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2026-2027 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]

BE 420 - Sensors and Instrumentation for Biological Systems

Credits: 3

Design course focused on fundamentals of electronic interfacing, control and automation, including biological processes. Topics include sensor physics, basic instrumentation, digital communication, and programming of microcontrollers and other portable computer systems.

Prerequisites: (ECE 160 , ECE 211 , and BE 350  or MATH 302  or MATH 307  or ECE 326 ) with a minimum grade of C; or consent.
Cross-Listed: ECE 422  and MBBE 422 
General Education Designation(s): DY