ECE 501: BIOMED MEASURE
California State University, Northridge
Prerequisite: ECE 350 or ME 384. Corequisite: ECE 501L. An introduction to biomedical measurements, signal acquisition, and instrumentation. The origins of biopotential phenomena (electrocardiograms, electromyograms, and electroencephalograms), measurement with bioelectric electrodes, and instrumentation amplifiers will be covered. In addition, physical measurements (temperature, pressure, and strain), chemical measurements (glucose concentration), and optical measurements (pulse oximeters) will be covered. Corresponding electronic instrumentation for each type of measurement will also be discussed. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week.
Average GPA: 3.33
Grade distribution records: 198 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 60 | 30.3% |
| A- | 57 | 28.8% |
| B+ | 25 | 12.6% |
| B | 17 | 8.6% |
| B- | 7 | 3.5% |
| C+ | 12 | 6.1% |
| C | 10 | 5.1% |
| C- | 4 | 2.0% |
| D | 1 | 0.5% |
| D- | 1 | 0.5% |
| F | 4 | 2.0% |
Based on 198 student grade records across 6 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- John Valdovinos 117 students, Average GPA 3.68
- Xiyi Hang 61 students, Average GPA 2.57