Bioinstrumentation

Catalog description

Bioinstrumentation applications are emphasized in this laboratory-based course. Electronic instruments from sensor to computer are considered. Static and dynamic characteristics of components and systems are examined theoretically and empirically. General analog and digital signal condition circuits are designed, constructed, and tested. A variety of biological applications of instrumentation are discussed. Lecture and lab only for 3 credits; lecture, lab and design project for 4 credits. The 3 credit class ends after week 10. The 4 credit class includes a design project and continues for the full semester.