BYM 501E - Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering/Biomedical Instrumentation

Course Objectives

1. Introduction of basic concepts needed for analysis and design of biomedical instruments
2. To develop an understanding for the generation of biological signals in human body
3. To develop basic skills for modeling, sensing and processing of biological signals, and to review basic methods and instrumentation used in medical environment
4. Electrical safety in clinical environment.

Course Description

Application of electronics engineering techniques to analysis and instrumentation in biological/medical sciences, physiological systems of the human body, modeling of biological systems, measurement of bioelectrical signals, pressure, flow, volume, and temperature on living systems; biomedical transducers, instrumentation electronics, electrical safety. Recent developments in biomedical instrumentation.