Republic of Yemen
Sana'a University
Faculty of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Program
2020
Program Mission and Goals:
Program Mission:
Preparing graduates who are able to acquire and apply knowledge to design and develop
biomedical engineering systems and keeping updated with current developments in the
field of BME. Conducting scientific research and studies that contribute to raising the
university's status globally. Meeting the needs of community and sustainable development,
as well as, to identify and solve biomedical engineering problems in an ethically
responsible manner.
Program Objectives:
The Biomedical Engineering Program goals are:
1. To provide solid and high-quality education in the field of biomedical engineering.
2. To graduate leaders who can communicate well at all levels within an organization.
3. To facilitate a suitable environment for students to apply theory with practice-oriented
laboratory, industrial, or clinical experiences.
4. To provide the necessary engineering consulting for the labor market.
5. To encourage a culture of scientific research by providing the necessary research
facilities.
6. To prepare engineers who can work well either independently or in a team.
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Sana'a University
Faculty of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Program
Program Graduate Attributes :-
Upon successful completion of the undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Program, the
graduates will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamentals of biomedical engineering through applying the appropriate
mathematical methods; principles of physics; basic of life-science; engineering principles;
and modern tools and techniques in solving Biomedical Engineering relevant problems.
2. Identify, formulate and analyze biomedical engineering problems in a creative and
innovative way to develop alternative solutions and to reach substantiated conclusions.
3. Design digital systems; devices; and/or processes that meets specified needs of healthcare
fields taking into account health risks; safety rules; technical standards and economic aspects
as well as environment and culture impacts.
4. Use and extend appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools necessary
for Biomedical Engineering practices and for disseminating the results of their work with an
understanding of the associated limitations
5. Design, conduct and document appropriate experiments, analysis and interpretation of data
and synthesis of information from living systems, addressing the problems associated with
the interaction between living and non-living materials using modern techniques in order to
reach valid conclusions.
6. Consider professional ethics, accountability, and equity responsibilities in Biomedical
Engineering fields.
7. Work productively within a multidisciplinary team(s), communicate effectively, and
undertake lifelong self-learning.
8. Recognize intellectual property and patents, marketing fundamentals, the regulatory
environment and quality control issues for products and processes used in medicine and
health care.
9. Possess modern technical awareness to keep up with multiple applications in the field of
biomedical engineering.
10. Use accumulated knowledge to provide advice on the selection, use of, supervising
performance testing of, and maintenance of medical equipment for the government and private
entities such as clinic and hospital environments.
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Sana'a University
Faculty of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Program
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs):
A. Knowledge and Understanding:
Upon successful completion of the undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Program, the
graduates will be able to:
A.1 Describe and explain the underlying mathematical methods and theories; life scientific-
principles; and engineering core concepts related to the Biomedical Engineering context.
A.2 Clarify the design principles and techniques and the engineering materials characteristics
and how these are relevant to the developments and technologies in a biomedical systems
context.
A.3 Recognize and explain the need for a high level of management, professional and ethical
behavior, responsibility, quality assurance systems, codes of practice, standards, health and
safety requirements, and environmental impacts in biomedical systems.
A.4 Understand and give examples of design methods, knowledge tools, analytical skills,
measurement techniques and methodologies for innovative and creative engineering
solutions applied to healthcare problems and quality of life issues.
B. Cognitive/ Intellectual Skills:
Upon successful completion of the undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Program, the
graduates will be able to:
B.1 Apply engineering principles; basic of life-science; mathematical theories; and modern tools
professionally in modelling, analyzing, designing, and constructing physical digital systems;
devices and/or processes relevant to Biomedical Engineering fields.
B.2 Identify, formulate and solve the complex problems related to the Biomedical Engineering
fields in a creative and innovative manner by using a systematic and analytical thinking
methods.
B.3 Design the biomedical systems or processes within realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and
sustainability.
B.4 Consider the principles of management and its various functions to work professionally in
Biomedical Engineering fields.
B.5 Distinguish the main characteristics of biomedical systems, apply diagnostic skills and
technical knowledge and perform failure analysis to these systems.
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Sana'a University
Faculty of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Program
C. Practical and Professional Skills:
Upon successful completion of the undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Program, the
graduates will be able to:
C.1 Apply integrally knowledge of mathematics, life science, IT, design, business context and
engineering practice to solve problems and to design systems/processes relevant to
Biomedical Engineering.
C.2 Use a wide range of analytical tools, techniques, IT, modern engineering tools, software
packages and develop required computer programs to solve, modeling and analyzing
Biomedical Engineering problems.
C.3 Use computational facilities and techniques, measuring instruments, workshops and
laboratory equipment to design and conduct experiments, collect, analyse and interpret data
and present results in the biomedical systems practice.
C.4 Use rules and regulations of industrial safety as well as safe and diagnose systems at work,
evaluate performance and observe the appropriate steps to manage risks concerning
biomedical systems.
C.5 Demonstrate basic organizational and project management skills, apply quality assurance
procedures, practice neatness and aesthetics and follow codes and standards to improve
biomedical products design or services
D. General and Transferable Skills:
Upon successful completion of the undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Program, the
graduates will be able to:
D.1 Lead and motivate individuals, show capability to work in stressful environments and within
constraints, collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary team.
D.2 Acquire entrepreneurial skills and effectively manage tasks, time, processes and resources.
D.3 Recognize the needs for, and engage in life-long self-learning.
D.4 Refer to relevant literatures, search for information, use databases, as well as, evaluate
information and evidence from various sources in biomedical engineering.
D.5 Demonstrate efficient IT capabilities and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
technical reports.
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Sana'a University
Faculty of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Program
Study Plan:
Level 1 – Semester 1:
Course
No Code Course Name Th. Tu. Pr. C.H.
1 UR001 Arabic Language 1 1 2 0 0 2
2 UR002 English Language 1 1 2 0 0 2
3 UR003 Computer Skills 2 0 2 3
4 UR007 Arabic-Israeli Conflict 2 0 0 2
5 FR001 Mathematics 1 1 2 2 0 3
6 FR002 Engineering Physics 2 2 2 4
7 BR001 Engineering Mechanics – 2 2 0 3
8 BR002 Statics
Engineering Workshop 2 0 2 3
16 6 6 22
Level 1 – Semester 2:
Course
No Course Name Th. Tu. Pr. C.H.
Code
1 UR004 Arabic Language 2 2 2 0 0 2
2 UR005 English Language 2 2 2 0 0 2
3 UR006 Islamic Culture 2 0 0 2
4 UR008 National Culture 2 0 0 2
5 FR003 Mathematics 2 2 2 2 0 3
6 BR003 Engineering Drawing 1 0 4 3
7 BR005 Engineering Chemistry 2 2 0 3
8 BR006 Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics 2 2 0 3
15 6 4 20
Level 2 – Semester 1:
Course
No Course Name Th. Tu. Pr. C.H.
Code
1 BR111 Scientific English 2 0 0 2
2 BR121 Mathematics 3 3 2 2 0 3
3 BE101 General Biology 2 0 2 3
4 BE111 Electrical Circuits 1 1 2 0 2 3
5 BE121 Logic System Design 2 2 2 4
6 BE151 Computer Programming 1 1 2 0 2 3
7 BE161 Physiology & anatomy 1 1 2 0 2 3
14 4 10 21
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Biomedical Engineering Program
Level 2 – Semester 2:
Course
No Course Name Th. Tu. Pr. C.H.
Code
Entrepreneurship &
1 FR105 1 2 0 2
Communication Skills
2 BR122 Engineering Mathematics 2 2 0 3
3 BE112 Electrical Circuits 2 2 2 0 2 3
4 BE122 Electronics 1 1 2 0 2 3
5 BE141 Bio Fluid Mechanics 2 2 0 3
6 BE152 Computer Programming 2 2 2 0 2 3
7 BE162 Physiology & anatomy 2 2 2 0 2 3
13 6 8 20
Level 3 – Semester 1:
Course
No Course Name Th. Tu. Pr. C.H.
Code
Probability and Statistics for
1 BR231 2 0 0 2
Engineers
2 BE202 Biochemistry 2 0 2 3
3 BE213 Electromagnetic Field 2 2 0 3
4 BE223 Electronics 2 2 2 0 2 3
Biomedical Sensors and
5 BE224 2 0 2 3
Measurements
6 BE242 Thermodynamics 2 2 0 3
7 BE244 Biomedical Materials 2 2 0 3
14 6 6 20
Level 3 – Semester 2:
Course
No Course Name Th. Tu. Pr. C.H.
Code
1 BE214 Electrical Machines 2 0 2 3
2 BE225 Biomedical Signals Processing 2 0 2 3
3 BE227 Bioelectronics 2 0 2 3
4 BE243 Biomechanics 2 2 0 3
5 BE251 Analog Control Systems 2 2 2 4
6 BE263 Biomedical Equipment 1 1 2 0 2 3
12 4 10 19
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Sana'a University
Faculty of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Program
Level 4 – Semester 1:
Course
No Course Name Th. Tu. Pr. C.H.
Code
Engineering Project
1 FR304 1 2 0 2
Management
2 BE326 Power Electronics and Drivers 2 0 2 3
3 BE352 Digital Control Systems 2 2 2 4
Microprocessor and
4 BE353 2 0 2 3
Microcontrollers
5 BE364 Biomedical Equipment 2 2 2 0 2 3
6 BE366 Clinical Engineering 2 2 0 3
11 6 8 18
Level 4 – Semester 2:
Course
No Course Name Th. Tu. Pr. C.H.
Code
1 BE328 Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems 2 0 2 3
2 BE354 Embedded Systems and Interfacing 2 0 2 3
3 BE372 Safety in Biomedical Engineering 2 2 0 3
4 BE365 Biomedical Equipment 3 3 2 0 2 3
5 BE367 Biomedical Systems Design 2 0 2 3
Elective 1 – 1
BE374/ Hospital Systems: Design &
6 Management/ 2 2 0 3
BE375 Management Systems and health
care delivery
12 4 8 18
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Sana'a University
Faculty of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Program
Level 5 – Semester 1:
Course
No Course Name Th. Tu. Pr. C.H.
Code
1 BE403 Graduate Project 1 1 2 0 0 2
2 BE453 Medical Image Processing 2 0 2 3
3 BE468 Medical 1maging System 1 1 2 0 2 3
4 BE471 Biomedical Equipment Maintenance 2 0 2 3
Elective 2 – 2
BE475/
5 Artificial Intelligence/ 2 0/2 2/0 3
BE476 Robotics Principles and Applications in BME
10 0/2 8/6 14
Level 5 – Semester 2
Course
No Course Name Th. Tu. Pr. C.H.
Code
1 BE404 Graduate Project 2 2 2 0 0 2
2 BE405 Field Attachments and Training 0 0 0 0
3 BE469 Medical Imaging System 2 2 2 0 2 3
Elective 3 – 3
BE477/
4 Cell and Tissue Engineering/ 2 2 0 3
BE478 Nuclear medicine techniques
6 2 2 8
Biomedical Electives
Level Course Prerequi
No. -Sem.
Course Name Th. Tu. Pr. C.H. sites, Co-
Code requisites
1 5/1 BE471 Biomedical Equipment Maintenance 2 0 2 3
2 4/2 BE372 Safety in Biomedical Engineering 2 2 0 3
Elective 1 - Hospital Systems: Design
3 4/2 BE373 & Management 1 2 2 0 3
Elective 1 - Management Systems and
4 4/2 BE374 health care delivery 1 2 2 0 3
5 5/1 BE475 Elective 2 - Artificial Intelligence 2 2 0 2 3
Elective 2 - Robotics Principles and
6 5/1 BE476 2 2 2 0 3
Applications in BME
7 5/2 BE477 Elective 3 - Cell and Tissue Engineering 3 2 2 0 3
8 5/2 BE478 Elective 3 - Nuclear medicine techniques 3 2 2 0 3
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