The course aims to provide the student with the basic knowledge of computer science, the concepts of system and control in the biological field, as well as the instrumentation suitable for useful measures in sports and movement in general.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons with slides. Practices with MS Excel spreadsheets.
Assessment Methods
Written exam consisting of three parts: A written test on computer science and biological control systems, comprising multiple-choice and open-ended questions; A written test on biomedical instrumentation; A practical test on the use of MS Excel, to be performed on a computer.
Texts
Slides available on the Kiro e-learning platform.
Contents
Numbering systems. Basics of information theory. Operating systems. Using a spreadsheet. Signals. Sampling and quantization. Frequency. The concept of the system. The concept of control. Step response and frequency response. Examples of biological control systems. 01-Review of electrology 02-Review of electrology (Resistance properties) 03-Recalls spectrum 04-Definitions classifications 05-Measurement systems 06-Biological signals 07-Transducers-characteristics 08-Biopotentials and electrodes 09-Resistive and capacitive position transducers 10-Resistance and potentiometer exercises 11-Angular velocity transducers 12-Acceleration transducers 13-Temperature transducers 14-Pressure transducers 15-Electrical and magnetic interference 16-ECG 17-EEG 18-Evoked potentials 19-EMG 20-Blood pressure 21-Pulse oximetry 22-Ultrasound 23-RX, TC 24-RMN 25-Electric stimulators
Course Language
Italian
More information
The use of a computer and MS Excel is required during the course.
