BEN051 Bio-medical Instrumentation Practices Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BEN051 Bio-medical Instrumentation Practices (also written as KEN051) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit-I and Bio electric potential, Unit-II, Unit-III, Unit-IV, Unit-V. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BEN051 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BEN051 / KEN051 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Bio-medical Instrumentation Practices |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BEN051 Bio-medical Instrumentation Practices Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Unit-I · Bio electric potential
Unit-I: Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation: Problems encountered in measurements of living systems, Block diagram of Biomedical Instrumentation System & its components and Biomaterials for medical instrument applications. Transducers use for biomedical applications. Bio electric potential: Genesis, Propagation and Distribution (ECG, EEG and EMG).
Unit 2: Unit-II
Unit-II: Bio-potential Electrodes: Basic types: Micro, Skin surface and needle electrodes and Biochemical transducers: Blood gas, PH and specific ions electrodes. The cardiovascular system and measurements: Heart and cardiovascular system and its block diagram, Blood pressure, Blood flow &Heart sound characteristics and their measurements. Electrocardiography, ECG leads configurations and recordings of ECG.
Unit 3: Unit-III
Unit-III: The Nervous System: The anatomy of nervous system, Neuronal communication, EPSP & IPSP. Electroencephalogram characteristic features, Measurement scheme for EEG and 10-20 electrode configuration system. Human Body & Skin Temperature Measurement: Temperature measurements using infrared sensors and other sensors, Ultrasonic measurements and its applications in Blood flow measurement and soft tissue imaging.
Unit 4: Unit-IV
Unit-IV: Automation of biochemical tests, Instrumentation for X-Ray Machine, CAT, Interfacing of computer with medical instrument, MRI imaging and its applications in biomedical engineering.
Unit 5: Unit-V
Unit-V: Patient care monitoring: Elements of intensive care unit, Organization of the Hospital for patient-care monitoring, Pace-maker systems, their types and modes, Defibrillators and their types. Shock hazards from electrical equipment and safety measures. Bio-telemetry and its applications in patient care and sports ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
BEN051 Course Outcomes
- Pre-requisites of course: Basic Electronics &Transducers
- Upon the completion of the course, the student will be able to: Level, KL
- Understand the physiological system of the body and also an understanding on the
- CO1 generation of various bioelectric signals like ECG, EEG and EMG, their K2
- characteristic features and concepts of transduction.
- Remember the various techniques and clinical instruments available for the K2
- CO2 measurement of various physiological parameters.
- CO3 Apply the various techniques and clinical instruments available for the K3
- measurement of various Nervous system parameters
- Evaluate fundamentals of medical instrumentation along with their working K4
- CO4 principle.
- CO5 Differentiate patient monitoring system, theretypes and safety hazards K3
- K1 – Remember K2 – Understand K3 – Apply K4 – Analyze K5 – Evaluate K6 – Create
BEN051 Reference Books
- T. Cromwell, F.J. Weibell & E.A. Pfeiffer, “Biomedical Instrumentation & Measurements” 2nd Edition,
- R.S. Khanpur, “Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation” McGraw Hill
Frequently Asked Questions about BEN051
What is the syllabus of BEN051 Bio-medical Instrumentation Practices?
The AKTU BEN051 Bio-medical Instrumentation Practices syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit-I and Bio electric potential; Unit-II; Unit-III; Unit-IV; Unit-V. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BEN051?
BEN051 Bio-medical Instrumentation Practices has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus.
Is BEN051 the same subject as KEN051?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BEN051 and KEN051 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Where can I download BEN051 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BEN051?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Electrical and Electronics Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Electrical and Electronics Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.