Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Course Descriptions

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND NATURAL SCIENCES

UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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ARCH100 Introduction to Architectural Design ECTS 6

This course aims to develop the students' capability to design different functional units in one individual house
such as functional units for living and working, sleeping and kitchen, by using architectural standards,
regulations and architectural language.

ARCH101 Basic Design Communication ECTS 6

This course aims to develop and demonstrate essential communication skills and to teach students how to
present their design ideas graphically and in the form of the simple model. Principles of sketching, 2D
orthographic projection and perspective drawings, simple model-making of building proposals, written and
verbal communication and information literacy will be integrated within the design process and
communication.

ARCH102 History of Architecture I ECTS 6

The history, theory and context of architectural practice from prehistory up to an including the Gothic is
discussed at this course. Students will be introduced to the development of architectural practice and the
contexts and ideologies that helped shape it via lectures, seminars and selected readings.

ARCH106 Introduction to Building Technology ECTS 6

The course aims to introduce students to fundamental concepts and principles of building construction,
materials and techniques, to get students acquainted with elements of construction technologies, and to
introduce students to technical presentation of small buildings.

ARCH107 Understanding Art and Architecture ECTS 3

This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of art and architectural practice, through an analysis
of the production of art and architecture drawn form a range of historical periods and contexts.

ARCH108 Introduction to Architectural Design II ECTS 6

Students will learn the fundamentals of the design of an individual house in studio-based lectures. They will
learn the design of houses by applying architectural standards, regulations, and architectural language.
Students will be tasked to design a semi-detached dwelling on a define site for the chosen project that fits the
needs of contemporary life. Prerequisite: ARCH100

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ARCH109 Basic Design Communication II ECTS 3

The course teaches students visual literacy and understanding of design principles and elements. The course
aims to increase students’ awareness of the creative process. It equips them with the skills and knowledge of
tangible realizations of conceptual ideas using appropriate tools, applications and techniques, such as drawing,
painting, collage, photography, and model. Prerequisite: ARCH101

ARCH110 Freehand Drawing ECTS 3

This course introduces students to the skills of hand drawing; the perspective, foreshortening, proportion,
relation of geometric bodies among each other and their correlation with environment.

ARCH201 Architectural Design Studio I ECTS 12

The course establishes foundations for architectural design of individual and collective housing in an existing
urban setting engaging issues of space, organization, circulation, use, structure and material. The studio
investigates the concept of housing design in an urban context through a series of design exercises within
small tutorial groups. Prerequisite: ARCH108

ARCH202 Architectural Design Studio II ECTS 12

To provide students with general introduction to the fundamentals of collective housing design making a
project consisting of housing, commercial and business areas. Students are exposed to contemporary
contextual urban challenges, where students train to link urban site and context with program requirements.
Integration of housing, commercial and business activities is main topic of this studio. Students are also trained
to develop graphic and three-dimensional skills. Prerequisite: ARCH201

ARCH203 Building Services I ECTS 4

This course aims to equip students with knowledge and understanding of principal services in domestic and
commercial buildings such as sewage system or water supply. The course looks closely at the applications of
some common elements of building services practice, technique and procedure with illustrations, design
examples, tables and charts and theory. Prerequisite: ARCH106

ARCH204 Structural Design I ECTS 4

This course introduces students to fundamental concepts and principles of structures in buildings. The course’s
intention is to equip students with knowledge on basic structural elements and simple structural systems.
Prerequisite: ARCH106

ARCH208 Architectural Communication ECTS 6

This unit of study introduces experimental analogue and digital technology into modes of architectural
communication. It re-considers imagery, modeling, and verbal and written communication through computer
aided operations, interfaces and projective techniques.

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ARCH209 History of Architecture III ECTS 4

The course intends to equip students with skills and competence to develop creative solutions to the
professional challenges based on the appropriate level of knowledge of the ideas and practices of Modern and
Contemporary Architecture in the diverse regional and historical contexts. Prerequisite: ARCH217

ARCH210 Structural Design II ECTS 4

This course aims to provide students with fundamental concepts of basic design of building structures and the
use of major construction materials. Students will be exposed to concepts of both concrete and steel design
at the element and system levels. An understanding of practical design issues will be developed. Design skills
will be learned through problem sets and a comprehensive design project. Prerequisite: ARCH204

ARCH211 Building Services II ECTS 4

This course is intended to equip students with understanding of what is meant by ‘human needs to have
quality life’. Students will learn, inter alia, about service facilities in buildings, safety issues and functionality
of buildings, topology of buildings, how to use appropriate norms.

ARCH216 Introduction to CAD ECTS 4

This course covers computer aided design and presentation of 3D modeling, for design and documentation.
Students gain competences in visualizations of design objects, develop computing skills in the use of
AutoCAD and demonstrate visual and verbal communication skills. This course will develop computing skills in
the use of 3D modeling tools in SketchUP. After successful completion of the course students will be able to
produce computer generated and multilayered 2D design and construction drawings; complete with
dimensions, notations and conventional drawing graphics; 3D parallel and perspective representations with
shaded, colored or rendered surfaces as well as static and dynamic presentations.

ARCH217 History of Architecture II ECTS 6

This course aims to strengthen the students capacity for developing creative and responsible solutions to the
professional challenges based on the appropriate level of knowledge of the ideas and practices of architecture
from 15th century to the modern time (19th century) in the diverse regional and historical contexts with an
introduction of Islamic architecture from the Umayyads to the Mamluks, the Ottomans, and their European
contemporaries. Prerequisite: ARCH102

ARCH302 Urban Design and Planning ECTS 6

This course provides a critical investigation of the central issues and challenges of contemporary urban design.
It will present how urban design has guided public interventions in the built environment and why it is
expected to improve the physical characteristics of the built environment. This course will emphasize current
principles and trends of urban design that have to be adapted to an increasingly complex urban agenda. To
understand how urban design responds to contemporary urban challenges and issues, we will need to examine
some of the theories and models that have influenced the professional practice of urban design. Prerequisite:
ARCH201

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ARCH303 Architectural Design Studio III ECTS 12

The aim of this course is to advance the student’s design knowledge, skills, and values. The application of
research and theory to design residential complexes and spaces with strong connections to their urban context
is central to this course. Students will address its relationship to its urban context and how such relationship
may influence the building function, form, and apartment layout. The project will focus on designing a building
that makes a substantial visual and physical impact on its urban context such that it becomes a community
hub for that area and a focal point in its complex. The project design is expected to ensure that its serves the
21st century residential needs while fitting in appropriately to the complex setting and that its employs
appropriate technology to produce sustainable environment and buildings. Prerequisite: ARCH202.

ARCH304 Architectural Design Studio IV ECTS 12

This studio is focused on innovative approaches to design as art and science and on the integration of a strong
theoretical foundation in architecture and urban design with real world professional practices. The application
of research and theory to design educational buildings and spaces with strong connections to their urban
context is central to this course. The aim is to foster the development of critical thinking and architectural
design skills of buildings with complex program requirements and connections to their urban context.
Prerequisite: ARCH303.

ARCH307 Sustainable Design ECTS 4

The main theme of the course is to examine the predicament of contemporary architectural endeavor as an
ecologically sustainable activity. It involves a survey of passive “technologies” and an examination of the
current theoretical approaches to sustainability that have been recently defining the emerging models of
sustainable design practice at both, the architectural and urban design level. Through leading-edge case
studies, this course will critically examine concepts, theories, and practices across multiple scales of
sustainable design, including architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, and urban design.
Prerequisite: ARCH202.

ARCH308 Urban History ECTS 4

The course aims to introduce students to certain historical developments within urban development from
prehistory up to and including the twentieth century. Students will be provided with contextual information
adding to lecture notes via PBWorks. In order to satisfy the assessment criteria students will be expected to
be able to identify key aspects of historical urbanism and styles and demonstrate understanding of urban
development contexts. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

ARCH313 Building Construction I ECTS 4

The course aims to introduce students to the principles of building systems, construction methods and
techniques. Students will be familiarized with structural as well as finish works to be implemented in a
construction process.

ARCH352 Bioclimatic Architecture ECTS 4

This course deals with environmentally friendly architecture. It provides an insight into architectural context
in which, on one hand, the usage of water, various sources of energy, and construction materials is considered

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by its impact on the environment and on the other while aesthetics and design principles are preserved.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

ARCH353 Self Study Design Project ECTS 4

The course equips students with the knowledge on design fundamentals and aims to develop the students'
skills and competences to design buildings for different purpose by using architectural standards, regulations
and architectural language in the demanding environment. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

ARCH354 New Design in Old Settings ECTS 4

This course will treat some of important aspects of architectural existing context and introduces students to
new design in existing urban or natural context on the given site. Students will develop skills for
reinterpretation and respect of tradition and existing, they will understand importance of previous in
architecture. By the end of the unit the student will successfully demonstrate knowledge about architectural
history and shapes of some space and understanding of appropriate approaches to the design of new buildings
in old settings and the conservation issues that arise from such design proposals. Prerequisite: Senior Standing
(168 ECTS)

ARCH355 Advanced Urban Design ECTS 4

The course encourages students to investigate and think critically about contemporary features of urban
design and international practice. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

ARCH356 Landscape Design ECTS 4

This course confronts students with the main issues in the landscape design development. Students learn how
to build appropriately, through the analysis of the landscape and the climate for a chosen site and to
conceptualize design decisions through drawings and models. The main task is to explore the main concepts
and methods used in the landscape design process, to design a place for the community and privacy and to
provide a research based on the individual observation of the existing landscape and urban spaces.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

ARCH357 Bosnian Architecture ECTS 4

This course will cover some of the most fundamental aspects of architectural history in Bosnia and
Herzegovina. The students will develop skills for reinterpretation of tradition; they will understand importance
of previous in architecture. By the end of the unit the student will successfully demonstrate knowledge about
architectural history of some space and understanding of appropriate approaches to the new design in existing
environment. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

ARCH358 Building Construction II ECTS 4

The course aims to introduce students to principles and application of various contemporary materials in
building construction, and especially in finishing level. Students will be familiar with the proper use of main
construction and finishing materials in a construction process.

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ARCH360 Digital Architecture and Fabrication ECTS 4

Students will be instructed in the principles of 3-D modeling using Rhinoceros NURBS modeling software. In a
laboratory setting, students will have an opportunity to practice the strategies and methods commonly used
in creating and solving 2-D and 3-D geometric problems. Information given in lectures and demonstrations will
address aspects of modeling free-form curves, surfaces, and solids. Students will be introduced to a variety of
3-D model applications as they are used in illustration, engineering, design, documentation drawing,
entertainment, and animation. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

ARCH371 Descriptive Geometry ECTS 4

Descriptive geometry finds its real-life application in architecture, engineering and science. It deals with
physical environment where all the things we can see around us, and their relations are perceived from
geometrical point of view. Descriptive geometry course teaches students to solve problems in three-
dimensional geometry by generating two-dimension pictures. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

ARCH372 Compositions in Architecture ECTS 4

The course aims to introduce students to advanced architectural composition. Students will learn the
principles of composition and complex relations between various forms and as well as their impact on the
surroundings. The course is design to improve students’ critical thinking in design and decision making in the
field of architectural form. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

ARCH373 Interior Design ECTS 4

Interior Design course is seen as an introduction to the theories and practices of contemporary interior design.
Students will acquire an understanding of the theories, concepts and techniques employed by interior
designers, allowing them to utilize the same skills and knowledge in their own designs. Prerequisite: Junior
Standing (108 ECTS)

ARCH375 Perspective and Shadows ECTS 4

Students will explore light, shade and shadows through practical sketching as well as by experimenting with
3D Digital Technology. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

ARCH376 History of Art ECTS 4

The history, theory and context of art practice from prehistory to and including the twentieth century.
Students will be introduced to some of the most significant developments in the visual arts and gain and
understanding of how they might be interpreted and how themes represented, and techniques employed
have been utilized in architectural practice. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

ARCH377 Architectural Anthropology ECTS 4

The course seeks to explore commonalities between two fields, architecture and anthropology, such as spatial
organization, forms of human habitation and accommodation, human interaction and social environment. The
course also seeks to encourage students to think about significant differences, which may be reflected through
temporality, communication and normatively. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

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ARCH380 Work Placement/Internship1 ECTS 6

Work placement aims to expose students the real working environment. Students are expected to familiarize
themselves with the real building construction sites and building techniques or the design office environment.
During the work placement students are expected to appraise various construction phases during the building
construction process, examine relations in studio design office environment, compare various design phases
as well as their accuracy and quality, and create the presentation of designs ideas graphically and verbally for
various design phases.

ARCH401 Architectural Heritage Conservation ECTS 4

This course aims to expose students to the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of sustainable
integrated conservation as well as to stimulate and encourage intellectual inquiry and research of cultural
heritage so as to ensure students develop basic knowledge on heritage protection required to function as
responsible architects and urban planners in the historic environments.

ARCH402 Contemporary Architectural Theory ECTS 4

The course deals with an analysis of theories affecting architectural practice from the modern through to the
postmodern. Students will gain an understanding of how changes in architectural and critical theory have
shaped architectural practice.

ARCH403 Management in Architecture ECTS 4

The course will provide students with the sound view of project management in general and its tools and
techniques, the relationship between project management and architectural design, management and follows
up of construction project, way it matters and how to achieve the best practice in the field of management in
architecture. It will introduce different project phases and activities necessary for successful project
completion. Students will understand the significance of the project management and its relation to design
and construction process and the roles of the different participants in the construction project life cycle.

ARCH405 Architectural Design Studio V ECTS 12

The objective of the unit is to prepare a schematic and developed design for complex public building project
with an emphasis on interrelationships of spaces and specialist functions, including, public interface, public
assembly and functional performance. Projects will have an emphasis on designing in a ‘heritage’ site with a
range of environmental issues. On successful completion of this unit of study students will develop concepts

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An internship experience provides the student with an opportunity to explore career interests while applying
knowledge, skills and competences gained in the classroom in a work setting. The experience IMPORTANT
NOTE ON WORK PLACEMENT: The student is expected to: 1. Familiarise himself/herself with the IUS Procedures and Rules for Work
Placement/Internship 2. Arrive at work as scheduled, ready to work, and stay for the agreed upon time 3. Present him/herself in a professional manner
at all times, including being appropriately dressed for a particular workplace. 4. Communicate any concerns with their supervisor and the internship
coordinator in a timely manner and respectfully. 5. Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in what the company is doing; ask questions and take initiative
as appropriate. 6. Complete and submit their internship file by designated deadlines. 7. Keep track of and accurately report internship hours worked.
(Completion of the work is assigned by the employee. Report of the performed work is also checked by the Program Coordinator at the end of the
semester. The internship could be evaluated as ACCEPTED, REJECTED or INCOMPLETE. In order for students to receive 6 ECTS, the internship report
needs to be ACCEPTED.)

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to justify a design with references to an urban site as well as strategies for public buildings. Prerequisite:
ARCH304

ARCH406 Final Design Studio ECTS 12

In this course, students will have worked closely with a tutor on a unique project, absorbing the key issues
informing the project and demonstrating an ability to translate these issues into a design project. The objective
of the unit is to prepare a schematic and developed design for complex residential or public building project
with an emphasis on interrelationships of spaces and specialist functions, including, public interface, public
assembly and functional performance. On successful completion of this unit of study students will develop
concepts to justify a design with references to an urban site as well as strategies for public buildings. Students
will be able to identify the functional needs and uses of public buildings and present ideas and designs
graphically and verbally. They also develop knowledge for analysis of design theories, processes and
architectural positions and develop the ability to use them creatively. Prerequisite: ARCH405

ARCH408 Building Physics ECTS 4

This course aims to equip students with the skills and competences so that they learn how to analyze building
interior environment and determine occupant comfort, analyze heat and moisture transport through building
envelope, assess potential heat bridges in building envelope, and to combine building materials to achieve
optimum building operation.

ARCH411 Lightning and Acoustics ECTS 4

The course seeks to equip students with understanding of scientific principles of architectural lightening and
acoustics and their application in different stages of design and construction processes. Prerequisite: Senior
Standing (168 ECTS)

ARCH412 Advanced Building Construction ECTS 4

This course aims to develop the students' capability to recognize, find and apply the proper construction
systems and material for complex buildings, addressing the huge spans and demanding structures challenges.
Prerequisites: ARCH210, ARCH312

ARCH413 Principles of Facade Construction ECTS 4

This course deals with instructing students in technologies used in façade constructions, performance
requirements, primary and secondary insulation, façade as exterior interface and as a user comfort.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

ARCH414 Introduction to Islamic Architecture ECTS 4

This course aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of Islamic architecture through major
dynastic periods. The primary focus is on the formation and background of Islamic architecture, then major
forms, styles, and decoration of a certain period. Students will also learn architectural characteristics of major
monuments, from the formation period, through classical age, and until the end in XVIII century. Prerequisite:
Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

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ARCH415 Conservation Methods ECTS 4

This course seeks to explore the established stages of architectural conservation of buildings, and challenges
students to critically think about the importance of building conservation.

ARCH416 Issues in Contemporary Architecture and Urban Design Practice ECTS 4

The course seeks to engage students in the critical thinking about contemporary development challenges,
which demand for architecture response. Contemporary issues, such as climate change, social crises,
migration, architecture solutions and students will be challenged to approach them in interdisciplinary
manner. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

ARCH417 History of Design ECTS 4

The history, theory and context of design practice from the industrial revolution up to and including the
twentieth century. Students will be introduced to some of the most significant developments in design practice
and gain and understanding of how they might be interpreted and how themes represented, and techniques
employed have been utilized in architectural practice. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

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BIO301 Molecular Biology ECTS 6

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a thorough background and understanding of the basic
principles of molecular biology. The lectures cover molecular biology from the history and the "central dogma"
to eukaryotic and prokaryotic DNA biosynthesis; chromosomal structure and function and eukaryotic and
prokaryotic gene structure and function (DNA replication, transcription and translation), and how they relate
to basic biological and chemical concepts. After successful course completion, the students will have chance
to learn biology laboratory techniques (see BIO312).

BIO303 Genetics II ECTS 6

This course aims to improve students' understanding of genetics at molecular level. It also provides
information to extend their knowledge about different genetics related issues and to help them thinking in an
analytical way.

BIO305 Biochemistry II ECTS 6

The course covers the study of the biochemical reactions with an emphasis on metabolism of carbohydrates,
lipids, amino acids and nucleotides, and the chemistry of signal transduction. Further, it includes critical
thinking and analytical skills to solve problems and discuss cases related to metabolism and disease by
acquiring and synthesizing scientific information from a variety of sources. Prerequisite: NS207

BIO306 General Microbiology ECTS 6

Topics include general principles of microbiology, structure and function of microbial cells, growth and control
of microorganisms. Also, molecular biology of bacteria and archaea is briefly explained during the courses.
Further, the course covers in detail viruses including viral structures, classification of viruses and host invasion,

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as well as the principles of microbiology with emphasis of industrial application of microbiology (food science,
agriculture and biotechnology) and human disease.

BIO308 Plant Structure and Physiology ECTS 6

This course explores the principles of the structural organization and function of plants emphasizing cellular
structure and physiology, anatomy, genetics, growth and the diversity of plants. This course covers the
morphology and anatomy of plant parts (roots, stem, leaves). In addition, the modification of plant parts will
be covered in relation to cells and tissues of plants. The physiology part covers the main physiological
processes; plant –water relationship, photosynthesis, respiration, plant growth regulators and secondary
products. The objective of the course is to understand functional relations between plant structure and
physiology processes. Further, in correlated environmental influences on the rate of physiological processes
in plants by discussing physiological processes in plant and mechanism of plant defense. Prerequisite: Junior
Standing (108 ECTS)

BIO310 Bioinformatics ECTS 6

This course introduces students to the usage of biological databases and available software in order to study
biological phenomena. It begins by covering nucleic acid and protein primary sequences, and their study from
various aspects, including pair wise and multiple sequence alignment, search for conserved regions and
phylogenetic tree construction. Later, the focus shifts on proteins and the analysis of their secondary and
tertiary structures, as well as domains, in order to study the function of proteins. Finally, this course also covers
interactome analysis, which is the study of interactions between different proteins. Prerequisite: NS103.

BIO311 Biosensors ECTS 6

The course is intended to provide a broad introduction to the field of biosensors, design and performance
analysis. Fundamental application of biosensor theory will be demonstrated, including recognition,
transduction, signal acquisition, and post processing/data analysis. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

BIO312 Techniques in Molecular Biology ECTS 6

This course covers fundamental molecular biology techniques relevant for genetic applications and study and
control of biological systems. It focuses on the study of proteins, their detection, quantification and isolation.
Moreover, the course also covers techniques for the study of nucleic acids, including plasmid DNA isolation
using different methods, digestion of DNA using restriction enzymes, separation and analysis of nucleic acids
using gel electrophoresis, DNA quantification and polymerase chain reaction. Prerequisite: BIO301.

BIO313 Chemical Engineering ECTS 6

Students are expected to gain basic professional competences in chemical engineering by combining their pre-
knowledge in multiple disciplines. This course introduces students to the problem-solving techniques and
fundamentals of chemical engineering knowledge. The course covers topics related to fluid mechanics and
thermodynamics. In addition, it will show the students how to cope with professional issues regarded to
chemical engineering (reactors, biotechnology applications), by using mathematical formulations in chemical
applications. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

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BIO314 Neuroanatomy ECTS 6

The neuroanatomy course provides a broad overview of the structure and function of the central nervous
system, with a principal focus on issues relevant to clinical neurology. Students will learn to identify the major
features of the brain and spinal cord and to understand the structural and functional relationships between
these structures and to apply this knowledge to the clinical situation. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

BIO424 Introduction to Forensic Science ECTS 6

This course will introduce students to the identification and evaluation of biological evidence in criminal
matters using DNA technologies. This includes methods routinely used for the isolation of DNA from cells and
techniques applied to DNA quantization, electrophoretic separation, sequence determination, as well as data
interpretation, analysis, and reporting. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

BIO425 Bioengineering Principles ECTS 6

This course covers the fundamental principles of design, application and optimization of biologically relevant
processes. Special emphasis is given to the thermodynamics of bioreactors besides to scale-up, monitoring,
measurement and control of bio-reaction and subsequent purification of bio-products. Prerequisite: Junior
Standing (108 ECTS)

BIO426 Bioethics ECTS 6

This course explores ethical questions that arise in bio-engineering and the biological sciences. Course
considers the following issues (perhaps together with others): the social responsibilities of bioengineers,
sampling patient’s bio-materials, reproductive ethics, personalized medicine and the use of technologies for
genetic screening and manipulation. Throughout, the course focus will be on moral questions about how
decisions in these domains should be made. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

BIO427 Cell and Tissues Culture Engineering ECTS 6

This course seeks to equip students with the knowledge on cell culture technology and introduce them to
tissue engineering. Cell culture has become one of the major tools used in variety of disciplines of the life
sciences today. Topics cover cell culture requirements and equipment, safety and aseptic manipulation, cell
types and categories, storage and cell culture sourcing. It also cover methods such as maintaining, sub-
culturing, cell quantification and density and contamination assessment. Practical exercises include common
assays and protocols used in mammalian cell culture (viability, apoptosis and cell death measurement,
proliferation assays). Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

BIO428 Structural Biology ECTS 6

This course provides an opportunity for students to establish or advance their understanding of research
through critical exploration of research language, ethics, and approaches. The course introduces the language
of research, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research process within quantitative,
qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Participants will use these theoretical underpinnings to begin to
critically review literature relevant to their field or interests. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

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BIO370 Work Placement/Internship2 ECTS 6

An internship experience provides the student with an opportunity to explore career interests while applying
knowledge, skills and competences gained in the classroom in a work setting. The experience also helps
students gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn and provides an opportunity to build professional
networks. Apart from developing communication skills and gaining practical experience within business
environment in the selected field of studies, internship helps students identify skills which need to be further
developed, as well as gain better understanding about future career options. Prerequisite: Junior Standing
(108 ECTS)

BIO401 Biotechnology ECTS 6

This course covers the concepts and principles of biotechnology and its various application fields such as
medical, agricultural or environmental biotechnology. The potential of biotechnology in the context of
sustainable development is also included. The course also gives special emphasis on key scientific discoveries
and inventions boosting biotech industry besides to ethical concerns raised around the biotechnology
industry. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

BIO402 Molecular Evolution ECTS 6

This course covers theoretical introduction to evolutionary processes that have changed the genetic material
over time, considers all different types of genetic mutations. Further, it explains the dynamics of genes in
populations and several aspects of evolutionary change at the molecular level; diversity and organization of
genomes, focusing of possible factors responsible for genetic changes. In addition, the course aims to correlate
molecular techniques, bioinformatics and evolutionary biostatistics used to understand molecular evolution.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

BIO403 Plant Pathogenesis ECTS 6

This course covers the introduction to plant-microbe associations, types of plant-pathogen interactions,
important taxonomic groups of pathogens, major fungal taxa; symbiotic and non-pathogenic associations: life
in the rhizosphere, nitrogen fixing organisms, mycorrhizal fungi. It covers plant pathogenesis and the
development of disease by defining the symptoms and terminology. Some example of diseases caused by
(fungi, bacteria and viruses) will be covered. It explains the mechanisms, chemical and mechanical actions of
pathogens, on the physiology of the host. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS).

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IMPORTANT NOTE ON INTERNSHIP/WORK PLACEMENT: The student is expected to: 1. Familiarise himself/herself with the IUS
Procedures and Rules for Work Placement/Internship 2. Arrive at work as scheduled, ready to work, and stay for the agreed upon time 3. Present
him/herself in a professional manner at all times, including being appropriately dressed for a particular workplace. 4. Communicate any concerns with
their supervisor and the internship coordinator in a timely manner and respectfully. 5. Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in what the company is
doing; ask questions and take initiative as appropriate. 6. Complete and submit their internship file by designated deadlines. 7. Keep track of and
accurately report internship hours worked. (Completion of the work is assigned by the employee. Report of the performed work is also checked by the
Program Coordinator at the end of the semester. The internship could be evaluated as ACCEPTED, REJECTED or INCOMPLETE. In order for students to
receive 6 ECTS, the internship report needs to be ACCEPTED.)

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BIO404 Agricultural Biotechnology ECTS 6

This course aims to teach students scientific basis of different issues in agricultural biotechnology. It will help
them to understand scientific, ecological and sociological facts of biotechnology in agriculture, food
production and marketing. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS).

BIO406 Biomechanics ECTS 6

The purpose of the course is to introduce the foundational concepts for understanding both the laws of
mechanics and the typical tissue responses trough the analysis of the musculoskeletal systems using principles
of engineering mechanics. Principles of biomechanics are also applied to the design of medical devices and
bioengineered tissues. Topics include forces, moments of forces, free body diagrams, principal stresses,
transverse shear stresses and beam loading. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS).

BIO407 Protein Engineering ECTS 6

The course aims to introduce students to fundamental principles of protein engineering. It starts with the basic
review of protein structure, including amino acids, orders of protein structure and structure-function relation.
It then covers different types of proteins with specific focus on fibrous proteins, membrane proteins, and
enzymes. Later on, it focuses on techniques used to study proteins, including their expression, purification and
characterization. Finally, it covers other aspects of protein science like folding, interactions, and determination
of 3-D structure. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

BIO408 Modeling and Simulation of Biomolecular Processes ECTS 6

This course serves as an introductory class for modeling of biological processes and systems with a special
emphasis on the integration of systems description, model designs and computer code implementation. In
includes computational studies based on algorithms that represent physical models of important biological
processes and take into account the underlying physics and chemistry of the biomolecular building blocks,
both microscopically and macroscopically. Further, it explains Integrated Development Environments to
implement and debug computer codes. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS).

BIO409 Immunology ECTS 6

This course teaches students fundamentals of immunology with emphasis on biochemical and molecular
approaches. The course will be focused on the study of the immune system and its application in medicine
and biotechnology. Topics include antigens, B and T cell development, innate and adoptive immunity, genes
of the immunoglobulin superfamily, complement, immunological and immunochistochemical assays, and
hybridoma technology. Prerequisite: NS205

BIO410 Ecology and Environmental Engineering ECTS 6

This course seeks to improve the understanding of the flow of energy and materials through ecosystems and
the regulation of the distribution and abundance of organisms, explaining the structure and function of
populations, communities within ecosystems; comparative habitat ecology and natural selection. In addition,
it explains the fundamental principles of micro-cosmology, restoration ecology, solid waste water treatment
and the ecological engineering issues in relation to economics and society. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108
ECTS)

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BIO411 Mammalian Physiology ECTS 6

This course explains the main concepts that are at the core of mammalian anatomy and physiology with a
specific focus on humans. Topics include the tissue level of organization, support and movement
(integumentary system and muscle), regulation, integration and control of the nervous system and endocrine
system. Also, other systems of the body are introduced to students such as cardiovascular, digestive, and
urinary systems. Prerequisite: NS205.

BIO412 Special Topics in Bioengineering ECTS 6

This course covers selected topics in biological and biomedical engineering, delivered by prominent local and
regional guest lecturers, experts in one or more of the following areas: biotechnology, genetic engineering,
biomedical engineering etc. Through power point presentations and illustrations, they discuss their projects
and research topics with the students. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS).

BIO414 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology ECTS 6

This course covers major concepts of pharmaceutical biotechnology including preclinical and clinical drug
development, biopharmaceuticals, molecular target-based drug development, and employment of DNA-
microarrays in the evaluation of novel drug targets. It also focuses on significance of use of microbial synthesis
of biological molecules, biopolymers, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, gene therapy,
pharmacogenomics, and personalized medicine. Moreover, regulatory issues related to the biopharmaceutical
approval process are also covered, as well as the ethical and social implications of modern biotechnology.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS).

BIO415 Genetic Engineering ECTS 6

This course covers the subjects of recombinant DNA technology. The topics are focused on the concepts,
methodologies and tools for gene isolation, cloning and manipulation, including application of restriction
endonucleases and other DNA modification enzymes, amplification of DNA sequences using the polymerase
chain reaction (PCR), detection of DNA using hybridization (Southern blotting, colony screening), properties of
cloning vectors and their use in constructing genomic and cDNA libraries, DNA sequencing and sequence
analysis, creating and detecting mutations in DNA and introducing these mutations into a genome by specific
methods such as homologous recombination in embryonic stem cells. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS).

BIO416 Population Genetics ECTS 6

Study of molecular genetic variation in natural populations; effects of selection, inbreeding, random drift,
migration, and mutation on DNA and protein polymorphisms; the forces that affect gene frequencies in
populations of plants and animals. The course includes both theoretical and empirical studies from the current
literature. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS).

BIO417 Molecular Diagnostics ECTS 6

This course offers fundamentals of clinical diagnosis and management of disease by molecular biology
laboratory methods. Two broad areas will be addressed: molecular diseases/variants; and molecular methods
to diagnose and monitor disease. Disorders due to inherited or acquired molecular defects such as errors of
metabolism, hemoglobinopathies, leukemia, lymphoma, and cystic fibrosis are discussed. The discussion of

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molecular approaches to diagnosing and monitoring these diseases will span the conventional methods of
PCR, gel electrophoresis and Southern Blotting to Real-time PCR. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

BIO418 Virology ECTS 6

Course about viruses and their host cell - biochemistry and molecular biology of viral infections. Topics include
the physical and chemical nature of viruses, methods of cultivation and assay, modes of replication,
characteristics of major viral groups, and the mechanisms of viral disease; emphasis on viral genetics and
culture mechanisms. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

BIO420 Biophysics ECTS 6

This course covers the basic notions of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and physical kinetics. Specific
emphasis is put on molecular interactions, ranging from types of bonds (including covalent bonding,
electrostatic and van-der-Waals interactions) to their structural aspect, namely how interactions are combined
to produce a complex array of biomolecular structures found in DNA, RNA, and proteins. Prerequisites: Senior
Standing. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

BIO422 Mechanism of Signal Transduction ECTS 6

The course explores phenomena of molecular biology of the cell. It introduces general principles of
intracellular signaling networks and technical approaches in analysis of key signaling regulatory pathways, cell
cycle control mechanisms, apoptosis and biology of cancer occurrence as well as cell birth, linage and death.
Prerequisite: BIO301

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CS100 Computer Skills ECTS 3

The course aims at equipping students with basic computer skills. During this course the students will be taught
how to effectively use basic and most common office tools for report writing and presentations, prepare well
formatted text documents with tables and graphs, use EXCEL for data entry and simple analysis, spread sheet
computations and drawing charts, and prepare presentation file with good formatting and text effects. No
prerequisite.

CS103 Introduction to Programming ECTS 6

This course is designed for students with little or no prior experience in programming. The course introduces
the basic concepts of procedural programming. The main goal is for students to develop confidence in
programming and the ability to apply programming skills to problems arising in a variety of fields. Topics
include: data types, control structures, loops, functions, arrays, files, etc.

CS105 Advanced Programming ECTS 6

The course teaches the students main object-oriented concepts such as classes, objects, instance methods,
fields, mutator and accessor methods, encapsulation, polymorphism inheritance, etc. It also introduces the
fundamental data structures used in computer science such as strings, lists, stacks, queues, etc. During the
course, students solve moderately complex real-world problems using object-oriented programming

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language. Students are also able to verify the correctness of their solutions and effectively debug the written
software. Prerequisite: CS103

CS299 Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Computing ECTS 6

The course explains and discusses social, legal and ethical aspects of computing in areas such as intellectual
property rights, computer and network security, etc. It identifies the effects of technological change,
particularly that due to the introduction of computer and software systems. It provides an understanding of
legal areas which are relevant to discipline of computing. It discusses and analyzes real life examples in
consideration of ethical matters and solving problems. No prerequisite.

CS302 Algorithms and Data Structures ECTS 6

The course is designed to teach students the algorithmic toolbox for problem-solving. The main goal of the
course is for students to learn the algorithmic paradigms and data structures that enable them to solve
computational problems in any field. At the end of the course, a student should be able to take a
computational problem from any field and know what data structure and/or algorithm is applicable in that
problem. The course develops data structures and relevant algorithms in parallel. Topics include: stacks,
queues, arrays, sorting and searching, binary search trees, hashing, heaps, graphs and graph algorithms.
Prerequisites: CS105, MATH204

CS303 Digital Design ECTS 6

This course is an introductory course on building blocks of digital electronics. Students learn the axioms of
Boolean algebra, number systems and representation, functionality of logic gates, encoders, decoders,
multiplexers, demultiplexers, adders, subtractors, flip-flops etc. The course includes analysis and design of
simple finite state machines. Physical implementation of different circuit families is briefly studied as well as
architecture of digital memory. Students also learn to implement digital circuits in programmable logic devices
using VHDL. No prerequisite.

CS304 Computer Architecture ECTS 6

Designed to teach students the fundamentals of how computers work. The course gives a broad overview of
different layers of computer design, starting from electrical signal and production of digital circuits all the way
up to data and program representations. Main three building blocks will be examined: processor, memory,
and input/output. The processor section reviews different processor types, computation engines, instruction
sets, operand addressing, instruction representation, CPUs and assembly language. In the memory section,
the course covers the physical memory, virtual memory and caching. The I/O section covers the bus
architecture, I/O devices and buffering. Prerequisite: CS103

CS305 Programming Languages ECTS 6

The course describes and evaluates the core concepts of programming languages by providing a detailed
discussion of design issues of the various language constructs. Design issues and choices for these language
constructs are also examined and design alternatives are critically compared for some of the most common
programming languages. Prerequisite: CS105.

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CS306 Database Management ECTS 6

The course introduces students to the topics in the field of database management and provides an opportunity
to gain theoretical and practical knowledge of the relational algebra and the concepts behind the relational
model. Different data modeling concepts are discussed, and students are able to demonstrate their skills in
the task of database creation using complex SQL queries of relational databases. Prerequisite: CS105.

CS307 Operating Systems ECTS 6

The course is designed to teach students the concepts of modern operating system design. The focus is on
understanding of the major functions of the operating system, emphasizing system programming tasks,
dealing with programs and processes, threads, synchronization, input/output, file systems, dynamic memory
and inter-process communication. Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to more fully
understand the concepts employed in operating systems, explore the use of operating systems such as UNIX,
examine issues in distributed operating systems, and practice programming with threads, remote procedure
calls and client/server processes. Prerequisite: CS304.

CS308 Software Engineering ECTS 6

The aims of this course are to show the key elements of software development process as practiced in the
industry. It discusses the key ideas in program design, development, debugging, testing and maintenance.
Process of planning and writing documentation relevant to the development of software applications are also
covered. Topics include software engineering process, UML basics, introduction of design patterns, good
coding practices and professional software engineering skills. Prerequisite: CS105.

CS309 Advanced Logic Design ECTS 6

The course intention is to equip students with the techniques and skills within the area of digital design and
to improve their skills of building and documenting work on digital systems by using project-oriented
approach. Prerequisite: CS303.

CS310 Human Computer Interaction ECTS 6

Designed to teach students on how computers communicate with people. The course introduces the
methodology for designing and testing user interfaces, various interaction styles such as menus, command
line, GUIs and virtual reality, interaction techniques (including use of voice, gesture, eye movements), design
guidelines, and user interface management system software. At the end of the course, students will have
gained a more in-depth understanding of what makes a sleek and usable design, and the effect of a good
design on functionality, user satisfaction and productivity. Throughout the course, students will design a small
user interface, program a prototype, and test the result for usability. Prerequisite: CS105.

CS313 Theory of Computation ECTS 6

The course introduces students to the mathematical foundations of computation including automata theory;
the theory of formal languages and grammars; the notions of algorithm, decidability, complexity, and
computability. The students will develop ability to understand and conduct mathematical proofs for
computation and algorithms. This theory provides a simple yet elegant way to understand the complex
machine known as a computer. The theory is mature, 70 years old, stable and “forever” in contrast with ever-
changing technological world and computer systems in particular. Many parts of this theory may have direct

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impact on practical problems faced by students such as (minimization of ) Automata on circuit design, compiler
design, and search algorithms; Formal Languages and Grammars on compiler design but also for analysis of
natural languages; and Complexity on cryptography and optimization problems in manufacturing, business,
and management. Prerequisites: CS105, MATH204

CS370 Work Placement/Internship3 ECTS 6

An internship experience in computer sciences provides the student with an opportunity to explore career
interests while applying knowledge, skills and competences gained in the classroom in a work setting. The
experience also helps students gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn and provides an opportunity
to build professional networks.

CS402 Introduction to Design of Compilers ECTS 6

The course is intended to teach the students the basic techniques that underlie the practice of Compiler
Construction. The course introduces the theory and tools which can be employed in order to perform syntax-
directed translation of a high-level programming language into an executable code. This includes parsing,
semantic processing and optimization. The course covers compiler and translator writing techniques and
scope rules, block structure and symbol tables, runtime stack management, parameter passing mechanisms,
heap storage management, code generation, and macros. A compiler project for a substantial programming
language using a compiler generating system is assigned to every student. Students are expected to
demonstrate their competences in advanced semantics aspects of programming languages, such as recursion,
dynamic memory allocation, types and their inferences, object orientation, concurrency and multi-threading.
Prerequisites: CS105, MATH204.

CS403 Distributed Systems ECTS 6

The course introduces the main principles underlying distributed systems: processes, communication, naming,
synchronization, consistency, fault tolerance, and security. Students will be familiar with some of the main
paradigms in distributed systems: object-based systems, file systems, web-based and coordination-based
systems. On the completion of the unit, students will understand the fundamentals of distributed computing
and be able to design and develop distributed systems and applications. Students will be able to explain what
a distributed system is, and what the desired properties of such systems are. They could apply the basic
theoretical concepts of distributed systems. They would able to design, implement and analyze the simple
distributed system. Student will work on several real world case studies and will have to submit the final
project. Prerequisite: CS307

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IMPORTANT NOTE ON INTERNSHIP/WORK PLACEMENT: The student is expected to: 1. Familiarise himself/herself with the IUS
Procedures and Rules for Work Placement/Internship 2. Arrive at work as scheduled, ready to work, and stay for the agreed upon time 3. Present
him/herself in a professional manner at all times, including being appropriately dressed for a particular workplace. 4. Communicate any concerns with
their supervisor and the internship coordinator in a timely manner and respectfully. 5. Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in what the company is
doing; ask questions and take initiative as appropriate. 6. Complete and submit their internship file by designated deadlines. 7. Keep track of and
accurately report internship hours worked. (Completion of the work is assigned by the employee. Report of the performed work is also checked by the
Program Coordinator at the end of the semester. The internship could be evaluated as ACCEPTED, REJECTED or INCOMPLETE. In order for students to
receive 6 ECTS, the internship report needs to be ACCEPTED.)

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CS404 Artificial Intelligence ECTS 6

This course is intended to provide students with an opportunity to gain advanced theoretical understanding
of history and philosophy of the Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students learn classical AI approaches like search
problems, machine learning, constraint satisfaction, graphical models, logic etc. They will also deal with how
to model a complex real-world problem by the classical AI approach. Prerequisite: MATH204

CS405 Computer Graphics ECTS 6

During this course the students learn basic computer graphics algorithms for 3D computer graphics systems.
The students are also shown how to identify, define and solve graphics problems through hands-on
programming. Topics include: scanline rendering, OpenGl pipeline, triangles, rasterization, transformations,
shading, triangle meshes, subdivision, marching cubes, textures, light, color, cameras, displays, tone mapping;
BRDF, lighting equation; global illumination, radiosity, ray tracing, antialiasing, reflection, transmission, etc.
Prerequisite: CS302, MATH201

CS412 Web Application Development ECTS 6

The course aims to teach the students to build dynamic web applications. Topics include PHP scripting
language, PHP and MySQL integration, implementation of authentication, web application security issues,
session control and other advanced concepts and issues about server-side design strategies. Through labs and
programming projects, students will learn how to use current scripting and markup languages to build
nontrivial applications. Students also learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript for website design. Prerequisite: CS105

CS413 Developing the Interactive Web ECTS 6

The aims of the course are to teach the students to develop modern dynamic web applications, as well as to
describe the challenges and complexities involved in designing and implementing web applications. Students
are provided with hands-on design experience using modern web development tools. Students usually work
in teams to develop software programs using major toolkits. Prerequisite: CS105

CS414 Computer Vision ECTS 6

Image acquisition, image representation, image processing, image segmentation, color image processing,
morphological operations, object recognition, feature extraction, representation and description, pattern
recognition and training. Prerequisite: CS103, MATH201

CS415 Pattern Recognition ECTS 6

This course offers the algorithms, methodologies and skills of statistical pattern recognition from a variety of
perspectives. Topics including Bayesian Decision Theory, Estimation Theory, Linear Discrimination Functions,
Nonparametric Techniques, Support Vector Machines, Neural Networks, Decision Trees, and Clustering
Algorithms etc. will be discussed. Students will understand basic concepts in pattern recognition, gain
knowledge about state-of-the-art algorithms used in pattern recognition research, understand pattern
recognition theories, such as Bayes classifier, linear discriminant analysis and apply pattern recognition
techniques in practical problems. Prerequisite: MATH201

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CS416 Cryptography ECTS 6

Students learn theoretical foundations and practical applications of cryptography. The goal of the course is to
have students understood how cryptographic algorithms, keys and protocols, an appropriate hardware and
software can solve security problems such as confidentiality, integrity and authenticity. Topics include threats,
attacks, and countermeasures, including cryptosystems and cryptographic protocols, secure
systems/networks, history of cryptography, encryption (conventional, public key), digital signatures, hash
functions, message authentication codes, identification, authentication, and applications. Prerequisites:
CS302, MATH204

CS417 Introduction to Data Mining ECTS 6

The aims of this course are to presents to student’s well-known data mining techniques and their application
areas. Specifically, the course demonstrates basic concepts, principals and methods of data mining. It also
demonstrates the process of KDD and presents a review of available tools. Students will deal with data issues
that will be need for successful application of data mining, understand statistical logic of data mining
algorithms, apply knowledge in database technologies which is necessary in data mining apps, apply pre-
processing, transformation and interpretation methods for given data and apply clustering, association rules
and classification algorithms. Prerequisite: CS302

CS420 Network Programming ECTS 6

This course covers principles and practice of network programming, application layer protocol and how
applications use the transport layer, the client-server model, concurrent processing, introduction to sockets
and related functions client and server software design with examples, principles, issues and challenges in e-
mail and web application protocols, security protocols and network life system concepts. Prerequisites: CS105,
SE308

CS421 Management Systems ECTS 6

This course introduces the main techniques for database analysis and design and how they can be applied in
a practical way. Additionally, it covers a methodology for database design and considers the main technologies
associated with data ownership, data security and how to deal with big data like data warehouses.
Prerequisite: CS306

CS422 Wireless Mobile Networks ECTS 6

The course will cover basic aspects of signal propagation like path loss of signals, multi-path propagation,
interference, multiplexing, spread spectrum, media access control, wireless system design, wireless link
characteristic, avoiding collision, various types of wireless technologies (Bluetooth, IrDA, Wi-Fi, WiMax),
reactive and proactive routing, cognitive networks, ad hoc networks and other topics. Prerequisites SE308

CS423 Parallel Computing ECTS 6

The course is designed to teach students the main tenets of parallel computing. The goal of the course is to
have students learn about parallel and high-performance computers and algorithmic design paradigms that
surround such architectures. Topics include parallel architectures design, embeddings, routing, parallel
performance metrics, parallel sorting, parallel matrix operations, graph problems, dynamic load balancing,

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types of parallelisms, parallel programming paradigms, message passing programming in MPI. Prerequisites:
CS302, CS307

CS426 Software Engineering II ECTS 6

During the course the students learn how to develop a strong sense of design quality, understand the process
of design through examples, discussion and introspection. Students also develop advanced skills for
specification, design, implementation and testing of software. Topics include software testing, software
maturity models, cost specification models, distinction between critical and non-critical systems, bug
estimation, software reliability models, software complexity, quality control, etc. During the course, students
are expected to work on a hands-on, real life project that includes the full life cycle of software development.
Prerequisite: CS308

CS427 Computer and Network Security ECTS 6

This course provides students to learn the basic concepts in computer security containing software
vulnerability analysis and defense, networking and wireless security, applied cryptography, as well as legal,
ethical, social and financial sides of security. Students will also learn the necessary methodology for how to
scheme and analyze security critical systems. Prerequisites: CS307, SE308

CS428 Principles of Quantum Computing ECTS 6

The objectives of the course are to provide students with the necessary knowledge about quantum computing
and the most recent quantum programming tools in the world, and to help students to embrace this futuristic
technology and participate in applying quantum technologies to solve problems. No prerequisite.

CS498 Special Topics in Computer Science I ECTS 6

Special Topics in Computer Science I content is highly specialized to various sub-fields of computer science.
The topics may include but are not limited to: mobile application development, automated language
processing, high performance computing systems, new trends in game development, etc. Students are
encouraged to consult current curriculum and syllabus version. No prerequisite.
CS499 Special Topics in Computer Science II ECTS 6

Special Topics in Computer Science II content is highly specialized to various sub-fields of computer science.
The topics may include but are not limited to mobile application development, automated language
processing, high performance computing systems, new trends in game development, etc. Students are
encouraged to consult current curriculum and syllabus version. No prerequisite.

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EE201 Analog Electronics I ECTS 6

The course covers material classification based on the energy diagrams: n-type and p-type extrinsic materials,
diode biasing, diode characteristics, operation of the diode, operation of special purpose diodes, analysis of
different diode circuit configurations, analysis and design of basic bipolar junction transistors and their circuits,
analysis and design of basic field effect transistors and their circuits. Prerequisite: ENS203.

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EE202 Electrical Circuits II ECTS 6

The course deals with; AC circuits analysis techniques; power in AC circuits, poly-phase circuits, Laplace
transform and its application in electrical circuits, Frequency dependent circuits, mathematical models and
differential equations of AC circuits and various software tools for analysis of AC circuits. Prerequisite: ENS203.

EE221 Object Oriented Programming ECTS 6

The course aims to equip students with knowledge of the principles which are underpinning object oriented
programming. After successful completion of the course the students should be able to apply principles of
OOP to programming problems and demonstrate understanding of C++ standard library. Students should be
able to use OOP methodology to document and implement solutions to programming problems, use syntax,
language features such as templates and forms of casting, conversions and model real-life problems to
software solutions. Prerequisites: ENS213 or CS103.

EE301 Analog Electronics II ECTS 6

The course aim is to equip students with working knowledge of operational amplifiers and their applications,
their frequency response and achieve competency in the use of computer aided design tools for op-amp
circuitry modeling, analysis, and design. During this course students are expected to gain skills to analyze
analog circuits containing active components - operational amplifiers - with respect to gain and stability, to
design various simple active LP and HP filters that incorporate operational amplifiers, Use simulation software
for analog devices, Formulate their lab findings in a report. Prerequisite: EE201.

EE305 Instrumentation and Measurements ECTS 6

The objectives of this course are to introduce the students to the principles of instrument measurement,
calibration and signal conditioning, and provide hands-on laboratory experiences with a variety of transducers
and instruments. Prerequisite: ENS203.

EE307 Microcomputer Systems ECTS 6

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to describe microprocessors and
microcontrollers from various points of view, such the system designers’ and programmers’. They will also be
able to delineate differences between devices based on their architecture and type of programming as well as
interface. The course explores process phases within the Embedded System. Students are expected to detect
errors in design and identify their causes.

EE309 Introduction to Optimization ECTS 6

This course introduces students to applications and algorithms for linear, network, integer, and non-linear
optimization. Students will study primal and dual simplex methods, network flow algorithms, branch and
bound, interior point methods, Newton and quasi-Newton methods, and heuristic methods. Students will be
equipped with skills and competences in implementing algorithms using MATLAB. Prerequisite: MATH202.

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EE310 Introduction to E-Mobility ECTS 6

The course aims at equipping the students with an understanding the fundamental of the Electro Automotive
Engineering; Electric Vehicle Top Level Concept, System Architecture, Functional Safety Analysis, Hardware
Architecture; Software Architecture; The understanding of the International Automotive Standards; and
finally, engagement with a real industrial System Design.

EE311 Control System Design ECTS 6

The course introduces students to the concept of state-space descriptions of dynamic systems. Student learn
about the following concepts: Relations to frequency domain descriptions; State-Space realizations and
canonical forms; Stability; Controllability and Observability; Minimal realization, Response shaping, Observers.
Prerequisite: ENS206.

EE321 Electrical Machines ECTS 6

The course provides a deep look to electrical machines and the major physical principles that govern them.
The course reviews basic principles of phasor analysis, three phase circuits, Ideal and practical transformers.
The course studies AC machinery fundamentals and DC machinery fundamentals. Detailed look to
synchronous machines and induction motors is presented. Finally, and introduction to power electronics and
machine drive is provided. Prerequisite: EE202

EE322 Power Systems ECTS 6

The course aims are to: - Introduce the students to basic power systems concepts like per unit, polyphase
systems, transmission lines, transformers, admittance, impedance and others. - Introduce the students to
models of various power system components - Provide the students with hands-on skills in power system
related calculations - Introduce the students to the transient and steady state analysis of transmission lines -
Provide the students opportunities to write substantial, professional, technical reports and conclusions.
Prerequisite: EE202

EE323 Illumination Techniques ECTS 6

The course covers the technologies used in illuminated environments. Students learn the pros and cons of
different hardware options for various lighting applications and electrical requirements of different lighting
technologies. This course also includes calculation techniques for predicting the illumination in spaces from
lighting products. No prerequisite.

EE325 Embedded Systems ECTS 6

The course covers embedded systems from software and hardware perspectives. Students gain real life coding
experience through programming in open source platform. Students learn how to explain various types of
peripherals and communication protocols, design and implement small-scale embedded systems, and write C
and C++ language code for embedded systems. Prerequisite: ENS213 or CS103

EE331 Introduction to Communication Systems ECTS 6

The course covers principles in modern communication systems. The course aims to provide students with in-
depth understanding of implementation considerations related to the systems of data communication.

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Students learn how to describe the layered organization and structuring of computer networks, identify and
analyze the key design parameters and their effect to provide consistent services in computer networks,
analyze the key problems involved at the layers of the TCP/IP protocol stack and apply the techniques and
algorithms that have been devised to address these problems. Prerequisite: MATH102.

EE332 Electromagnetism II ECTS 6

The course examines terms, laws and methods related to electromagnetic waves. Students learn Maxwell`s
Equations the wave propagation in lossy and lossless media. Students will gain skills to calculate the basic
electromagnetic parameters via simulation software, as well as to design, simulate and build a microwave
device. Finally, students learn how to make a presentation of designed device and write a conference paper .
Prerequisite: ENS201.

EE334 Information and Coding Theory ECTS 6

The course aims at equipping the students with basic properties of communication as well as with coding of
information transmitted through communication channel. The students will be able to apply the basic coding
techniques using MATLAB. Prerequisite: ENS211

EE370 Work Placement/Internship4 ECTS 6

A work placement/ internship experience provides the student with an opportunity to explore career interests
while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a work setting. The experience also helps
students gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn and provides an opportunity to build professional
networks. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS).

EE403 Industrial Process Instrumentation ECTS 6

This course is designed to equip students with competences to read and produce industrial process
documentation. Students improve their skills to design and configure systems and choose components for
industrial process control by using project oriented approach. Prerequisite: EE305

EE405 Software Engineering Project ECTS 6

The main objective of this course is divided into two parts: 1) Theoretical Part: it aims to equip the students
with an understanding of the R&D Software Engineering Process for real industrial applications according to
the National/International Standardization. 2) Experimental Part: it includes the programming and the
experimental test of different speed controllers for eDrives. System Control will be performed using one of
following Processor Architectures: a) 32-Bit RISC-based Processor Architecture “NIOS II” using Altera FPGA
Technology from Intel. b) 32-Bit Hybrid-based Processor Architecture using “AURIX TC299” from Infineon. Two

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IMPORTANT NOTE ON INTERNSHIP/WORK PLACEMENT: The student is expected to: 1. Familiarise himself/herself with the IUS
Procedures and Rules for Work Placement/Internship 2. Arrive at work as scheduled, ready to work, and stay for the agreed upon time 3. Present
him/herself in a professional manner at all times, including being appropriately dressed for a particular workplace. 4. Communicate any concerns with
their supervisor and the internship coordinator in a timely manner and respectfully. 5. Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in what the company is
doing; ask questions and take initiative as appropriate. 6. Complete and submit their internship file by designated deadlines. 7. Keep track of and
accurately report internship hours worked. (Completion of the work is assigned by the employee. Report of the performed work is also checked by the
Program Coordinator at the end of the semester. The internship could be evaluated as ACCEPTED, REJECTED or INCOMPLETE. In order for students to
receive 6 ECTS, the internship report needs to be ACCEPTED.)

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Programming languages are required for the project, C-Embedded and FPGA-based VHDL programming.
Prerequisite: EE325

EE412 Motion Control System ECTS 6

This course is intended to teach students advanced concepts in mechanical motion control. The emphasis will
be put on applied concepts and generic solutions in the motion control like: disturbance rejection, robustness,
compensation of nonidealities. The concepts will discuss in the framework of SISO (1 dof systems) and MIMO
systems like robotic manipulators and mobile robots. The systems with flexible joints and flexible links will be
discussed. Prerequisite: ENS206

EE413 Fundamentals of Photonics ECTS 6

The main objective of this course is to introduce the concepts of light propagation, generation and detection,
coherent and incoherent light, and develop the hands-on skills of the students in the area of photonics.
Prerequisite: ENS201

EE418 Introduction to Machine Learning ECTS 6

This course covers popular topics in the field of machine learning, those include: supervised learning
algorithms including linear regression, logistic regression, decision trees, k-nearest neighbor, an introduction
to Bayesian learning and the naïve Bayes algorithm, support vector machines and kernels and neural networks
with an introduction to Deep Learning. Other topics in the field will be covered as time allows, those include,
clustering, feature reduction and feature extraction and different statistical testing and validation methods.
The course will be accompanied by hands-on problem solving with programming (some open source
programming environment or MATLAB). No prerequisite

EE422 Power Electronics ECTS 6

This course will introduce students to the fundamental analysis of the switching power converters and their
control. The course will include: semiconductor switches and their realizations, DC-to-DC, DC-to-AC and AC-
to-DC conversions, dynamics, averaging and control of switching converters, basic magnetic circuits. The Case
study of switching power converter design will be also introduced. The laboratory assignment will enable
students to design and build converter to satisfy the specs. Prerequisite: EE301.

EE423 High Voltage Engineering ECTS 6

This course covers generation and transmission of electric energy, generation of high voltages, measurement
of high voltages, electrical breakdown in gases, breakdown in solid and liquid dielectrics. Students learn
nondestructive insulation test techniques, over voltages, testing procedures and insulation coordination.
Prerequisite: EE322.

EE424 Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution ECTS 6

This course covers topics related to the system of transmission and distribution of electrical power what is
commonly called “the grid.” Students learn how bulk electricity moves from the generation sites over long
distances to substations closer to areas of demand for electricity. They gain knowledge on transmission lines,
transformers, substations and other equipment which have voltages of 100 kV and above. They also learn how

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to reduce lower voltage by electricity distributors before it can be delivered to a residence or business.
Prerequisite: EE322.

EE429 Digital Power Systems Protection ECTS 6

The course aims to provide students with introduction to fuse and over current protection, introduction to
fundamental principles of distance relaying, differential protection, the role current and voltage transformers
in power system protection. Students gain hands-on skills with SIPROTEC 5 relays and digsi 5 software for
digital protection in power systems. Prerequisite: EE322.

EE430 Control of Electrical Drivers ECTS 6

This course covers topics in electrical drives control systems. The emphasis will be put on applied concepts
and generic solutions in the drives control for DC and AC electrical drives. The concepts will be discussed in
the framework of SISO and MIMO systems. Prerequisite: EE321

EE431 Digital Signal Processing ECTS 6

The course covers concepts and methods of DSP. It deals with discrete signals and systems, and their
applications. The course covers discrete-time convolution, difference equations, the z-transform and the
discrete Fourier transform, and designing both recursive and non-recursive digital filters. Students learn use
of MATLAB and Simulink as an essential part of the course. Prerequisite: ENS211

EE432 Wireless and Mobile Communications ECTS 6

Students learn pros and cons of wireless communication technologies. At the end of the course, students
should be able to select a wireless technology or a combination of technologies to suit a given application. No
prerequisite.

EE433 Microwave Engineering ECTS 6

The course covers the application of modern network principles to wave-guiding systems. Students learn
about impedance transformation and matching, scattering matrix, propagation in non-isotropic media, passive
microwave devices, electromagnetic resonators, and measurements in microwave systems. Prerequisite:
ENS201.

EE434 Digital Communications ECTS 6

The students learn about practical integration of optical fiber, radio frequency (RF)/microwave, antenna
and optical wireless, including Light Fidelity (Lifi) systems. Prerequisite: EE331

EE435 Microprocessors I ECTS 6

The course aims to provide students with understanding of basic computer organization and microprocessor
architecture. The course covers an introduction to the assembly language programming. Students learn about
various interfacing of devices and ports with microprocessor and microcontrollers. No prerequisite.

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EE436 Programmable Logic Controllers ECTS 6

The course gives an introduction to Programmable logic controllers; their structure, their connection, and their
various types of input and output devices and signals. The course gives an introduction different programming
approaches and different programming platforms, with more emphasis on ladder diagram programming using
logix pro as well as zelio soft. Topics include counters, timers, comparators, Control Instructions, data
manipulation as well as input and output devices. Prerequisite: CS303

EE437 Introduction to Robotics ECTS 6

This course is intended to present fundamentals of robotic systems. Specific subjects include: position and
orientation in 3-D space; manipulator forward and inverse kinematics; velocities and forces - Jacobian's
relations; manipulator dynamics; stiffness and compliance control; trajectory control; mobile robots - selected
topics. A team project will emphasize the variety of robotics systems. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS).

EE439 Optimal Filtering ECTS 6

This course gives thorough knowledge of linear estimation theory. The main theme of the course is optimal
linear estimation, Kalman and Weiner filtering, which are systematic methods to solve estimation problems
with applications in several technical disciplines, for example in telecommunications, automatic control and
signal processing but also in other disciplines, such as econometrics and statistics. The course also provides an
introduction to optimal filtering for non-linear systems. The course assumes familiarity with basic concepts
from matrix theory, stochastic processes, and linear systems theory. The course is directed towards the
students who intend to work with development and research within these fields. Prerequisite: MATH201

EE440 Microprocessors II ECTS 6

This course provides students the understanding and programming techniques for advanced
microprocessors/controllers. Topics discussed include CPU organization, instruction set formats, addressing
modes, real-time operating systems, task control blocks, message passing, semaphores, mailboxes, memory
and I/O interfacing, resource and memory management. Includes techniques for developing software and
hardware for microprocessor-based systems, computer aided design using a multistation logic development
system, use of components commonly found in microprocessor-based systems. The aim is to investigate
various metrics for evaluating such systems, including performance, power, energy, and code density.
Prerequisite: EE435

EE442 Antennas and Wave Propagation ECTS 6

This course provides foundations of theory and practice of modern antennas. It covers theoretical background,
antenna parameters, simple radiators, antenna array theory, wire antennas, broadband antennas, microstrip
antennas, aperture radiators, base station antennas, antennas for mobile communications, antenna
measurements. Prerequisite: ENS201

EE446 Satellite Systems and Communications ECTS 6

This course covers the most relevant aspects of satellite communications, with emphasis on the most recent
applications and developments. The course begins with a review on the background and basic concepts of
satellite communications, such as orbital aspect and frequency assignments and propagation aspects that
affect the satellite. Students gain competences in design of a digital satellite link, including link budgets,

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modulation, error control coding, baseband signalling theory, and multiple access methods. Antennas and
earth station technology is presented, including the design of very small aperture terminals (VSATs). The
course also covers non-geosynchronous orbits and their applications. Specific applications of satellites are also
explored, including the global positioning system (GPS), satellites for mobile communication, and satellite for
internet. No prerequisite

EE451 Power System Stability ECTS 6

The course aims to provide advanced knowledge about stability problems and dynamic mechanisms in electric
power systems. This will give specialized insight and understanding of the theoretical foundations behind the
physical phenomena that are necessary for modelling and control of power systems. After the course the
student shall have gained skills to perform independent analysis and controller design for power systems
based on state-of-the-art computer-based methods and tools for dynamic analysis. A group project work
running through most of the semester is a major part of the homework to ensure a research based approach
and problem based learning of the curriculum. MATLAB and DIgSILENT/PowerFactory are used as tools for
modelling and simulation of various aspects of power system stability phenomena. The students work in
groups of 2-3. The project is being graded and together with the written exam for the final evaluation.
Prerequisite: EE322

EE453 Power System Control and Optimization ECTS 6

Aim of this lecture is the presentation of methods for control and optimization in power systems. It covers all
levels of automatic power system control starting with short-term relay control and ending with long-term
power system optimization. Different optimization and control methods being used on all levels of power
system automation are introduced. Energy transfer in power systems; real and reactive power flows; VAR
compensation. Power system control, interconnected operation. Power system stability, techniques of
numerical integration. Load representation, power quality. Computational paradigms for typical power system
problems. Computer simulation of representative power system problems. This course uses Matlab/Simulink
in the exercises for simulations, stability analysis, control design and optimization. In addition to the exercises
students are going to work on small application projects. Prerequisite: EE322.

EE454 Electrical Power Generation ECTS 6

This is an introductory course in electrical power generation that examines various types of renewable energy
sources. While examining many developing technologies, the course concentrates on the design and
application of photovoltaic and wind electrical generation. It examines conventional synchronous and
induction machines, as well as modem doubly-fed induction machines and their application in wind
generation. It also provides an introduction to inverter technology and methods of interfacing renewable
energy power plants with the electrical power grid. Prerequisite: EE321

ENS101 Introduction to Engineering ECTS 3

The aims of this course are: to introduce engineering students to methods of problem-solving, to introduce
engineering students to various skills related to communication and team work, to introduce general
engineering computation software (SciLab, MATLAB, Excell), to introduce engineering students to the
importance of modeling and simulation in engineering work, and the tools to achieve that.

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ENS105 The Brain ECTS 6

This is an introductory course to present students the fundamental knowledge about brain structure and
function in the context described above. First, the human nature will be discussed as a product of human
genome which controls the organization of brain together with interaction with the environment. Some
preliminary knowledge about DNA, cells and their functions will be incorporated before presenting students
some introductory level of brain anatomy and function. University elective course. No prerequisite

ENS201 Electromagnetism I ECTS 6

This course is a fundamental course in electromagnetism for any future academic and professional work in
this area. It covers topics such as: review of vector analysis, electrostatics, electric potential, electric fields in
matter, magnetostatics, magnetic fields in matter, electrodynamics, Maxwell’s Equations Students are
expected to develop skills in practical solutions to various electromagnetic problems, to gain competences in
vector algebra, differential calculus, and their applications in the field of electromagnetic, To understand
electromagnetic properties of different materials, to become comfortable in the terminology used in
electromagnetism. Prerequisite: MATH102

ENS202 Thermodynamics ETCS 6

The course introduces basic concepts and principles of thermodynamics. Students look at different systems,
from household appliances to live organisms, through a prism of thermodynamics laws. Concept of energy,
work and entropy is explained by analyzing different system that surround us. Throughout the course students
apply the ideal-gas equation of state in the solution of typical problems. solve energy balance problems for
closed (fixed mass) systems that involve heat and work interactions for general pure substances, ideal gases,
and incompressible substances, apply the steady-flow energy equation or the First Law of Thermodynamics to
a system of thermodynamic components (heaters, coolers, pumps, turbines, pistons, etc.) to estimate required
balances of heat, work and energy flow, apply the second law of thermodynamics to cycles and cyclic devices
and calculate the entropy changes that take place during processes for pure substances, incompressible
substances, and ideal gases. Prerequisite: MATH202/NS102

ENS203 Electrical Circuits I ECTS 6

This course intends to introduce the students to the principles of electric circuits and various DC circuits
solution methods and software. Introduce the students to the basic AC circuits and mathematical
representation of AC circuits. Provide the students with hands-on skills in the laboratory. Provide the students
opportunities to write substantial, professional, technical reports and conclusions. Prerequisite: MATH101

ENS205 Materials Science ECTS 6

The course aims to introduce basic concepts and principles of materials science encountered in engineering
practice. The course focuses on the following topics: Atomic Structure, Atomic and Ionic Arrangements,
Crystalline Structure & Defects, Crystalline Structure & Defect, Diffusion, Mechanical Properties of Materials,
Strain Hardening and Annealing, Principles of Solidification, Phase Transformation and Phase Diagrams,
Ceramic Materials, Polymers, Composites, Construction Materials, Thermal Properties of Materials, Corrosion
and Wear. No prerequisite

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ENS206 System Modeling ECTS 6

The aims of this course are to familiarize students with the concept of modeling, analysis, and control of
electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems with realistic steady-state and transient specifications;
system description using transfer functions and main components of a closed loop control system including
PID regulator. Students learn how to determine the system stability using mathematical and graphical tools.
Prerequisite: MATH202

ENS207 Engineering Graphics ECTS 6

Engineering Graphics course aims at comprehend general projection theory, with emphasis on orthographic
projection to represent three-dimensional objects in two-dimensional views (principal, auxiliary, sections),
dimension and annotate two-dimensional engineering drawings, application of industry standards and best
practices applied in engineering graphics. The course emphasizes freehand sketching to aid in the visualization
process and to efficiently communicate ideas graphically. It also introduces CAD software for the creation of
3D models and 2D engineering drawings. No prerequisite

ENS208 Introduction to Manufacturing Systems ECTS 6

Introduction to Manufacturing Systems is introducing most used manufacturing processes to students and it
gives practical training for some of manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing, drilling and cutting on CNC
machines. The course is focusing on the following topics Materials in manufacturing and manufacturing
processes, Forming and shaping processes, Joining Processes and Applications, Metal casting processes and
principles, Machining processes and machine tools, 3D modelling with SolidWorks, 3D printering, Creating a
CAD model for transfer to a CNC machine, Machining the model using a CNC machine.

ENS209 Statics ECTS 6

The course aims at providing students with a basic understanding of forces and force systems acting and
equilibrium conditions for particle or rigid body. Students learn to perform analysis of forces developed in
structural members. Students also gain skills how to perform structural analysis similar to those they will
encounter in industry. Prerequisite MATH101

ENS210 Computational Biology ECTS 6

This course aims to introduce students to major issues concerning analysis of genomes, sequence and
structures. Various existing computational approaches are critically described and the strengths and
limitations of each are discussed. More specifically, topics covered include biological databases, analysis of
nucleic acid and protein sequences, protein structure prediction, and others. The course is recommended for
both molecular biologists and computer scientists desiring to understand the major issues concerning
representation and analysis of genomes, sequences and proteins. Prerequisite: CS103

ENS211 Signals and Systems ECTS 6

The course seeks to equip students with knowledge on the continuous and discrete time signals, and the
analysis of both in time and frequency domains. Students are required to demonstrate their understanding of
the fundamental properties of linear systems, by explaining the properties to others. Use linear systems tools,
especially transform analysis and convolution, to analyze and predict the behavior of signals and linear systems
as a whole C17. Prerequisite: MATH102

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ENS213 Programming for Engineers ECTS 6

The course aims to introduce programming concepts and techniques with C++ language syntax and MATLAB.
It presents; control statements, loops, functions, arrays and pointers. It also aims to examine writing programs
for a wide variety of problems in math, science, finances, and games. No prerequisite.

ENS221 Introduction to Engineering ECTS 6

The course aims firstly to introduce students to a range of engineering disciplines and the engineering methods
of problem-solving. Moreover, to motivate the students toward future engineering careers and to develop
skills on improving core engineering communication skills. Finally, to introduce general engineering
computation software (SciLab, Macsyma, GNU Octave, Sage, R, PSPP, etc.) No prerequisite.

ENS302 Engineering Optics ECTS 6

Students learn how to design optical systems with simple graphical techniques, and then transform those
pencil and paper designs to include real optical components including lenses, diffraction gratings and prisms.
Students learn how to enter these designs into an industry-standard design tool, analyze and improve
performance with powerful optical system specification, optimize optical systems and optical design.
Prerequisite: NS102

ENS309 Ethics in Engineering and Natural Sciences ECTS 6

The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the relationship between health-care providers
and their patients; To learn the significance of having the choice of medical intervention for the individual
patient; To develop an understanding of the choice of public health interventions; To provide a reasonably
broad perspective of the evaluation of effects of health-care interventions; To identify a broad perspective of
the collaboration between teams engaged in health care activities; To increase student’s awareness and
recognition of bioethics. No prerequisite

ENS490 Graduation Project ECTS 6

This is a capstone project course that will allow students to test their skills on a real world problems. It is
typically a team work up to 3 members. The aim is to help students to select related project topics and get the
project completed in an efficient way, through: guiding them in searching reliable literature, preparing and
presenting results, and writing the reports. Students are expected to develop capability to work independently
with a problem-solving orientation. After successful completion of the course students should be able to
demonstrate adequate knowledge to proceed with their studies at the graduate level. Students are expected
to apply relevant ethical concepts during the course of the project. Professional-quality written reports and
presentations covering all aspects and phases of an engineering project are expected.

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IE301 Production Planning I ECTS 6

This course equips students with knowledge of fundamental issues in production and inventory planning and
control in manufacturing firms, at the same time, developing the students’ modeling and analytical skills. The

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course is targeted toward engineering students planning careers in technical consulting, business analysis in
operations, logistics and supply-chain, positions in general management and future entrepreneurs. The
students will be able to apply the techniques using MS EXCEL. Prerequisite: MATH203

IE302 Production Planning II ECTS 6

Course aim is to equip students with more advanced knowledge of production planning. Topics include:
models with linear costs, smoothing problems, multi-product and multistage models, operations scheduling,
single machine, multiple machine models, stochastic scheduling; Material Requirements Planning, pull and
push production control systems, JIT concept, Facility layout and location. Prerequisite: IE301.

IE303 Operations Research I ECTS 6

Operations research (OR) have many applications in science, engineering, economics, and industry. The ability
to solve OR problems is crucial for both researchers and practitioners. Being able to solve the real-life problems
and obtaining the right solution requires understanding and modeling the problem correctly and applying
appropriate optimization tools and skills to solve the mathematical model. The goal of this course is to teach
you to formulate, analyze, and solve mathematical models that represent real-world problems. We will also
discuss how to use spreadsheets and other software packages for solving optimization problems. Prerequisite:
MATH201

IE304 Operations Research II ECTS 6

To improve the knowledge of OR delivered in OR I and to analyze industrial engineering problems such as:
Integer programming, travelling salesman problem, deterministic dynamic programming, network models,
shortest route problem, maximal flow models, CPM and PERT, Goal Programming: Methods. Prerequisite:
IE303.

IE305 Work Analysis and Design ECTS 6

Students are expected to gain competences in work and working environment analysis. The course covers
topics such as: methods design analysis techniques, evaluation and appraisal; work measurement procedures,
efficiency, productivity concepts, equipment design and its effect on human performance, manual work,
worker-machine systems, automation; assembly lines, line balancing; introduction to logistics operations, and
production versus service systems. Prerequisite: Junior standing (108 ECTS)

IE306 Simulation ECTS 6

The objective of the course is to present the concepts and methods of simulations to the point where the
student is able to carry out effective simulation modeling, analysis and projects. Topics covered in this course
are: modeling and computer simulations, history of simulations, fundamental simulation concepts, entities,
attributes, resources, Queues, Event-driven simulation, Randomness in Simulations, Simulations with
Spreadsheets, Basics of Arena, Animations within Arena, Finding and fixing errors, Modeling detailed
operations, Statistical Analysis of Output, Steady-state statistical analysis, Entity transfer, Area Integration and
Customization, Continues and Combined Discrete/Continues models, Conducting simulation studies.
Prerequisite: MATH203

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IE307 Quality and Reliability Engineering ECTS 6

This course covers competition and quality concepts, history of quality, quality gurus in industrial engineering
discipline. During the course basic concepts of Quality and Reliability Engineering such as philosophy and
principles of TQM, quality culture in companies, and responsibilities in activities, continuous improvement
(kaizen) are discussed. Based on this knowledge, students are expected to calculate Quality costs. Quality and
Reliability Engineering and its applications in production life are to understand the suppliers in TQM, EFQM
excellence model, self-assessment, and TS-EN-ISO 9000 standards. Prerequisite: Junior standing (108 ECTS)

IE309 Ergonomics ECTS 6

Students learn to recognize, evaluate, and control work place conditions that cause or contribute to employee
safety and productivity issues. They will be able to understand and define components of ergonomics; work
physiology; anthropometry; musculoskeletal disorders; common risk factors such as vibration, temperature,
material handling, repetition, and lifting; computer workstations; elements of an ergonomic program; and
developing the business case for ergonomic improvements. Course emphasis is on office and foundry “shop
floor” examples, covering analysis and design of workstations, equipment and workflow. Prerequisite: Junior
standing (108 ECTS)

IE318 Engineering Economics ECTS 6

The course covers the principles of engineering economics and cost analysis. Students learn economic analysis
methodologies relevant to systems engineering. Topics covered in this course are inter alia: Time Value of
Money, Time Value of Money (TVM) Net Present Value (NPV) Analysis, Equivalence, MARR Measures of Merit,
The Cost of Capital, Comparison of Alternatives, Inflation, Replacement Analysis, Cost Estimation I, Cost
Estimation II, Risk and Uncertainty Analysis I, Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis. Prerequisite: Junior standing
(108 ECTS)

IE370 Work Placement/Internship (at least 25 days)5 ECTS 6

An internship experience provides the student with an opportunity to explore career interests while applying
knowledge, skills and competences gained in the classroom in a work setting. The experience also helps
students gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn and provides an opportunity to build professional
networks.

IE401 Manufacturing Processes ECTS 6

This course provides students an overview of modern manufacturing technology and introduces them to
manufacturing processes, inspection methods and quality. Introduce them with various conventional and non-
conventional manufacturing processes and their applications in industry: casting, metal forming, forging,

5 IMPORTANT NOTE ON INTERNSHIP/ WORK PLACEMENT: The student is expected to: 1. Familiarise himself/herself with the IUS Procedures and Rules for Work
Placement/Internship 2. Arrive at work as scheduled, ready to work, and stay for the agreed upon time 3. Present him/herself in a professional manner at all times, including
being appropriately dressed for a particular workplace. 4. Communicate any concerns with their supervisor and the internship coordinator in a timely manner and
respectfully. 5. Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in what the company is doing; ask questions and take initiative as appropriate. 6. Complete and submit their internship
file by designated deadlines. 7. Keep track of and accurately report internship hours worked. (Completion of the work is assigned by the employee. Report of the performed
work is also checked by the Program Coordinator at the end of the semester. The internship could be evaluated as ACCEPTED, REJECTED or INCOMPLETE. In order for students
to receive 6 ECTS, the internship report needs to be ACCEPTED.)

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extrusion, rolling, joining and welding, EDM, ECM, laser machining, abrasive flow processes. Prerequisite:
Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE402 Integrated Manufacturing ECTS 6

This course equips students with competences needed to use methods and practices in industrial design,
prototyping, and manufacturing. Introduce them with investigation of the product design process, automated
transfer lines, automated assembly lines, assembly line balancing, flexible manufacturing systems, automated
material handling, general scheduling theory and shop floor control. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE404 Logistics ECTS 6

This course equips students with knowledge of strategic importance of good supply chain management and
logistics design, planning and operations for every firm. Students learn main components of supply chain, how
to apply fit and scope strategy, how to design distribution networks, applications of e-business and analytics
of uncertain environment. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE405 Decision Analysis ECTS 6

Students learn to make decisions strategically, structure objectives, develop alternatives, perform multi-
objective value analysis, think about uncertainty and make decisions with uncertainty factor, combine multiple
objectives and uncertainty, and decide on resource allocation. Students learn how to use descriptive statistical
techniques, tools and statistics software; state, test and interpret hypotheses about parameters of common
population models; apply regression and correlation analysis techniques correctly using popular software.
Students are expected to be able to write a report about findings that will clearly/visually explain the results,
attach all relevant output, and guide decision maker. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE406 Financial Analysis ECTS 6

This course covers quantifying alternatives for easier decision-making., Students learn how to compare
alternative proposals, and explain the main terms in finance such as benefit-cost analysis, project investments,
depreciation, inflation. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE407 Management Information Systems ECTS 6

The focus of the course is on the key concepts, models, and methods that enable managers to effectively
manage the development and utilization of technologies. The goal is to develop an awareness of the range,
scope, and complexity of the phenomena, issues, and problems related to economics and management of
technology and technological innovations. The course will enable the integration of technology, operations
and business strategy. In short, the participants will develop a better understanding of the complex issues
surrounding the managerial tasks with respect to technology. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE408 Project Management ECTS 6

This course introduces project management issues and techniques. The course challenges students to apply
the theoretical knowledge to real-world projects. Project selecting, structuring, scheduling, budgeting,
resource management and project control are the main topics. Prerequisite: Junior standing (108 ECTS)

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IE409 Reliability Analysis E CTS 6

The focus of the course is on the key concepts of components and system reliability; design and assessment
of engineering systems and processes for assuring reliability of performance; life distributions; life testing
procedures; estimating system reliability; maintenance and replacement models; data collection, storage and
analysis for maintenance; computerized maintenance systems; total productive maintenance. Prerequisite:
Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE410 Design of Experiments ECTS 6

To provide the theoretical and applied framework needed to plan, design and conduct experiments, and
analyze the results to obtain objective conclusions. Students will use standard statistical software packages
for analyses (Excel, Stata, SPSS, etc). Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE411 Forecasting ECTS 6

The focus of the course is on to introduce students with the main terms in forecasting such as : Simple and
multiple regression models; relaxing the assumptions of the classical model: multi-collinearity,
heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, model specification. Demand patterns and filtering, horizontal models,
trend models, quadratic models, regression, discounting and adaptive smoothing models, trigonometric
models, seasonal models, adaptive control models, Box-Jenkins models. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165
ECTS)

IE412 Financial Engineering ECTS 6

The focus of the course is to introduce students to the main terms in financial engineering such as: Quantitative
methods; Time value of money, the Investment setting, Stock market analysis, Financial statement analysis;
Basic concepts, Financial ratios and earnings per share, assets, Liabilities; Corporate Finance: corporate
investing and financing decisions, Asset valuation; Markets and instruments, Equity investments, Debt
investments; Basic concepts, analysis and valuation, Derivative investments, Alternative investments, Portfolio
management. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE413 Manufacturing Systems ECTS 6

The course aim is to provide an introduction to the design and analysis of manufacturing systems and develop
students knowledge in three areas: manufacturing processes and computer-integrated manufacturing
systems, manufacturing system design and analysis, and modern manufacturing management strategies. The
course covers: introduction to materials and engineering drawing, steel making, turning operations, milling
operations, sheet metal operations, casting and heat treatment, plastics, non-conventional manufacturing
processes, semiconductor manufacturing and circuit board assembly, evolution of manufacturing systems,
inventory model, MRP, JIT and Kanban, flexible manufacturing systems. Assembly line and balancing. Recent
Manufacturing strategies. Dynamics of manufacturing systems, performance evaluation of manufacturing
systems, problems facing traditional accounting systems, activity-based costing, justification of manufacturing
systems. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE414 Stochastic Models ECTS 6

The focus of the course is on to introduce students with the main terms such as: Markov chains: classification,
recurrence, transience, limits theory. Renewal theory, Markov processes, birth-death processes, Applications

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to queuing, branching, and other models in science, engineering and business, Topics drawn from semi-
Markov processes, martingales, Brownian motion. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE415 Scheduling and Sequencing ECTS 6

This course covers deterministic scheduling and sequencing problems such as single machine scheduling,
parallel machine scheduling, flowshop scheduling and jobshop scheduling, sequence scheduling in a stochastic
environment, and line balancing. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE416 Supply Chain Management ECTS 6

Students learn what creates a competitive advantage in SCM. They learn global supply chain management
and how to identify facilities, inventory, transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing as the key drivers
of supply chain performance. After successful course completion student are expected to evaluate supply
chain decisions under uncertain circumstances. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE417 Facilities Design and Planning ECTS 6

The focus of the course is on to cover the main concepts and techniques for analyzing, designing, and selecting
facilities and material handling systems. Students learn design of production, distribution and inventory
systems, process design, materials handling, work area design, storage and warehousing, service area
planning, machine scheduling, number, size and location of facilities in a system, capacity planning, and
design of delivery routes. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE418 Queuing Theory ECTS 6

The focus of the course is on to cover the main terms in Queuing Theory such as: Markovian queues and
Jackson networks, steady-state behavior of general service time queues, priority queues, approximation
methods and algorithms for complex queues, simulation, dynamic programming and applications to inventory
and queuing. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE419 Managerial Economics ECTS 6

The focus of the course is on to introduce students to analytical tools and theoretical economic concepts
relevant to firm management. Students learn basics about managerial economics theoretical economic concept
economic concept relevant to firm management. After successful completion of the course students are expected to be
able to apply analytical tools in managerial economics. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE420 Technology and R&D Management ECTS 6

To combine management skills and leadership theories essential to generating products and excelling in
today's global economy. To convey ability how to design jobs, organize hierarchies, resolve conflicts, motivate
employees, and create an innovative work environment. Discover how superior management skills can
increase funding, generate profit, and improve the effectiveness of technologically based organizations. To
outline the challenging issues related to diversity in science and technology organizations and provides insights
as to how diversity can be used to enhance creativity. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

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IE421 Total Quality Management ECTS 6

The focus of the course is on the key concepts, models, and methods that enable managers to effectively
manage the development and utilization of technologies. The goal is to develop an awareness of the range,
scope, and complexity of the phenomena, issues, and problems related to economics and management of
technology and technological innovations. Students learn the complex issues surrounding the managerial tasks
with respect to technology. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE425 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing ECTS 6

This course aims to provide students with general knowledge of fundamental CAD/CAM concepts. Students
learn how to use commercial CAD/CAM software for engineering design; how CAD/CAM can be used in the
different stages of design and manufacture of a product. Students also learn how to take an active role in
product design and development process as well as prototyping model 3D part and assemblies by using
SolidWorks program and analyze the part design using one of the computational methods (e.g. stress analysis).
Prerequisite: Senior standing (168 ECTS)

IE430 Special Topics in Industrial Engineering ECTS 6

This course may cover different topics. For example, stochastic simulation in industrial engineering or
operational research which aims at improving student skills in research orientation or robust optimisation,
where students work with various applications ranging from supply chains, pricing, risk management,
information theory, statistics and engineering design etc. Students learn how apply robust optimisation to
uncertain scenarios and outcomes. Prerequisite: Senior standing (165 ECTS)

IE440 Current Topics in Industrial Engineering ECTS 6

The main objective of this course is to discuss the latest trends and developments in industrial and
manufacturing engineering, such as investigating new, intelligent, and agile control architectures and decision
making approaches to deal with disturbances and risks. This is an interdisciplinary course which may cover
many main topics in industry such as integration of multinational part fabrication into uniform products,
embedded and emergent intelligence, control architectures, global supply and distribution chains, data
management decision making, autonomy and self-optimization.. Students are expected to gain competences
to formulate contemporary engineering problems and communicate them effectively. Prerequisite: Senior
standing (165 ECTS)

IE450 Seminars in Industrial Engineering ECTS 6

This is an interdisciplinary course which may cover many main topics in industry. Students gain specialist
knowledge in their field of study as well as basic knowledge in a broader area, with a focus on research
assignments that are suggested by the academic supervisor. This includes developing of the students’ skills
such as literature search and analysis, mapping techniques, and techniques for collecting, analyzing, and
assessing data, but also to acquire linguistic proficiency and comprehension skills as well as the ability to
present ideas and arguments effectively through discussions, presentations and writing. Prerequisite: Senior
standing (165 ECTS)

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MATH100 Mathematical Skills ECTS 6

This is an entry level university course. It aims to prepare students in the fields of economics, management,
international business and finance for their calculus course while it provides basic analytical and
computational skills for students in social sciences related programs. Students learn basics of numbers and
number operators, basic algebra, factor and simplify polynomials and rational expressions, how to solve
equations use functions, quadratic functions and parabolas. No prerequisite

MATH101 Calculus I ECTS 6

This course covers the following topics: Functions of one real variable including polynomial, rational,
trigonometric and other functions; Limits and continuity; Derivatives; Rules of derivatives; Derivatives of basic
functions; Properties of differentiable functions; Derivatives of higher degrees; Graphing, tangents and
normals; Asymptotes, Local and Global extrema; Antiderivatives; Substitution of variables; Antiderivatives of
rational functions; Trigonometric functions; Finite sums, algebra rules; The Riemann sums and integral; The
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. No prerequisite

MATH102 Calculus II ECTS 6

This course attempts to cover the following main areas: Application of Definite Integrals. Transcedental
Functions. Techniques of Integration-substitution, trigonometric substitution, partial fractions, integration by
parts, Infinite Sequences and Series. Power Series, Taylor and Mc Laurent Series,
introduction to multivariable functions, partial derivatives, local extrema of two variable functions,
double integrals. Prerequisite: MATH101

MATH201 Linear Algebra ECTS 6

This is a fundamental course on matrix theory and its applications. It trains students to tackle the linear algebra
problems with an emphasis of their respective fields of study. The topics covered in this course include the
knowledge of linear systems of equations, the method of Gauss-Jordan elimination, the method of echelon
forms, homogeneous systems, elementary row and column operations and determinants, Cramer rule,
matrices, elementary matrix operations, inverses equivalent matrices, L-U factorization, vectors in the plane
and in the 3D-Space, vector spaces, subspaces, span and linear independence, basis and dimension,
homogeneous systems coordinates and isomorphisms, rank of a matrix, inner product spaces, linear
transformations and matrices, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization and similar
matrices, diagonalization of symmetric matrices, matrix exponentials, spectral and singular value
decompositions, dominant eigenvalue and principal component analysis. Markov chains, age-specific
population growth, harvesting of animal populations. Prerequisite: MATH101

MATH202 Differential Equations ECTS 6

Differential Equations are the language in which scientists and engineers understand practical application of
mathematics through their mathematical models. This course covers first-order differential equations and
solution methods, modeling with linear equations. second and higher order linear differential equations,
undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, applications of second order equations, series solutions,

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series solution around an ordinary point, series solution around a regular singular point, Euler equation and
Bessel's equation, Laplace transformation, models with second order equations, linear systems, boundary
value problems, partial differential equations, separation of variables; heat conduction problem the wave
equation; vibration of elastic strings and membranes, Laplace equation: steady state heat conduction further
remarks on separation of variables; series of orthogonal functions Bessel and Legendre expansions.
Prerequisite: MATH102

MATH203 Introduction to Probability and Statistics ECTS 6

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with basic probabilistic concepts of random variables and their
probability distributions. Students will utilize smart counting techniques to learn how to estimate and
constrain probabilities/uncertainties of certain events. We will introduce concepts of sample space, variance
and expectation of a single random variable and covariance between two random variables. After introducing
probabilistic concepts students will be able to understand basic statistical approach to testing hypothesis using
collected data. Students will learn how to use mathematical language and notation to correctly define and
answer questions like “Could this result be an artifact of pure chance?” Prerequisite: MATH101

MATH204 Discrete Mathematics ECTS 6

This course covers the following topics: Basic operations on propositions, and properties of logic operations,
valid arguments, basic axioms of sets, subsets, union, intersection, difference of sets, properties, inclusion-
exclusion principle, cardinality of sets, relations, functions and types of functions, Peano axioms of natural
numbers, weak and strong mathematical induction, well-ordering principle, divisibility and primes, prime
factorization, quotient-remainder theorem, techniques of proofs direct, indirect and by contradiction,
permutations, combinations and basic counting, binomial theorem, definitions and examples of graphs,
connected graphs, trees, comparison of sizes of functions (classes of polynomial, logarithmic etc functions).
Prerequisite: MATH101

MATH205 Numerical Analysis ECTS 6

This course attempts to cover the following main areas: Numerical methods for finding zeroes of functions,
numerical integration and differentiation, Gauss-Jordan method(s) for solving systems of linear equations, LU
and QR factorization, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, non-linear systems of equations, least squares
approximation, methods for solving ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH101

MATH207 Vector Calculus ECTS 6

This course is a continuation of the topics covered in Calculus I and II. It focuses on functions of 2 and 3
variables, vectors, dot and cross product, projections, partial and directional derivatives, gradients, double
and triple integrals, use of polar, cylindrical, spherical coordinates, local and global extrema for two variable
functions, Lagrange multipliers, and finally vector fields, line integrals, Green’s and Stokes theorems.
Prerequisite: MATH101

MATH209 Discrete Mathematics II ECTS 6

This course is a continuation of Discrete Mathematics I, with some degree of flexibility given to the instructor.
Topics in the second course may include predicate logic, recurrence relations, graphs, trees, Eulerian and

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Hamiltonian circuits, partially ordered sets, matrices, computational complexity, elementary computability,
elementary set theory –countable and uncountable sets, cardinality. Prerequisite: MATH204

MATH306 Statistical Modeling ECTS 6

The aim of this course is to study common statistical techniques. The emphasis will be upon the understanding
and use of statistical methodology, and the written communication of the results of data analysis. Students
should gain practical experience in elementary data management and analysis techniques. Topics we will cover
include tools and methods for describing and summarizing data; inference methods on population means and
proportions; prominent sampling distributions and their use in statistical hypothesis testing; calculating
confidence intervals of the sample mean; categorical data analysis (Goodness-of-fit tests); single factor
analysis (one way ANOVA); simple linear regression and correlation; model validation, residual analysis;
multivariate linear regression; multiple testing strategies to curtail family wise type 1 error. Prerequisite:
MATH203

ME208 Dynamics and Vibrations ECTS 6

The course is designed to teach solution techniques for rigid body kinematics. Conservation of momentum
and energy are employed to analyze one- and two-dimensional problems. The use of vectors and free body
diagrams for the analysis of dynamic mechanical systems is applied. Topics that are taught in the course
are: Kinematics of particle: force and acceleration, work and energy, impulse and momentum; Kinematics of
rigid body: force and acceleration, work and energy, impulse and momentum, Vibrations. Prerequisite:
MATH202

ME210 Strength of Materials ECTS 6

Strength of Materials introduces the basics about structural members and their strength, stiffness and
stability. Students practices solving practical engineering problems involving stress and strain analysis in
elementary structural members, such as bars and beams. After the successful completion of the course they
understand issues on strength, stiffness and stability of structures and are able to check safety of existing
structures or to design new structural members. Prerequisite: ENS209

ME301 Engineering Project I ECTS 6

This course covers the tools and – as important – behavioral skills to systematically manage projects for profit
and non-profit organizations. Students are exposed to the tasks and challenges facing today’s projects and in
particular, those of the project manager. Students learn how to manage globally distributed teams while
adhering to scope, budget, time constraints while balancing project risks and rigorous quality demands.
Students are expected to acquire and fine-tune the skills and techniques for the 4 phases in the life cycle of a
typical project: initiating, planning, executing and closing; gain an understanding of essential principles
associated with effective project management and how to apply these principles in the day-to-day business
environment; familiarize themselves with commonly available computer software tools and apply methods
for solving common difficulties associated with project management. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

ME302 Engineering Project II ECTS 6

Continuation and completion of projects begun in ME301. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

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ME304 Fluid Mechanics ECTS 6

The course aims to give students fundamental knowledge in fluid mechanics, to teach them basic problem-
solving skills in hydrostatics and fluid dynamics and make them aware of role of fluid mechanics in various
engineering applications and design. Throughout the course students define the physical properties of a fluid
and explain the consequence of such properties on fluid flow, apply integral relations for a control volume to
compute various fluid mechanics problems, apply the conservation principles of mass, linear momentum, and
energy to fluid flow systems, compute various problems of fluid flow in ducts, compute the lift, drag, and
moments acting on simple aerodynamic profiles and shapes in inviscid, steady fluid flows and apply CFD
software to compute fluid dynamics problem with moderate level of complexity. Prerequisite MATH202

ME306 Heat and Mass Transfer ECTS 6

The course aims to introduce basic concepts and principles of heat transfer encountered in mechanical
engineering practice. It covers analytical, empirical and numerical techniques for the solution of heat transfer
problems. At the end of course diffusion mass transfer will be introduced. Throughout the course students
Identify the mechanisms of heat transfer that occur simultaneously in practice, solve one-dimensional heat
conduction problems and obtain the temperature distributions within a medium, solve steady conduction
problems that involve multilayer rectangular, cylindrical, or spherical geometries, analyze transient heat
transfer problems and solve it when lumped system approach is applicable, calculate various characteristics
of internal and external convection heat transfer problems and calculate basic problems of mass transfer.
Prerequisite MATH202

ME312 Machine Elements ECTS 6

Machine Elements introduces classification of a variety of machine elements, their aim and proper use. It
teaches students fundamental principles of design of engineering systems and their mechanical parts and how
to apply methods of statics, strength of materials and kinematics in analysis of practical engineering problems.
Students also learn how to assess behavior and the effects of shape, dimensions and material of an element,
or type and level of load. Prerequisite ME210

ME313 Mechanical Vibrations ECTS 6

This course covers topics such as: one- and multi-degree-of-freedom systems; natural frequencies and modes
of vibrations, resonance, beat phenomenon, effect of damping, applications to practical problems, and
methods to avoid excessive vibrations. The main course objective is to equip students with fundamental
knowledge on the modeling and analysis of one-dof-systems - free vibrations, transient and steady-state
forced vibrations, viscous and hysteric damping. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

ME370 Work Placement/Internship ECTS 6

An internship experience provides the student with an opportunity to explore career interests while applying
knowledge, skills and competences gained in the classroom in a work setting. The experience also helps
students gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn and provides an opportunity to build professional
networks. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

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ME401 Engineering Design I ECTS 6

Engineering Design course gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course
concepts through activities, projects, and problem based (APPB) learning. The major focus of the IED course is
to expose students to design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and
human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

ME402 Engineering Design II ECTS 6

This course focuses on manufacturing processes. Students are expected to demonstrate thorough
understanding of manufacturing processes. As future engineers, the students should be able to consider
these processes so they can make the manufacturing of a product more efficient and cost effective.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

ME410 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ECTS 6

The main objective of the course is to introduce students to principles of operation of unmanned aerial
vehicles. The course will enable students to understand physics of unmanned aerial vehicles and auxiliary
subsystems. Safety, ethical and environmental issues are analyzed as well.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing (108 ECTS)

ME411 Renewable Energy Technology ECTS 6

This course aims to provide an introduction to power systems, its basic components and their functioning,
focusing on renewable energy resources, their technologies and applications. The course will help students
recognize society's present needs and future energy demands and identify imposed challenges due to
conventional ways of electric and thermal energy generation. Accordingly, it aims to motivate students to
explore, analyze and utilize various renewable energy sources´ potential, due to applicability for given sites
(using professional software tools). The course, within its scope, will also focus on helping solve environmental
and economic problems in the society, directing it towards sustainable development. Prerequisite: Junior
Standing (108 ECTS)

ME412 Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics ECTS 6

The purpose of this course is to enable students to use CFD codes for engineering analysis and design tasks.
Students gain working knowledge of computational fluid dynamics through introducing the (mathematical)
background and theory to computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) based on finite volume method. Students learn
the limitations of CFD codes and their application to fluid flow problems. Practical sessions of running a
proprietary CFD package are part of the course. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

ME414 Energy Conversion Technology ECTS 6

The course covers topics related to modern energy conversion systems (power generation systems),
fundamentals and principles of thermodynamics energy transfer in a variety of engineering systems. Students
learn application of the laws of thermo-fluid mechanics to energy conversion systems and obtain an insight
into up-to-date technical systems for energy conversion, their components and processes, as well as economic
and environmental importance of energy conversion. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

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ME415 Computational Methods ECTS 6

The course focus is on program design, algorithm development and verification, and comparative advantages
and disadvantages of different computer languages. Students learn how to use computer languages to analyse
contemporary scientific problems. The course covers both conceptual areas of converting a problem to be
solved into a computer-based solution, and specific aspects of individual languages and the types of problems
they are best suited to solve. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

ME416 Turbomachinery ECTS 6

This course covers provides general information on types of turbomachines by combining theory and
applications. Students learn how gas turbines, pumps and compressor function. The course relates
turbomachines to areas such as wind power and three-dimensional effects in axial turbo-machines. Students
are expected to gain knowledge on smooth transition from the study of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and
heat transfer to the subject of turbomachinery. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

ME430 Hydraulics and Pneumatics ECTS 6

This course is a study of fluid power technology using fluids or compressed air as the transfer media. Complete
hydraulic and pneumatic systems are studied including power sources, reservoirs, pumps, compressors, lines,
valves and actuators. Students will learn troubleshooting strategies to identify, localize and correct
malfunctions. Preventative maintenance and safety issues will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

ME432 HVAC ECTS 6

This course presents a working foundation of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump theory and
application and equips students with essential knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and understanding of
schematic wiring diagrams. Students learn the most important concepts on heating and cooling of buildings
and energy transfer. After successful completion of the course, students will be able to apply the above
concepts to the design of HVAC systems and evaluate heating and cooling load of a building. Prerequisite:
Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

ME436 Plumbing System and Design ECTS 6

The course covers the fundamentals of pressurized water distribution and sanitary systems for commercial
and residential buildings. Topics include general overview of fluids, construction design, plumbing code,
pressure flow equations, friction, mechanical pumping, cold and hot water distribution, water heater
selection, backflow prevention and application. After successful completion of the course students will be able
to analyse plumbing system and design. Prerequisite: Senior Standing (168 ECTS)

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NS102 Physics ECTS 6

The course covers a calculus-based study of the basic concepts of physics. Topics include vector algebra,
kinematics, dynamics of single particle system, energy, momentum, conservation laws, circular and rigid body

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motion, fluid mechanics, thermal equilibrium, temperature, and the laws of thermodynamics with applications
to ideal gases and thermodynamic processes. No prerequisite.

NS103 Biology ECTS 6

The course covers the introductory level methodology, principles, and mechanisms of biological sciences with
special emphasis on molecular and cellular aspects of living systems as well as biological chemistry, cell
structure and function, cellular metabolism, genetics, and other related topics. No prerequisite.

NS104 General Chemistry ECTS 6

A fundamental chemistry course emphasizing the metric system, introduction to atomic theory, stoichiometry,
the structural and physical properties of matter, the electronic structure of atoms chemical binding, molecular
geometry, hybridization and molecular orbital and the states of matter, i.e., gases, liquids and solids. It also
discusses physical properties of solutions in aqueous solution, chemical kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. No
prerequisite.

NS111 Understanding Nature and Knowledge ECTS 3

The course covers topics such as history and philosophy of science, perception of the world and interaction
with science, impact of recent scientific breakthrough on modern life. No prerequisite.

NS112 Understanding Science and Technology ECTS 3

The aim of the course is to expose students to various issues and opinions on the development, the current
state and the role of the science and technology in the development of human societies. The goal is not to
give definitive answers but rather to provoke discussion and initiate further learning. No prerequisite.

NS202 Biochemistry I ECTS 6

The course provides introduction to the foundations of chemistry in living organisms. A special emphasis is
given into the properties of biological macromolecules such as DNA, RNA and proteins, including enzyme
kinetics and purification methodologies. Prerequisite: NS207.

NS122 Physics II ECTS 6

NS122 Physics II is a continuation of NS102 Physics in terms of classical physics and the beginning of the
modern physics understanding. The course offers a comprehensive review of the Waves, Sound, Electrostatics,
Magnetism, Geometric and Wave Optics. Therefore, the student will be prepared and able to understand the
interesting modern concepts of physics and its applications. Prerequisite: NS102

NS205 Cell Biology ECTS 6

This course introduces the basics of cell biology which enables students demonstrate preparedness for higher-
level biology courses with special emphasis is on cell structure and function, cell division, and other related
topics. Laboratory exercises focus on microscope techniques. Prerequisite: NS103

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NS207 Organic Chemistry ECTS 6

This course covers common organic chemistry knowledge, including general structures of biological molecules,
their major classifications and functional groups. Additionally, it covers reactivity between them, such as acid-
base reactions and nucleophilic substitutions. Moreover, techniques used for determination of the structure
of organic compounds are also covered, including mass spectrometry, IR and UV spectrophotometry and
nuclear magnetic resonance. No prerequisite.

NS209 Genetics I ECTS 6

This course aims to introduce the basic concepts in genetics and explains the principles and mechanisms of
heredity. It also provides information about genetic mapping, chromosomal changes, population genetics and
quantitative genetics. No prerequisite.

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SE211 Software Construction ECTS 6

Software Construction presents the basic principles and techniques of software development. Special
attention is paid how to write the software code that is bug-free, easy to maintain, understandable, extensible
and reusable. During the course students will tackle the set of problems and a final project. The particular
attention is paid to the topics such as specifications and invariants; testing; abstract data types, simple and
complex; design patterns for object-oriented programming; notions of concurrent programming and
concurrency. Prerequisite: CS103

SE302 Software Testing and Maintenance ECTS 6

This course is a study of software testing and maintenance methodologies for to develop object-oriented,
component-based software using the Test Driven Development approach. The main theoretical and practical
topics are different types of coverage analysis, automatic test case generation, and regression testing and
impact analysis. A primary focus will be program-based software testing and maintenance approaches and
related software development techniques. Students will work on several problems using Unit Tests for object-
oriented programming environment. Prerequisite: SE211, CS105, MATH204

SE304 Tools and Methods of CASE Technologies ECTS 6

CASE stands for Computer Aided Software Engineering. The course covers CASE tools i.e. a set of software
application programs, which are used by software project managers, analysts and engineers to develop
software system. Students learn CASE tools and methods to simplify various stages of software development
process, such as analysis tools, design tools, project management tools, database management tools, etc.
Prerequisite CS105

SE308 Communication Systems and Networks ECTS 6

This course provides knowledge and identifies principles behind advanced high-speed computer networks and
Internet; to enable to understand issues and implementation considerations relevant to providing services in
advanced communication networks and Internet. Students will learn how to describe the layered organization
and structuring of computer networks, identify and analyze the key design parameters and their effect to

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provide consistent services in computer networks, analyze the key problems involved at the layers of the
TCP/IP protocol stack and apply the techniques and algorithms that have been devised to address these
problems, maintain small network, to design small and medium network and to be a part of team to maintain
a large network. Prerequisite: CS105.

SE322 Software Requirements Analysis ECTS 6

Students will learn and train how to use requirements engineering techniques to capture software
requirements for all types of real-world problems. Particular attention will be paid on how to work with clients
and non-specialists in Computer Science, how to negotiate and work with final users of the system. The course
covers elicitation, specification, and management of software system requirements. The course will present
the iterative techniques to develop full requirement analysis. The course assumes students have the basic
familiarity with the subject of gathering requirements and basics of software development or other
engineering projects. Prerequisite: CS105 or SE211.

SE370 Work Placement/Internship ECTS 6

An internship experience provides the student with an opportunity to explore career interests while applying
knowledge, skills and competences gained in the classroom in a work setting. The experience also helps
students gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn and provides an opportunity to build professional
networks.6

SE401 SCADA Systems ECTS 6

Design to teach students the theoretical and practical foundations of software design for Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Topics include: the SCADA scan cycle, fundamentals of SCADA
communication, sensors, actuators and rewiring, operator interface and the HMI, SCADA integration.
Prerequisite: MATH101, CS105 or SE211

SE402 Programming of CNC Machines ECTS 6

During the course the students learn the basics of CNC machines as well as the fundamentals of CNC
programming. Topics include CNC production, coordinate systems, cutting speeds for milling and drilling,
drawing basic shapes using geometric methods, write simple programs to operate computer-numerically
controlled milling machines, CAD-CAM software tools etc. Prerequisite: CS105.

SE403 Development of Science and Technology ECTS 6

This course introduces the field known as Development of Science and Technology and in particular with the
respect to the digital world. STS is an interdisciplinary field that examines how science and technology shape

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IMPORTANT NOTE ON WORK PLACEMENT/INTERNSHIP: The students are expected to: 1. Familiarise himself/herself with the IUS Procedures and
Rules for Work Placement/Internship 2. Arrive at work as scheduled, ready to work, and stay for the agreed upon time 3. Present him/herself in a
professional manner at all times, including being appropriately dressed for your workplace. 4. Communicate any concerns with their supervisor and the
internship coordinator in a timely manner and respectfully. 5. Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in what you are doing; ask questions and take
initiative as appropriate. 6. Complete and submit your internship file by designated deadlines. 7. Keep track of and accurately report internship hours
worked. (Completion of the work assigned by the employee. Report of the performed work is also checked by the Program Coordinator at the end of
the semester. The internship could be evaluated as ACCEPTED, REJECTED or INCOMPLETE. In order for students to receive 6 ECTS, the internship report
needs to be ACCEPTED.)

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societies, cultures, and the environment and how social, cultural, and environmental factors shape the
development of science and technology. Students will study the latest development in the digital technologies
and the societal aspects of it but also biological science (including biotechnology, genetics, and genomics);
medical sciences and technologies; energy sciences and technologies; and ecological and environmental
sciences. Key terms necessary to understand and discuss those perspectives are also presented. Upon the
completion of the course the students will be able to explain developments in science and technology in terms
of their interactions with social, cultural, environmental, and other issues. Prerequisite: CS105

SE404 Psycho Cybernetics ECTS 6

The course is designed to help students lead more successful and fulfilling lives by learning and applying the
foundations of psycho-cybernetics. The course revolves around introducing the idea of self-image in
psychology and the idea of personal creativity as desirable tools for a successful software engineer. By the end
of this course, the students should have increased their self-awareness, and by understanding their
unconscious blueprint of themselves, they improve their chances for self-growth, self-improvement and
become more ready to recognize and embrace new opportunities for creativity and innovation. Prerequisite:
CS105

SE406 Software Engineering Management ECTS 6

Software engineering management is introduced to the students as the application of management

activities—planning, coordinating, measuring, monitoring, controlling, and reporting1—and all this to ensure
that software products and software engineering services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and to the
benefit of stakeholders. While it would be possible to manage a software engineering project in the same way
as other complex projects there is many aspects very particular to software projects and software life cycle
processes. Students will study how to work with clients and developers at the same time and continuously,
particularly regarding the impact of changing requirements. The impact, and how to deal, of the high degree
of novelty and complexity in the requirements and underlying technology is studied extensively. Prerequisite:
CS105 or SE211

SE407 Software Quality Management ECTS 6

The course will develop the advanced set of skills to ensure the required level of quality in a industrial software
product. Beside the software engineering techniques, the course present and define the quality standards and
procedures that follow. The term of „quality culture“is discussed throughout the course. Particular attention
is paid to quality assurance, quality planning and quality control and what are the keys for effective quality
management. The place of Software Quality Management and process is studied and defined in the typical
software engineering project. Students will work on several real-world case studies and will have to submit
the final project. Prerequisite: CS105 or SE211

SE421 CAD Systems ECTS 6

Introduces students to computer-aided drafting and design. It teaches the foundations of computer graphics
and design, using graphical software and hardware. Upon completion of this course, the student should have
the ability to make 2D CAD drawings, sketches, analyses, models, and evaluate models in CAD software. The
students will have the ability to manipulate the coordinate systems, perspectives and transformations; they
will be able to construct sketches and set geometric and topological boundaries on them. Prerequisite: CS304

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SE423 Automatics and Robotics ECTS 6

This course introduces the basic principles of automated systems and describes the tasks that technicians
perform on the job. The main topics include the history, development, and current applications of robots and
automated systems including their development, configuration, operation, components, and controls. Upon
completion, students should be able to understand the basic concepts of automation and robotic systems.
Prerequisite: CS105

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