Bioelectronics, 5 cr

Core content

• Interactions between the electronics and bioelectic sytems of the body - cells and tissue. Neural interaction and meuromuscular cstimulation and control
  
• Wireless energy and data transfer for implantable systems.
• Implantable sensors and actuators.
• Clinical applications of neural intrfaces and implantable systems.
• Interconnection with in vitro and in-vivo neuronal networks: stimulation and measurements, electrodes and electric stimulation, neural control.

Complementary knowledge

• Bioelectric phenomena and cell interactions.
• Electromagnetic waves and RFID systems.
• Sensor systems and sensor design, MEMS systems.
• Physiology and anatomy of neuromuscular systems.
• Biolectricity and its theory, cellular systems, cell membrane ion pumps and channels.

Specialist knowledge

• Modelling of bioloical systems in neural interactions.
• Power dissipation in tissues, safety and standards.
• Interactions of various sensors and cells/tissues.
• Neuromuscular applications, novel ear and eye implants.
• Stimulus electrode characteristics,  neuronal and mucle cells and their membrane properties and their relation to stimulus systems.