Teacher(s)
Bastien Guillaume; Penta Massimo (coordinator);
Language
French
Prerequisites
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
The course is based on an intuitive approach of the operating principles of electronic digital and analog. Collages of circuits will also be made to understand the phenomena studied. An introduction to programming will also be proposed as part of the course.
In the field of analog electronics, we consider the main passive components (resistors, capacitors, diodes, etc..), The active components (transistors, operational amplifiers, instrumentation amplifiers, etc. ...), physical sensors ( force, acceleration, pressure, displacement, temperature, etc.)..
Digital electronics, we will address Boolean logic and binary calculations, as well as the operation of logic gates and flip-flops, micro-controllers and PCs.
The course will also include an introduction to programming.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | The aim of the course is to give the student a sufficient background in the field of analog and digital electronics and programming so that it can (1) to understand the operating principles of equipment used in physiotherapy (such as biofeedback, the electromyogram, isokinetic devices, etc..) and / or (2) designing simple assistive technology for people with disabilities. |
Content
This course helps to understand how human movement is measured and interpreted by technological devices used in rehabilitation. Different types of signals are explored: force, angle, position, trigger, square waves and quadrature signals. Analog and digital signals are studied as well as conversions from one type to another. The course focuses on the processing and interpretation of signals in two parts: hardware and software.
In the hardware part, the general concepts related to signal processing are explored: operation of essential electronic components, voltage divider, filtering, numeration, counting, digitization, calibration. In the software part, the general concepts related to the acquisition of signals and their interpretation are explored: digitization, storage, introduction to programming (in particular with Labview and/or Excel), structure of a program, loops, conditions, user interface design, elements of digital computing, bio-feedback.
In the hardware part, the general concepts related to signal processing are explored: operation of essential electronic components, voltage divider, filtering, numeration, counting, digitization, calibration. In the software part, the general concepts related to the acquisition of signals and their interpretation are explored: digitization, storage, introduction to programming (in particular with Labview and/or Excel), structure of a program, loops, conditions, user interface design, elements of digital computing, bio-feedback.
Teaching methods
Theoretical lecture, practical work on a prototyping circuits, demonstrations of measurement protocols, introduction to programming in the computer room.
Evaluation methods
Attendance at this course is required. The course holders may, under article 72 of the General Regulations for Studies and Examinations, propose to the jury to oppose the registration of a student who has not attended at least 80 % of courses, during the June or September session.
Oral and computer room exam with closed notebooks. The exam takes place on the same half-day during the session. The final grade is the weighted average of the marks for the hardware part (10/20) and software part (10/20).
Oral and computer room exam with closed notebooks. The exam takes place on the same half-day during the session. The final grade is the weighted average of the marks for the hardware part (10/20) and software part (10/20).
Other information
Teaching by the holders and supervision of the practical work by the assistants. This course is strictly reserved for student of the FSM, not accessible for other students of UCLouvain.
The course is given in French, but a set of English slides is available for international students: no
The core reading for the course is in French, but equivalent core reading is available for international students in English: no
The standard exam is an oral exam in French. However, international students taking this course:
Will be allowed to take the oral exam in English: yes
Are provided with the opportunity to take an alternative written exam in English: no
The course requires coursework in French. However, international students taking this course:
Can provide the coursework in English: yes
Can be exempt from providing the coursework: no
The course is given in French, but a set of English slides is available for international students: no
The core reading for the course is in French, but equivalent core reading is available for international students in English: no
The standard exam is an oral exam in French. However, international students taking this course:
Will be allowed to take the oral exam in English: yes
Are provided with the opportunity to take an alternative written exam in English: no
The course requires coursework in French. However, international students taking this course:
Can provide the coursework in English: yes
Can be exempt from providing the coursework: no
Online resources
See Moodle.
Bibliography
Voir Moodle.
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