The objectives of this course are to identify the basic electronic equipments in the medical field used for clinical and research purposes, to apply engineering principles to solving problems encountered in
medicine and biomedical research and to obtain qualitative & quantitative knowledge through different instruments which can help for analysis of disorders.
Prerequisite(s)
NONE
Corequisite(s)
NONE
Special Requisite(s)
NONE
Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Esra Saatçi
Course Assistant(s)
NONE
Schedule
Tuesday 09:00-12:00
Office Hour(s)
Monday 14:00-15:00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Oral presentation, practice
Principle Sources
Webster, J.G., (2010), “Medical Instrumentation Application and Design”, John Wiley & Sons
Other Sources
Aston, J., (1990), “Principles of Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurement”, Merrill Publishing Company
Enderle, J.D., Blanchard, S.M., Bronzino, J.D., (2008), “Introduction to Biomedical Engineering”, Wiley
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation
Oral presentation and practice
2. Week
The Origin of Biopotentials
Oral presentation and practice
3. Week
The Electrocardiography and The Electroencephalography
Oral presentation and practice
4. Week
Biomedical electrodes and displacement sensors
Oral presentation and practice
5. Week
Temperature sensors
Oral presentation and practice
6. Week
Optic sensors
7. Week
Blood Pressure Measurements
Oral presentation and practice
8. Week
Midterm
Oral presentation and practice
9. Week
Blood Flow Measurements
Oral presentation and practice
10. Week
Defibrillator and Pacemakers
Oral presentation and practice
11. Week
Therapeutic and Prosthetic Devices
12. Week
Respiratory Measurements
Oral presentation and practice
13. Week
Clinical Laboratory Equipment
Oral presentation and practice
14. Week
Electrical Safety
Oral presentation and practice
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Project(s)
1
20
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Have a basic understanding of medical terminology, relevant for biomedical instrumentation
LO-2
Describe how biopotentials emerge from the body, how they are modelled and measured
LO-3
Explain the features of the normal ECG, identify the problems and the solutions on the ECG instrumentation
LO-4
Have an understanding of the basic physics of various biomedical transducers, such as electrodes, displacement transducers, temperature and optic sensors
LO-5
Describe the well-known methods of the blood pressure and blood flow measurement
LO-6
Understand the basic principles of commonly used therapeutic and prosthetic devices
LO-7
Explain the electrical safety principles in the hospitals
