Key words
analog electronics, signal processing, instrumentation
Objectives
The course aims at giving an introduction to biomedical electronics (sensors, transducers, information systems, ...), including the use of signal processing for such purposes. The course provides an introduction to the required medical knowledge.
The course is organised in collaboration with the University of Ghent (Prof. Patrick Segers, Prof. Yves D'Asseler).
Topics
Theory:
* The human body
* Cardiovascular system
* Introduction to biomedical instrumentation and measurements
* Electrodes, sensors and transducers
* Bio-electrical amplifiers
* ECG
* Physiological pressure and cardiovascular measurements
* Respiratorical system
* Nerveous system
* EEG
* Ultrasound techniques
* Imaging techniques (radiology, nuclear medicine)
Practical sessions:
* Survey of medical equipment (hospital tour)
* Project(s)
* Experiments (ultrasound, blood pressure registration, ...)
Prerequisites
Knowledge of Analog Elektronics, Digitale Elektronics, Signal Processing and Multimedia, Embedded Systems
Final Objectives
* (AIC1) To be able to apply scientific and technical concepts to complex engineering problems, like the problems encountered in biomedical electronics.
* (I8) To be able to investigate, develop and apply advances algorhitms and datacontrol systems for use in biomedical applications.
* (A4) To be able to design advanced analog circuits for biomedical applications.
Materials used
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Course text: Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology, Joseph J. Carr, John M. Brown, ISBN: 0130104922
Supplementary information on the electronic study environment.
Study costs
Course text: +/- 110 euro
Study guidance
Individual guidance is provided by contacting the responsible lecturer / lab responsible.
Teaching Methods
Ex cathedra colleges (theory), group discussions and practical sessions.
Assessment
Theory: oral evaluation after written preparation
Practical sessions: permanant evaluation
Lecturer(s)
Prof. Paul Devos (Hogeschool Gent)
Prof. Patrick Segers (UGent)
Prof. Yves D'Asseler (UGent)
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