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Semiconductor devices and circuits, P and N type
semiconductor, the PN junction, the NPN transistor, the JFET.
Binary numbers decimal binary conversion, binary addition,
binarv multi~lication, hexadecimal numbers, 8421 BCD,
alph&umehc codesierror detection. Logic gates, Boolean
algebra, Karnaugh maps, the RS flip-flop, monostable and
astable devices, RS and D latches, edge-triggering and masterslave
flip-flops.
5~555 Introduction to Biophysical Systems
12.5 credit points
No. of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignments, practical work and
examination
Subject description
Cell physiology, membranes and excitability, nerves and
muscles. Bio-energetics. Flow and pressure. Biological control
systems.
~~563 Biophysics of Exercise
12.5 credit points
No, of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignment and tests
Subject description
Theoretical basis of oxygen consumption measurement.
Cardiac output determination by rebreathing techniques.
Clinical exercise testing. Gas analysis and sampling system
problems. Volume meters and timing devices. Computer
facilities. Ergometry and work and power assessment. Clinical
aspects.
SP~OI
Stand Alone Instrumentation
4 credit points
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: reports
Subject description
The Forth language and the design of time critical turn key
instrument systems. Implementing a program in Forth:
incremental compilation, stack maintenance, multiple
vocabularies, interrupts, multi-tasking, special features of the
language. Optimised target compilation.
~~602 Special Project
4 credit points
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: reports
Subject description
This project gives students training in carrying out a technical
investigation.
Students work individually, or in small groups, under staff
su~ervision. on a maior investigation project chosen from some
area of Biomedical lnkrumentition.
Projects are chosen by students, after consultation with staff,
from a list developed by staff. Projects are usually associated
with departmental research interests, or are proposed by
cooperative employers, but can be suggested by students.
They are chosen to develop students' technical knowledge,
self-educative skills and initiative, and may be limited by
available departmental resources.
Each project requires a literature survey, and a theoretical
investiaation. Results. conclusions and recommendations are
preseGed in a written report, and an oral report may also be
required.
Special lectures are given on the subjects of entrepreneurial
skills and technology transfer.
~~609 Physics 6 '
7 credit points
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: practical work and examination
Subject description
Selected topics of special interest to students of biophysics and
instrumental science. A selection will be made from the
following areas:
Spectroscopy; NMR, Mossbauer.
Applications of superconductivity: Josephson junctions, particle
accelerators.
Tomography: X-ray, NMR, positron emission.
Fibre optics: sensors, communication.
Non linear dynamical systems.
SP~IO
Instrumentation Systems A
8 credit points
No. of hours per week: four hours
Prerequisite: SPSI 0
Assessment: examination and laboratory reports
Subject description
A fourth year subject for students majoring in scientific
instrumentation. A major instrumentation project.
~~623 Industry Based Learning
50 credit points
A six-month period of industry based learning occurring as
part of the third year of the course leading to the degree of
Bachelor of Applied Science (Computing and
Instrumentation). Students are supervised by a member of the
academic staff and are required to submit a report to their
employer and to their supervisor. This program is normally
taken end-on from SP523.