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KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, KUMASI - GHANA
BSc. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
COURSE DESCRIPTION
FIRST YEAR:
EE 153
Semester ONE
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (0 4 2)
2 Credits
Introductory lectures on industrial safety, hygiene and metrology; Standard system
and uses of conventional measuring instruments; Familiarisation tour of mechanical
engineering laboratories; Equipment identification in the laboratories; Electronic and
Electrical components identification; PCB making; Soldering; Electrical wiring systems:
domestic and industrial set ups; Foundations, cement/sandstone mixes, steel
reinforcement, concrete foundations and columns; Land surveying, parallelism, use of
theodolite for machine installation, Bench work: filling, marking out tool grinding;
Machine tools; drilling and shaping.
MATH 151 MATHEMATICS I (4 0 4)
4 Credits
Algebra: The set R of real numbers, Relation of order in R, Principle of Mathematical
Induction, Complex numbers; Analysis: Functions: Odd, Even and Periodic functions
Hyperbola functions and their graphs; Co-ordinate geometry: Conic sections in
rectangular co-ordinates, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola; Parametric equations: Plane
polar co-ordinates, polar curves; Differentiation: Rolle’s theorem and the mean-value
theorems, Taylor’s theorem, Repeated Differentiation, Applications for Differentiation,
Indeterminate form; Vector algebra and its application.
ENGL 157
COMMUNICATION SKILLS I (2 0 2)
2 Credits
The study of parts of speech – the noun, verb, pronoun, adjective, adverb, and so forth.
The use of articles, the study of sentence ultimately leading to paragraph writing.
EE 151
APPLIED ELECTRICITY (2 2 3)
3 Credits
Network Theorems:
Kirchoff’s Laws, superposition, Thevenin’s, Norton’s and
Reciprocity theorems, Delta-star and star-delta transformations.
Alternating Voltage and Current: Average and r.m.s values, harmonics, phasor
representation of sinusoidal quantities, addition and subtraction of sinusoidal
quantities.
BSc. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTION 2009/10
A.C. Circuits: Active, reactive and apparent power, power factor, reactive and active
loads and sources, solving single phase circuits using j operator and the concept of
apparent power, solving 3-phase balanced and unbalanced loads.
Magnetic Circuits: Magnetomotive force, magnetic fields strength, permeability of free
space, relative permeability, B-H curves of materials, solving magnetic circuits.
ME 159
TECHNICAL DRAWING (1 3 2)
2 Credits
Geometrical construction; Orthographic projection and other projections; Descriptive
geometry, intersections and development.
BME 161
CELL BIOLOGY (2 3 3)
3 Credits Structure and Function: The Chemistry of the Cell, the Macromolecules of the
Cell. Cells and Organelles, Bioenergetics: the Flow of Energy in the Cell, Enzymes: The
Catalysts of Life. Membranes and Cell Signaling: Membranes: Their Structure,
Function and Chemistry, Transport across Membranes: Overcoming the Permeability
Barrier, Signal Transduction Mechanisms: Electrical Signals in Nerve Cell, Signal
Transduction: Messengers and Receptors, Cell Adhesion and Cell Junctions,
Intracellular membrane-bound compartments: The Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi
complex, Endosomes, Lysosomes, and Peroxisomes, Information Flow in Cells: The
Structural basis of Cellular Information: DNA, Chromosomes, and the Nucleus, The
Cell Cycle: DNA Replication, Mitosis and Cancer, Sexual Reproduction, Meiosis and
Genetic Recombination; Programmed Cell Death: Apoptosis, Gene Expression I: The
Genetic Code and transcription, Gene Expression: II Protein Synthesis and Sorting, The
Regulation of Gene Expression, Stem Cells and Cloning.
ME 161
BASIC MECHANICS (3 1 3)
3 Credits
Kinematics in One Dimension: Average speed and average velocity in one dimension,
Instantaneous velocity, Average acceleration, Instantaneous acceleration, Motion with
constant acceleration, Acceleration due to gravity
Vectors: The displacement vector and the general definition of a vector, Addition of
vectors, Position vector; components of vectors, Vector multiplication, Vectors and
coordinate rotations
Kinematics in Three Dimensions: Velocity and acceleration vectors, Motion with
constant acceleration, Projectiles, Uniform circular motion, Relativity of motion and the
Galilean transformations
BSc. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTION 2009/10
Dynamics: Newton’s laws of motion, Momentum of a particle, Galilean or Newtonian
relativity, Forces; the equation of motion and its solution, Friction
Work and Energy: Work in one and three dimensions, Kinetic energy, Potential energy,
Conservation of mechanical energy
Gravitation: Newton’s law of universal gravitation, Measurement of G, Circular orbits,
Elliptical orbits; Kepler’s laws, Gravitational potential energy, Inertial and gravitational
mass; the principle of equivalence.
Systems of Particles: Momentum of a system of particles, Conservation of momentum,
Two-body collisions, Centre of mass, Motion of the centre of mass, Energy of a system
of particles.
Statics: Statics of rigid bodies, static equilibrium, Levers and pulleys
Oscillations: Simple harmonic motion, Simple harmonic oscillator: body suspended at
the end of a spring simple pendulum, Kinetic and potential energies of a simple
harmonic Oscillator, Damped and forced oscillations.
YEAR ONE: Second Semester
EE 152
BASIC ELECTRONICS (2 2 3)
3 Credits
Nature of atom, the vacuum valves, (diode, triode, tetrode pentode) Basic concepts of
semiconductors charge carriers, effective mass, mobility, conductivity, life time and
recombination, continuity equations, flow-equations, Hall effects, PN junctions, choke;
rectification and filteration. Bipolar transistors, its characteristics, CB, CC, CE
configurations the transistor and a switching devices (ac - dc load lines) Small signal
amplifiers.
MATH 152 MATHEMATICS II (4 0 4)
4 Credits
Algebra: Matrix Algebra: Determinants and their properties, Applications to systems of
linear equations, Homogeneous systems, Eigen values and Eigen vectors;
Analysis: Series: Convergence of series of real numbers, Tests of convergence, Series of
functions and power series convergence of power series;
Integration: The Definite Integral; Definition: The Riemann Sum; Techniques of
integration including advanced methods of substitution, partial fractions, by parts and
BSc. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTION 2009/10
reduction formulae, Applications;
Differentiation, total derivations.
ENGL 158
Improper
Integrals;
Convergence;
COMMUNICATION SKILLS II (2 0 2)
Partial
2 Credits
Communication process, skills in communication, channels of communication in an
organization, preparation of official documents such as letters, memos, reports, minutes
and proposals. Oral presentation skills. Formal speech making. Conducting interviews
and meetings.
COE 158
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (1 2 2)
Introduction to computers: components of a PC and their functions, memory and
storage devices; introduction to operating systems (windows, UNIX, etc); introduction
to computer networks; internet and electronic mail; introduction to number systems
and codes; data representation: integer and floating point numerals; introduction to
computer programming: C
PHY 154
PROPERTIES OF MATTER (2 0 2)
2 Credits
Fluids : Pressure: definition and formula for it, Atmosphere 2 pressure, Fortin’s
Barometer, Variation of atmospheric pressure with height, Density, relative density,
Archimedes’ principle, Its use in the measurement of density or relative density,
Principle of flotation. Hydrometers, Fluids in motion, Streamlines and velocity,
Pressure and velocity, Bernoulli's, principle, Applications of Bernoulli’s principle filter
pump, aerofoil lift, flow of liquid from wide tank. Torricelli’s theorem, Measurement of
fluid velocity. Pitot-static tribe
Molecules and matter: Particle nature of matter, Size and separation of molecules,
Intermolecular forces, Properties of solids from molecular theory Bonds between atoms
and molecules.
Elasticity: Proportional and elastic limits, Hooke’s law, Yield point, ductile and brittle
substances, breaking stress, Tensile stress and tensile strain. Young’s modulus, Bulk
modulus, Modulus of rigidity or shear modulus, torsion wire, Deformation of solid
introduction to dislocations.
Viscosity: Newton’s formula, co-efficient of viscosity, Steady flow of liquid through a
pipe. Poisenille’s formula, turbulent motion, Stoke’s law, terminal velocity, Molecular
theory of viscosity.
BSc. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTION 2009/10
Surface tension: Energy of gas-liquid, liquid-liquid and solid-solid interfaces, Definition,
units, dimensions of surface tension, Some surface tension phenomena: capillarity,
angle of contact, Measurement of surface tension, Pressure difference in a bubble or
curved liquid surface, Emulsions and emulsifiers, Wetting agents and their application,
Molecular bonds and surface tension.
Ideal gas and kinetic theory: The ideal gas laws, the ideal-gas temperature scale Energy of
an ideal gas. Equipartition of energy, Mean free path. Random walk or Brownian
motion, Maxwell’s distribution of velocities.
Heat: Heat as a form of energy, Thermal expansion of solid and liquids, Thermometers
and thermal equilibrium, Conduction of heat, Change of state, Specific heat of a gas, the
adiatratic equation.
SSN 166
BIOCHEMISTRY (2 0 2)
2 Credits
Cell biology and Enzymology: Biological membranes, Transport mechanisms, Enzyme
catalysis. Metabolism and major macro molecules: Introduction, General concepts of
metabolism. Carbohydrates metabolism:- Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, Glycogenesis,
glycogenolysis, citric Acid Cycle, Electron transport chain. Protein
Metabolism: General reaction of amino acids, Metabolism of individual amino acids
and disorders, Urea cycle, phenylalanine, tyrosine, methionine, and cysteine folic Acid.
Lipid metabolism: Biosynthesis of fatty acids, Catabolism of fatty acids, B – oxidation.
Endocrinology: major Endocrine organs of the body, Classification of Hormones,
Chemistry of hormones, metabolism of hormone action, Functional roles of hormones.
Drugs Metabolism: Major pathway of drug metabolism, mixed function oxidase (MFO)
system, Prodrugs. Molecular Diseases: General principles of metabolic disease, specific
examples of metabolic diseases (phenylketourea, sickle cell diseases)
SOC 152
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3 0 3)
3 Credits
Nature and uses of basic concepts of Sociology. Norms, values, status and roles.
Institutions, interaction in relationship to the major and minor perspectives, Focus and
insights into social processes, socialization, social control; social stratification and social
change in relation to the various major and minor perspectives.
BSc. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTION 2009/10
EE 156
ELECTRICAL ENG. DRAWING (1 3 2)
2 Credits
Electrical and Electronic symbols; Wiring, connection or bread boarded diagrams;
schematic diagrams; printed circuit diagrams; electrical power diagrams.
BSc. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTION 2009/10