Electrical Engineering ELEC ENG 4BI6
Biomedical Capstone Design Project
2014/2015 Course Outline
Instructors: Dr. Mohamed Bakr, B.Sc., M.Sc.,
Ph.D., P.Eng.
Professor
of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Office: ITB A219
Phone: ext. 24079
Email: mbakr@mail.ece.mcmaster.ca
Office
Hours: TBA
Dr.
Hubert de Bruin, Ph.D., P.Eng.,
Professor
of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
Office: ITB A211
Phone: ext. 24171
Email: debruin@mail.ece.mcmaster.ca
Office
Hours: TBA
TAs: TBA
Course Schedule
The
following course schedule is only nominal.
There are no lab sections and the lab is open all day and evenings for
student work. Lecture and tutorial times
will be selected to meet the students’ timetables and preferences.
C01 Tu Fr 11:30 12:20 3 JHE/210
L01 Th 14:30 17:20 3
ITB/142
L02 Th 14:30 17:20 3
ITB/142
L03 Fr 14:30 17:20 3 ITB/142
L04 Fr 14:30 17:20 3 ITB/142
T01 Fr 09:30 10:20 3 JHE/210
Th 11:30 12:20 3 JHE/210
Course Description
The design process; establishing objectives; preliminary design; planning; scheduling; decision matrices; modeling tools; economic impact; optimization methods; reliability; safety; sustainability demonstrated by a term project conducted by small teams of students.
Three
lecture slots, two tutorials slots, two lab slots
weekly; both terms.
Prerequisite:
Registration in Level IV Electrical and Biomedical Engineering. Anti-requisite: COMP ENG 4OI4, 4OI5, ELEC ENG
4BI4, 4B15, 4OI4, 4OI5
Objectives
To
develop a working knowledge of the basic principles of the engineering design
process and apply this knowledge to the selection and analysis of a biomedical
problem and to propose, design, construct and test a solution. Biomedical engineering areas: medical
instrumentation (hardware and/or software) and devices, medical imaging,
medical robotics; etc.
Sustainability
All
projects must contain some aspect of sustainability. For example your device might contain a solar
power source. Furthermore, the
appropriate tools and metrics available to evaluate the environmental impact of
the project must be used and discussed.
Resources
There
are no textbooks needed to be purchased.
Student groups will be required to purchase materials for their
projects. Groups may be provided with
some financial support or materials.
However, this will be at the discretion of the department and faculty supervisors
assisting with the project.
Format: Full class sessions once per week, or more frequently as required, for 4 weeks to give basic concepts and tutorials in design, followed by independent work and consultation during design and implementation of major term project.
Evaluation
Work Item |
Due Date |
Value |
Project
Proposal |
October
15th, 2014 |
20% |
Bronze
Level Presentation |
December
5th, 2014 |
10% |
Silver
Level Demo |
February
23rd, 2015 |
10% |
Gold
Level Demo+Poster Day |
April
6th, 2015 |
50% |
Biweekly
Meetings |
|
10% |
|
|
|
Course
Mark |
Total = |
100% |
Each
semester students will evaluate each other’s contribution to the group
project. This will prevent all the work
being done by one person. Furthermore, groups
will submit a joint proposal (not individual ones) and will present group
presentations (i.e. each member of the group presents on a specific component
of the work).
A
satisfactory final report must be submitted, else a
grade of F will be awarded.
In a
case where the component weight cannot be fulfilled as a result of unforeseen
and/or uncontrollable circumstance(s) in the course operation or execution, the
grades assigned to that component may be pro-rated.
Academic Integrity Policy
Policy Reminders
“The Faculty of
Engineering is concerned with ensuring an environment that is free of all
adverse
discrimination. If there is a problem, that cannot be resolved by discussion
among the
persons concerned,
individuals are reminded they should contact the Departmental Chair, the
Sexual
Harassment Officer or the Human Rights Consultant, as soon as possible.”
“Students are
reminded that they should read and comply with the Statement on Academic
Ethics and the Senate
Resolutions on Academic Dishonesty as found in the Senate Policy
Statements
distributed at registration and available at the senate office.”
"Academic
dishonesty consists of misrepresentation by deception or by other fraudulent
means
and can result in
serious consequences, e.g. the grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit
with a notation on
the transcript (notation reads: "Grade of F assigned for academic
dishonesty"), and/or
suspension or expulsion from the university. It is your responsibility to
understand what
constitutes academic dishonesty. For information on the various kinds of
academic dishonesty
please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy, specifically Appendix 3,
located at http://www.mcmaster.ca/senate/academic/ac_integrity.htm
The following
illustrates only three forms of academic dishonesty:
1. Plagiarism,
e.g. the submission of work that is not one's own or for which other credit has
been obtained
2. Improper
collaboration in group work. (E.g., using previous year’s lab
reports).
3. Copying or using unauthorized aids in tests and
examinations.
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and Safety
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All users of ECE instructional laboratories in the
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these instructions will be done continually.
A McMaster University lab manual is also available to read
in every laboratory.
General Health and Safety Principles
Good laboratory practice requires that every laboratory
worker and supervisor observe the following:
1. Food and beverages are not permitted in the instructional
laboratories.
2. A Laboratory Information Sheet on each lab door
identifying potential hazards and
emergency contact names should be known.
3. Laboratory equipment should only be used for its designed
purpose.
4. Proper and safe use of lab equipment should be known
before using it.
5. The course TA leading the lab should be informed of any
unsafe condition.
6. The location and correct use of all available safety
equipment should be known.
7. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions
should be determined, and sufficiency of existing safety equipment should be
confirmed before beginning new operations.
8. Proper waste disposal procedures should be followed.
Location of Safety Equipment
Fire
Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
On walls in halls outside of labs ITB A111, or dial “88” after
4:30 p.m.
Telephone Fire
Alarm Pulls
On the wall of every lab near the door Near
all building exit doors on all floors
In Case of a Fire (Dial 88)
When calling to report a fire, give name, exact location,
and building.
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nearest fire extinguisher, the fire alarm, and the nearest fire escape.
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foremost importance. But do not endanger yourself!
4. In the event of a fire in your work area shout
“Fire!" and pull the nearest fire alarm.
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confident it can be done in a prompt and safe manner utilizing a hand-held fire
extinguisher. Use the appropriate fire extinguisher for the specific type of
fire. Most labs are equipped with Class A, B, and C extinguishers. Do not
attempt to extinguish Class D fires which involve combustible metals such as
magnesium, titanium, sodium, potassium, zirconium, lithium, and any other
finely divided metals which are oxidizable. Use a
fire sand bucket for Class D fires.
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do not lock the door and safely exit the building.
Clothing on Fire
Do not use a fire extinguisher on people
1. Douse with water from safety shower immediately or
2. Roll on floor and scream for help or
3. Wrap with fire blanket to smother flame (a coat or other
nonflammable fiber may be used if blanket is unavailable). Do not wrap a
standing person; rather, lay the victim down to extinguish the fire. The
blanket should be removed once the fire is out to disperse the heat.
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Failure of equipment may be indicative of a safety hazard -
You must report all incidents.
Should you observe excessive heat, excessive noise, damage,
and/or abnormal behaviour of the lab equipment:
1. Immediately discontinue use of the equipment.
2. In Power Lab, press wall-mounted emergency shut-off
button.
3. Inform your TA of the problem.
4. Wait for further instructions from your TA.
5. TA must file an incident report.
Protocol For Safe Laboratory Practice
Leave equipment in a safe state for the next person - if
you’re not sure, ask!
In general, leave equipment in a safe state when you finish
with it. When in doubt, consult the course TA.
Defined Roles
TA The first
point of contact for lab supervision
ECE Lab Supervisor Steve
Spencer- ITB 147 steve@mail.ece.mcmaster.ca
ECE Chair Tim
Davidson- ITB A111 davidson@mcmaster.ca
ECE Administrator Kerri
Hastings- ITB A111 hastings@mcmaster.ca
ECE Course Instructor Please
contact your specific course instructor directly
Notice
The
instructor and university reserve the right to modify elements of the course
during the term. The university may
change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme circumstances.
If either type of modification becomes necessary, reasonable notice and communication
with the students will be given with explanation and the opportunity to comment
on changes. It is the responsibility of
the student to check their McMaster email and course websites weekly during the
term and to note any changes.