Measurements of biological structures and functions are necessary in order to understand biological phenomena and life activities.
Various sensors and equipment are used in the biomedical measurements, and understanding of their principles and measuring
objects is important if we want to utilize them. This course deals with basic concepts and principles of biomedical measurements
through lectures and some simple experiments. In the latter part of this course, students analyse a biomedical measurement
technology or medical equipment in small groups. Following group consultations, they are required
to present their findings.
to present their findings.
Deepen their knowledge on biological characteristics and measurement principle in order to utilize the biological measurement
technologies.
- Be able to explain the basic concepts of biological phenomena and measurements.
- Be able to explain the working principles of sensors and measurement equipment.
- Be able to analyze the principles and applications of a biomedical measurements on their initiative.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Guidance & Introduction | Exercise questions | 60minutes |
| self-study & discussion about biomedical measurements | 120minutes | ||
| 2. | Biological structure and function | Exercise questions | 60minutes |
| self-study & discussion about biomedical measurements | 120minutes | ||
| 3. | Basic concepts of measurement | Exercise questions | 60minutes |
| self-study & discussion about biomedical measurements | 120minutes | ||
| 4. | Detection of biosignals： Biosignals and sensors | Exercise questions | 60minutes |
| self-study & discussion about biomedical measurements | 120minutes | ||
| 5. | Biosignal processing I： Analogue processing | Exercise questions | 60minutes |
| self-study & discussion about biomedical measurements | 120minutes | ||
| 6. | Practice 1：Basic measurements with electrical circuit | Report１ | 120minutes |
| self-study & discussion about biomedical measurements | 60minutes | ||
| 7. | Biosignal processing II： Digital processing | Exercise questions | 60minutes |
| self-study & discussion about biomedical measurements | 120minutes | ||
| 8. | Practice 2：An experiment of psychophysics (two-point testing) | Report 2 | 120minutes |
| self-study & discussion about biomedical measurements | 60minutes | ||
| 9. | Class cancellation (to attend an academic meeting) | Report 2 | 120minutes |
| self-study & discussion about biomedical measurements | 60minutes | ||
| 10. | Acquisition of biomedical information： Representative biomedical technologies | Exam preparation | 180minutes |
| 11. | Examination | Exploration and determination of analysis target | 180minutes |
| 12. | Analysis of biomedical device：analysis | Analysis and preparation for presentation | 180minutes |
| 13. | Analysis of biomedical device: presentation | Report３ | 180minutes |
| 14. | Course summary | Review | 180minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2520minutes |
| Examination score | Exercise questions | Reports and presentation | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 25% | 0% | 10% | 35% |
| 2. | 25% | 0% | 10% | 35% |
| 3. | 5% | 5% | 20% | 30% |
| Total. | 55% | 5% | 40% | - |
The examination score, assignment submission rate, performance of the reports and presentation will be evaluated in a comprehensive
way. Students with total evaluation of above 60% earn the credits.
Class material is basically uploaded in LMS within the previous day.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable |
|---|---|
| Applicatable | Taking advantage of experience engaged in R&D of biomedical technology at a company, the significance and technical trend of biomedical measurement will be taught. |
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