as determined by instructor) (4 Credits: 2 lecture/2 lab)
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9.00 Credits
This course will focus on instrument specific content for a BIR student to achieve specialization in an instrument area (e.g. brass or woodwind). Specific content goals will be drawn from existing BIRT courses. (Prerequisites: 1000-level BIRT coursework, or 1000 level BIRT independent study coursework, or field experience commensurate with course content as determined by instructor) (9 Credits: 0 lecture/9 lab)
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1.00 Credits
This elective allows students independent work time over and above required coursework to focus on advancing repair skills through working projects assigned in BIRT courses and other specialty projects as approved by instructors. (Prerequisite: Enrollment in BIRT2110, BIRT2122, BIRT2100, and BIRT2104) (1 credit: 0 lecture/1 lab)
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4.00 Credits
(4 credits: 0 lecture/4 lab)
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8.00 Credits
(8 credits: 0 lecture/8 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This introductory course begins with a brief overview of the human body. There will be special focus on the heart and circulatory system. Biomedical instrumentation and measurement will include information on electrodes, sensors, transducers, bioelectric amplifiers, electrocardiographs and other cardiovascular devices. (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab)
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2.00 Credits
This course covers the quality assurance and continuous quality improvement aspects as related to a hospital setting. Electrical safety and preventive maintenance will be covered. Hospital safety codes will be discussed and information from NEC, NFDA and, JCAH will be presented. (Prerequisites: ELEC 1251 Solid State Devices) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on biomedical technology as it applies to the respiratory and nervous system. Biomedical instrumentation and equipment utilized in the following areas will include: respiratory therapy, measuring brain function, intensive care monitoring, operating rooms, medical laboratory, and ultrasonography. (Prerequisites: BMET 2221 Introduction to Biomedical Equipment) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab)
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