Course

Medical Equipment (MTE200)

Facts

Course code MTE200

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Autumn

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Autumn

Time table View course schedule

Literature The syllabus can be found in Leganto

Introduction

This course introduces different medical equipment used in healthcare for diagnostics and treatment.

Content

The course introduces different types of medical equipment used for diagnosis and treatment. Emphasis is placed on the equipment's principled operation and function.

Learning outcome

Understand the significance of the bioelectrical signals found throughout the body.

Understand the principle behind and be familiar with the medical equipment for:

  • measuring pressure and flow in circulatory systems
  • spirometry (measurements of the lungs)
  • measuring blood gases and gases in breathing air
  • defibrillators
  • respirators
  • infusion pumps
  • pulse oximeters
  • invasive/non-invasive blood pressure monitors
  • diathermy
  • pacemakers
  • biomedical optics and lasers
  • ultrasound, blood flow measurements and therapeutic use

Understand the principles of clinical imaging techniques:

  • diagnostic ultrasound imaging
  • X-ray planar radiography
  • computed tomography (CT)
  • positron emission tomography (PET)
  • magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Understand the implications of the use of artificial intelligence in medical equipment. 

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Electrical Engineering (ELE100), Applied Mathematics and Physics in Programming of Robots (ELE130)

Exam

Written exam

Weight 1/1

Duration 4 Hours

Marks Letter grades

Aid No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed

Withdrawal deadline 27.11.2025

Exam date 11.12.2025

Written exam with pen and paper.

Coursework requirements

Compulsory assignments
This course includes 5 theoretical and 4 compulsory lab assignments that must be approved within the specified deadlines to be allowed to sit for the final exam.

Method of work

6 hours lectures and 2 hours problem solving per week.

Open for

Battery and Energy Engineering - Bachelor Civil Engineering - Bachelor Computer Science - Bachelor Computer Science - Bachelor (Part-Time) Electrical Engineering - Bachelor (Part-Time) Electrical Engineering - Bachelor Energy and Petroleum Engineering - Bachelor Geosciences and Energy Resources - Bachelor Environmental Engineering - Bachelor Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor Medical Technology - Bachelor Medical Technology - Bachlor (Part-Time)
Admission to Single Courses at Master Level at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Exchange programme at The Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Study Program Director:
Tormod Drengstig
Coordinator laboratory exercises:
Ståle Freyer
Coordinator laboratory exercises:
Erik Sæland Hafnor
Course coordinator:
Morteza Esmaeili

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1