MINISTRY OF MANPOWER

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS AND

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING SECTION

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
COURSE PLAN AUDIT

AND

COURSES OUTCOMES

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 PROGRAM GOAL
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Program Goal
To provide an integrated educational experience directed toward development
of the ability to apply pertinent knowledge to the solution of practical problems in the
graduate’s engineering technology specialty. To expand scientific and engineering
knowledge by preparing our graduates for employment as engineering technologists
through innovative research and hands-on training that responds to the need and
challenge of our ever-changing world.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Program Objectives
The program should enable the student to:
1. Contribute to society in a broad range of careers in the field of
biomedical engineering
2. Flourish professionally in an increasingly international and rapidly
changing world
3. Effectively understand, use, develop, and implement biomedical
systems
4. Develop skills for clear communication and responsible teamwork,
and to inculcate professional attitudes and ethics, so that one is prepared
for the complex modern work environment
5. Acquire sufficient breadth and depth for successful subsequent
graduate study, post-graduate study, or lifelong learning
6. Develop and apply critical thinking skills, enhancing the ability to
address unstructured problems specific to technical specialties in
biomedical engineering

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 7. Acquire technical and managerial skills necessary to enter careers in
the design, application, installation, management, operation and/or
maintenance of biomedical systems
8. Work independently or as part of a team in various work
environment.
9. Retain profound respect for truth and intellectual curiosity, creativity,
and integrity.
10. Recognize new development in his field and cope with future
technological advancement.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Program Outcomes :

The graduate should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques,

skills, and tools, and equipments of modern engineering, including the
use of modern computer-based technologies such as the writing of
programs, the use of professional software, and the use of modern
electronic media, effectively in the practice of biomedical engineering
2. Apply knowledge of:
(a) Science and engineering to the analysis of the
performance of biomedical engineering processes and
systems
(b) Advanced mathematics, including calculus I, calculus
II, and engineering mathematics in support of
biomedical systems.
3. Design and conduct experiments in biomedical engineering, make
engineering measurements, analyze and interpret data, and apply
experimental results to improve processes

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4. Apply creativity in the analysis, design, and implementation
biomedical systems
5. Apply the multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills in mechanical,
electrical, and computer engineering in the solution of biomedical
problems.

6. Function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and

multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or a manager as
well as an effective team member.
7. Identify and address problems in biomedical engineering by extending
the concept of simple building blocks to system level design
8. Communicate effectively through a series of peer and faculty reviews,
to include oral and written reports
9. Employ study skills and computer knowledge for lifelong learning for
a successful career in biomedical engineering
10. Demonstrate knowledge of the professional and ethical responsibilities
incumbent upon the practicing biomedical engineer
11. Demonstrate the knowledge of contemporary global and societal issues
and their relationship to professional ethics and engineering solutions
12. Demonstrate commitment to quality, timeliness, and
continuous improvement

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 DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
COURSE PLAN AUDIT
Section Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Specialization Biomedical Engineering
Level of Study Bachelor of Technology

Contact

Pre-Requisites

Passing Grade
Co-Requisites

Passing Mark

Credit Hours
Hours

Required by
Course Code Course Title

Practical
%

Theory
Hours

Hours
SEMESTER I
MATH 4130 PROBABILITY & STATISTICS DEPT. MATH 3120N NONE C- 60 3 3 0
EECP 3180 COMPUTER NETWORKS SPECIALIZ. EECP 3171 NONE C 67 3 2 2
SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVE I
EEBM 4101 (HOSPITAL SYSTEM SPECIALIZ. NONE NONE C 67 3 2 2
MANGEMENT )
EEBM 4102 LASER & FIBER OPTICS SPECIALIZ. NONE NONE C 67 3 2 2
PHIL 4101 OMAN CIVILIZATION COLLEGE NONE NONE D 55 3 2 2
Total 15 11 8
SEMESTER II
EEBM 4201 BIOMATERIALS SPECIALIZ. NONE NONE C 67 3 2 2
INDUSTRIAL AND PROJECT
EEBM 4202
MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIZ. NONE NONE C 67 3 2 2
SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVE II
( ELECTROMAGNETIC
EEBM 4203
INTERFERENCE AND
SPECIALIZ. NONE NONE C 67 3 2 2
COMPATABILITY)
EEPW 3257 POWER ELECTRONICS SPECIALIZ. MIMT 2201 NONE C 67 3 2 2
EEBM 4299 B. TECH. PROJECT I SPECIALIZ. EEBM 3399 NONE C 67 3 0 6
Total 15 9 12
SUMMER TERM
ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL
EEBM 4301
EQUIPMENT
SPECIALIZ. EEBM 3201 NONE C 67 3 2 2
EEBM 4399 B. TECH. PROJECT II SPECIALIZ. EEBM 4299 NONE C 67 3 0 6
Total 6 2 8
Overall Total 36 22 28

ON JOB TRAINING 8 WEEKS

ENHANCEMENT / PRACTICAL TRAINING 6-12 WEEKS

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MATH 4130 Probability & Statistics 3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: MATH 3120N

Goal To provide the student with the basic knowledge of probability and
statistics, along with practical applications to physical and
engineering problems.

Objectives Outcomes

This course should enable the student to: A student who satisfactory complete the course
should be able to:
1. Understand the essential laws and
principles governing the topics of 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the role of
statistics in engineering applications.
probability and statistics. 2. Determine the descriptive measures
2. Grasp the basic concepts and ideas (mean, median, variance…etc.) of
involved in probability and statistics. random variables and collected data.
3. Conceive how to apply statistical 3. Accurately estimate population
methods and probability theory in characteristics from small sample groups.
practical situations. 4. Evaluate sample data to determine if
4. Possess the mathematical skills to link process interventions are truly effective or
probabilistic and statistical concepts in to compare various system options
dealing with a technical problem. before making final decisions.
5. Recognize types of data and describe
the data using tabular, graphical, and
numerical representation.
6. Utilize the predictive power of
probability distributions to project process
performance in advance.
7. Graphically represent discrete and
continuous random variables with
probability distribution function according
to their use in random processes.
8. Integrate knowledge of normal, Binomial
exponential, Poisson, and Weibull
distribution in a coherent and meaningful
manner to engineering processes.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of the
fundamental concepts of reliability and its
formulae.
10. Apply reliability concepts through
Exponential and Weibull distributions for
lifetime expectation of engineering
products.
11. Solve regression and correlation
problems.
12. Apply numerical analysis to the solution
of linear equations, non-linear equations,
and LAPLACE’S equation.
13. Utilize statistical analysis software.

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EECP 3180 Computer Networks 3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites EECP 3171

Goal To introduce students to the underlying principles in computer

networks and design network architectures with reasonable effort.
To prepare students to undertake an in-depth study of local area
networks and wide area networks dealing with their access
mechanisms, routing algorithms, performance evaluation
methodologies, and related issues. To acquaint students the
experience in the design and analysis of network protocols through
experiments on an Ethernet LAN or through simulation models.

Objectives Outcomes
This course should enable the student to: A student who satisfactory complete the course
should be able to:
1. Understand the characteristics and
applications of various networking 1. Connect two computers together via their
technologies. serial ports and write a communication
2. Understand the physical and architectural (C/UNIX) program to send small
elements and information layers of a messages back and forth between the
communication network, along with machines.
diagnostic, design, operational, and 2. Configure a network analyzer to properly
performance measurement tools that are view frames traversing a Local Area
used to implement, operate, and tune such Network (LAN).
a network 3. Document frame interaction between
3. Have a working knowledge of at least one stations for a variety of station activities.
protocol at each of the main levels of the 4. Decode some basic frame types.
OSI seven layer reference model. 5. Distinguish network addressing for
4. Understand how features such as flow broadcast, multicast and unicast
control and quality of service are achieved. conversations.
5. Carry out network designs using 6. Configure a basic bridged network with
appropriate hardware and software two network segments separated by a
components to provide specified services bridge.
for a given site. 7. Utilize network analyzers to observe
6. Specify the implementation of a simple frames on each side of the bridge.
protocol. 8. Determine bridge operation by observing
network traffic on each side of the bridge
(i.e. determine the algorithm used by the
bridge from the observation of he
incoming and outgoing frames, etc.).
9. Utilize a network management station to
monitor and control agents in a test
network and Report on results.
10. Detail the design of a thin server, fat
client, client-server system for 1 server
and 50 clients. Include considerations
such as protocols, encryption, directory
services, recover from failure, and
reliability.
11. Carry out a simulation of the designed
thin server and comment on its strengths
and weaknesses.
12. Provide a report that support that justifies
the choices of the design made.

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EEBM 4101 Hospital Systems Management 3 credit hours

Pre-requisite NONE
To familiarize students with various systems used in a hospital/ health
Goal
care facility and their effective management
Objectives Outcomes
This course should enable the student to A student who satisfactorily completes
understand: the course should be able to:

1. Various systems available in a 1. Identify the functional elements of

hospital each system in a hospital such as:
Hospital information system, Picture
2. The functionality of each system in a Archiving & Communication system,
hospital Radiology Information System,
Planned Maintenance system, building
3. The principles and use of each maintenance system, etc.
systems.
2. Identify the workflow of individual
4. The Strategies for smooth operation of system and formulate strategies for
the systems. enhanced performance of each system,
as and when necessary
5. Aspects of finance and economics for
the biomedical department 3. Identify the importance of individual
system in smooth functioning of an
establishment.

4. Formulate strategies required for

uninterrupted operation of the systems

5. Identify the concepts of budgeting the

financial requirement for smooth and
uninterrupted operations of the
department.

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EEBM 4102 Laser and Fiber Optics 3 Credit Hours

Pre-requisite None
To equip the students with an insight into laser and fiber optics and their
Goal
applications in the field of biomedical engineering
Outcomes Objectives
This course should enable the student to: After satisfactorily completing the course, the students will be
able to:
1. Grasp the basics of laser physics.
1. define both laser and fiber optic
2. Understand the laser- tissue interactions. 2. Describe the laser radiation characteristics.
3. Specify the basic principles of operation and
3. Contemplate the laser behavior in a fiber- construction of laser devices
optic cable. 4. Differentiate between the two different modes of
operation of laser.
4. Comprehend the laser safety and protection 5. Deal with basic interaction of laser with tissue and
regulations. matter.
6. Identify the types of laser according to the
wavelength of laser radiation.
7. List the four classes of laser according to the
potential for causing biological damage .
8. Recognize the maximum permissible exposure (
MPE ) without hazardous effect .
9. Implement the laser safety requirements to protect
staff and patients from any laser hazards within a
hospital environment.
10. secure a safe storage for laser equipment.
11. Differentiate the various types of surgical laser
systems typically utilized in hospital environment.
12. Specify the medical applications of laser which
includes bloodless surgery, laser healing, kidney
stone treatment, eye and skin treatment, dentistry,
and cosmetic applications.
13. Identify the parameters involved in the construction
and operation of fiber optic.
14. Distinguish between single-mode fibers and multi-
mode fibers.
15. utilize fiber optic as a waveguide to light and laser
radiation
16. Appreciate the role of fiber optic in transmitting
radiation for medical imaging.
17. handle and test optical fiber devices and
components.
18. Outweigh the advantages of fiber optic systems in
comparison with the conventional systems used in
communication.

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PHIL 4101 Oman Civilization 3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: None

Goal To acquaint the student with Omani and Islamic civilization, their
development and significance during different pre- and post-Islam
eras, and with the Islamic judicial system.

Objectives Outcomes
The course should enable the student to: The students should be able to:
1. Understand the geography of Oman 1. Describe Oman’s geography
2. Be familiar with the significance of 2. Explain the effects of geography on
Omani civilization during pre- and Omani civilization
post-Islam eras
3. Investigate and describe the
3. Understand Islamic civilization, its significance of Omani civilization
development, and its supporting during the pre-Islam era
factors
4. Investigate and describe Oman’s
4. Understand the Islamic judicial embracing of Islam
system during different post-Islam
5. Investigate and describe the
eras
significance of Omani civilization
during the caliphates, Ummait, and
Abbasi eras
6. Describe the characteristics of
Islamic civilization
7. Describe the development, and
external and internal supporting
factors for Islamic civilization
8. Describe the Islamic judicial system
during the post-Islam eras

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EEBM 4201 Biomaterials 3 Credit Hours
Pre-requisite None

Goal
To provide students with an understanding of biomaterial and its wide
uses in medical applications

Objectives Outcomes
This course should enable the student to: After satisfactorily completing the course, the
students will be able to:
1. Grasp the concept of a biomaterial.
1. Define biomaterials.
2. Realize the importance of biomaterials to 2. Explore the role of suitably selected materials
remedy medical problems. in the design of improved biomaterials.
3. Describe the surface structure , properties
3. Comprehend that biomaterials must be and functional behavior of biomaterials.
compatible with the body. 4. Conceive the interactions between cells and
the surfaces of biomaterials.
4. Understand the role of the constituent 5. Identify the classes of biomaterials (i.e.
materials in the design of biomaterial. metallic, polymer, ceramic , composite
implants ).
6. Recognize that biocompatibility is essential to
optimize body response to transplant
biomaterials..
7. Use CAD (Computer Aided Design)
to design biomaterials fit for
a mechanical application, such
as hip implants.
8. Get acquainted with the wide medical
applications of biomaterials ( such as :Heart
valves, Contact lenses, Cochlear
replacements, Bone cement, Artificial joints,
Dental implants for tooth fixation, etc. ).
9. Distinguish the ethical and legal aspects
related to the utilization of biomaterials in
human body and any biological system.
10. Deal with biomaterials according to the
same requirements sustained by new drug
therapies.

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 Industrial and Project 3 Credit Hours
EEBM 4202
Management
Prerequisites None

Goal To acquaint the student with the modern professional industrial and
project management practices and engineering economics.

Objectives Outcomes
The course should enable the student to: Upon completion of the course, the students
should be able to:
1. Understand the concept of industrial
and project management. 1. Identify and describe the basic
principles of project management
2. Grasp management theory.
2. Describe the procedures for controlling
3. Understand organizational dynamics in
time, cost and quality on a project.
team formation and communication
including how to build, motivate and 3. Adapt and manage change & be aware
inspire team. of clinical environments in which they will be
contributing.
4. Comprehend project planning and
scheduling and cost management. 4. Recognize and assess management
processes and their evolution over time.
5. Conceive the Management function
in Medical Environment. 5. Realize the organizational social
responsibility and management ethics.
6. Apprehend the economic and finance
aspects in clinical environment. 6. Employ planning processes and goal
setting to achieve superior performance.
7. Understand problem identification,
formulation and solution.
8. Read and analyze case studies and
extract conclusions on industrial and project
management issues.
9. Design and analyze a real life projects
with problem solving strategies.
10. Compare alternative approaches to
motivation of work team members.
11. Develop effective project control system
that contributes to successful project
management culture.
12. Recognize the role of the management
in resolving problems through applying
structured decision making processes.
13. Function effectively as an individual and
in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams,
with the capacity to be a leader or manager
as well as an effective team member.
14. Understand the full project life cycle.

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 Electromagnetic Interference
EEBM 4203 and Compatibility 3 Credit Hours

Pre-requisite None
To provide the students the fundamental concepts and standards of EMI and
Goal
EMC and lead them to make rational and intelligent decisions regarding the
management, design, testing and troubleshooting of electromagnetically
compatible systems

Objectives Outcomes
To make the students understand A student, who satisfactory completes the course,
1. the sources of EMI, types of EMI, definitions should be able to:
related to EMI and EMC 1. identify the causes of EMI, and realize its effects
2. Conducted interference and susceptibility, on the performance of electronic/medical devices
Radiated emission and susceptibility through reported examples
3. EMC standards – International and Military 2. calculate electrical dimension of electromagnetic
4. EMI measurements and controlling techniques radiating structure and waves, use common EMC
5. coupling path and cross talk, grounding units, and mention signal source specifications
guidelines and shielding practices 3. deal with the EMC standards that are imposed on
electronic systems by governmental agencies and
product manufacturer.
4. specify the EMC requirements for Commercial
Products and Military products
5. describe the coupling mechanisms of EM signals,
arts of coupling, radiated emission
6. make EMI measurements - measurement of
radiated emission, conducted emission, radiated
susceptibility and conducted susceptibility,
Electrostatic discharge
7. use the instruments for EM signal measurement –
Time domain, Frequency domain and Correlation
analyzers, precompliance versus compliance
analyzers
8. develop EMI Test facilities – open area, anechoic
chambers and TEM Cells
9. use different signal probes - voltage probes,
current probes and antennas
10. perform conducted current tests, conducted
emission testing, Immunity/Susceptibility tests
11. perform Radiating tests, Radiated Immunity,
Electrostatic discharge, Magnetic field disturbance
12. apply EMI control techniques – interfaces, filtering,
grounding and shielding

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EEPW 3257 Power Electronics 3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites MIMT 2201

Goal To provide the student with the understanding of the power

switching devices and their applications.

Objectives Outcomes
This course should enable the student to: A student who satisfactory complete the
course should be able to:
1. Understand the concepts of power
semiconductor switches. 1. Define the power diodes, thyristors,
power MOSFET, G.T.O., IGBT, field
2. Understand the concepts of line-
controlled switches (SiT and SiTH).
commutated diode rectifiers.
3. Understand the concepts of dc-dc 2. Compare between different types of
switch-mode converters. semiconductor switches.
4. Understand the concepts of switch- 3. Draw the desired characteristics of
mode dc-ac inverters. controllable switches.
5. Understand the concepts of resonant 4. Compare between different types of
converters. converter.
6. Understand the concepts of different 5. Differentiate between Uncontrolled
regulated AC/DC power supply and their rectifiers and controlled rectifiers.
applications. 6. Apply the knowledge of :
a- AC/DC converter.
b- DC/DC converter.
c- DC/AC converter.
d- Resonant converter.
7. Working of different types of AC/DC
regulated power supply.

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EEBM 4299 B.Tech. Project I 3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite EEBM 3399

Goal To expose each student to the situation where he/she works

individually or on a team in a project in the field of biomedical
engineering

Objectives Outcomes
The course should enable the student to: The students should be able to:
1. Integrate the various areas of 1. Apply the knowledge he/she gained
knowledge he/she gained through the through the program into an integrated
program project
2. Consolidate personal confidence in 2. Demonstrate communication
working independently or an a team and effectiveness through oral presentations
improve his/her spirit of performance and written reports
3. Present the results of work in a
seminar and submit a properly written
and edited final report
4. Manage his/her time to achieve a
time-constrained target
5. Solve engineering problems

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EEBM 4301 Advanced Biomedical Equipment 3 credit hours

Pre-requisite EEBM3201
To provide students about the advanced medical equipments
Goal
and the role of computers in the biomedical field
Objectives Outcomes
This course will prepare students in: After successful completion of the course,
the students will be able to:
1. Understand the application of data
acquisition systems and computers in 1. Identify various data acquisition
the biomedical engineering field. techniques and analysis procedures for
biological signals including application
2. Understanding the principles of of computer.
operation and functional components
of various advanced biomedical 2. Explain the principles and operation of
equipment advanced biomedical equipment like
C.T scan, Magnetic Resonance
3. Understand the application of Imaging, Digital Subtraction
telemetry in medicine Angiography, mammography system,
Gamma cameras, PET, SPECT, Linear
4. Understand the application of laser in Accelerators, Heart Lung machine,
biomedical field Lithotripter, electron microscopes etc.

5. Realize about the emerging techniques 3. Describe the ambulatory patient

in the field of medical electronics monitoring system using telemetry

6. Specifying & defining needs and user 4. Explain the therapeutic application of
choice of equipment laser

5. Understand the role of robotics in

biomedical field.

6. Understand the alternative and

emerging techniques in the medical
field.

7. Define the needs and identifying the

correct choice of equipment

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 EEBM 4399 B.Tech. Project II 3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite EEBM 4299

Goal To further expose each student to the situation where he/she works
individually or on a team in a project in the field of biomedical
engineering.

Objectives Outcomes
The course should enable the student to: The students should be able to:
1. Integrate the various areas of 1. Apply the knowledge he/she gained
knowledge he/she gained through the through the program into an integrated
program project
2. Consolidate personal confidence in 2. Demonstrate communication
working independently or an a team and effectiveness through oral presentations
improve his/her spirit of performance and written reports
3. Present the results of work in a
seminar and submit a properly written
and edited final report
4. Manage his/her time to achieve a
time-constrained target
5. Solve engineering problems

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