Bioinstrumentation (BMEN90033)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject involves the fundamental theory, design and operational principles of biomedical instrumentation and measurement systems applied to biomedical applications. This includes the design of sensors and electronics for measurement and analysis of physiological parameters of the body and organs.

The subject provides theory and practical exposure to understanding the basis of physiological signals and analysing biomedical signals, including hands-on experience in designing and building bioinstrumentation systems that can measure biological signals including electromyography (EMG), electrocardiography (ECG), electroencephalography (EEG), human motion, blood pressure and other measurements.

Topics include:

  • Biomedical sensors and transducers: focus on the design, operation and function of a range of biomedical instruments, components and sensors such as biopotential measurement systems (EEG, EMG, ECG), human motion and force sensors (accelerometers, video motion analysis, strain gauges, load cells, force platforms), blood pressure measurements, cardiac and respiratory measurement and surgical instruments.
  • Circuits: Operational amplifier (op amp) circuit design and application, including instrumentation amplifiers, feedback amplifiers and stability.
  • Electrical safety and systems: power supplies, alternating and direct current circuits, industrial/medical electrical safety, signal grounding, ground loops, electrical isolation, sources of internal and external noise, interference and shielding, signal-to-noise ratio.
  • Signal processing: single/multi-channel acquisition systems, filtering, signal conditioning, signal processing, data conversion and data presentation.

These topics will be complemented by exposure to software tools for electronic circuit simulation and further development of laboratory skills through workshops

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Describe the basis of biological signal generation and measurements
  • Describe a range of methods used to diagnose, monitor and manage health conditions
  • Apply and evaluate safety concepts for biomedical instrumentation and clinical implementation
  • Design, develop and analyse biomedical measurement equipment and electronics
  • Use software tools to design and analyse bioinstrumentation system
  • Analyse and interpret data from biomedical instruments

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

BMEN30008 Biosystems Design

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  • Continuous assessment of project work through submitted laboratory reports (40%), performed in small groups of 2-4 students. Requires approximately 50-60 hours of work per student. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 are assessed in the continuous assessment. Assessed throughout semester (week 1 -12)
  • One mid-semester test of 50 minute duration (10%). ILOs 1, 2, 3 are assessed in the mid-semester test. Held in within week 6-8
  • One end-of-semester examination of up to 3 hour duration (50%). ILOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 are assessed in the end-of-semester exam. Held in the end-of-semester examination period.

 Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the end of semester examination to pass the subject.

 

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorDavid Grayden
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours60 hours: 3 hours of lectures per week, 2 hour workshop per week
    Total time commitment200 hours
    Pre teaching requirementsNone
    Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019
    Last self-enrol date15 March 2019
    Census date31 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 May 2019
    Assessment period ends28 June 2019

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Webb, Andrew G. (2018)  Principles of Biomedical Instrumentation Cambridge University Press ISBN 978-1-107-11313-8

    Recommended texts and other resources

    Enderle, J (2006) Bioinstrumentation  Morgan & Claypool Publishers

    Webster, J (ed) (2004) Bioinstrumentation John Wiley & Sons 

    Webster, J (ed) (2010) Medical instrumentation John Wiley & Sons, 4th edition

    Rangayyan, R (2015) Biomedical Signal Analysis John Wiley & Sons, 2nd edition

    Hayes, T (2016) Learning the Art of Electronics Cambridge University Press

    Hambley, A (2011) Electrical Engineering  Pearson, 5th edition

    Nilsson, J, Riedel, S (2015) Electric Circuits Pearson, 10th edition

    Sedra, A: Microelectronic circuits Oxford University Press

     

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)Biomedical
    Specialisation (formal)Biomedical with Business
  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022