GBM507Biocompatibility and Biomaterials of Medical Devices
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GBM401 And GBM440
This course gives the students an overview of biomaterial sciences. It covers different biomaterials used in the medical domain. It describes the structures and the proper properties of biomaterials and their biocompatibility properties emphasizing the different clinical usage in the human organism.
This course includes 23 lectures augmented with slides, and is completed with four workshop sessions where the students are required to deliver a written report. At total of three evaluation sessions are scheduled, plus a test at the eighth week, and one final exam.
GBM330Biology for Biomedical Engineers
3 credits
This course aims to introduce biomedical engineering students to fundamental sub-disciplines of biology such as molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics. The main concepts tackled during this course include cell structure and function, cell membrane composition, transport and trafficking, cell signaling, DNA structure, cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, genetics and nucleic acids inheritance.
GBM377Biology for Biomedical Engineers Laboratory
1 credits | Pre-requisite: GBM330
This course provides students with the correct use of the optical microscope, in order to understand the way the cells of the human body work separately and together, and to familiarize the students with the basic concepts of cellular structure. It is also a way to practice observation with details of many kinds of tissues of the human body.
GBM462Biomedical Signal Analysis
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GRT420 And GBM451
This course covers a number of topics in acquisition and processing of biomedical signals. It introduces the basics of digital signal processing then develops the different methodologies used in cardiological signal processing, neuronal signal processing, ultrasound signal processing, molecular and bio signal processing from the theory to the clinical diagnosis.
GBM472Biomedical Signal Analysis Lab
1 credits | Pre-requisite: GRT410 And GBM471
This lab covers a number of topics in acquisition and processing of biomedical signals. The students will learn the required knowledge to acquire and process different biomedical data. It covers the different methodologies used in cardiological signal processing, neuronal signal processing, ultrasound signal processing, molecular and bio signal processing from the theory to the clinical diagnosis.
GBM440Biophysics and Bioelectricity
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GBM340
This course covers a number of topics in physics, including principles of light and radiation, acoustic waves, electricity and magnetism, in order for students to understand the physiological performances of a living cell and its interactions with the environment. The aim is to introduce students to these essential physiological processes that occur every day in our life by focusing on new developments and technologies related to this field.
GIN231Data structures and Algorithms
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GIN221
The first part of this course introduces some concepts of object-oriented programming as well as recursion as a programming technique. In the second part, the following data structures are studied: static arrays, dynamic arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues and trees. In addition, an introduction to computational complexity is introduced in this course which allows for making a reasonable comparison between the different implementations of the above data structures.
GEL314Digital Electronics
2 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL311
This course offers a reminder of synchronous, asynchronous and shift register counters. It also includes: the Moore and Mealy machine; digital integrated circuits; elements of programmable logic PAL and PLA; random access memory RAM; ROM read-only memories; analog to digital conversion, and analog and digital conversion applications.
GEL372Digital Electronics Laboratory
1 credits
This laboratory consists of first an introduction to logic gates, and function implementation using logic gates and logic circuits, second an introduction to VHDL language as well as using it for function implementation, and third function implementation using the Altera card.
GEL211Electric Circuits
3 credits
This course presents the basics of electric circuits’ analysis: introduction to theory, circuit variables and elements (dependent and independent voltage and current sources, resistors, inductors, capacitors); basic analysis and design of resistive circuits and different analysis techniques (Node-Voltage analysis, Mesh-Current analysis, source transformations, Thevenin’s and Norton’s equivalent, maximum power transfer, and Superposition methods); an introduction to capacitance, inductance, and mutual inductance; current-voltage relation; RC, RL and RLC circuits analysis (natural and step responses). Topics also include ideal operational amplifiers circuit simplification, steady-state and transient analysis, phasors, frequency response, Kirchhoff’s laws and Thevenin’s and Norton’s equivalent represented in the frequency domain, Laplace transform and an introduction to Transfer functions.
GEL271Electric Circuits Lab
1 credits
Introduction to the laboratory devices. Introduction to Pspice (simulation software). Simple electric circuits like voltage and current-divider and resistance measurements are implemented and analyzed. Then, students are faced to Thevenin's theorem and Norton equivalent circuit. Ideal Operational Amplifier circuits like the inverting, non-inverting, integrator … are also studied. The Bode and phase diagrams of first order passive filters are determined and simulated. Finally, the Kirchoff's law in the frequency domain and Thevenin theorem and power measurement are done.
GEL312Electric Power Systems
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL211
This course introduces the concepts of sinusoidal steady-state analysis. Then, a frequency analysis of RLC resonant circuits is performed. For balanced three-phase electric circuit analysis, current, voltage, and power, as well as power factor compensation, are calculated. The Per-Unit System and harmonics in Three-Phase Systems are also explained. Then, special cases of unbalanced three-phase electric circuits are studied with the method of symmetrical components. Finally, an overview of magnetic theory is presented in order to explain the single-phase transformer and to calculate the elements of its electrical model.
GEL441Electrical Instrumentation Design
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL314 And GEL313
The aim of this course is to provide working engineers with the necessary skills and knowledge relevant to the process control and instrumentation industry. The students will be able to understand a whole acquisition system, and be able to design a process industry control from the sensor to the actuator.
GEL475Electrical Instrumentation Design Lab
1 credits
This laboratory introduces the properties of different sensors. Students will learn to use a computer as a measuring instrument for physical quantities such as light, temperature and others. Students will first learn to use LabView as a graphical programming tool. Then, the data acquisition board is introduced. Once familiar with LabView and the acquisition board, students will develop multiple acquisition and monitoring applications in order to measure different physical quantities.
GEL313Electronics
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL211
This course begins with an introduction of the physics of semiconductors and of the p-type and n-type semiconductors. Then, we introduce the PN junction, the diode, the Zener diode, their equivalent electrical models and their applications (rectifying circuits, limiting and clamping circuits, voltage regulators, etc.). The second part of this course treats the bipolar transistors in both NPN and PNP configurations. We define the different functioning modes (blocked, linear and saturated) and then we study the DC aspect of these transistors considering different biasing circuits. Afterwards, we do an AC analysis of the BJT amplifier circuits studying the small signal models, the current gain, the voltage gain, the input and output impedances. We finally study all three amplification configurations in common base, common emitter and common collector as well as in multi-stage amplifiers. The last part of this course addresses the subject of MOSFET transistors (the p-channel and the n-channel, depletion-type and enrichment-type), defining different functioning modes and their corresponding models in DC and in small signals.
GEL371Electronics Lab
1 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL271
First, we remind the students of the measuring devices and we introduce Multisim software. Then, students study the characteristics of different types of diodes and circuits. The characteristics of the bipolar junction transistor and the phototransistor are elaborated as well as the characteristics of the FET and MOSFET. Different configurations of transistor-based circuits are also analyzed. The work is simulated with Multisim and an electronic project ends the course.
GBM596Final Project I
1 credits
This course pushes the students to demonstrate preparedness to start their careers as professional engineers by undertaking an investigation of a research topic relevant to the profession and by appraising its practical experience. The research topic will give the students the opportunity to marshal the relevant knowledge and skills from various courses and laboratories of the program and apply them to the investigation of an approved research topic and then to produce a report of a professional standard.
GBM597Final Project II
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GBM596
This course pushes the students to demonstrate preparedness to start their careers as professional engineers by undertaking an investigation of a research topic relevant to the profession and by appraising its practical experience. The research topic and applied developed product or study will give the student the opportunity to marshal the relevant knowledge and skills from various courses and laboratories of the program and apply them to the investigation of an approved research topic and then to produce a report of a professional standard. This course requires the students to exhibit/develop a proactive approach to manage, orient and present a project.
GBM417Health Information System
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GBM416 and GIN231
This course provides students with the basics of health information systems. They will assess the basics of standards and protocols used in health information systems. They will learn the methods of archiving and data communications of digital medical images of the PACS. They will become familiar with the new challenges of telemedicine and e-health systems. Based on these they will develop projects concerning medical data archiving and management used in hospital, clinics, and medical technical maintenance industries.
GBM480Internship I
1 credits
In order to register for this course, the students first spend a minimum of two months experience in the industry, in a hospital or in a company, and live a real working experience in the field of practice that they have chosen. Afterwards, the students have to present their “job” and what they learned from it in a well-structured and well-written scientific report.
GBM581Internship II
1 credits
In order to register for this course, the students first spend a minimum of two months experience in the industry, a company, or a hospital and live a real experience in the field of practice that they have chosen. Afterwards, the students must present their “job” and what they learned from it in a well-structured and well-written scientific report.
GBM401Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
2 credits | Pre-requisite: GBM340
Working specifically within the framework of biomedical engineering applications, this course provides the fundamentals of biomedical engineering. The students will learn about a general approach of the different disciplines in biomedical engineering, such as solid and fluid biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering, biomedical imaging, neuronal engineering, tissular engineering, and health planning, and design in medical devices. Important resources including the BMES student society and career-building will be presented.
GIN221Introduction to Programming
3 credits
This introductory course in programming enables engineering students to learn the methods of rigorous software development solutions in the object-oriented paradigm. The course is supplemented by laboratory sessions for the application of programming concepts studied in the Eclipse integrated development environment.
GEL425Linear Control Systems
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEN428
This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamental principles of the control of dynamical systems. It covers the following topics: Linear system modelling (electrical systems, mechanical systems, electro-mechanical systems), transfer function and state space modelling; time response of first order and second order linear systems and error calculation; Frequency response, Bode and Nichols diagrams, Nyquist diagram; System stability technics (Routh, Nyquist, placement of poles and zeros of the closed loop); Root locus analysis; System behaviour in frequency domain (phase and gain margins, robustness); Correction of linear systems, P, PI, PD and PID corrections; lead and lag correctors, correction via state space.
GEL311Logic Design
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GIN221
This course introduces the circuits composed of elements used for basic logical operations. These circuits are the basis for digital systems. The course also focuses on reasoning methods that allow the analysis or synthesis of logical systems that are combinatorial or sequential. It enables students to realize the importance of concepts related to logic circuits in the fields of information technology, telecommunications, industrial control, and other areas.
GBM416Medical Imaging Systems
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GBM401 And GBM440
This course describes the main and advanced techniques in medical imaging. It will cover various techniques for acquiring medical images: Ultrasound imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, conventional radiology and CT scanner.
GBM451Medical Instrumentation Design and Development
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL441 And GBM440
This course provides students with knowledge of the medical devices design including ECG, EEG, EMG, defibrillator and cardiac pacemaker. It covers the system architectural design and technical implementation for different devices used in the vital sign monitoring, in the intensive monitoring, and in the imaging techniques, emphasizing on the medical ultrasound instrumentation. Medical Gases and Supporting instrumentation, such as the incubator, respirator, and others, will also be covered.
GBM471Medical Instrumentation Design and Development Lab
1 credits
This laboratory provides students with the basics of medical instrumentation. They will have hands-on experience with biosensors, biofitlers, and bio amplifiers, and they will explore the design of medical devices such as ECG, blood pressure monitoring and others. The students will be able to acquire and measure a medical signal, using a microcontroller (example: Arduino uno, Atmega) and design the algorithm behind the sensing and the actuating parts.
GBM340Physiology for Biomedical Engineers
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GBM330 And GBM377
This course sets the basic concepts for future interfacing between engineering and physiology. It is designed to provide Biomedical Engineering graduate students with the fundamental physiological principles, processes and regulatory mechanisms of the major organ functions in the body. Throughout the course the students will learn about the contribution of both the body's organs and systems to maintaining the internal environment relatively constant, i.e., homeostasis, which is necessary for all cell and organs to function normally. Particular emphasis is given to the nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and endocrine systems.
GEN499Seminars and Conferences
Each semester, the Faculty of Engineering organizes several seminars and conferences in which leading figures in the professional and academic world target future engineers with a speech presenting scientific, technical, and/or industrial topics, etc. and showing them the various aspects of the engineering profession.
GRT410Signals and Systems
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEN350
This course considers continuous and discrete-time signals and systems. System modeling and analysis in time and frequency domains are studied. Covered topics include LTI systems and convolution, Fourier series, Fourier transform (continuous, DTFT, DFT, FFT), analog to digital conversion, the sampling theorem, Z-transform, correlations and spectral densities.