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BIOMENG 341 : Bioinstrumentation and Design
Engineering
2020 Semester Two (1205) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse a measurement problem in bioengineering, suggest appropriate sensors for transducing the measurement, and apply appropriate signal processing and description techniques to quantify their results. Describing the range of metrics that can be used to define the characteristics of a signal. Correctly expressing quantities using the SI system of units. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 6.1)
- Identify the types of displacement, motion, temperature, force, pressure and flow sensors appropriate for use in bioinstrumentation systems, describe the physical principles behind their operation, define the electronic circuits that are used in transducing their output, list the pros and cons of each type of sensor and when one would be preferred over another. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 and 3.2)
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the characteristics and principles of optical sensors Demonstrate the ability to choose an appropriate sensor for an optical measurement Demonstrate an understanding of figures of merit of optical sensors Describe the techniques of brightfield, fluorescence and confocal microscopy. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of optical sensors and pulse oximetry (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.2)
- Demonstrate an ability to calculate the exponential form of the Fourier transform and inverse Fourier transform of simple functions. Be able to calculate the convolution, differential, and integral of simple functions using the Fourier transform and inverse Fourier transform. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.2)
- Demonstrate an ability to calculate the Laplace transform and inverse Laplace transform of simple functions. Be able to calculate the convolution, differential, and integral of simple functions using the Laplace transform and inverse Laplace transform. Demonstrate an ability to solve initial value differential problems using the unilateral Laplace transform. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.2)
- Demonstrate an ability to represent simple mechanical and electrical systems as idealised linear differential/integral/algebraic systems. Demonstrate an understanding of the time and frequency characteristics of first and second order differential/integral/algebraic linear systems. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.2)
- Articulate and demonstrate an understanding of the effect of proportional feedback on the impulse, step, and oscillatory response of first and second order linear systems. Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of integral and differential feedback elements on the control of linear systems. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.2)
- Explain the physics of electrode characteristics and when one type of electrode is preferred over another; explain the design and function of a typical biopotential amplifier. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.2)
- Demonstrate knowledge of the main steps in the engineering design process, and the ability to apply them to a bioinstrumentation design project. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1 and 6.2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
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| Assignments | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| Laboratories | 5% | Individual Coursework |
| Test | 5% | Individual Coursework |
| Project | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Final Exam | 50% | Individual Coursework |
| 5 types | 100% |
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The in-course assessment can only improve a student's final grade by a maximum of 10% over the examination percentage.
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect 3 hours of lectures per week until week 8. Two-hour supervised laboratory sessions will be held during weeks 1-6; project sessions will be held at the same allocated time during weeks 7-12. Labs will be disseminated at the start of each week, and the content is completable with two hours of effort.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Due to student feedback from previous years, the number of assignments has been reduced from 5 to 4. Lab assignments will be distributed at the start of the week, and will be due at the start of the following week. Students may choose to work on the labs throughout the week in their own time, but a supervised laboratory session will be held at 1pm - 3pm Fridays (during which time teaching assistants will be available in the lab).
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.