BEN 403 - Instrumentation in Biomedical Engineering

A range of widely used clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic instrumentation is presented. Students are made aware of emerging tools and methods. Theory, application, design, hardware and software components and limitations of a number of laboratory and clinical instruments are presented. Students develop the skills necessary to design and automate their own instruments and methods using relevant software. Key principles are further elucidated and, where appropriate, demonstrated during a weekly recitation.

Core Curriculum/Core Requirements:

Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in BEN 201 and BEN 202, STS 332, ECE 209 or permission

Course Typically Offered: Fall and Summer

Credits: 3