HL2002 Medical Instrumentation and Signal Processing 6.0 credits
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Fields covered by the course are physiological sensing devices, the origins and meaning of biosignals, electrodes for measurements of biosignals, and physiological instrumentation. Methods for measurements of pressure, flow and volume will be discussed in the context of blood and respiratory gases. Signal processing applied to biosignals. Potentials, limitations and sources of errors in various methods.
The material will be presented during a number of lectures. Participants will then apply the material in some homework (of the type calculations), and in 2 laboratory exercises.
Intended learning outcomes
The course provides insight in principles, applications and design of medical sensing systems and in the signals originating from such systems. Presentation will be on a general level in parallel with clinical examples of devices.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Medical engineering, basic course, 7E1101, HL1007, HL2006 or corresponding course.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Brown BH et al, Institute of Physics Publishing, 1999.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Examinsation, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Written examination 6 cr.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
5A1414 Radiation Detectors and Medical Imaging systems, 5 p
7E1112 Implants and biomaterials, 4p,
7E1114 Radiation physics and biology, 4p,
7E1115 Engineering in intensive care and anestehsia, 4p,
7E1110 Quality and regulatory aspects on medical devices, 2p.
Contact
Supplementary information
The number of participants is limited.