This course gives a definition of components and units of computers and their functions, input and output units, main and secondary memory, computer types, operating systems, and data processing. Also, This course gives a tough knowledge of office applications such as MS-Word, MS- Excel, spreadsheets, graphs, networks and the internet.

The course focuses on developing cognitive and practical skills related to university life, including: Understanding the systems and regulations associated with university life. Enhancing critical thinking skills and habits of mind. Acquiring research skills and communication skills. Cultivating all aspects that contribute to personal refinement and self-development.

Review of Basic concepts of: Algebraic Operations, Equations and Inequalities, transformation and rotation of axes. Functions, Polynomials and Rational Functions, Complex numbers. Studying Partial fractions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. Trigonometric and inverse Trigonometric Functions, Circular functions and their graphs, Trigonometric Identities and Equations. Solving Systems of linear Equations. Matrices. Analytic geometry: line, pair of lines, circle, conic sections: parabola, ellipse, hyperbola.

This course is an introductory chemistry course designed to prepare students who have an interest in engineering and health- related professions. So it provides an introduction to the general principles and concepts of chemistry. The course introduces the following: - Interesting examples of how chemistry applies to life. - The matter and its classification, states, physical and chemical properties. - Study of atoms and periodic table. - Ionic and covalent compounds. - The mass relationships in chemical reactions. - Solutions. - Acids and bases. - Chemical reaction. -Electrochemistry. - Chemical equilibrium. - Thermochemistry. - Functional groups of organic compounds, organic reactions and polymers -Carbohydrates, Lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. The content of this course is designed for an introductory chemistry course with no chemistry prerequisite, and it is suitable for either a two-semester sequence or a one-semester course

This course is concerned with the study of limits of real functions of a single variable, continuity, derivatives and their applications as mentioned in the topics below. 1. The Limit of a function. 2. Continuity and its Consequences, domain and range of functions, hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions. 3. Derivatives. The Chain Rule, Derivatives of polynomial, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric and Inverse Trigonometric Functions, hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions, Implicit Differentiation. Higher Order Derivatives, 4. Applications of derivatives. Indeterminate Forms and, L’Hospital’s rule, local extrema, concavity, horizontal and vertical asymptotes. Graphing curves, applications of extrema, related rates, Rolle’s theorem, mean value theorem, Taylor and Maclurin’s series in one variable.

Problem solving and algorithm development. Basic data types. Statements and library functions. Operator precedence. Assignment Operator. Input / Output statements. Decisions and exception structures. Loop structures. User-defined functions and procedures. Recursion. Scope, variable definition and parameter matching. Use of arrays.

This course introduces the constructional geometry and basics of lettering. Sketching, orthographic projection, sectional and auxiliary views, and dimensioning. Introduction to SolidWorks and computer applications.

A course intended for students in the early stages of their undergraduate studies in various scientific and engineering disciplines, and aims to introduce the basic concepts in physics and understand the principles governing natural phenomena. The course focuses on providing students with the tools and knowledge necessary to understand the behavior of objects and the interactions between forces and energy, and it is the basis for understanding advanced physics courses in the future.

The course covers basic language skills, especially at the syntactic level: structure and inflection, original, estimated, and local inflection, as well as the Arabic sentence in its two forms and their complements. This is based on the studied texts by reading them, extracting grammatical rules from them, and discussing these rules.

The definite integral, fundamental theorem of calculus, the indefinite integral, changes of variable, integration of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Integration of the hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions. Techniques of integration: substitution, by parts, trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, numerical integration. Application of definite integral: Area, volume of revolution, work, arc length. Polar coordinates.

This course focus on various topics related to the engineering economy. These topics includes introduction to engineering economy, fundamental knowledge and understandings on cost concepts, time value of money, interest formulas and equivalence, bases for comparison of alternatives, decision making among alternatives, evaluating replacement alternatives, depreciation, and break-even and minimum cost analysis.

This course introduces active learning, team work, team dynamics, team norms and communication, conducting effective meetings and quality assessment, problem solving procedure, problem definition, generation of solutions, selection methodology, solution implementation, assessment of implementation, levels of learning and degrees of internalization, ethical decision, organization of the work and design notebook, reverse engineering and design projects, ethical issues in design.

Fundamentals of probability theory. Single and multiple discrete and continuous random variables. Probability density function. Joint and conditional probabilities. Moments and statistical averages. Central limit theorem, Data description techniques, Estimation, testing of hypothesis, Regression and correlation.

Cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Partial derivatives: Functions of several variables. Limits and continuity. Partial derivatives. Tangent planes and linear approximations. The chain rule. Directional derivatives and the gradient vector. Maximum and minimum values. Lagrange multiplies. Multiple integrals: Double integrals over rectangles. Iterated integrals. Double integrals over general regions. Double integrals in polar coordinates. Application of double integrals. Surface Area. Triple integrals. Triple integrals in cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Change of variables in multiple integrals

This course focuses on electricity, magnetism, and optics. The course combines theoretical and practical components, covering fundamental principles of electrostatics (Coulomb's law, electric fields), circuit analysis (Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's rules), magnetism (magnetic fields, Faraday's law), and optics (reflection, refraction, lenses). The practical component reinforces theoretical concepts through hands-on laboratory experiments using equipment like oscilloscopes, Wheatstone bridges, and potentiometers. Students learn mathematical principles and real-world applications, from analyzing simple circuits to understanding complex optical systems like microscopes. The course also includes wave mechanics and sound, providing a solid foundation in classical physics principles

This course introduces the function and planning of workshop, Dimensional metrology, properties of materials and their applications, non-ferrous metals and ferrous alloys production, plain carbon and alloy steels - tool steels and the iron-carbon diagram, heat treatment of steels: annealing, normalizing, quenching, tempering, surface hardening, aging, destructive and nondestructive testing of metals, workshop metrology, basic bench work operations, machining and forming operations , basic workshop processes (turning, milling, grinding, forging, sheet metal work), welding processes (gas welding, arc welding, spot welding), casting processes (sand casting, die casting), industrial safety.

This course introduces Engineering design process, Computer modeling and heuristics for problem solving, Hands-on real life and team–based engineering design project, customer requirements, conceptual design, prototyping, functional testing, preparation of operational manual, communicating design outcomes

A. The university student will understand professional ethics, its significance in Islam, its applications in Islamic civilization, and its role in the success of their work and life, along with the extent of attention given to it by the systems of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. B. The student will acquire the skill to analyze emerging ethical phenomena in the workplace, be able to predict their effects, and determine their stance on them. They will learn methods to instill good ethics and ways to overcome obstacles to their application. C. The student will commit to professional ethics in themselves and their work environment and guide others to embrace these ethics.

The course includes the study of the following topics: Guiding Issues Related to Youth Contemporary Issues Related to Security Issues Related to Culture Contemporary Issues Related to Dawah (Invitation to Islam) and Volunteering

The course includes an introduction and twelve units, as follows: Introduction to the Study of Human Rights in Islam Human Rights in International Agreements and Law Islam's Position on Human Rights Agreements The Right to Life The Right to Freedom The Right to Justice and Equality The Right to Property, Work, and Healthcare The Right to Marriage and Family Formation Children's Rights Women's Rights Rights of Non-Muslims within the Muslim Community Human Rights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Partager

This course focuses on the study of the term "culture" and its applications in reality, along with understanding its various sources. It includes: An introduction to the importance of teaching the course. Definition of Islamic culture, its significance, fields, and characteristics. Sources and tributaries of Islamic culture. The six pillars of faith and what nullifies them. The most important contemporary cultural challenges. Islamic law and its main objectives. Worship in Islam and its rulings.

Basic concepts: the definition of differential equations (classified – composition)- Differential equations of the first order and their applications: methods of solving differential equations of the first order.-Differential equations of the first order and their applications: orthogonal paths-Differential equations and higher order and its applications: reduction of the order - methods of solution of linear differential equations of higher order with constant coefficients- Differential equations and higher order and its applications: methods of solution of linear differential equations of higher order with non-constant coefficients- Laplace transform and its applications- Solution of linear differential equations of second order transactions of the type many borders by series-Fourier Series of even and odd functions, Fourier expansion and Fourier integration.

The course includes Vector Calculus, Electrostatics, Coulomb's law, Gauss's law, electric potential, electric dipoles, resistance, capacitance, Magnetostatics, Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, Magnetic forces, Magnetic boundary conditions, inductance, Time varying fields, Faraday’s Law, Maxwell's equations, Plane wave propagation, Reflection and refraction, Introduction to transmission line theory and Waveguides and Antennas.

Number systems, arithmetic operations & codes, Combinational logic circuits (binary logic and gates, Boolean algebra, simplification, Karnaugh maps). Analysis and synthesis of combinational systems, Decoders, multiplexers, adders and subtractors, PLA’s. Sequential circuits (Latches, Flip flops, Synchronous Sequential circuits analysis and design), Memory concept, Counters, Registers, System level digital design.

An overview of electric circuit elements, Ohm's law, power calculations, Kirchhoff's laws, voltage and current divider rules, Nodal and Mesh analysis, source transformation, Thevenin's and Norton's theorems, maximum power transfer, superposition, steady-state sinusoidal circuits analysis and power calculations in AC circuits

The course covers the rules of Arabic writing, including the letters that are omitted or added in writing, and the words that are connected to others or separated from them. It also addresses the rules of writing the hamzah, the cases of writing the final soft "alif" in nouns, verbs, and letters, and the writing of the tied "taa" and the open "taa." Additionally, it discusses punctuation marks: their importance and where they should be used. The course also explores the arts of Arabic writing, such as writing reports, summaries, essays, administrative letters, minutes, and resumes.

Sinusoidal steady-state analysis, three-phase circuits and power calculations, linear op-amp and op-amp circuits, transient and steady-state response of first-order and second-order circuits, Laplace transform and solution of circuits in complex-frequency domain, two-port networks, mutually-coupled coils and the ideal transformer.

Error analysis (absolute and relative error) – Solution of nonlinear equation in one variable (Bisection method, Fixed point method, Newton’s method + error analysis) – Direct and iterative methods for solving linear systems (Gaussian elimination method, Cramer’s method, LU method, Jacodi and Gauss-Seidel iterative method + error analysis) – Interpolation (Lagrange polynomial, Divided difference + error analysis) – Least square method – Numerical integration (Rectangular rule, Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rule, Midpoint rule + error analysis) – Numerical Differentiation (First and second approximation) – Numerical solution

The course contains the following topics: Introduction to semiconductor material properties, semiconductor diodes (structure, operation, and circuit applications), Special diodes (Zener, LED, Solar cell and photodiodes), Metal Oxide Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) (structure, operation, and circuit applications), Bipolar Junction Transistor (structure, operation ,and circuit applications), Analog electronics applications (BJT and MOSFET small signal amplifiers), Multistage amplifiers, and Thyristors (Structure, and I-V characteristics).

This course covers the fundamentals of project management and project planning techniques, basic management processes, Strategies and planning methods, Project planning and scheduling, Bar- charts, critical path methods, resource levelling and allocation, time-cost trade off. time and cost control, Construction and organizational approaches, Risk Management, Quality and Human resource management, computer applications

Introduction, Signals Classification, Systems properties, Linear Time Invariant system and convolution, Fourier series, Continuous time Fourier transform, Discrete time Fourier transform, Laplace transform and z-transform.

Mathematical models of systems, Transfer Function, block diagrams, signal-flow graph models, feedback control system characteristics, performance of feedback control systems, stability of closed-loop systems, Root Locus method, frequency response method, stability in frequency domain, design of feedback control systems.

Overview of power concepts, three-phase circuits, Power system components and elements: Generation-Transmission-Distribution. Per-unit calculation, Transmission lines: parameters, modelling and operational analysis, Underground cables: parameters and operational analysis

Fundamental of magnetic circuit, construction and operation of transformers, construction and applications of D. C. machines, and qualitative introduction to AC rotating machines

This course includes review of signal and linear systems, overview and basic elements of communication systems, amplitude modulation (AM, DSB, SSB, VSB), angle modulation (FM, PM), sampling, Quantization, PCM, DPCM, DM, multiplexing, line coding, baseband transmission, bandlimited channels and ISI, and examples of modern communication systems.

Accuracy of measurement and error analysis, Static and dynamic characteristics of indicating instruments, Absolute and secondary instruments, moving coil and moving iron instruments, Wattmeter of Measuring of power and power factor, Bridges (DC and AC), Current and potential transformers, Digital and analogue oscilloscopes, Analog to digit converters and vice versa, Transducers, Digital multimeter. Spectrum Analyzer

This course introduces Review of signal and linear systems, Overview and Basic elements of Communication Systems, Amplitude modulation (AM, DSB, SSB, VSB), angle modulation (FM, PM), sampling, Quantization, PCM, DPCM, DM, Multiplexing, Line coding, baseband transmission, Bandlimited channels and ISI Examples of modern communication systems.

Introduction to power electronics. AC-DC conversion. DC-DC conversion. DC-AC conversion. AC-AC conversion. Applications in power systems.

Introduction to basic concepts in electric power generation, distribution, system control, economic operation, Phasor representation, 3-phase transmission system, per-phase analysis, power system modeling, transmission lines, transformers, generators; network matrix, power flow solution (using both the Gauss-Seidel and the Newton Raphson methods), Swing equation, stability, demand response, and power markets.

Sensors (Temperature sensors, Pressure sensors, Infrared sensors, inductive sensor, etc.), Instrumentation Amplifier, Comparators, Schmitt Trigger, Testing and troubleshooting of electronic circuits (electronic circuits assembly, automatic testing equipment, CAM systems), Basic Concepts of Programmable Logic Controllers, The Structure of Programmable Logic Controllers, Binary Logic Operations, Memory Operations, Timer & Counter Operations, Data Types & Data Transfer Functions, Compare Functions, Arithmetic Functions, Math Functions, Conversion Functions, Logic Functions, Status Bits, Jump Functions, Master Control Relays, and Block Functions.

This course includes frequency response of BJT and MOSFET amplifiers, Feedback in amplifiers, Differential amplifier, Current Mirror, Operational amplifiers (design and applications as linear and non‐linear analog building blocks), adders, subtractors, differentiators, integrators, analog simulation, Logarithmic and exponential amplifiers, Op amp frequency response, precision converters, analog multipliers, Sinusoidal oscillators, Introduction to nano-electronics and comparison of microelectronic and nano-electronic devices.

Microprocessor hardware and software Models, Instruction sets, Assembly language programming and debugging, Memory mapping. Input and output instructions, Input/output Interfacing, Introduction to interrupts, Basic Microcontroller programming

ELE Senior Design Project work will focus on building a lean prototype, literature review, plan alternative strategies, and determination (experimental or by simulation) of quantities necessary for a detailed design. Moreover, work will be directed to improvise and build on the lean version of the prototype. A final presentation and report will be made of the project. Periodic project reviews and brief presentations

Transmission line theory. The Smith charts. Waveguide theory. Stripline and Microstrip. Losses and damping in waveguides and transmission lines. Microwave network analysis. Equivalent voltages and currents. Impedance matrix. Scattering matrix. Methods for impedance matching. Microwave resonators. Various passive microwave components.

The Entrepreneurship course is one of the most important modern concepts that contributes to spreading the culture of self-employment, whether by creating new organizations or developing existing ones. The course aims to enhance the ability to respond to new investment opportunities and address societal problems and challenges using innovative methods and creative ideas.

Introducing and practicing the engineering standards in control components selection and design, Fundamentals of industrial transducers and actuators, problem definition and techniques for simulation, analysis and design of different control problems with special emphasis on concepts and design creativity.

Overview of Optical Fiber Communications. Passive Optical Devices. Optical Fiber. Active Optical Devices. Optical Amplifiers, Wavelength Division Multiplexers/de-multiplexers, Optical Switches, Electro-Optical Switches, Optical Routers, Optical Dispersion Compensators. Fiber optic Single and multi-wavelength design: Multiplexing/de-multiplexing, point-to-point, Ring topology, Mesh, tree and bus topologies.

This course is designed for university students with the aim of engaging them in volunteer work and raising their awareness about it, including its concept, importance, characteristics, and fields. Students will familiarize themselves with the fundamentals and principles of volunteer work, acquire skills in planning and organizing volunteer activities, and commit to the regulations governing volunteer work in the Kingdom. The course also aims to enhance awareness of the significance of volunteer work, activate the role of Saudi women in it, and promote the involvement of Saudi universities in supporting volunteer initiatives.

Introduction to the design, analysis, control, operation of robotic mechanisms, the use of homogeneous coordinates for kinematics, dynamics, camera orientation, sensors, actuators, control, task planning, vision, and intelligence.

Introduction to satellite communication; Basic orbit maneuver; Satellite orbit geometry and types (LEO, MEO and GEOs); Orbit characteristics; Telemetry, Tracking and Command; Propagation characteristics; Frequency bands; Channel modeling, Satellite antennas and patterns; Earth stations; Modulation and multiple Access techniques; Satellite uplink and downlink: analysis and design; Frequency plan; Carrier and transponder capacity, Single carrier and multi-carrier transponder; VSAT; Modern satellite systems and applications.

This course enables students to acquire the basics of learning the Chinese language and master its major skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Nonlinear models, linearization, Transfer functions and state-space representation, Controllability, Observability, System identification, Experiment design, Parameter estimation using least-squares, State estimation using observers/filters, and Controller design based on pole placement using transfer functions

Signals & systems overview, Fourier transform, Sampling & signal reconstruction, z and inverse z transforms, DFT, FFT, digital & analog filters and multi-rate signal processing.

Understanding human energy needs, Alternative generating systems, Current sources of coal, oil, and nuclear power, Renewable energy sources including solar, wind, biomass, bio-fuel, fuel cells, hybrid systems, ocean, and geothermal, Renewable energy in a sustainable future, The nature and availability of solar radiation, Introducing photovoltaics, PV basis principles, Electrical characteristics of PV cells and modules, PV systems for remote power - Grid-connected PV systems, Cost of energy form PV, Biomass as a fuel, Wind turbines, Aerodynamics of wind turbines, Power and energy from wind turbines, Environmental consequences and considerations of energy conversion from renewable sources. Renewable energy effects on energy efficiencies.

Introduction to artificial intelligence, Solving problems by searching, logical agents and first order logic, Learning from observations, Learning in neural and belief networks, Practical language processing, Fuzzy logic and reasoning, Perception and pattern recognition, Artificial neural networks. Applications in image processing, Robotics

Antenna characteristics (gain, impedance, pattern, etc.); elementary antenna types (dipoles, loops, etc.), antenna array theory, wire antennas; broadband antennas. Wave-guides and cavities; Radiation and antennas; Antenna parameters; dipoles and loop antennas; traveling wave antennas; Aperture and patch antennas; Linear and planar antenna arrays; Basic propagation modes; Free-space propagation; Ground wave propagation; Sky wave propagation; Space (terrestrial) wave propagation; Introduction to Propagation models in mobile radio systems.

Fundamental concepts of mobile cellular communications, specifics of current, proposed cellular systems, topics include frequency reuse, call processing, propagation loss, multipath fading, methods of reducing fades, traffic engineering, FDMA, TDMA, CDMA techniques, microcell issues, mobile satellite systems, GSM, CDMA One, GPRS, EDGE, cdma2000, W-CDMA, LTE, candidate 5G waveforms, wireless channel mitigation techniques, diversity, combining technique, multiple antennas and (MIMO) wireless communication system.

Definitions related to energy efficiencies and sustainable energy, distributed generations and microgrids, renewable energy technologies and virtual power plants, energy efficiency, smart grid technologies, demand response, electric vehicles Integration in smart grid, smart building & IoT, sustainable energy research, clean energy economics.

Review of p-n junction theory, depletion layer width and junction capacitance, Schottky barrier diodes, PIN diodes and applications in switches and phase shifters, reactors and step recovery diodes, tunnel diodes and circuits, GUNN devices and circuits, avalanche diodes, IMPATT, TRAPATT and BARRITT diodes, microwave bipolar junction transistors (BJT) and field effect transistors (FET), small signal amplifier design, new devices like HEMT and Si-Ge devices, Klystrons, Magnetrons and traveling wave tubes.

Storage systems (Batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors), Building energy efficiency (lighting-lamp types-calculations of efficiency and standards formulation), Industrial energy efficiency (Major consumers of energy and ISO 50001-Boilers), Energy efficiency systems, Fundamental engineering economics, time value of money, Cost calculation. Marketing Goals, The Marketing Plan, The Marketing Mix, The Marketing Budget, Marketing Implementation, Technology and Marketing, Business Plan, Development of a Business Plan, Sections of a Business Plan, Financial Projections, Common Mistakes.

Transmission line parameters, Mechanical, Electrical design of overhead transmission lines, Underground cables, Distribution networks, Distribution substation design, Building wiring systems and Distribution System grounding.

Nano devices, Nano materials, Nano characterization, Definition of Technology node, Basic CMOS Process flow, MOS Scaling theory, Issues in scaling MOS transistors (Short channel effects), Description of a typical 65 nm CMOS technology, MOS capacitor, Role of interface quality, Gate oxide thickness scaling trend, SiO2 vs High-k gate dielectrics, Integration issues of high-k, Interface states, bulk charge, band offset, stability, Vertical transistors FinFET, Surround gate FET, Germanium Nano MOSFETs strain, quantization, Advantages of Germanium over Silicon, PMOS versus NMOS, Compound semiconductors material properties, MESFETs Compound semiconductors MOSFETs in the context of channel quantization strain, Hetero structure MOSFETs exploiting novel materials, strain, quantization, Emerging nano materials (Nanotubes, nanorods and other nano structures), LB technique, Soft lithography etc, and Microwave assisted synthesis, Self-assembly etc.

Introduction to digital control and discrete transform (z-transform), Solution of discrete-time state space, Modified z-transform, Time-response and characteristic equations, Stability concepts in discrete-systems, Root locus, Nyquist method and Bode. Digital lead-lag compensators applied to digital systems. Introduction to design RST.

Generation of high voltages and currents, High voltages and currents measurements, conduction and breakdown processes in gaseous dielectrics, Conduction and breakdown processes in liquid insulating media, Conduction and breakdown processes in solid insulating media, Circuit Breakers, High Voltage Testing, Grounding and safety consideration, High voltage substations, High Voltage cables, Electrostatic precipitator (ESP), Plasma

MOS transistor structure and device modeling, MOS Inverters, MOS Combinational Circuits, Device feature size scaling, Multi-Vdd Circuits, Dynamic voltage scaling, Power Management, Hardware Software Trade-off, Bus Encoding, Architectural optimization, Clock Gating, Logic styles, Variable-threshold-voltage CMOS (VTCMOS) approach, Multi-threshold-voltage CMOS (MTCMOS) approach, Power gating, Transistor stacking, Dual-Vt assignment approach (DTCMOS), Adiabatic Switching Circuits, Battery-aware Synthesis, Variation tolerant design, and Simulation tools for low power synthesis.

Protection system components, protection zones, main and backup protection, Protection Instrument transformers (CT, VT & CVT), equivalent circuit, ratio error, burden, accuracy classes, Protective relays (electromechanical, solid state, digital, numerical), function classifications, merits & demerits, Circuit Breakers (air, vacuum, oil, SF6), principle of operation, applications, merits and demerits, during fault behavior, rapture capacity, Transmission Line Protection and Design, Overcurrent protection schemes, distance protection schemes, Generator Protection and Design, Stator protection schemes, case study (design of a generator protection scheme), Transformer Protection and Design, Overcurrent protection, restricted earth fault, differential, Buchholz, case study (design of a transformer protection scheme), and switchgear.

Functional blocks of digital communication systems: PAM, PWM, PPM and PCM. Design of S/H circuits, A/D and D/A converters, and timing (clock generator) circuits. Circuit design using PLL, VCO, and multipliers. Design of PAM, PPM, PWM and PCM transmitters, detectors, frequency synthesizers. Special circuits for phase shift keying. Reference circuits and voltage regulators, drivers, Output stages, Wave‐shapers, triangle-wave generators, square-wave generators, pulse generators, design of active filters, switched capacitor circuits, Schmitt trigger, multivibrators.

Three phase induction machines, construction, equivalent circuit, operation performance, starting, speed control, synchronous machines (components, internal voltage, equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, performance of turbo-alternator, generator operating alone, parallel operation of AC generators), synchronous machine dynamics, the swing equation, steady state and transient stability

Human physiology, signals of biological origin, biosensors, transducers, bio-electrodes and amplifiers for measuring bio-potentials. Electrical safety of medical devices, measurements of the blood pressure, blood flow, respiratory system, clinical laboratory equipment, medical imaging, Bio-ethics.

Introduction to Embedded Systems. Microcontroller Hardware. ARM Processor. CPU Programming. Memory and I/O. Interfacing: Parallel and Serial Communication. A/D and D/A conversion Embedded system design methodologies. Specifications. Designing robust software for embedded systems. RTOS features.

Principles of the design and analysis of wireless networks. Study of medium access control, administration, routing, and adaptation to the complexities of the wireless environment. Investigation of networking issues in the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, IEEE 802.15 (Bluetooth), IEEE 802.16 (WiMax), ad hoc, and sensor networks. Making wireless work in today's Internet: supporting mobility, TCP over wireless, mobility, security, etc. Review of selected advanced topics, e.g. mesh and vehicular networks.

Models for biomedical systems, Non-deterministic nature of biomedical signals, physiological systems and quantitative analysis, Feedback systems, transfer functions and stability, Frequency response of systems and circuits, and Bode diagrams, A/D conversion, sampling, and discrete-time signal processing, Biomedical amplifiers, filters, signal processors and display devices, Laboratory and computational experiences with biomedical applications, term project.

Theory, algorithmic and protocol concepts, mechanisms, and implementations of real-time computer systems. Introduction to real-time systems, real-time scheduling, real-time synchronization, real-time operating system kernels, and real-time programming languages, Design and analysis of real-time resource management algorithms (e.g., scheduling, synchronization), their implementations in production operating system kernels, experimental studies of those implementations, and real-time application development.