COURSE
CODE
COURSE NAME
L-T-P-C
YEAR OF
INTRODUCTION
EC365
Biomedical Engineering
3-0-0-3
2015
Prerequisite: Nil
Course objectives:
The purpose of this course is:
1. To introduce student to basic biomedical engineering technology
2. To understand the anatomy & physiology of major systems of the body in designing
equipment for medical treatments.
3. To impart knowledge about the principle and working of different types of bio-medical
electronic equipment/devices.
Syllabus:
Human body-overview, Physiological systems of body, Measurement of physiological
parameters, Assisting and therapeutic devices, Medical laboratory equipments, Telemetry in
patient care, Patient safety, Medical imaging system
Expected outcome:
On completion of this course, the students will be able:
1. To understand diagnosis and therapy related equipments.
2. To understand the problem and identify the necessity of equipment for diagnosis and
therapy.
3. To understand the importance of electronics engineering in medical field.
4. To understand the importance of telemetry in patient care
Text Books:
1. K S Kandpur, “Hand book of Biomedical instrumentation”, Tata McGraw Hill 2nd e/d.
2. Leslie Cromwell, Fred J. Weibell, Erich A. Pfeiffer, Biomedical Instrumentation and
Measurements, PHI, 2nd Edition, 2004
References:
1. J. J. Carr, “Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology”, Pearson Education 4th
e/d.
2. John G Webster, “Medical Instrumentation application and design”, John Wiley 3rd e/d.
3. Richard Aston, “Principle of Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurement”. Merrill
Education/Prentice Hall.
4. Barbara Christe, Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation, Cambridge University
Press, 2008.
Course Plan
Module
Course content
Hours
Sem. Exam
Marks
I
Introduction to bio-medical instrumentation system,
overview of anatomy and physiological systems of the
body.
1
15
Sources of bio-electric potential: Resting and action
potential, propagation of action potentials. Bioelectric
potentials examples (ECG, EEG, EMG, ERG, EOG,
EGG, etc introduction only.)
2
Electrode theory: Nernst relation
Bio potential electrodes: Microelectrodes, skin surface
electrodes, needle electrodes.
1
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