Physiological and Physical Human Sensing University of Tsukuba

Course Overview
In this course students will learn about various technologies to capture physical and physiological characteristics of human. For instance, motion capture and inertial sensors as methods for quantitatively measuring the shape and function of the human body, electroencephalographs and electromyographs for monitoring the activities of central/peripheral nerve system, cardiovascular function measurement methods, and medical diagnostic imaging equipment such as X-ray CT and MRI will be explained.
Learning Achievement
Topics:
- Basics of human sensing.
- Mechanical and morphological measurement.
- Cardiovascular system.
- Neuromuscular system.
- Respiratory system.
- Medical imaging technologies.
Competence
[Specific Competence]
2. Specialized knowledge: Advanced specialized knowledge and command of the areas of systems and information engineering. / I. Interdisciplinary ability: Ability to utilize knowledge from his or her area of specialization and from other areas to address various issues in the field of human informatics.
Course prerequisites
Grading Philosophy
The evaluation will be carried out based on the participation to exercises and the final report.
Course schedule
Course type
Lectures and Class Exercises
Online Course Requirement
Instructor
Hirokawa Masakazu
Other information
Lectures will be given in English.
Open in even number years.
Identical to 02RB211.
face-to-face
Site for Inquiry
Link to the syllabus provided by the university