Syllabus - Physiological modeling (BM604 (B))

Biomedical Engineering

Physiological modeling (BM604 (B))

VI

UNIT I

INTRODUCTION

System concept, system properties, piece-wise linear approximation, electrical analog for compliance, thermal storage, pulse response of first order systems, response of resistant and compliance system.

UNIT II

TRANSFER FUNCTIONS

Transfer functions and its use, engineering concept in coupled system, example of Transformed signals.

UNIT III

IMPEDANCE CONCEPT

Circuits for the Transfer function with impedance concept, prediction of performance, periodic signals.

UNIT IV

FEEDBACK SYSTEMS

Characteristics of physiological feedback systems, uses and testing of system stability.

UNIT V

SIMULATION OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

Simulation of thermal regulation, pressure and flow control in circulation, occulo motor system, endocrinal system, functioning of receptors.

Practicals

Reference Books

  • William B.Blesser, “AS System approach to Bio-medicine”, McGraw-Hill book co., New York, 1969.

  • Manfreo clynes and john H.Milsum, “Bio-medical engineering system”, McGraw-Hill book 1970.

  • Douglas S.Regs, “Control theory and physiological feedback mechanism”, The William & Williams co., Baltimore, 1970.