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Electricial and Electromagnetic Safety and Interactions in Biomedical Devices
Franco Moglie

Seat Ingegneria
A.A. 2015/2016
Credits 6
Hours 48
Period II
Language ENG

Prerequisites
Electrical circuits. Electromagnetics.

Learning outcomes
Know, understand and be able to analyze the three basic types of risks present in the biomedical field: direct contact with live parts, biological effects of electromagnetic fields and, finally, poor immunity of biomedical equipment to electromagnetic interference. Knowledge and ability to use the techniques of measurement and control according to the reference technical rules.

Program
The aim of the course is that the student will learn, will understand and will be able to analyze the three basic types of risks in the biomedical systems: direct contact with live parts (macro-shock and micro-shocks), the hazard of the exposure to electromagnetic fields, and the immunity of biomedical devices to electromagnetic interferences. The student will have the knowledge and the ability to handle measurement techniques, according to the reference technical rules. The main topics of the course are: - electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) problems; - electrical safety from electromagnetic waves; - immunity from radiated and conducted interferences in biomedical equipments. - electromagnetic shielding.

Development of the examination
LEARNING EVALUATION METHODS
An oral exam will evaluate the student skill. During the exam, two or more topics developed during the course will be discussed.

LEARNING EVALUATION CRITERIA
To obtain a positive evaluation, the student must demonstrate that has understood the concepts presented in the course, and must demonstrate that has completely understood the electrical safety of biomedical devices and the interactions between electromagnetic field and biomedical devices.

LEARNING MEASUREMENT CRITERIA
The vote is an average of the each response weighted according to the complexity of the question.

FINAL MARK ALLOCATION CRITERIA
The evaluation is positive when the student obtains the sufficiency, i.e. 18/30 points. The highest rating is achieved by demonstrating a very good understanding of the course content. Praise is given to students who have demonstrated an excellent understanding of all the discussed topics.

Recommended reading
Tuesday 15.30-18.30

Courses

• Biomedical Engineering (Corso di Laurea Magistrale (DM 270/04))