Sensors in Medical InstrumentationLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

After completion of this course the student understands the fundamental principles and methods used for physiological signal conditioning and can is able to choose suitable techniques and sensors to detect physiological information.The student can interpret errors and noise in biomedical measuring systems.

The student knows the basics of medical device regulations. In addition, the student learns the basic terminology used in the medical instrumentation field in order to communicate effectively with the related professionals

Content

Biopotential measurements
Noise in medical instrumentation
Sensor application examples
Basics of medical device regulations

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and competence comparable to the outcomes of the first year engineering studies and basic knowledge of sensor technology.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the fundamental principles and methods used for physiological signal conditioning and knows the most common techniques used for biomedical measurements.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the fundamental principles and methods used for physiological signal

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the in-depth management of the course contents, the student shows also capability and motivation to exploit the acquired knowledge into independent development of competence.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the fundamental principles and methods used for physiological signal conditioning and knows the most common techniques used for biomedical measurements.