Course syllabus for Introduction to biomedical engineering: Digital

Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-06 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameIntroduktion till medicinteknik: digital
  • CodeEEN225
  • Credits4.5 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 50131
  • Maximum participants30
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0123 Examination 4.5 c
Grading: TH		0 c0 c4.5 c0 c0 c0 c

In programmes

Examiner

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. Background in mathematics equivalent to what is obtained after two years at the engineering programs at Chalmers.
Recommended prerequisite: TMA982 - Linear systems and transforms

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 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 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.
  • give insights on system requirements for diagnosis and treatment in the health care environment.
  • describe, in general the basic principles of morality, ethics and patient safety in medicine.
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 theoretically 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 and equality perspective.
  • be able to generally discuss ethics, morality and patient safety.

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
  • Treatment methods
  • Basic understanding of processes for the production of medical devices

Organisation

The teaching is given in the form of prerecorded lectures.
  • 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

Literature

Enderle J., Blanchard S.M., Bronzino J., "Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Third Edition", Academic Press, 2012.

Examination including compulsory elements

Written exam. Grade: F, 3, 4, 5.

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.