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 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ECE2131.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 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 2022 handbook.
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2022
| 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
Analyse major design components of common medical devices and evaluate the benefits of common hospital equipment.
- 2
Integrate and apply engineering principles to record and analyse electrical signals in the body.
- 3
Assess the quality of medical devices through the analysis of physiological signals using the knowledge of how these signals are generated in the body.
- 4
Engage with project collaborators to research and design medical devices by analysing design issues surrounding medical device technology.
- 5
Justify through presentations the outcomes of research and design of a medical device to a wide audience.
- 6
Function as an effective team member by participating in all group activities and conducting regular self- and peer-assessment of individual and team performance.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories24 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 6-9 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 3 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Yan Wong
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Yan Wong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE4081?
You need ECE2131 before you enrol.
When is ECE4081 offered?
In 2022, 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; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.