Bioinstrumentation Syllabus Fall 2016

Bioinstrumentation and Analysis: Fall 2016
BMES 4984
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:15
McBryde Hall 216
Professor: Dr. Steve Rowson

343 Kelly Hall
[email protected] | 540-231-8254
Office hours are by appointment only.
Required Textbook: None, lecture notes only.
Reference Textbook: Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, Webster.
Course Description from Catalog

Bioinstrumentation bridges classical mechanics to biological systems, it has helped close the gap
between the engineering and medical fields. This in turn has led to a better understanding of the
function and structure of the human body, the development of advanced medical devices and
implants, and advances in safety equipment used in automotive, military, and sports applications.
Engineering students will gain a fundamental understanding of the applications and concepts in
bioinstrumentation in order to pursue the numerous biomedical engineering career paths available
in both industry and academia.
Course Objectives
1. Familiarization with basic concepts in anatomy, biology, and engineering that form the
foundations of bioinstrumentation.
2. Ability to apply these basic concepts to more complex analysis.
3. Critical evaluation of the current state of bioinstrumentation.
4. Provide a framework for independent learning and research.
Course Organization and Grading System

Assignments will be a combination of standard homework and in-class presentations. The final
grade will be determined by a combination of the course requirements:
Assignments 30%
Exam 1 15%
Exam 2 15%
Exam 3 15%
Final Exam 25%
100%
Students are expected to take notes throughout class in notebooks. PowerPoint will rarely be
used, so slides will not typically be distributed before or after class. Occasionally, handouts will
be distributed prior to class to assist with note taking. Attendance to all classes is mandatory. No
credit will be given for late assignments.
Course Content Overview
A broad range bioinstrumentation applications will be covered in class. These topics include
biomedical instrumentation, biomechanical instrumentation, and consumer grade wearable
sensors. Lectures will consist of reviewing fundamental engineering principles and applying these
principles through instrumentation techniques. The class structure will generally be split into 4
blocks:
Block 1: Bioinstrumentation Background and Circuits Review

Concepts of Bioinstrumentation, Circuits, Op Amps, Signals and Noise, Filters,
ADC, Sampling Theory
Block 2: Biomedical Instrumentation
Origin of Biopotentials, Electrodes, Biopotential Amplifiers, Heart and the ECG,
EEG and EMG, Pulse Oximetry, Blood Pressure
Block 3: Biomechanical Instrumentation
Mechanical Sensors and Injury Biomechanics Research, Strain Gages,
Wheatstone Bridge, Piezoelectric and Piezoresistive Sensors,
Accelerometers, Load Cells, Potentiometers
Block 4: Consumer Grade Bioinstrumentation
Wearable Sensors, Head Impact Sensors in Sports, Fitbit, Activity Monitors,
Heart Rate Monitors, Consumer Grade Medical Sensors
Class Scheduling Notes

My research program requires frequent travel. On days I have travel, class will either be canceled
or a guest lecturer will give a presentation on how they use instrumentation techniques in their
research. Class might not be held for the following dates:
October 6: BMES Conference
October 20: Miami @ VT
November 3: CTE Meeting
November 10: NCAA-DOD Meeting / NFL Symposium
November 22 and 24: Thanksgiving Break
Honor Code Statement

The Undergraduate Honor Code pledge that each member of the university community agrees to
abide by states:
“As a Hokie, I will conduct myself with honor and integrity at all times. I will not lie, cheat,
or steal, nor will I accept the actions of those who do.”
Students enrolled in this course are responsible for abiding by the Honor Code. A student who
has doubts about how the Honor Code applies to any assignment is responsible for obtaining
specific guidance from the course instructor before submitting the assignment for evaluation.
Ignorance of the rules does not exclude any member of the University community from the
requirements and expectations of the Honor Code.
For additional information about the Honor Code, please visit:

https://www.honorsystem.vt.edu/

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Bioinstrumentation and Analysis: Fall 2016

Professor: Dr. Steve Rowson

Office hours are by appointment only.

Required Textbook: None, lecture notes only.

Reference Textbook: Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, Webster.

Course Description from Catalog

Course Organization and Grading System

Block 1: Bioinstrumentation Background and Circuits Review

Class Scheduling Notes

Honor Code Statement

For additional information about the Honor Code, please visit:

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