The University of Western Ontario Fall 2016 Detailed Syllabus

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1 The University of Western Ontario Fall 2016 Detailed Syllabus Biomedical Engineering 9508A Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering Instructor Information: Emily Lalone PhD Phone: (519) ext Teaching Assistant Information: Claire Vannelli Description: Biomedical Engineering is a broad field of study which involves applying the concepts, knowledge and approaches of Engineering to solve Health Care related problems. The breadth of Biomedical Engineering is significant, but this course provides an introduction and overview of the field of Biomedical Engineering with special emphasis being placed upon transdisciplinary approaches to Biomedical Engineering. This is a half course with 13 weeks in the fall term of Topics: 1. BME: what does it mean? 2. Basic Anatomy and Physiology 3. Biomechanics 4. Biomaterials 5. Tissue Engineering 6. Bioinstrumentation and Biosensors 7. Biomedical Signal Processing 8. Bioelectric Phenomena 9. Physiologic Modeling 10. Medical Imaging 11. Biomedical Optics 12. Medical Mechatronics 13. Pillars at Western Key concepts in this course relate to fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering. Strategies are also provided to students with a background in four areas of Biomedical Engineering that are currently being studied at Western University. Special emphasis will be placed on transdisciplinary approaches to Biomedical Engineering which will be highlighted during student s weekly assignments (short presentation/written short communication/abstracts). Ten discussion sessions/tutorials classes will be offered, with a dedicated topic being assigned weekly. Students will be able to work in groups and choose 5/10 of the topics to present on. The

2 basic techniques used in journal review-style presentations will also be covered to assist students in their presentations and will be used for class discussion (50%). Eleven problem sets, one per topic, will be assigned weekly. Each problem set will consist of 4 questions which will be due within two weeks. These problem sets will be used to test basic knowledge and comprehension of the covered material and will be marked by the Teaching Assistant (40%). A final research paper will be required (8%) at the end of the term. Participation will be marked in this course based on weekly lecture reflections (2%). All forms of evaluation will allow students to demonstrate their ability to communicate ideas and conclusion clearly. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering is a required course for students who are currently graduate trainees in the Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering. High priority is given for students enrolled in this graduate program. Other trainee may enroll at the discretion of the instructor. All participants must have completed an undergraduate degree in related research area or have permission of the instructor and program. Enrollment is limited to between students. Learning Objectives: 1. Define the scope of Biomedical Engineering and the fields Biomedical Engineers work in (Student Assessment: Problem Set). 2. Define what is meant by the term Biomedical Engineering and the roles Biomedical Engineers play in Health Care delivery (Student Assessment: Problem Set). 3. Obtain a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights in the field of Biomedical Engineering (Student Assessment: Weekly discussion/tutorial sections where students present on this topic as well as Final Term Project). 4. Identify and describe concepts from basic anatomy and physiology within the context of Biomedical Engineering (Student Assessment: Problem Set). 5. Critically appraise and evaluate scientific literature in the field of Biomedical Engineering (Student Assessment: Weekly discussion/tutorial sections where students present on this topic as well as Final Term Project). 6. Gain an understanding of the technical aspects within each topic covered to fully comprehend and to critically evaluate literature available within the field as well as apply knowledge to a broader context (Student Assessment: Problem Set). 7. List recent advances in Biomedical Engineering in each topic (Student Assessment: Weekly discussion/tutorial sections where students present on this topic as well as Final Term Project). 8. Propose what new advances in Engineering that you think will have the greatest impact on clinical care and further Biomedical Engineering Research (Student Assessment: Final Term Project).

3 Course Information: Date Time Room Activity Section Topic Instructor Wed Sept 4:30-6:30pm SEB 2200 Lecture Intro to BME Lalone 14 Fri Sept 16 12:30-2:30pm Arts and Discussion/Tutorial Effective Presentation Skills/Guide to Discussion Session Assignments Lalone/Claire Wed Sept 21 4:30-6:30pm SEB 2200 Lecture Basic Anatomy and Physiology Fri Sept 23 12:30-2:30pm Arts and Discussion/Tutorial Anatomy and Physiology Presentations Lalone Lalone Wed Sept 4:30-6:30pm SEB 2200 Lecture Biomechanics Samani 28 Fri Sept 30 12:30-2:30pm Arts and Discussion/Tutorial No Discussion Session No Discussion Session Wed Oct 5 6:30-8:30pm SEB 2200 Lecture Biomaterials Wan/Rizkalla Fri Oct 7 12:30-2:30pm Arts and Discussion/Tutorial Biomechanics Samani Wed Oct 12 4:30-6:30pm SEB 2200 Lecture Tissue Engineering Mequanint Fri Oct 14 12:30-2:30pm Arts and Discussion/Tutorial Biomaterials Wan/Rizkalla Wed Oct 19 4:30-6:30pm SEB 2200 Lecture Bioinstrumentation Yang /Biosensors Fri Oct 21 12:30-2:30pm Arts and Discussion/Tutorial Tissue Engineering Mequanint Wed Oct 26 4:30-6:30pm SEB 2200 Lecture Biolectric Phenomena Fri Oct 28 12:30-2:30pm Arts and Discussion/Tutorial Bioinstrumentation /Biosensors Wed Nov 2 4:30-6:30pm SEB 2200 Lecture Biomedical Signal Processing Fri Nov 4 12:30-2:30pm Arts and Discussion/Tutorial Biolectric Phenomena Pruszynski Yang Dickey Pruszynski Wed Nov 9 4:30-6:30pm SEB 2200 Lecture Physiological Modelling Fri Nov 11 12:30-2:30pm Arts and Discussion/Tutorial Biomedical Signal Processing Lacefield Dickey

4 Wed Nov 4:30-6:30pm SEB 2200 Lecture Medical Imaging Drangova 16 Fri Nov 18 12:30-2:30pm Arts and Discussion/Tutorial Physiological Modelling Lacefield Wed Nov 4:30-6:30pm SEB 2200 Lecture Biomedical Optics Carson 23 Fri Nov 25 12:30-2:30pm Arts and Discussion/Tutorial Medical Imaging Drangova Wed Nov 4:30-6:30pm SEB 2200 Lecture Medical Trejos 30 Mechatronics Fri Dec 2 12:30-2:30pm Arts and Discussion/Tutorial Biomedical Optics Carson Wed Dec 7 4:30-6:30pm SEB 2200 Lecture BME at Western Peters Fri Dec 9 12:30-2:30pm Arts and Discussion/Tutorial Medical Mechatronics Naish

5 Course Materials: Textbook: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, John Enderle, Third Edition and is currently on reserve at Taylor Library. Echo360 Course Content Capture: The course lectures will be recorded using Active Learning Software Echo360. Lectures will be available to students approx. 1 hour after lecture and can be re-visited by students. Students can also follow along with the lecture slides (and annotate) through the echo360 website and can also ask questions using this website. More details to follow. Assigned Readings: Topic Book Chapter (Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, John Enderle, Third Edition) Introduction to BME Basic Anatomy and Physiology Biomechanics Biomaterials Tissue Engineering Bioinstrumentations and Biosensors Bioelectric Phenomena Biomedical Signal Processing Physiological Modeling Medical Imaging Biomedical Optics Chapter 1: Biomedical Engineering Chapter 3: Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 4: Biomechanics Chapter 5: Biomaterials Chapter 6: Tissue Engineering Chapter 9: Bioinstrumentation and Chapter 10: Biomedical Sensors Chapter 12: Bioelectric Phenomena Chapter 11: Biosignal Processing Chapter 13: Physiological Modeling Chapter 15: Radiation Imaging and Chapter 16: Medical Imaging Biomedical Optics: Principles and Imaging (Lehong Wang)-in library and on OWL Medical Mechatronics BME at Western Additional information will be provided to through the course website (OWL). Method of Evaluation: Discussion/Tutorial Session In total, 10 section topics will be presented and students will choose 5 of these to present on. Topic assignments will be on a first come, first served basis. Weekly Problem Set Students have two weeks on each assignment. Assignments are four questions (each out of 1) for a total of 4 points and are used to test students comprehension of material. Participation 2% Final Term Paper 8% 5% Presentation (to be marked by instructor during class as well as students will be given written feedback from students in class. 5% Written Abstract (to be marked by TA) 5 presentations x 10% = 50% Four questions (/4) each week x 10 topics =40% Total

6 Weekly Problem Set Schedule (40%): Problem Set Topic Date Handed Out Due Date Evaluation 1 Anatomy and Physiology Sept 21 October 5 4% 2 Biomechanics Sept 28 Oct 12 4% 3 Biomaterials Oct 5 Oct 19 4% 4 Tissue Engineering Oct 12 Oct 26 4% 5 Bioinstrumentation and Biosensors Oct 19 Nov 2 4% 6 Bioelectric Phenomena Oct 26 Nov 9 4% 7 Biomedical Signal Processing Nov 2 Nov 16 4% 8 Physiological Modeling Nov 9 Nov 23 4% 9 Medical Imaging Nov 16 Nov 30 4% 10 Biomedical Optics Nov 23 Dec 7 4% 11 Medical Mechatronics Nov 30 Dec 14 4% Note:11 problems sets total and will drop your lowest mark for a total of 40%. Participation (2%): Participation will be recorded in this class by assigning lecture reflection sheets weekly. If you are not going to be in class for some reason, please let the teaching assistant/instructor know as soon as possible. In total, there are 12 content lectures. It is expected that you will complete a minimum of 9 reflections (by attending class and handing in the student reflection at the end of the class). Otherwise, you will receive 0% for participation. Final Project Paper (8%): Write a summary (1000 words) based on knowledge obtained through concepts discussed in the course, which answers one of the following questions: 1. What is your view regarding the role biomedical engineers will play in the health care systems of tomorrow? 2. Using your crystal ball, what advances in engineering do you think will have the greatest impact on critical care or biomedical research? Meet Individually with Students to Discuss Project: Week of Oct (Sign-up sheet to follow) Final Due Date: Dec 16, 2016 Academic Offenses: Scholastic offenses are taken seriously and students are directed to read the appropriate policy, specifically, the definition of what constitutes a Scholastic Offense at the following website:

7 Plagiarism-checking software may be used for all assigned written work to check for textural similarity. Graduate Course Health and Wellness: The following websites are to encourage graduate students to make health and wellness a priority. Please feel free to visit for more information. Campus Recreation: Faculty of Music: Mental Health Concerns