Green Biotec UG Bremen Germany
Biomedical informatics
Biomedical Informatics |
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| Course Description | This course provides a comprehensive introduction to biomedical informatics, exploring the intersection of computer science, information technology, and healthcare. Students will learn about data management, analysis, and interpretation in biomedical contexts, as well as the application of informatics tools to improve healthcare delivery, research, and decision-making. |
| Recommended Books | 1. “Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine” by Edward H. Shortliffe and James J. Cimino 2. “Health Informatics: Practical Guide for Healthcare and Information Technology Professionals” by Robert E. Hoyt and Ann K. Yoshihashi 3. “Clinical Decision Support Systems: Theory and Practice” by Eta S. Berner |
| Course Learning Outcomes | After completing this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the fundamental concepts and applications of biomedical informatics 2. Apply data management and analysis techniques to biomedical data 3. Evaluate and implement health information systems 4. Understand the ethical and legal aspects of health informatics 5. Apply machine learning and AI techniques to biomedical problems 6. Interpret and communicate biomedical data effectively |
| Assessment System | Quizzes: 15% Lab Assignments: 25% Midterm Exam: 20% Final Project: 30% Class Participation: 10% |
| Lecture Plan | ||
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| Week | Topic | Assessment |
| 1 | Introduction to Biomedical Informatics | |
| 2 | Biomedical Data Types and Databases | Quiz 1 |
| 3 | Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Standards | Lab 1 |
| 4 | Clinical Decision Support Systems | |
| 5 | Biomedical Image Analysis | Quiz 2, Lab 2 |
| 6 | Bioinformatics and Genomic Data Analysis | |
| 7 | Machine Learning in Healthcare | Lab 3 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Midterm |
| 9 | Natural Language Processing in Healthcare | |
| 10 | Health Information Exchange and Interoperability | Quiz 3, Lab 4 |
| 11 | Telemedicine and Mobile Health | |
| 12 | Privacy, Security, and Ethics in Health Informatics | Lab 5 |
| 13 | Public Health Informatics | Quiz 4 |
| 14 | Emerging Trends in Biomedical Informatics (AI, IoT, Blockchain) | |
| 15 | Final Project Presentations | Final Project |
