Academic Plan

Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 167 Credit Hours ) as Follows

University Requirements

Univ. Req.
Univ. Elec.

Students must pass all of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
000011110	COMMUNITY SERVICE	COMMUNITY SERVICE	1	-	0	-
010610014	BEGINNING ENGLISH	In Reading, students learn to skim; scan; identify the main idea and supporting details; make predictions about a text; answer questions about a text; identify signal words, transitions, pronouns, and referents; identify parts of speech and verb tenses; guess the meaning of unknown words from context; and recognize prefixes and suffixes. In Writing, students learn to write both simple and compound sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization. They write at the sentence and paragraph level using simple present tense, simple past tense, and simple future tense. In Grammar, students review the basic parts of speech and their functions in a sentence, the simple tenses (present, past, and future) and present and past continuous, pronouns, prepositions of time and location, articles, singular and plural nouns, and question formation.	3	-	0	-
010610025	INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH	In Reading, students learn to skim; scan; identify the main and supporting details; make predictions and answer questions about a text; identify signal words, transitions, pronouns, and referents, parts of speech and verb tenses; guess the meaning of contextual words; recognize prefixes and suffixes, recognize noun, adjective, and adverb clauses, and distinguish between fact and opinion.	3	-	2	010610014 BEGINNING ENGLISH In Reading, students learn to skim; scan; identify the main idea and supporting details; make predictions about a text; answer questions about a text; identify signal words, transitions, pronouns, and referents; identify parts of speech and verb tenses; guess the meaning of unknown words from context; and recognize prefixes and suffixes. In Writing, students learn to write both simple and compound sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization. They write at the sentence and paragraph level using simple present tense, simple past tense, and simple future tense. In Grammar, students review the basic parts of speech and their functions in a sentence, the simple tenses (present, past, and future) and present and past continuous, pronouns, prepositions of time and location, articles, singular and plural nouns, and question formation.
010610026	INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH LAB	The Language Center courses are designed to help students cope with university education in English. The unlock listening and speaking 2 (Intermediate English Lab.) focuses on developing students’ listening, speaking and critical thinking skills. Students watch videos, listen to audios, think critically to be able to speak about different topics using a simplified academic language. The intermediate English lab is meant to prepare students for speaking and listening contexts. Students learn strategies for improving listening comprehension and stimulating critical thinking. The language lab component is specifically designed to improve students’ speaking and listening skills.		2	1	010610014 BEGINNING ENGLISH In Reading, students learn to skim; scan; identify the main idea and supporting details; make predictions about a text; answer questions about a text; identify signal words, transitions, pronouns, and referents; identify parts of speech and verb tenses; guess the meaning of unknown words from context; and recognize prefixes and suffixes. In Writing, students learn to write both simple and compound sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization. They write at the sentence and paragraph level using simple present tense, simple past tense, and simple future tense. In Grammar, students review the basic parts of speech and their functions in a sentence, the simple tenses (present, past, and future) and present and past continuous, pronouns, prepositions of time and location, articles, singular and plural nouns, and question formation.
010610035	ADVANCED ENGLISH	This is an integrated skills course in which students work on reading, Writing, listening' and speaking. In reading, student learn to distinguish between fact and opinion,determine the author's purpose or point of view, justify answers to comprehension questions,make inferences, read academic texts, recognize grammatical relation ship in atext. In Writing, student learn to write complex sentences and comma splices. In Grammar, the review parts of speech, articles, and phrases and clauses.	3	-	2	010610025 INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH In Reading, students learn to skim; scan; identify the main and supporting details; make predictions and answer questions about a text; identify signal words, transitions, pronouns, and referents, parts of speech and verb tenses; guess the meaning of contextual words; recognize prefixes and suffixes, recognize noun, adjective, and adverb clauses, and distinguish between fact and opinion. 010610026 INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH LAB The Language Center courses are designed to help students cope with university education in English. The unlock listening and speaking 2 (Intermediate English Lab.) focuses on developing students’ listening, speaking and critical thinking skills. Students watch videos, listen to audios, think critically to be able to speak about different topics using a simplified academic language. The intermediate English lab is meant to prepare students for speaking and listening contexts. Students learn strategies for improving listening comprehension and stimulating critical thinking. The language lab component is specifically designed to improve students’ speaking and listening skills.
010610036	ADVANCED ENGLISH LAB	This course aims at developing students listening and speaking skills. This is to be accomplished through helping them enrich their lexical input so that they can understand English language in its spoken forms as a focus and in its written form too. As a result, they will be able to communicate successfully. The course provides students with a series of listening, speaking, reading, pronunciation and vocabulary exercises that meet Bloom’s learning objectives. Furthermore, it aims at developing their critical thinking skills.		2	1	010610025 INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH In Reading, students learn to skim; scan; identify the main and supporting details; make predictions and answer questions about a text; identify signal words, transitions, pronouns, and referents, parts of speech and verb tenses; guess the meaning of contextual words; recognize prefixes and suffixes, recognize noun, adjective, and adverb clauses, and distinguish between fact and opinion. 010610026 INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH LAB The Language Center courses are designed to help students cope with university education in English. The unlock listening and speaking 2 (Intermediate English Lab.) focuses on developing students’ listening, speaking and critical thinking skills. Students watch videos, listen to audios, think critically to be able to speak about different topics using a simplified academic language. The intermediate English lab is meant to prepare students for speaking and listening contexts. Students learn strategies for improving listening comprehension and stimulating critical thinking. The language lab component is specifically designed to improve students’ speaking and listening skills.
040111001	ARABIC LANGUAGE	This course aims to teach the students the basics of Arabic language, and the methods of correct writing starting from the word itself till the syntax and expressions, the course focuses in particular on correct practice of the Arabic language in writing and pronouncing.	2	-	2	-
040511011	PALESTINIAN STUDIES	The migration of Arab tribes from Arab Peninsule to Palestine, major political and cultural developments in palestine during cann'anites period, the Assyrian-Egyptian Rivaly in Palestine, Palestinians and Jews, Palestine under Creek and Roman Rule, The Arab Islamic period, political and cultural conditions during Ummayad and Abbasaid period, Islam-crusades colission in pPalestine, Palestine under Ottoman Rule, Rule played by Ahmad Pasha Al-Jazzar and Thaher Al-Omar, Egyptian occupation 1831, European penetration and Zionist settlements, Sykes-Pekot Agreement, Balfour declaration and Britsg mandate, Brotain and Liquidation of Palestine land, Palestinian resistance movement, 1936 Uprising and the scheme of Palestine partition 1937, Partition resolution and 1948 war, Launching of the PLO and the 1967 war, 1987 Uprising, Independence Declaration 1988, Oslo Agreements , Future outlook.	2	-	2	-
040521301	FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH METHODS	This course is a basic one for all university students because it tackles the way of conducting research. The students through this course are exposed to the quantitative and qualitative researches and the differences between them. It also covers the meaning of hypothesis and its types, along with research questions and research problems. Through this course the students can come to know more about literature review and how to differentiate between primary and secondary literature.	2	-	2	010610035 ADVANCED ENGLISH This is an integrated skills course in which students work on reading, Writing, listening' and speaking. In reading, student learn to distinguish between fact and opinion,determine the author's purpose or point of view, justify answers to comprehension questions,make inferences, read academic texts, recognize grammatical relation ship in atext. In Writing, student learn to write complex sentences and comma splices. In Grammar, the review parts of speech, articles, and phrases and clauses.
110411000	COMPUTER SKILLS	A basic, introductory course in personal computers, it introduces students to basic computer concepts in hardware, software, networking. The course will include a basic computer literacy including computer concepts, fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, and use of some software applications such as windows operating system, a word processing using Microsoft Word, a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel, and a presentation software using PowerPoint.	2	-	2	-

Students must pass ( 8 ) credit hours from any of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
040511052	ISRAELI & ZIONISM STUDIES I	This course is a continuation of the first course, it focus on the study of the political system in Israel and on the security institution and the decision-making and electoral system and foreign policy of Israel, and an introduction to the Arab party scene in Israel as well as a presentation of the Israeli media organization.	2	-	2	-
040511053	JERUSALEM: CIVILIZATION AND HISTORY	Existence of Jerusalem, its ancient history, historical monuments and archaeological excavations, administrative situation developments and Architectural expansion, economic and education life, holy buildings, archeologic museums and schools. The strategy of Judaization and the Zionism occupation of the city, the Future and solutions of the political Jerusalem, and its situation with the international division projects.	2	-	2	-
040511061	ISRAELI & ZIONISM STUDIES II	This course deals with the historical development of Jews in modern times, the conditions in which they lived in Europe and the Middle East, and the circumstances that led to the emergence of the Zionist movement, its activity and its role in the establishment of Israel and the Israeli society.	2	-	2	040511052 ISRAELI & ZIONISM STUDIES I This course is a continuation of the first course, it focus on the study of the political system in Israel and on the security institution and the decision-making and electoral system and foreign policy of Israel, and an introduction to the Arab party scene in Israel as well as a presentation of the Israeli media organization.
040511071	DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT	This course covers issues in development studies and options in politics, sociology, international relations, economics and international business including development policy and planning. It aims to familiarize students with theories and findings concerning development and to offer managerial tools to practical problems. It equips students with the ability to create solutions to problems from variety of disciplines, including economics and the functional areas of management, political science, sociology, and geography. This course will cover wide variety of institutional contexts including local and international private business, non-government organizations, central and local governments, international and national regulatory and donor institutions.	2	-	2	-
040511081	HOME GARDENING	This course aims to introduces how to create home gardens and how to coordinate and take care for them	2	-	2	-
040511091	FINE ARTS	This course aims to introduce students to the four main arts (visual arts, music, theater and architecture), focusing on the basic relations between the two arts: the first is to give a number of lectures, works shops, articles that contains international art works addressing the sources, function, materials, style and composition of the work. The second method is to assign an artistic subject to each student at the beginning of the semester for scientific research following an academic method, the student presents his research summary at the end of the semester in the form of a lecture accompanied by a research paper.	2	-	2	-
040511101	CURRENT WORLD ISSUES	The course deals with the changes in the world order since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the impact of these transformations on a range of political issues in the modern world. The most prominent of these are the new world system, the role of the United Nations in issues of peace and war, regional and international civil wars, globalization and terrorism. Weapons of mass destruction, and other current political issues that arise during the course.	2	-	2	-
040511121	PHYSICAL EDUCATION	This course aims to explain the concepts of Physical Education and its major elements . The course contains a practical component that supports the theoretical concepts by relating physical activities with human health and correct shape habits.	2	-	2	-
040511132	ELECTION AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION	This course covers the concepts of elections and the electoral process, and the concept of political participation: its components, characteristics, levels, and importance. The course also focuses on the system of human rights and civil liberties; Its charters and characteristics. In addition, the course deals with the nature of democracy as a concept and its relationship to a set of values and concepts such as democratic transformation, political upbringing, and the principle of separation of powers. Finally, the course discusses the electoral systems and their impact on the electoral process, the electoral process in Palestine, including the presidential elections, the legislative council, and the local councils.	2	-	2	-
040511133	THE PALESTINIAN PRISONERS MOVEMENT	This course aims at scrutinize the Palestinian Prisoners movement. Light will be shed on the historical stages the movement went through during in the last sixty years. The course highlights the legality of detaining those prisoners and show the international law’s violation by the Israeli forces and governments. Prisons, interrogation centers, and detention camps are defined and shown in one of the chapters and there illegal geographical places are to be shown during the semester.	2	-	2	-
040511140	LAW IN OUR LIFE	This course introduces the definitions of the law and its terms, sections, resources, illustrations, and its implementations,along with the current legal system in Palestine, the Palestinian laws, general rights and freedoms in Palestine	2	-	2	-
040511150	ISLAMIC CULTURE	This course is an exploration to the culture in general and Islamic culture in particular as well as the development in the Muslim World. The course informational intended to raise the awareness about the sociological aspects, cultural perspective of Islam and various problems in the Muslim World. However, it is also designed to provide a variety of cultural perspectives of the intern Muslim states institutions, the role of religious institutions, women, and the economic institution of the Muslim World. This course is going to develop a ?better understanding ? that student will find in many areas of life, work, and relationships in the Muslim World as well as with other Western countries.	2	-	2	-
040511160	DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS	This course deals with the development of democracy, its applications, models, and its importance to modern societies. As well as an overview of human rights, their evolution, divisions, nature and international protection.	2	-	2	-
040511170	TECHNOLOGY IN OUR LIFE	The technology in our life course addresses the concepts and principles of technology, and the impact of using technology in the society. The course covers the main factors that contribute to the technology evolution, the concept of information systems and their components, and the functional levels of employees in institutions that use information systems. The course also deals with the concepts of the Internet, information security, multimedia, social networking, and their role in influencing society. The course will also explain the work of the search engines and how to use them. Provide the needed information and criteria for students to choose the appropriate computer or mobile and how to protect his data from malware and viruses.	2	-	2	-
040511180	INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY SCIENCE	This course aims to present the historical context for the development of astronomy and highlight the role of the Arab-Islamic civilization in the development of this science, introduce the process of astronomical observation, introduce the units of measurement of astronomical dimensions and methods of measuring the dimensions of astronomical bodies. Moreover, students will be able to learn about the solar system and all its components in detail, learn about the characteristics and evolution of stars, stellar clusters and stellar asteroids, learn about galaxies and their types, and focus on the Milky Way. Finally, students will gain knowledge about the origin, age and shape of the universe.	2	-	2	-
040511190	HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION	This course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts related to civilization, and the theories of its emergence and fall. The course also addresses the elements that must be available for the establishment, growth and development of a civilization. Additionally, the course reviews the different aspects of civilization: political, economic, social, religious and cultural, while focusing specifically on upholding the value of reason and law, dialogue between religions and cultures, one opinion and the other opinion, the values of tolerance, and upholding the value of human rights.	2	-	2	-
040511200	INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS	This course will teach student basic elements of the economic system and the basic tools for economic analysis such as Demand & Supply, markets production as will as markets it will also teach students the basic macroeconomics concepts such as GDP economic growth inflation and economic policy.	2	-	2	-
040511211	ANTHROPOLOGY	This course examines the evolution of population science, its theories, its importance and its relation to other sciences. It also examines population dynamics: mortality, birth and migration. It examines analytically the composition, distribution and problems of population. It also expose to the population science and its relationship in development issues and planning. The course also highlights the population, environmental, cultural, economic and health factors affecting its growth, and focuses on the differences between industrial societies and third world societies, including Arab society.	2	-	2	-
040511220	ANTI-CORRUPTION CHALLENGES AND SOLUTION	This course aims to raise awareness about corruption and its definition, types, causes, affects, outcomes, and ways of fighting corruption, to be able to fight corruption in the Palestinian society that suffers from wide corruption for different reasons, which will help on knowing the places of corruptions and find solutions for it and enhance integrity values , transparency principles and accountability system in the Palestinian society.	2	-	2	-
040511230	FRENCH LANGUAGE	This course, which introduces the French alphabet and method of writing words, masculine and feminine nouns, singular and plural, also includes sentence level, types of sentences, personal pronouns, verb conjugations, direct and indirect objects. Visual aids such as drawings and pictures are used to advantage. Editing short responses, accepting or turning down offers, giving thanks or apology, brief justifications of answers, are some learning exercises.	2	-	2	-
040511240	GERMAN LANGUAGE	This course teaches words and grammatical structures and rules mostly used in daily communication. The course covers a number of things: greetings, introducing people, naming household things, like food and drinks, ordering a meal, entertaining visitors, managing work, making arrangements for appointments, renting an apartment, buying things, … etc.	2	-	2	-
040511250	ENERGY RESOURCES & USE	An- overview of global energy resources is given, leading to a historic review of human energy use and power generation. Society's energy demands and the pertinent energy follows are analyzed from the perspective of different sectors, including industry , households, agriculture, as well as the commercial and public sectors - in a Palestine . The importance of energy efficiency and conservation within the context of future energy supply is dealt with from a life - cycle and environmental perspective. Future energy systems and energy use scenarios are discussed, with a focus on promoting the use of renewable energy resources and technologies	2	-	2	-
040511260	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	Study human actions, behavior, its cultures, social behavior, development, and individual differences. The course is informational, intended to raise awareness about the psychology aspects of individuals' lives and various problems that concern people. Psychology offers a unique view of the world we live in as it allows one to see the "invisible" forces that shape and channel our lives as we interact with others in society.	2	-	2	-
040511270	INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY	Study human society, its cultures, social organizations and institutions. The course is informational intended to raise up the knowledge about the social aspects of individuals' lives and various problems that concern people; however, it is also designed to provide a variety sociological theoritical perspectives as well as to develope a "sociological imagination" that students will find useful in many areas of life, work, and relationships with others. Sociology offers a unique view of the world we live in as it allows ont to see the "invisible" forces that shape and channel our lives as we interact with others in society.	2	-	2	-
040511280	HUMAN & ENVIRONMENT	Environmental Science and Ecosystems, Population Explosion & limited Resources, Environmental Themes : Water pollution & treatments, Environmental Themes :Solid Waste, Environmental Themes: Air Pollution & Control, Environmental Themes: Socio-Economics-Solution, Housing & the Residential Environment, Community Noise, Biodiversity & wild-Life, Toxicology, Pesticides in the Environment, Environmental Impact Assessment, Palestine Environment.	2	-	2	-
040511290	HISTORY OF SCIENCE	This course examines the historical development of science from ancient civilizations to the modern era, with emphasis on the evolution of scientific thought, methods, and discoveries. It explores the contributions of major civilizations and scientists to the advancement of knowledge in fields such as astronomy, medicine, mathematics, physics, and natural sciences. The course also analyzes the relationship between science, society, culture, and technological development, and highlights the role of scientific progress in shaping human civilization.	2	-	2	-
040511311	INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS	The course focuses on international relations that studies the science interaction of knowledge fields, especially its historical development and theoretical concepts that fall within its general scope, and the emergence of theoretical methods such as realism, idealism, legal, behavioral and Marxism, in addition to the factors that impact in the creation of the event in international relations, especially geography, demography, economy and military, as well as ruin, diplomacy and balance of power.	2	-	2	-
040511321	SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY	This course aims to introduce the processes of change in contemporary societies in general, the study of change factors and their impact on social life, and the impact of change on the rest of the cultural and social patterns within the social construction.	2	-	2	-
040511400	TURKISH LANGUAGE	Once the student completes the required hours of the Turkish Language Principles course, they will: be able to introduce themselves using their name and nickname and get to know others. The student will also identify their nationality and the nationality of others and can talk about the languages they know. Moreover, the student will be able to introduce themselves and describe their surroundings using sign names, numbers, enumeration of numbers, months, days and colors. As for the second unit, the student can describe his family in detail, can talk about their house, and talk about their day by using the the present tense.	2	-	2	-
040511411	POLITICAL SCIENCES	The course deals with the principles of political science, schools, research methods, political analysis, the relationship of political science with other social sciences, the historical development of political thought from Greece to modern times, and the means of practice and political participation of individuals. Through political parties, interest groups and public opinion, as well as the study of the state in terms of its elements and different theories to explain its origin, and study the international system and factors of formation.	2	-	2	-
040511421	CRITICAL THINKING	This course provides students opportunities of analysis, synthesis, prescription, and application of critical thinking, and decision with making within the organization.	2	-	2	-
040511470	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY IN HEBREW	This course aims to equip students with basic knowledge and skills necessary for their successful transition into the clinical arena Students are expected to master common medical terminologies in hebrew used in the care of clients including appropriate medical prescribing skills for health care professionals. At the end of the course, students will be able to comprehend a medical record report in hebrew, communicate among medical professionals and have a high level overview of medical terms in hebrew.	2	-	2	-
040511490	HUMAN RIGHTS AND GENDER	This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles of human rights and gender studies within social, cultural, legal, and political contexts. It examines international human rights frameworks and the role of gender in shaping social relations, opportunities, and access to rights and resources. The course also explores issues related to equality, discrimination, social justice, gender roles, and empowerment, with emphasis on promoting human dignity, inclusion, and equal participation in society.	2	-	2	-
040511500	THE PALESTINIAN CINEMA: AN ALTERNATIVE NARRATIVE	This course examines Palestinian cinema as a cultural and political medium for narrating the Palestinian experience and presenting alternative perspectives on the Palestinian question. It explores the role of film in documenting historical events, preserving collective memory, and portraying the social, political, and human dimensions of Palestinian life under occupation. The course also analyzes cinematic representations of identity, resistance, displacement, and everyday life, with emphasis on how Palestinian filmmakers challenge dominant narratives through visual storytelling and artistic expression.	2	-	2	-
040511511	MODERN ARAB THOUGHT	The course deals with the definition of philosophy and its objectives and visions, where it goes back to the Greek roots of the Arab philosophy and then moves on to the Arab thought before Islam and presents a detailed explanation of the Arab philosophy and its prominent figures such as Al-Farabi, Ebin Rashd, Ebin Khaldun and others.	2	-	2	-
040511521	ARCHEOLOGY	This course introduces archaeology as a science, the origin of civilizations, history of research on Palestine archaeological treasures, role of Western archaeological institutions and schools in crystallization of theoretical and applied methodologies, relationship between archaeology and other sciences. The course also explains the importance of pottery in archaeological studies, types of archaeological sites, ways of discovering archaeological sites, ways of dating ruins, and methods of excavations, the how's of interpreting archaeological evidence, and excavation authority. The course also includes field studies of archeological sites	2	-	2	-
040511611	HEBREW LANGUAGE	Principles and foundations of Hebrew which should enable students to express themselves orally and in writing.	2	-	2	-
040511621	CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS	This course aims to identify the topics of public sociology related to the subject of sociology, its principles and its most important theories and perspectives, As well as the study of social life as a whole and its relationship to the complex patterns of social systems and social groups and culture that it consists of, and finally to identify the patterns of different social organizations in society in addition to the presentation of basic social processes that occur in society.	2	-	2	-
040511990	EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION	Effective communication is the key to professional success, which will eventually lead to winning a job. In this course, students will receive advice on personal communication and learn the principles and methods of communication that will help them express themselves and their ideas clearly, and present them in the best way. Students will also learn what, when and how they can communicate with employers, and how effective communication will affect their admission process anywhere.	2	-	2	-
280311100	FINANCIAL LITERACY	This course aims to equip students with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively manage their personal and professional finances. It provides a comprehensive understanding of key concepts in financial planning, budgeting, credit and financing, saving, investing, and financial risk management. The course offers an integrated framework that enables students to make sound financial decisions based on financial information analysis and the evaluation of available alternatives. The course covers several core units, including financial planning and budgeting, credit and financing, saving strategies, investment tools, and financial risk assessment. It also introduces students to the financial instruments used to document financial rights, as well as the main sources of financial information. Additionally, the course addresses the tax system in Palestine, including types of taxes, calculation methods, and their impact on individual financial decisions. The course further explores consumer financial protection, including consumer rights, fraud prevention, and safe interaction with both traditional and digital banking services.	2	-	2	-

Faculty Requirements

Colg. Req.

Students must pass all of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
100111010	GENERAL PHYSICS I	Topics include vectors, motion in one and two dimensions, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, conservation of energy, dynamics of system of particles, center of mass, conservation of linear momentum, collisions, impulse, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, conservation of angular momentum, simple harmonic motion.	3	-	3	-
100111021	GENERAL PHYSICS II	Topics include charge and matter, electric field, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitors and dielectrics, current and resistance, electromotive force and circuits, the magnetic field, Ampere's law, Faraday's law of induction, Maxwell's equations; magnetic properties of matter, A.C circuits.	3	-	3	100111010 GENERAL PHYSICS I Topics include vectors, motion in one and two dimensions, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, conservation of energy, dynamics of system of particles, center of mass, conservation of linear momentum, collisions, impulse, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, conservation of angular momentum, simple harmonic motion.
100111051	GENERAL PHYSICS LAB I	This course covers experiments in mechanics including: measurements, vectors, motion in one and two dimensions, Newton's 2nd law, friction, projectiles, collisions, circular motion, the simple pendulum and stress in solids.		2	1	100111010 GENERAL PHYSICS I Topics include vectors, motion in one and two dimensions, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, conservation of energy, dynamics of system of particles, center of mass, conservation of linear momentum, collisions, impulse, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, conservation of angular momentum, simple harmonic motion.
100411010	CALCULUS I	Functions, inverse functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, application of derivatives, indeterminate forms and L’Hopital’s rule, definite integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, indefinite integrals and integration by substitution.	3	-	3	-
100411020	CALCULUS II	Techniques and applications of integration, area under curve, volumes of revolutions, surface area and arc length, series and sequences, convergence tests of infinite series, parametric equations and polar coordinates.	3	-	3	100411010 CALCULUS I Functions, inverse functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, application of derivatives, indeterminate forms and L’Hopital’s rule, definite integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, indefinite integrals and integration by substitution.
100412021	ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I	Matrices, eigenvalues eigenvectors, system of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, Cramer’s rule, inverse of a matrix, symmetric and orthogonal matrices, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, ordinary differential equations with constant coefficient, Laplace transforms, vector fields, line integrals, Green’s theorem, surface integrals and Stock’s theorem.	3	-	3	100411020 CALCULUS II Techniques and applications of integration, area under curve, volumes of revolutions, surface area and arc length, series and sequences, convergence tests of infinite series, parametric equations and polar coordinates.
100412350	NUMERICAL METHODS	Computer arithmetic, root-finding numerical methods, fixed-point iteration, polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation, numerical integration, matrix factorization, iterative methods for systems of linear equations, Euler's method for first-order initial value problems.	3	-	3	100412021 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I Matrices, eigenvalues eigenvectors, system of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, Cramer’s rule, inverse of a matrix, symmetric and orthogonal matrices, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, ordinary differential equations with constant coefficient, Laplace transforms, vector fields, line integrals, Green’s theorem, surface integrals and Stock’s theorem.
100413020	ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II	Complex numbers and complex functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, analytic functions, contour integrals, Taylor’s series and Laurent series, residues, and residue integration of real integrals, Fourier series and transform, special functions: gamma, beta, error functions and Bessel functions. Series of functions, convergence, uniform convergence, limit theorems.	3	-	3	100412021 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I Matrices, eigenvalues eigenvectors, system of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, Cramer’s rule, inverse of a matrix, symmetric and orthogonal matrices, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, ordinary differential equations with constant coefficient, Laplace transforms, vector fields, line integrals, Green’s theorem, surface integrals and Stock’s theorem.
230311050	ENGINEERING WORKSHOP I	This workshop intends to give the students basic knowledge and hands-on training in the wood and metal works. Students will perform by their own hands all the practices mentioned below.		3	1	-
230311110	ENGINEERING DRAWING	Orthographic and isometric drawing and sketching using classical hand drawing and computer drafting packages. This includes an introduction to the CAD packages and applications relevant to the electrical engineering.		4	2	-
230312050	ENGINEERING WORKSHOP II	Through this workshop students will get basic knowledge and hands-on training in two main fields: pc upgrading		3	1	230311050 ENGINEERING WORKSHOP I This workshop intends to give the students basic knowledge and hands-on training in the wood and metal works. Students will perform by their own hands all the practices mentioned below.
230315170	ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT	Introduction to project management. Motivation for studying engineering project management. What is a project, the triple constraint, scope, time, and cost goals. Project management context and processes. Project integration management. Project quality management and human resources management. Students should submit final projects in applying all the project management concepts in their final project.	3	-	3	-
230711200	STATICS	Introduction, basic definitions of force system, components, resultants, couples, equilibrium, structures (trusses, frames, machines), distributed load (center of area and center of gravity, areas and compound volumes), shear force and bending moment in beams, moment of inertia.	3	-	3	100111010 GENERAL PHYSICS I Topics include vectors, motion in one and two dimensions, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, conservation of energy, dynamics of system of particles, center of mass, conservation of linear momentum, collisions, impulse, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, conservation of angular momentum, simple harmonic motion. 100411010 CALCULUS I Functions, inverse functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, application of derivatives, indeterminate forms and L’Hopital’s rule, definite integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, indefinite integrals and integration by substitution.
240111020	PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS I (LAB)	This course is a Practical Course which includes the following: Declaring variables, Data types, Control structures, Functions, Arrays, Pointers, Files, and the Skills of running, testing, and debugging the programs.		2	1	240111030 PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS I C++ This course introduces the fundamental concepts of procedural programming. Topics include data types, control structures, functions, arrays, pointers, files, and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging.
240111030	PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS I C++	This course introduces the fundamental concepts of procedural programming. Topics include data types, control structures, functions, arrays, pointers, files, and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging.	3	-	3	-

Students must pass all of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
100211140	GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY	This course provides with a concentrated introduction to the cell biology and human organ system. It emphasizes the concepts associated with the organic basis of life, cell and its constituents of macromolecules and organelles. It also provides basic knowledge associated with basics of metabolism, cell communication, cell dynamics, including a detailed study of the cell cycle and the cell division (Mitosis and meiosis with their applications). The main goal of the course is to build the basic knowledge in diverse biological topics including organic basis of life, macromolecules structure and function; cell structure and function; metabolism, cell communication, cell cycle.	3	-	3	-
100211150	GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY LAB	This course provides students with a concentrated introduction to the cell biology and human organ system. It emphasizes the concepts associated with the cell and its constituents of macromolecules and organelles. It also provides basic knowledge associated with cell dynamics, including a detailed study of the cell cycle and the central metabolism. It finally provides with basic scientific terms of histology, physiology and the concept of homeostasis.		2	1	100211140 GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY This course provides with a concentrated introduction to the cell biology and human organ system. It emphasizes the concepts associated with the organic basis of life, cell and its constituents of macromolecules and organelles. It also provides basic knowledge associated with basics of metabolism, cell communication, cell dynamics, including a detailed study of the cell cycle and the cell division (Mitosis and meiosis with their applications). The main goal of the course is to build the basic knowledge in diverse biological topics including organic basis of life, macromolecules structure and function; cell structure and function; metabolism, cell communication, cell cycle.
200221120	MEDICAL CHEMISTRY	Topics include unit conversion, nomenclature, stoichiometry, kinetic-molecular theory, reactions in aqueous solutiom, ideal gas and partial pressure, electronic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, hybridization of atomic orbitals, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, solutions, intermolecular forces, acids and bases, and buffer solutions.	3	-	3	-
200221130	MEDICAL CHEMISTRY LAB	This laboratory comes to reinforce the theoretical knowledge acquired in the medical chemistry course such as density, empirical formula, reactivity and types of chemical reactions, solution concentration, acid-base titration, gas laws, thermochemistry, solubility and fractional crystallization, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, buffer solutions, and salt hydrolysis. It focuses on getting experience of the basic laboratory techniques to carry out experiments safely and to obtain accurate data and to manipulate them in a correct scientific manner.		2	1	200221120 MEDICAL CHEMISTRY Topics include unit conversion, nomenclature, stoichiometry, kinetic-molecular theory, reactions in aqueous solutiom, ideal gas and partial pressure, electronic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, hybridization of atomic orbitals, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, solutions, intermolecular forces, acids and bases, and buffer solutions.
200222110	GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY	The course will cover the biological importance of the chemistry of macromolecule essential for life: proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Biological energetics and enzyme function will be covered and the major metabolic pathways of living organisms will be introduced. Metabolic disorders will be discussed	3	-	3	200221120 MEDICAL CHEMISTRY Topics include unit conversion, nomenclature, stoichiometry, kinetic-molecular theory, reactions in aqueous solutiom, ideal gas and partial pressure, electronic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, hybridization of atomic orbitals, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, solutions, intermolecular forces, acids and bases, and buffer solutions.
200222120	GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY LAB	The laboratory course will reinforce understanding of biochemistry and help the student to develop some appreciation of practical applications of biochemistry. Laboratory skills, data handling, critical experimental design and clinical applications will be learnt.		2	1	200222110 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY The course will cover the biological importance of the chemistry of macromolecule essential for life: proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Biological energetics and enzyme function will be covered and the major metabolic pathways of living organisms will be introduced. Metabolic disorders will be discussed
230112120	ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS I	Electrical components: resistors, capacitors, inductors, voltage and current sources. Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws. DC circuit analysis: Nodal voltage, mesh current, superposition, source transformation, Thevenin’s, Norton’s equivalents. Resistive circuits and the equivalent resistance, ??Y, and Y??. RL, RC, and RLC circuit analysis.	3	-	3	100111021 GENERAL PHYSICS II Topics include charge and matter, electric field, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitors and dielectrics, current and resistance, electromotive force and circuits, the magnetic field, Ampere's law, Faraday's law of induction, Maxwell's equations; magnetic properties of matter, A.C circuits. 100411020 CALCULUS II Techniques and applications of integration, area under curve, volumes of revolutions, surface area and arc length, series and sequences, convergence tests of infinite series, parametric equations and polar coordinates.
230112210	ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS II	Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis, AC Power Circuit Analysis, Poly-phase Circuits and power calculations, Magnetically Coupled Circuits, Complex Frequency and the Laplace Transform, Circuit Analysis in the s-Domain, Frequency Response, and Two-Port Networks.	3	-	3	230112120 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS I Electrical components: resistors, capacitors, inductors, voltage and current sources. Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws. DC circuit analysis: Nodal voltage, mesh current, superposition, source transformation, Thevenin’s, Norton’s equivalents. Resistive circuits and the equivalent resistance, ??Y, and Y??. RL, RC, and RLC circuit analysis.
230113120	ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS LAB	Practical implementation of current and voltage measurements, Ohm's law, KVL, KCL, voltage and current dividers, series and parallel resistive circuits, power in dc circuits, Thevinen's and Norton's equivalents, maximum power transfer, time and frequency response for RL, RC, and RLC circuits. Demonstration of electrical circuit analysis through some software programs such as Multisim.		3	1	230112210 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS II Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis, AC Power Circuit Analysis, Poly-phase Circuits and power calculations, Magnetically Coupled Circuits, Complex Frequency and the Laplace Transform, Circuit Analysis in the s-Domain, Frequency Response, and Two-Port Networks.
230211210	DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN	Introduction to digital systems, Number Systems and its arithmetic operations, complement, binary codes, Boolean Algebra, Binary logic gates, Simplification of a Boolean function, Karnaugh maps, Combinatorial and sequential circuit analysis and design. Registers and counters.	3	-	3	-
230212110	DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN LAB	Digital gates, simplification of Boolean functions, decoders, code converters, multiplexes, design, address and subtractors, arithmetic logic unit, design problem, sequential circuit design, counters, clock controller, 4- bit binary counter sequential detector, shift registers, "Add and Shift" binary multiplier, lamp PING-PONG game, small project.		3	1	230211210 DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN Introduction to digital systems, Number Systems and its arithmetic operations, complement, binary codes, Boolean Algebra, Binary logic gates, Simplification of a Boolean function, Karnaugh maps, Combinatorial and sequential circuit analysis and design. Registers and counters.
230213240	MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS	Microprocessor architecture: registers, flags, internal structure. Microprocessor interfacing: signals and buses, interfacing memory, interfacing I/O devices. Designing an application system using a microprocessor. Programming microprocessor: instruction set and assembly language. Real and protected modes and interrupts	3	-	3	230211210 DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN Introduction to digital systems, Number Systems and its arithmetic operations, complement, binary codes, Boolean Algebra, Binary logic gates, Simplification of a Boolean function, Karnaugh maps, Combinatorial and sequential circuit analysis and design. Registers and counters. 230313110 ELECTRONICS I Semiconductor material and p-n junction, semiconductors, doped semiconductor, forward and reversed bias p-n junction, V-I characteristics, diode DC signal model, diode applications: rectification, regulation, clipper, clamper, voltage multipliers, bipolar junction transistor: biasing and stability, dc and ac load lines, H-parameters, H- model, power amplifiers, and PSPICE applications.
230214160	MICROPROCESSOR LAB	Experiments on microprocessor programming using microprocessor hardware kit. Introduction to practices of microprocessor interfacing and system building		3	1	230213240 MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS Microprocessor architecture: registers, flags, internal structure. Microprocessor interfacing: signals and buses, interfacing memory, interfacing I/O devices. Designing an application system using a microprocessor. Programming microprocessor: instruction set and assembly language. Real and protected modes and interrupts
230312240	SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS	Classification of signals and systems. Continuous systems: convolution and impulse response, Fourier series and transform, transfer function, power spectral density and autocorrelation. Discrete time systems: convolution and impulse response, discrete time Fourier transform.	3	-	3	100412021 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I Matrices, eigenvalues eigenvectors, system of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, Cramer’s rule, inverse of a matrix, symmetric and orthogonal matrices, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, ordinary differential equations with constant coefficient, Laplace transforms, vector fields, line integrals, Green’s theorem, surface integrals and Stock’s theorem. 230112120 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS I Electrical components: resistors, capacitors, inductors, voltage and current sources. Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws. DC circuit analysis: Nodal voltage, mesh current, superposition, source transformation, Thevenin’s, Norton’s equivalents. Resistive circuits and the equivalent resistance, ??Y, and Y??. RL, RC, and RLC circuit analysis.
230312250	INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB LAB	Overview of MATLAB components, variables, scripts, operations, solving equations, data structures, images and animation, functions, flow control, line plots, image/surface plots, polynomials, Simulink and file ILO.		3	1	240111020 PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS I (LAB) This course is a Practical Course which includes the following: Declaring variables, Data types, Control structures, Functions, Arrays, Pointers, Files, and the Skills of running, testing, and debugging the programs.
230313110	ELECTRONICS I	Semiconductor material and p-n junction, semiconductors, doped semiconductor, forward and reversed bias p-n junction, V-I characteristics, diode DC signal model, diode applications: rectification, regulation, clipper, clamper, voltage multipliers, bipolar junction transistor: biasing and stability, dc and ac load lines, H-parameters, H- model, power amplifiers, and PSPICE applications.	3	-	3	230112120 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS I Electrical components: resistors, capacitors, inductors, voltage and current sources. Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws. DC circuit analysis: Nodal voltage, mesh current, superposition, source transformation, Thevenin’s, Norton’s equivalents. Resistive circuits and the equivalent resistance, ??Y, and Y??. RL, RC, and RLC circuit analysis.
230313120	PROBABILITY AND RANDOM VARIABLES	Meaning of probability, probability space, conditional probability, combined experiments, Bernoulli trials Bernoulli’s theorem. The concept of random variable (RV), distribution and density functions, specific RVs (Uniform, Normal, Rayleigh, Chi, etc…), conditional distributions, asymptotic approximation for binomial RV. Functions of RVs, distribution, mean and variance, correlation and covariance, and introduction to stochastic random processes, WSS and Ergodic RP, correlation properties and PSDs.	3	-	3	230312240 SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS Classification of signals and systems. Continuous systems: convolution and impulse response, Fourier series and transform, transfer function, power spectral density and autocorrelation. Discrete time systems: convolution and impulse response, discrete time Fourier transform.
230313210	ELECTRONICS LAB	Diode characteristics, small and large signal diode circuits, rectification, filters and regulations, clippers,		3	1	230113120 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS LAB Practical implementation of current and voltage measurements, Ohm's law, KVL, KCL, voltage and current dividers, series and parallel resistive circuits, power in dc circuits, Thevinen's and Norton's equivalents, maximum power transfer, time and frequency response for RL, RC, and RLC circuits. Demonstration of electrical circuit analysis through some software programs such as Multisim. 230313250 ELECTRONICS II Field effect transistor: JFET, MOSFETS, design of CB, CE and CC amplifiers, design of FET amplifiers, CS,
230313250	ELECTRONICS II	Field effect transistor: JFET, MOSFETS, design of CB, CE and CC amplifiers, design of FET amplifiers, CS,	3	-	3	230112210 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS II Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis, AC Power Circuit Analysis, Poly-phase Circuits and power calculations, Magnetically Coupled Circuits, Complex Frequency and the Laplace Transform, Circuit Analysis in the s-Domain, Frequency Response, and Two-Port Networks. 230313110 ELECTRONICS I Semiconductor material and p-n junction, semiconductors, doped semiconductor, forward and reversed bias p-n junction, V-I characteristics, diode DC signal model, diode applications: rectification, regulation, clipper, clamper, voltage multipliers, bipolar junction transistor: biasing and stability, dc and ac load lines, H-parameters, H- model, power amplifiers, and PSPICE applications.
230314170	PRINCIPLES OF TELECOMUNIACTION	Analogue modulation techniques: AM, PM, and FM. Digital modulation techniques: ASK, PSK, QPSK, FSK and QAM. Multiplexing techniques: FDM and TDM. Sampling theorem, quantization and pulse code modulation (PCM). Delta modulation. Digital baseband transmission and intersymbol interference. Signal space representation and receiver model.	3	-	3	230313120 PROBABILITY AND RANDOM VARIABLES Meaning of probability, probability space, conditional probability, combined experiments, Bernoulli trials Bernoulli’s theorem. The concept of random variable (RV), distribution and density functions, specific RVs (Uniform, Normal, Rayleigh, Chi, etc…), conditional distributions, asymptotic approximation for binomial RV. Functions of RVs, distribution, mean and variance, correlation and covariance, and introduction to stochastic random processes, WSS and Ergodic RP, correlation properties and PSDs.
230314220	DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING	Sampling, aliasing, the sampling theorem. Effects of quantization and finite-word-length arithmetic. Discrete-time signals and systems. Z-Transform. Frequency analysis of discrete-time signals and systems. Discrete Fourier transform (DFT), Fast Fourier transform (FFT). Design of digital filters: FIR and IIR recursive and non recursive. Design of analog filters, introduction to image processing. Computer aided design and analysis using MATLAB software.	3	-	3	230312240 SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS Classification of signals and systems. Continuous systems: convolution and impulse response, Fourier series and transform, transfer function, power spectral density and autocorrelation. Discrete time systems: convolution and impulse response, discrete time Fourier transform. 230312250 INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB LAB Overview of MATLAB components, variables, scripts, operations, solving equations, data structures, images and animation, functions, flow control, line plots, image/surface plots, polynomials, Simulink and file ILO.
230315130	DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING LAB	Design and implementation of real-time digital signal processing (DSP) systems using a DSP microprocessor. Includes several structured laboratory exercises, such as sampling, digital filtering, and FFT, using both fixed-point and floating-point DSP processors. Design FIR and IIR filters, image processing experiments		3	1	230314220 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING Sampling, aliasing, the sampling theorem. Effects of quantization and finite-word-length arithmetic. Discrete-time signals and systems. Z-Transform. Frequency analysis of discrete-time signals and systems. Discrete Fourier transform (DFT), Fast Fourier transform (FFT). Design of digital filters: FIR and IIR recursive and non recursive. Design of analog filters, introduction to image processing. Computer aided design and analysis using MATLAB software.
230412120	BIOMECHANICS I	This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of biomechanics, integrating concepts from musculoskeletal mechanics, fluid dynamics, and respiratory physiology. Topics include muscle dynamics, musculoskeletal interactions, and connective tissue properties. The course covers quantitative analysis of human locomotion kinetics and kinematics. In the area of biofluid mechanics, students will examine the rheological properties of blood, determine equations governing blood flow and pressure wave propagation in large vessels, and analyze blood flow in capillaries. The course concludes with an introduction to macroscopic lung biomechanics. Computer-aided analysis and problem-solving techniques may be used throughout the course.	3	-	3	100411020 CALCULUS II Techniques and applications of integration, area under curve, volumes of revolutions, surface area and arc length, series and sequences, convergence tests of infinite series, parametric equations and polar coordinates. 100412021 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I Matrices, eigenvalues eigenvectors, system of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, Cramer’s rule, inverse of a matrix, symmetric and orthogonal matrices, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, ordinary differential equations with constant coefficient, Laplace transforms, vector fields, line integrals, Green’s theorem, surface integrals and Stock’s theorem.
230412150	MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING	This course provides a comprehensive introduction to materials science and engineering, focusing on the fundamental relationships between processing, structure, properties, and performance of engineering materials. Topics include the classification of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and photonic materials), atomic bonding, imperfections in atomic arrangements, and mechanical properties of solids. Students will study solidification principles, phase equilibria, phase diagrams, and dispersion strengthening. The course covers ceramic materials, their synthesis and processing, as well as photonic materials and fiber-optic communication systems. Additional topics include corrosion, wear, and an introduction to fabrication techniques such as Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), etching, and photolithography. Emphasis is placed on understanding how atomic bonding and microstructural features determine material performance and how this knowledge can be applied to predict the properties of new or advanced materials.	3	-	3	200221120 MEDICAL CHEMISTRY Topics include unit conversion, nomenclature, stoichiometry, kinetic-molecular theory, reactions in aqueous solutiom, ideal gas and partial pressure, electronic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, hybridization of atomic orbitals, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, solutions, intermolecular forces, acids and bases, and buffer solutions.
230413130	MEASURING INSTRUMENTATION	This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of measurement systems used in engineering applications. Topics include the general structure and performance of measurement systems, static and dynamic characteristics of system elements, units, standards, calibration, and error analysis (accuracy, precision, and error reduction techniques). Students will study loading effects and the behavior of resistive, capacitive, inductive, electromagnetic, and elastic sensing elements. The course covers signal conditioning elements including deflection bridges, operational amplifiers (inverting, non-inverting, voltage follower, differential, and instrumentation amplifiers). Additional topics include signal processing elements such as A/D conversion, frequency-to-digital conversion, and microcontrollers, as well as data presentation elements. Emphasis is placed on selecting appropriate measurement techniques for different applications and designing complete measurement instruments. Students will work in groups to design, build, and present a functional measurement system.	3	-	3	230313250 ELECTRONICS II Field effect transistor: JFET, MOSFETS, design of CB, CE and CC amplifiers, design of FET amplifiers, CS,
230413140	ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I	This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of human anatomy and physiology, with emphasis on the integration of structure and function. Topics include homeostasis, the body as a control system, and the structural and functional organization of the nervous system, including neuron structure, action potential initiation, propagation, transmission and modulation, and the peripheral and central nervous systems. The course covers the cardiovascular system, including heart anatomy, physiology of contraction, electro-mechanical coupling, vascular system structure-function correlation, and homeostatic regulation of cardiac output. Additional topics include the anatomy of the eye and the mechanism of sensory vision, as well as homeostatic regulation through the endocrine (hormone) system. Emphasis is placed on understanding how the body maintains homeostasis through feedback mechanisms and how different organ systems integrate to maintain overall health.	3	-	3	100211140 GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY This course provides with a concentrated introduction to the cell biology and human organ system. It emphasizes the concepts associated with the organic basis of life, cell and its constituents of macromolecules and organelles. It also provides basic knowledge associated with basics of metabolism, cell communication, cell dynamics, including a detailed study of the cell cycle and the cell division (Mitosis and meiosis with their applications). The main goal of the course is to build the basic knowledge in diverse biological topics including organic basis of life, macromolecules structure and function; cell structure and function; metabolism, cell communication, cell cycle. 200222110 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY The course will cover the biological importance of the chemistry of macromolecule essential for life: proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Biological energetics and enzyme function will be covered and the major metabolic pathways of living organisms will be introduced. Metabolic disorders will be discussed
230413160	BIOMEDICAL TRANSPORT PROCESS	This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of heat and mass transport with specific emphasis on biomedical engineering applications. Topics include definitions of heat and mass transport, transport modes, and the relationship between heat transport and thermodynamics. Students will study control volume and control mass concepts, Eulerian and Lagrangian approaches, and the derivation and application of the Reynolds Transport Theorem (RTT) in both integral and differential forms. The course covers steady-state and transient conduction, convection, and mass transport phenomena including diffusion and advection. Emphasis is placed on developing analyses for heat and mass transport problems, characterizing assumptions and relevant parameters, and applying these principles to biomedical applications such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, thermal therapies, and physiological fluid dynamics. Students will solve transport equations and interpret results in the context of biomedical systems.	3	-	3	100413020 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II Complex numbers and complex functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, analytic functions, contour integrals, Taylor’s series and Laurent series, residues, and residue integration of real integrals, Fourier series and transform, special functions: gamma, beta, error functions and Bessel functions. Series of functions, convergence, uniform convergence, limit theorems. 230312240 SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS Classification of signals and systems. Continuous systems: convolution and impulse response, Fourier series and transform, transfer function, power spectral density and autocorrelation. Discrete time systems: convolution and impulse response, discrete time Fourier transform.
230413180	INTRODUCTION TO BIOMATERIALS	This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of biomaterials science and engineering. Topics include the scope and terminology of materials science, classification of materials based on properties and functionality, and the structure-property relationship that governs biomaterial selection for medical applications. Students will study the four major classes of biomaterials: metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites, as well as biocompatibility and material-tissue interactions. The course covers the required properties for designing specific medical applications, including orthopedic, cardiovascular, and drug delivery systems, as well as tissue engineering applications. Emphasis is placed on biomaterials characterization methods and anticipating how material properties influence performance in the biological environment. Students will also explore future perspectives in biomaterials development and present on specific biomaterial applications.	3	-	3	100211140 GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY This course provides with a concentrated introduction to the cell biology and human organ system. It emphasizes the concepts associated with the organic basis of life, cell and its constituents of macromolecules and organelles. It also provides basic knowledge associated with basics of metabolism, cell communication, cell dynamics, including a detailed study of the cell cycle and the cell division (Mitosis and meiosis with their applications). The main goal of the course is to build the basic knowledge in diverse biological topics including organic basis of life, macromolecules structure and function; cell structure and function; metabolism, cell communication, cell cycle. 200222110 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY The course will cover the biological importance of the chemistry of macromolecule essential for life: proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Biological energetics and enzyme function will be covered and the major metabolic pathways of living organisms will be introduced. Metabolic disorders will be discussed
230413220	BIOMECHANICS I LAB	This laboratory course provides hands-on experience with fundamental biomechanical measurement and analysis techniques. Students will operate biomechanical instrumentation including electromyography (EMG), inertial measurement units (IMU/G-sensors), and fluid mechanics apparatus following standard safety procedures. Experiments cover Bernoulli's theorem (coefficient of discharge, dimensionless pressure), elasticity, muscle contraction (isometric and isotonic), grip strength, muscle fatigue, jumping analysis, and gait analysis. Students will record and analyze kinematic data (joint angles, acceleration) and kinetic data (muscle activity) during various human movements. The course includes an introduction to OpenSim for musculoskeletal modeling and MATLAB for signal processing. Emphasis is placed on interpreting EMG signals to understand muscle activation timing, intensity, and fatigue, applying principles of mechanics to experimental data, and synthesizing data from multiple sensors to build comprehensive biomechanical profiles. Students will communicate experimental findings through structured lab reports using appropriate graphs, tables, and biomechanical terminology.		3	1	230412120 BIOMECHANICS I This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of biomechanics, integrating concepts from musculoskeletal mechanics, fluid dynamics, and respiratory physiology. Topics include muscle dynamics, musculoskeletal interactions, and connective tissue properties. The course covers quantitative analysis of human locomotion kinetics and kinematics. In the area of biofluid mechanics, students will examine the rheological properties of blood, determine equations governing blood flow and pressure wave propagation in large vessels, and analyze blood flow in capillaries. The course concludes with an introduction to macroscopic lung biomechanics. Computer-aided analysis and problem-solving techniques may be used throughout the course.
230414100	INTERNSHIP	This required internship places students in hospitals, biomedical service companies, or medical device manufacturers. Under joint supervision by industry and academic staff, students perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and safety inspections of medical equipment. Department faculty continuously follow up through regular field visits to assess performance and integrate theory with practice.		-	6	-
230414170	BIOMEDICAL TRANSPORT PROCESS LAB	This laboratory course provides hands-on computational experience in biomedical transport phenomena using MATLAB. Students will develop programming skills for computer-aided modeling of heat and mass transport processes relevant to biomedical engineering applications. Topics include modeling geometric shapes, thermal properties, steady-state heat transfer in one and two dimensions, non-Cartesian geometries, radiation heat transfer, transient conduction, and extended surfaces. Students will solve analytical partial differential equations (PDEs) and ordinary differential equations (ODEs) using MATLAB, and develop thermal analysis models for biomedical applications such as hyperthermia treatment planning, cryosurgery, and tissue heating. Emphasis is placed on understanding the principles of computer-aided modeling, writing efficient MATLAB code, and validating numerical solutions against analytical results. Students will document their work through structured lab reports.		2	1	230413160 BIOMEDICAL TRANSPORT PROCESS This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of heat and mass transport with specific emphasis on biomedical engineering applications. Topics include definitions of heat and mass transport, transport modes, and the relationship between heat transport and thermodynamics. Students will study control volume and control mass concepts, Eulerian and Lagrangian approaches, and the derivation and application of the Reynolds Transport Theorem (RTT) in both integral and differential forms. The course covers steady-state and transient conduction, convection, and mass transport phenomena including diffusion and advection. Emphasis is placed on developing analyses for heat and mass transport problems, characterizing assumptions and relevant parameters, and applying these principles to biomedical applications such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, thermal therapies, and physiological fluid dynamics. Students will solve transport equations and interpret results in the context of biomedical systems.
230414200	MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS	This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles, system design, and clinical applications of major medical imaging modalities. Topics include fundamental concepts of medical imaging, image quality parameters (resolution, contrast, noise), and signals and systems in imaging. The course covers X-ray physics, projection radiography, and computed tomography (CT), including image reconstruction principles. Students will study nuclear medicine imaging, including planar scintigraphy and emission computed tomography (PET/SPECT), with emphasis on functional imaging. The course also covers ultrasound imaging physics and systems, as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) physics and system components. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the strengths, limitations, and appropriate clinical applications of each imaging technique in medical diagnostics and treatment planning. Students will develop the ability to assess which imaging modality is most suitable for specific clinical scenarios.	3	-	3	230312240 SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS Classification of signals and systems. Continuous systems: convolution and impulse response, Fourier series and transform, transfer function, power spectral density and autocorrelation. Discrete time systems: convolution and impulse response, discrete time Fourier transform.
230414220	BIOMEDICAL SENSORS AND MEASUREMENTS	This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, design, and application of biomedical sensors and measurement systems. Topics include basic concepts of medical instrumentation, the origin of biopotentials (including cellular and tissue-level electrophysiology), biopotential electrodes (surface and needle types, Ag/AgCl electrodes), and biopotential amplifiers (instrumentation amplifiers, isolation amplifiers, and safety considerations). Students will study measurement techniques for blood pressure and sounds (Korotkoff sounds, auscultation, invasive and non-invasive pressure transducers), as well as flow and volume measurement of blood (electromagnetic and ultrasonic flowmeters, plethysmography). The course covers chemical biosensors for glucose, oxygen, and CO? measurements, including electrochemical and optical sensing principles. Additional topics include clinical laboratory instrumentation and electrical safety in biomedical instrumentation (leakage currents, grounding, isolation, and safety standards). Emphasis is placed on understanding physiological systems relevant to biomedical sensing and identifying appropriate sensors for specific biological signals.	3	-	3	230312240 SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS Classification of signals and systems. Continuous systems: convolution and impulse response, Fourier series and transform, transfer function, power spectral density and autocorrelation. Discrete time systems: convolution and impulse response, discrete time Fourier transform. 230313250 ELECTRONICS II Field effect transistor: JFET, MOSFETS, design of CB, CE and CC amplifiers, design of FET amplifiers, CS,
230414240	BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND SYSTEMS	This course provides a comprehensive study of biomedical instrumentation systems used for physiological monitoring, diagnosis, and therapy. Topics include the architecture of biomedical instrumentation systems, physiological signal acquisition, signal conditioning, data conversion, and display systems. Students will study biomedical amplifiers, patient monitoring systems, electrocardiography (ECG), electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), respiratory and cardiovascular instrumentation, and medical telemetry systems. The course also covers system integration, electrical safety standards, isolation techniques, grounding, calibration, troubleshooting, and reliability of biomedical systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the interaction between biomedical devices and physiological systems, selecting suitable instrumentation for clinical applications, and evaluating system performance in healthcare environments.	3	-	3	230414220 BIOMEDICAL SENSORS AND MEASUREMENTS This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, design, and application of biomedical sensors and measurement systems. Topics include basic concepts of medical instrumentation, the origin of biopotentials (including cellular and tissue-level electrophysiology), biopotential electrodes (surface and needle types, Ag/AgCl electrodes), and biopotential amplifiers (instrumentation amplifiers, isolation amplifiers, and safety considerations). Students will study measurement techniques for blood pressure and sounds (Korotkoff sounds, auscultation, invasive and non-invasive pressure transducers), as well as flow and volume measurement of blood (electromagnetic and ultrasonic flowmeters, plethysmography). The course covers chemical biosensors for glucose, oxygen, and CO? measurements, including electrochemical and optical sensing principles. Additional topics include clinical laboratory instrumentation and electrical safety in biomedical instrumentation (leakage currents, grounding, isolation, and safety standards). Emphasis is placed on understanding physiological systems relevant to biomedical sensing and identifying appropriate sensors for specific biological signals.
230414250	BIOMATERIALS LAB	This laboratory course provides hands-on experience in the characterization and testing of biomaterials for medical applications. Students will perform experiments to characterize mechanical properties of materials and biomaterials including Young's modulus, elastic limit, ultimate tensile strength, breaking point, toughness, and fracture toughness using a Universal Testing Machine (UTM). Experiments cover force-displacement versus stress-strain curves, porosity testing, brittle versus ductile materials, fracture toughness, fatigue, polymer testing, viscoelasticity, composite and anisotropic materials, compression testing, and testing of biological materials. Students will also examine surface properties through contact angle measurement and degradation studies, and perform cytotoxicity testing of materials to assess biocompatibility. Additional experiments include hydrogel characterization. Emphasis is placed on proper operation of testing equipment, data analysis, interpretation of results in the context of biomaterial selection for medical devices, and effective communication of experimental findings through structured lab reports.		3	1	230413180 INTRODUCTION TO BIOMATERIALS This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of biomaterials science and engineering. Topics include the scope and terminology of materials science, classification of materials based on properties and functionality, and the structure-property relationship that governs biomaterial selection for medical applications. Students will study the four major classes of biomaterials: metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites, as well as biocompatibility and material-tissue interactions. The course covers the required properties for designing specific medical applications, including orthopedic, cardiovascular, and drug delivery systems, as well as tissue engineering applications. Emphasis is placed on biomaterials characterization methods and anticipating how material properties influence performance in the biological environment. Students will also explore future perspectives in biomaterials development and present on specific biomaterial applications.
230414320	ADVANCE BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION	This course provides an advanced study of medical device design, regulation, and application. Topics include a general overview of medical device applications, regulatory frameworks (including FDA, CE marking, and ISO standards), and the main physical principles underlying medical devices. Students will study engineering solutions for clinical laboratory devices, high-energy medical devices (e.g., electrosurgical units, defibrillators, lasers, and lithotripters), life support devices (e.g., ventilators, anesthesia machines, heart-lung machines, and infusion pumps), and personal medical devices (e.g., glucose monitors, insulin pumps, wearable sensors). The course covers medical information technology including electronic health records, telemedicine, and device connectivity. Emphasis is placed on the medical device design process from concept to market, including user needs, design inputs, verification and validation, risk management (ISO 14971), and regulatory submissions. Students will also explore future trends in medical devices including artificial intelligence, robotics, implantable devices, and point-of-care technologies.	3	-	3	230213240 MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS Microprocessor architecture: registers, flags, internal structure. Microprocessor interfacing: signals and buses, interfacing memory, interfacing I/O devices. Designing an application system using a microprocessor. Programming microprocessor: instruction set and assembly language. Real and protected modes and interrupts 230414240 BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND SYSTEMS This course provides a comprehensive study of biomedical instrumentation systems used for physiological monitoring, diagnosis, and therapy. Topics include the architecture of biomedical instrumentation systems, physiological signal acquisition, signal conditioning, data conversion, and display systems. Students will study biomedical amplifiers, patient monitoring systems, electrocardiography (ECG), electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), respiratory and cardiovascular instrumentation, and medical telemetry systems. The course also covers system integration, electrical safety standards, isolation techniques, grounding, calibration, troubleshooting, and reliability of biomedical systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the interaction between biomedical devices and physiological systems, selecting suitable instrumentation for clinical applications, and evaluating system performance in healthcare environments.
230414400	SENIOR PROJECT I	This is the first phase of a two-semester capstone design sequence in Medical Equipment Engineering. Students work in teams to identify, define, and analyze a real-world biomedical problem requiring the design or development of a medical device, instrument, or system. Course activities include problem identification, literature review, market and regulatory analysis (FDA/CE standards), needs assessment, concept generation, feasibility studies, and risk analysis. Each team is required to produce a detailed project proposal, including technical specifications, system block diagrams, component selection, preliminary circuit or mechanical designs, and a project management plan. Emphasis is placed on engineering standards (IEC 60601), safety requirements, ethical considerations, and written/oral communication skills. Upon completion, students are prepared to proceed to the implementation and testing phase in Graduation Project 2.		-	2	-
230415100	BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION LAB	This laboratory course provides hands-on experience in the design, testing, and application of biomedical instrumentation systems. Students will learn the structure and operation of biomedical instrumentation systems including sensors, amplifiers, and data acquisition units. Experiments cover the use of oscilloscopes and function generators for signal measurement, design of instrumentation amplifiers, and design of low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass filters for biomedical signal conditioning. Students will acquire and analyze physiological signals including electrocardiogram (ECG), electromyogram (EMG), electroencephalogram (EEG), and electrooculogram (EOG) using biomedical instrumentation modules and simulators. Additional experiments include blood pressure measurement, respiration and ventilation measurement, pulse plethysmography, impedance measurement in biomedical systems, and Doppler effect in blood flow measurement. Emphasis is placed on noise reduction techniques, safe operation, calibration, and troubleshooting of biomedical instrumentation systems. Students will document their experimental findings through structured lab reports.		3	1	230414240 BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND SYSTEMS This course provides a comprehensive study of biomedical instrumentation systems used for physiological monitoring, diagnosis, and therapy. Topics include the architecture of biomedical instrumentation systems, physiological signal acquisition, signal conditioning, data conversion, and display systems. Students will study biomedical amplifiers, patient monitoring systems, electrocardiography (ECG), electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), respiratory and cardiovascular instrumentation, and medical telemetry systems. The course also covers system integration, electrical safety standards, isolation techniques, grounding, calibration, troubleshooting, and reliability of biomedical systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the interaction between biomedical devices and physiological systems, selecting suitable instrumentation for clinical applications, and evaluating system performance in healthcare environments.
230415200	SENIOR PROJECT II	This is the second phase of a two-semester capstone design sequence in Medical Equipment Engineering, building directly upon Graduation Project 1. Students implement, test, validate, and refine their proposed medical device or system prototype. Course activities include hardware/software integration, prototyping (PCB design, mechanical assembly, firmware development), performance testing against technical specifications, safety and compliance verification (IEC 60601, ISO standards), and risk mitigation. Emphasis is placed on experimental validation, data analysis, troubleshooting, documentation, and design iteration. Each team is required to deliver a fully functional prototype, technical report, user manual, and final oral presentation with demonstration. Upon completion, students will have demonstrated the ability to execute a complete medical device design cycle from concept to working prototype.		-	3	230414400 SENIOR PROJECT I This is the first phase of a two-semester capstone design sequence in Medical Equipment Engineering. Students work in teams to identify, define, and analyze a real-world biomedical problem requiring the design or development of a medical device, instrument, or system. Course activities include problem identification, literature review, market and regulatory analysis (FDA/CE standards), needs assessment, concept generation, feasibility studies, and risk analysis. Each team is required to produce a detailed project proposal, including technical specifications, system block diagrams, component selection, preliminary circuit or mechanical designs, and a project management plan. Emphasis is placed on engineering standards (IEC 60601), safety requirements, ethical considerations, and written/oral communication skills. Upon completion, students are prepared to proceed to the implementation and testing phase in Graduation Project 2.
230415230	BIOMEDICAL SENSORS AND MEASUREMENTS LAB	This laboratory course provides hands-on experience with biomedical sensors, transducers, and data acquisition systems for measuring physiological signals. Students will learn the principles and operation of common biomedical sensors using the BIOPAC system. Experiments cover electrocardiography (ECG) measurement and heart rate analysis, ECG noise analysis with 50/60 Hz interference removal, electromyography (EMG) for muscle activity measurement, nerve stimulation and muscle response, blood pressure measurement (cuff method with signal analysis), pulse measurement using photoplethysmography (PPG), heart sounds measurement using an electronic stethoscope, respiratory rate and effort measurement, grip strength measurement using a hand dynamometer, pressure measurement using a pressure transducer, temperature measurement and thermal response, electrodermal activity (EDA/GSR) for stress measurement, and reaction time measurement using a push button and stimulus system. Emphasis is placed on acquiring and interpreting biomedical signals, applying basic signal processing techniques to reduce noise and improve measurement accuracy, and demonstrating safe and effective use of biomedical equipment while conducting experiments and reporting results.		3	1	230414220 BIOMEDICAL SENSORS AND MEASUREMENTS This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, design, and application of biomedical sensors and measurement systems. Topics include basic concepts of medical instrumentation, the origin of biopotentials (including cellular and tissue-level electrophysiology), biopotential electrodes (surface and needle types, Ag/AgCl electrodes), and biopotential amplifiers (instrumentation amplifiers, isolation amplifiers, and safety considerations). Students will study measurement techniques for blood pressure and sounds (Korotkoff sounds, auscultation, invasive and non-invasive pressure transducers), as well as flow and volume measurement of blood (electromagnetic and ultrasonic flowmeters, plethysmography). The course covers chemical biosensors for glucose, oxygen, and CO? measurements, including electrochemical and optical sensing principles. Additional topics include clinical laboratory instrumentation and electrical safety in biomedical instrumentation (leakage currents, grounding, isolation, and safety standards). Emphasis is placed on understanding physiological systems relevant to biomedical sensing and identifying appropriate sensors for specific biological signals.

Students must pass ( 9 ) credit hours from any of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
230113240	CONTROL SYSTEMS I	Introduction to control theory, representation of control systems (emphases on electrical and mechanical systems), differential equations and transfer function models of linear time invariant systems, block diagram and signal-flow graph representations, first and second order linear systems, stability, the Routh’s stability criteria, feedback control systems, concept of robustness, frequency response and Bode plots.	3	-	3	100412350 NUMERICAL METHODS Computer arithmetic, root-finding numerical methods, fixed-point iteration, polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation, numerical integration, matrix factorization, iterative methods for systems of linear equations, Euler's method for first-order initial value problems. 230312240 SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS Classification of signals and systems. Continuous systems: convolution and impulse response, Fourier series and transform, transfer function, power spectral density and autocorrelation. Discrete time systems: convolution and impulse response, discrete time Fourier transform.
230413200	FUNDAMENTAL OF TISSUE ENGINEERING	This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Topics include the definition, scope, and current clinical and scientific standards of the field. Students will examine the three main elements of tissue engineering: cells, signals, and biomaterials, as well as the building blocks of functional tissues including gene expression, intercellular communication, and the extracellular matrix (ECM). The course covers sources of cells used in tissue engineering (stem cells, primary cells, cell lines) and associated challenges, types of biochemical and mechanical signals, and engineering techniques for their implementation. Students will classify biomaterials used in tissue engineering scaffolds and study bioreactor design. Specific applications are explored in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, orthopedic, and other tissue engineering contexts. The course also covers the pathway from research to clinical use, including regulatory considerations. Students will research and present a scientific paper in the field of tissue engineering.	3	-	3	100211140 GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY This course provides with a concentrated introduction to the cell biology and human organ system. It emphasizes the concepts associated with the organic basis of life, cell and its constituents of macromolecules and organelles. It also provides basic knowledge associated with basics of metabolism, cell communication, cell dynamics, including a detailed study of the cell cycle and the cell division (Mitosis and meiosis with their applications). The main goal of the course is to build the basic knowledge in diverse biological topics including organic basis of life, macromolecules structure and function; cell structure and function; metabolism, cell communication, cell cycle. 200222110 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY The course will cover the biological importance of the chemistry of macromolecule essential for life: proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Biological energetics and enzyme function will be covered and the major metabolic pathways of living organisms will be introduced. Metabolic disorders will be discussed
230414260	MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND DEVICES	This advanced elective provides a comprehensive understanding of the design, operation, and clinical application of modern medical devices. Focusing on complex diagnostic and therapeutic systems, students will analyze key instrumentation including advanced patient monitors, cardiac pacemakers & defibrillators, ventilators, dialysis machines, and surgical lasers. Emphasis is placed on biopotential signal acquisition, safety standards (IEC 60601), risk management, and troubleshooting techniques specific to high-acuity care settings. Upon completion, students will be equipped to integrate, maintain, and optimize cutting-edge medical equipment within hospital environments and research labs.	3	-	3	230312240 SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS Classification of signals and systems. Continuous systems: convolution and impulse response, Fourier series and transform, transfer function, power spectral density and autocorrelation. Discrete time systems: convolution and impulse response, discrete time Fourier transform.
230414300	APPLIED BIOMECHANICS	This course provides an advanced study of biomechanical principles applied to human movement, tissue mechanics, injury mechanisms, disease biomechanics, and medical device design. Topics include muscle dynamics and locomotion production and control, musculoskeletal geometry, and quantitative gait analysis. Students will study cellular biomechanics including forces at the cellular level, mechanotransduction, and cell-matrix interactions. The course covers ocular biomechanics with emphasis on intraocular pressure and blood flow in the eye, soft tissue injury biomechanics, and blast injury mechanisms. Additional topics include the biomechanics of disease (e.g., osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, atherosclerosis) and the design and evaluation of biomechanical devices for clinical applications. Emphasis is placed on developing mathematical models of biomechanical systems, understanding injury mechanisms, and applying biomechanical principles to solve clinical problems and design therapeutic and assistive devices.	3	-	3	230412120 BIOMECHANICS I This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of biomechanics, integrating concepts from musculoskeletal mechanics, fluid dynamics, and respiratory physiology. Topics include muscle dynamics, musculoskeletal interactions, and connective tissue properties. The course covers quantitative analysis of human locomotion kinetics and kinematics. In the area of biofluid mechanics, students will examine the rheological properties of blood, determine equations governing blood flow and pressure wave propagation in large vessels, and analyze blood flow in capillaries. The course concludes with an introduction to macroscopic lung biomechanics. Computer-aided analysis and problem-solving techniques may be used throughout the course.
230415280	ADVANCE BIOMATERIALS	This course provides an in-depth understanding of materials used in medical devices and implants that interact with biological systems. Students will study metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and emerging bioactive and biodegradable materials. Key topics include material-tissue interactions, biocompatibility, corrosion, degradation mechanisms, surface modification techniques, and sterilization methods. The course also covers regulatory standards (ISO 10993), cytotoxicity testing, and the design of advanced applications such as drug-delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, and smart implants. Upon completion, students will be equipped to select, characterize, and evaluate biomaterials for safe and effective medical device design.	3	-	3	200222110 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY The course will cover the biological importance of the chemistry of macromolecule essential for life: proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Biological energetics and enzyme function will be covered and the major metabolic pathways of living organisms will be introduced. Metabolic disorders will be discussed
230415290	BIOMATERIALS AND BIOMECHANICS	This course integrates the principles of materials science and solid mechanics to understand the interaction between biological tissues and medical devices. Students will study the structure and mechanical behavior of hard and soft tissues (bone, cartilage, muscle, ligament) alongside the properties of synthetic biomaterials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites). Key topics include stress-strain analysis of musculoskeletal systems, viscoelasticity, fracture mechanics of implants, biocompatibility, wear, corrosion, and implant fixation strategies. The course emphasizes the design and evaluation of orthopedic implants, dental prostheses, and cardiovascular devices. Upon completion, students will be able to analyze biomechanical loads and select appropriate biomaterials for durable and biocompatible medical device applications.	3	-	3	230413180 INTRODUCTION TO BIOMATERIALS This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of biomaterials science and engineering. Topics include the scope and terminology of materials science, classification of materials based on properties and functionality, and the structure-property relationship that governs biomaterial selection for medical applications. Students will study the four major classes of biomaterials: metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites, as well as biocompatibility and material-tissue interactions. The course covers the required properties for designing specific medical applications, including orthopedic, cardiovascular, and drug delivery systems, as well as tissue engineering applications. Emphasis is placed on biomaterials characterization methods and anticipating how material properties influence performance in the biological environment. Students will also explore future perspectives in biomaterials development and present on specific biomaterial applications.
230415310	BIOMEDICAL DEVICES	This course explores the cutting-edge design, operation, and integration of next-generation biomedical devices used in modern healthcare. Students will study advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring systems including implantable devices (pacemakers, neurostimulators), robotic surgical systems, wearable health monitors, point-of-care diagnostic devices, and closed-loop drug delivery systems (artificial pancreas). Key topics include miniaturization, wireless telemetry, biosignal processing, power management, data security, and regulatory pathways (FDA, CE marking). Emphasis is placed on emerging technologies such as lab-on-a-chip, smart sensors, and AI-enabled medical devices. Upon completion, students will be capable of designing, evaluating, and troubleshooting advanced biomedical systems for clinical and home-care settings.	3	-	3	230414240 BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND SYSTEMS This course provides a comprehensive study of biomedical instrumentation systems used for physiological monitoring, diagnosis, and therapy. Topics include the architecture of biomedical instrumentation systems, physiological signal acquisition, signal conditioning, data conversion, and display systems. Students will study biomedical amplifiers, patient monitoring systems, electrocardiography (ECG), electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), respiratory and cardiovascular instrumentation, and medical telemetry systems. The course also covers system integration, electrical safety standards, isolation techniques, grounding, calibration, troubleshooting, and reliability of biomedical systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the interaction between biomedical devices and physiological systems, selecting suitable instrumentation for clinical applications, and evaluating system performance in healthcare environments.
230415330	SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIO-MEDICAL	This course addresses emerging and advanced topics not covered in depth within the standard biomedical engineering curriculum. Content varies based on recent technological breakthroughs, faculty expertise, and industry trends. Potential topics include tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, nanotechnology in medicine, neuroengineering, point-of-care diagnostics, wearable and implantable sensors, artificial intelligence in healthcare, telemedicine and e-health systems, and regulatory affairs for medical devices. Students will engage in critical analysis of current research literature, case studies, and hands-on projects exploring state-of-the-art biomedical innovations. Emphasis is placed on understanding the clinical translation pathway from concept to bedside, including ethical, legal, and social implications. Upon completion, students will be well-prepared to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies in the biomedical engineering field.	3	-	3	-
230415350	COMPUTER APPLICATION IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING	This course focuses on the utilization of computational tools, programming environments, and software platforms for solving biomedical engineering problems. Students will learn to apply computer-aided design (CAD) for medical devices, numerical methods for physiological modeling, and data acquisition interfaces for medical instrumentation. Key topics include MATLAB/Python for biosignal processing (ECG, EEG, EMG), image processing for medical diagnostics (CT, MRI, ultrasound), finite element analysis (FEA) for biomechanics, and simulation of implant-tissue interactions. Emphasis is placed on database management for electronic health records (EHR), machine learning applications in diagnosis, and software validation for medical systems. Upon completion, students will be equipped to develop, implement, and validate software tools for biomedical research and clinical applications.	3	-	3	230414200 MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles, system design, and clinical applications of major medical imaging modalities. Topics include fundamental concepts of medical imaging, image quality parameters (resolution, contrast, noise), and signals and systems in imaging. The course covers X-ray physics, projection radiography, and computed tomography (CT), including image reconstruction principles. Students will study nuclear medicine imaging, including planar scintigraphy and emission computed tomography (PET/SPECT), with emphasis on functional imaging. The course also covers ultrasound imaging physics and systems, as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) physics and system components. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the strengths, limitations, and appropriate clinical applications of each imaging technique in medical diagnostics and treatment planning. Students will develop the ability to assess which imaging modality is most suitable for specific clinical scenarios.

Advisory Plan

First Year

Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
010610014	BEGINNING ENGLISH	0
110411000	COMPUTER SKILLS	2
100111010	GENERAL PHYSICS I	3
100111051	GENERAL PHYSICS LAB I	1
100411010	CALCULUS I	3
230311050	ENGINEERING WORKSHOP I	1
200221120	MEDICAL CHEMISTRY	3
200221130	MEDICAL CHEMISTRY LAB	1
	Total	14

First Year

Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
010610035	ADVANCED ENGLISH	2
010610036	ADVANCED ENGLISH LAB	1
100111021	GENERAL PHYSICS II	3
100411020	CALCULUS II	3
240111020	PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS I (LAB)	1
240111030	PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS I C++	3
100211140	GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY	3
100211150	GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY LAB	1
	Total	17

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
100412021	ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I	3
230711200	STATICS	3
200222110	GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY	3
200222120	GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY LAB	1
230112120	ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS I	3
230211210	DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN	3
230312250	INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB LAB	1
	Total	17

Second Year

Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
100413020	ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II	3
230311110	ENGINEERING DRAWING	2
230312050	ENGINEERING WORKSHOP II	1
230112210	ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS II	3
230113120	ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS LAB	1
230212110	DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN LAB	1
230312240	SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS	3
230413140	ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I	3
	Total	17

Third Year

Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
040511011	PALESTINIAN STUDIES	2
-	Univ. Elec.	2
100412350	NUMERICAL METHODS	3
230313110	ELECTRONICS I	3
230313120	PROBABILITY AND RANDOM VARIABLES	3
230413180	INTRODUCTION TO BIOMATERIALS	3
	Total	16

Third Year

Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
040111001	ARABIC LANGUAGE	2
-	Univ. Elec.	2
230213240	MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS	3
230313250	ELECTRONICS II	3
230412120	BIOMECHANICS I	3
230412150	MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING	3
230414250	BIOMATERIALS LAB	1
	Total	17

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
040521301	FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH METHODS	2
-	Univ. Elec.	2
230214160	MICROPROCESSOR LAB	1
230313210	ELECTRONICS LAB	1
230314220	DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING	3
230413130	MEASURING INSTRUMENTATION	3
230413160	BIOMEDICAL TRANSPORT PROCESS	3
230413220	BIOMECHANICS I LAB	1
	Total	16

Fourth Year

Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
-	Univ. Elec.	2
230314170	PRINCIPLES OF TELECOMUNIACTION	3
230315130	DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING LAB	1
230414170	BIOMEDICAL TRANSPORT PROCESS LAB	1
230414200	MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS	3
230414220	BIOMEDICAL SENSORS AND MEASUREMENTS	3
-	Spec. Elec.	3
	Total	16

Fourth Year

Summer Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
230414100	INTERNSHIP	6
	Total	6

Fifth Year

Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
230315170	ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT	3
230414240	BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND SYSTEMS	3
230414400	SENIOR PROJECT I	2
230415230	BIOMEDICAL SENSORS AND MEASUREMENTS LAB	1
-	Spec. Elec.	3
-	Free Elective	3
	Total	15

Fifth Year

Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
230414320	ADVANCE BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION	3
230415100	BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION LAB	1
230415200	SENIOR PROJECT II	3
-	Spec. Elec.	3
-	Free Elective	3
	Total	13

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