Code |
13415
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Year |
3
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Semester |
S1
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ECTS Credits |
6
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Workload |
PL(30H)/T(30H)
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Scientific area |
Biomedical Sciences
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Entry requirements |
Not applicable.
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Mode of delivery |
Face-to-face
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Work placements |
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Learning outcomes |
The purpose of this course is to provide students of the first cycle in Biomedical Sciences the fundamental concepts of physiological control systems present in the human body. Be able to discuss the differences between technological and physiological control systems. Be able to analyze systems according to their properties and to understand the utility of employing time-domain descriptions of linear systems. Understand and be able to apply the techniques for steady-state analysis of physiological closed-loop systems. Be able to perform the transient response analyses of closed-loop systems and discuss the effect on system dynamics of “closing the loop”, as well as changing the type of feedback. Understand and be able to apply a range of techniques for assessing stability under conditions in which the assumption of linearity can be made.
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Syllabus |
1. Introduction 1.1 Systems analysis: fundamentals concepts 1.2 Differences between engineering and physiological control systems 2. Mathematical modeling 2.1 Generalized systems properties 2.2 Models with combinations of system elements 2.3 Superposition principle 2.4 Models of physiological systems 2.5 The time response and linear convolution 2.6 State-space analysis 2.7 Computer analysis and simulation 3. Static analysis 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Open and close -loop systems 3.3 Steady-state operating point 3.4 Steady-state analysis 3.5 Application Problems in Biosystems 4. Time-domain analysis 4.1 system response: open-loop versus closed-loop 4.2 Transient response analysis 4.3 Step response 5. Stability analysis 5.1 Stability and transient response 5.2 Root locus 5.3 Stability analysis of the pupillary light reflex
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Main Bibliography |
[1] KHOO, Michael CK. Physiological control systems: analysis, simulation, and estimation. John Wiley & Sons, 2018. [2] Ogata, K. Modern control engineering (Vol. 5). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice hall, 2010. [3] Dorf, Richard C. , Bishop, Robert H. – Modern Control Systems – 12th Edition, Pearson, 2010. [4] Chappell, M., and S. J. Payne. Physiology for Engineers. New York: Springer, 2020. [5] NISE, Norman S. Control systems engineering. John Wiley & Sons, 2020.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The theoretical component (T) aims to transmit theoretical knowledge. The theoretical-practical componente intended to be carried out by a monitoring approach, helping the students to achieve a practical knowledge, and are dedicated to the resolution of exercises and laboratory works.
Students will develop their learning process not only by their attendance in class, but also in a self-sustaining learning, appealing to the pedagogical materials as books and handouts, websites, and, in laboratory practice, using software packages.
Students are evaluated in the theoretical component (T) through a written test (CFreq). In the theoretical-practical component (TP) students are evaluated through 4 mini-tests.
The final classification (CFinal) will be: CFinal=70% (T or Exam) + 30% (TP).
The formula for calculating the final classification (CFinal) is valid for all assessment moments (teaching learning period and exams).
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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