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 (Core Course)
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tannaz Akbarpour
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tannaz Akbarpour
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Duygu Geçkin

Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is to introduce biomedical instrumentation and basic measurement techniques. This course primarily covers the fundamentals of electrodes, sensors, transformers, amplifiers, and electrocardiographs. It explains physiological pressure, operating rooms, ultrasonography, and medical laboratory instrumentation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	will be able to define Biomedical measurements.	1.5			X
LO2	will be able to design biomedical measurement systems;	3.2			X
LO3	will be able to collect electrical biomedical data;	5.3			X
LO4	will be able to collect mechanical biomedical data;	5.3			X
LO5	will be able to define electrical safety conditions in hospitals and healthcare institutions	6.1			X

Course Description

The course is a mandatory course in the 6th semester of the Biomedical Engineering program. The aim of this course is to introduce biomedical instrumentation and measurement, basic flow, pressure, and volume measurement techniques. The course primarily addresses the formation of biopotentials and the different techniques used for their measurement. It includes the working principles of devices and equipment such as electrodes, sensors, transducers, amplifiers, electrocardiographs (ECG), and electroencephalographs (EEG).

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction to biomedical Instrumentation and Measurement : Basic Concepts	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2009). Medical instrumentation: application and design. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 Chap-1	8223b163
2	Basic sensors, transducers, switches, potentiometers, and relays	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2009). Medical instrumentation: application and design. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 chap-2	a29d0805
3	Bio-potential Amplifiers and Functional Amplifiers	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2010). Medical instrumentation: Application and design, 4th ed.John Wiley & Sons: Newyork ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 Chap-3 - Additional Material	10998fd9
4	Formation of biopotential signals	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2009). Medical instrumentation: application and design. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 Chap- 4.	10998fd9
5	Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Electroencephalogram (EEG)	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2009). Medical instrumentation: application and design. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 Chap-4	10998fd9
6	Biopotential Measurement-I	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2009). Medical instrumentation: application and design. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 Chap-5	a29d0805
7	Biopotential Measurement-II	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2009). Medical instrumentation: application and design. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 Chap-6	a29d0805
8	Midterm Exam		-
9	Blood pressure measurement methods	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2009). Medical instrumentation: application and design. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 Chap-7	edf32889
10	Blood flow and volume measurement methods	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2009). Medical instrumentation: application and design. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 Chap-7	edf32889
11	Respiratory system measurements	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2009). Medical instrumentation: application and design. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 Chap-8	edf32889
12	Therapy Devices and Measurements	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2009). Medical instrumentation: application and design. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 Chap-9	8223b163
13	Clinical Laboratory Equipment	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2009). Medical instrumentation: application and design. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 Chap-11	8223b163
14	Electrical Safety-I	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2009). Medical instrumentation: application and design. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 Chap-13	b255400c
15	Electrical Safety-II	Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2009). Medical instrumentation: application and design. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13 978-0471-67600-3 Chap-13	b255400c
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 Instrumendation : Tecnology and Applications 2004 McGraw-Hill Professional Carr and Brown Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Tech. Prentice Hall. Fourth Edition (2000) Additional Material

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Laboratory / Application	1	20	X	X	X	X	X
Project	1	20	X	X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	20	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X	X	X	X
Total	4	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	1	10	10
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	20	20
Final Exam	1	30	30
		Total	180

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics			LO1
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions			LO2
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results			LO3 LO4
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals			LO5
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.