FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Biomedical Engineering

BME 306 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Biomedical Instrumentation
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
BME 306
Spring
2
2
3
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to introduce the biomedical instrumentation and measurement, basic measurement techniques. This course will first cover working principles of electrodes, sensors, transducers, amplifiers, electrocardiographs. Then physiolagical pressure operating rooms, ultrasonography and medical laboratory instrumentation
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Define biomedical measurements
  • Recognize biomedical instruments
  • Define laboratory instrumentation
  • Understand the generation of biopotentials, and how to measure them
  • Explain physiological pressure, flow, volume and sounds, and their measurements.
Course Description This is a 6th semester mandatory course on Biomedical Systems and Devices area. The objective of this course is to introduce the biomedical instrumentation and measurement, basic flow, pressure and volume measurement techniques. The course will first cover generation of biopotentials and different techniques to measure them. Working principles of electrodes, sensors, transducers, amplifiers, electrocardiographs (ECG), electroencephalographs EEG) will be covered.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation & Measurement: Basic Concepts Chap 1. Webster JG. Medical Inst: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010
2 Basic sensors, transducers, switches, relays and potentiometers Chap 2. Webster JG. Medical Inst: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010
3 Biopotential Amplifiers and op amps. Chap 3. Webster JG. Medical Inst: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010
4 Origin of biopotentials Chap 4. Webster JG. Medical Inst: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010
5 Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Electroencephalogram (EEG) Chap 4. Webster JG. Medical Inst: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010
6 Biopotential Electrodes Chap 5. Webster JG. Medical Inst: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010
7 Biopotential Amplifiers Chap 6. Webster JG. Medical Inst: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010
8 Midterm
9 Blood Pressure and Sound Measurements Chap 7. Webster JG. Medical Inst: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010
10 Blood Flow and Volume Measurements Chap 7. Webster JG. Medical Inst: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010
11 Respiratory System Chap 8. Webster JG. Medical Inst: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010
12 Therapeutic Devices Chap 9. Webster JG. Medical Inst: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010
13 Clinical Lab Instruments Chap 11. Webster JG. Medical Inst: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010
14 Electrical Safety Chap 13. Webster JG. Medical Inst: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010
15 Medical Ultrasonography course notes
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Webster, J.G., Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons: New York. 2010,  ISBN: 9780471676003

Suggested Readings/Materials

Khandpur R., Biomedical Instrumentation: Technology and Applications,  2004, McGraw-Hill Professional

Carr and Brown, Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Tech., Prentice Hall. Fourth Edition (2000). 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
20
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
-
-
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
5
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
16
4
64
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
14
14
Presentation / Jury
-
0
Project
-
-
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
18
18
Final Exam
1
20
20
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Biomedical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Biomedical Engineering applications.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Biomedical Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Biomedical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Biomedical Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Biomedical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Biomedical Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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