Course Title: Biomedical Signals, Instrumentations and Measurement
Type of Course: Optional, Theory
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
Origin and major types of biological signals: Human body: cells and physiological systems, bioelectric potential, bio-potential electrodes and amplifiers, blood pressure, flow, volume and sound, electrocardiogram, electromyogram, electroencephalogram, phonocardiogram, vector cardiogram. Interpretation of bio-signals. Noise in bio-signals.
Measurement of bio-signals: transducers, amplifiers and filters. Measurement and detection of blood pressure. Blood flow measurement: plethysmograph and electromagnetic flow meter. Measurement of respiratory volumes and flow, related devices. X-ray. Tomograph: positron emission tomography and computed tomography. Magnetic resonance imaging. Ultrasonogram. Patient monitoring system and medical telemetry. Therapeutic devices: cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators. Electrical safety in bio instrumentations and sensing.
Introduction of the main physiological systems of human body and their functioning
Process of generation and transmission of bio-signals in cells, tissues and organs
Understanding of the characteristics of bio-signals in normal and abnormal conditions
Measurement of body signals for interpretation, diagnosis, and therapy
Design, development and modification of different types of medical devices
Fundamental understanding of concepts of Biology and Electronic Circuits courses
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understand the functioning of major human physiological systems | PO(a) | C2 | Lectures, Tutorials, Home works | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 2 | Interpret signals generated in different parts of human body | PO(b) | C3 | Lectures, Tutorials, Home works | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 3 | Analyze the measurement, recording and transmission biomedical signals | PO(b) | C4 | Lectures, Tutorials, Home works | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 4 | Design medical instruments to acquire medical signals and images | PO(c) | C5 | Lectures, Tutorials, Home works | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
| K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Lectures | Topic | COs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 1-6 | Introduction Different physiological systems |
CO1 |
| 3 | 7-9 | Bioelectric Potential: cell characteristics, generation and propagation of resting and action potentials, characteristics of potential in different physiological systems. | CO2 |
| 4-5 | 10-15 | Biomedical Signals: Characteristics and significances of ECG, EMG, EEG, ERG, etc. | CO2 |
| 6 | 16-18 | Biosensors: electrodes, transducers | CO3, CO4 |
| 7 | 19-21 | Bioelectric Amplifiers: requirements, characteristics, design | CO3, CO4 |
| 8 | 20-24 | Biomedical Instrumentations | CO3, CO4 |
| 9 | 25-27 | Biomedical Measurements: measurement of electrical and nonelectrical variables and parameters (ECG, EMG, EEG, heart rate, body fluids, etc.) | CO2, CO3 |
| 10 | 28-30 | Therapeutic Devices: pacemakers, defibrillators | CO3, CO4 |
| 11 | 31-33 | Biomedical Imaging: working and interpretation of X-ray, USG, CT, MRI, PET, SPECT | CO2, CO3 |
| 12 | 34-36 | Noise in Signals and Images: characteristics, detection and removal | CO3, CO4 |
| 13 | 37-39 | Emerging Technologies: patient monitoring, BCI, medical telemetry | CO3, CO4 |
| 14 | 40-42 | Review | --- |
Class participation will be judged by in-class evaluation; attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous assessment will be done in the form of quizzes, assignments, in-class evaluations.
Final Examination: A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the Term following the guideline of academic Council.
Class Participation 10%
Continuous Assessment 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
R Anandanatarajan: Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements, Prentice-Hall India
Webster: Medical instrumentation application and design, John Wiley & Sons
Cromwell, Weibell, Pfeiffer: Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements, Prentice-Hall India
Carr, Brown: Introduction to biomedical equipment technology, Prentice Hall India
Jerry L. Prince: Medical Imaging Signals and Systems
Online resources or supplementary materials will be shared with the class on a need basis
Besides going through relevant topics of the textbook, it is strongly advised that the students follow the class Lectures and discussions regularly for a thorough understanding of the topics.