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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
Code
KUEU4326
Title
Computers in Biomedical Engineering
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
80 hours
Credit
2
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain standards, OSI RM and medical-related standards
including DICOM, HL7, PACS.
2.
Explain the common network topologies and network
operating systems.
3.
Explain the Internet and its related protocols, including
TCP/IP.
4.
Apply the use of microcomputers in biomedical engineering
applications.
5.
Explain serial and parallel interfacing.
6.
Apply knowledge of networking, Internet, and standards to
solve biomedical engineering-related computing problems.
Synopsis
This subject introduces the characteristics of OSI RM, Common
network topologies, network operating systems, the internet and
its protocols (TCP/IP). The use of microcomputers and
programming languages in biomedical engineering, serial and
parallel interface standards in medicine (DICOM, HL7, PACS) are
also included.
Assessment
40 % Continuous Assessments
60 % Final Examination
References
1.
Carr, J. J. & Brown, J. M.,Introduction to Biomedical
Equipment Technology, Prentice Hall.
2.
Cromwell, L., Weibell F. J., Pfeiffer, E. A., ‘Biomedical
Instrumentation and Measurements’, 2nd Edition, Prentice
Hall. 1980.
3.
William H. Righy,Computer Interfacing and Practical
Approach to DAQ and Control.
Soft Skills
Life Long Learning and Information Management (LL1,LL2)