The course syllabus contains changes
See changesCourse syllabus adopted 2022-02-16 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameMedicinteknik, en introduktion
- CodeEEN070
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTKELT
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyElectrical Engineering
- DepartmentELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 50138
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsNo
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0119 Examination 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c |
| |||||
| 0219 Laboratory 1 c Grading: UG | 1 c | ||||||
| 0319 Project 2 c Grading: TH | 2 c |
In programmes
- TKAUT - AUTOMATION AND MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING, Year 3 (elective)
- TKBIO - BIOENGINEERING, Year 3 (compulsory elective)
- TKELT - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, Year 3 (compulsory elective)
Examiner
Hana Dobsicek Trefna- Associate Professor, Signal Processing and Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Basic knowledge in signal processing or linear transforms, mechanics and electric circuits. Basic knowledge in programming. Background in mathematics equivalent to what is obtained after two years at the engineering programs at Chalmers.Aim
The course aims to introduce important biomedical engineering concepts and methods and to create an understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with measuring, analyzing and influencing phenomena in the human body.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
Knowledge and understandingTo pass the course the student must
- know the different organs of the human body and how they work together
- have basic knowledge in bioinstrumentation, biomedical sensors and signals and medical imaging
- be familiar with basic principles of how different body phenomena can be measured and analysed through insights in the body's mechanical as well as electrical properties.
- know which requirements are placed on systems for diagnosis and treatment in the health care environment.
- be familiar with basic principles of morality, ethics and patient safety in medicine and how this affects the development of medical technology.
Skills and Abilities
To pass the course the student must
- be able to analyse medical technology systems and understand their limitations and possibilities.
- be able to break down biomedical engineering problems into smaller sub-problems.
- be able to do basic analysis of mechanical and electrical issues related to the body.
- be able to apply its knowledge in bioinstrumentation, biomedical sensors and signals and medical imaging to describe how different medical technology solutions work.
- be able to roughly assess the plausibility of medical technology solutions based on the morality and ethics perspective.
- be able to discuss ethics, morality and patient safety.
- be able to describe a development process for a medical device.
Content
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Aspects of ethics, morality and patient safety
- Basics in bio-instrumentation, sensors and medical signal processing
- Foundations in medical imaging techniques and image processing
- Basic understanding of processes for the production of medical devices
Organisation
Lectures- Introduction
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Humans as electrical systems
- Basics in bio-instrumentation, sensors and medical signal processing
- Ethics, morality and patient safety
- Medical signals and signal processing
- Medical imaging methods
- Medical image analysis
- The development process for a medical device
- Guest lectures from industry and health care
- The development of a medical device
Laborations
- ECG lab
- 2 Study visits at Sahlgrenska
Literature
Enderle J., Blanchard S.M., Bronzino J., "Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Third Edition", Academic Press, 2012.Examination including compulsory elements
The final grade is given as a weighted average of the grade on the written test and the grade on the project.
- A written exam of maximum 75 points in the end of the course.
- A project of maximum of 100 points.
Attendance at demonstrations and laboratory work is required. Approved Quiz and Laboratory report are required for this module.
To obtain the final grade, all examination elements must be approved.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.
The course syllabus contains changes
- Changes to course rounds:
- 2022-10-18: Added to program plan [Course round 1] added to programme plan for TKAUT grade 3 by UOL
- 2022-09-06: Added to program plan [Course round 1] added to programme plan for TKBIO grade 3 by UOL
- 2022-10-18: Added to program plan [Course round 1] added to programme plan for TKAUT grade 3 by UOL
- Change made on course round in programme overview:
- 2022-09-06: Grouping Grouping changed by UOL
[Compulsory elective. The following courses are electives for third year students. A Tracks project in the course TRA100 can potentially be used as a compulsory elective course after evaluation and approval of content. Contact the Director of Studies TKBIO. (IEK415, KAA052, KMG042, KOK081, TMA982). Requirements 2 course(s). In TKBIO Year 3] EEN070 added to group
- 2022-09-06: Grouping Grouping changed by UOL