Main Courses for Specialty in Biomedical Engineering
Single Microcomputer Theory and Application
This course is one of the basic computer courses, and one of the introductory courses for students learning the knowledge of computer and assembler language programming. The main contents student should maser from theories and practices: The basic composition of microcomputer, operational principle, assembler language programming, and interface circuit, etc. Using 8051 SCM as the model the course describes the principle of computer processor, and examples of interfacing and application. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to lay the foundation for the microcomputer application system design after mastering the basic concepts of computer processor, being familiar with the hardware configuration, code repertory, assembler language program, I/O interface features and application methods of SCM 8051, grasping the common chip, interface technology and program design method, and to understanding the design process and method of MCU application system.
This course is a basic one of professions of Applied Optics, Biomedical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology, Precision Instruments etc. Students mainly learn the basic principles of geometrical optics, perfect optical system, basis of photometry and colorimetry, light path calculation and aberration theory, modern optical system and image quality evaluation, electromagnetic theory of light, interference and diffraction of light and its application, Fourier optics, light polarization, fiber and waveguide optics, photons and laser basis etc. The target of setting up this course is to strengthen students' geometrical optics application of theoretical knowledge and experimental skills, let the students understand the physical optics and optical detection technology, etc. The main tasks are strengthening analyze and design ability of geometrical optical theory, learning the content and application of physical optics.
Electromagnetic Field
This course is a professional basic course of Biomedical Engineering. Because the application of electromagnetic phenomena in certain scope is the research object of electric majors, qualitative analysis of electromagnetic phenomenon and quantitative calculation of the relevant physical quantities are the basic knowledge and skills which technical workers must grasp in the technical field of electrical engineering. By introducing the basic properties of macroscopic electromagnetic field and basic knowledge and application skills, students can make the preliminary analysis of electromagnetic phenomena in engineering and electromagnetic process with the viewpoint of field. The student will prepare the necessary theoretical basis for professional learning or further study of electromagnetic field problems.
Biomedical Electronics
Using electronic technology to solve problems of biomedical application，electronics is a new inter discipline to research life substance movements of the world. The mission of this course is to research the theory, method and means of electronics in biomedical application such as the detection, processing, display and recording of medical signal from the particularity of life itself. The purpose of this course is to induce electronics method and technology in biomedicine, in purpose of linking to the previous courses, and to lay a good foundation for subsequent courses.
Digital Signal Processing
The course is a compulsory course for under-graduated students of Biomedical Engineering. The basic concept, analysis method and processing technique are present in this course. This course will mainly discuss on basic theory about discrete-time signal and system, discrete Fourier transform and fast Fourier transform, design for IIR filter and FIR filter, as well as framework of digital system. At end of this course, the student will grasp basic principle and design method of digital filter, and will understand concept of digital signal processing.
Biomedical Sensors
Biomedical sensor is the main means of obtaining physiological information, so it is an important course for Biomedical Engineering. It contains extensive contents. Through the analysis of various biomedical sensor principle and applicable scope, this course enables the students to master how to choose reasonable measuring method of physiological information in research and design of Biomedical Engineering.
Medical Image Processing
With the development of science and technology, while medical imaging was becoming an indispensable and important part in clinical diagnosis, medical imaging technology has become one of the most active research areas in medical diagnosis. Medical image processing technology is a kind of science and technology to analyze, distinguish, segment, interpret and classify medical images after acquiring it in order to enhance and extract some features. Biomedical image processing course is to make students to grasp the basic principle, method and development trend of biomedical image processing, to learn the specific image processing methods and characteristics in view of the different characteristics of various medical imaging, to develop ability of solving practical problems in this area, to broaden knowledge base, to have the ability of solving the general problem of imaging and processing as well.
Medical Signal Processing
Medical signal processing is to analyze signals from the human body with the method of digital signal processing. The purpose is to enable students to understand the typical applications in medicine of the basic methods and means of digital signal processing(including the determination of signal processing and random signal processing）, to understand the application of digital signal processing in medicine, to master the basic ideas and theories of medical signal processing and basic skills. The concept includes the coherent averaging method of medical digital signal, the correlation function and correlation analysis, power spectrum analysis and the method and theory of power spectrum estimation method, etc.
Application of Computer in Biomedical
This course is an elective course for Biomedical Engineering. This course mainly studies the classification and characteristic of biomedical signals, biomedical data compression, computer processing of biomedical signal, X ray computed tomography, MRI, the computer network and its application in the hospital information system, picture archiving and communication system. To achieve the requirements of communication with the interface through the debugging and interface related assembler, students will master the basic method of management of interface equipment and software design.
Internet and Telemedicine
This course is an elective course for Biomedical Engineering which mainly learns the internet introduction and commonly used tools，biomedical cyber source, the definition of telemedicine, composition and application of telemedicine in communication technology, network technology and database technology，analyzing the characteristics adaptation and selection principle of these technologies with the remote medical needs, application of telemedicine in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, operation and medical education.
Course Project of Biomedical Electronics
Course project is one of the important practice teaching of Biomedical Engineering. The target is that students complete the detection, processing, displaying and recording of biomedical signal through the design of typical circuit, amplifier, band trap，filter of familiar biomedical electronic instruments on the basis of the basic principles of Biomedical Electronics.
Course Project of Fundamentals Microcomputer
Course project is one of the important practice teaching of Biomedical Engineering. The task is to develop the students' ability of comprehensive use of the knowledge acquired from《Principle & Application of Microcomputer》,《Analog Electronic Technology》,《Digital Electronic Technology》 and 《Sensor and Detection Technology》to analyze and solve the practical problems of engineering or scientific research. Its purpose is to improve the professional quality of students while consolidating the students' knowledge, to understand the computer data acquisition, to master the performance and programming method of A/D conversion and ADC0809 conversion chip, the design technique of the interface circuit of MCS-51 and peripherals. It is important for students to develop engineering thought.
Engineering Internship
The aim of internship for students is to deep understanding the learned professional knowledge, to lay the foundation for the followed courses learning, and to cultivate students' operational ability to have a certain understanding about the development level and the trend of theprofession at home and abroad.
1. Have a comprehensive understanding of productive process of modern enterprises.
2. Deep understanding of the relevant knowledge of the learned medical instrument.
3. Understand the detection system of the EEG, ECG, B ultrasound and medical image.
4. Understand the development level and trend of medical device industry in domestic and foreign by visiting and accessing to relevant information
Medicine Micro Computer System Experiment
This course is the practice training for the previous courses 《Application of computers in medicine》《Principle and application of Microcomputer》. Its purpose for students is to apply the knowledge from aforesaid courses to practice, to grasp the knowledge in the practice process, and to lay a solid theoretical foundation for the graduation design and the future work as well.
Human anatomy
Human anatomy, the professional required courses for students of biomedical engineering, is a morphologic science, which describe the appearance and structures of human organs according to functional systems. The development of the human anatomy is closely related to the progress of modern medicine. The objective of teaching is to help students understand and remember features of human body. It is important to train students` ability of observation, discovering, analyzing, and solution during their study. It is the foundation of learning other medicine subjects
Base medicine
Base medicine is an important medical basic course for students specialized in biomedical engineering, is also abridge curriculum connected with engineering and biomedical disciplines, and composed of human anatomy and physiology as its dominating content. In this course, students should be familiar with the morphology and structure features of different human organs, and also with anatomic terms, which is valuable for them to read foreign literatures. It should be emphasized that the basic physiological theories, knowledge and experimental techniques should be grasped. Meanwhile, the ability to analyze and resolve problems should also be trained, which is necessary and useful for studying other courses.And the important new achievements of physiology should be introduced as well, which would help students understand most advanced progress in physiology all over the world.
Physiology and Biochemistry
Physiology is a science to explore the principle of life activities. Its tasks are to investigate the regularity, mechanism of life activities and the influences of internal and external environment on them. Physiology is one of the important preclinical medicine courses, which has close relationship with other courses. Teaching purpose of physiology is to help students master the basic principle of life activities of normal human beings. It should be emphasized that the basic theories, knowledge and experimental techniques should be grasped. Meanwhile, the ability to analyze and resolve problems should also be trained, which is necessary and useful for studying other courses. Important new achievements of physiology should be introduced as well, which would help students understand most advanced progress in physiology all over the world.
The 21st century is an era of life science. Lots of wonders are being created, and explosive information is being provided at an unprecedented speed. Biochemistry and molecular biology is a window opening to the world of life science. Biochemistry is the study of life on the molecular level. Life, at its most basic level, is a biochemical phenomenon including two basic characteristics: self-refresh (metabolism) and self-replication and self-assembly (expression and transmission of genetic information). The knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology which involves the study of chemical molecules and reactions in living organisms, thus biochemistry is a very important professional basic course.
Medical Imaging Technology
Medical imaging technology is an important professional basic course for students majoring in biomedical engineering. This course aims to enable students to understand the basic principle of modern medical imaging devices existing in medical imaging department. This course takes an introduction to the principle of X-ray as basis, includes the medical diagnostic X-ray tube, X-Ray high-volt Generator, diagnostic X-ray System, structure of X-ray system, high frequency X-ray system, and Digital X-ray system. The course contains a quick review of background knowledge，provides a comprehensive review of modern CT scanner technology, with an emphasis on multi-slice scanning and incorporating latest developments. The course aims to deepen understanding of imaging reconstruction and components. Special topics include quality control, purchasing and an introduction to the use of CT in radiotherapy planning. The material is designed to be accessible to people with a basic familiarity with CT technology and be related to practical CT measurements. This course designed for undergraduate students to have a thorough grounding in the physical, mathematical and system structure fundamentals of MRI. Topics include the principles of nuclear magnetic resonance as applied to imaging, image processing, imaging techniques, image artifacts, typical applications, and the system structure of MRI.
Medical Instrument
Modern medical instrument is a product of the development of biomedical engineering, as a powerful tool for biomedical engineering research at the same time, promoted the growth and development of the contemporary medicine. By the end of this course, the students should be able to master the basic principle, basic structure and basic circuit of medical electronic instrumentations (include electrophysiological instrument, monitor, sphygmomanometer, pacemaker and defibrillator), and their performance and electric safety standard. Students should be equipped with necessary skills in design, commissioning, and installation of medical electronic equipment and be able to lay the foundation for the practical work of the design, production and maintenance of medical electronic equipment.
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
The purpose of this course is to serve as an introduction to and overview of the field of biomedical engineering. Over the past fifty years, as the discipline of biomedical engineering has evolved, it has become clear that it is a diverse, seemingly all-encompassing field that includes such areas as bioelectric phenomena, bioinformatics, biomaterials, biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, biosensors, biosignal processing, biotechnology, computational biology and complexity, genomics, medical imaging, optics and lasers, radiation imaging, tissue engineering, and moral and ethical issues. Although it is not possible to cover all of the biomedical engineering domains in course, we have made an effort to focus on most of the major fields of activity in which biomedical engineers are engaged.
Quantified Physiology
Quantitative physiology is an optional course, combined with engineering technology and life sciences. In this course, the physiological processed in the human body were discussed from engineering technology by the application of principles and methods of natural science and engineering technology. In this curriculum, all levels of human physiological processes were regarded as a systemic state change, and the law of this kind of system changes was studied by the combination of theory and method with engineering, biology, and medicine.
Principle of Medical Ultrasound Instrument
Ultrasound is becoming increasingly important in medicine and is now taking its place along with X-ray and nuclear medicine as an important diagnostic tool. Every day in thousands of hospitals and medical centers around the world, ultrasound is in routine clinical use in such diverse body regions as the brain, heart, liver, and kidney, fetal and reproductive systems. The essential principle and main structure of medical Ultrasonic instruments is discussed in this course. It is included physics and mathematics base of ultrasound, ultrasound and its spread characteristic, transducer and probe, scanning and imaging law of ultrasound diagnosis instruments, structure and design, new techniques, and so on.
Academic English
English is the most widely used language in science and technology domain in the world. As a biomedical engineering undergraduate student, it should be one of the essential skills to be able to skillfully read English books and papers, and specification of English writing. This course will enable students to master the relevant professional and technical vocabulary, improve professional reading skills by professional English books and papers, technical data reading and translation practice, and also including the introduction of academic exchange rules and skills in English.