Duration
30h Th, 15h Pr, 20h Labo., 20h Proj.
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Engineering | 5 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical Engineering | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The unit content covers wireless inductive power links and telemetry for medical implants, implantable as well as non-invasive medical electronics, bio-instrumentation and signal conditioning circuits, biopotential amplifiers, and safety of electrical equipment.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
After attending the course students will be familiar with:
- Sensing and conditioning weak biopotential signals.
- Electrical safety.
- Noninvasive recording of ECG, PPG, IPG and other physiological signals.
- Powering of implants using inductive coupling.
- Telemetry for biomedical implants.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- 12 lectures.
- 4 tutorials.
- one practical project (ECG front-end design).
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Students will be split in two groups: GROUP A and GROUP B.
We will alternate the planned activities weekly between GROUP A and GROUP B, so as to reduce the number of students in the class room and in the lab.
As soon as you have registered for this unit, please fill in the Google spreadsheet here below and select GROUP A or GROUP B (max 18 students per group):
Bioelectronics group schedule
Consult the group schedule to know when you should come to class, go to the lab, or stay home and watch the recordings online:
Bioelectronics course schedule
The lectures and tutorials will be recorded, and uploaded on "Mes Cours" on the following Wednesday (24h computing time required to compile a recording).
DO NOT COME TO CLASS OR THE LAB WHEN IT IS NOT YOUR TURN.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
The organisation of the unit will be adapted during the semester following the specific guidelines of the university. Lectures will be recorded throughout the entire unit.
Recommended or required readings
Slides.
Recommended reading:
- R. Sarpeshkar, Ultra Low Power Bioelectronics, Cambridge University Press, 2010.
- J. G. Webster, Medical Instrumentation: Apllication and Design, 4th edition, Wiley, 2010.
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Depending on the COVID-measures, the exam will be held at the university or online. The examination will consist of a series of multiple choice questions and open questions, and will cover the theory, tutorial and project work content. The specific exam format will be discussed during the last lecture. In case the exam is held at the university, the exam will be a closed-book assessment (a formula sheet will be appended to the exam and distributed beforehand through "Mes Cours". Basic non-programmable calculators will be allowed). In case the exam is held online, it will be an open-book assessment.
Marking:
- written exam (60%).
- group project (40%).
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Refer to "Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)" section here above.
Contacts
Jean-Michel Redouté
jean-michel.redoute@uliege.be