The Faculty of Engineering aims to develop and produce the next generation of accomplished engineers, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs with strong analytical skills in healthcare industry. It offers a four-year undergraduate degree program in Biomedical engineering recognized by the Pakistan Engineering Council.
Biomedical Engineering is a flagship program, aims to produce engineers having an edge in knowledge and technical skills through enquiry, research and experimentation. The faculty of engineering adapted a globally competitive curriculum incorporating theoretical knowledge with hands-on training and learning using state of the art modern equipment. This allows students to solve complex engineering problems and enable them to enhance their technical skills in healthcare industry, nationally and internationally.
SHU has qualified and experienced faculty to ensure that the program learning outcomes are achieved. Our teaching methodology accentuates on student-teacher interactions for providing optimal learning environment, where strong emphasis is laid on Industry-Academia collaboration for which there is an Industrial Advisory Board that facilitates the development of insights on current trends in healthcare industry by arranging class lectures, seminars, webinars, field visit, and workshops for the students.
Dr. M. Zeeshan Ul Haque
Professor & Chairperson, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering (BME) is the fastest growing interdisciplinary engineering program, combining engineering with medicine that provides innovation to enhance the quality of life. It utilizes problem solving skills to design and develop innovative diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical solutions for healthcare industry. The increasing utilization of technology in healthcare, the demand for biomedical engineers has grown worldwide.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (DBME) offers a well-structured four-year undergraduate degree program and has extended its focus on the Outcome Based Education (OBE) system. This will provide students with the core foundation in engineering principles and promotes their skills through device-based learning using state-of-the-art laboratories for improved learning outcomes.
A broad spectrum of technical and professional skills is offered through research and internship opportunities.
DBME focuses on transforming the theoretical concepts into the real world solutions to problems, keeping in mind the current challenges and research in healthcare industry. The department is well-equipped to produce young engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs inculcating self-directed learning traits.
Additionally, DBME has constituted an Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) with representatives from hospitals, research centers, medical-device manufacturing industry and academia.
To be recognized nationally as a quality academic, research- driven, innovative and entrepreneurial education provider advancing knowledge and nurturing talent for the benefit of society and healthcare community.
To provide an optimal learning environment to educate future biomedical engineers utilizing curricula and training opportunities that upskills interpersonal, entrepreneurial and multidisciplinary knowledge to contribute in academia, research centers, healthcare industry and society.
The objectives of the department of biomedical engineering is to deliver quality education by:
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B. E.) in Biomedical Engineering
Duration: 4 Years
Semesters: 8
Credit Hours: 138
Why Biomedical Engineering?
Biomedical Engineering is a popular career choice, as it offers an opportunity to serve people and to participate in the working with living systems. Biomedical Engineers work closely with multidisciplinary engineers, scientists, physicians, nurses and allied health-professionals.
Salient Features
The mission of the Program is to provide students with an optimal learning environment and multidisciplinary education. The Program utilizes curricula, training and research opportunities to contribute in academia, research centers, healthcare industry and society with their profound analytical and design capabilities.
History of Interaction between DBME and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Biomedical Engineering was launched after a successful PEC Zero Visit (ref: PEC/AD/SHU-K-BIO-MEDICAL/Zero/2017), dated August 4, 2017, granting permission to launch the program. In 2017, student induction began, followed by a successful interim visit (ref: PEC/EAD/SHU-K/BIOMED/RL-2019), dated July 16, 2019. Eventually, the Biomedical Engineering program at SHU was accredited after a successful accreditation visit (ref: PEC/EAD/SHU-K/DL-105/2022), dated February 1, 2022, by the Pakistan Engineering Council.
Transformation into Outcome Based Education (OBE) System
Department of Biomedical Engineering has implemented outcome based education (OBE) system as per PEC requirement with well-defined Program Education Objectives (PEOs) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs).
Program Education Objectives (PEOs):
PEOs are designed in accordance with the vision and mission of the department exhibiting the accomplishments that the graduates are expected to accomplish. It serves an important function in designing the curriculum, PLOs and subsequently
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
In B. E. BME program, twelve (12) PLOs have been adopted from the graduate attributes for engineers defined in the PEC OBA manual, 2019. The following are the twelve PLOs adapted for the program:
Consistency of Vision and Mission of DBME with Vision and Mission of SHU
SHU Vision | DBME Vision |
✔ | ✔ |
SHU Mission | DBME Mission |
✔ | ✔ |
Mapping of PEOs with DBME Vision and Mission Statements
PEO 1 | PEO 2 | PEO 3 | |
DBME Vision | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
DBME Mission | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Mapping of PLOs and PEOs
The twelve PLOs, defined for the Biomedical Engineering Program, are mapped to the three PEOs. Mapping of the PLOs to PEOs.
PEO 1 | PEO 2 | PEO 3 | |
Engineering Knowledge | ✔ | ||
Problem Analysis | ✔ | ||
Design/Development of Solutions | ✔ | ||
Investigation | ✔ | ||
Modern Tool Usage | ✔ | ||
The Engineer and Society | ✔ | ||
Environment and Sustainability | ✔ | ||
Ethics | ✔ | ||
Individual and Team Work | ✔ | ||
Communication | ✔ | ||
Project Management | ✔ | ||
Lifelong Learning | ✔ |
Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Curriculum Design
The curriculum is designed to provide knowledge, analytical and leadership abilities, critical thinking and ethical values to cope with technological challenges. Complex Engineering Problems (CEPs), Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Open Ended Labs (OELs) are also included in relevant courses to equip the students for lifelong learning as guided by OBE. The management courses provide students an insight of entrepreneurship and management skills.
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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1st Year |
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Semester - Ⅰ |
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PHC101 | Applied Physics | 2+1 |
BME102 | Introduction to Computing | 2+1 |
ELE101 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3+1 |
MTH 101/ BIO-101* | Basic Mathematics / Biology | 3+0 |
BME101 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 1+0 |
IST101 | Islamic Studies | 2+0 |
ENG101 | Functional English | 0+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Semester - ⅠⅠ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
PST101 | Pakistan Studies | 2+0 |
ENG103 | Communication Skills | 2+0 |
MTH103 | Calculus & Analytical Geometry | 3+0 |
BSC102 | Biochemistry | 2+1 |
CSC103 | Object Oriented Programming | 3+1 |
ELE102 | Basic Electronics | 3+1 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
2nd Year |
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Semester - ⅠⅠⅠ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MTH201 | Linear Algebra & Differential Equation | 3+0 |
PHY201 | Physiology I | 2+1 |
ELE201 | Circuit Analysis | 3+1 |
BME201 | Computer Aided Engineering Drawing | 0+1 |
ANA201 | Human Anatomy | 2+1 |
BME202 | Biomedical Electronics | 3+1 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Semester - ⅠⅤ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MTH202 | Complex Variable & Transformation | 3+0 |
ELE203 | Digital Logic Design | 3+1 |
BME203 | Biomechanics | 3+1 |
PHY202 | Physiology II | 2+1 |
BME204 | Biomedical Instrumentation I | 3+1 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
3rd Year |
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Semester - Ⅴ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BME301 | Biomedical Instrumentation II | 3+1 |
ELE302 | Signals & Systems | 3+1 |
MTH301 | Statistics | 3+0 |
MTH302 | Numerical Analysis | 3+0 |
ELE301 | Microprocessor & Interfacing | 2+1 |
Total Credit Hours | 17 | |
Semester - ⅤⅠ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BME303 | Bio-signal Processing | 3+1 |
BME304 | Modeling & Simulation | 2+1 |
BME305 | Biomedical Control Systems | 3+1 |
XXXxxx*** | Elective I | 3+0 |
BME306 | Biomaterials | 3+1 |
BME300** | Internship Seminar | 0+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
4th Year |
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Semester - ⅤⅠⅠ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MGT401 | Entrepreneurship | 3+0 |
MGT402 | Engineering Management | 3+0 |
ENG401 | Technical Report Writing & Presentation Skills | 3+0 |
XXXxxx *** | Elective II | 3+0 |
XXXxxx *** | Elective III | 2+1 |
BME449**** | Final Year Design Project –I | 0+3 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Semester - ⅤⅠⅠⅠ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BME449**** | Final Year Design Project –II | 0+3 |
BME401 | Medical Imaging | 2+1 |
BME402 | Professional Practices & Ethics | 3+0 |
XXXxxx*** | Elective IV | 3+0 |
XXXxxx *** | Elective V | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Track 1 | Track 2 | Track 3 |
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Instrumentation | Tissue Engineering and Molecular Bioengineering | Biomedical Computing |
Biomedical Engineering Systems | Biophysics | Telemedicine Systems |
Medical Device Quality System and Standards | Biofluid Mechanics & Bioheat Transfer | Medical Data System |
Medical Device Regulatory Affairs | Tissue Engineering | Computational Fluid Dynamics |
Power Electronics | Genetic Engineering | Artificial Intelligence |
Medical Robotics | Nano Biotechnology | Bioinformatics |
Rehabilitation Engineering | DNA Computing | Medical Image Processing |
Bioelectricity | Regenerative Medicine | Hospital Information System |
Drug Delivery Systems | ||
Neuroscience |
Graduates will find opportunities in:
Seminars/Webinars/Workshops
DBME plan, organize and put into effect various seminar/webinar/events in order to enlighten and enhance students learning in the field through interaction with professionals.
Industrial Visits/trainings/collaborations
DBME arranges various industrial visits for students to bridge the gap between academia and industry providing an opportunity for active/interactive learning experiences in class and outside the classroom environment. This enhances interpersonal and communication skills of the students.
Degree: Master of Engineering (ME) in Biomedical Engineering
Total Credit Hours (course based): 30 Cr. Hr. coursework
Total Credit Hours (Research based): 24 Cr. Hr. coursework & 6 Cr. Hr. research work
Why ME Biomedical Engineering?
Biomedical Engineering is an Interdisciplinary integrated field of engineering that aims to improve human healthcare through innovative use of technology. The Master of Engineering (ME) is a post graduate degree program designed to provide advanced training in biomedical engineering which requires students to establish the necessary foundation in biology, physiology and mathematics, in addition to advanced biomedical engineering coursework. Additionally, students are required to carry out research work and/or complete an approved project. During the postgraduate studies, students are expected to develop strong understanding of both biological processes and engineering, allowing them to bring improvements in hospitals, clinical setups, medical research centers and healthcare industry.
To produce research-driven, innovative and entrepreneurial expert personnel in the field of Biomedical Engineering by imparting quality interdisciplinary education through high quality academician and researchers for the benefit of society and healthcare community.
To provide students with a dynamic learning, academic environment that encourages excellence in both teaching and research. As a result, assisting in becoming skilled, innovative, and socially responsible professional in the fields of academia, research, the healthcare sector, and the society.
Program Education Objectives (PEOs)
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at SHU has adopted the following educational objectives for the postgraduate biomedical engineering program that are consistent with the mission of the University and DBME.
Postgraduate Biomedical Engineering Curriculum Design
The ME Biomedical Engineering program has been designed in accordance with the HEC’s stipulated semester credit hour requirement and is in complete compliance with the HEC/PEC NCRC 2017 curriculum guidelines. The semester-wise curriculum breakup for ME in Biomedical Engineering is given below:
ME Biomedical Engineering (Course-Based) |
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Semester Ⅰ |
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Course code | Course title | Credit hours |
BME-701 | Research Methodology | 3+0 |
BME-703 | Modeling & Simulation of Physiological Systems | 3+0 |
BME-704 | Advanced Biomedical Signals & Systems | 3+0 |
BME-705 | Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 12+0 | |
Semester Ⅱ |
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Course code | Course title | Credit hours |
BME-7xx | Elective-I | 3+0 |
BME-7xx | Elective-II | 3+0 |
BME-7xx | Elective-III | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 9+0 | |
Semester Ⅲ |
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Course code | Course title | Credit hours |
BME-7xx | Elective-IV | 3+0 |
BME-7xx | Elective-V | 3+0 |
BME-7xx | Elective-VI | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 9+0 | |
Total ME credit hours | 30+0 | |
ME Biomedical Engineering (Research-Based) |
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Semester Ⅰ |
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Course code | Course title | Credit hours |
BME-701 | Research Methodology | 3+0 |
BME-703 | Modeling & Simulation of Physiological Systems | 3+0 |
BME-704 | Advanced Biomedical Signals & Systems | 3+0 |
BME-705 | Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 12+0 | |
Semester Ⅱ |
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Course code | Course title | Credit hours |
BME-7xx | Elective-I | 3+0 |
BME-7xx | Elective-II | 3+0 |
BME-7xx | Elective-III | 3+0 |
BME-7xx | Elective-IV | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 12+0 | |
Semester Ⅲ and onwards |
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Course code | Course title | Credit hours |
BME-799 | Master Thesis | 0+6 |
Total Credit Hours | 0+6 | |
Total ME credit hours | 24+6 |
Placements and Careers Prospects
The BS in Actuarial Science & Risk Management is tailored for those interested in the intersection of mathematics, statistics, and finance. This program focuses on assessing and managing risk across various sectors. Students learn to apply mathematical models to analyze financial uncertainty and develop strategies for risk mitigation. Graduates are ready for successful careers in insurance, consulting, and risk management.
The applicant should:
1st Year |
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Semester - Ⅰ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
CSC106 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 2+1 |
ENG101 | Functional English | 2+1 |
ACC101 | Introduction to Accounting | 2+1 |
MGT101 | Principles of Management and Leadership | 3+0 |
MTH107 | Business Mathematics | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester - ⅠⅠⅠ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ECO102 | Microeconomics | 3+0 |
MTH108 | Calculus with Application | 3+0 |
MKT101 | Principles of Marketing | 3+0 |
ACC106 | Financial Accounting and Corporate Reporting | 2+1 |
IST102 | Islam and World Religions | 2+0 |
HUM101 | Foundations of Human Behavior | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 17 | |
Summer Semester |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
IIP100 | Industry Immersion Project I (Community Service) | 0+2 |
Total Credit Hours | 2 | |
2nd Year |
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Semester - ⅠⅠⅠ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENG105 | Presentation and Communication Skills | 3+0 |
ACT201 | Probability and Statistics – I | 3+0 |
FIN206 | Introduction to Finance | 3+0 |
PST101 | Pakistan Studies | 2+0 |
ACT203 | Introduction to Actuarial Science | 3+0 |
XXXx | Natural Science (Elective) | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 17 | |
Semester - ⅠⅤ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
FIN204 | Financial Management | 3+0 |
ECO203 | Macroeconomics | 3+0 |
PDV203 | Arts & Literature | 2+0 |
ACT204 | Probability and Statistics – II | 2+1 |
RM201 | Insurance Products and Practices | 3+0 |
RM202 | Principles of Risk Management | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 17 | |
Summer Semester |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
IIP200 | Industry Immersion Project II (Corporate) | 0+3 |
Total Credit Hours | 3 | |
3rd Year |
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Semester - Ⅴ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
FIN302 | Financial Institutions and Markets | 3+0 |
ENG306 | Applied Business Communication | 3+0 |
FIN409 | Derivatives and Risk Management | 3+0 |
RM301 | Takaful and Islamic Risk Management | 3+0 |
FTE202 | Introduction to Fintech | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester - ⅤⅠ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
RM302 | Financial Risk Management - I | 3+0 |
MGT304 | Business Research Methods | 2+1 |
FIN314 | Regulation for Insurance and Actuarial Science | 3+0 |
RM303 | Data Analytics for Risk Management | 2+1 |
RM304 | Insurtech and RiskTech | 2+1 |
FIN315 | Financial Econometrics | 2+1 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
4th Year |
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Semester - ⅤⅠⅠ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
FIN412 | Financial Mathematics | 3+0 |
ACT402 | Actuarial Models | 2+1 |
RM401 | Financial Risk Management - II | 3+0 |
RM402 | Programming for Risk Management | 2+1 |
TBA | ELP/FYP-I | 0+3 |
Xxxx | Elective I | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Semester - ⅤⅠⅠⅠ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MGT406 | Business Strategy | 3+0 |
FIN413 | Institutional Wealth Management | 3+0 |
TBA | ELP/FYP-II | 0+3 |
Xxxx | Elective II | 3+0 |
Xxxx | Elective III | 3+0 |
Total Credit Hours | 15 |
BS in Robotics and Intelligent Systems at Salim Habib University is a four-year degree program designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving fields of robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and intelligent systems.
The program, meticulously designed to meet the needs of both academic and industrial careers, ensures that students emerge with and are able to experience:
Interdisciplinary Expertise: Students will learn how to integrate knowledge from Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Design, and IoT with programming skills to develop solutions for solving real-world problems.
Industry-Integrated Learning: Students will gain experiential learning through hands-on projects in collaboration with industry experts, mentorship, and networking opportunities with professionals.
High-Tech Careers: They will be able to develop marketable and entrepreneurial skills for exciting career opportunities and innovative business ideas in a rapidly growing field globally.
PEO-1: Graduates would be competent individuals in their respective field to meet the technological challenges related to design, develop, and implement intelligent robotic systems for diverse applications.
PEO-2: Graduates would reflect moral values, ethical and professional attitude, leadership skills as well as entrepreneurial qualities.
PEO-3: Graduates would be able to engage in lifelong learning and support the global community with involvement in emerging technological research and development.
1st Year |
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Semester - Ⅰ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
MTH 101* | Basic Mathematics | 3+0 | |
PHC101 | Applied Physics | 2+1 | |
IST101 | Islamic Studies/Ethical Behavious | 2+0 | |
ENG101 | Functional English | 3+0 | |
CSCxxx | Introduction to Information & Communication Technologies | 2+1 | |
ELE101 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3+1 | |
RIS101 | Engineering Workshop | 0+1 | |
Total Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester - ⅠⅠ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
ICPxxx | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2+0 | |
XXXxxx | Foreign Language | 2+0 | |
MTH103 | Calculus & Analytical Geometry | 3+0 | |
RIS102 | Engineering Mechanics | 2+1 | |
CSC103 | Object Oriented Programming | 3+1 | |
ELE103 | Electronics - I | 3+1 | |
Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||
2nd Year |
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Semester - ⅠⅠⅠ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
MTH201 | Linear Algebra & Differential Equation | 3+0 | |
CSCxxx | Data Structures & Algorithm | 2+1 | |
ELE203 | Digital Logic Design | 3+1 | |
BME201 | Computer Aided Engineering Drawing | 0+1 | |
ELE204 | Electronics - II | 3+1 | |
RIS241 | Introduction to Robotics | 2+0 | |
XXXxxx | Occupational Health and Safety | 1+0 | |
Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||
Semester - ⅠⅤ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
XXXxxx | Civics and Community Engagement | 2+0 | |
MTH202 | Complex Variable & Transformation | 3+0 | |
MTH301 | Statistics | 3+0 | |
ELE302 | Signals & Systems | 2+1 | |
RIS221 | Microprocessor and Interfacing | 2+1 | |
RIS242 | Robotic System & Programming | 2+1 | |
Total Credit Hours | 17 | ||
3rd Year |
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Semester - Ⅴ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
RIS331 | Introduction to Data Science | 2+1 | |
RIS211 | Digital Signal Processing | 3+1 | |
RIS212 | Control Systems | 3+1 | |
RIS332 | Artificial Intelligence | 2+1 | |
RIS322 | Embedded System | 2+1 | |
Total Credit Hours | 17 | ||
Semester - ⅤⅠ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
MTH302 | Numerical Analysis | 3+0 | |
RIS313 | Digital Image Processing | 2+1 | |
RIS333 | Introduction to Deep Learning | 2+1 | |
RIS323 | Sensors & Actuators | 3+1 | |
RIS343 | Robot Modeling & Control | 3+1 | |
Total Credit Hours | 17 | ||
4th Year |
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Semester - ⅤⅡ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
RIS449 | Final Year Design Project I | 0+3 | |
Expository Writing | 3+0 | ||
RIS444 | Human-Robot Interaction | 3+1 | |
XXXxxx | Elective I | 3+0 | |
XXXxxx | Elective II | 3+0 | |
Total Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester - ⅤⅢ |
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Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
RIS449 | Final Year Design Project II | 0+3 | |
Principles of Management and Economics | 2+0 | ||
MGT401 | Entrepreneurship | 2+0 | |
RIS445 | Industrial Automation | 2+1 | |
XXXxxx | Elective III | 3+0 | |
XXXxxx | Elective IV | 3+0 | |
Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Course Code | Course Name | CHrs | Pre-requisite |
RIS451 | Computer Vision | 3 + 0 | |
RIS452 | Intelligent Systems | 3 + 0 | |
RIS453 | Pattern Recognition | 3 + 0 | |
RIS454 | Mobile Application Development | 3 + 0 | |
RIS455 | Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing | 3 + 0 | |
RIS456 | IoT & Sensors Networks | 3 + 0 | |
RIS457 | Optimal Kinematic Design of Robots | 3 + 0 | |
RIS458 | Artificial Neural Network | 3 + 0 | |
RIS459 | AI for Computer Games | 3 + 0 | |
RIS460 | Chatbots | 3 + 0 | |
RIS461 | Biomechanics for Robotics | 3 + 0 | |
RIS462 | Swarms and Collective Intelligence | 3 + 0 | |
RIS463 | Medical Robotics Systems | 3 + 0 | |
RIS464 | Biomedical Instrumentation | 3 + 0 | |
RIS465 | Big Data Technologies | 3 + 0 | |
RIS466 | Augmented Reality | 3 + 0 | |
RIS467 | Natural Language Processing | 3 + 0 |
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