Course Title: Biomedical Instrumentation and Electronics

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Biomedical Instrumentation and Electronics

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

EEET1414

City Campus

Undergraduate

125H Electrical & Computer Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015

EEET2493

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr Francisco Tovar Lopez

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3944

Course Coordinator Email: francisco.tovarlopez@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 12.11.09


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed EEET2255 Electronics before you commence this course. 

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.  

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.


Course Description

The aim of this course is to teach you the basic principles to create and understand instruments that measure quantities related to living biological systems.

We start by understanding fundamental concepts to create instruments, how most of the common sensors work. We will also understand the origin and nature of measurable physiological signals An important part of the course is the understanding of common techniques for signal conditioning (basic analogue filters, and amplification) to get suitable readings. 

An important part of the course is the understanding of common techniques for signal conditioning (basic analogue filters, and amplification). Practical laboratory session are designed to be followed at home with breadboards and passive electronic components, measurements, microprocessors and common-sensors implementation into devices, following online videos and live online sessions

Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onward. See the WAM information web page for more information.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH069P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours)

PLO 1: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific theories, principles and concepts and apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist domain of engineering. 
PLO 2: Utilise mathematics and engineering fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to design engineering systems for complex engineering challenges.  
PLO 4: Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity.

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH069 Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours)
BH071 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering) (Honours)
BH073 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)(Honours)
BH094ECHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic & Communication Engineering) (Honours) /Bachelor of Computer Science
BH097ECHDD Bachelor of Science (Physics) / Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic & Communication Engineering)(Honours)
BH109EEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship)
BH110EEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of Business (International Business)
BH111EEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)(Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)

1 Knowledge and Skill Base
1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
2 Engineering Application Ability
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Learn several signals that can be measured from the human body. Specific examples include temperature, electrical, and pressure signals;
  2. Understand how noise from the environment, instruments and other physiologic systems can create artifacts in instrumentation and be able to design components to condition the signal through signal conditioning circuits (bridges, divides, amplifiers, filters);
  3. Study the designs of several instruments used to acquire signals from living systems. Integrate information learned about biomedical signals, sensors and instrumentation design;
  4. Understand how flow and volume is measured;
  5. Understand how to create basic instruments for diagnostics through the integration of sensors electronics and microprocessors;
  6. Learn the principles of medical imaging.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as pre-recorded lectures, tutorials and laboratory practicals. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both. The basic theoretical background will be explained in the lectures and various real-world engineering problems will be discussed and analysed in the lectures and tutorials. The basic principles will also be demonstrated and reinforced through the laboratory sessions. Laboratory sessions are designed to be followed online through practical examples using breadboards and passive electronic components. No risk is involved.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.  


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. You will also use state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and computer software within the School during project and assignment work.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

This course has no hurdle requirements.

The assessment for this course consists of laboratories, assignments, seminar, and a major assessment time limited. Your ability to explain key concepts and demonstrate proficiency in biomedical instrumentation tasks will be assessed through a written take home limited to 48 hours, test, weekly homework. formative quizzes, and lab reports. 
Practical measurement skills will be assessed through written reports on laboratory exercises.
All assessment tasks will also assess your ability to critically analyse results and provide arguments to support design decisions. Written feedback will be provided on all assessment tasks. 

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Mid semester online test 
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

Assessment Task 2: Homework quizzes 
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

Assessment Task 3: Group Laboratory reports 
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Assessment 4: Take home assignment in a limited timeframe (48 hours). 
Weighting 40% 
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 3,4, 5

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.