3 ECTS credits
90 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4017597DNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (D) Master - preliminary level.
- Electrical networks (DC and AC) including linearity, Thévenin and Norton schematics, Bode diagrams and Cole-Cole plots with specific biomedical applications: cells, tissues, organs.
- Operational amplifiers and circuits with specific focus on biomedical instrumentation.
- Feedback and its effects on the behaviour of electronic circuits
- Bio-impedance sensors: comparison of various techniques: bridge methods, 2- verus 4 points measurements, balanced and auto-balancing techniques
- Veldeffect componenten zoals de metaal-oxide-halfgeleider (MOS)-capaciteit, MOS-veld effect transistor (MOS-FET), Ionen-selectieve FET, Enzyme en DNA gelinkte FETs met bijzondere aandacht voor extern invloeden op de drempelspanning.
- Analysis of measurement systems, interference noise, front-ends +ADC, black box behaviour
Practical exercises aim to make the student familiar with the calculus of basic electronic circuits with focus on biomedical circuits applications, comprising resistances, capacitors, operational amplifiers, but also biomedical matter. Consequently practical measurement labs will be organized to get familiar with the practical measurement aspects.
The last part of the practical work consists of a project work: a practical contribution to the realization of a biomedical measurement system, with special emphasis on the safety aspects (e.g. galvanic shielding via opto-electronic coupling). After having tested this biomedical measurement system, the students will measure biomedical signals (ECG) on the human body and the results will be critically analyzed. A report will be prepared in team and a oral evaluation will take place on an individual basis.
Course with references to literature.
Acquire basic knowledge about electronic devices, sensors and measurement systems applied in the biomedical domain. Acquire insights on passive and active electrical properties of the human body: cells, tissue, organs. The acquired knowledge must allow the student to pick up the evolutions in the domain of biomedical sensors and instrumentation and apply them in practical situations.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 75% of the final mark.
PRAC Report determines 25% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Report category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Oral examination: Students get a few questions about the content of the course with a very small moment to consult the course material. After this small inspection moment, the student prepare their answers in a closed book framework. Finally oral discussion with the examinator.
The report of the WPO assignment will be prepared in group and evaluated as a group work. Afterwards an oral discussion about the written report will take place on an individual base. Course and report material may be consulted.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)