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Study Course Description

Electrotechnics

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
REK_158
Branch of Science
Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Information engineering; Theoretical Basics of Electrical Engineering
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291

About Study Course

Objective

To develop understanding of the basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics, the basis and possibilities of modern electronic circuit elements, the possibilities and perspectives of using electronic devices in rehabilitation, including orthotics and prosthetics.

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge of mathematics and physics at secondary education level.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.As a result of completing the course, the student is able to define the basic concepts of electronic engineering and electronics, describe the operation of semiconductor devices, and give examples of device applications. The student can name the functional components of analogue and digital electronic circuits, describe the functions and fields of application.

Skills

1.As a result of completing the course, the student is able to calculate simple passive circuits, simple operational amplifier circuits.

Competences

1.The student is able to analyse an orthotic/prosthetic system: identify physiological signals used, power source, actuators, identify system functions. The student identifies the problems that arise when using electronic and electrical circuits in orthotics/prosthetics.

Assessment

Individual work

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Students independently prepare a report on a modern active prosthetic/orthotic system. When writing the report, the student should identify the functions of the system, try to give as detailed a description as possible of the operation of the system, paying particular attention to the physiological signals used in the system, processing algorithms thereof, actuators and power supplies used.

Examination

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Grade
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Examination

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Report, presentation and discussion on a modern orthotic/prosthetic system.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of electrical engineering and electronics
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Laganovskis J. Elektrotehnika. – R.: Zvaigzne, 1985. 284 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Greivulis J., Raņķis I. Iekārtu vadības elektroniskie elementi un mezgli. Rīga: Avots, 1996. 288 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Webster, J. G (ed.) Medical Instrumentation, John Wiley and Sons, 2020, 691 p.

Additional Reading

1.

Bronzino J. D (ed.) The Biomedical Engineering handbook, CRC Press, 2006, 2862 p.

Other Information Sources

1.

Internetā pieejamas grāmatas (djvu formātā)