R-2021UG Syllabus for 21EC306T
VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI – 66
(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Course 21EC306T Semester V
code
Category Professional Elective Course (PEC) L T P C
Course MEDICAL ELECTRONICS 3 0 0 3
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
To learn the sources of bio potentials and the measurement process.
To determine the various clinical parameters of the human body
To explain the assistive devices that enhances the overall well being
To explain the operation of physiotherapy and electrotherapy equipments
To Explore the recent trends and developments in biomedical field
PREREQUISITE
Knowledge on Human body structure and Electronic circuits.
COURSE OUTCOMES
CO. Blooms
Course Outcome
No. level
At the end of this course, students will be able to
CO 1 Understand the origin of bio potentials and their recording set up. C2
CO 2 Analyze the different methods of measuring the physiological and non C4
chemical parameters.
CO 3 Describe the various assist devices and imaging systems for diagnosis of C2
disease.
CO 4 Obtain knowledge on different physiotherapy equipment . C2
CO 5 Interpret the latest technology in the field of medicine. C3
Presented in Board of Studies meeting held on 17.06.2021(Approved)
Passed in the 4thAcademic Council Meeting dated 30.6.2022
Form No.CD 02 C Rev.No.00 Effective Date: 1/06/19
R-2021UG Syllabus for 21EC306T
VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI – 66
(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES
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3 3
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3 2
SYLLABUS ( Total contact hours = 45 Periods, No. of Credits = 3 )
UNIT I ELECTRO-PHYSIOLOGY AND BIO-POTENTIAL RECORDING 9
Source of Bio electric potentials, Bio -potential electrodes, biological amplifiers, ECG, EEG,
EMG, PCG, typical waveforms and signal characteristics
UNIT II BIO-CHEMICAL AND NON ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS MEASUREMENT 9
pH, PO2, PCO2, Colorimeter, Autoanalyser ,Blood flow meter, Cardiac output, respiratory,
blood pressure, temperature and pulse measurement, Blood Cell Counters.
UNIT III HUMAN ASSIST DEVICES AND IMAGING 9
Cardiac pacemakers, DC Defibrillator, Dialyser, Heart lung machine , Ventilators, Computer
tomography ,Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems(MRI).
UNIT IV PHYSIOTHERAPY AND ELECTROTHERAPY EQUIPMENTS 9
Tissue response -Short ware diathermy - Microwave diathermy - Ultrasonic therapy Unit -
Electrotherapy - FES, TENS - Bladder stimulator - Lithotripter system - Extra corporeal Shock
wave therapy- Electrical safety-IEC-60601 standard
UNIT V RECENT TRENDS IN MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION 9
Presented in Board of Studies meeting held on 17.06.2021(Approved)
Passed in the 4thAcademic Council Meeting dated 30.6.2022
Form No.CD 02 C Rev.No.00 Effective Date: 1/06/19
R-2021UG Syllabus for 21EC306T
VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI – 66
(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Telemedicine, Insulin Pumps, Radio pill, Endomicroscopy, LASER Applications
in Bio medical field, Brain machine interface, Lab on a chip.
LEARNING RESOURCES:
TEXT BOOKS
1. Leslie Cromwell, ―Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurement‖, Prentice Hall of
India, New Delhi, 2007.(UNIT I –V)
2. Khandpur, R.S., ―Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation‖, TATA McGraw-Hill, New
Delhi, 2003
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. John G.Webster, ―Medical Instrumentation Application and Design‖, 3rd Edition, Wiley
India Edition, 2007
2. Joseph J.Carr and John M.Brown, ―Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology‖,
John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2004
3.Principles of Biomedical Instrumentation by Andrew G. Webb, Cambridge University
Press, 2018
4.Lab on a chip, Techniques, circuit and Biomedical Application, Yehya.H. Galab, Artech
,2010
5. R. AnandNatarajan - Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements- PHI Learning, New
Delhi, 2nd edition, 2015.
Presented in Board of Studies meeting held on 17.06.2021(Approved)
Passed in the 4thAcademic Council Meeting dated 30.6.2022
Form No.CD 02 C Rev.No.00 Effective Date: 1/06/19
