Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Can describe the main features of the physiological, physical and chemical background to the most common bioelectrical phenomena.

2. Can model and analyze these phenomena using a computer.

3. Can describe the structure and operating principle of some of the most common diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.

4. Can identify interference factors and their coupling mechanisms and explain solutions for shielding against the effects of interference.

 

Credits: 5

Schedule: 23.10.2024 - 28.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ilkka Laakso, Lauri Palva

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Medical diagnostics and therapy equipment, their construction and functions. Modelling and analysis of bioelectrical phenomena. Measurement and processing of bioelectrical signals.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, exercises and group work.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact hours: Weekly lectures and exercises.

    Attendance in lectures and exercises is not compulsory.

    Self supported and group study: Weekly exercises and group work

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture and exercise material.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II