Module Details

Module Code: INTR7011
Title: Biomedical Electronic Systems
Long Title: Biomedical Electronic Systems
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will introduce biomedical students to electronic circuits and systems which are used in biomedical equipment. It will enable them to make informed decisions and choices about electronic sub-systems of biomedical equipment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the principle of operation of electrical power supplies. Explain, analyse and quantify important parameters.
LO2 Implement a cicruit using ADCs and/or DACs. Explain, analyse and quantify the important parameters and terms used when dealing with ADCs and DACs.
LO3 Implement a circuit with sensors commonly used in biomedical applications. Specify common methods for interfacing sensors to electronic systems in biomedical applications.
LO4 Explain the architecture of common electrical motors. Explain and quantify the parameters needed to specify a motor for a particular application.
LO5 Describe electrical and electronic systems designed to address safety issues when dealing with patients.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Electrical power supplies
Theory of operation of power supplies. Commonly used terms and parameters to specify performance.
ADCs and DACs.
Common terminology when using ADCs and DACs. Theory of operation of different converter architectures and how the design affects the choice of converter for a particular application.
Safety
Techniques for guaranteeing patient and user safety when dealing with electrical equipment.
Sensor
Common sensors and how they convert pysical quantities to electrical values. Limitations of sensors in accuracy, resolution, range, cost, etc. Circuitry for interfacing sensors to electronic equipment : amplifiers, buffers, filters, etc.
Motors.
Design of electrical motors. Important parameters for specifying performance.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment of practical demonstration of theoretical concepts.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment of practical demonstration of theoretical concepts.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment of practical demonstration of theoretical concepts.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment of theoretical concepts.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and calculation. Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical experience of theoretical concepts. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Self directed study of course material Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and calculation. Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Practical experience of theoretical concepts. Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent Learning Non Contact Self directed study of course material Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Floyd. (2011), Eletronic Devices, 9th. [ISBN: 978-013254986].
  • Floyd. (2013), Digial Fundamentals, 10th. [ISBN: 978-129202562].
  • John G. Webster. (2014), Measurement, Instrumentation, and Sensors Handbook, 2nd. [ISBN: 978-143984883].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBIME_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering 5 Elective
CR_EMECH_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 5 Elective