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Biomedical Engineering (minor)
Basic information
Code:
SCI3065
Extent:
20–25
ECTS
Curriculum:
2024–2026
2022–2024
2020–2022
Previous curricula
Level:
Advanced studies
Language of learning:
English
Theme:
Health and wellbeing
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Matias Palva
Administrative contact:
Päivi Koivunen
Organising department:
Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering
School:
School of Science
Prerequisites:
BSc studies in the Bioinformation Technology major or equivalent knowledge in mathematics and physics.
Quotas and restrictions:
No quotas
Application process:
Open for all students of Aalto University
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
Biomedical engineering builds on physics, data science, and technology to observe and influence biological systems. This minor enables the student to study key constructs in biological systems, physiological and physical signal generation therein, and the measurement and analysis of these signals. In addition, the minor provides the possibility to acquire knowledge and skills for developing novel engineering solutions for diagnostic and treatment needs in health care.
After completing the Biomedical Engineering minor, the students should be able to:
- Demonstrate recognition and recall of the biology-, physiology-, and physics-based foundations of systems relevant for biomedical engineering
- Exhibit understanding of the generative mechanisms and measurement methods of biological signals and approaches for manipulation of biological systems
- Apply data pre-processing and analysis methods on empirical biomedical data with understanding of how they operationalize the underlying constructs
- Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory context for biomedical applications
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBE-E4070 | Basics of Biomedical Data Analysis | 5 | I-II |
Select courses to fulfil the 20-25 ECTS requirement |
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| NBE-E4010 | Medical Image Analysis | 5 | I-II |
| NBE-E4020 | Medical Imaging | 5 | III-IV E* |
| NBE-E4045 | Functional Brain Imaging | 5 | I-II |
| NBE-E4060 | Bioelectromagnetism: Fundamentals, Modelling and Application | 5 | I-II |
| NBE-E4080 | Decision Support in Healthcare | 5 | II |
| NBE-E4085 | Behavioral Health Informatics | 5 | IV |
| NBE-E4120 | Cellular Electrophysiology | 5 | I-II E |
| NBE-E4130 | Information Processing in Neural Circuits | 5 | III-V O* |
| NBE-E4140 | Neurophysics | 5 | IV-V E* |
| NBE-E4150 | DNA Nanotechnology | 5 | I-II |
| NBE-E4210 | Structure and Operation of the Human Brain | 5 | I-II |
| NBE-E4250 | Mapping, Decoding and Modeling the Human Brain | 5 | III O* |
| NBE-E4260 | Genesis and Analysis of Brain Signals | 5 | III-IV |
| NBE-E4300 | Medical Device Innovation | 5 | III-V |
| NBE-E4310 | Biomedical Ultrasonics | 5 | I-II O* |
| NBE-E4600 | Special Assignment | 10 | |
*O = lectured in odd years, E = lectured in even years
Previous curricula
Basic information
Code: SCI3065
Extent: 20–25 ECTS
Language of instruction: English
Level: Masters
Theme: Health and wellbeing
Curriculum: 2022–2024
Target group: All Aalto students
Teacher in charge: Matias Palva
Administrative contact: Päivi Koivunen
Organising department: Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering
Prerequisites: BSc studies in the Bioinformation Technology major or equivalent knowledge in mathematics and physics.
Quotas and restrictions: No quotas
Application process: Open for all students of Aalto University
Content and structure of the minor
Objectives
Biomedical engineering builds on physics, data science, and technology to observe and influence biological systems. This minor enables the student to study key constructs in biological systems, physiological and physical signal generation therein, and the measurement and analysis of these signals. In addition, the minor provides the possibility to acquire knowledge and skills for developing novel engineering solutions for diagnostic and treatment needs in health care.
Structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses of the minor (5 credits): | 5 | ||
| NBE-E4070 | Fundamentals of Biomedical Data Analysis | 5 | I-II/ 1 |
| Elective courses of the minor (choose to fulfill the 20-25 credit requirement): | 15-20 | ||
| NBE-E4010 | Medical Image Analysis | 5 | I-II O |
| NBE-E4020 | Medical Imaging | 5 | III-IV E |
| NBE-E4045 | Functional Brain Imaging | 5 | I-II/2 |
| NBE-E4060 | Bioelectromagnetism: Fundamentals, Modelling and Application | 5 | I-II/ 2 or 1 |
| NBE-E4080 | Decision Support in Healthcare | 5 | II |
| NBE-E4085 | Behavioral Health Informatics | 5 | IV |
| NBE-E4120 | Cellular Electrophysiology | 5 | I-II E |
| NBE-E4130 | Information Processing in Neural Circuits | 5 | III-V O |
| NBE-E4140 | Neurophysics | 5 | IV-V E |
| NBE-E4150 | DNA Nanotechnology | 5 | I-II/ 2 |
| NBE-E4210 | Structure and Operation of the Human Brain | 5 | I-II/ 1 or 2 |
| NBE-E4250 | Mapping, Decoding and Modeling the Human Brain | 5 | III/ 1 or 2 O |
| NBE-E4260 | Genesis and Analysis of Brain Signals | 5 | III-IV/ 1 or 2 |
| NBE-E4300 | Medical Device Innovation | 5 | III-V E |
| NBE-E4310 | Biomedical Ultrasonics | 5 | I-II O |
| NBE-E4320 | Introduction to Privacy and Security in Healthtech Applications | 5 | I-II E |
| NBE-E4600 | Special Assignment | 10 |
E = lectured in even years
O = lectured in odd years
Basic information
Code: SCI3065
Extent: 20 - 25 credits
Language: English
Teacher in charge: Matias Palva
Administrative contact: Study coordinator Päivi Koivunen
Target group: Students of the Master's Programme in Life Science Technologies or students of other technology-oriented master's programmes.
Application procedure: Open for all students of Aalto University
Quotas and restrictions: No quotas
Prerequisites: BSc studies in the Bioinformation Technology major or equivalent knowledge in mathematics and physics.
Content and structure of the minor
Biomedical engineering builds on a solid basis of physics and technology to characterize, monitor, image and influence biological systems. This major introduces the student to physics of biological systems and to key concepts of related imaging and signal analysis.
Structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses | 10 | |
| NBE-E4000 | Principles of Biomedical Imaging |
5 |
| NBE-E4050 |
Signal Processing in Biomedical Engineering |
5 |
| Elective courses | 10 - 15 | |
| Select as many courses as needed to fulfill the 20 - 25 credit requirement. | ||
| NBE-E4010 | Medical Image Analysis | 5 |
| NBE-E4020 | Medical Imaging | 5 |
| NBE-E4100 | Molecular Biophysics | 5 |
| NBE-E4120 | Cellular Electrophysiology | 5 |
| NBE-E4130 | Information Processing in Neural Circuits |
5 |
| NBE-E4140 | Neurophysics | 5 |
| NBE-E4310 | Biomedical Ultrasonics | 5 |
| NBE-E4510 |
Special Assignment in Biomedical Engineering |
10 |
Basic information
Code: SCI3065
Extent: 20 - 25 credits
Language: English
Teacher in charge: Ari Koskelainen
Administrative contact: Study coordinator Päivi Koivunen
Target group: Students of the Master's Programme in Life Science Technologies or students of other technology-oriented master's programmes.
Application procedure: Open for all students of Aalto University
Quotas and restrictions: No quotas
Prerequisites: BSc studies in the Bioinformation Technology major or equivalent knowledge in mathematics and physics.
Content and structure of the minor
Biomedical Engineering builds on a solid basis of physics and technology to characterise, monitor, image, and influence biological systems. The minor introduces the student to the physics of biological systems in order to efficiently measure, image, and model such systems.
To complete the minor (20 - 25 ECTS credits) the students have to take compulsory minor subject courses towards the minor (10 cr) and elective courses (10 - 15 cr) from the course list given below.
Structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses | 10 | |
| NBE-E4050 | Signal Processing in Biomedical Engineering |
5 |
| NBE-E4000 | Principles of Biomedical Imaging |
5 |
| Elective courses | 10 - 15 | |
| Select as many courses as needed to fulfill the 20 - 25 credit requirement. | ||
| NBE-E4100 | Molecular Biophysics | 5 |
| NBE-E4510 | Special Assignment in Biomedical Engineering |
10 |
| NBE-E4120 | Cellular Electrophysiology | 5 |
| NBE-E4140 | Neurophysics | 5 |
| NBE-E4130 | Information Processing in Neural Circuits |
5 |
| NBE-E4020 | Medical Imaging | 5 |
| NBE-E4010 | Medical Image Analysis | 5 |
Code: SCI3065
Extent: 20 - 25 credits
Language: English
Teacher in charge: Ari Koskelainen
Target group: Students of the Master's Programme in Life Science Technologies or students of other technology-oriented master's programmes.
Application procedure: Open for all students of Aalto University
Quotas and restrictions: No quotas
Prerequisites: BSc studies in the Bioinformation Technology major or equivalent knowledge in mathematics and physics.
Content and structure of the minor
Biomedical Engineering builds on a solid basis of physics and technology to characterise, monitor, image, and influence biological systems. The minor introduces the student to the physics of biological systems in order to efficiently measure, image, and model such systems.
To complete the minor (20 - 25 ECTS credits) the students have to take compulsory minor subject courses towards the minor (10 cr) and elective courses (10 - 15 cr) from the course list given below.
Structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses | 10 | |
| NBE-E4050 | Signal Processing in Biomedical Engineering |
5 |
| NBE-E4000 | Principles of Biomedical Imaging |
5 |
| Elective courses | 10 - 15 | |
| Select as many courses as needed to fulfill the 25-credit requirement. | ||
| NBE-E4100 | Molecular Biophysics | 5 |
| NBE-E4510 | Special Assignment in Biomedical Engineering |
10 |
| NBE-E4120 | Cellular Electrophysiology | 5 |
| NBE-E4140 | Neurophysics | 5 |
| NBE-E4130 | Information Processing in Neural Circuits |
5 |
| NBE-E4060 | Bioelectromagnetism: Fundamentals, Modelling and Application | 5 |
| NBE-E4020 | Medical Imaging | 5 |
| NBE-E4010 | Medical Image Analysis | 5 |