BMED19002  Biomedical Instrumentation

Topics studied in this course include: fundamental principles of analytical science, error analysis, elemental analysis, applications of spectrophotometry, modern high pressure liquid chromatography and gas chromatography, electrophoresis, introductory mass spectrometry, analysis of trace metals by atomic absorption and ICP spectrometry, operation of automated analytical equipment, applications of flow injection analysis, operation of ion-selective electrodes and gas-sensing electrode devices, ELISA assays, the use of radioisotopes in biomedical science, safe use and disposal of radioisotopes, use of radiation counters, examples of the use of radioisotopes in diagnosis and treatment of disease, radioimmunoassay, radioligand binding assays, autoradiography, electron microscopy, magnetic resonance, ultrasound and x-ray imaging techniques, pathology laboratory instrumentation. Distance education students will be required to attend a residential school for this course.