ECE *793 / Cardiopulmonary Engineering

3 unit(s)

(cross-listed as BIOMED *793)

A course to give the student a more detailed understanding of the cardiopulmonary system and the relevant diagnostic and therapeutic technology. Topics include fluid mechanics of the circulatory and pulmonary systems; linear and nonlinear models of pulmonary function and control; acquisition and analysis of the electrocardiogram including heart rate processing and applications; principles of ventilation and instrumentation design; methods of measuring and analysing cardiac output and pulmonary function; the design and application of pacemakers; cardiac assist devices, and other therapeutic technology.