Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Total # of Credit hours

141

Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the Biomedical Engineering program is to bridge the gap between conventional engineering and life sciences so that graduates are equipped with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for pursuing a successful professional career in the healthcare industry. The program also prepares its students for graduate studies.

Program Goals

The BME Program Goals, also referred to as Program Educational Objectives (PEOs), are stated below.

Biomedical engineering graduates shall:

Successfully apply their acquired knowledge and practical skills in the field of Biomedical Engineering.
Be able to pursue successful and gainful careers in healthcare industry.
Be able to pursue postgraduate studies.

Admission Requirements

High School Requirements (UAE Curriculum)

75% Elite Track
80% Advanced Track
90% General Track

Subject Proficiency EmSAT Requirements

Mathematics: EmSAT score of 800.
Physics: EmSATs core of 800.

Note: If Subject Proficiency EmSAT requirement is unmet, the following options will be accepted:

Minimum school score of 75% in Math and 70% in Physics or
Pass the college admission test in Mathematics and Physics.

English Requirements

A minimum score of EmSAT English of 1100
If EmSAT requirement is unmet, the following tests are accepted:
- TOEFL: 500 (or 61 in TOEFL iBT or 173 in TOEFL CBT); or
- IELTS Academics: 5; or
- Equivalent in other English proficiency tests approved by the MOE will be evaluated.

Equivalent qualifications from other educational systems are accepted, see Student Handbook for more details.

For further information, please refer to the university admissions policy.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be qualified to work in the following areas:

Healthcare facilities: biomedical engineering graduates are ideally suited to work as design and maintenance engineers for healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics
Manufacturer’s representatives and sales engineers: biomedical graduates have the technical knowledge required to communicate with a variety of health-care professionals, which enables them to act as representatives for manufacturers and suppliers of medical equipment and services
Design and development: biomedical engineering graduates can work in companies on the design, development and testing of medical devices and systems.
Regulation: biomedical engineers can work in government agenciesor medical device companies to ensure that medical devices and equipment meet regulatory requirements.
Consultancy: biomedical engineering graduates are able to join consultancy agencies which provide advice for healthcare authorities regarding standards and quality evaluation of clinical facilities and services.

Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor of Science Degree is awarded upon the fulfillment of the following:

Successful completion of all courses in the curriculum.
Successful completion of sixteen weeks of engineering training.
Cumulative Grade Point Average CGPA of at least 2.0

Enrollment and Graduation Data

	Academic Year
Students	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024
Enrollment	111	94	107	75	69	56	61	72	57	76
Graduation	42	61	54	87	90	95	47	66	39

Program Learning Outcomes

BME Program Learning Outcomes

The BME Program Learning Outcomes are the ABET outcomes for Engineering Programs which are listed as follows:

Graduates of the program should be able to demonstrate:

PLO (1). An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of Engineering, Science, and Mathematics.

PLO (2). An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

PLO (3). An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

PLO (4). An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

PLO (5). An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

PLO (6). An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

PLO (7). An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

PLO (8). An ability to acquire broad, allied and contemporary knowledge in the field of biomedical engineering.

Mapping of Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) to Program Goals (PG):

The Program Goals, based on the needs of its constituents, are broad statements. On the other hand, the Program or Student Outcomes (POs or SOs), derived from Program Goals, are defined in measurable terms and represent the abilities and attributes of students at the time of their graduation. Accordingly, there must be a well-defined relationship between Program Outcomes and Program Goals as the former will assist in attaining the latter. For the BME program, this relationship is given in the table below:

Program Learning Outcome (PLO)	Program Goals (PGs)/Objectives
Program Learning Outcome (PLO)	PG1	PG2	PG3
PLO1	X	X	X
PLO2	X	X	X
PLO3		X	X
PLO4	X	X	X
PLO5		X
PLO6	X	X	X
PLO7		X	X
PLO8	X	X	X

Mapping of BME Program Learning Outcomes with Level–7 of the UAE’s Qualifications Framework.

Descriptor Codes	QF Emirates Descriptor Statements (Level 7)	Related BME Program Outcome Codes
Knowledge
K1	Specialized factual and theoretical knowledge and an understanding of the boundaries in a field of work or discipline, encompassing a broad and coherent body of knowledge and concepts, with substantive depth in the underlying principles and theoretical concepts.	(1), (8)
K2	an understanding of allied knowledge and theories in related fields of work or disciplines and in the case of professional disciplines including related regulations, standards, codes, conventions	(4), (8)
K3	understanding of critical approach to the creation and compilation of a systematic and coherent body of knowledge and concepts gained from a range of sources	(7)
K4	a comprehensive understanding of critical analysis, research systems and methods and evaluative problem-solving techniques	(1)
K5	familiarity with sources of current and new research and knowledge with integration of concepts from outside fields	(7)
Skills
S1	technical, creative and analytical skills appropriate to solving specialized problems using evidentiary and procedural based processes in predictable and new contexts that include devising and sustaining arguments associated with a field of work or discipline	(1), (2)
S2	evaluating, selecting and applying appropriate methods, procedures or techniques in processes of investigation towards identified solutions	(1), (2), (6), (8)
S3	evaluating and implementing appropriate research tools and strategies associated with the field of work or discipline	(2), (6)
S4	highly developed advanced communication and information technology skills to present, explain and/or critique complex and unpredictable matters	(3)
Aspects of Competence
Autonomy and responsibility
CA1	can take responsibility for developing innovative and advanced approaches to evaluating and managing complex and unpredictable work procedures and processes, resources or learning	(7)
CA2	can manage technical, supervisory or design processes in unpredictable, unfamiliar and varying contexts	(4)
CA3	can work creatively and/or effectively as an individual, in team leadership, managing contexts, across technical or professional activities	(5)
CA4	can express an internalized, personal view, and accept responsibility to society at large and to socio-cultural norms and relationships	(3), (4)
Role in context
CB1	can function with full autonomy in technical and supervisory contexts and adopt para-professional roles with little guidance	(5)
CB2	can take responsibility for the setting and achievement of group or individual outcomes and for the management and supervision of the work of others or self in the case of a specialization in field of work or discipline	(5)
CB3	can participate in peer relationships with qualified practitioners and lead multiple, complex groups	(5)
CB4	can take responsibility for managing the professional development and direct mentoring of individuals and groups	(5)
Self-development
CC1	can self-evaluate and take responsibility for contributing to professional practice, and undertake regular professional development and/ or further learning can manage learning	(7)
CC2	can manage learning tasks independently and professionally, in complex and sometimes unfamiliar learning contexts	(7)
CC3	can contribute to and observe ethical standard.	(2), (4)

Alignment of Program Outcomes to QF Emirates

The Program Outcomes are consistent with the level of qualification awarded as defined in the UAE Qualification Framework. Out of twelve Program Outcomes, four each are for knowledge, skills, and competencies, as follows:

Knowledge:

PLO(1): An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of Engineering, Science, and Mathematics.
PLO(4): An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
PLO(7): An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
PLO(8): Broad, allied and contemporary knowledge in the field of biomedical engineering.

Skills:

PLO(1): an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
PLO(2): An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
PLO(3): An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
PLO(6): An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

Competencies:

Autonomy and Responsibility

PLO(2): An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
PLO(4): An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
PLO(5): An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
PLO(7): An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Role in Context

PLO(5): An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

Self-development

PLO(4): An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
PLO(7): An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The alignment of Program Outcomes to QF Emirates is shown below in Table 1.

Table 1: Alignment of Program Outcomes to QF Emirates

Program Outcomes	Strand 1 Knowledge	Strand 2 Skills	Strand 3 Autonomy and Responsibility	Strand 4 Role in Context	Strand 5 Self-Development
PLO(1): an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.	x	x
PLO(2): An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.		x	x
PLO(3): An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.		x
PLO(4): An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.	x		x		x
PLO(5): An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.			x	x
PLO(6): An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.		x
PLO(7): An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.	x		x		x
PLO(8): Broad, allied and contemporary knowledge in the field of biomedical engineering.	x

Program Structure and Credit Hours

Degree Requirements

The B.Sc. degree in Biomedical Engineering requires the completion of 141 Cr. Hrs., classified as follows:

Type of Courses	Credit hours
1. University General Education Requirements
a) University Compulsory Courses	15
b) University Program Required Courses	6
c) University Elective Courses	9
2. College Required Courses	24
3. Specialization Required Courses	74
4. Specialization Elective Courses	9
5. Engineering Training	4
Total Credit Hours	141

University General Education Requirements

(a) University Compulsory Courses (15 Cr. Hrs.)

Course No.	Course Title	Th.	Lab.	Tut.	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
ISL114	Islamic Culture	3	0	0	3	-
ARB113	Arabic Written Expression	3	0	0	3	-
EMS112	Emiratis Studies	3	0	0	3	-
ENG113	Academic Writing	3	0	0	3	-
INN311	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3	0	0	3	-

(b) University Program Required Courses (6 Cr. Hrs.)

Course No.	Course Title	Th.	Lab.	Tut.	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
CHM111	General Chemistry	2	2	0	3	-
STA114	General Statistics	2	2	0	3	-

(c) University Elective Courses (9 Cr. Hrs.)

The student will take three of the following University Electives as approved by the academic advisor.

Course No.	Course Title	Th.	Lab.	Tut.	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
ENV113	Science of Energy and Global Environment	3	0	0	3	-
ART113	Introduction to Performing Arts	3	0	0	3	-
FRE212	Francophone world: Language and Culture	3	0	0	3	-
ART112	Introduction to Aesthetics	3	0	0	3	-
ART111	Introduction to Art	3	0	0	3	-
ISH211	Islamic Civilization	3	0	0	3	-
LAW262	Human Rights	3	0	0	3	-
WLT111	World Literature	3	0	0	3	-
THI211	Critical Thinking	3	0	0	3	-
INF112	Media Culture	3	0	0	3	-
SSW111	Social Responsibility	3	0	0	3	-
LAW112	Work Ethics	3	0	0	3	-
PSY111	General psychology	3	0	0	3	-
LED111	Leadership and Team Building	3	0	0	3	-

College Required Courses (24 Cr. Hrs.)

Course No.	Course Title	Th.	Lab.	Tut.	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
ELE202	Logic Design	3	2	2	4	-
MTH121	Engineering Mathematics I	3	0	2	3	-
MTH122	Engineering Mathematics II	3	0	2	3	MTH121
PHY121	Engineering Physics I	3	2	2	4	-
PHY122	Engineering Physics II	3	2	2	4	-
MTH221	Engineering Mathematics III	3	0	2	3	MTH122
MTH222	Engineering Mathematics IV	3	0	2	3	MTH221

Specialization Required Courses (74 Cr. Hrs.)

Course No.	Course Title	Th.	Lab.	Tut.	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
BME101	Introduction to Biomedical Engineering	1	0	2	1	-
BME102	Biology	3	2	0	4	-
BME105	Computer Programming	2	2	0	3	-
BME201	Circuit Analysis	3	2	2	4	MTH121 PHY122
BME202	Biochemistry	2	2	0	3	CHM111
BME203	Human Anatomy	2	2	0	3	BME102
BME204	Human Physiology	2	2	0	3	BME203
BME205	Electronic Circuits	3	2	2	4	BME201
BME301	Microcontrollers and Computer Interfacing	3	2	0	4	ELE202
BME302	Medical Electronics	2	2	2	3	BME205
BME303	Signals and Systems	3	0	2	3	MTH221
BME304	Biomaterials Basics and Applications	3	0	2	3	CHM111 BME203
BME305	Electrophysiology	2	2	0	3	BME204
BME306	Biomedical Imaging Systems I	3	0	2	3	BME204
BME307	Medical Instrumentation I	3	0	0	3	BME302, BME305
BME308	Bio-mechanics	3	0	2	3	PHY121, BME203
BME309	Biomedical Design	2	2	0	3	BME302
BME401	Bio-Signal Processing	3	2	2	4	BME303
BME402	Biomedical Imaging Systems II	3	2	0	4	BME306
BME403	Medical Instrumentation II	3	2	0	4	BME307
BME404	Directed Studies in Biomedical Engineering	3	0	2	3	100 Cr. Hrs.
BME491	Biomedical Design Project I	1	4	0	3	BME309
BME492	Biomedical Design Project II	1	4	0	3	BME491

Specialization Elective Courses (9 Cr. Hrs.)

The student will take three of the following Specialization Electives as approved by the academic advisor.

Course No.	Course Title	Th.	Lab.	Tut.	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
BME451	Artificial Organs	3	0	0	3	BME204
BME452	Physiological Modeling and Control Systems	2	2	0	3	BME204
BME453	IT and Computer Networks in Health-care	3	0	2	3	BME301
BME454	Rehabilitation Engineering	3	0	0	3	BME204, BME308
BME455	Bio-fluid Mechanics	3	0	0	3	BME308
BME456	Artificial Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic	3	0	2	3	MTH222
BME457	Biomedical Image Processing	2	2	0	3	BME303
BME458	Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering	3	0	0	3	Senior Standing
MKT200	Principles of Marketing	3	0	0	3	-

Engineering Training (4 Cr. Hrs.)

Course No.	Course Title	Th.	Lab.	Tut.	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
BME499	Engineering Training	0	0	0	4

Study Plan

Biomedical Engineering Four-year Interactive Study Plan

Courses Descriptions

BME101 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (1:0:2, 1)

History of biomedical engineering, disciplines of biomedical engineering, role of biomedical engineers in health care sector, challenges and future directions in biomedical engineering, moral and ethical issues in biomedical engineering, visits to hospitals, student seminars.

Pre-requisite: None

BME102 Biology (3:2:0, 4)

Cell biology, cell membrane, mediated transport system, bulk transport, cytoplasm and nuclear cell biology, cell cycle and cell division, meiosis and gameto-genesis, primary tissues, connective tissues, muscle tissues, nerve tissues.

Pre-requisite: None

BME105 Computer Programming (2:2:0, 3)

Problem solving using flowcharts, structure of a C++ program, data types, operators, variables and constants. Input and output, output formatting. Control Statements: IF and SWITCH statements. Control statement, iterative operations, function definition and calling, library functions, arrays and strings, pointers. File input and output.

Pre-requisite: None

BME201 Circuit Analysis (3:2:2, 4)

Basic circuit variables, elements and Kirchoff’s law, resistive circuit analysis and theorems, network theorems, time domain analysis, AC analysis, frequency characteristics of electric circuits, magnetic coupled circuits and two port elements.

Pre-requisite: PHY122, MTH121

ELE202 Logic Design (3:2:2, 4)

Basic theorems and properties of Boolean Algebra and Boolean functions. Simplification of Boolean Functions: Karnaugh Map and Tabulation Method. Product of Sums (POS) and Sum of Products (SOP) forms. Combinational logic circuits: design and analysis procedures. Decoders, encoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, ROM, PLA and PAL. Sequential logic circuits: Flip Flops (RS, D, JK, T), design procedure for clocked sequential circuits, counters. Registers and shift registers.

Pre-requisite: None

BME202 Biochemistry (2:2:0, 3)

Structural organization and function of the major components of living cells, metabolism and energy production, and biosynthesis of small molecular weight compounds and macromolecules.

Pre-requisite: CHM111

BME203 Human Anatomy (2:2:0, 3)

An Introduction to the human body, the skeletal system, the axial skeleton and ribs, the appendicular skeleton, joints, the muscular system, thorax, abdomen, upper limb, lower limb.

Pre-requisite: BME102

BME204 Human Physiology (2:2:0, 3)

Cell physiology, nervous system, muscles, cardiovascular systems, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, endocrine system.

Pre-requisite: BME203

BME205 Electronics Circuits (3:2:2, 4)

Semiconductors and PN Junction, bipolar junction transistor (BJT) DC analysis, bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) AC analysis, junction field effect transistor (JFET), biasing and amplifiers circuits.

Pre-requisite: BME201

BME301 Microcontrollers and Computer Interfacing (3:2:0, 4)

To introduce the concepts related to microprocessor and microcontroller architectures and develop students’ understanding of memory organization, I/O interfacing, and control techniques. It also aims to develop their skills in utilizing microcontrollers for various engineering applications through a number of microcontroller-based projects.

Pre-requisite: ELE202

BME302 Medical Electronics (2:2:2, 3)

Amplifiers and filters, bio-potential amplifiers, design of power system in medical electronics, oscillator circuits, Analog to digital converter (ADC), digital to analog converter (DAC) and data acquisition circuits.

Pre-requisite: BME205

BME303 Signals and Systems (3:0:2, 3)

Continuous- and discrete-time signals and systems. Basic system properties. Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) systems. Properties of LTI systems. Convolution sum. Fourier series of periodic signals. Amplitude, phase, and power spectra. Fourier transform of non-periodic signals. Laplace transform, analysis of continuous-time LTI systems using Laplace transform. Z-Transform.

Pre-requisite: MTH221

BME304 Biomaterials – Basics and Applications (3:0:2, 3)

Introduction to biomaterials, structure and properties of materials, crystalline and non-crystalline materials, properties of biologic materials, biocompatibility, Metallic implant materials, ceramic implant materials, polymeric implant materials, composite implant materials.

Pre-requisite: CHM111, BME203

BME305 Electrophysiology (2:2:0, 3)

Basics of electro-physiology, membrane models, resting potential, action potential, bio electrodes, the electrophysiology of bio potential signals- ECG, EEG, EMG, EOG, ERG etc.

Pre-requisite: BME204

BME306 Biomedical Imaging Systems I (3:0:2, 3)

Radioactivity, X -ray physics and imaging techniques, Computed tomography (CT imaging), introduction to SPECT and PET imaging techniques, biological effects of radiation and safe handling.

Pre-requisite: BME204

BME307 Medical Instrumentation I (3:0:0, 3)

Introduction to biomedical instrumentation, biomedical sensors and transducers, basic concepts of measurements and instrumentation, bio potential electrodes, clinical laboratory instrumentation.

Pre-requisite: BME204, BME302

BME308 Biomechanics (3:0:2, 3)

Basics of anatomy and mechanics, applications involving forces and moments, statics and dynamics, Applications to human joints, Properties of deformable bodies, kinematics and kinetics, applications from real-life problems, contemporary issues: Motion analysis.

Pre-requisite: PHY121, BME203

BME309 Biomedical Design (2:2:2, 3)

Amplifiers and filters, bio-potential amplifiers, design of power supplies, oscillator circuits, and biomedical data acquisition circuits, mini projects related to biomedical engineering applications.

Pre-requisite: BME302

BME401 Bio-signal Processing (3:2:2, 4)

Nature of biomedical signals, frequency response, DFT, FFT, DCT, design of digital filters, nonlinear models of biomedical signals, DSP applications of bio-signals.

Pre-requisite: BME303

BME402 Biomedical Imaging Systems II (3:2:0, 4)

Medical ultrasound imaging techniques, modes of operation, magnetic resonance imaging techniques (MRI), principles of operation, components of MRI machines, computer based reconstruction, biological effects of magnetic fields, static magnetic fields, radio frequency fields, gradient magnetic fields.

Pre-requisite: BME306

BME403 Medical Instrumentation II (3:2:0, 4)

Design procedure of medical equipment, bio-potential recording systems, blood pressure, flow and volume instrumentation systems, blood gas analyzers, pace-makers and defibrillators, electro-surgical, physiotherapy instruments, respiratory systems instruments

Pre-requisite: BME307

BME491 Biomedical Design Project I (1:4:0, 3)

Teams of three to four students shall design, implement, test and demonstrate their graduation project in two semesters. Biomedical design Project I is to be completed in one semester and includes a literature survey, action plan, design of complete project considering realistic constraints, computer simulation (if applicable).

Pre-requisite: BME309

BME492 Biomedical Design Project II (1:4:0, 3)

It is continuation of biomedical design project I in the second semester. Students will complete the implementation and testing of remaining part of their design. They will integrate the complete project, test it, and prepare a PCB. Report writing, oral presentation, poster presentation, and project demonstration.

Pre-requisite: BME491

BME404 Directed Studies in BME (3:0:2, 3)

In this course students are introduced to recent advances in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and advanced technologies. In addition, the course discusses codes of professional and ethical practices in biomedical engineering. Students are also given the opportunities to investigate possible research fields in various selected topics through reading assignments, presentations and group discussions.

Pre-requisite: 100 Cr. Hrs.

BME499 Engineering Training (4Cr. Hrs.)

To expose students to a learning environment where they can apply what they have learned in the classroom to a professional setting and enhance their abilities to correlate theoretical knowledge with professional practice.

Pre-requisite: Approval of Academic Advisor

BME451 Artificial Organs (3:0:0, 3)

Major types of artificial organs, artificial blood. artificial skin and dermal equivalents. artificial pancreas. Prosthetics and orthotics; artificial limbs, major joint implants, dental implants.

Pre-requisite: BME204

BME452 Physiological Modeling and Control (2:2:0, 3)

Physiological modeling, static analysis of physiological systems, time domain analysis, frequency domain analysis, stability analysis.

Pre-requisite: BME204

BME453 IT and Computer Networks in Health-care (2:2:0, 3)

Types and classification of computer networks, networks topology and wiring type, OSI layering model, design process of computer network, hospital information system, and modern application of computer networks in health-care.

Pre-requisite: BME301

BME454 Rehabilitation Engineering (3:0:0, 3)

Introduction to rehabilitation engineering, disability, rehabilitation engineering technology, assistive devices, physiological and biomedical measurement techniques, disability assessment, application of rehabilitation engineering, prosthetics and orthotics.

Pre-requisite: BME204, BME308

BME455 Bio-fluid Mechanics (3:0:0, 3)

Fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Flow properties of blood, applications describing flow of air in the airways and flow of blood in large arteries.

Pre-requisite: BME308

BME456 Artificial Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic (3:0:0, 3)

Fuzzy logic fundamentals, fuzzy sets, types of membership functions, linguistic variables, creation of fuzzy logic rule base, fuzzy logic operations, neural network fundamentals, neural type learning process, single layer perception, artificial neural networks architectures, training algorithms, genetic algorithms and evolution computing, neuro-fuzzy technology, fuzzy control systems and applications related to biomedical engineering.

Pre-requisite: MTH222

BME457 Biomedical Image Processing (2:2:0, 3)

Digital image fundamentals, image transforms image enhancement, image restoration, image segmentation, representation and description, recognition and interpretation, image compression.

Pre-requisite: BME303

BME458 Selected Topics in BME (3:0:0, 3)

In this course, students are introduced to selected topics in biomedical engineering. The course instructor, at the beginning of the semester, decides the topic based on a discussion with the head of department. The course syllabus and activities are then shared with the students.

MKT200 Principles of Marketing (3:0:0, 3)

This introductory course sheds light on the basic concepts of marketing, its varied definitions, origins and evolution through time. It also covers the main components of the marketing program (product, price, place and promotion) on which any attempts to plan marketing efforts rest.