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D. ALLIED SUBJECTS

Course Name: ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS (FOR ECE)

Course Description

A study of selected topics in mathematics and their applications in advancedcourses in engineering and other allied sciences. It covers the study ofComplex numbers and complex variables, Laplace and Inverse LaplaceTransforms, Power series, Fourier series, Fourier Transforms, z-transforms,power series solution of ordinary differential equations, and partial differentialequations.

Number of Units forLecture andLaboratory

3 lecture units

Number of ContactHours per week 3 hours/week

Prerequisite Differential Equations

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the student must be able to:- To familiarize the different parameters, laws, theorems and the different

methods of solutions in advance mathematics.- To develop their abilities on how to apply the different laws, methods and

theorems particularly in complex problems.

Course Outline

1. Complex numbers and complex variables2. Laplace and Inverse Laplace Transforms3. Power Series4. Fourier Series5. Fourier Transforms6. Power Series solution of differential equations

6.1 Legendre Equation6.2 Bessel Equations

7. Partial Differential EquationsLaboratoryEquipment none

Course Name: DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

Course Description This course deals with logic, sets, proofs, growth of functions, theory of numbers,counting techniques, trees and graph theory.


3 units Lecture

Number of ContactHours per week 3 hours /week

Prerequisite College Algebra

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:• prove theorems and using logic• demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of discrete mathematics.• apply counting techniques in calculation of discrete probabilities.• use trees and graph theory in dealing with discrete mathematics problems.

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• exhibit awareness of issues related to the computer engineeringapplications of discrete mathematics.

Course Outline

o Logic, Sets, Proofs, and Functionso Algorithms, Integers and Matrices Growth of Functions Complexity of Algorithms Number Theory Matriceso Counting Techniqueso Relationso Graph Theoryo Treeso Introduction to Modeling Computation

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Course Name: BASIC THERMODYNAMICSCourse Description A course dealing with the thermodynamic properties of pure substances, ideal and

real gases and the study and application of the laws of thermodynamics in theanalysis of processes and cycles. It includes introduction to vapor and gas cycles.


2 units lecture

Number of ContactHours per week 2 hours/ week

Prerequisite Integral Calculus, Physics 2

Course Objectives To give the students a good background on the principles underlying theutilization of energy in the thermal systems; open and closed systems; andintroduction to gas and vapor cycles.

Course Outline

1. Introduction2. Basic Principles, Concepts and definition3. First Law of Thermodynamics4. Ideal Gases/ Ideal Gas Laws5. Processes of Ideal Gases6. Properties of Pure Substance7. Processes of Pure Substance8. Introduction to cycle analysis: Second Law of Thermodynamics9. Introduction to Gas and vapor cycles

LaboratoryEquipment None

Course Name FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGCourse Description Structure and composition of materials (metals, polymers, ceramics and

composites). Processing, properties and behavior in service environments.No. of Units forLecture andLaboratory

3 units lecture

No. of ContactHours per week 3 hours lecture

Prerequisites General Chemistry, Physics 2

Course Objectives

At the end of the course the student must be able to:1. Identify the importance of materials to mankind through specific examples

of materials which have had significant impact to civilization2. Identify the different ways of classifying various materials



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3. Identify the different material properties and how these are affected by thecomposition and structure

4. Determine the ways by which material properties can be engineered ormodified to meet certain requirements related to their intended use

5. Select the appropriate material(s) for a given application6. Evaluate feasibility of designs based on material considerations

Course Outline

1. Introduction (1)2. Atomic structure and interatomic bonding (2)3. Atomic arrangement in solids (4)4. Structural imperfections and diffusion (5)5. Electronic structures and processes (3)6. Metals and their properties (4)7. Polymers and their properties (2)8. Ceramics and their properties (4)9. Composite materials (3)10. Materials selection and design considerations (3)11. Economic, Environmental and Societal Issues in Materials Science and

EngineeringLaboratoryEquipment

None

E. PROFESSIONAL/MAJOR SUBJECTS

Course Name: ECE LAWS, CONTRACT AND ETHICS

Course Description Contracts; warranties; liabilities; patents; bids; insurance; other topics on thelegal and ethical positions of the professional engineer.


3 units lec

Number of ContactHours per week 3 hours lec

Pre-requisite 5th Year Standing

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:1. To define, enumerate, and understand the concept of the different laws that

governs the ECE profession.2. To apply the laws to a given situation and know the rights and obligations of

the parties.

3. Learn the intricacies of obligations and contracts.

Course Outline

1. Fundamentals of the Laws, Obligations and Contracts2. Pledge of ECE, RA 5734 & CSC Guidelines3. The Board Examination4. Regulating the ECE Profession(PRC)5. Practicing the ECE Profession6. Other ECE Related Statutes

6.1 TELECOMMS Interconnection6.2 IECEP6.3 RA 92926.4 International Professional Practice6.5 ASEAN & APEC Registry6.6 Engineering Institutions

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Course Name: CIRCUITS 1

Course DescriptionFundamental relationships in circuit theory, mesh and node equations;resistive networks, network theorems; solutions of network problems usingLaplace transform; transient analysis; methods of circuit analysis.


3 units lecture, 1 unit lab

Number of ContactHours per week 3 hours lec, 3 hours lab

Pre-requisite Physics 2, Integral Calculus,Co-requisite -Differential Equations

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:1. Know the different dc circuit parameters and components2. Solve problems in application of the different principles, theorems and laws

in dc circuits.3. Help the students better understanding the basic principles correctly and

confidently.1. Develop analytical skills in electric circuit analysis.

Course Outline

1. Fundamental Relationship in Circuit Theory2. Resistive Network3. Mesh and Node Equations4. Network Theorems5. Transient Analysis6. Solution of Network Problems Using Laplace Transform1. Methods of Analysis for Special Circuits

LaboratoryEquipment

DC Training Module that can perform the following experiments:1. Familiarization with DC Equipment2. Parallel & Series connection of linear resistors3. Delta-Wye transformation of resistive networks4. DC power measurement5. Kirchhoff’s Law6. Superposition Law7. Thevenin’s Theorem8. 8Bridge circuits9. RC/RL Time constant curve10. Maximum Power Transfer

Course Name: CIRCUITS 2

Course Description

Complex algebra and phasors; simple AC circuits, impedance and admittance;mesh and node analysis for AC circuits; AC network theorems; power in ACcircuits; resonance; three-phase circuits; transformers; two-port networkparameters and transfer function.




Prerequisite Circuits 1



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Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:1. Know the different ac circuit parameters and components2. Solve problems involving single phase and three- phase system3. Develop analytical skills in ac electric circuit analysis

Course Outline

1. Complex Algebra and Phasors2. Impedance and Admittance3. Simple AC Circuits4. Transformers5. Resonance6. Mesh and Node Analysis for AC Circuits7. AC Network Theorems8. Power in AC Circuits9. Three-Phase Circuits10. Two-Port Network Parameters and Transfer Function

LaboratoryEquipment

1. AC Training Module that can perform the following experiments:2. Familiarization with AC instruments3. Impedance of RC circuits4. Impedance of RLC circuits5. Power dissipation in AC circuits6. Measurement of Power Factor7. Three Phase circuit8. Power in 3-phase balanced load9. Transformer10. Frequency response of RL and RC11. Maximum Power transfer

Course Name: ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS

Course Description

Introduction to quantum mechanics of solid state electronics; diode andtransistor characteristics and models (BJT and FET); diode circuit analysisand applications; transistor biasing; small signal analysis; large signalanalysis; transistor amplifiers; Boolean logic; transistor switch.


3 unit lecture, 1 unit lab


Prerequisite Physics 2; Integral Calculus

Course ObjectivesUpon completion of the course, the student must be able to:

1. Acquire a strong foundation on semiconductor physics; diode and diodecircuit analysis; MOS and BJT (small and large signal) circuit analysis.



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Course Outline

2. Orientation: Review of Course3. Assessment of the Different Types of Learners4. Fundamentals of tubes and other devices5. Introduction of Semiconductors6. Diode Equivalent Circuits7. Wave Shaping Circuits8. Special Diode Application9. Power Supply And Voltage Regulation10. Bipolar Junction Transistor11. Small- Signal Analysis (BJT)12. Field Effect Transistor13. Small-Signal Analysis (FET)14. Large-Signal Analysis

LaboratoryEquipment

Electronics Training Module or set of equipment and components that canperform the following experiments:

1. Solid state Diode familiarization2. Diode Applications3. Transistor familiarization4. Transistor applications5. JFET familiarization and characteristic curves6. BJT familiarization and characteristic curves7. Pre-amplifiers

Recommended List of Equipment:1. Power Supplies2. Signal Generator3. Oscilloscope4. Curve Tracer5. Digital Multimeter

Course Name: ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Course DescriptionHigh frequency transistor models; analysis of transistor circuits; multi-stageamplifier, feedback, differential amplifiers and operational amplifiers; integratedcircuit families (RTL, DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS)




Prerequisite Electronics Devices and Circuits



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Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:1. Review the basic electronics learned in Electronics 1.2. Analyze different circuits and models at high frequency.3. Analyze and solve problems with regards to transistor circuits.4. Define an operational amplifier.5. Analyze combinational and sequential devices for logic circuits.6. Familiarize with the integrated circuit families.

Course Outline

1. Introduction and Review of Logarithms and Decibels2. BJT Lower Critical Frequency Response3. JFET Lower Critical Frequency Response4. BJT Higher Critical Frequency Response5. JFET Higher Critical Frequency Response6. Cascade and Cascode Connection7. CMOS Circuit, Darlington and Feedback Pair Connection8. Current Mirrors and Current Source9. Differentials Amplifier10. Introduction to Operational Amplifier11. Practical Operational Amplifier12. Operational Amplifier Specification13. Introduction to Feedback System14. Feedback Connections and Practical Feedback Circuits15. Negative Feedback System16. Positive Feedback17. Introduction to Oscillator18. RC Feedback Oscillator Circuits19. LC Feedback Oscillator Circuits20. Other Types of Oscillator21. Introduction to Filters22. Designing Filters23. Types of Filters24. Transistor Fabrication25. Designing Integrated Circuit Families

LaboratoryEquipment


1. Frequency response of a transistor amplifier2. Cascaded transistor amplifier3. The differential amplifier4. The operational amplifier5. The transistor as a switch6. Familiarization with digital circuits7. Filters

Recommended List of Equipment:1. Power Supplies2. Signal Generators3. Oscilloscope4. Digital Multimeter5. Spectrum Analyzer6. Logic Analyzer



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Course Name: INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS

Course Description

Theory and operating characteristics of electronic devices and controlcircuits for industrial processes; industrial control applications; electronicsinstrumentation; transducers; data acquisition system, power supply andvoltage regulator.




Prerequisite Electronic Circuit Analysis and Design

Course ObjectivesUpon completion of the course, the student must be able to understand variouselectronic power controls and understand how they are designed and theirapplications.

Course Outline

1. Filtered Power Supply2. Voltage Multiplier3. Voltage regulators

4.1Automatic Voltage Regulators4. Polyphase Rectifiers5. SCRs6. UJT7. PUT8. TRIAC, DIAC and other thyristors9. Optoelectronic Devices and Sensors10. Automatic Welding System11. Transducers12. Interfacing techniques

12.1 Introduction to Programmable Logic Circuits 13.Introduction to Robotics

LaboratoryEquipment


1. Filters2. Voltage Multiplier3. Voltage Regulator4. SCR5. UJT

6. TRIAC, DIAC and other thyristors7. Application of power electonics devices e.g IGBT, thyristors

7.1 Motor Speed Controls7.2 Automatic Welding Controls

8. Design Project

Recommended List of Equipment:Power Supplies, Signal Generator, Oscilloscope, Curve Tracer, DigitalMultimeter.

Course Name: VECTOR ANALYSIS

Course Description This course deals with vector algebra, vector calculus, vector analysis, and theirapplications.


3 units lec


Prerequisite Integral Calculus



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Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:1. perform algebraic operations on vectors2. deal with vector quantities in cartesian, cylindrical and spherical

coordinate systems.3. obtain the divergence, gradient and curl of vectors4. prove vector analysis identities5. apply vector analysis in deriving basic physical vector quantities and

solving problems.

Course Outline

1. Algebra of Vectors2. Equality of Vectors, Addition, Subtraction, Scalar Product,3. Vector Product4. Vector and Scalar Functions of one variable5. Calculus of Vectors and vector identities6. Derivative of a vector function7. Directional Derivative, The “del” operator ∇8. Gradient, Divergence, Curl9. Line Integral10. Surface Integral11. Volume Integral12. Integral Theorems13. Green's Lemma14. Divergence Theorem15. Stokes' Theorem16. Applications

LaboratoryEquipment

Course Name: ELECTROMAGNETICS

Course DescriptionThis course deals with electric and magnetic fields, resistive, dielectric andmagnetic materials, coupled circuits, magnetic circuits and fields, time-varyingelectromagnetic fields, and Maxwell’s equations.


3 units lec


Prerequisite Vector Analysis, Physics 2, Integral Calculus

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:1. define electromagnetic quantities2. write the expressions for and explain Maxwell’s equations3. apply Maxwell’s equations in solving electromagnetic problems4. identify and observe safety measures relating to Electromagnetic fields.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Vector Analysis2. Steady Electric and Magnetic Fields3. Dielectric and Magnetic Materials4. Coupled and Magnetic Circuits5. Time-Varying Fields and Maxwell’s Equation6. Field and Circuit Relationships7. Transmission Lines

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Course Name: SIGNALS SPECTRA, AND SIGNAL PROCESSING

Course Description Fourier transform; z transform; convolution; FIR filters; IIR filters; randomsignal analysis; correlation functions; DFT; FFT; spectral analysis; applicationsof signal processing to speech, image, etc.


3 units lec, 1 unit lab


Prerequisite Probability and Statistics, Advanced Engineering Mathematics for ECE

Course Objectives Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to conceptualize,analyze and design signals, spectra and signal processing system.

Course Outline

1. Classification and Characteristics of signals2. Sampling theorem and Aliasing3. Difference equations for FIR and IIR filters4. Convolution and correlation5. Z transforms6. Pole-zero-gain filters7. Fourier transforms8. Filtering9. FIR/IIR

LaboratoryEquipment

Training module in signal processing or equivalent to perform the followingexperiments:

1. Periodic Signals2. Non-periodic Signals3. Computation of Transforms4. Sampling and Quantization5. Measurements on Filter Response6. FIR Filter Analysis and Design7. IIR Filter Analysis and Design8. Project9. Software requirement: Signal Processing

Course Name: ENERGY CONVERSION

Course DescriptionPrinciples of energy conversion and transducers: electromechanical,photoelectric, photovoltaic, thermoelectric, piezzoelectric; hall effect; reedswitch; electrochemical, etc; generators, transformers; dynamic analysis, andfuel cells.




Prerequisite Electromagnetics, Circuits 2

Course ObjectivesThe objective of the course is to introduce the concepts of energy conversionusing transducers and be able to familiarize the students with the severalapplications of these devices.



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Course Outline

1. Principles of Electromechanical Energy Conversion2. DC Motor3. DC Generator4. Transformers5. AC Generator6. AC Motor

LaboratoryEquipment

Training module in Energy Conversion or equivalent to perform the followingexperiments:1. DC Power Supply2. Variac3. AC & DC Motors4. Photovoltaic/photoelectric transducers (i.e. solar cells,)5. Thermoelectric transducers6. Piezzoelectric transducers7. Electrochemical transducers8. Electromechanical transducers9. Transformers (fixed & multitap/multiwinding)10. Inverters/UPS

Course Name: PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATIONS

Course DescriptionBandwidth; filters; linear modulation; angle modulation; phase locked loop; pulsemodulation; multiplexing techniques; noise analysis; radio transmitters andreceivers.




Prerequisite Electronic Circuits Analysis and Design, Advanced Engineering Mathematicsfor ECE

Course ObjectivesUpon completion of the course, the student must be able to

1. Conceptualize and analyze a communication system.2. design communication circuits and subsystems

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Communications Systems2. Noise3. Amplitude Modulation4. Single-Sideband Techniques5. Frequency Modulation6. Radio Receivers7. Radiation and Propagation of Waves8. Pulse Modulation9. Digital Modulation10. Broadband Communication System

LaboratoryEquipment

Training modules in Analog Communications or equivalent to perform thefollowing experiments:

1. Passive, Active Filters, Tuned Circuits2. AM Transmitter3. Frequency Modulation4. Pulse Amplitude Modulation5. Diode Detection6. Time Division Multiplexing7. Frequency Division Multiplexing8. Suggested Project : superheterodyne receiver



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Course Name: LOGIC CIRCUITS AND SWITCHING THEORY

Course Description

Review of number systems, coding and Boolean algebra; inputs and outputs;gates and gating networks; combinational circuits; standard form; minimization;sequential circuits; state and machine equivalence; asynchronous sequentialcircuits; race conditions; algorithmic state machines; design of digital sub-systems.


3 units lec, 1 unit lab (4 credit units)


Prerequisite Electronic Devices and Circuits

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:1. Define and identify important logic switching circuit theories and

terminologist2. Use Boolean Algebra in simplifying logic circuits and solving related

problems3. Apply minimization techniques in designing combinational circuits and in

solving related problems4. Design combinational and/or sequential digital system or sub-system

Course Outline

1. Number System2. Other Number System and Number Conversion System3. Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates4. Minimization of Boolean Functions5. Sequential Circuits6. Algorithmic State Machine (ASM)7. Asynchronous Sequential Logic

LaboratoryEquipment

Training modules or equivalent to perform the following experiments:1. Diode digital logic gates2. Transistor digital logic gates3. Integrated digital logic gates4. Flip Flops5. Registers6. Counters (binary, ripple, decade, etc…)7. Logic Circuit Project Design, construction and testing

Course Name: NUMERICAL METHODS

Course Description

Numerical Methods deals with the study of direct and interative numericalmethods in engineering, determination of error bounds in calculations,computation of series expansions, roots of algebraic and transcendentalequations, numerical differentiation and integration, solution to simultaneouslinear and non-linear equations, function approximation and interpolation,differential equations, optimization, and their applications.



Number of ContactHours per week 3 hours lec, 3 hour lab



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Prerequisite Advanced Engineering Mathematics,Computer Fundamentals and Programming

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:1. Estimate error bounds in numerical calculations2. Evaluate series expansions3. Solve differential equations4. Perform interpolation of functions5. Find the roots of equations6. Solve simultaneous linear and nonlinear equations7. Prepare algorithms, write computer programs, use computer software and

implement these to the solution of engineering problems8. Prove theorems using logic

Course Outline

1. Algorithms and their complexity2. The growth of functions3. Analysis of errors in numerical calculations4. Evaluation of series expansion of functions5. Roots of algebraic and transcendental equations6. Simultaneous linear equations7. Simultaneous nonlinear equations8. Function approximation and interpolation9. Numerical Differentiation and Integration10. Ordinary Differential Equations11. Partial Differential Equations12. Optimization

LaboratoryEquipment

Computer programming and exercises using available software such as Matlab,Mathematica, Mathcad, or equivalent.

Course Name: TRANSMISSION MEDIA AND ANTENNA SYSTEMS

Course DescriptionTransmission media; radiowave propagation wire and cable transmissionsystems; fiber-optic transmission system; transmission lines and antennasystems.




Prerequisite Digital Communications, Electromagnetics

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to conceptualize,analyze and design transmission lines and antenna systems.1. Describe the types of transmission lines and calculate the line constants.2. Differentiate the types of radio wave propagation and be familiar with their

applications.3. Understand the principle and characteristics of antennas , the different types

as well as the methodology in the design of each.4. Be able to design and construct a wideband antenna ( VHF and UHF).

Course Outline

1. Transmission Lines Circuits, losses and parameters2. Matching TL3. Smith Chart4. Radio Wave Propagation5. Power Density and Field Strength Calculations6. Antenna Systems7. Wave guides



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8. Fiber Optics

LaboratoryEquipment

Training Modules in Transmission lines, antennas, microwave and Optical FibreCommunications Systems to perform the following laboratory exercises:

1. Transmission Lines2. Antennas3. Measurement of Frequency, Wavelength, Phase Velocity in Waveguides4. Generation of Microwaves5. Detection of Microwaves6. Attenuation measurement7. Optical Fibre System: numerical aperture, attenuation, modal theory

Course Name: MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS

Course Description

1. The course covers concepts involving microprocessor/ microcontrollersystems architecture/organization including microprocessor/microcontrollerprogramming, interfacing techniques, memory systems and bus standards.

2. In the laboratory the students will be involved with experiments using microcontrollers and the use of microprocessor/ micro controller developmentsystems and other tools. Experiment topics include: assembly languageprogramming topics, interfacing with input and output devices, data transferbetween micro controller-based circuits and the PC via the serial port andparallel port.




PrerequisiteLogic Circuits and Switching Theory,Computer Fundamentals and Programming,Electronic Circuit Analysis and Design

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:1. explain the concepts behind microprocessor systems and their components2. differentiate between microprocessors and microcontrollers, between

microprocessors, and between microcontrollers based on architecture3. develop programs to run on microprocessors/ micro controller systems

using both assembly language and high-level language via cross-compilation

4. explain how to interface microprocessors/ microcontrollers to memory, I/Odevices, and other system devices

5. explain the organization/architecture of existing computer systems (Ex.desktops, workstations, etc.)

6. analyze the capabilities of different processors7. program a specific microcontroller system to accept input, process data and

control physical devices

Course Outline

1. Architecture2. Assembly Language Programming Building Microcomputer3. I/Q Interface4. Overview of Z8 Microcontroller Family; Z8 Development Environment5. Source Code Components; Target System Components and Z8

Connections; Basic Debugger Operations and Creating Programs6. Creating Programs7. Basic I/Q and Basic Programming8. Speaker and Relays Interfacing; and One Time Programming9. Interrupts and Hardware Timers



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10. Seven Segment Display; and Analog Interface11. Project Design

LaboratoryEquipment

Microcontroller/microprocessor trainers or equivalent, emulators, personalcomputers if not provided by trainer, include the following:

1 Assembler, cross-compiler, debugger2 Seven-segment or LCD displays3 Switches and keypads4 Motors with TTL-input drivers

Suggested Project: An embedded system using a microcontrollerdemonstrating integration with I/O devices and communication with a PC.

Course Name: FEEDBACK AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

Course Description

This course deals with time and frequency response of feedback controlsystems. The topics covered include, time response of first order and secondorder systems, modeling, transfer functions, pole-zero map, stability analysis,root locus, bode plots, compensators, PID controllers, and introduction to state-space techniques.




Prerequisite Advanced Engineering Mathematics for ECE

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:1. familiar with various systems exhibiting control mechanisms and understand

their operation2. able to develop the value of being analytic and able to apply learned

concepts to improve systems.3. able to understand and appreciate feedback control.4. able to apply system-level thinking5. able to demonstrate knowledge of concepts in dealing with feedback and

control systems

Course Outline

1. Introduction to FEEDCON and feedback control systems.2. Control system terminology.3. Review of the Laplace transforms.4. Introduction to system modeling and the transfer function.5. Introduction to LTI systems.6. The concept of linearization.7. Poles and zeros of transfer functions. The pole-zero map.8. Introduction to time response and different types of test signals. First-

order LTI system transient response analysis.9. Second-order LTI system transient response analysis10. Block diagram representation of systems and block diagram algebra.11. Signal flow graphs.12. Stability theory.13. Steady-state errors.14. Sensitivity and Disturbance rejection.15. Root Locus.16. Controllers, Compensators, PID Controller17. Frequency response analysis: Bode plot, Nyquist diagram, and Nichols

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18. Introduction to State-space concepts and applications.

LaboratoryEquipment

Control system software

Course Name: DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS

Course Description

Random variables, bit error rate; matched filter; Digital modulation techniques;ASK, FSK, QAM, PSK/QPSK, CDMA and W-CDMA systems; signal space;generalized orthonormal signals; information measures-entropy; channel capacity;efficient encoding; error correcting codes information theory; data compression;coding theory.




Prerequisite Principles of Communications

Course Objectives Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to conceptualize,analyze and design a digital communication system.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Digital Communications Systems2. Digital Transmission3. PAM, PWM, PPM4. Pulse Code Modulation5. Digital Communications ,ASK, FSK6. Bandwidth Considerations for ASK, FSK, PSK, QAM7. Basics of Information Theory8. Error Detection9. FDM, TDM10. WDM, Applications of Multiplexing11. Multiple Access Channeling Protocols, FDMA,CDMA,TDMA

LaboratoryEquipment

Digital Training Modules or equivalent to perform the following experiments.1. PAM2. Noise3. FSK4. ASK5. PSK6. PCM7. Error Detection and Correction

Suggested Project : A hardware or a computer simulation to illustrate theapplication of Digital Communications theory .

Course Name: DATA COMMUNICATIONS

Course DescriptionData communication systems; terminals, modems; terminal control units;multiplexers; concentrators; front-end processors; common carrier services;data communication system design; computer network models; TCP/IPprinciples; LAN; WAN; sample case studies

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LaboratoryNumber of Contact

Hours per week 3 hours lec, 3 hours lab

Prerequisite Digital Communications

Course Objectives Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to conceptualize,analyze and design a data communication system.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Data Communications2. Category of Data Communication3. Configurations and Network Topology4. Transmission Modes5. Two-wire vs. Four Wire Circuits6. Types of Synchronization7. Network Components (Terminal, multiplexer, concentrators)8. Network Components (LCU,FEP,Serial Interface)9. Security10. Cryptography11. Open System Interconnection12. System Network Architecture13. TCP/IP Architecture14. Character-Oriented Protocols15. Bit-Oriented Protocols16. LAN/MAN/WAN/GAN17. ISDN/B-ISDN

LaboratoryEquipment

Training modules in two wire and four wire circuits, modems, SDH, SONETSuggested design project in data communication system design and networking

E. Suggested Free or Track Elective Track Subjects

E-1COMMUNICATIONSØ Wireless CommunicationØ Communications System DesignØ Navigational AidsØ Broadcast EngineeringØ Advanced Electromagnetism (also for Micro electronics track)Ø DSPØ TelemetryØ RF Design System LevelØ Mixed Signals-Systems LevelØ Digital Terstial XSMØ Compression Technologies

E-2 MICROELECTRONICS TRACKØ Advanced ElectromagnetismØ Introduction to Analog Integrated Circuits DesignØ Introduction to Digital VLSI DesignØ VLSI Test and MeasurementØ IC Packaging and Failure AnalysisØ Advanced Statistics (Also for Microelectronics track)Ø Mixed Signals-Silicon LevelØ RF Design-Silicon LevelØ Advanced Statistics



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Ø CAD-Tool DesignØ Solid State Physics & Fabrication

E-3 POWER ELECTRONICS TRACKØ Introduction to Power ElectronicsØ Power Supply ApplicationØ Semiconductor Devices for Power ElectronicsØ Motor Drives and InvertersØ Modeling and Simulation*Ø Digital Control System*Ø Optoelectronics*Ø Automotive Electronics*

E-4 BIOTECH/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TRACKØ Biomedical Engineering Basic CourseØ Digital Image ProcessingØ Principles of Medical Imaging EquipmentsØ Advanced Statistics (Also for Microelectronics track)*Ø Telemetry*Ø Optoelectronics*Ø Embedded System*Ø MEMS*Ø NEMS*

E-5 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL*Ø Mechatronics*Ø Robotics*Ø Modelling and Simulation*Ø Digital Control System*Ø Metreology*Ø MEMS (also for Biotech/Biomedical Engineering track)*Ø NEMS (also for Biotech/Biomedical Engineering track)*

E-6 INFORMATION AND COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES*Ø Computer Systems*Ø I/O Memory System*Ø Computer Systems Architecture*Ø Data Structure & Algorithm Analysis*Ø Computer Systems Organizations*Ø Structure of Program Language*Ø Operating Systems*Ø Digital Graphics, Digital Imaging and Animation*Ø Artificial Intelligence*

*Note: The School may adopt and develop course specification for each course.

COURSE SPECIFICATION FOR SOME SUGGESTED ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

E-1. COMMUNICATIONS

Course Name: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION(COMMUNICATION TRACK ELECTIVE)

Course DescriptionCovers Signal Transmission Modes; Spread Spectrum Modulation System;Terrestrial Microwave; Satellite Systems; Satellite Multiple Access Techniques;Terrestrial and Satellite Systems Path Calculations and Link Budgets.

Number of Units forLecture and

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Lecture andLaboratory


Year and Term to BeTaken 4th Year

Prerequisite Transmission Media and Antenna Systems

Course Objectives Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to conceptualize, analyzeand design a wireless communication system.

Course Outline

1. Microwave communication system diagram and components MicrowaveEquipments:

2. Radio Equipments, Multiplexers, Antenna Towers and Waveguides3. Microwave signal propagation and factors affecting the signal4. Microwave Repeaters, Microwave Devices, and Microwave Tubes5. Earth Bulge, Fresnel Zone, Contour Reading, Path Profiling, and Tower

Computations6. System Gains and Losses7. Link Budget and Path Calculations8. System Reliability, Protection switching and Diversity9. Satellite Communications, systems, techniques, link capacity and budget10. VSAT, INTELSAT

LaboratoryEquipment Design Project: Microwave System Design

Course Name: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS DESIGN(Communication Track Elective)

Course Description

Communication systems analysis and design; operating performance andinterface standards for voice and data circuits; telecommunications facilityplanning; outside plant engineering; surveying; switching and handling systems;mobile systems and standards; cellular radio systems (GSM and UMTSarchitecture) ; PSTN


3 units lec, 1 unit design

Number of ContactHours per week 3 hours lec, 3 hours design


Prerequisite Wireless Communications

Course Objectives Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to conceptualize, analyzeand design a communication system.

Course Outline1. PSTN Components /Equipment2. Switching Fundamentals3. Signaling4. Transmission Engineering (PDH,SDH)



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5. Fiber Optic System; Power budget6. Traffic Engineering7. PLMN8. GSM Architecture, call flow9. Cell Planning10. Frequency Planning11. Access Networks; Components12. EML Calculation

LaboratoryEquipment

Design Examples :Plate 1. Fiber optic Transmission and Network Cable DesignPlate 2: GSM System Design

Course Name: ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL AIDS(COMMUNICATION TRACK ELECTIVE)

Course Description

Principles and theories of navigational systems for air, marine, and space;RADARs; directional finders (ADF), antenna systems, non-directional beacons(NDB), LORAN/DECCA/OMEGA systems, ILS and MLS; distance measuringequipment (DME); VHF Omni Range (VOR), and global positioning system(GPS).


3 units lec



Prerequisite Transmission Media and Antenna System

Course Objectives Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to conceptualize,analyze and design an electronic navigational aid system.

Course Outline

1. Fundamentals of Electronic Navigation2. RDF/ADF3. RADARs4. Hyperbolic Navigational Systems (DECCA,OMEGA,LORAN)5. Satellite Navigational Systems, GPS6. Aircraft Navigation (VOR,DME, ILS, MLS)7. Marine Navigation

LaboratoryEquipment

Course Name: BROADCAST ENGINEERING(COMMUNICATION TRACK ELECTIVE)

Course Description

Discusses operation of audio and video equipment including amplifiers,processors, audio/video mixers, distribution amps, TV cameras, microphones,monitors systems integration, studio electro-acoustics and lighting , TV andradio transmitters and propagation, coverage map calculation and frequencyanalysis, broadcast networking , broadcast ancillary services ( STL’s andsatellite links). Also includes CATV technology and DTH.





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Year and Term to BeTaken 1st sem, 4th year

Prerequisite Transmission Media and Antenna System

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:1. To understand, identify and analyze the broadcast communications

systems concepts, elements and applications. To differentiate thedifferent broadcasting techniques such as AM, FM and TV. To designAM, FM and TV broadcasting network which includes coveragemapping and interference. To understand the principle and applicationof Acoustic system. To introduce digital broadcasting; Digital Television(DTV) and Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB).

2. To designed AM, FM and TV station which includes the design of thefollowing2.1 Studio System.2.2 Technical Operation Center (TOC)2.3 Transmission System2.4 Coverage mapping and prediction2.5 Interference study

Course Outline

1. Introduction to AM Broadcasting System and Standards2. AM Studio System design3. AM Transmission System Design4. AM Coverage Mapping and Prediction5. Introduction to FM Broadcasting System and Standards6. FM Studio System Design7. FM Transmission System Design8. FM Coverage Mapping and Prediction9. Introduction to TV Broadcasting System and Standards10. RF System11. NTSC-Color TV Broadcasting12. TV Studio System Design13. Studio Wiring Diagram14. Technical Operation Center (TOC) System Design15. TOC Wiring Diagram16. Transmission System Design17. TV Coverage Mapping and Prediction18. Introduction to Engineering Acoustic19. Room Acoustic20. Microphones21. Speakers

LaboratoryEquipment

Broadcast Training Modules to perform the following experiments:1 Sound level measurements2 Microphones3 Speakers4 Characteristics of Mixers, Tone Controls, and Crossover Networks.5 Design projects to cover at least two of the following areas :6 AM or FM radio station7 TV station8 CATV



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Course Name:ADVANCED ELECTROMAGETISM(COMMUNICATION TRACK ELECTIVE, ALSO FOR MICROELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course DescriptionThis course deals with the study of Maxwell’s equations, the propagation andtransmission of electromagnetic waves in different media, and theirapplications.

Number of Units forLecture andLaboratory 3 units lecture, 1 unit lab


Year and Term to BeTaken 1st sem, 4th year

Prerequisite Electromagnetics

Course ObjectivesUpon completion of the course, the student must be able to applyelectromagnetic principles in the radiation and propagation of electromagneticwaves in different media

Course Outline

1. Review of Maxwell’s Equations2. Unguided Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves3. Guided Electromagnetic Wave Propagation4. Transmission Lines5. Resonant Cavities6. Additional Topics.

LaboratoryEquipment

E-2. MICROELECTRONICS TRACK

Course Name: INTRODUCTION TO ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN(MICROELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course DescriptionFocuses on Analog IC Fabrication processes, Analog device Modeling and Circuitsimulation. Design and Characterization of Analog circuit building blocks suchAmplifiers, Comparators, Operational Amplifiers and other analog systems.





Prerequisite Introduction of Digital VLSI Design

Course Objectives

Course Outline

LaboratoryEquipment

Unix WorkstationCadence, Synopsis, Mentor Graphics design tools or equivalentHSPICE



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MathLab

Course Name: INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL VLSI DESIGN(MICROELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course DescriptionFocuses on the practice of designing VLSI systems from circuits to architectures andfrom sub-systems to systems. Top-down design techniques are taught using VHDLto design and model digital systems.





Prerequisite Electronics 3, Microprocessor Systems

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to provide an introductionto the design and layout of Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits for complexdigital systems. It covers custom design, cell-based hierarchical design, andalgorithmic aspects of VLSI CAD tools for MOS with focus on CMOS technology.By the end of this course, the students will have designed, laid out and verified aCMOS device subsystem on engineering workstations in an associated laboratory.

Course Outline

1. Concepts, economics and trends of integrated circuits2. CMOS technology and theory of operation3. CMOS circuits and logic design4. CMOS layout rules and techniques5. CMOS circuit characterization and performance estimation6. Subsystem Design Approaches7. FPGA, PLD, VHDL8. VHDL techniques and design tools9. VLSI system design methods10. VLSI CAD tools

LaboratoryEquipment

Unix WorkstationCadence, Synopsis, Mentor Graphics design tools or equivalent

Course Name: VLSI TEST AND MEASUREMENT(MICROELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course DescriptionFocuses on the concepts and applications of automated test systems to testintegrated circuits. Topics include modules of industrial standard automated testsystem and testing methodologies of various semiconductor components anddevices.






Course ObjectivesUpon completion of the course, the student must be able to1. Provide a practical and useful information on ATE system architecture and

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2. Provide a solid understanding of device specifications3. Give an understanding of how and why each DC, AC and Functional test is

performed4. Provide an understanding program flow and the trade-off of data collection vs.

test time5. Introduce DFT, BIST, Scan, Structural and Defect Oriented Testing.

Course Outline

1. Materials science of semiconductor devices: silicon, polymers (adhesives,molding compounds), metallization (aluminum, Pb-Sn, Au, BeCu, etc), FR-4,polyimide, etc.

2. Packaging Technologies (Ceramic, Plastic)3. Reliability Statistics (Weibull, Hazard function, etc)4. Activation Energy5. Bath Tub Curve

LaboratoryEquipment

1. Bench Test Set-up2. Power Supplies3. Parametric Analyzer4. Logic Analyzer5. Oscilloscope6. Data Acquisition (LabView)

Course Name:IC PACKAGING AND FAILURE ANALYSIS(MICROELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course DescriptionSemiconductor packaging and assembly technology. Background onsemiconductor physics, reliability statistics, fault isolation and physical defectanalysis techniques.






Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to introduces thestudents to the semiconductor assembly processes, material properties,packaging technology, and integrated circuit failure analysis. Students will learnabout failure analysis methodology and techniques, failure modes, failuremechanism, and causes.

Course Outline

1. Materials science of semiconductor devices: silicon, polymers (adhesives,molding compounds), metallization (aluminum, Pb-Sn, Au, BeCu, etc), FR-4,polyimide, etc.

2. Packaging Technologies (Ceramic, Plastic)3. Reliability Statistics (Weibull, Hazard function, etc)4. Activation Energy5. Bath Tub Curve



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LaboratoryEquipment

1. Bench Test Set-up2. Power Supplies3. Parametric Analyzer4. Logic Analyzer5. Oscilloscope6. Data Acquisition (LabView)7. MathCaD8. SAS JMP

E-3- POWER ELECTRONICS TRACK

Course Name: INTRODUCTION TO POWER ELECTRONICS(POWERELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course Description

This course introduces power electronics scope and application. The semiconductordevices for power electronics application are presented. Ideal switch model is usedin the study of converter topologies. Fast recovery diodes are discussed for swtich-mode dc-dc converters and dc-to-ac inverters. Recent development on resonant-mode converter topologies for zero-loss switching is also comprehended.Swtichmode and uniterruptible power supplies are treated in details.


lecture - 4units

Number of ContactHours per week lecture - 3 hours

Prerequisite Basic Electronics, Electromagnetics

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to1. discuss applications of power electronics2. identify different types of electronic power supply3. analyze various power supply designs4. evaluate power supply performance5. appreciate energy efficient of electronics power supply

Course Outline

Fundamentals of Power Electronics1. Semiconductors Switches2. Passive Components for Electronics Power supply3. Rectifiers4. Pase controlled rectifiers and converters5. Switch-Mode Power Supply6. Inverters7. Resonant Converters

LaboratoryEquipment

1. Spectrum Analyzer2. Oscilloscope3. Signal Generator4. Multi-meter5. Watt meter

Course Name: ELECTRONIC POWER SUPPLY DESIGN AND APPLICATION(POWERELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course DescriptionThis course is about various applications of power electronics. Discussion willconsider design specification on power factor correction, motor control,illumination, and radio frequency interference and other residential and industrialapplication



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lecture – 4units

Number of ContactHours per week lecture – 3 hours

Prerequisite Introduction to Power Electronics

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to1. Explain and evaluate power supply specifications2. Solve problems involving power supply requirements3. Design motor drives for robotic application4. Appreciate energy saving efficiency

Course Outline

Power Supply Design and Application1. Switching DC Power Supplies2. Power Conditioners and uninterruptible Power Supply3. DC Motor Drives4. Synchoronous Motor Drives5. Step-Motor Drives6. Servo-Motor System7. Variable Frequency Motor Control8. Harmonics and Eloectromagnetic Interference9. Energy Efficiency

LaboratoryEquipment

1. Spectrum Analyzer2. Oscilloscope3. Multi-Meter, Clamp Meter4. Watt Meter

Course Name SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES FOR POWER ELECTRONICS(POWERELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course Description This course is about semiconductor device designed for power electronicsapplication. The study will covers device design and fabrication


lecture – 4 units

Number of ContactHours per week lecture – 3 hours

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Course Objectives

At the end of the course, the student must be able to:

1. Differentiate semiconductor power device structure from logic device2. Explain different power devices characteristics and specifications3. Analyze power devices behavior with associated passive components4. Conduct basic power device testing

Course Outline

1. Basic semiconductor physics2. Power semiconductor fabrication3. Power Bipolar Junction Transistor4. Power MOSFET5. Thyristors6. Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors7. Recent Development on Power Semiconductor Device8. Passive Components and materials.

LaboratoryEquipment

Variac, Spectrum Analyzer, Distortion Meter, Oscilloscope, Muti-Meter, ClampMeter, Watt Meter

Course Name: MOTOR DRIVES AND INVERTERS(POWER ELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course DescriptionFocuses on the principles of operation of DC and AC motors; Inverter DriveAC Motor, Servo motor and control; High Frequency Generator and Control(Generation of high voltage using inverters and high frequency conversionand its control)




Year and Term to BeTaken At Least 4th Year

Prerequisite Physics 2, Electromagnetics, Electronics 3, Energy Conversion; MicroprocessorSystems.

Course Objectives The students should be able to gain theoretical and practical insights into theprinciples of operations of motors and inverters and their controls.

Course OutlineLaboratoryEquipment

1. DC Motors2. AC Motors3. Servo Motors and Controls4. DC Power Supply

E-4 BIOTECH/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TRACK

Course Name: FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING(BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course Description

Review of the fundamentals of biology. Introduction to the concepts of humananatomy and medical terminology; pathology; applications of fluid mechanics,mass transfer; physiology, modeling and instrumentation; diagnostics and therapy;biomedical sensors and biomedical electronics; biomechanics; biomaterials; tissueengineering; prosthetics; biotechnology and genomics; bio-signals and their



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processing; ionizing radiation protection and safety; biomedical equipment,biomedical imaging; computerized tomography; ultrasound; magnetic resonanceimaging; lasers; rehabilitation; societal issues in biomedical engineering.


3 units lecture

Number of ContactHours per week 3 hours lecture


Prerequisite

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student will:

• understand the terminology and basic concepts in biomedical engineering

• develop an appreciation for biomedical engineering and an awareness ofthe social issues involved in the profession.

• develop specific knowledge in different aspects of biomedical engineeringsuch as biomechanics, prostheses, biomaterials, diagnostics and therapy,biomedical signals, bioelectronics, biomedical instrumentation, biomedicalimaging and equipment …

Course Outline

Introduction to Biomedical EngineeringBioelectricity, bio-potentials, electrophysiologyBiomaterials and tissue engineeringBiomechanicsPhysiological systems: cardiovascular, neuromuscular, respiratory…Mathematical ModelingTransport processes: mass, fluid, energy, heat, oxygenNeural engineering and prosthesesBiomedical signals and images, Biosensors, bio-optics

Biomedical Instrumentation, Bioelectronics Biomedical imaging and Biomedical equipment Social Issues in Biomedical Engineering

LaboratoryEquipment Computers and Matlab software

Course Name: PHYSIOLOGY(BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course Description

The objective of this course is to present the basic principles of human physiologywhich apply to homeostasis, cell membrane potentials and transport mechanisms,nerve and muscle, and heart and the circulatory system, microcirculation and thelymphatic system, the blood, the respiratory system, the renal system, thegastrointestinal system and the endocrine system.







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Prerequisite Cell Biology and Genetics, Organic chemistry, Biochemistry, Cell biology andgenetics, Anatomy

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:

• Understand the origin and importance of biopotentials

• Understand the mechanism and regulation of skeletal and smooth musclecontractions

• Understand cardiac function and regulation

• Understand the roles of blood and its flow, blood pressure and how theyare regulated; basic functions of the components of the blood plasma; theprocesses that result in the coagulation of the blood

• Understand the cardiovascular system

• Understand biomedical applications to physiology such as EKG

• Understand the structure, function and operation of the microcirculationand the lymphatic system.

• Understand the structure, function, operation and control of the respiratorysystem

• Understand how oxygen is carried in the blood; how carbon dioxide iscarried in the blood and the relationship between blood carbon dioxidecontent and plasma

• Understand the structure, function, operation and control of the renalsystem

• Understand the structure, function, operation and control of thegastrointestinal system

• Understand the function of the hormones of the pancreatic islets and theirregulation of plasma glucose concentration

• Perform physiological experiments

Course Outline

• Functional organization of the human body

o Cardiovascular

o Circulatory

o Respiratory

o Endocrine

o Gastrointestinal

o Neuromuscular

o Skeletal

• Diffusion, osmosis and ion transport

• Membrane potentials and action potentials

• Skeletal muscle contraction and excitation



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• Smooth muscle contraction and excitation

• Heart muscle and function

• EKG and cardiac abnormalities

• Circulation and Hemodynamics

• The microcirculation

• The lymphatic system

• Blood components

• Hemostasis and coagulation

• The respiratory system

Course Outline

• The respiratory system

• Oxygen transport by the blood

• Carbon dioxide transport by the blood and blood acid-base chemistry

• The kidneys

• The gastrointestinal system

• The liver

• Hormones of the pancreatic islets

• Other endocrine topics

LaboratoryEquipment

Laboratory equipment that can perform experiments on:

• Membrane potentials and nerve physiology

• Muscle physiology

• Cardiac Physiology

• Vascular physiology

• Noninvasive human measurements (EKG, bp, etc.)

Project: A project may involve computer simulation of physiologic processes.This project requires access to computers on which the programs can be run.A project may also be performed on living animals and recently sacrificedanimals. This kind of project requires access to appropriate human and animallaboratory facilities, equipment and personnel

Course Name: PRINCIPLES OF MEDICAL IMAGING(BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course Description This course introduces the student to medical imaging. Topics includeElectromagnetic Spectrum, Ultrasound Physics, Basic Atomic and Nuclear



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Physics; Principles of operation of X-ray machine and film developer, ComputedTomography Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Positron EmissionTomography, Gamma Camera, Ultrasound Machine. Image creation and itsacquisition by equipment, and Nuclear Image processing.




Year and Term to beTaken 4th Year

Prerequisite Fundamentals of Biomedical EngineeringPhysics, Electromagnetics, Biomedical Electronics

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student will:

• understand the principle of operation of various medical imagingtechniques

• be familiar with Biomedical Imaging, Instrumentation, and equipment

• possess the skills necessary to function in an entry level biomedicalengineer in medical imaging. This includes understanding how an image iscreated in each of the major imaging modalities including x-ray, computedtomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and nuclear.

• implement common image processing methods and algorithms usingsoftware tools such as MATLAB,

Course Outline

• Introduction to imaging

• Image processing: enhancement, restoration, feature extraction, modeling,recognition and interpretation

• Radiation

• X-ray imaging and fluoroscopy

• Computed tomography

• Ultrasound imaging

• Magnetic resonance imaging

• Nuclear imaging including PET and SPECT

• New emerging imaging modalities

LaboratoryEquipment

Computer and MATLAB software

• Laboratory exercises on basic Image Processing operations

• Exercises that allow the student to implement basic image processingtechniques used in medical imaging.

• Project: students will also give a presentation related to medical imagingon a topic of their choice.



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Course Name: BIOMECHANICS(BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the biomechanics of human movement, withapplications to occupational, rehabilitation, forensic and sports biomechanics.Topics covered include kinematics; anthropometry; kinetics; mechanical work,energy, and power; synthesis of human movement; muscle mechanics; andkinesiological electromyography.


lecture - 2 units, Laboratory – 1 unit

Number of ContactHours per week

lecture - 2 hourslaboratory – 3 hours

Prerequisite Fundamentals of Biomedical EngineeringMechanics and Dynamics

Course Objectives


• define the terms, anatomical axes, and planes associated with humanmovement

• understand the physiology associated with skeletal muscle contractions,strength evaluation, joint mechanics, energy requirements, and fatigueand the principles and use of electromyography as a biomechanicsresearch tool

• define the design and behavior of the instrumentation, transducers, forceplates, etc. used to collect and process human movement data

• develop 2-D link-segment models from basic anthropometric andkinematic data

• obtain inverse solutions of joint moments and reaction forces fromkinematic and force plate data

Course Outline

• Review of muscle physiology

• Principles and use of electromyography

• Anthropometry

• Center of mass and stability

• Joint motion

• Linear and angular kinematics

• Analysis of kinematic gait data

• Development and use of 2-D link-segment models to estimate jointmoments, reaction and compressive forces

• Occupational biomechanics - NIOSH lifting equation, injury mechanisms

• Whole-body and segmental vibration

Laboratory Exercises

• Measurement and use of anthropometic data for the development of link-segment models

• Analysis of a Russell's traction apparatus using free-body analysisconcepts

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a selected topic from the rehabilitation, forensic, or sports biomechanicsliterature

LaboratoryEquipment MATLAB Software

Course Name: BIOMATERIALS(BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course DescriptionThis course deals with the principles, which apply, to the properties andselection of different types materials used in medical applications. Topicsinclude metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, biological tissues, woundhealing, and the interaction between biological tissues and artificial materials.


3 units lecture

Number of ContactHours per week 3 hours lecture

Year and Term to beTaken 4th Year

PrerequisiteFundamentals of Biomedical Engineering

Biochemical terminology, Introductory human anatomy and physiology Basicatomic bonding, Basic thermodynamics, statics and strength of materials

Course Objectives


• describe the structure of solids as they relate to the use of engineeringmaterials and the mechanical properties of typical engineering materials

• Interpret phase diagram and use them to understand typical materialprocessing procedures such as heat-treatment

• describe the typical advantages and disadvantages of metals, polymersand ceramics as biomaterials

• describe typical processing techniques for metals, polymers and ceramics

• describe typical materials used in sutures, artificial heart valves,oxygenator membranes, pacemaker electrodes, dialyzer membranes,contact lens, implantable lens, space filling implants, orthopedic implants,bone cements and dental implants

• describe the basic principles of tissue engineers and regenerativemedicine

• describe the processes involved in wound healing

• describe the response of the human body to typical implants

Course Outline

• Basic mechanics; stress, strain, axial loading, bending and torsion

• Material properties; structure of solids, mechanical properties,corrosion/degradation of materials, material resting and ASTMspecifications

• Metals; metallic bonding, metallic crystal structure, dislocations,strengthening mechanisms, phase diagrams, phase transformations,



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corrosion

• Ceramics; bonding and structure, degradation, fracture mechanics,piezoelectric properties, glass ceramics, apatite ceramics, carbon

• Polymers; polymerization process, polymer structure, viscoelasticbehavior, degradation (6 classes)

• Properties and structure of tissues; collagen, elastin, calcium phosphate,composition and structure of various soft tissues, mechanical properties

• Principles of Tissue Engineering and regenerative medicine

• Tissue/Material Interaction; biocompatibility, surface properties, ASTMtesting standards, effects of artificial materials on the body, effects of thebody on artificial materials

• Applications of biomaterials scienceLaboratoryEquipment None.

Course Name: BIOPHYSICAL PHENOMENA(MEDICAL ELECTRONICS TRACK)

Course DescriptionThis course presents the fundamental principles of classical thermodynamics, heattransfer, fluid mechanics, and mass transport and the application of theseprinciples to the solution of problems with focus on biomedical engineering.



Number of ContactHours per week 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab


Prerequisite Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering

Course Objectives


• define thermodynamics and give examples of problems that can be solvedusing thermodynamic principles

• state the First Law of thermodynamics and apply it to open and closedsystems

• state the Second Law of thermodynamics and use it to solve engineeringproblems

• solve simple problems involving conductive and convective heat transfers

• use the principles of thermodynamics to solve relevant biomedicalengineering problems

• solve problems involving buoyancy and Archimedes's principle

• define viscosity and describe Newtonian fluid behavior

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• solve classic and biomedical engineering problems using overall massbalances

• solve classic and biomedical engineering problems using mechanicalenergy balances

• solve classic and biomedical engineering problems using overallmomentum balances

• setup classic and biomedical engineering problems using differential massbalances and equations of motion, and solve simple cases

• define mass diffusivity and apply Fick's law

• solve classic and biomedical engineering problems involving convectivemass transfer

• describe common techniques for measuring pressure and flow

• use computers to solve fluid and mass transport problems

Course Outline

• Definition of thermodynamics and motivational examples

• First law in closed and open systems

• Properties of ideal and real pure substances

• Properties of gas and gas-vapor mistures

• First law applications

• Second law, Entropy and applications

• Heat transfer by conduction and convection and applications

• Fluid statics, pressure measurement, and fluid dynamics

• Mass balance with biomedical applications

• Mechanical energy balance with biomedical applications

• Momentum balance with biomedical applications• Flow measurement• Mass balance with biomedical applications• Energy balance• Differential momentum balance and the Navier-stokes equations• Solutions of the equations of motion and biomedical applications of these

solutions• Velocity distributions in practical flows• Mass transfer and diffusion• Convective mass transfer with biomedical applicationsIntroduction to computerized solution of transport problems

LaboratoryEquipment Computers and Matlab software



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OTHER SUGGESTED TRACK ELECTIVES

E-5. INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL

E-6 INFORMATION AND COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES

II. NON-TECHNICAL COURSES

F. LANGUAGES

Course Name ENGLISH 3 (TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION)

Course DescriptionThe nature of technical communication; skills and strategies for reading andwriting literature reviews, journal articles, and technical reports; making oralpresentations.

Number of Units forLecture and Laboratory 3 units lecture

Number of ContactHours per Week 3 hours lecture

Prerequisites English 1English 2

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the student must be able to:1. Differentiate technical writing from other types of writing;2. Engage him/herself critically in the reading of a specialized text;3. Write a summary and review of a journal article;4. Write a research paper on a technical topic; and5. Properly acknowledge sources by using a prescribed citation format;6. Prepare an oral presentation on a technical topic; and7. Deliver properly an oral technical presentation.

Course Outline

1. The Nature of Technical Communication2. Technical Writing

2.1. Introduction to Technical Writing2.2. Library Orientation2.3. Technical Writing: Formal Schema/Style; Word Choice2.4. Types of Text Structure in Technical Writing2.5. Introduction to Research: Choosing a Topic, Outlining2.6. Skills and Strategies for Reading and Writing Journal Articles,

Literature Reviews, and Technical Reports2.7. Evaluating Sources and Preparing a Preliminary Bibliography2.8. Preparing and Interpreting Non-Prose Forms2.9. Summarizing and Analyzing a Journal Article2.10. Preparing the Different Parts of the Research Paper or Technical

Report2.11. Writing Bibliographies Using a Prescribed Format2.12. Independent Study

3. Oral Technical Presentations3.1. Preparing the Presentation Materials3.2. Delivering the Technical Presentation

Laboratory Equipment None



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