HL2002 Medical Instrumentation and Signal Processing 6.0 credits

Fields covered by the course are physiological sensing devices, the origins and meaning of biosignals, electrodes for measurements of biosignals, and physiological instrumentation. Methods for measurements of pressure, flow and volume will be discussed in the context of blood and respiratory gases. Signal processing applied to biosignals. Potentials, limitations and sources of errors in various methods.

The material will be presented during a number of lectures. Participants will then apply the material in some homework (of the type calculations), and in 2 laboratory exercises.

The course provides insight in principles, applications and design of medical sensing systems and in the signals originating from such systems. Presentation will be on a general level in parallel with clinical examples of devices.

Medical engineering, basic course, 7E1101, HL1007, HL2006 or corresponding course.

Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Brown BH et al, Institute of Physics Publishing, 1999.

• TEN1 - Examinsation, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Written examination 6 cr.

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

The number of participants is limited.