Course aims:

Bioelectrical measurements are introduced and magnetic key in vivo, the processing of extracting the noise and extract specific features, and electrical stimulation of tissues, knowledge of basic principles of physiology biosignals, medical signal measurement principles.
-Acquiring knowledge of medical signal acquisition: transducer, conditioning system, signal amplification and display.
-Knowledge of the operating principles of electronic medical devices for clinical diagnosis: EKG, EMG, EEG, operating principles of electronic medical devices for laboratory analysis, methods of protection in electronic medical devices.

Course Entry Requirements:

• Fundamental knowledge in electronics.

Course contents:

1.Getting electrophysiology and cellular bio-signs 2. The acquisition of electrophysiological signals 3. Investigation of the cardiovascular system 4. Electrocardiography 5. Investigate the nervous system and muscular 6. Electroencephalography 7. Investigation and treatment of respiratory 8. electrotherapy and Electrochirugie 9. electronic equipment for clinical laboratory 10. The use of laser radiation therapy investigation 11. The use of ultrasound in the investigation and treatment 12. Medical Imaging 13. Techniques investigation by computed tomography 14. magnetic resonance imaging

Teaching methods:

Lecture, conversation, exemplification, exercises.

Learning outcomes:

C1.1 Description electronic functionality of devices and circuits and fundamental methods of measuring electrical quantities C2.1 Characterization temporal, spectral and statistical signals C2.2 Explanation and interpretation methods of acquisition and signal processing C5.1 Defining specific elements identifying the areas of electronic devices and circuits: power electronics, automation systems, energy management, medical electronics, automotive electronics, consumer goods C6.1 Defining principles and methods underlying the manufacture, tuning, testing and servicing of appliances and equipment in the fields of applied electronics

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Write examn 40%, Projects/Assignments –40%; continuous assessment – 20%.

Recommended reading:

Sze S.M, Semiconductor Sensors, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1994;, John Wiley & Sons, London, 1994, -.
Steven W. Smith, The Scientist and Engineer's Guide to Digital Signal Processing, California Technical Publishing, 1997;, California Technical Publishing, California, 1997, -.
John W., Jr Clark, Michael R. Neuman, Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, John Wiley&Sons, 1997;, John G. Webster(editor), London, 1997, -.