Bme 2022
Bme 2022
Bme 2022
BIOMEDICAL
ENGINEERING
LIST OF NEW COURSES
Sl. Course Programme Code Credits
No. Code Course Title L:T:P C
1 21BM3031 Advanced Medical Image Processing 3:0:0 3
2 22BM2001 Biosignal Processing 3:0:0 3
3 22BM2002 Medical Ethics and Standards 2:0:0 2
4 22BM2003 Hospital Management 3:0:0 3
5 22BM2004 Modelling of Physiological Systems 3:0:0 3
6 22BM2005 Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory 0:0:3 1.5
7 22BM2006 Biomaterials and Artificial Organs 3:0:0 3
8 22BM2007 Control System for Biomedical Engineers 3:0:0 3
9 22BM2008 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 3:0:0 3
Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
10 22BM2009 0:0:2 1
Laboratory
11 22BM2010 Embedded System Laboratory for Biomedical Applications 0:0:3 1.5
12 22BM2011 Signal Conditioning Circuits 3:0:0 3
13 22BM2012 Microprocessor and Microcontroller 3:0:0 3
14 22BM2013 Electron Devices and Circuits 3:0:0 3
15 22BM2014 Signals and Systems for Biomedical Engineers 3:0:0 3
16 22BM2015 Medical Imaging Techniques 3:0:0 3
17 22BM2016 Electrical Circuit Analysis 3:1:0 4
18 22BM2017 Image Processing for Medical Applications 3:0:0 3
19 22BM2018 Image Processing Laboratory for Medical Applications 0:0:3 1.5
20 22BM2019 Human Anatomy and Physiology 3:0:0 3
21 22BM2020 Biology for Engineers 3:0:0 3
22 22BM2021 Biomedical Sensors 3:0:0 3
23 22BM2022 Medical Internet of Things 3:0:0 3
24 22BM2023 Signals Conditioning Circuits Laboratory 0:0:2 1
25 22BM2024 Biomedical Sensors and Transducers Laboratory 0:0:2 1
26 22BM2025 Digital Electronics 3:0:0 3
27 22BM2026 Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutic Equipment I 3:0:0 3
28 22BM2027 Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutic Equipment II 3:0:0 3
29 22BM2028 Virtual Instrumentation for Biomedical Engineers 3:0:2 4
30 22BM2029 Electrical and Electronics for Biomedical Engineers 3:1:0 4
31 22BM2030 Ergonomics and Sports Mechanics 3:0:0 3
32 22BM2031 3D Printing 3:0:0 3
Course code L T P C
ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING
21BM3031 3 0 0 3
Course Objective:
Enable the student to:
1. Know the concepts of medical image processing and filtering techniques
2. Learn about the Segmentation techniques used in Medical image processing
3. Understand the applications of medical image processing for Diagnosis.
Course Outcomes:
The student will be able to:
1. Summarize the concepts of digital image processing techniques.
2. Identify the noise and apply filters for medical image applications
Course
MEDICAL ETHICS AND STANDARDS L T P C
code
22BM2002 2 0 0 2
Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
1. Achieve familiarity with some basic ethical framework& understand how these ethical
frameworks can be helpful in medical ethics.
2. Know about the legal and ethical principles and application of these principles in health care
settings
3. Gain knowledge about the medical standards followed in hospitals.
Course Outcomes:
After completion of course, students will be able to:
1. Identify the scope of medical ethics
2. Illustrate the concepts of ethical theories and moral principles for the healthcare providers.
3. Paraphrase the purpose of medical standards
4. Acquire knowledge about hospital accreditation standards
5. Summarize the importance of hospital safety standards
6. Recommend the suitable principles of medical equipment safety standards in hospitals
Module: 1 Introduction to Medical Ethics 7 Hours
Definition of Medical ethics, Medical Ethics Vs Bioethics, Scope of ethics in medicine, American
medical Association code of ethics, CMA code of ethics- Fundamental Responsibilities, The Doctor
and the Patient, The Doctorand the Profession, Professional Independence, The Doctor and Society.
Module: 2 Ethical Theories and Moral Principles 8 Hours
Theories-Deontology & Utilitarianism, Casuist theory, Virtue theory, The Right Theory. Principles Non-
Maleficence, Beneficence, Autonomy, Veracity, Justice. Autonomy & Confidentiality issues in medical
practice, Ethical Issues in biomedical research, Bioethical issues in Human Genetics & Reproductive
Medicine
Module: 3 Medical Standards 7 Hours
Evolution of Medical Standards – IEEE 11073 - HL7 – DICOM – IRMA - LOINC – HIPPA –Electronics
Patient Records – Healthcare Standard Organizations - Evidence Based Medicine
Module: 4 Hospital Accreditation Standards 8 Hours
Accreditation - JCI Accreditation & its Policies – JCAHO (Join Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organization) - JCIA (Joint Commission International Accreditation) , Patient centered
standards, Healthcare Organization management standards
Module: 5 Hospital Safety Standards 7 Hours
Life Safety Standards- Protecting Occupants, Protecting the Hospital From Fire, Smoke, and Heat,
Protecting Individuals From Fire and Smoke, Providing and Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems, Systems
for Extinguishing Fires Environment of Care Standards-Minimizing EC Risks, Smoking Prohibitions,
Managing Hazardous Material and Waste, Maintaining Fire Safety Equipment, Features, Testing,
Maintaining, and Inspecting Medical Equipment.
Module: 6 Medical Equipment Safety Standards 8 Hours
General requirements for basic safety & essential performance of medical equipment. IEC
60601standards- Base Standard-general requirement of electrical medical devices, Collateral Standards
EMC radiation protection &programmable medical device system, Particular Standards-type of medical
device
Total Lectures 45 Hours
Text Books
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the structural variations in biomaterials.
2. Determine the various properties of biomaterials.
3. Analyse the methods for testing implants
4. Recall the cell-biomaterial interactions for constructing artificial organs.
5. Assess the Interfacing materials and ethical implications.
6. Apply the biomaterials in healthcare sectors.
Module: 1 Structural Variations in Biomaterials 7 Hours
Definition, classification and properties of bio-materials, Surface, bulk, mechanical and biological.
Types of biomaterials; Biological response to biomaterials; Crystal structure of metals; Crystal structure
of ceramics; Carbon based materials; General structure of polymers; Synthesis of polymers. Bending
properties; Time dependent properties – creep properties of polymers; Influence of porosity and the
degradation of mechanical properties; Introduction to fatigue.
Module: 2 Properties of Biomaterials 8 Hours
Wound-healing and blood compatibility. Surface modification of biomaterials – plasma treatment,
radiation grafting, self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), Langmuir – Blogett films and covalent
biological coatings; Protein properties that affect biomaterial surface interaction; biomaterial surface
interaction that affect interactions with proteins; Protein adsorption kinetics; DLVO model for cell
adhesion; Assays to determine the effects of cell-material interactions – agar diffusion assay, adhesion
assays and migration assays.
Module: 3 Biocompatibility 8 Hours
Biocompatibility–Toxicology, Biocompatibility, Mechanical and Performance Requirements,
Regulation. Biomaterials associated infection. Cytocompatibility evaluation laboratory, Tissue
compatibility evaluation laboratory, Hemocompatibility evaluation laboratory, Sterility evaluation
laboratory, Histopathology evaluation laboratory, Physiochemical evaluation laboratory.
Course
SIGNAL CONDITIONING CIRCUITS L T P C
code
22BM2011 3 0 0 3
Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
1. Biopotential measurement techniques
2. Bioelectric amplifiers, filters and isolation circuits
3. Application of signal conditioning in biomedical field
Course Outcomes:
After completion of course, students will be able to:
1. Identify the origin and characteristics of various biosignals and its acquisition.
2. Apply the signal conditioning circuits using operational amplifiers for biomedical field.
3. Analyze and design bio filters and isolation circuits used in medical signal conditioning.
4. Paraphrase the elements of data acquisition system with analog and digital circuits
5. Create the various circuits for designing medical equipments using different ICs
6. Recommend the various safety standards and circuit design for biomedical applications.
Module: 1 Biopotential Measurement 7 Hours
Biopotentials and bioelectric currents, Nature of Bio Electricity: Bioelectric Currents, Nernst Potential,
Diffusion Potential, Action potential, Detection of Bio electric events, bio-electrode and electrode-skin
interface, Need for bioamplifiers and biosignal Conditioning.
Module: 2 Operational Amplifiers and Its Biomedical Applications 8 Hours
Operational Amplifiers Basic opamps parameters, Ideal and practical opamp, Op amp ICs with
datasheet, application of opamp for biosignals conditioning - Adder, subtractor, analog integrator,
differentiator, preamplifiers, Transimpedance amplifier.
Module: 3 Basic Filters and Isolation Circuits 8 Hours
Fundamentals of filtering, Active filters – Low pass filter, High pass filter, Band pass filter, Band stop
filter, First order and second order active filters, Instrumentation amplifier, Types of isolation amplifiers
and optocouplers.
Module: 4 Biosignal Data Acquisition Systems and Circuit Elements 7 Hours
Data Acquisition system, Aliasing and sampling, Analog to Digital, Digital to Analog conversion,
Comparators, Comparator applications, Multivibrators, 555 timers, Astable and monostable, Pacemaker
circuits, Practical applications.
Module: 5 Special Analog Circuits 7 Hours
Special analog circuits and systems used in biomedical transmission, Phase Detectors-Analog and
Digital, Voltage Controlled Oscillators, Various VCO ICS, Phase locked loops.
Module: 6 Circuit Design and Applications 8 Hours
Study of software for designing circuit, PCB fabrication, circuit design for biomedical applications,
Electrical Interface problems and Safety Standards in Bio Potential Measurements, Advanced biomedical
instrumentation systems.
Total Lectures 45 Hours
Text Books
1. Robert B. Northrop, “Analysis and Application of Analog Electronic Circuits to Biomedical
Instrumentation”, CRC Press, II Edition, New York, 2017
Reference Books
1. K. J. Ayala, “8051 Microcontroller”, Delmar Cengage Learning,2005.
2. R. Kamal, “Embedded System”, McGraw Hill Education,2009.
3. D. A. Patterson and J. H. Hennessy, "Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software
interface”, Morgan Kaufman Publishers, 2013.
Recommended by Board of Studies
Approved by Academic Council 24th September 2022
Laboratory Experiments:
1. Waveform Generation
2. Use of While Loop, For Loop and Case Structure
3. Study of Sequential Programming : Flat Sequence and Stack Sequence
Reference Books
1. R.S.Bridger 2003 Introduction to Ergonomics Taylor & Francis
2. Kroemer & Grandjean 1997 Fitting the Task to the Human – a text book of Occupational
Ergonomics Taylor & Francis
3. Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity, Human Kinetics by Katherine M.
Jamieson, Maureen M. Smith.
Recommended by Board of Studies
Approved by Academic Council 24th September 2022
Course code L T P C
3-D PRINTING
22BM2031 3 0 0 3
Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
1. Importance of 3D printing in Manufacturing
2. Real-life scenarios and recommend the appropriate use of 3D printing technology.
3. 3. Comprehend the need of 3D Printing in Bio-medical and health care field.
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Summarize the importance of 3D printing in Manufacturing
2. Interpret their design process
3. Identify how technology shifts throughout history have made 3D printing possible
4. Paraphrase the advantages and limitations of each 3D printing technology
5. Design and print objects containing moving parts without assembly.
6. Evaluate the unique advantages of 3D printing to their designs.
Module: 1 Introduction 8 Hours
Introduction to Design- Prototyping fundamentals - Introduction to 3D printing and its historical
development – advantages in various field
Course code L T P C
21BM3001 MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION DESIGN 3 0 0 3
Course Objective:
The student should be made to:
1. Understand the fundamentals of human physiology system and its functions.
2. Learn the fundamental concepts of physiological parameters measurement.
3. Apply the concepts of various instrumentation techniques for biomedical applications.
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to
1. Identify the basic functions of various human physiological systems
2. Demonstrate an interfacing circuit for real time bio signal acquisition
3. Construct the suitable instrumentation technique for a specific illness
4. Categorize the medical devices based on its biomedical applications
5. Assess the various parameters, constraints in methodology for effective diagnosis
6. Design of advanced biomedical equipments for various diseases and ensure patient safety
Module: 1 Introduction To Human Physiology 8 Hours
Circulatory system – cardio vascular system-central nervous system – respiratory system – muscular skeletal
system – digestive system – excretory system – sensory organs – voluntary and involuntary action.
Module: 2 Biopotentials And Their Measurements 7 Hours
cell and its structure – resting potentials – action potentials – bioelectric potentials – measurement of
potentials and their recording – Electrode theory – bipolar and Unipolar electrode-surface electrode –
electrode impedance –equivalent circuit for extra cellular electrodes- micro electrodes. basic principles of
ECG, EEG, EMG.
Course code L T P C
21BM3002 ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING 3 0 0 3
Course Objective:
The student should be made to:
1. Know the basic concepts of Bio signal Processing
2. Learn about the filtering techniques used in Medical Signal Processing
3. Understand the Applications of Signal Processing for Diagnosis.
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Summarize the basic concepts of digital signal processing techniques.
2. Identify the nature of Biomedical signals.
3. Apply the Filtering Techniques.
4. Analyze the Noise Cancellation Techniques for Biosignals.
5. Understand various Techniques for Detection of Events.
6. Develop systems for Biosignal Acquisition and Analysis
Module: 1 Overview of Digital Signal Processing And Applications 8 Hours
Sampling and aliasing , Signal reconstruction, Signal conversion systems, convolution - Correlation - FFT -
decimation in time algorithm, Decimation in Frequency algorithm. Artificial intelligence in signal processing.
Module: 2 Introduction to biomedical signals 7 Hours
Course code L T P C
21BM3003 APPLIED MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING 3 0 0 3
Course Objective:
The student should be made to:
1. Learn the fundamentals of medical image processing
2. Understand various medical image processing techniques
3. Apply the methodologies for clinical applications
Course Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the fundamentals to represent the images as per the given requirement
2. Discuss the segmentation method for a given clinical application
3. Explain the spatial transformation and its use for medical application
4. Distinguish between various rendering techniques on medical images
5. Assess the effect of image registration with respect to clinical application
6. Discuss the techniques for reconstruction of CT images
Module: 1 Image Representation 8 Hours
Pixels and voxels, gray scale and color representation, image file formats, DICOM, other formats- intensity
transform functions, and the dynamic range, windowing, histogram and histogram operations, dithering and
depth, filtering and Fourier transform. Artificial intelligence in filtering methods.
Module: 2 Segmentation 7 Hours
Course code L T P C
21BM3004 ADVANCED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM DESIGN 3 0 0 3
Course Objective:
The student should be made to:
1. Understand the needs for wearable devices and the technology
2. Learn the concepts in digital health care and digital hospitals
3. Apply the tools in design, testing and developing digital health care equipment
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to
1. Identify the available technology for wearable healthcare devices
2. Interpret the need for digital methods of handling medical records
3. Modify the tools and methods for work flow
4. Compare various standards for inter-operability of devices
5. Decide quality and safety standards for developing healthcare systems
6. Formulate advanced strategies for innovation to societal needs.
Module: 1 Wearable Devices And M-Health Care 8 Hours
Introduction to mobile health care-devices-economy-average length of stay in hospital, outpatient care, health
care costs, mobile phones, 4G, smart devices, wearable devices, Uptake of e-health and m-health technologies.
Standards, system Design and case study.
Module: 2 Digital Radiology 7 Hours
Digital radiology for digital hospital, picture archiving and communication, system integration, digital history
of radiology, medical image archives, storage and networks.
Module: 3 E-Health 7 Hours
Health care networking, Medical reporting using speech recognition, physiological tests and functional
diagnosis with digital methods, tele-consultation in medicine and radiology. Machine learning in diagnosis.
Course code L T P C
21BM3005 EMBEDDED SYSTEM AND PROGRAMMING 3 0 0 3
Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on:
1. Basic concepts of Embedded Systems
2. Various techniques used for designing an embedded system.
3. 3. Real time system with an examples
Course Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Discuss the basics of embedded systems and its hardware units
2. Identify the various tools and development process of embedded system
3. Create the programming for embedded system design
4. Demonstrate the various I/O interfacing with microcontroller
5. Summarize the real time models, languages and operating systems
6. Design a real time embedded system for biomedical applications
Module: 1 System Design 8 Hours
Definitions-Characteristics -Architecture of an embedded system-Overview of micro-controllers and
microprocessors- Classifications of an embedded system - Embedded processor architectural definitions-
Embedded hardware units and devices in a system, Design Process, Design process and metrics in embedded
system, Design challenges, Optimising the design metrics, Skills required for an embedded system designer.
Module: 2 Embedded Software Tools for Programming 7 Hours
Embedded software development Process, Host and Target machine, Linking and Locating Software, Getting
embedded software into the target system, Converting embedded C programming into Machine codes,
Embedded Software IDE for programming, Embedded Software Tools.
Module: 3 Course in Embedded C 7 Hours
Review of embedded C programming Language,Programming in assembly language and high level language,
C program elements, Embedded C programming- Simple programs, High level language descriptions of
software for embedded system, Basics of Python programming.
Module: 4 Hardware interfacing and Programming Skills 8 Hours
Course code L T P C
21BM3006 ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY 0 0 4 2
Course Objective:
The student should be made to:
1. Learn the methods of recording Biosignals and design of interfacing circuits
2. work with calibration of medical devices
3. study the modeling and analysis of physiological systems
Course Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Record the biosignals
2. Understand the selection of sensors
3. Design the biosignal processing circuits
4. Analyse the modeling and analysis physiological parameters
5. Compare various standards
6. Perform the calibration of medical devices
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Record and analyze the ECG signal
2. Record and analyze the EMG signal.
3. Record and analyze the EEG signal.
4. Design, selection and testing of micro pressure for medical applications
5. Design, selection and testing of micro flow sensor for medical application
6. Design and testing of strain sensor for biomechanics applications
7. Design and analysis of angle sensor for GAIT system
8. Modeling of respiration system and analysis
9. Modeling of cardiovascular system
10. Modeling and analysis of muscle reflex
11. Calibration of infusion pump
12. Design and testing of patient monitoring system
13. Simulation and Calibration and ECG recording system
14. Design of control system for cardiac assist devices
15. Calibration and design of CPAP device
16. Testing and calibration of oxygen concentrator
Recommended by Board of Studies
Approved by Academic Council 25th September 2021
Course code L T P C
21BM3008 MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING LABORATORY 0 0 4 2
Course Objective:
The student should be made to:
1. Work with various medical image data
2. Have experience in MatLab for image processing
3. Process medical images using various methods
Course Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the manipulation of images for the specified requirement
2. Identify the region of interest using segmentation and morphological operations
3. Modify the image geometry for specific purpose
4. Show the effect of rending on given image
5. Indicate the results of fusion and registration of images
6. Demonstrate image reconstruction using the given data
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Basic operations on medical images
2. Enhancement of medical images
3. Image segmentation using thresholding and region based methods
4. Morphological operations on medical images
5. Translation and rotation of medical images
6. Image reformatting and tracking
Course code L T P C
21BM3009 MEDICAL DEVICES DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY 0 0 4 2
Course Objective:
The student should be made to:
1. understand the fundamentals of Embedded system
2. develop programming techniques in real time applications
3. design and develop biomedical devices and products in healthcare
Course Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Create an embedded C program for various I/O interfacing in medical devices
2. Implement hardware timer concepts for providing delay
3. Develop real time embedded systems for biomedical applications
4. Apply internet protocols for data transmission
5. Design interfacing circuits to acquire real time data and process it using software
6. Integrate the sensor with internet protocol for online monitoring
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Port Programming
2. Input and Output device Interfacing
3. Concept of timer for generating hardware delay
4. PWM generation
5. Biosensor Interfacing
6. ON/OFF Relay control
7. Low Power wireless transmission of Biosignals
8. Analysis of biosignals and image with Raspberry Pi using python
9. Configuring Raspberry Pi processor for cloud storage and interfacing of biosignals
10. Design of Online Patient monitoring system –IoT implementation
11. Mobile phone based design of medical devices for continuous monitoring system
12. Web server based monitoring and control
Recommended by Board of Studies
Approved by Academic Council 25th September 2021