Biomedical Engineering - an introduction, 7.5 Credits

Contents

Healthcare today is technically advanced and development is moving forward quickly. Innovative technical solutions will have a decisive role in the healthcare of the future. The course provides an introduction to current biomedical applications and modalities used for diagnostics and therapy in clinical physiology, clinical neurophysiology, laboratory medicine, surgery and intensive care. The course introduces digital soultions for remote care and how medical information is handled. It also covers how physiological signals are recorded and interpreted. The course gives an insight into current and sustainable medical technology development from a future perspective. The course includes mandatory laboratory work, demonstrations and study visits.

The course includes two parts

1. Theory part, 5 credits

2. Laboratory part, 2.5 credits

Expected learning outcomes

Expected study results

After completing the course, the student must be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• Explain current Biomedical Engineering methods and modalities.
• Explain why one must use signal analysis to condition measured measurement signals.
• Describe how medical information is handled within healthcare
• Describe why medical equipment is special in terms of safety and measurement.

Skill and ability

• Measure and analyze physiological signals from the human body.
• Apply the acquired knowledge to medical issues
• Compare different methods with regard to basic physical principles and areas of use.

Valuing ability and approach

• Reflect on patient safety in connection with the use of medical technology.
• Discuss and reflect on sustainable development and the engineer's role in future healthcare.

Required Knowledge

Basic measurement technology, 7.5 credits or basic electronics 7.5 credits, or equivalent. English A/5 and Swedish for basic eligibility for university studies if the education is given in Swedish

Form of instruction

The teaching is conducted in the form of lectures, demonstrations as well as supervised seminars and laboratory work. Participation in laboratories, study visits and demonstrations are compulsory. Teaching can take place in English.

Examination modes

Examination

Module 1: Theory part 5 credits The part is examined with a written exam. The grade on the part is assessed as Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass not without commendation (4) or Pass with commendation (5). Two non-mandatory tests give extra points that can be credited on the exam at the first exam.

Module 2: Laboratory part 2.5 credits. The part is examined with written laboratory reports and active participation in demonstrations and study visits. The grade on the part is assessed as Fail (U) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

The entire course is given one of the grades Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with Distinction (VG). The grade is only given when all mandatory elements have been approved.

A student who has received a passing result on an exam may not take a new exam.

The examiner can decide on deviations from the examination form of the syllabus. Individual adaptation of the form of examination must be considered based on the student's needs. The form of examination is adapted within the framework of the curriculum's expected study results. A student who needs an adapted examination, and who has received a decision on the right to support from the coordinator for students with disabilities at the Student Centre, must request adaptation from the department responsible for the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on an adapted examination, which is then notified to the student.
 

Other regulations

In the event that the course plan ceases to apply or undergoes major changes, students are guaranteed at least three exam opportunities (including regular exam opportunities) according to the regulations in the course plan in which the student was originally course registered for a maximum of two years from the time the previous course plan ceased to apply.