49261 Biomedical Instrumentation
6cp; 3hpw; availability: all coursesRequisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10067 Bachelor of Engineering OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09067 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma Professional Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09066 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10065 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10068 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09070 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Business OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09071 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Business Diploma Professional Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10339 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09123 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of International Studies OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09124 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of International Studies Diploma Professional Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09076 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Description
The subject explores the principles and design of medical instruments most commonly used in hospitals and their applications. This is a hands-on subject where students are given exposure for specific medical instrumentation used in a clinical setting. The subject focuses on three major health areas: cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, and physical disability. For each area, students learn its physiological or electrophysiological aspects and background, measurements of biopotentials and critical-care analytes for monitoring and diagnostic purposes, principles and design of biomedical devices for therapeutic purposes, and new developments for better treatment or assessment in the real world. The subject also aims to encourage the practice of good design.
Typical availability
Spring session, City campus
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