3 ECTS credits
85 u studietijd
Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4018366FNR voor alle studenten in het 1e semester met een gespecialiseerd master niveau.
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).
For more information, please look at the course specification on the following link:
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.
De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Andere bepaalt 100% van het eindcijfer
Binnen de categorie Examen Andere dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
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Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Startplan (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profiel Radiation Physics (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profiel Biomechanics and Biomaterials (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profiel Sensors and Medical Devices (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profiel Neuro-Engineering (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Standaard traject (NIEUW) (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profiel Artificial intelligence and Digital Health (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)