Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - ENSC 875 G100

Biomedical Instrumentation (4)

Class Number: 3779

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Mar 3, 2026
    Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Bonnie Gray
    1 778 782-6966

  • Prerequisites:

    Permission of instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Instrumentation techniques for measuring common physiological signals. Bioelectric and biophysical sensors. Electronic design issues: electrical safety, signal conditioning and protection against noise, digital signal acquisition. Live subject ethical considerations. Laboratory work to include use of data acquisition packages in conjunction with various sensors, as well as design and construction of a full signal acquisition chain, from sensor to RAM. Students with credit for ENSC 475 or ENSC 895 under the title "Biomedical Instrumentation" may not take this course for further credit.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Graduate Studies Notes:

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Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.