BME 301: Bioinstrumentation

Lectures: 9:30–10:45 TX, CSTI 343
Office: Zoom or Brevard 237
Office hours: Reserve a time on my calendar, for an appointment.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Explain the operation of instrumentation designed to measure physiological properties
  • Explain the operation of instrumentation used in biomedical research
  • Analyze the performance of instrumentation given system parameters
  • Design and create biomedical instrumentation

General Information

If you have questions solving homework problems, writing up assignments, studying for exams, etc., send me an email with the question. I will respond to all students, “A student asked the following question…” so you will not be identified.

Homework

Homework is due at the beginning of class on the due date.

Homework is assigned to help you practice applying the principles you learn in class. Upload pictures/electronic copies of your HW to Blackboard. Late homework will receive a maximum grade of 50%. After 24 hours, late HW will receive a grade of 0%.

IMPORTANT: You will lose points if I cannot read/follow your work. Make it neat, organized, and legible.

Exams

Final Exam: Thursday, Dec. 12, 8:00–11:20 AM

Exams missed with certified medical excuses or prior instructor approval will be dealt with individually.

Grades

The final course grade comprises:

Homework 15%
Exams 60%
Final 25%

Final grades will be assigned based on the following scale:

Percentage Letter
>=93 A
92–90 A-
89–87 B+
86–83 B
82–80 B-
79–77 C+
76–73 C
72–70 C-
69–67 D+
66–63 D
62–60 D-
<60 F

Course Schedule

Lesson Date Topic HW Handouts
1 Aug 27 Introduction Notes
2 Aug 29 Basic Concepts HW 1
Due Sep 5
Notes
False Pos Paradox
3 Sep 03 Circuits review HW 2
Due Sep 10
Notes
IO Exam 1
4 Sep 05 Circuits review Notes
5 Sep 10 Lab 1 - Basic Measurements Lab Doc
6 Sep 12 Test 1
7 Sep 17 Sensors HW 3
Due Sep 26
Notes
8 Sep 19 Sensors Notes pt 1
9 Sep 24 Sensors Notes pt 2
10 Sep 26 Op-amps HW 4
Due Oct 4
11:59PM
Notes
IO Exam 2
11 Oct 01 Op-amps Notes
LM741
12 Oct 03 Lab 2 - Sensors + Amplifiers Lab Doc
13 Oct 08 Test 2
14 Oct 10 Filters HW 5
Due Oct 17
Notes
15 Oct 15 Filters Notes
16 Oct 17 Biopotentials HW 6
Due Oct 24
Notes
17 Oct 22 Biopotentials Notes
18 Oct 24 Electrodes HW 7
Due Oct 29
Notes
IO Exam 3
19 Oct 29 Lab 3 - Filters Lab Doc
20 Oct 31 Test 3
21 Nov 05 Biopotential Amplifiers HW 8
Due Nov 12
Notes
22 Nov 07 Biopotential Amplifiers Notes
23 Nov 12 Blood Pressure (internal) HW 9
Due Nov 19
Notes
24 Nov 14 Blood Pressure (internal; ext) Notes
25 Nov 19 Safety Notes
26 Nov 21 Flow and Volume Notes
IO Exam 4
Nov 26 Thanksgiving
Nov 28 Thanksgiving
27 Dec 03 Test 4
28 Dec 05 Review

University of Mississippi Policies

Academic integrity

Students are expected to adhere to the guidelines for academic integrity outlined in the University of Mississippi Policy for Academic Conduct and Discipline. Cases of misconduct will be addressed according to the procedures outlined in the Policy. An academic discipline case will be filed for any misconduct. Your signature on submitted work implies that you have neither given nor received unauthorized aid.

Student disabilities

Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accommodations, students must register with the Office of Student Disability Services at 234 Martindale, 662-915-7128.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes. Read the Credits and Grades Policy (ACA.AR.200.003) and the Guidelines for Class Attendance Policies (ACA.AR.200.004) for more information. If you anticipate an excused absence on a due date, please notify me so that we can agree on an alternate due date.

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