Biomedical Engineering Technology

Together with BHSC 2201, this course follows a systems approach to study the relationship between structure and function in the human body. BHSC 1101 begins with a discussion of cells and tissues as basic structural/functional units then introduces regulation and integration of body systems and the role of control systems in homeostasis. Nervous, endocrine, and other major major systems will also be covered. Where appropriate, each course gives examples of the uses of biomedical instruments in diagnosis and treatment of human disease.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

The course covers theoretical and practical basic knowledge of electrical passive components, electrical quantities, their units and relationships. Major topics covered include: DC, simple transient, and AC circuit analysis of RLC circuits, magnetism and magnetic circuits. Each topic is reinforced by practical applications, laboratory exercises, and hands-on instruction on electrical devices and techniques.
Prerequisite(s):

• MATH 1781^‡ and PHYS 1179^‡ (^‡ must be taken concurrently)
• MATH 1781** and PHYS 1178** (** must be taken concurrently unless prior credit is granted)

Introduces you to the writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills you will need to successfully carry out your professional communication tasks. You will learn how to organize and present technical information, write memos/emails and letters, and prepare and deliver an oral presentation. The first term establishes the principles and basic patterns on which you will build more advanced applications in the second term.
Prerequisite(s):

• English 12 or equivalent

This course introduces students to typical PC architecture and organization. It gives an overview of the hardware organization and how operating system and application software interact with the hardware. The course covers PC system configuration, hardware and software installation as well as basic PC preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Covers systems of linear equations and determinants with application to electrical, networks, logarithmic and exponential functions including the study of electrical transients, dB gain, logarithmic and semilog graphing, trigonometric functions and the graphs of the sinusoidal functions - right triangle geometry with application to impedance and admittance diagrams, complex numbers, rectangular/polar conversion and AC circuit applications, number base conversion and binary number operations with a brief introduction to Boolean logic and Karnaugh mapping.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

A general level course with emphasis on the application of basic physics principles to biomedical engineering technology. Topics covered include measurement techniques and reporting, equilibrium mechanics, stress and strain relationships, fluid statics and dynamics, wave motion with application to sound and ultrasound, and applied optics.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

BHSC 2201 is a continuation of the systems approach to the study of Human Anatomy and Physiology begun in BHSC 1101. The major systems covered in this course are: skeletal, skeletal muscle, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and urinary. Examples of the use of biomedical instruments in diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving these systems are given.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in BHSC 1101

Provides introduction to AC excited RLC circuits and the behavior of the basic active devices and integrated circuits. Topics include frequency response, RC, RL, RLC circuits, and resonant circuits, 3 phase systems, transformers, power suppliers, semiconductor fundamentals, diodes, bipolar transistor and field-effect transistor fundamentals, BJT and FET amplifier circuits, and the operational amplifier circuits. In Laboratory session, students will build a variety of circuits to confirm the theory and use the common test equipment to analyze and troubleshoot electronic circuits. Corequisites: MATH 2781.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in BMET 1100 and 50% in MATH 1781 and 50% in PHYS 1178
• MATH 2781^‡ (^‡ must be taken concurrently)
• BMET 1100, MATH 1781, PHYS 1178

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of data communication and networking. The Open System Interconnect (OSI) model is used to discuss network architectures, protocols, topologies, networking hardware and software. Topics include network media, access control, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), switching and routing, Ethernet Standards, IP addressing, wireless LAN Standards, and network security. Analog and digital data communications, transmission methods, coding schemes are also discussed. During the laboratory sessions, local area networks will be designed, built and managed to enhance understanding of the theoretical concepts, and to gain hands-on and troubleshooting experience with computer networks.
Prerequisite(s):

• BMET 2200** and BMET 2215** and COMP 1120 and MATH 1781 and PHYS 1178 (**must be taken concurrently unless prior credit is granted)

Introduces the principles and techniques of modern digital systems. Major topics covered include: number systems, logic elements and equations, combinational logic circuits, flip-flop circuits and sequential logic devices counters, digital arithmetic circuits, memory devices, integrated-circuit logic families and interfacing techniques. Each topic is reinforced by practical applications examined in the laboratory section of the course.
Prerequisite(s):

• MATH 1781 and BMET 2200** (** must be taken concurrently unless prior credit is granted)

Continues the study begun in COMM 1178 in the writing and speaking skills you will need to successfully carry out your professional communication tasks. You will design and write an effective resume and cover letter, and participate in practice job interviews, as both an interviewer and interviewee. You will also write short reports and participate in productive project meetings.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in COMM 1178

This course will give students an understanding of software engineering on a variety of levels. Topics include: basic microprocessor/computer architecture, software development methodology and tools, assembly language programming, and C programming. If time permits, elements of scientific algorithms and real-time programming wil also be included. The goal of this course is to give the student an in-depth view of software engineering starting from the hardware level building up to the use of high level programming languages.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Covers rules of differentiation, rates of change, related rates, differentials, implicit differentiation with application to electrical and mechanical problems, definite and indefinite integral, calculation of mean, RMS values for various electrical waveforms, integration techniques, and the Fourier series applied to electrical circuits.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MATH 1781

This course will offer a number of workshops and laboratory sessions in which students are introduced to a range of electrical components, tools and skills that are relevant to the profession. Each topic will be introduced with basic theory, and explored with hands-on skill development exercises that focus on selection of appropriate materials and tools, proficiency and safety. General skills: Apply anti-static precautions Fabricate and repair electrical wires and connectors: crimping and connector assembly, cable splices, heat shrinking, cable dressing Soldering, de-soldering and re-soldering Cable assembly and repair: hospital grade plug, North American and International wire color codes Measurement of AC and transient electrical quantities: (high) voltage, (high) current, frequency, phase shift, rise time, fall time, pulse width, slew rate, noise, intermittent events, pulse amplitude, decay time constant, etc. In addition, students will explore relevant characteristics of, and skills related to, the following: Sensors: mechanical, optical, magnetic Motors, actuators, relays Batteries, chargers Students will design and assemble a machine including the above listed components to achieve a specified objective.
Prerequisite(s):

• BMET 1100

​This is a hands-on workshop for biomedical engineering technology students. The workshop will introduce students to correct use of general hand tools and basic mechanical skills as employed in the profession. Safe working practice appropriate to shop activities will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course will offer a number of workshops and laboratory sessions in which students are introduced to a range of practical skills that are relevant to the profession and which do not fit into the context of other academic courses. Each topic will be introduced with basic theory, and explored with hands-on skill development exercises that focus on selection of appropriate materials and tools, proficiency and safety. General skills: Correct use of appropriate lubricants and cleaners; Correct use of appropriate adhesives and sealants; Repair and maintenance of pneumatic and hydraulic components and (sub)systems; Systematic disassembly and reassembly of mechanical assemblies; Data analysis and graphing. Special skills associated with handling specific biomedical devices such as:Centrifuge, microtome; Optic components, microscopes.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Students are introduced to the scope and practice in biomedical engineering through: Field trips to various workplaces including hospitals, research labs, medical device companies, and test centers. Presentations and guest speaker sessions on related topics.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

​In this course, students will carry out guided independent investigations to explore various selected topics or to solve a given problem. Students will collaborate in small teams to discuss the issue, design experiments that will provide more information, construct and validate the experimental setup, collect and analyze the data, and report the results. In some cases, the results of an investigation may lead to new questions to be explored further as time permits. The course will combine academic content from allied disciplines, which may provide the context for the investigation, or where the investigation provides the context in which content is applied. For example, topics from Physics, Biology or Chemistry may provide the context for an investigation, while Math and Communications are applied to analyze and communicate the results of the investigation.
Prerequisite(s):

• BMET 1100

This is the third course in the study of analog electronic devices and circuits for the BMET program. The course provides further knowledge of linear and non-linear electronic circuits. Major topics covered include: operational amplifier circuits, oscillators and timers, phase locked-loop circuits, voltage regulation, thyristor devices and phase control circuits, data acquisition systems, analog to digital and digital to analog converters and interfacing devices and techniques. Each topic is reinforced by practical applications examined in the laboratory section of the course.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in BMET 2200 and BMET 2210 and 50% in BMET 2215 and 50% in MATH 2782

Introduce systems approach to study biomedical instrumentations and systems. Describe the characteristics of biological signals and introduces methods to collect, process, display and record such signals. Discuss principles of operation, functional block diagrams, technical specifications, schematic diagrams, performance testing procedures and common problems of selected biomedical devices. Lab exercises are coordinated with lecture content.
Prerequisite(s):

• BHSC 2201 and BMET 2200 and BMET 2205 and BMET 2210 and BMET 2215 and MATH 2782 and CHEM 1205** (**must be taken concurrently unless prior credit is granted)

Consists of four modules: • Biomedical Engineering Practice: discussion of o The hospital and medical device industry environment o The functions of the biomedical engineering technologists in R & D and technical support settings o Principles and practice of healthcare technology management • Medical Device Standards and Regulations, which includes o The regulatory context in Canada o Relevant safety standards and inspection procedures o Risk management o Design control • Troubleshooting Techniques: introduces formal and practical approaches to problemsolving and troubleshooting • Preparation for Biomedical Engineering Project: preparation of a project proposal to be carried out in BMET 4402. Laboratory sessions, projects and assignments reinforce the theory and allow you to gain experience in electrical safety measurements and troubleshooting techniques.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in BMET 2200

​This is the second Biomedical Computer Networks and Data Communications course. Students will examine the computer networks with applications in healthcare and in greater depth. The course introduce students to the Wide Area Networks. Topics include IP address sub-netting and super-netting, virtual LAN, IPv6, virtual private network and network security. Theory and laboratory sessions include medical application of infusion pump (wired and wireless), telemetry, physiological monitoring systems, Picture Archiving Communication Systems (PACS) and medical device integration. Healthcare information system standards will be discussed as well as network security and data integrity in the medical network environment.
Prerequisite(s):

• BMET 2200 and BMET 2205 and BMET 2215

​This lab-lecture course introduces the student to the principles and procedures necessary to design and develop hardware and software for microcontroller-based embedded systems. Course topics include: internal microcontroller architecture, structure and operation of various hardware components used aboard the microcontroller (timer, pulse-width modulator, analog to digital converter), the interrupt mechanism, interfacing methods, and software and hardware tools used for debugging and testing. Each topic is reinforced by practical applications examined in the laboratory section of the course.
Prerequisite(s):

• BMET 2200 and BMET 2215 and COMP 3152

Starts with a review of the atom, moles, chemical equations and stoichiometry. An overview of bonding is presented. Oxidation and reduction will then be discussed with reference to balancing redox equations. Solution stoichiometry is then studied. Acid-base chemistry is studied with emphasis on the difference between strong and weak electrolytes and different types of buffer solutions. Electrochemistry is introduced with emphasis on different types of voltaic cells. Then the major groups of organic compounds are considered and the basic physical and chemical properties of each group are described. The laboratory work will acquaint the student with the basic techniques used in chemistry as well as several techniques used in a clinical laboratory.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Presents the principles of operation, application, design, construction, potential hazards and common problems of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment (e.g. physiologic monitors, electrosurgical units, cardiac defibrillators, etc.) used in the clinical environment. Cover selected equipment in more detail (may go over schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, performance assurance tests, calibration procedures and problem solving). Lab exercises are coordinated with lecture content.
Prerequisite(s):

• BMET 3300 and BMET 3301 and BMET 3302 and BMET 3305 and CHEM 2305** (** must be taken concurrently unless prior credit is granted)

During the course, students will undertake and complete a biomedical engineering project. From the concept developed during BMET 3302, students will develop detailed specifications, a project plan and schedule of the project. The project will be carried out with design methodologies that are consistent with ISO 13485 and QSR (21CFR820.30). Following detailed planning, students will participate in the design and development of the project, and will complete the project independently. These tasks may include circuit design, parts acquisition, printed circuit board layout, circuit building, package design and fabrication, wiring, troubleshooting and final testing. Students will maintain a detailed design history file, a logbook of their work throughout the course, and will prepare a technical report at the completion of their project. The process of design, prototyping, verification, validation and documentation will be introduced at different stages of the course. Guidance documents will specify the criteria for expectations with respect to various aspects of design control, risk management, project management, and documentation.
Prerequisite(s):

• COMM 3478^‡ (^‡ must be taken concurrently)
• BMET 3300 and BMET 3301 and BMET 3302 and BMET 3305 and BMET 3315 and COMM 3478** (** must be taken concurrently unless prior credit is granted)

Studies the basic operation and hardware involved in imaging systems used in medicine. Covers the fundamental principles, functional building blocks and quality assurance of radiography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound imaging equipment. Introduces concepts in radiation protection, other imaging modalities such as MRI and PET as well as the fundamentals of digital radiology and PACS. Reinforces lectures with practical laboratory sessions.
Prerequisite(s):

• BMET 3305 and BMET 3300 and BMET 3301

This course provides an introduction to instrumental techniques (i.e. spectroscopy, electrochemistry, chromatography) with a focus on applications for the clinical lab. The course also includes an overview of biological chemistry and the methods used to analyze relevant biological molecules.
Prerequisite(s):

• CHEM 1205

COMM 3478 builds on the skills that you learned in COMM 1178 and 2278. You will update your career package for employment as a biomedical engineering technologist. While writing a technical research report for BMET 4403, you will consult with your COMM 3478 instructor for advice on format and organization. Finally, you will write a technical report documenting the device that you will design and build in BMET 4402.
Prerequisite(s):

• BMET 4402** (** must be taken concurrently unless prior credit is granted)

This course introduces practical applications of video for acquisition and display of data. Fundamentals of analog and digital video raster scan displays are developed. The types of equipment used in image creation, transmission, and storage are discussed. Principles of illumination are introduced and the characteristics and construction of light sources and modifiers are discussed. Principals of photography and photographic equipment are explored. Methods of image capture are investigated. Image processing and manipulation topics are developed using appropriate application software. Applications specific to Biomedical Engineering, such as endoscopy, microscopy, and digital radiology will be presented. Topics in the application of digital image creation, acquisition, processing and display will be presented as lab activities.
Prerequisite(s):

• BMET 3300 and BMET 3315

​The students in this course will gain the fundamental knowledge and skills for patient care in an interprofessional environment, learning about, from, and with other health professional learners. Students will be introduced to health and safety measures, learn how to complete a variety of basic healthcare procedures, and develop competency in the use of equipment commonly used in various healthcare settings. This course will provide the knowledge and skills to effectively support patients during various clinical skills. Theory is supported with supervised laboratory activities designed to give students opportunities to apply critical thinking and manual skills to a variety of patient care situations.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Descriptive statistics. Estimation, central limit theorem, standard errors, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, the t- distribution. Linear regression and correlation. Empirical curve fitting. Introduction to quality control. Computer packages will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Enables the student to reinforce knowledge and gain practical working experience in the field of biomedical engineering technology. Allows the student to work under supervision in a hospital, medical device manufacturing facility, research and development laboratory, or technical service and support organization. The work experience is five weeks in duration.
Prerequisite(s):

• BMET 3315 and BMET 4401 and BMET 4402 and BMET 4403 and CHEM 2305 and COMM 3478 and ELEX 4855 and MATH 3872 and HSIP 1000