EE416 BIOMEDICAL SIGNALS, INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT

Course Code:5670416
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (3.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. YEŞİM SERİNAĞAOĞLU DOĞRUSÖZ
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

  • Students will learn basic physiology of the human body from an electrical engineering and mathematical modeling point of view.
  • Students will gain knowledge on measurement issues, related instrumentation and devices for biomedical signals.

Course Content

Fundamentals of biomedical signals, measurement and instrumentation; biomedical transducers; membrane biophysics, electrophysiology of excitable cells, membrane models; theory of bioelectrical signals, electrocardiography (ECG), electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG); biopotential electrodes; biopotential amplifiers and instrumentation techniques, electrical and patient safety; examples of monitoring, therapeutic and prosthetic devices.


Course Learning Outcomes

Students will

  • gain a broad understanding of the membrane electrophysiology.
  • learn the fundamentals of bioelectric fields, the theory of ECG, EEG, ENG, and EMG.
  • build knowledge on measurement issues and related instrumentation for bioelectrical signals.
  • build modeling and interpretation skills.
  • integrate and use knowledge from various courses including Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics.
  • use computer-based resources effectively.
  • gain knowledge of different types of transducers, their operating principles, and measurement techniques.
  • understand the origins of bioelectrical signals, 
  • learn and practice related transducers and measurement equipment,
  • understand and measure ECG, EMG, and nerve conduction velocity.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies