The School of Engineering and Computing offers seven majors: Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering.

School of Engineering and Computing Requirments

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering must complete a minimum of 131 credits including satisfaction of all degree requirements of AIU. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic rules of AIU and those of the department.

Engineering and Computing Requirements

General Education Requirements
American International University has established seven competencies that form the foundation of the learning outcomes in our courses. Upon successful completion of the General Education program, students will be able to demonstrate:

• Critical thinking
• Effective communication
• Ethical reasoning
• Global self-awareness
• Information literacy
• Mathematical and scientific reasoning
• Quantitative and IT Literacy

With the understanding that our students will specialize in a variety of academic majors, the General Education Program requirements are designed to ensure that all students will acquire experiential and activity-based learning and the application of knowledge in concrete situations as part of their AIU experience. 
Required Biomedical Engineering Courses
All biomedical engineering students must complete the following courses. Students are responsible for observing all course prerequisites and limitations

• Basic Life Mechanisms 
• Basic Life Mechanisms Laboratory 
• Electrical Circuits I
• Electrical Circuits I Laboratory 
• Statics
• Elementary Mechanics of Materials 
• Anatomy for Engineers
• Physiology for Engineers
• Digital Logic Design
• Digital Logic Design Laboratory
• Medical Imaging I
• Biomedical Signals & Systems
• Biomedical Signals & Systems Laboratory
• Biomedical Instrumentation I
• Biomechanics I
• Electronics I
• Biomaterials and Biocompatibility
• Engineering Physiology Laboratory
• Electronics II
• Electronics II Laboratory
• Biomedical Engineering Seminar
• Technical Electives (300/400 level)
• Technical Elective (400 level)
• Engineering Technical Elective

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives of the Biomedical Engineering program at AIU are to enable graduates to:

• Pursue a successful career in the biomedical engineering profession, contributing to the development and innovation of the healthcare sector in Kuwait and the GCC region.
• Commit to professional and ethical standards.
• Engage in biomedical engineering design problems.
• Embrace continuous learning, professional development, and the advancement of leadership skills.

Student Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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