Biomedical Engineering, BSE | University of Alabama at Birmingham | LER

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingMathematicsInstructingLearning StrategiesSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationActive Learning

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsDesignEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsPhysicsChemistryProduction and ProcessingAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityCategory FlexibilityMathematical ReasoningNear VisionFluency of IdeasOriginality

Tasks

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication,
Design or develop medical diagnostic or clinical instrumentation, equipment, or procedures, using th
Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics, such as transport, ther
Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction
Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.
Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineeri
Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.
Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CP
Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDevelopment environment softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer based training softwareObject or component oriented development softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareMedical softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareDocument management softwareData base management system softwareData base user interface and query softwareExpert system softwareFile versioning softwarePattern design software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer numerical control CNC lathesComputer numerical control CNC millsComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllers3T scannersAccelerometersAcoustic measurement systemsAcousto-optic modulatorsActivity monitoring devicesAerosol analyzersAerosol generatorsAnalytical balancesAnthropometersArbitrary waveform generatorsAutoclavesAutomated particle countersAutomatic titratorsAutosamplersAxial-torsional testing systems

Work Values

AchievementRecognitionIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for