BME5002
(Validated in 2023-24)
Medical Instrumentation and Control
- Credits
- 20
- Level
- HE5
- Type
- Standard
- Trimester 3?
- No
- ECTS
- 10
- Marking Scheme
- Numeric mark scheme (i.e. mark of 0-100)
- Pass Mark
- 40% ,a mark of at least 40% must be achieved in all items of assessment.
- Delivery Type
- This Module requires you to attend particular classes or events at particular times and in particular locations.
- Module Outline
- This module enables you to apply the principles behind medical electronic instrumentation and control systems. You will develop your understanding of the properties and behaviour of PID control strategies for linear dynamic electrical, mechanical, and medical systems. You will additionally build on the software skills acquired in the preceding year, by applying them to system modelling and controller design problems. Classical control theory is made industrially relevant by providing opportunities to evaluate the operation and performance of instrumentation and control systems that are commonly encountered in practice. This model teaches and assesses C4, C5, C10, C13, and C14 and develops C1 and C2 of the AHEP4 for CEng. The GAME attributes covered are adaptable and confident.
Indicative Content
| 1 | Principles of measurement |
| 2 | Transducers in measurement systems |
| 3 | Mathematical Modelling and Analysis of Medical Engineering Systems |
| 4 | Transfer Function of a First Order Systems |
| 5 | Control Using Feedback: Open and Closed Loop Control. |
| 6 | The Concept of System Stability |
| 7 | Transfer Function of a Second Order Control Systems |
| 8 | Block Diagram Reduction Techniques |
| 9 | Steady State Error of a Control System |
| 10 | PID Controller |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this Module you will be expected to be able to:
| 1 | Critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address engineering problems. (C4) |
| 2 | Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks. (C10) |
| 3 | Discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems. (C14) |
| 4 | Design solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards. (C5) |
| 5 | Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations. (C13) |
- Learning And Teaching Strategy
- This module will be delivered through a number of learning and teaching methods including: lectures, seminars, laboratories and tutorials. Delivery will be supported by online discussions and activities posted on the VLE. You will be expected to attend all scheduled sessions and prepare for these in advance by undertaking relevant research and background reading.
Learning & Teaching Methods
| Method | KIS | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled | Scheduled | 45 |
| Independent | Independent | 155 |
| Total | 200 |
- Formative Assessment Strategy
- Formative assessment is employed to support your learning on the module, allowing you to reflect on feedback on your progress from your tutors and peers. It takes a variety of forms including tutorials and laboratory sessions and does not contribute to the final module mark.
- Summative Assessment Strategy
- There are two pieces of summative assessment for this module, an exam worth 60% of the overall marks and a written report worth 40%. The exam enables you to demonstrate your ability to recall and apply embedded theoretical knowledge and use it to solve specific engineering problems. The report will be based on a series of practical control and instrumentation problems and is designed to encourage you to apply class learned theories, but it also includes elements that will require you to undertake your own investigation and research.
Summative Assessments
| Assessment | KIS | Description | Learning Outcomes | Marking Scheme | Passmark | KIS Weighting | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Written Exam | Written Exam | 2.5 hour exam | FINAL | 5 4 | Non Standard Percentage mark scheme | 40% | 60% |
| 002 | Report | Coursework | 2000 words or equivalent | 1 3 2 | Non Standard Percentage mark scheme | 40% | 40% |
Learning Resources
| Bolton, W. (2021) Engineering Instrumentation and Control. Newnes |
| Dorf, R. C. and Bishop, R.H. (2021) Modern Control Systems. Global Edition Harlow, England: Pearson. |
| Dunn, W. C. (2005) Introduction to Instrumentation, Sensors and Process Control. London: Artech Hourse. |
| Kuo, B. C. and Golnaraghi, M. F. (2017) Automatic Control Systems. 10th ed. McGraw Hill |
| Northrop, R. B. (2014) Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements. 3rd ed. London: CRC |
| Ogata, K. (2010) Modern Control Engineering. 5th ed. London: Pearson. |
| Talis Aspire Reading lists |
- Feedback to Students
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Formative and summative assessment feedback will be made available verbally and/or in written form. Feedback will be provided within the terms of the University’s guidelines which are provided in the Module Guides.