Virtual biomedical instrumentation

1. MODULE DESCRIPTION FORM
1. MODULE CODE : BE….
2. MODULE TITLE : Virtual Biomedical Instrumentation
3. LEVEL : 06 SEMESTER: 01 CREDITS: 10
4. FIRST YEAR OF PRESENTATION : 2017-2018
5. ADMINISTERING SCHOOL: AFRICAN CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Biomedical
Engineering and E-Health(CEBE)
6. CORE: CORE Module
7. PRE-REQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE MODULE, EXCLUDED COMBINATIONS : Human
Anatomy & Physiology, Diagnostic Instrumentation, Digital Signal Processing
8. ALLOCATION OF STUDY & TEACHING HOURS :
DESCRIPTION STUDENT
HOURS
STAFF
HOURS
LECTURES 18 36
SEMINARS/ WORKSHOPS
PRACTICAL CLASSES/ LABORATORY 14 24
STRUCTURED EXERCISES 4 8
SET READING ETC.
SELF – DIRECTED STUDY 26 28
ASSIGNMENTS – PREPARATION &
WRITING
38 20
EXAMINATION – REVISION &
ATTENDANCE
28
OTHER: INVIGILATION END OF MODULE 2
TOTAL 100 146
9. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF AIMS & CONTENT:
This subject covers the use of general purpose instrumentation for biomedical applications.
The design aspects of virtual instruments from general purpose instruments are highly in
demand. This subject covers the design and implementation of various virtual instruments
required in Biomedical engineering. The link between the virtual instrument and user is
crucial to the development process of laboratory experiences and can offer students a
learning continuum from their first year through graduation.
Virtual instrumentation combines mainstream commercial technologies, such as the PC, with
flexible software and a wide variety of measurement hardware, so one can create user-
defined systems that meet their exact application needs. Virtual instrumentation has led to a

2. simpler way of looking at measurement systems. Instead of using several stand-alone
instruments for multiple measurement types and performing rudimentary analysis by hand,
biomedical engineer now can quickly and cost-effectively create a system equipped with
analysis software and a single measurement device that has the capabilities of a multitude of
biomedical instruments for human body measurements
10. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
A. KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING: (A1, A2, A3, A4)
at end of the program students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding
of:
A1.Controls and Indicator in LabVIEW.
A2. Data Acquisition with LabVIEW
A3. Modular Programming
A4. The general design of Bio-medical virtual instrument
B. COGNITIVE/ INTELLECTUAL SKILLS/ APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE(B1,B2, B3,B4)
Having successfully completed this module the students should be able to:
B1. Use controls and Indicator for making a virtual instrument
B2. Use Data Acquisition for reading some analog data
B3. Model graphically a medical instrument
B4. Develop virtual medical instrument
C. COMMUNICATION/NUMERACY/ ANALYTIC TECHNIQUES/ PRACTICAL SKILLS: (C1, C2,
C3,C4, C5)
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:
C1. Apply the appropriate Controls and indicators for building a virtual instrument .
C2. Apply proper techniques for data acquisition.
C3.Import data from measurement equipment aiming at better analysis and treatment
C4. Provide mathematical models for specific projects
C5. Simulate designed systems for specific projects
D. GENERAL TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: (D1,D2, D3, D4, D5)
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:
D1. Build with mathematically modeled blocks of components of project
D2. Run the designed project on computer before implementation
D3. Analyze the feasibility of project based on the results of simulation

3. 11. INDICATIVE CONTENT :
Unit 1.
Introduction to Virtual Biomedical Instrumentation:
Introduction, history, Evolution, Virtual vs. Traditional Instruments, Introduction to
labVIEW ,Advantages of VI, Role of Hardware and Software in Virtual Instrumentation.
Unit 2.
Virtual Instrument Architecture:
Sensor module, sensor interface, processing module, database interface, medical information
system interface, presentation and control, functional integration; Tools and Platforms:
hardware platforms and operating systems, programming language environments, graphical
programming tools, Comparison of text-based and graphical programming.
Unit 3 .
Introduction to Data Acquisition:
Analog Signal Transducers, Analog Signal Conditioning; Analog-to-Digital & Digital-to-
Analog Conversion; Sampling, noise and altering; Standard Hardware Interfaces.
Unit4.
Introduction to Modular Programming:
Build a Vi Front Panel and Block Diagram, Repetition and Loops, Arrays, Clusters, Plotting
Data, Structure, file input/output ,Strings and File I/O, 2D & 3D plots.
Unit 5.
Designing Virtual Biomedical Applications:
Electrocardiography (ECG), Electromyography (EMG), Air Flow and Lung Volume, Heart
Rate variability analysis, Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement.
Unit 6.
Other Biomedical Applications of Virtual Instrumentation:

4. Examination and Diagnosis, Monitoring and Research, Training and Education, Biofeedback,
Virtual Reality & 3D graphical modeling, Virtual Prototyping & Bio Manufacturing in
Medical Applications
12. LEARNING & TEACHING STRATEGY :
Course materials (handbook, papers, etc.) will be provided in advance and this will contain in
depth information relating to the course content and give an opportunity to the students to
prepare the course. The module will be delivered through lectures-based, classroom presentation,
tutorial sessions. In addition to the taught element, students will be expected to undertake a range
of self-directed learning activities, which will comprise individual and group works. All
supporting documents for the course will be made available as printed copies and also as soft
copies. It is also advised to students to understand in person the Applications of Virtual
biomedical Instrumentation
13. ASSESSMENT STRATEGY :
The assessment strategies are aimed at testing the achievement of the learners in different aspects
of Virtual biomedical Instrumentation.
60% based on individual assignments, quizzes, tutorials, 40% - written examination.
Assessment Criteria:
• For the examination setting and marking the UR generic marking criteria will be used.
14. ASSESSMENT PATTERN
Component Weighting (%) Learning objectives covered
In-course-assessment 100
Assignment 30 A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1,B2,
B3,B4, B5, C1, C2, C3,C4, C5,
D1, D2, D5
Tutorials/Quiz 30 B1,B2, B3,B4, B5, C1, C2,
C3,C4, C5
Final Exam 40 A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1,B2,
B3,B4, B5, C1, C2, C3,C4, C5
15. STRATEGY FOR FEEDBACK AND STUDENT SUPPORT DURING MODULE:

5. • Interactive lecturing style, with opportunities for questions, and requirement to work on
simple practical exercises.
• Marked summative assessments (assignment) handed back to students, with comments.
• Opportunities to consult Lecturer during working hours.
16. INDICATIVE RESOURCES
No. Title of Books Author Publication
1 LabVIEW based advanced
Instrumentation System
S. Sumathi, P. Surekha Springer
2 Data Acquisition Techniques using
PC
Howard Auserlitz Academic Press
3 Virtual Instrumentation using
LabVIEW
Jovitha Jerome PHI Learning pvt.
ltd.
4 Virtual Bio-Instrumentation Jon B. Olansen, Eric
Rosow
Prentice-Hall
5 PC Interfacing and Data Acquisition:
Techniques for Measurement,
Instrumentation and Control
Kevin James Newnes
6 Virtual Prototyping & Bio
Manufacturing
in Medical Applications
Bopaya Bidanda, Paulo J.
B´artolo
Springer
7 LabVIEW Tutorial manual , National Instrument Corp.,1996-2010(www.ni.com)
8 LabVIEW basic course .basic course manual , national instrument Corp., USA,1998-2010
17. TEACHING TEAM :
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6. • Interactive lecturing style, with opportunities for questions, and requirement to work on
simple practical exercises.
• Marked summative assessments (assignment) handed back to students, with comments.
• Opportunities to consult Lecturer during working hours.
16. INDICATIVE RESOURCES
No. Title of Books Author Publication
1 LabVIEW based advanced
Instrumentation System
S. Sumathi, P. Surekha Springer
2 Data Acquisition Techniques using
PC
Howard Auserlitz Academic Press
3 Virtual Instrumentation using
LabVIEW
Jovitha Jerome PHI Learning pvt.
ltd.
4 Virtual Bio-Instrumentation Jon B. Olansen, Eric
Rosow
Prentice-Hall
5 PC Interfacing and Data Acquisition:
Techniques for Measurement,
Instrumentation and Control
Kevin James Newnes
6 Virtual Prototyping & Bio
Manufacturing
in Medical Applications
Bopaya Bidanda, Paulo J.
B´artolo
Springer
7 LabVIEW Tutorial manual , National Instrument Corp.,1996-2010(www.ni.com)
8 LabVIEW basic course .basic course manual , national instrument Corp., USA,1998-2010
17. TEACHING TEAM :
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