ECE4081 Medical instrumentation
Faculty of Engineering
ECE4081 Medical instrumentation is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ECE3161.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECE4081
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ECE4081
No unit lists ECE4081 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
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 fluoroscopy. In addition, the operating principles of a wide range of medical and laboratory instruments will be explored, ranging from pH meters to gene sequencers, pressure transducers to anaesthetic machines.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- ReportThreshold hurdle5%
- Physiological signal analysis sessionsThreshold hurdle20%
- Research projectThreshold hurdle35%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
To understand the generation of electrical signals in the body
- 2
To apply engineering principles to recording and analysis of electrical signals in the body
- 3
To apply basic chemistry to sensors
- 4
To understand the principles and operation of optical instrumentation
- 5
To become familiar with a range of hospital equipment.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories33 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Where it fits
ECE4081 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Yan Wong
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Yan Wong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE4081?
You need ECE3161 before you enrol.
When is ECE4081 offered?
In 2021, ECE4081 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ECE4081?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE4081 have an exam?
No. ECE4081 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ECE4081?
ECE4081 is part of Biomedical engineering; Electrical and computer systems engineering; Electrical engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.