Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1EEE515BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL I0+0+03819.06.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to teach students the fundamental principles of biomedical measurement systems, the characteristics of physiological signals, the operating principles of biomedical sensors and transducers, and the basic methods for the safe acquisition of biopotential signals. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to gain knowledge of electrodes, biopotential amplifiers, signal conditioning circuits, filtering, noise sources, measurement errors, electrical safety, and basic biomedical device structures. The course also aims to enable students to analyze biomedical instrumentation systems from an engineering perspective and select appropriate system components for basic measurement problems.
Course Content Introduction to biomedical instrumentation; physiological systems and basic characteristics of biological signals; general structure of biomedical measurement systems; sensors and transducers; electrodes and electrode-tissue interface; measurement of biopotential signals; basic characteristics of ECG, EEG, and EMG signals; biopotential amplifiers and instrumentation amplifiers; common-mode noise, CMRR, and isolation; analog signal conditioning; filtering and noise reduction; basic measurement errors in biomedical systems; electrical safety and patient protection; introduction to basic control and feedback concepts in biomedical devices.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is conducted through lectures, problem solving, examination of sample biomedical measurement systems, circuit and signal analysis, computer-based applications, and homework/project assignments. Sample circuits and application scenarios related to electrodes, sensors, amplifiers, filters, and safety are evaluated to help students understand biomedical instrumentation systems.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Ergun Erçelebi ercelebi@gantep.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Webster, J. G. (2010). Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design. 4th Edition, Wiley.
Carr, J. J., & Brown, J. M. (2001). Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology. 4th Edition, Prentice Hall. Khand
Course Notes Weekly lecture notes, study questions, application documents, and relevant chapters of the reference books.

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %10
Engineering %45
Engineering Design %30
Field %15

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 5 % 20
Project 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 30
Total
8
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Weekly lecture hours 14 3 42
Reading Activities 14 2 28
Internet browsing, library work 5 3 15
Material design, application 7 4 28
Report preparation 1 12 12
Presentation preparation 1 6 6
Presentation 1 1 1
Midterm and midterm exam preparation 1 20 20
Final exam and preparation for the final exam 1 28 28
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 180

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the basic structure and application areas of biomedical instrumentation systems and the general characteristics of physiological signals.
2 Explain the operating principles of sensors, transducers, and electrodes used in biomedical measurement systems.
3 Analyze the measurement principles and basic characteristics of biopotential signals such as ECG, EEG, and EMG.
4 Evaluate biopotential amplifiers, instrumentation amplifiers, and analog signal conditioning circuits.
5 Interpret the effects of noise, common-mode signals, CMRR, filtering, and measurement errors on biomedical measurement systems.
6 Explain the principles of electrical safety, isolation, and patient protection in biomedical devices.
7 Design a basic instrumentation solution including appropriate sensor, amplifier, filter, and safety components for a basic biomedical measurement problem.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to biomedical instrumentation and application areas Reviewing the course syllabus Lecture notes and the relevant chapter of the reference book
2 Physiological systems and basic characteristics of biological signals Reviewing basic physiological signals Lecture notes and the study questions
3 General structure of biomedical measurement systems Reviewing measurement system block diagrams Lecture notes and the relevant chapter of the reference book
4 Sensors and transducers Reviewing basic sensor concepts Lecture notes and application documents
5 Electrodes and electrode-tissue interface Reviewing electrode types Lecture notes and the study questions
6 Measurement of biopotential signals Reviewing sources of biopotentials Lecture notes and the relevant chapter of the reference book
7 Basic characteristics of ECG, EEG, and EMG signals Reviewing ECG, EEG, and EMG examples Lecture notes and application documents
8 Midterm exam and general review of previous topics Preparation for the midterm exam Lecture notes and the study questions
9 Biopotential amplifiers and instrumentation amplifiers Reviewing op-amp and differential amplifiers Lecture notes and the relevant chapter of the reference book
10 Common-mode noise, CMRR, and isolation Reviewing noise and common-mode signals Lecture notes and the study questions
11 Analog signal conditioning and filtering Reviewing filtering concepts Lecture notes and the study questions
12 Measurement errors, calibration, and reliability Reviewing measurement error concepts Lecture notes and the relevant chapter of the reference book
13 Electrical safety, isolation, and patient protection Reviewing medical device safety principles Lecture notes and the study questions
14 Introduction to feedback and control concepts in basic biomedical devices; general review Project/homework preparation and general review Lecture notes and project documents

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4
All 2 4 1
C1 1 3 1
C2 1 4 1
C3 1 4 1
C4 2 5 1
C5 2 5 1
C6 1 4 1
C7 4 5 3

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