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UNIT V MODELLING 9
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis, Analysis of bio mechanical systems using Finite element
methods, Graphical design. Mathematical models, blood vessel modeling – windkessel model, pulse
wave velocities in arteries, determination of in-vivo elasticity of blood vessel.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
 Explain the mechanics of physiological systems.
 Solve the dynamics and fluid mechanics problems.
 Analyze the biomechanical systems.
 Design orthopaedic applications.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Y.C Fung, ―Biomechanics- Mechanical properties of living tissues‖, 2nd Edition, Springer-
Verlag, 1993.
2. Jay D. Humphrey, Sherry De Lange, ―An Introduction to Biomechanics: Solids and Fluids,
Analysis and Design‖ , Springer Science+Business Media, 2004.

REFERENCES:
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1. Susan J. Hall, ―Basic Biomechanics‖ 6 edition, Mc Graw Hill Company, 1953.
2. C. Ross Ethier and Craig A. Simmons, Cambridge University Press, 2007.

OBM1705 BASICS OF BIOSENSORS AND BIOPHOTONICS L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES
 Learn bioelectric phenomenon
 Understand the optical properties of tissues
 Learn measurement and instrumentation technique for biological applications

UNIT I ORIGIN AND MEASUREMENT OF BIOPOTENTIAL 9
Bioelectricity and bioelectric phenomenon, electrical activities of cells and neurons, Signal
transduction mechanism, equivalent circuit model for cell membrane, biopotential measurements-
surface, needle and micro electrodes, Bio-amplifier, electrical properties of tissues (R,  and ),

UNIT II TECHNIQUES AND TYPES OF BIOSENSORS 9
Overview about technologies for detection of biochemical species – using enzymes, antibodies
and antigen, applications of DNA chips, molecular recognition, lab-on-chip, Biosensors as
Functional Analogs of Chemoreceptors, Structure and Function of Transducers, Thermometric
Indication with Thermistors, Optoelectronic Sensors, Piezoelectric Sensors, Electrochemical Sensors,
Amperometric Electrodes, Effects in Biosensors.

UNIT III OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE TISSUES `9
Refraction, Scattering, Absorption, Light transport inside the tissue, Tissue properties, Laser
Characteristics as applied to medicine and biology-Laser tissue Interaction-Chemical-Thermal-
Electromechanical – Photo ablative processes.

UNIT IV INSTRUMENTATION IN PHOTONICS 9
Instrumentation for absorption, Scattering and emission measurements, excitation light sources – high
pressure arc lamp, LEDs, Lasers, Optical filters, - optical detectors – Time resolved and phase resolved
detectors.

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