Medical Equipment (MTE200)
This course introduces different medical equipment used in healthcare for diagnostics and treatment.
Course description for study year 2025-2026
Facts
Course code
MTE200
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Offered by
Time table
Admission requirements
Higher engineering education (HING)
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
ELE100 Electrical Engineering, ELE130 Applied Mathematics and Physics in Programming of Robots
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed |
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.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Morteza EsmaeiliCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Erik Sæland HafnorStudy Program Director:
Tormod DrengstigCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Ståle FreyerMethod of work
6 hours lectures and 2 hours problem solving per week.
Open for
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology
Course assessment
The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.
