Course syllabus for Introduction to biomedical engineering

Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-21 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameIntroduktion till medicinteknik
  • CodeEEN071
  • 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 50146
  • Maximum participants70
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0123 Laboratory 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c
0223 Project 1.5 c
Grading: TH		 1.5 c
0323 Examination 4.5 c
Grading: TH		 4.5 c
  • 27 Maj 2024 pm J
  • 21 Aug 2024 am J

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Examiner

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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 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. The purpose is further to provide an understanding of the practical use of these systems through study visits to hospital and through laboratory exercises. Students will extend their knowledge about a medical device development procedures via a project work.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

Knowledge and understanding

To pass the course the student must
  • know the different organs of the human body and how they work together
  • have basic knowledge in bioinstrumentation, sensors, biomedical signals and medical imaging and how to apply them for therapeutical purposes.
  • be able to apply the knowledge to acquire and signal process biosignals
  • 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 practically apply its knowledge in bioinstrumentation, sensors and biomedical 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, ethics, equality as well as health care perspective.
  • be able to discuss ethics, morality, equality and patient safety.
  • be able to describe the generalized product development process for a medical device as well as implement the important aspects of the EU regulatory framework practically

Content

  • Ethics, morality and patient safety
  • Basic anatomy and physiology
  • Body as an electrical system
  • Basics in bio-instrumentation, sensors and medical signal processing
  • Medical signals and signal processing
  • Medical imaging methods and image analysis
  • Treatment methods
  • The development process for a medical device

Organisation

The teaching is given in the form of lectures and classes in smaller groups as well as in demonstrations and labs. The course also includes a group work. Detailed information is provided on the course's website before the start of the course.

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.