SUR 270: Biomedical Science and Minimally Invasive Surgery

In this course, students are introduced to the areas of information technology, electricity, laser and robotics as they apply to the surgical technologist role in minimally invasive surgery. As surgical equipment becomes more technical, understanding the fundamental principles of these technologies is essential to the entry-level surgical technologist. Students will practice and be evaluated on their surgical technologist support skills in robotics and minimally invasive surgery.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; SUR 110, SUR 170, SUR 180 and SUR 181, minimum grade "C+"

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

  offered in the daytime  

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

  offered in the daytime  

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 2
Lecture Hours 15
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 30
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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