German Jordanian University

School of Applied Medical Sciences

Department of Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical
Engineering

Track 1: Biomedical Instrumentation Engineering

Track 2: Bionic and Biomechanical Engineering

Study Plan 2023

I. Program Objectives
Biomedical Engineering program emphasizes the application of technologies and tools in the short term, and the
ability to discover, acquire, and adapt new knowledge and skills in the long term, such that our graduates are
prepared to:
a. Perform Advanced studies leading to research or professional practice in the Health and Medical Sciences.
b. Apply the knowledge and skills in biomedical engineering industries or related technical and professional
fields available in Jordan and at our partners in Germany.
c. Apply quantitative, analytical, software and hardware methods which help in better understanding of basic
biological processes and to develop innovative techniques for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of
diseases.
d. Create an excellence in undergraduate education, meaningful and innovative research, and service dedicated
to advancing the field of Biomedical Engineering.

II. Learning Outcomes

Biomedical Engineering program graduate’s bachelor’s students with an understanding of fundamental biomedical
engineering concepts, methodologies, and technologies as demonstrated by:
a. The ability to apply the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering in the development
of various processes in the biomedical engineering and technology industries.
b. The ability to communicate effectively through proficiency in more languages (Arabic, English, and German)
and applying various communication skills.
c. The ability to work in various labor markets, such as the Jordanian, German and international market.
d. The ability to apply ethical and professional principles in the presented technical solutions.
e. The ability to work in teams and cooperate to achieve plans and tasks.
f. The ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and use present new solutions.
g. The ability to learn continuously.

Course Delivery Methods

Courses are in one of the following three methods:
• Face-to-Face (F2F) Method
Courses that are taught through face-to-face learning are delivered at the university campus.
• Blended (BLD) Method
Courses in which teaching consists of face-to-face learning and asynchronous E-learning. The face-to-face
learning takes place at the university campus. Asynchronous E-learning takes place through activities, tasks,
educational duties, and assignments through the virtual E-learning platforms (Moodle and MyGJU) without
direct meetings with course instructors.
• Online (OL) Method
Courses in which teaching consists of synchronous E-learning and asynchronous E-learning. Synchronous E-
learning takes place through interactive virtual meetings between instructors and students directly through
the virtual E-learning platform (MS Teams). Asynchronous E-learning takes place through activities, tasks,
educational duties, and assignments through the virtual E-learning platforms (Moodle and MyGJU) without
direct meetings with course instructors.

F2F: Face-to-face BLD: Blended OL: Online co: Corequisite 2

III. Admission Requirements
To apply for admission, the following minimum requirements must be met:
a. A minimum high school grade of 80%.
b. An original or certified copy of the high school transcript for Tawjihi students in Jordan. A certified copy of
the certificate of equivalency issued by the Ministry of Education for students who completed their high
school requirements in Arab countries or who were enrolled in foreign high school programs (IB,
IGCSE/GCE, HSD & SAT II).
c. Two recent passport-size personal photos, kindly write your name on the back of the photos.
d. A certified copy of the personal ID from the Civil Status department and a copy of your passport data page
(for Jordanians), or a certified copy of your foreign passport from the country’s embassy in Jordan (for non-
Jordanians).
e. A copy of the Military Service book for male students – data page and postponement (not required for non-
Jordanians).

Placement Tests
Applicants must sit for placement tests in the Arabic Language, the English Language, and Mathematics to
determine whether the applicant may be required to take remedial courses in the mentioned subjects. Depending
on or the applicant scores in the placement tests, some of the following 3-credit-hour remedial courses are
required:
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
ARB0099 Elementary Arabic 3 3 3 0 OL Placement test
ENGL0098 Elementary English 3 3 3 0 F2F Placement test
ENGL0099 Intermediate English 3 3 3 0 F2F ENGL0098
MATH0099 Pre-Math 3 3 3 0 OL Placement test
Total 12 12 12 0

• Remedial courses are to be completed and passed within the first year of enrollment.
• Passing grade of remedial courses is 60%.
• ECTS (B.Sc.): is the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation, One ECTS is equivalent to 30 actual workload
hours.

IV. Degree Requirements

The requirements to obtain a B.Sc. degree in Biomedical Engineering are the following:
a. A minimum of 12 credit hours of elective courses are to be taken at a partner university in Germany.
b. A minimum of 12 credit hours of International Training to be conducted at an industrial company in
Germany.
c. Passing all credit hours.

F2F: Face-to-face BLD: Blended OL: Online co: Corequisite 3

V. Framework for B.Sc. Degree (Credit hours)
Credit Hours ECTS
Classification
Compulsory Elective Total Compulsory Elective Total
University Requirements 21 6 27 25 6 31
School Requirements 27 0 27 43 0 43
Program Requirements 107 12 119 206 20 226
Total 155 18 173 274 26 300

Course Delivery Method Credit Hours Percentage

Online Courses 20 12%
Blended Courses 56 32%
Face-to-Face Courses 97 56%
Total 173 100%

1. University Requirements: (27 credit hours)

1.1. Compulsory: (21 credit hours)
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
ARB100 Arabic 3 3 3 0 OL ARB0099
ENGL1001 Upper-Intermediate English 3 3 3 0 F2F ENGL0098
ENGL1002 Advanced English 3 3 3 0 F2F ENGL1001
GERL101B1 German I B1-Track 3 6 9 0 F2F -
GERL102B1 B1-Track
German II 3 6 9 0 F2F GERL101B1
GERL102B2 B2-Track
MILS100 Military Science 3 2 3 0 OL -
NE101 National Education
3 2 3 0 OL -
NEE101 National Education in English
Total 21 25 33 0

1.2. Elective: (6 credit hours) (Two courses out of the following)

Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
DES101 Arts' Appreciation 3 3 3 0 OL ENGL0098, ARB0099
EI101 Leadership and Emotional 3 3 3 0 F2F ENGL0098
Intelligence
IC101 Intercultural Communications 3 3 3 0 F2F ENGL0098
PE101 Sports and Health 3 3 3 0 F2F ARB0099
SE301 Social Entrepreneurship and 3 3 3 0 F2F ENGL0098
Enterprises
SFTS101 Soft Skills 3 3 3 0 OL ENGL0098
BE302 Business Entrepreneurship 3 3 3 0 OL ENGL0098
TW303 Technical and Workplace Writing 3 3 3 0 OL ENGL0098
Minimum required 6 6 6 0

F2F: Face-to-face BLD: Blended OL: Online co: Corequisite 4

2. School Requirements: (27 credit hours)
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
GERL102B1 or
GERL201B1 B1-Track
German III 3 4 6 0 F2F GERL102B2
GERL201B2 B2-Track GERL102B2
GERL201B1 or
GERL202B1 B1-Track
German IV 3 6 9 0 F2F GERL201B2
GERL202B2 B2-Track GERL201B2
MATH101 Calculus I 3 5 3 0 BLD MATH0099
MATH102 Calculus II 3 5 3 0 F2F MATH101
CHEM103 General Chemistry 3 5 3 0 F2F -
CHEM106 General Chemistry Lab 1 0 0 3 BLD CHEM103co
PHYS103 Physics I 3 5 3 0 BLD -
PHYS104 Physics II 3 5 3 0 F2F PHYS103
PHYS106 General Physics Lab 1 2 0 3 BLD PHYS103, PHYS104co
CS116 Computing Fundamentals 3 6 3 0 F2F -
CS1160 Computing Fundamentals Lab 1 0 0 3 BLD CS116co
Total 27 43 33 9

3. Program Requirements (119 credit hours)

3.1. Program Requirements (Compulsory for all tracks): (94 credit hours)
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
Medical Ethics and communication
BM2002 2 3 2 0 OL ENGL0099
skills
BM211 Anatomy and Physiology 3 5 3 0 F2F BIO112
BM213 Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1 2 0 3 BLD BIO112, BM211co
BM252 Medical Electronics I 3 5 3 0 F2F ME0212
BM5204 Medical Signal Processing II 3 5 3 0 BLD BM321
BM321 Medical Signal Processing 3 5 3 0 BLD MATH205; ME0212
MATH205; ME0212
BM323 Medical Signal Processing Lab 1 2 0 3 BLD
BM321co
Physiological Modelling and Control MATH205;
BM3255 3 5 3 0 BLD
Systems PHYS104
Physiological Modelling and Control MATH205; PHYS104,
BM3288 1 2 0 3 BLD
Systems Lab. BM3255co
BM341 Biomechanics and Rehabilitation I 3 5 3 0 F2F MATH203, PHYS103
MATH203, PHYS103
BM344 Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Lab 1 2 0 3 BLD
BM341co
BM331 Biomaterials 3 5 3 0 BLD BM211
BM352 Biomedical Sensors and Transducers 3 5 3 0 BLD BM321
Biomedical Sensors and Transducers
BM358 1 2 0 3 BLD BM321, BM352co
Lab
BM357 Medical Electronics II 3 5 3 0 F2F BM252
MATH203, MATH205,
BM371 Numerical Methods for Engineers 3 5 3 0 BLD
CS116
F2F: Face-to-face BLD: Blended OL: Online co: Corequisite 5
 MATH203, MATH205,
BM3712 Numerical Methods for Engineers Lab 1 2 0 3 BLD
CS116, BM371co
BM391 Field Training* 0 6 160 hours F2F Dept. Approval
BM499 International Internship 12 30 20 weeks F2F Dept. Approval
BM5201 Medical Telemetry 3 5 3 0 BLD BM321
BM5203 Medical Image Processing 3 5 3 0 BLD BM321
BM551 Medical Instrumentation I 3 5 3 0 BLD BM252
BM557 Medical Instrumentation Lab 1 2 0 3 BLD BM252, BM551co
Health care managements and
BM5811 3 5 3 0 OL IE0121
Engineering Economy
BM598 Graduation Project I 1 5 0 0 BLD Dept. Approval
BM599 Graduation Project II 2 6 0 0 BLD BM598
BIO112 Human Biology 2 3 2 0 F2F
CE212 Digital systems 3 5 3 0 F2F CS116
CE2120 Digital systems Lab 1 2 0 3 F2F CS116, CE212co
ENE213 Electrical Circuits Lab 1 2 0 3 F2F PHYS104, ME0212co
GERL202B1 or
GERL301B1 B1-Track
German V 3 6 9 0 F2F GERL202B2
GERL301B2 B2-Track GERL202B2
GERL301B1 or
GERL302B1 B1-Track
German VI 3 6 6 0 F2F GERL301B2
GERL302B2 B2-Track GERL301B2
IE0121 Probability and Statistics 3 5 3 0 F2F MATH101
IE0141 Engineering Workshop 1 2 0 3 F2F -
MATH203 Applied Mathematics for Engineers 3 5 3 0 F2F MATH102
MATH205 Differential Equations 3 5 3 0 F2F MATH102
ME0212 Electrical Circuits and Machines 3 5 3 0 F2F PHYS104
Computer Aided Engineering
ME0111 2 4 0 6 F2F CS116
Drawing
Total 94 184 76 36

3.2. Program Requirements (Compulsory for Track 1: Biomedical Instrumentation

Engineering): (13 credit hours)

Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
BM552 Medical Instrumentation II 3 5 3 0 F2F BM551
BM5906 Selected Topics in BE 3 5 3 0 BLD Dept. Approval.
BM326 Medical Image Processing lab 1 2 0 3 BLD BM321, BM5203co
BM5602 Digital Bioelectronics 3 5 3 0 BLD BM252
Biofluid mechanics and transport
BM242 3 5 3 0 BLD MATH203, BM211
phenomena
Total 13 22 12 3

F2F: Face-to-face BLD: Blended OL: Online co: Corequisite 6

3.3. Program Requirements (Compulsory for Track 2: Bionic and Biomechanical
Engineering): (13 credit hours)
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
Rehabilitation and Assistive
BM5513 3 5 3 0 F2F BM551
Instrumentation
BM5906 Selected Topics in BE 3 5 3 0 BLD Dept. Approval.
BM563 Artificial Organs and Limbs 3 5 3 0 BLD BM341
BM333 Biomaterials Lab 1 2 0 3 BLD BM211, BM331co
BM342 Biomechanics and Rehabilitation II 3 5 3 0 BLD BM341
Total 13 22 12 3

Program Requirements (Electives b): (12 credit hours)

A minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework are required. This list is open for modifications based on school council
decisions.
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
BM584 Biomedical Engineering Design 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Microprocessor and Embedded
CE342 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Systems
Microprocessor and Embedded
CE3420 1 0 0 3 F2F BSC001
Systems Lab
BM334 Principle of Tissue Engineering 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM351 Optics for Medical Applications 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM401 Medical Physics 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BSC001
BM432 Biophysics 3 5 3 0 F2F
BM436 Biomaterials-Tissue Interaction 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Advanced Biomaterials in the Design
BM439 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
of Medical Devices
BM445 Cardiovascular Mechanics 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM447 Tissue Mechanics 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM453 Magnetic Resonance Imaging 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM454 Fundamentals of X-ray Modalities 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM455 Introduction to Ultrasound Technique 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM456 Photo medicine 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Laser Applications in Medicine and
BM458 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Biology
Biotechnology and Bioprocess
BM459 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Engineering
BM461 Introduction to Nanomaterials 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM465 Micro/Nano Fabrication Techniques 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM471 Biomedical Modeling and Simulation 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Computer-Aided Design &
BM472 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Prototyping
BM513 Hygiene and Sterilization 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001

F2F: Face-to-face BLD: Blended OL: Online co: Corequisite 7

 Molecular Biotechnology and
BM515 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Genetics
BM526 Quantitative and Functional Imaging 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM527 Laser-Tissue Interaction 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM528 Introduction to Ionizing Radiation 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM536 Drug Delivery 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM537 Materials Biocompatibility 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM538 Nanotechnology & Nanomedicine 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Transport Phenomena in Cells and
BM539 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Organs
BM541 Bio robotics 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Human Anthropometric and Physical
BM542 3 5 2 1 F2F BSC001
Measurements
BM543 Surgery for Engineers 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM547 Sport Biomechanics & Rehabilitation 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Fundamentals of Computer
BM524 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Tomography
BM555 System Safety & Safety Technology 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM576 Bio media 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM559 Pacemaker Technologies 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM561 Neuroengineering 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM562 BioMEMS 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM565 BioMEMS Design 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Pattern Recognition of Bio-Medical
BM571 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Applications
BM583 Tenders & Technical Specifications 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
BM592 Special Topics I 1 3 1 0 F2F BSC001
BM593 Special Topics II 2 4 2 0 F2F BSC001
BM594 Special Topics III 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Hazardous Waste and Risk 3
PCE5333 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Management
PCE5423 Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
IE589 Special Topics in Operations
3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Management and Managerial
ENE537 Energy Efficiency, management and
3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
laws
ME0346
Instrumentation & Measurements 2 5 2 0 F2F BSC001
CEE515 Water and Wastewater Treatment BSC001
3 5 3 0 F2F
Engineering
IE583 Supply Chain Management 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
IE382 Engineering Marketing 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
PCE541 Medicinal Chemistry 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
ENE435 Wind Energy Technology 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
IE0353 Ergonomics 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
TME323 Thermofluids Lab 1 3 0 3 F2F BSC001
CEE533 Highway Lab 1 3 0 3 F2F BSC001
Engineering Economy and
CEE562 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Construction Management
IE582 Facilities Layout 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
ENE437 Energy Engineering Economics 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
CEE531 Transportation Engineering 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
F2F: Face-to-face BLD: Blended OL: Online co: Corequisite 8
 Instrumentation and Measurements
ME347 1 3 0 3 F2F BSC001
Lab
CEE532 Pavement Design 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
ECE317 Linear Algebra 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
TME523 Internal Combustion Engines 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
TME596 Special Topics I 1 1 1 0 F2F BSC001
ME0551 Robotics 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Product Development and BSC001
IE0515 3 5 2 3 F2F
Entrepreneurship
IE0546 Modern Manufacturing Technology 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
ME0577 Automation and industry 4.0 3 5 2 3 F2F BSC001
CEE513 Air pollution control lab 1 1.5 0 3 F2F BSC001
ENE534 Low Carbon Buildings 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
PCE311 Transport Phenomena 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
MGT313 Knowledge Management 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Accounting Ethics and Corporate
ACC435 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Governance
MGT599C Special Topics in Management 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
LOGS446 Humanitarian Logistics 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
MGT314 Human Resources Management 3 5 3 0 F2F BSC001
Total 12 20 12 0
b
All elective courses to be taken at a partner university in Germany.

F2F: Face-to-face BLD: Blended OL: Online co: Corequisite 9

Study Planc Guide for a B.Sc. Degree in Biomedical Engineering

First Year
First Semester
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
GERL101 German I 3 6 9 0 F2F -
ENGL1001 Upper-Intermediate English 3 3 3 0 F2F ENGL0098
MATH101 Calculus I 3 5 3 0 BLD MATH99
PHYS103 Physics I 3 5 3 0 BLD -
CHEM103 General Chemistry 3 5 3 0 F2F -
CHEM106 General Chemistry Lab 1 0 0 3 BLD CHEM103co
CS116 Computing Fundamentals 3 6 3 0 F2F -
Total 19 30 24 3

First Year
Second Semester
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
GERL102 German II 3 6 9 0 F2F GER101
ENGL1002 Advanced English 3 3 3 0 F2F ENGL1001
MATH102 Calculus II 3 5 3 0 F2F MATH101
PHYS104 Physics II 3 5 3 0 F2F PHYS103
PHYS106 Physics II Lab 1 2 0 3 BLD PHYS103, PHYS104co
BIO112 Human Biology 2 3 2 0 F2F -
IE121 Engineering Workshop 1 2 0 3 F2F -
CS1160 Computing Fundamentals Lab 1 0 0 3 BLD CS116co
ME0111 Computer Aided Engineering 2 4 0 6 F2F CS116
Total 19 30 20 15

c
The following study plan guide does not take into account possible remedial courses.

F2F: Face-to-face BLD: Blended OL: Online co: Corequisite 10

 Second Year
First Semester
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
GERL201 German III 3 4 6 0 F2F GER102
ARB 100 Arabic 3 3 3 0 OL ARB099
ME0212 Electrical Circuits and machines 3 5 3 0 F2F PHYS104
ENE213 Electrical Circuits Lab 1 2 0 3 F2F PHYS104, ME0212co
MATH205 Differential Equations 3 5 3 0 F2F MATH102
MATH203 Applied Mathematics for Engineers 3 5 3 0 F2F MATH102
BM211 Anatomy and Physiology 3 5 3 0 F2F BIO112
Total 19 29 21 3

Second Year
Second Semester
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
GERL202 German IV 3 6 9 0 F2F GER201
BM252 Medical Electronics I 3 5 3 0 F2F ME0212
CE212 Digital Systems 3 5 3 0 F2F CS116
BM341 Biomechanics and Rehabilitation I 3 5 3 0 F2F PHYS103, MATH203
Medical Ethics and communication
BM2002 2 3 2 0 F2F ENGL0099
skills
BM213 Anatomy and Physiology lab 1 2 0 3 BLD BIO112, BM211co
IE0121 Probability and Statistics 3 5 3 0 F2F MATH102
Total 18 31 23 3

F2F: Face-to-face BLD: Blended OL: Online co: Corequisite 11

 Third Year
First Semester
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
GERL301 German V 3 6 9 0 F2F GERL202
BM321 Medical Signal Processing 3 5 3 0 BLD ME0212, MATH205
BM331 Biomaterials 3 5 3 0 BLD BM211
PHYS103, MATH203,
BM344 Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Lab 1 2 0 3 BLD
BM341co
MATH203, MATH205,
BM3712 Numerical Methods for Engineers Lab 1 2 0 3 BLD
CS116, BM3710co
MATH203, MATH205,
BM371 Numerical Methods for Engineers 3 5 3 0 BLD
CS116
CE2120 Digital Systems Lab 1 2 0 3 F2F CS116, CE212co
Total 15 27 18 9

Third Year
Second Semester
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
GERL302 German VI 3 6 9 0 F2F GER301
BM391 Field Training 0 6 0 0 F2F Dept. Approval
Physiological Modelling and Control
BM3255 3 5 3 0 BLD MATH205, PHYS104
Systems
BM352 Biomedical Sensors and Transducers 3 5 3 0 BLD BM321
Biomedical Sensors and Transducers
BM358 1 2 0 3 BLD BM321, BM352co
Lab
BM357 Medical Electronics II 3 5 3 0 F2F BM252
ME0212, MATH205,
BM323 Medical signal processing Lab 1 2 0 3 BLD
BM321co
Physiological Modelling and Control MATH205, PHYS104,
BM3288 1 2 0 3 BLD
Systems Lab BM3255co
Total 15 33 18 9

F2F: Face-to-face BLD: Blended OL: Online co: Corequisite 12

 Fourth Year
First Semester
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
Program Elective I 3 5 3 0 -
Program Elective II 3 5 3 0 -
Program Elective III 3 5 3 0 -
Program Elective IV 3 5 3 0 -
Track 1: BM242 (Biofluid mechanics
MATH203, BM211
and transport phenomena)
3 5 3 0 BLD
Track 2: BM342 (Biomechanics and
BM341
Rehabilitation II)
BM5204 Medical signal processing II 3 5 3 0 BLD BM321
Total 18 30 18 0

Fourth Year
Second Semester
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
BM499 International Internshipd 12 30 0 0 F2F Dep. App
Total 12 30 0 0

German year prerequisites are:

Passing the following three courses:
- BM341 Biomechanics and Rehabilitation I
- BME551 Medical Instrumentation I
- BM321 Medical Signal Processing

d
Courses attended and/or passed during International Internship are not transferable

F2F: Face-to-face BLD: Blended OL: Online co: Corequisite 13

 Fifth Year
First Semester
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
NE101 National Education 3 2 3 0 OL -
BM598 Graduation Project I 1 5 0 0 BLD Dept. Approval
University Elective 3 3 3 0 OL -
BM5203 Medical Image Processing 3 5 3 0 BLD BM321
BM557 Medical Instrumentations Lab 1 2 0 3 BLD BM252, BM551co
BM5201 Medical Telemetry 3 5 3 0 BLD BM321
Health care managements and
BM5811 3 5 3 0 F2F IE0121
Engineering Economy
BM551 Medical Instrumentations I 3 5 3 0 BLD BM252
Total 20 32 18 3

Fifth Year
Second Semester
Contact
Credit Prerequisites /
Course ID Course Name ECTS Hours Type
Hours Corequisites
Lect. Prac.
BM599 Graduation Project II 2 6 0 0 BLD BM598
University Elective 3 3 3 0 OL -
MILS101 Military Sciences 3 2 3 0 OL -
Track 1: (BM5602) Digital BM252
Bioelectronics
3 5 3 0 F2F
Track 2: (BM563) Artificial Organs and
Limbs BM341
BM5906 Selected Topics in BE 3 5 3 0 BLD Dept. Approval
Track 1: (BM326) Medical Image BM321, BM5203co
Processing Lab
1 2 0 3 BLD
Track 2: BM333 (Biomaterials Lab) BM211, BM331co
Track 1: (BM552) Medical
BM551
Instrumentations II
3 5 3 0 BLD
Track 1: (BM5513) Rehabilitation and
Assistive Instrumentation
BM551
Total 18 28 15 3

F2F: Face-to-face BLD: Blended OL: Online co: Corequisite 14

VI. Compulsory Courses Offered by Biomedical Engineering
Department
ME0111 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing 2 Cr Hr (0,3) 4 ECTS
Introduction to engineering drawing software which are used in biomedical engineering applications.
Geometric construction, Orthographic and Isometric projections; Sketching, sectioning, dimensioning and
layering; emphasis on 2D sketches, 3D devices models, PCB schematics, technical drawing for structural
metal work, design and production drawing, assembly/disassembly drawings of machine components,
prosthetics/orthotics drawings, healthcare facilities layout.
Prerequisites: -
BIO112 Human Biology 2 Cr Hr (3,0) 4 ECTS
Human Biology course examines how the human body functions, and looks in detail at cellular events, from
the developing embryo to the adult. Topics covered will include cell biology, human reproduction and
embryology, physiology and biochemistry, the origins of human variation and inheritance in humans. In
addition, students will be introduced to human dysfunction, treatments and preventions.
Prerequisites: -
BM211 Anatomy and Physiology 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS
This course explores the systems comprising the human body by emphasizing physiological mechanisms
and a thorough understanding of organism anatomy. In addition, the physiological and biochemical
concepts which control activities of different organs will be covered. An emphasis is placed on the
interrelatedness of such systems as the skeletal, muscular, endocrine, digestive, urinary, respiratory,
nervous, reproductive, and circulatory. This course has a substantial laboratory component, including
mouse and rat dissection, study of the physiology of muscles, nerves, neurons, blood, respiration,
hormones and excretions.
Prerequisites: BIO112
BM213 Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 2 ECTS
Topics covered include the anatomical position and its importance, anterior and posterior surface
landmarks , compare between the dissecting and compound light microscope , skeletal system ,physiology
of the muscular system ,physiology of the nervous system , acquire ECG signal then correlate it with heart
sounds, blood pressure measurement , urine analysis , blood analysis and special senses. Moreover, the
student will be able to know the most common faults then search on the possible solutions to fix problems
as a biomedical engineer for the devices that will covered during this lab.
Co-requisites: BM211
BM321 Medical Signal Processing 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and mathematical tools for continuous-time signal
processing and linear systems analysis, with applications in medical, communication, and control systems.
Topics include continuous-time signal models, impulse and step response analysis, and frequency domain
representations using Fourier series and Fourier transforms (FT). The course covers the frequency response
of continuous-time systems, emphasizing stability and causality. Special focus is given to medical
applications, such as analyzing biomedical signals (e.g., ECG and EEG), and filtering noise in diagnostic
systems, providing students with practical insights into the role of signal processing in healthcare and
medical technology.
Prerequisites: ME0212, MATH205
BM323 Medical Signal Processing Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 2 ECTS
Software experiments illustrating the basic principles and techniques of digital signal processing in order to
process and analyse different physiological signals. Topics covered include sampling theorem,
oversampling and aliasing phenomena, designing IIR and FIR filters for band pass, band stop, low pass and
high pass filters, block convolution, signal smoothing, filtering of long duration signals, analysis of
physiological signals that have valuable information in useless form, spectral analysis, and amplitude
modulation.
C0-requisites: BM321
BM5203 Medical Image Processing 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS
This course introduces the engineering and physical principles of imaging and its instrumental methods in
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medicine; Medical imaging systems to be presented including conventional X-ray; computed tomography
(CT); magnetic resonance (MRI); nuclear medicine (PET and SPECT); and ultrasound. Light-microscopy,
electron-microscopy and mass spectrometric imaging will be encompassed as well. Each of these modalities
will be introduced from basic engineering principles to the process of image formation.
Prerequisites: BM321

BM326 Medical Image Processing Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 2 ECTS

Software experiments illustrating the concepts in image processing and analysis. Topics covered include
basics of medical image processing: Grey-Level operations, image subtraction, averaging, manipulate
histograms for image enhancement; including histogram equalization, and image filtering (in spatial
domain). Moreover, it includes analysis of image quality (MTF, image noise, S/N-behavior), image
segmentation, gradient operators, morphological filter, image enhancement, restoration; and
reconstruction.
Co-requisite: BM5203

BM331 Biomaterials 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

A lecture and laboratory course that introduces a series of materials; including metals; ceramics; glass;
polymers; and composites; These materials are compared with the natural materials; with consideration
given to issues of mechanical properties; biocompatibility; degradation of materials by biological systems;
and biological response to artificial materials; The interaction and response of body cells, proteins, and
immune system to the biomaterials. Particular attention is given to materials for the total hip prosthesis;
dental restoration; and implantable medical devices. Topics include fundamentals of materials science and
engineering integrated into biology for the better regeneration of tissue.
Prerequisites: BM211

BM341 Biomechanics and Rehabilitation I 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Basic concepts of statics and dynamics with application to biological systems and the human body. Human
skeletal position, direction, and common movement terminology, major joints motions, muscle groups,
tendons and ligaments. Statics (Vector representations, forces and force systems, moments, equilibrium of
rigid bodies, analysis of trusses and frames, centroids, moments of inertia, and friction). Linear and angular
kinematics (rectilinear and curvilinear motion, position, velocity and acceleration. Absolute and relative
motion). Linear and angular kinetics (Equation of motion, inertia force, work, kinetic and potential energy,
power, impulse, momentum, conservation of energy and momentum, impact). Gait analysis (Normal and
Pathological), Rehabilitation engineering: Seating and wheelchairs; aids to daily living; exercise and
performance techniques in sports.
Prerequisites: MATH203, PHYS103

BM344 Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 2 ECTS

The aim is to study f the movement of living things using the science of mechanics, also it is concerned with
the description of motion and how forces create motion. Moreover, understanding how living things move
and how kinesiology professionals might improve movement or make movement safer. In general, topics
covered Anthropometry and Goniometry, Muscles Force, Gait Analysis and some Anatomical parts like
Lungs Functions and Audiometry.
Co-requisites: BM341
BM342 Biomechanics and Rehabilitation II 3 Cr Hr (2,0) 5 ECTS
The concepts of mechanics of materials and their application to biomaterials (Stress and Strain, Stiffness,
Mohr’s Circle, Equations of Equilibrium and Compatibility, Beam Theory, Shear Stress and strain, torsion of
bars and members, energy methods). Tissue Biomechanics (Hard Tissue: Bones, Bone Cells and
Microstructure, Physical Properties of Bone, Bone Development (Wolff’s law), Bone Failure (Fracture and
Osteoporosis), (Soft Tissue: Muscle tissue, cartilage, ligaments, brain tissue, and skin tissue. Viscoelasticity).
Rehabilitation and Injury mechanics, prevention, and healing. Applications of biomechanics in
rehabilitation through the design of assistive technologies, Functional Stimulation.
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BM3255 Physiological Modelling and Control Systems 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Elements and control of physiological systems/processes, generalized properties and parameters of
physiological systems, design and analysis of subsystems, basic concepts of modeling, Lumped /
distributed/ compartmental models, particular and complementary solution, analytical and numerical
solutions, Respiratory/ Cardiovascular/Muscular / gas exchange/ transport Modeling, transient response,
time and frequency responses and analysis of physiological control systems , stability of physiological
control systems, open and closed-loop systems, negative feedback, Forward feedback, impulse and step
response of physiological control systems and transfer function, state-space design and control Modeling
of biological electrical, Fluid (pneumatic and hydraulic), and mechanical systems. Components of control
systems, Transfer functions, block diagrams, and signal flow graph. Time and frequency domain analysis
and Modeling, test signals, transient response, steady state error and stability. Root locus, bode plots, PID
control, phase lead, phase lag. Case studies: Distillation Process, Reactor Process, Mixing Process. Software
application such as Matlab and Simulink.
Prerequisites: MATH205, PHYS104

BM3288 Physiological Modelling and Control Systems Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 2 ECTS

Modeling of various systems using Matlab/Simulink software (or equivalent software), modeling of
pharmacokinetic systems; Lumped parameter modeling; control systems modeling; statistical modeling.
Laboratory to introduce the concepts learned in the course through practical experiments using Software
application such as Matlab and Simulink.
Co-requisites: BM3255

BM352 Biomedical Sensors and Transducers 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Theory and principles of biosensor design and application in medicine for chemical and biological
measurements; Analysis and selection of physical; electrical; mechanical; thermal; and chemical
transduction mechanisms which form the basis of the biosensor design; Introduction to Precision; Error in
Measurement; Calibration; Analysis of Experimental Data; Principles and fundamental properties of
transducers (dynamics; linearity; hysteresis; and frequency range); Transducer interfacing and signal
conditioning; material biocompatibility; and packing, Selected examples: micro fluidics; bioelectronics;
pressure sensors; temperature sensors and electrochemical sensors.
Prerequisites: BM321

BM358 Biomedical Sensors and Transducers Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 2 ECTS

The aim of this lab is to gain insight into the working of such sensors which can be used in day-to-day life.
moreover, the student will take measurements for many sensors using the Arduino Uno and the LabVIEW
to study the characteristic and the relation between the input and output. Topics covered include
temperature measurement using Arduino UNO then using a LabVIEW, Light dependent resistor using the
Arduino, sound level sensor, magnetic field sensor, PH sensor, light sensor, thermocouple, and gas pressure
sensor. Moreover, the students have the ability to be familiar with LabVIEW and the Arduino while take
the measurement of each sensor.
Co-requisites: BM352

BME551 Medical Instrumentation I 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

This course offers a comprehensive discussion about the design, technology, and operating principles of
various types of medical devices which biomedical engineers would encounter in hospitals and healthcare
facilities. It discusses the basic concepts of medical instrumentation; basic sensors and measurements;
Biopotential amplifiers and signal processing; origin of Biopotentials; biopotential electrodes and
instrumentation. It leverages all the previous knowledge and skills obtained from basic science and
engineering in the context of medical instrumentation and systems. It provides further study of the
scientific bases and design strategies for medical instrumentation systems. It covers the concepts and
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design methods of developing medical instrumentation systems utilizing international standards and
recommendations. It introduces the block diagrams, electronic components, the fundamental technology,
and operating principles of various medical equipment. This includes surgical equipment, life support
equipment, diagnostic and monitoring equipment, and specialized therapeutic equipment.
Prerequisites: BM252

BM552 Medical Instrumentation II 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

This course is structured to cover the diverse landscape of medical imaging systems, from the basic
principles to cutting-edge technologies. Students will gain insights into the physical principles governing
different imaging modalities, including image acquisition, processing, and interpretation. The course will
address emerging trends and innovations in medical imaging, ensuring that students are well-prepared to
contribute to the rapidly evolving field of diagnostic medical imaging. It provides a comprehensive
exploration of the fundamental principles and advanced technologies employed in medical imaging. This
course is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of the various imaging modalities used in
healthcare, such as X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and
nuclear medicine. Students will learn about the underlying physics, engineering, and computer science
principles that form the basis of these imaging techniques. Additionally, the course aims to explain the
clinical applications of medical imaging, emphasizing the role these systems play in diagnosis, treatment
planning, and monitoring of medical conditions.
Prerequisites: BM551
BM557 Biomedical Instrumentation Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 2 ECTS
Topics covered include building instrumentation amplifiers to compare it with the single chip, optocoupler
working principle and its importance in biomedical field, operation, designing, and implementation of ECG
circuit, and building simple PPG circuit then compare the signal with the one obtained from pulse oximetry.
Moreover, the student will be able to work on two training Kit (i.e., the blood pressure and infusion
injection pump training kit) in order to troubleshoot the possible faults.
Co-requisites: BM551

BM371 Numerical Methods for Engineers 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Fundamentals of error analysis, numerical solutions of linear and nonlinear equations, numerical solution
of system of equations, curve fitting, numerical integration and differentiation, numerical solution of
ordinary differential equations. Application of numerical methods using relevant software packages.
Prerequisites: MATH203, MATH205, CS116

BM5811 Health Care Management and Engineering Economy 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Data and dataflow in hospitals; general ledger formulation; instrumentation specifications and detailing;
cost accounting; evaluation techniques; capital budgeting and value analysis; depreciation and valuation,
materials management; inventory control; management of healthcare information systems; Planning;
project management; system selection; analysis; evaluation and implementation. The regulations and rules
for medical instruments uses and quality assurance in health care systems.
Prerequisites: IE0121

BM2002 Medical Ethics and Communication skills 2 Cr Hr (3,0) 4 ECTS

Introduces the wide spectrum of ethical; regulatory; and legal issues facing health care practitioners and
health- related research workers; Helps students become aware of the ethical and legal issues involved in
their work; Helps students understand how legal and ethical decisions should be made in health-related
matters; as well as what sources of help and guidance are available.
Prerequisites: ENGL0099

BM242 Biofluid mechanics and transport phenomena 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Fundamental equations including continuum equations and Navier Stokes equations. The course will also
cover the behavior of both Newtonian and Non-newtonian physiological fluids.
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Concepts and biomedical applications in fluid mechanics and mass transport, The effect of transport
processes on biochemical interactions, Protein diffusion and solute transport across capillary endothelium,
Biomedical transport across the glomerulus, blood flow in organs and organism level, Blood and Tissue
Oxygenation, Drug Transport in the human body and pharmacokinetic analysis, Analytical and numerical
solutions of transport problems, Extracorporeal devices: renal dialysis and oxygenators; Bioartificial organs:
Bioartificial Pancreas, and artificial Blood.
Prerequisites: MATH203, BM211

BM563 Artificial Organs and Limbs 2 Cr Hr (2,0) 5 ECTS

Introduction to electrically and pneumatically driven extracorporeal and totally implantable ventricular
assist devices or the Total Artificial Heart; Analysis and design of replacements for the heart, kidneys, and
lungs, artificial ear and artificial eye. Specification and realization of structures for artificial organ systems;
Understand the individual and synergistic function of the major natural ("internal") organs; Understand the
major organ replacement systems currently available; and the major problems associated with replacing
failed organs in Cardiovascular system, Renal system, Pulmonary system, Hepatic system Endocrine system,
Neural prostheses (Muscular-skeletal prostheses). An introduction to the designing and evaluation of
prosthetics (artificial limbs), and orthotics (braces and splints). Biocompatibility of materials used in
Orthopedic and dental applications
Prerequisites: BM341

BM391 Field Training* 0 Cr Hr (0,0) 6 ECTS

Eight consecutive weeks of training where students must complete 160 hours of field training in approved
industries in Jordan. This training course is a fundamental course for all students. It gives the students a
first impression of the professional environment he/she is preparing for during his/her studies, giving the
opportunity to link theory and practice, respectively knowledge and experience.
Prerequisites: Dep. App

BM5906 Selected Topics in BE 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Title and course contents of the topic should be in a biomedical engineering related field and must be
approved by the Department’s Council and pre-announced by the Department.
Prerequisites: Dep. App

BM499 International Internship 12 Cr Hr (0,0) 30 ECTS

Field training is a period of six month to be spent in the industry in Germany, under supervision of the
academic faculty in Jordan and in Germany. Periodic reports and a final report need to be submitted for
evaluation and an oral examination is required. The training must cover any topic or multiple areas of the
respective field of study. The training must be approved by the Office of Industry Links (OIL) at GJU and the
respective Exchange Coordinator.
Prerequisites: Dep. App

BM598 Graduation Project I 1 Cr Hr (0,0) 2 ECTS

This is a no-lecture project course that will allow student to apply knowledge gained throughout their
course of undergraduate study on real life problem or opportunity. It is typically a teamwork project with
up to three students. Instructor with students select a project topic and get the project completed through
guiding them in searching relevant literature, collecting and analyzing data, preparing and presenting
results, and writing reports.
Prerequisites: Dep. App

BM599 Graduation Project II 2 Cr Hr (0,0) 6 ECTS

This is a no-lecture project course that will allow student to apply knowledge gained throughout their
course of undergraduate study on real life problem or opportunity. It is typically a teamwork project with
up to three students. Instructor with students select a project topic and get the project completed through
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guiding them in searching relevant literature, collecting and analyzing data, preparing and presenting
results, and writing reports.
Prerequisites: Dep. App

BM3712 Numerical Methods for Engineers Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 2 ECTS

In this lab, students will learn how to use Excel and MATLAB for descriptive numerical methods, measures,
statistics, and probability concepts in biomedical applications.
Co-requisites: BM371

BM357 Medical Electronics II 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 6 ECTS

Designing and analyzing medical and healthcare AC circuits using semiconductor devices for biomedical
applications. Designing and analyzing medical and healthcare AC circuits using operational amplifiers for
biomedical applications. This course will cover in detail the electronic implementation of solutions to
medical problems.
Prerequisites: BM252

BM5204 Medical Signal Processing II 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

The course is presented in three categories: i.) Foundations: the review of continuous-time and discrete-
time physiological one- and two-dimensional signals, and spectral analysis, ii.) Design of digital filters:
Design of finite impulse response (FIR) and infinite impulse response (IIR) digital filters, recursive and non-
recursive filters; adaptive filters, iii.) Processing of random signals: signals include but not limited to medical
signals, medical images, medical speech signals, medical audio signals, medical video signals, general
medical signal processing includes but not limited to filtration, feature extraction, segmentation,
reconstruction, frequency and time analysis and synthesis, coding, enhancement, compression, encryption,
and transmission. In addition, software packages will be introduced for signal analysis on ECG, EEG, EMG,
ERG signals.
Prerequisites: BM321

BM5602 Digital Bioelectronics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

The goal of this course is to give students an overview of digital electronic circuit design and its medical
applications. The topics covered will include operational amplifiers and their uses in medicine, oscillator
types and applications, transistor switching modes, the TTL logic family, MOSFET logic circuits, logic
transistors, and regenerative logic circuits, as well as DAC and ADC, data converters, and medical uses for
regenerative circuits.
Prerequisites: BME252

BM5201 Medical Telemetry 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Introduction to medical telemetry systems and categorize these systems. Introduction to medical analog
and digital signal and data transmission in the field of medical and health care systems. Design and analyze
internet of medical things (IOMT) systems. Introduction to cryptography and ciphering techniques.
Applications of the aforementioned in the field of medical and health care systems.
Prerequisite: BM321

BM252 Medical Electronics I 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 6 ECTS

Introduction to semiconductor devices and circuits for medical and healthcare systems. Designing and
analyzing medical and healthcare DC circuits using semiconductor devices for biomedical applications.
Designing and analyzing medical and healthcare DC circuits using operational amplifiers for biomedical
applications such as instrumentation amplifiers; isolation amplifiers and current-to-voltage, Active filters
(1st and higher orders) for biomedical applications. Converters.
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BM5513 Rehabilitation and Assistive Instrumentation 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

The use of engineering principles to design and develop technological solutions and devices to assist
individuals with disabilities and aid the recovery of physical and cognitive functions lost because of disease
or injury. the course includes: Biomechanics of normal human walking; lower limb orthotics and
prosthetics; upper limb orthotics and prosthetics; seating and wheeled mobility; standards for
rehabilitation equipment; access to the built environment; functional electrical stimulation; biofeedback;
voice output communication devices; computer access techniques; technology for vision impairments;
technology for hearing impairments and cochlear implants; control of the home environment; service
delivery and the rehabilitation team. This includes brain computer interfaces.
Prerequisites: BM551

BM333 Biomaterials Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 2 ECTS

The aim of the lab is to help the students understand the fundamental concepts of the multidisciplinary
science of biomaterials in practical form, in addition to Learning the main mechanical properties of different
type of materials (metals, polymers, ceramics, xeno-bone, skin…etc.) that affect material design. Different
experiments are covered including universal testing machine for stress strain diagram, impact test, fatigue
testing, degradation, bending and buckling tests. the student will gain experience of laboratory work, in
particular.
Co-requisites: BM331

VII. Elective Course Offered by Biomedical Engineering Department

BM562 BioMEMS 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS
Introduction to what BioMEMS are and what advantages they bring versus current methods; Microfluidic
principles to be considered in the design of BioMEMS; Micro and nanosystem used in advanced analytical
techniques for microfluidic devices; implantable chips; non-invasive biomedical sensors; DNA chips and
microelectronic array system; Applications as microsensors and microactuators; Lab-on-a-chip devices;
Fabrication techniques; including silicon and "soft" techniques; The course will also discuss some of the
most popular polymer materials used.

BM334 Principle of Tissue Engineering 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

The selection; processing; testing and performance of materials used in biomedical application with special
emphasis upon tissues engineering; Topics include material selection and processing; mechanism and
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kinetics of materials degradation; cell-materials interaction and interface; effects of construct architectures
on tissue growth; and transport through engineered tissues; Examples of engineering tissues for replacing
cartilage; bone; tendons; ligaments; skin and liver will be presented.

BM351 Optics for Medical Applications 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Introductory overview of optical phenomena and the optical properties of biological tissue; Fundamentals
of optical systems design; integration and analysis used in biomedical optics; Design components: light
sources; lenses; mirrors; dispersion elements optical fiber; detectors; Systems integration: radiometry and
interferometer; Optical system analysis: resolution; modulation transfer function; deconvolution; tissue
optics and noise; Optical imaging fundamentals: reflection; refraction; interference; diffraction;
polarization; light scattering and fluorescence; and their application in biomedical imaging and microscopy.

BM401 Medical Physics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

This course aims to give students an understanding of relevant physical principles for biological systems;
Topics include diffusion and transport; fluids; entropic forces; motor proteins; biological membranes and
its electrical properties, nerve impulses; introduce them to experimental and theoretical techniques of
biophysics and to communicate the excitement of cutting-edge biophysics research. Introduction to
medical physics: production and measurement of x-rays and charged particles for nuclear medicine,
interaction of radiation with biological materials, radiation dosimetry, radiation safety, physics of medical
imaging, magnetic resonance imaging.

BME432 Biophysics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

This course aims to give students an understanding of relevant physical principles for biological systems;
Topics include diffusion; fluids; entropic forces; motor proteins; enzymes; nerve impulses; networks and
evolution; introduce them to experimental and theoretical techniques of biophysics and to communicate
the excitement of cutting-edge biophysics research.

BM436 Biomaterials-Tissue Interactions 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Examines the principle of materials science and cell biology underlying the design of medical device;
artificial organs and scaffolds for tissue engineering; Molecular and cellular interaction with biomaterials
are analyzed in terms of cellular processes such as matrix synthesize; degradation and contraction;
Principles of wound healing and tissue remodeling are used to study biological responses to implanted
materials and devices; Examining criteria for restoring physiological function of tissue and organs and
investigate strategies to design implants based on control biomaterial-tissue interactions.

BM439 Advanced Biomaterials in the Design of Medical Devices 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Addresses the unique role of biomaterials in medical device design and the use of emerging biomaterials
technology in medical devices; The need to understand design requirements of medical devices based on
safety and efficacy will be addressed; e.g. Expected device failure due to synergistic interactions from
chronic loading; aqueous environments and biologic interactions; Testing methodologies to assess
accelerated effects of loading in physiologic-like environments; Evaluate biomaterials and their properties
as related to design and reliability of medical devices.

BM445 Cardiovascular Mechanics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Basic understanding of the biomechanics of organs (heart; containers) and the Organ systems (heart
circulation). Basic of the Biofluid mechanics. Physics of the heart and of the circulation. Phases of the heart
cycle; Time variable Elastance Theory; Basic understanding to the pump function of the heart and the wall
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movement. The dynamics of the heart and blood vessels; Pulsatile blood flow; microcirculation; and muscle
mechanics; Modeling of boundary value problems in cardiovascular engineering; Tissue Engineering in
cardiovascular application: Artificial Heart and Blood.

BM447 Tissue Mechanics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Advanced techniques for the characterization of the structure and function of hard and soft tissues and
their relationship to physiologic processes; Solid mechanics of prominent musculoskeletal and
cardiovascular tissues; Their normal and pathological behaviors (stiffness; strength; relaxation; creep;
adaptive remodeling; etc) in response to physiologic loading will be examined and quantified; Application
includes: tissue injury; wound healing; the effect of pathological conditions upon tissue properties and
design of medical device.

BM453 Magnetic Resonance Imaging 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

This course will first introduce the basic physics of MRI; including magnetic moments and resonance;
nuclear spin interactions with applied magnetic fields; and magnetic relaxation; The second portion of the
course will discuss basic concepts of image formation; including radiofrequency pulse excitation; magnetic
field gradients; imaging equation; Fourier Transform; and two-dimensional spatial encoding; The final
portion of the course will introduce practical imaging methods and applications; such as image artifacts;
fast imaging methods; signal-to-noise; contrast-to-noise; resolution; MR imaging of heart and blood
vessels; and MR imaging of the neural system.

BM454 Fundamentals of X-ray Modalities 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Physics and fundamentals of x-rays; conventional x-ray modality; Computerized Tomography CT modality;
Principles and mathematics of 3D reconstruction from projections in medicine; Application of x-ray's
modalities in human body scanning.

BM455 Introduction to Ultrasound Technique 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Physics and fundamentals of Ultrasound; Propagation of ultrasound in heterogeneous media such as tissue;
Ultrasound Imaging principles and basics of tissue characterization; Simple tissue models based on
ultrasound wave absorption and scattering; Ultrasound transducer models; advantages and disadvantages
of various transducer configurations; details of A- and B- mode scanners; The principles of acoustic output
measurements and instrumentation requirements; Electrical and biological effects of ultrasound
diagnostics algorithms.

BM456 Photomedicine 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Studies the use of optical and engineering-based systems (laser-based) for diagnosis; treating diseases;
manipulation of cells and cell function; Physical; optical; and electro-optical principles are explored
regarding molecular; cellular; organ; and organism applications; Topics are : Optical instrumentation ; Light
properties; Optical coherence tomography; Diffuse reflectance; Photochemistry; Photodynamic therapy;
Laser scissors; Laser tweezers; Multiphoton microscopy; Lasers in gynaecology; Cancer; dermatology;
veterinary medicine; dentistry; and other clinical application.

BM458 Laser Applications in Medicine and Biology 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Basic physics of lasers and laser beams; special laser types; interaction of laser radiation and biological
tissue; technical details of medical laser systems; selected topics of laser applications; laser safety; laser
applications in biological and medical laboratories; fluorescence techniques; Energy levels of atoms and
molecules; interaction of light and matter; laser resonators and laser beams; interaction of laser radiation
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and tissue; Nd:YAG lasers; CO 2 lasers; details of laser-tissue interaction; optical fibers; excimer lasers;
semiconductor lasers; photorefractive eye surgery: PRK and LASIK ; confocal microscopy; microstructuring
with lasers; photodynamic therapy; fluorescence and light detection.

BM459 Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Introduction to the principles of bioprocess. Topics include: introduction to cellular and protein structure
and function, modeling of enzyme kinetics, DNA transcription, metabolic pathways, cell and microbial
growth and product formation, bioprocess operation, scale-up, and design.

BM461 Introduction to Nanomaterials 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Nanotechnology involves behavior and control of materials and processes at the atomic and molecular
levels. This interdisciplinary course introduces the theoretical basis; synthetic processes and experimental
techniques for nanomaterials. Introduction to nanostructures; microstructures; macrostructures and
functional components of hard and soft tissue as applied to implantable materials; devices and
pharmaceutical modalities.

BM465 Micro/Nano Fabrication Techniques 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Overview of semiconductors materials. Semiconductors devices application actuators control system and
sensors; Instruction and hands-on semiconductor process in clean-room environment; including two sided
wet and dry lithography for microelectronics; micro sensors and MEMS; Micro fabrication
Principles and elements; epitaxial growth; oxidation; thin film deposition; Lithography; etching; doping and
LIGA micromachining and process integration.

BM471 Biomedical Modeling and Simulation 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

An introduction to the modeling of physiological systems; some insights into the nature of physiological
complexity in terms of function, behavior, and measurements; The concepts and nature of models and the
modeling process; The basic ingredients of model formulation; identification; validation; and simulation;
Examination of approaches to modeling and representations of physiological dynamics; Modeling systems
at different levels (comparison and contrast of different cases: static v; dynamic; deterministic v; stochastic;
time-invariant v; time-varying; etc); Techniques for estimating the unknown parameters; Software tools;
The course includes a modeling project to be done by the students.

BM472 Computer-Aided Design & Prototyping 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Introduction to advanced computer-aided design (CAD) for product design, modeling, analysis and
prototyping. Individual use and team-based environment to design and prototype a functional and
marketable product. Projects include use of the advanced design tools to produce a working prototype that
is manufacturable. Mechanical desktop. Computerized Numerical control of CNC machine.

BM513 Hygiene and Sterilization 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

It provides you full knowledge of the lifestyle practices that result in optimal health. Principles of disease
transmission; Infection control policies, patient procedures, patient assessment and fundamental
instrumentation for the hygienist; Foundation of knowledge and strategies of preventive hygiene and
sterilization. Also, comprehensive presentation of sterilization procedures as they are now used in the
pharmaceutical and medical devices industries. The course explores the practical application of basic
scientific knowledge to the destruction of microbials in the manufacture of sterile products and the
validation of the sterilization procedures used.

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BM515 Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic molecular biological concepts and techniques
used in the fields of biotechnology and genetic engineering. Current experimentation and progress in these
fields as well as ethical considerations of this research will be discussed.

BM526 Quantitative and Functional Imaging 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

This course emphasizes the technical aspects of making quantitative measurements of structure and
function using different imaging methods; including special imaging methods as well as approaches to
image analysis algorithms; and the use of modeling or data analytic techniques for assessing function.

BM527 Laser-Tissue Interaction 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Optical behavior of random media in interaction with laser irradiation. Approximate transport equation
methods to predict the absorption and scattering parameters of laser light inside tissue; measuring
absorption spectra of tissue/tissue phantoms; making tissue phantoms; determination of optical properties
of different tissues; techniques of temperature distribution measurements; Port- wine stain treatment;
cancer treatment by photo chemotherapy; cardiovascular applications; Computer simulations of light
propagation in tissue.

BM528 Introduction to Ionizing Radiation 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Covering the basic principles of radiation and the interaction of radiation with matter; with particular
attention given to radiation detection and measurement; Discusses natural and man-made radiation
sources; energy deposition and dose calculations; various physical; chemical; and biological processes and
effects of radiation with examples of their uses; and principles of radiation protection; Throughout the
course emphasis is placed on the underlying physics and the technical issues that impact image quality.

BM536 Drug Delivery 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Engineering principle and biological considerations in designing drug delivery systems for medicals uses;
The concept of biocompatibility and its implication in formulation-controlled release devises are illustrated;
Emphasis on the use of biodegradation materials to design drug delivery systems for site- specific
applications.

BM537 Materials Biocompatibility 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

This course will encourage student learning in the field of biocompatibility, with emphasis on understanding
biological responses to the broad range of medical devices and materials available today. Biocompatibility
encompasses the host responses to medical devices as well as the material responses to physiological
conditions. The problems encountered when exposing medical devices to the human body include
deposition of proteins, cells and tissue growth leading to failure (thrombus, lipid absorption etc), toxic
responses (acute, primary, immune, genotoxic etc), abnormal cell/tissue responses (carcinogenesis etc),
and device degradation leading to failure (environmental stress cracking, wear etc).

BM541 Biorobotics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Topics include biomimetic design (why nature and humans design differently); sensors (touch; stereo and
position); actuators (muscles; smart materials); and intelligent (neural and computer controlled) systems;
the application of robotics in medicine, enhancing human movement, and following neurological injuries.

BM542 Human Anthropometric and Physical Measurements 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Engineering aspects of the human Body Parts Measure. Find patterns and symmetry in human body.
Applied these aspects to Biomechanics Science and Biomechanics design. Used international standard
Measurement table of the human Body. Correlating the Human Anthropometric and the occupational
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ergonomics.

BM543 Surgery for Engineers 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Fundamental skills and principles of surgery devices. Operating rooms design and sterilization; Computer
assisted surgery technologies; including surgical navigation; image guidance and robotic surgery.

BM547 Sport Biomechanics and Rehabilitation 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Introduces the fundamental principles that underpin the understanding of the biomechanics of both sports
injury and performance, and how contemporary biomechanical science can be used to answer two goals:
reducing injury risk and improving sports performance. It includes a close look at sports injury, including
the properties of biological materials, mechanisms of injury occurrence, risk reduction, and the estimation
of forces in biological structures. Biomechanical enhancement of sports performance including analytical
techniques, statistical and mathematical modelling of sports movements, and the use of feedback to
enhance sports performance.

BM538 Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

An introduction to basic concepts of nanotechnology and nanomedicine, define and describe
nanostructures and nanomaterials. Nanoscale Fabrication and Characterization. Characterization
technologies. Nanoscale and Molecular Electronics, Nanofluidics. The application and challenges in the use
of nanotechnology in medicine, including the regulatory issues. The use of nanomaterials for drug delivery
and the development of lab on a chip technology.

BM524 Fundamentals of Computer Tomography 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Introduction to the development and process of Computed Tomography, projection data acquisition and
reconstructions in science and medicine, focusing on x-ray data and types of Scanning; electron microscopy,
nuclear medicine, ultrasound. Physical Problems Associated with Data Collection in CT, Computer
Simulation of Data Collection in CT, Data Collection and Reconstruction of the Phantom, Basic Concepts of
Reconstruction Algorithms their accuracy under ideal and realistic circumstances, Fourier and linogram
reconstruction methods, Backprojection, Filtered Backprojection for Parallel and divergent Beams, Other
Transform Methods for Parallel Beams, Algebraic Reconstruction Techniques, Quadratic Optimization
Methods, Truly Three-Dimensional Reconstruction (Ex. Snark09), Three-Dimensional Display of Organs.

BM555 System Safety and Safety Technology 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Physiological effects of electricity Inductive methods for analyzing systems to recognize; evaluate; and
control hazards; Techniques include preliminary hazard analysis; failure mode and effects analysis;
protection and equipment design; Safety analyzer and lest of safety devices.

BM576 Biomedia 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

The objective of this project oriented course is to give students basic knowledge about interaction between
human and its environment; The focus is on how to understand human beings from computing;
communication; and interaction points of view; Among the topics discussed are biometric identities
including facial expression; body gesture; biosignals like EKG; EEG; EMG etc; The use of Information Theory
to estimate the amount of information can be collected from the face; fingerprint; bio signals etc.

BM539 Transport Phenomena in Cells and Organs 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Applications of the principles of mass and momentum transport to the analysis of selected processes of
biomedical and biotechnological interest. Emphasis on the development and critical analysis of models of
the particular transport process. Topics include: reaction-diffusion processes, transport in natural and
artificial membranes, dynamics of blood flow, pharmacokinetics, receptor-mediated processes and
macromolecular transport, normal and neoplastic tissue.
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BM559 Pacemaker Technology 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS
Introduction to electrically and pneumatically driven extracorporeal and totally implantable ventricular
assist devices. Theoretical foundations of electrophysiology of the heart. Understanding of the
electrophysiological operation and technology of pacemakers and implantable defibrillators and their
indications. Structure and function of pacemakers and pacemaker leads. Teaching of practical skills in
programming the pacemakers.

BM561 Neuroengineering 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Introduction to the theory of neural signaling; Fundamentals of neuroscience and the human neural
system; Biology of the Neuron and the Action Potential; Neural recordings and their acquisition
(equipment; circuits; skin/electrode interface; multielectrode arrays (meas); Neural Signal Characteristics
& Processing (Filtering; smoothing artificat suppression); Neural spike train statistics and information
content; Current research publications and review papers as well as state-of-the art research and
techniques will be discussed; Modeling of neural signaling will be done using computer programming.

BM565 BioMEMS Design 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Use of MEMS in biotechnology; instrumentation; robotics; manufacturing and other applications;
Synthesize and design high performance MEMS that satisfy the requirements and specifications imposed;
Integrated approaches applied to design and optimize MEMS including: integrate microelectromechanical
motion devices; ics; and micro sensors; Recent advances in biomedical applications of MSMS; Course will
require a design using CAD tool for a biomedical MEMS-based micro integrated system.

BM571 Pattern Recognition for Bio-Medical Applications 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

This course covers fundamental topics in machine learning and pattern recognition. The course will provide
an introduction to supervised learning, unsupervised learning, classical learning theory, and reinforcement
learning. The approach followed in this course is first to make student familiar with general approaches
such as Bayes Classification, Nearest Neighbor Rule, Neural Networks, and Support Vector Machines. Then,
after introducing several types of classifiers, students will utilize the learned classifiers for solving Bio-
Medical problems such as automatic medical diagnosis. Also, students will learn how to read and
summarize research papers related to the content of this course.

BM583 Tenders & Technical Specifications 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Students will able to write Tenders and Technical Specification for medical device (the correct level of
detail; Information find quickly and efficiently); Bid writing (giving tight deadline).

BM592 Special Topics I 1 Cr Hr (1,0) 3 ECTS

Title and course contents of the topic should be in a biomedical engineering related field and must be
approved by the Department’s Council and pre-announced by the Department.

BM593 Special Topics II 2 Cr Hr (2,0) 4 ECTS

Title and course contents of the topic should be in a biomedical engineering related field and must be
approved by the Department’s Council and pre-announced by the Department.

BM594 Special Topics III 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Title and course contents of the topic should be in a biomedical engineering related field and must be
approved by the Department’s Council and pre-announced by the Department.

BM584 Biomedical Engineering design 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

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Detailed description of the engineering design definition, process, fundamental idea generation, decision,
and comparison tools, It includes problem definition, concept generation, design requirements, design
specifications, evaluation, design validation, regulations, liability, and safety, The implementation of
engineering design principles in solving biomedical problems using the student's background in engineering
and biomedicine with an emphasis on biomedical instrumentation circuit design to solve presented
problems.

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VIII. Course Offered by Other Departments

MATH101 Calculus I 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

This course introduces the student to the calculus of single-valued functions. Topics include: limits,
continuity, rates of change, rules for differentiating, differentials and local linear approximations, maxima
and minima problems, L’Hôpital’s rule, related rates, logarithmic and implicit differentiation, inverse
trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, Rolle’s theorem, the mean-value theorem, and applications of
derivatives and integrals.
Prerequisites: Pre-MATH

MATH102 Calculus II 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

This is a course in multivariate calculus as a continuation of Calculus I. The course focuses on power series,
polar coordinates and polar functions, sequences and infinite series, vectors, functions of several variables
and their limits, partial differentiation and their applications. The course views multiple integrals: double
and triple, line integrals, surface integrals, Green’s theorem, Gauss's divergence theorem, and Stoke’s
theorem.
Prerequisites: MATH101

IE211 Probability and Statistics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Descriptive statistics and probability models with emphasis on engineering experimentation. Discrete and
continuous random variables and probability distribution. Joint Probability Distribution. Sampling.
Statistical estimation and confidence intervals. Test of Hypotheses. Introduction to Linear regression and
Correlation. Statistical Quality Control methods. Design of Experiment including factorial and optimal
designs.
Prerequisites: MATH102

MATH203 Applied Mathematics for Engineers 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

This course begins with an overview of vector analysis, linear algebra concentrating on using matrices to
solve systems of equations, and the diagonalization of matrices, and complex numbers. It then moves into
a study of differential equations, shedding light on the solutions of differential equations (first order,
second and higher orders) with applications. The course will discuss Laplace transforms and Fourier series
and Fourier Transforms with applications in solving initial value problems.
Prerequisites: MATH102

MATH205: Differential Equations 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Ordinary differential equations; Sturm-Liouville theory, properties of Special Functions, Solution methods
including Laplace transform, and Fourier transform. Eigenvalue problems and expansions in orthogonal
functions. Partial differential equation: classification, separation of variables, solution by series and
transform methods. Models in applied mathematics. Applications to illustrate typical problems and
methods of applied mathematics in solid and fluid mechanics, fields of physics, deformation and vibration,
wave phenomena, diffusion phenomena, heat conduction, chemical and nuclear reactors, and biological
processes.
Prerequisites: MATH102

IE121 Engineering Workshops 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 2 ECTS

General safety, materials and their classifications, measuring devices and their accuracy, basic household
plumbing and electricity, fits and tolerances, theoretical background for the practical exercises including
fitting, forging, carpentry, casting, welding, mechanical saws, shearers, drills, lathes, milling machines,
shapers and grinders.
Prerequisites: -
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CS116 Computing Fundamentals 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 6 ECTS
Basic computer skill; Programming concepts; algorithms: data types, arithmetic, logical, relational, Boolean,
and assignment operators, simple input and output statements; programming control structures; data
structures: single and multidimensional arrays; character strings; functions; pointers; file structures and
representation. Based on programming language such as C.
Prerequisites: -

CS1160 Computing Fundamentals Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 0 ECTS

3-hours lab session every week to enhance hands-on experience on topics that are theoretically covered:
Programming concepts; algorithms: data types, arithmetic, logical, relational, Boolean, and assignment
operators, simple input and output statements; programming control structures; data structures: single
and multidimensional arrays; character strings; functions; pointers; file structures and representation.
Based on programming language such as C.
Co-requisites: CS116

PHYS103 Physics I 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Physics and measurement. Motion in one dimension. Vectors. Motion in two dimensions. Force and
motion. Kinetic energy and work. Potential energy and conservation of energy. Linear momentum and
collisions. Rotation. Rolling and angular momentum.
Prerequisites: -

PHYS104 Physics II 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Electric Fields. Gauss's Law. Electric Potential. Capacitance and Dielectrics. Current and Resistance. Direct
Current Circuits. Magnetic Fields. Sources of Magnetic Field. Faraday's Law.
Prerequisites: PHYS103

PHYS106 Physics Lab 3 Cr Hr (0,3) 2 ECTS

Credit Hours: 1, Lecture Hours: 0, Lab Hours: 48.
Co-requisites: PHYS104

CHEM103 General Chemistry 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Stoichiometry of formulas and equations. Gases and the kinetic-molecular theory. Quantum theory and
atomic structure. The components of matter. The major classes of chemical reactions (precipitation, acid-
base, oxidation-reduction, and reversible reactions). Thermodynamics: energy flow and chemical change.
Quantum theory and atomic structure. Electron configurations and chemical periodicity. Kinetics: rates and
mechanisms of chemical reactions. Equilibrium: The extent of chemical reactions. Acid-base equilibria.
Prerequisites: -

CHEM106 General Chemistry Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 0 ECTS

Stoichiometry of formulas and equations. Gases and the kinetic-molecular theory. Quantum theory and
atomic structure. The components of matter. The major classes of chemical reactions (precipitation, acid-
base, oxidation-reduction, and reversible reactions). Thermodynamics: energy flow and chemical change.
Quantum theory and atomic structure. Electron configurations and chemical periodicity. Kinetics: rates and
mechanisms of chemical reactions. Equilibrium: The extent of chemical reactions. Acid-base equilibria.
Co-requisites: CHEM103

ME0212: Electrical Circuits and machines 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Introduction to the concepts of understanding the electrical elements and analyze all kinds of circuits for
medical and healthcare systems. The concepts of designing and analyzing medical and healthcare DC
circuits for biomedical applications. The concepts of designing and analyzing medical and healthcare AC
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electrical circuits such as passive filters (1st and higher orders) for biomedical applications. Introduction
to design and analyze medical and healthcare circuits using operational amplifiers such as active filters
(1st and higher orders) for biomedical applications. Poly-phase circuits, transformers (single phase); DC
machines, three-phase induction motors, special purpose motors.
Prerequisite: PHYS104

ENE213: Electrical Circuits Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 2 ECTS

Resistive circuits, Potentiometers, Superposition, Thevenin’s theorem and maximum power transfer, RLC
current and voltage characteristics, Frequency response of RL, RC and RLC circuits, Series and parallel
resonant circuits, Amplifiers.
Co-requisites: ENE211-DS

ECE241 Electronics I 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 6 ECTS

Introduction to Semiconductors, Diode; operation; diode circuits for biomedical applications: Zener diode;
optical diode, Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) Switches; BJT circuits for biomedical applications, Junction
Field Effect Transistor (JFET) Switches and Amplifiers operation; JFET circuits for biomedical applications.
Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amp); Op-Amp circuits for biomedical applications: instrumentation amplifiers;
isolation amplifiers and current-to-voltage, Active filters (1st and higher orders) for biomedical applications.
Converters.
Prerequisites: ENE211-DS

CE211 Digital Systems 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 6 ECTS

The theoretical and practical basics of digital logic and digital systems: Number Systems and conversions.
Digital Arithmetic, Logic Gates, Boolean Algebra and Simplification Techniques, SOP and POS forms,
Arithmetic circuits (Hardware); combinational circuits; half and full adder and subtractors; comparator;
multiplier, multiplexers and de-multiplexers; encoders and de-encoders, Priority Encoder, Parity
Checker/Generator Flip-Flops; RS; J; T; D, Counters and Registers; asynchronous, synchronous, modulus,
and up/down counters; shift register/counter, Sequence detectors; Memory; RAM and ROM elements,
Programmable Logic Devices and of-the-shelf microcontroller in medical applications. Microelectronic
devices for biomedical application.
Prerequisites: CS116

CE2110 Digital Systems lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 0 ECTS

The Lab aim is the application of the theory in practical realizations to enhance hands-on experience on
topics that are theoretically covered in the course including: basic logic gate experiments, combinational
logic circuits experiments, and sequential logic circuits experiments.
C0-requisites: CE211

CE 341 Microprocessor and Embedded Systems 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 5 ECTS

Introduction to Microprocessor based Embedded System, Microcontroller Basic Architecture, Instruction
Set and Addressing Mode, Hardware and Software Development Tools, Interrupts and Exceptions, Digital
I/O Interfacing, Timer Functions, Analog I/O Interfacing (ADC and DAC), Serial and Parallel Communications,
Microcontroller Circuit for Biomedical Application.
Prerequisites: BM551

CE 3410 Microprocessor and Embedded Systems Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) 0 ECTS

Programming and Design of different medical applications of microcontrollers, I/O interface with serial and
parallel connection including seven segment display, display screen, graphics screen, comparison with
medical devices applications like blood pressure devices, medical digital thermometer, alphanumeric
keyboard, Interfacing to several devices such as LED, speaker, ECG sensors, timer, temperature sensor, A/D
converter, Final comprehensive lab project.
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IX. Courses offered by Other Schools

ARB099: Arabic 99 0 Cr Hr (3,0) 0 ECTS
This course aims to develop student’s ability to read, comprehend, literary analyze, grammatically analyze,
linguistically analyze, poetically analyze, and rhetorically analyze texts properly. The course also includes a
selection of Arabic literature in poetry and prose representing different literary ages, in addition to several
common forms of writing such as scientific article, news article, and others.

Prerequisites: -

ARB100: Arabic 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

This course aims to improve the student’s competence in the various linguistic skills in terms of reading,
comprehension, and taste. This is achieved through the study of selected texts with many implications that
raise issues in spelling, grammar, composition, meaning, and inference, and the use of an old and modern
thesaurus.

Prerequisites: ARB099

ENGL099: English II 0 Cr Hr (3,0) 0 ECTS

Students will focus on English at a pre-intermediate level concentrating on the receptive skills of reading
and listening and the productive skills of writing and speaking. These will include such things as
comparatives and superlatives, quantifiers, possessive adjectives and pronouns, vocabulary building, role-
play activities for speaking, reading comprehension and writing short descriptive paragraphs.

Prerequisites: -

ENGL101: English III 1 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

Students will focus on English at an intermediate level concentrating on the receptive skills of reading and
listening and the productive skills of writing and speaking. These will include collocations, tense review,
affirmative, negative statements, synonyms and antonyms, time clauses, conditionals, active and passive
forms, reported speech, phrasal verbs, reading comprehension with detailed questions, vocabulary and
writing developed descriptive and opinion essays.

Prerequisites: ENGL099

ENGL102: English IV 1 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

Students will focus on English at an upper-intermediate level concentrating on the receptive skills of
reading and listening and the productive skills of writing and speaking. Model verb review, silent letters
and proper pronunciation, jobs and careers, requests and offers, more phrasal verbs with vocabulary
building, relative clauses and relative pronouns, narrative tenses for writing exercises, wishes and regrets,
reading and comprehending longer passages with direct and inference questions of medium difficulty,
hypothesizing, and writing fully developed descriptive, argumentative and analytical essays of 350 words.

Prerequisites: ENGL101

ENGL 201: English V 2 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

Students will focus on English at an Advanced level. Students will analyze and produce 2 – 3 page essays
with an emphasis on argumentation and persuasion working both independently and cooperatively to
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gather, evaluate, and synthesize necessary information. Class activities include interactive lectures, small
group and class discussions, informal debates, peer feedback, individual presentations, focused listening
exercises and focused viewing exercises as well as assorted reading, writing, and grammar assignments.
There will be some poetry analysis together with reading and understanding a short story and a drama
using basic literary terms and concepts.
.
Prerequisites: ENGL102

ENGL 202: English VI 2 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

Students will continue to focus on English at an Advanced level. Students will analyze and produce 4 – 5
page essays emphasizing argumentative, persuasive and discursive styles of writing, working both
independently and cooperatively to gather, evaluate, and synthesize necessary information. Students will
integrate the practice of critical thinking and reading into the writing process. Class activities include
interactive lectures, small group and class discussions, informal debates, mini-conferences, peer feedback,
individual presentations, focused listening exercises and focused viewing exercises as well as assorted
reading, writing, and grammar assignments. There will be some poetry analysis together with reading and
understanding a short story and a drama using stronger and more intensive literary terms and concepts
than in 201.

Prerequisites: ENGL 201

ENGL 202: English VI 2 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

Students will continue to focus on English at an Advanced level. Students will analyze and produce 4 – 5
page essays emphasizing argumentative, persuasive and discursive styles of writing, working both
independently and cooperatively to gather, evaluate, and synthesize necessary information. Students will
integrate the practice of critical thinking and reading into the writing process. Class activities include
interactive lectures, small group and class discussions, informal debates, mini-conferences, peer feedback,
individual presentations, focused listening exercises and focused viewing exercises as well as assorted
reading, writing, and grammar assignments. There will be some poetry analysis together with reading and
understanding a short story and a drama using stronger and more intensive literary terms and concepts
than in 201.

Prerequisites: ENGL 201

GERL101B1: German I B1 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

By the end of this module, the student will be able to:
• Comprehend very familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences and structures related
to areas of most immediate relevance according to the discretionary standards in the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the Level A1.1 (beginners without pre-
knowledge).
• Introduce herself/himself and others, express likes and dislikes, fill out a personal form, ask
questions and give answers in present and partially in past tense, set private and semi-official
appointments, describe people and things and express frequency and quantity in a very basic way
both orally and in writing.
• Communicate with native speakers on a very basic level if those involved in the conversation speak
slowly and clearly and are willing to support the non-native speaker.

Prerequisites: Intensive pre-course (only for 1st semester of an academic year)

GERL102B1: German II B1 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

By the end of this module, the student will be able to:

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 • Understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences and structures
related to areas of most immediate relevance according to the discretionary standards in the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level A1.2 (basic users).
• Introduce herself/himself and others, express likes and dislikes, fill out a personal form, ask
questions and give answers in present and past tense, set private and official appointments,
describe people and things, ask for directions, express frequency and quantity in a basic way both
orally and in writing.
• Communicate with native speakers on a very basic level if those involved in the conversation speak
slowly and clearly and, if need be, are willing to support the non-native speaker.

Prerequisites: GERL101B1

GERL201B1: German III B1 track 3 Cr Hr (6,0) 4 ECTS

By the end of this module, the student will be able to:
• Understand and use familiar, frequently used expressions and simple sentences and structures
related to areas of a wider immediate relevance according to the discretionary standards in the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level A2.1 (basic users).
• Talk about their academic and/or professional background, describe their living conditions, express
likes and dislikes, ask questions and give answers in present and past tense, ask for help and
support, make suggestions and give advice, describe health problems and talk with medical doctors
and nurses, express pity, sorrow and hopes, express frequency and quantity in a basic way both
orally and in writing.
• Communicate with native speakers within simple and familiar tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Prerequisites: GERL102B1

GERL202B1: German IV B1 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

By the end of this module, the student will be able to:
• Distinguish between familiar expressions, sentences and structures related to areas of immediate
relevance and more elaborated components like the main points of clear standard input on familiar
matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc. according to the discretionary standards
in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level A2.2 (basic
users) and, partially, at the level B1.1 (independent user).
• Talk about personal experiences with languages, express feelings of happiness, joy and discomfort,
describe own media consumption habits, describe travel experiences, convince others, describe and
report in official situations, describe statistics, write formal invitations and short emails, make
suggestions and talk about future events and situations, describe dreams hopes and ambitions and
briefly give reasons or explanations for opinions and plans.
• Communicate with native speakers about essential points and ideas in familiar contexts.
• Understand the characteristics of the official B1 exam according to the CEFR and use strategies to
overcome obstacles while solving said exam.

Prerequisites: GERL201B1

GERL301B1: German V B1 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

By the end of this module, the student will be able to:
• Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in
work, school, leisure etc. according to the discretionary standards in the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level B1.1 and B1.2 (independent user).
• Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in an area where German is spoken, produce
simple connected texts on topic which are familiar or of personal interest, describe experiences and

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 events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, statistics, and briefly give reasons and explanations for
opinions and plans.
• Understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current events and topics,
understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters, write personal
letters/texts describing experiences and impressions, write straightforward connected texts on
topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
• Communicate with native speakers about essential points and ideas in familiar contexts and about
topics of personal or partially professional interest.
• Follow a lecture or talk within her/his field, provided the subject matter is familiar and the
presentation straightforward and clearly structured.
• Understand simple technical information, such as operating instructions for everyday equipment.
• Understand all characteristics of the official B1 exam according to the CEFR and use a variety of
strategies to overcome obstacles while solving said exam and all its components.

Prerequisites: GERL202B1

GERL302REG: German VI Regular 3 Cr Hr (6,0) 6 ECTS

By the end of this module, the student will be able to:
• Successfully manage the application process for a six months internship in Germany which is part
of the obligatory ‘German Year’ for all GJU students. The process consists of finding and
understanding a suitable add in accordance with the students’ major, writing a convincing CV and
cover letter, and mastering an effective and mostly fluent interview, departing spontaneously,
taking initiatives, expanding ideas with little help or prodding from the interviewer.
• Successfully manage the most significant situations which the student, in accordance with the
currently studied major, encounters during her/his theoretical and practical semester in Germany.
This process is being achieved within a technical language training focussing on action orientated
and communicative scenarios like following lectures, taking notes, summarizing academic and
technical texts, writing official emails and texts related to academic and vocational encounters,
holding presentations, communicating both verbally and in writing with professors, university staff,
students as well as with colleagues and customers during an internship.
• Understand the concept of general intercultural phenomena, reflect and understand the
differences between culture and cultural standards in Jordan and in Germany, understand the
concept of ‘culture shock’ and potentially cope with its different stages, reflect about appropriate
and inappropriate behaviour in Germany as well as understand the concepts of open-mindedness
and ‘culture clash’.

Prerequisites: GERL301B1

GERL302INT: German VI Intensive 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

By the end of this module, the student will be able to:
• Successfully manage the application process for a six months internship in Germany which is part of the
obligatory ‘German Year’ for all GJU students. The process consists of finding and understanding a suitable
add in accordance with the students’ major, writing a convincing CV and cover letter, and mastering an
effective and mostly fluent interview, departing spontaneously, taking initiatives, expanding ideas with
little help or prodding from the interviewer.
• Successfully manage the most significant situations which the student, in accordance with the currently
studied major, encounters during her/his theoretical and practical semester in Germany. This process is
being achieved within a technical language training focussing on action orientated and communicative
scenarios like following lectures, taking notes, summarizing academic and technical texts, writing official
emails and texts related to academic and vocational encounters, holding presentations, communicating
both verbally and in writing with professors, university staff, students as well as with colleagues and
customers during an internship.

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 • Understand the concept of general intercultural phenomena, reflect and understand the differences
between culture and cultural standards in Jordan and in Germany, understand the concept of ‘culture
shock’ and potentially cope with its different stages, reflect about appropriate and inappropriate behaviour
in Germany as well as understand the concepts of open-mindedness and ‘culture clash’.
• Understand all characteristics of the official B1 exam according to the CEFR and use different strategies to
overcome obstacles while solving said exam and its different components.

Prerequisites: GERL301B1
GERL102B2: German II B2 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS
By the end of this module, the student will be able to:
• Understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and simple sentences and structures related to
areas of most immediate relevance according to the discretionary standards in the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level A1.2 and, partially, A2.1 (basic
users).
• Talk about their academic and/or professional background, describe their living conditions, express
likes and dislikes, ask questions and give answers in present and past tense, ask for help and
support, make suggestions and give advice, express pity, sorrow and hopes, express frequency and
quantity in a basic way both orally and in writing.
• Introduce herself/himself and others, express likes and dislikes, fill out a personal form, ask
questions and give answers in present and past tense, set private and official appointments,
describe people and things, ask for directions, express frequency and quantity in a basic way both
orally and in writing.
• Communicate with native speakers on a basic level if those involved in the conversation speak
slowly and clearly and, if need be, are willing to support the non-native speaker.

Prerequisites: GERL101B1

GERL201B2: German III B2 track 3 Cr Hr (6,0) 4 ECTS

By the end of this module, the student will be able to:
• Distinguish between familiar expressions, sentences and structures related to areas of immediate
relevance and more elaborated components like the main points of clear standard input on familiar
matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc. according to the discretionary standards
in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level A2.1 and A2.2
(basic users).
• Talk about their academic and/or professional background, describe their living conditions, express
likes and dislikes, ask questions and give answers in present and past tense, ask for help and
support, make suggestions and give advice, describe health problems and talk with medical doctors
and nurses, express pity, sorrow and hopes, describe simple statistics, express frequency and
quantity in a basic way both orally and in writing, express feelings of happiness, joy and discomfort
and write personal emails and letters, understand and produce comments, blogs and reports.
• Communicate with native speakers in simple and familiar tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of essential information on familiar and routine matters.

Prerequisites: GERL102B2

GERL202B2: German IV B2 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

By the end of this module, the student will be able to:
• Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in
work, school, leisure etc. according to the discretionary standards in the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level B1.1 and B1.2 (independent user).
• Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in an area where German is spoken, produce
simple connected texts on topic which are familiar or of personal interest, describe experiences and
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 events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and
plans.
• Understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current events and topics,
understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters, write personal
letters/texts describing experiences and impressions, write straightforward connected texts on
topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
• Communicate with native speakers about essential points and ideas in familiar contexts and about
topics of personal or partially professional interest.
• Follow a lecture or talk within her/his field, provided the subject matter is familiar and the
presentation straightforward and clearly structured.
• Understand simple technical information, such as operating instructions for everyday equipment.
• Understand all characteristics of the official B1 exam according to the CEFR and use different
strategies to overcome obstacles while solving said exam and all its components.

Prerequisites: GERL201B2

GERL301B2: German V B2 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

By the end of this module, the student will be able to:
• Largely understand and produce rather complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics,
including technical discussions in her/his field of specialisation and according to the discretionary
standards in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level B2.1
(independent user).
• Interact with an initial degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native
speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
• Largely understand standard spoken language, live or broadcast, on both familiar and unfamiliar
topics normally encountered in personal, social, academic or vocational life.
• Show a relatively high controlled degree of grammatical control without making errors which cause
misunderstanding and with the growing ability to correct most of her/his mistakes.
• Largely follow essentials of lectures, talks, reports and other forms of academic/professional
presentation which are propositionally and linguistically complex.
• Understand announcements and messages on concrete and abstract topics spoken in standard
dialect at normal speed.
• Scan quickly through long texts, locating relevant details and understand and exchange complex
information and advice on the full range of matters related to her/his occupational role.
• Understand the main characteristics of the official B2 exam according to the CEFR and use different
strategies to overcome obstacles while solving said exam and its different components.

Prerequisites: GERL202B2

GERL302B2: German VI B2 track 3 Cr Hr (6,0) 6 ECTS

By the end of this module, the student will be able to:
• Understand and produce rather complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including
technical discussions in her/his field of specialisation and according to the discretionary standards
in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level B2.2
(independent user).
• Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native
speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
• Understand standard spoken language, live or broadcast, on both familiar and unfamiliar topics
normally encountered in personal, social, academic or vocational life.
• Show a highly controlled degree of grammatical control without making errors which cause
misunderstanding and with the growing ability to correct most of her/his mistakes.
• Follow essentials of lectures, talks, reports and other forms of academic/professional presentation
which are propositionally and linguistically complex.
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 • Understand announcements and messages on concrete and abstract topics spoken in standard
dialect at normal speed.
• Scan quickly through long texts, locating relevant details and understand and exchange complex
information and advice on the full range of matters related to her/his occupational role.
• Understand all characteristics of the official B2 exam according to the CEFR and use different
strategies to overcome obstacles while solving said exam and its different components.
• Successfully manage the application process for a six months internship in Germany which is part
of the obligatory ‘German Year’ for all GJU students. The process consists of finding and
understanding a suitable add in accordance with the students’ major, writing a convincing CV and
cover letter, and mastering an effective and mostly fluent interview, departing spontaneously,
taking initiatives, expanding ideas with little help or prodding from the interviewer.
• Successfully manage the most significant situations which the student, in accordance with the
currently studied major, encounters during her/his theoretical and practical semester in Germany.
This process is being achieved within a technical language training focussing on action orientated
and communicative scenarios like following lectures, taking notes, summarizing academic and
technical texts, writing official emails and texts related to academic and vocational encounters,
holding presentations, communicating both verbally and in writing with professors, university staff,
students as well as with colleagues and customers during an internship.
• Understand the concept of general intercultural phenomena, reflect and understand the
differences between culture and cultural standards in Jordan and in Germany, understand the
concept of ‘culture shock’ and potentially cope with its different stages, reflect about appropriate
and inappropriate behaviour in Germany as well as understand the concepts of open-mindedness
and ‘culture clash’.
Prerequisites: GERL301B2

DS101 Dual Study Practical I 3 CH (3,0), 3 ECTS

Student and the company/organization agree on a training plan for the 12-week practical phase. The student will
be given a general orientation to the company/organization and be assigned to one or more departments in the
company. He/She and will contribute to the completion of routine tasks. In addition to guidance from the
company/organization, the student will be supervised and evaluated by a university instructor. Supervision can be
performed via a combination of field visits, virtual meetings, and direct communication with the student and/or his
supervisor in the company/organization. The regular aim for the academic supervisor is to visit the student once
during the practical phase. During the training, the student will learn about the various responsibilities of
professionals in his/her field and interact with employees. He/she will learn the basic processes and services inside
the company/organization. The student will also perform supervised work and apply their basic professional
knowledge in their work activities. Students will learn about the importance of professionalism, organization,
effective communication, and ethics in the work environment. They will construct a general awareness of the
culture of the company and develop a good understanding of the company’s position in its targeted market.
Students will get the opportunity to start building their professional network.

Prerequisites: -

DS201 Dual Study Practical II 3 CH (3,0), 3 ECTS

Student and the company/organization agree on a training plan for the 12-week practical phase. The student will
be assigned to one or more departments in the company and will contribute to the completion of their routine
tasks. In addition to guidance from the company/organization, the student will be supervised and evaluated by a
university instructor. Supervision can be performed via a combination of field visits, virtual meetings, and direct
communication with the student and/or his supervisor in the company/organization. The regular aim for the
academic supervisor is to visit the student once during the practical phase. During the training, the student will
learn to become aware of the main responsibilities of professionals in his/her field. He/she will become familiar
with processes and services inside the company/organization. The student will also perform work with limited
supervision and apply their scientific knowledge in their work activities. Students will learn and practice
professionalism, organization, effective communication, and ethics in the work environment. They will construct a
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sound awareness of the culture of the company and develop a very good understanding of the company’s position
in its targeted market. Students will get the opportunity to expand their professional network. They will also work
on a project assignment related to the work of his/her company. The project is then evaluated at the end of the
training period.

Prerequisites: DS101

DS301 Dual Study Practical III 0 CH (0,0), 6 ECTS

Student and the company/organization agree on a training plan for the 12-week practical phase. The student will
be assigned to one or more departments in the company and will contribute to the completion of their routine
tasks. During the training, the student will learn to become fully aware of the main responsibilities of professionals
in his/her field. He/she will become familiar with processes, projects, and services inside the company/organization.
The student will also perform work with limited or no supervision and apply their scientific knowledge in their work
activities. Students will learn and practice professionalism, organization, effective communication, and ethics in the
work environment. They will construct a strong awareness of the culture of the company and develop an excellent
understanding of the company’s position in its targeted market. Students will get the opportunity to expand their
professional network.

Prerequisites: DS201

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