Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | Clinical Software Design | ||
| Code | PHYS864 | ||
| Coordinator |
Prof AFG Taktak Physics Afgt@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2018-19 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 20 |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to make the students aware of the principles involved in software design methods in relation to physiological measurements and to become familiar with how these are implemented by using laboratory measurements and software in real clinical scenarios. The underlying knowledge will be delivered through a series of lectures and seminars. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Describe the use of software engineering techniques and physiological measurements on situations relevant to a clinical setting.
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Explain the use of project management methodologies in developing clinical measurement and software design projects.
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| Discuss and evaluate the project life cycle, including specification, design, implementation, validation and verification in the context of a novel software design solution | |
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Describe methods to identify safety hazards in real-life informatics systems |
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Describe the use of software techniques in the analysis of physiological data. |
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Syllabus |
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Clinical Physiological measurement:
· Pressure, flow and electrophysiology · Calibration & traceability · Sensitivity & specificity · Safety: COSH H, electrical, mechanical, biological, PPE · Transducers and signal detection · Instrumentation and signal processing · Electrical safety · Cardiovascular and respiratory measurements · Electrocardiogram: morphology and dynam ics · Electromyography: applied to functional assessment · Electroencephalogram · Urodynamics · Audiology and vestibular electrophysiology · Ophthalmology and visual electrophysiology · Critical care monitoring There are laboratory sessions using a range of measurement equipment.
Software engineering
· Operating systems
· Overview of process models and their importance
· Comparison of process models
· System design methods
· Structured development methods (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)
· The software development cycle
· Validation and verification
Software quality assurance
· Configuration management and change control
· Software tools
· Standards
· Documentation
Safety cases
· The structure of a safety case, to include:
o Claims
o <
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o Argument
o Inference
· Implementation of a safety case
· Design for assessment
· The safety case life cycle
Project management
· Risk management
· Team management (personnel and technical)
· Project planning (resource and technical)
· Education and training
· Cost estimation
· Project scheduling
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures - Lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorials based around group discussion and PBL |
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Computer Laboratory Session - Use of software packages relevant to clinical applications |
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Laboratory Work - Use of laboratory based measurement equipment |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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6 Use of laboratory based measurement equipment |
40 Lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorials based around group discussion and PBL 12 Use of software packages relevant to clinical applications |
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| Timetable (if known) | |||||||
| Private Study | 142 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 200 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| Unseen Written Exam | 180 | end of semester 2 | 70 | Yes | Examination | |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| Coursework | 1500 word | April of semester 2 | 15 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Written assignment concerning construction of a safety case for a real system |
| Coursework | 3000 words (or equiv | end S2 | 15 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Use of software to analyse electronic signals Notes (applying to all assessments) - none |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |
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