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 face to face
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;
  • explain the principles of biomedical instrumentation
  • describe biomedical measurements
  • interpret physiological pressure, volume, flow and sound
  • understand the generation of biopotentials and systems to measure them
  • compare biomedical instumentation
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.
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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
1 Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation & Measurement: Basic Concepts Webster JG. Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed. 2010 John Wiley & Sons: New York. Chp 1.
2 Basic sensors, transducers, switches, relays and potentiometers Webster JG. Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed. 2010 John Wiley & Sons: New York. Chp 2.
3 Biopotential Amplifiers and op amps. Webster JG. Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed. 2010 John Wiley & Sons: New York. Chp 3.
4 Origin of biopotentials Webster JG. Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed. 2010 John Wiley & Sons: New York. Chp 4.
5 Electrocardiographs (ECG), Electroencephalographs EEG) Webster JG. Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed. 2010 John Wiley & Sons: New York. Chp 5.
6 Biopotential Electrodes Webster JG. Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed. 2010 John Wiley & Sons: New York. Chp 6.
7 Biopotential Amplifiers Webster JG. Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed. 2010 John Wiley & Sons: New York. Chp 7.
8 Midterm Exam
9 Blood Pressure and Sound Measurements course notes
10 Blood Flow and Volume Measurements course notes
11 Respiratory System Webster JG. Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed. 2010 John Wiley & Sons: New York. Chp 8.
12 Therapeutic Devices Webster JG. Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed. 2010 John Wiley & Sons: New York. Chp 9.
13 Clinical Lab Instruments Webster JG. Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed. 2010 John Wiley & Sons: New York. Chp 10.
14 Electrical Safety Webster JG. Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed. 2010 John Wiley & Sons: New York. Chp 11.
15 Medical Ultrasonography
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Webster JG. Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed. 2010 John Wiley & Sons: New York.

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 Exam
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
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
16
4
64
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
14
Presentation / Jury
-
Project
-
-
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
18
Final Exams
1
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