3 ECTS credits
85 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4018366FNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.

Semester
1st semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
English
Partnership Agreement
Under interuniversity agreement for degree program
Faculty
Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen
Department
Electronics and Informatics
External partners
Universiteit Gent
Educational team
Decaan IR (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
24 contact hours Lecture
8 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
Course Content

Position of the course
This course aims to give the students insight into the functioning of healthy brains and how these are affected in most common neurological disorder. Different techniques to measure the signals of the brain and to modulate the function of specific brain areas will be described.
Contents
Introduction to working mechanism of brain; Overview of neurological disorders; Functional and anatomical imaging with MRI; Elektro-encefalography (EEG) and Magnetoencephalography (MEG); Techniques for neuromodulation (DBS, TMS, VNS, tDCS, cortical stimulation).

 

Course material
Digital course material (Required) : For more information, please look at the course specification on the following link, http://studiegids.ugent.be/2015/EN/studiefiches/E010380.pdf
Additional info

For more information, please look at the course specification on the following link:

http://studiegids.ugent.be/2015/EN/studiefiches/E010380.pdf

Learning Outcomes

General competencies

  • You have insight in the working principles of the brain and a basic knowledge of most common neurological disorders.
  • You have an insight in the background, methods and interpretaion of the different techniques to measure brain activity and signals.
  • You understand the different neuromodulation techniques and how these are used to study the function of specific brain structures and to influence regions in neurological disorders.
     

This course contributes to the following programme outcomes of the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering:

MA_A:  KNOWLEDGE ORIENTED COMPETENCES

1. exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering
3. the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes
4. reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity)
6. correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
8. collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team
 

MA_B: ATTITUDE

12. a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society
 

MA_C: SPECIFIC BIOMEDICAL KNOWLEDGE

18. To apply acquired knowledge and skills for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of biomedical products, systems and techniques  in the health care sector.

 

 

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Other Exam with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

NA

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Startplan
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Radiation Physics
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Sensors and Medical Devices
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Neuro-Engineering
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Standaard traject (NIEUW)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Artificial intelligence and Digital Health