Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit shows how engineering principles are used in the design and construction of biomedical instrumentation. This includes application of electrochemistry to biological membranes, application of cable theory to nerve axons, application of electronic design principles to the recording of biological electrical signals, application of quantitative optics to spectrometry and flourescopy. In addition, the operating principles of a wide range of medical and laboratory instruments will be explored, raning from pH meters to gene sequencers, pressure transducers to anaesthetic machines.

Objectives

To understand the generation of electrical signals in the body.
To apply engineering principles to recording and analysis of electrical signals in the body.
To apply basic chemistry to sensors
To understand the principles and operation of optical instrumentation.
To become familiar with a range of hospital equipment.

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%. Student must achieve a mark of 45% in each component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory/practice classes and 6 hours private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2061, PHY2011

Prohibitions

ECE3801, ECE5081, ECE5801