Biomedical Instrumentation

Code:

EBE0179

Acronym:

INSB

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biomedical Engineering

Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S

Active?	Yes
E-learning page:	https://moodle.fe.up.pt/
Responsible unit:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Bioengineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MEB	16	Syllabus	1	-	5	42	135
MIB	5	Syllabus	5	-	5	42	135
PRODEB	4	Syllabus	1	-	5	42	135

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Aims:
This course unit aims to develop students’ skills in measurement of biomedical quantities and signals and in the design of biomedical instrumentation and medical devices, by applying and integrating multidisciplinary knowledge of engineering and biomedical sciences.

Skills:
The skills to be acquired are:
- learning the technical concepts of measurement, instrumentation and using the respective technologies in the biomedical area;
- development of analytical reasoning and resolution of measurement problems in a systemic, critical and creative way;
- development of skills to work in multidisciplinary teams;
- development of skill in the design, project, implementation and testing in a multidisciplinary context;

Learning Outcomes:
After the successful completion of this course unit, students should be capable of:
- demonstrating and applying knowledge on the use of sensors and electronic instruments to measure physical, chemical and biological signals of biomedical interest;
- explaining and analyzing modes of operation of electronic devices in typical situations of measurement and biomedical instrumentation;
- using correctly electronic and virtual instruments in experimental measurements of physiological signals and assess potential sources of error which affect the quality of those measurements;
- interpreting and presenting results of experimental measurements, calculating relevant physiological parameters and assessing the quality of measurement using technologies of electronic and virtual instrumentation;
- compiling and organizing information about a measurement and instrumentation problem in the biomedical domain and proposing a sound technical solution;
- characterizing a physiological signal measurement problem and performing a requirements and technical specification analysis;
- elaborating a work plan in a multidisciplinary team to design and implement a measurement methodology or instrument;
- conceiving, designing, materializing and validating an instrument for the measurement of a signal or quantity of biomedical interest;
- organizing and preparing technical documentation related to a method or biomedical instrument;
- demonstrating, justifying and recommending a measurement methodology or biomedical instrument in a multidisciplinary context.

Program

1. Basic concepts of biomedical measurement and instrumentation
Bio-potentials and bio-electrogenesis; Bio-potential electrodes
Sensors ans transduction principles
Amplifications and signal conditioning for biomedical applications
Signal acquisition and Virtual Bio-instrumentation
2. Measuring, monitoring and therapeutic instruments
For the human nervous system: EEG, EMG, Electro-stimulation
For the human cardiovascular system: ECG, pressure, sound, flow and volume; pacemaker, defibrillators
For the human respiratory system: pressure flow and volume; ventilators

Mandatory literature

John G. Webster, ed; Medical instrumentation. ISBN: 978-0471-67600-3
R. S. Khandpur; Biomedical instrumentation. ISBN: 978-0-07-144784-3
Gail Baura; Medical Device Technologies, Elsevier Science & Technology, 2012. ISBN: 978-0-12-374976-5

Complementary Bibliography

John Enderle, Susan Blanchard, Joseph Bronzino; Introduction to Biomedical Engineering. ISBN: 0-12-238662-0
Jon B. Olansen and Eric Rosow; Virtual Bio-Instrumentation: Biomedical, Clinical, and Healthcare Applications in LabVIEW, Prentice Hall PTR, 2001. ISBN: 0130652164
Joseph Feher; Quantitative Human Physiology, Elsevier Science & Technology , 2012. ISBN: 978-0-12-382163-8

Teaching methods and learning activities

Presentation and discussion of the subject matters under study with audiovisual support and exemplification of the resolution of analysis and synthesis exercises.
Execution of experimental measurement and calculation activities of biomedical parameters.
Execution of a research assignment and study of one of the themes with a written report (article).
Execution of a small practical project with elaboration of technical documentation, oral presentation and demonstration.

Software

Biopac AcqKnowledge Student Lab
National Instruments LabVIEW
MatLab
National Instruments Multisim/Ultiboard

keywords

Technological sciences > Technology > Instrumentation technology > Medical instrumentation
Technological sciences > Technology > Measurement technology
Technological sciences > Engineering > Biomedical enginnering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	39,00
Research essay with written report	Trabalho escrito	33,00		2012-11-02
Laboratory experimentation	Trabalho laboratorial	13,00		2012-12-14
Project for implementation and test of biomedical instrument	Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese	33,00		2012-12-14
Written examination	Exame	2,00		2013-01-25
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
Follow-up study and written exam preparation	Estudo autónomo	15	2012-12-31
	Total:	15,00

Eligibility for exams

Students have to achieve a passing grade of 50% overall in the assignments.

Calculation formula of final grade

Report: 25% of the final grade
Practical Project: 25% of the final grade
Final Exam: 50% of the final grade

The approval in this CU requires the admission to exams and a minimum grade of 6 values (out of 20) in the final exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students with a special status have to fulfil the assignments as regular students do, namely, the written report and the practical project, as well as the final examination.

Classification improvement

Final exam classification: an exam at the regular examination seasons
Continuous assessment classification: only on the following academic year