The measurement of biomedical signals is exciting and challenging for students of electrical and electronics engineering. This paper presents an experimental practice involving electronics instrumentation in measuring the heart beat. Students learn about electrophysiology, bioelectricity, instrumentation amplifier, and filters. The course is scalable and can provide a module about signal processing. The students are motivated with lab experiment of real-life applications (electrocardiograph) and their enthusiasm enhances their learning.
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