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Medical instrumentation
ECE4081
Synopsis
This unit shows how engineering principles are used in the design and construction of biomedical instrumentation. This includes the 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. In addition, the operating principles of a wide range of medical and laboratory instruments will be explored, ranging from ECG machines, pressure transducers to cochlear and vision implants.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 4
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty
- Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (1)
- Electrical circuitsECE2131
What it unlocks
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Offerings (1)
- Second semesterClayton · FLEXIBLE
Listed in 3 areas of study
- Biomedical engineeringBiomedical devices stream
- Electrical and computer systems engineeringElectrical and computer systems engineering technical electives
- Robotics and mechatronics engineeringRobotics and mechatronics engineering technical electives