REST 3503 - Instrumentation and Computers in Polysomnography

Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk

Course provides study of equipment, instrumentation, and recording devices utilized in polysomnography. Includes EEG waves, signal pathway and derivation of waves, impedance, sensitivity, time constants, amplifiers, filters, calibration, electrodes, artifacts (both equipment and patient-generated), computer basics, and monitoring devices. Students taking 3503 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining specific instrumentation in polysomnography assessing sleep disorders. Students taking REST 2503 cannot take REST 3503 for credit.
Pre-requisite(s): REST 2500/REST 3500 and REST 2502/REST 3502 or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated twice with a maximum of 6 credit hours.