In this course, students learn fundamental concepts and methods in bioinformatics, a field that combines Undergraduate Program of Computer Science (CS) and mathematics, supported by information technology, to solve previously intractable problems in the life sciences. The course covers a wide range of topics including DNA sequencing and assembly, sequence alignment, gene prediction, functional

Overview of biomedical equipment and types. Physiological (physiochemical) measurements (ECG, EEG, EMG, ECG, etc.), and related devices. Medical imaging, including X-ray, ultrasound, MRI. Life support equipment, including incubators, ventilators, dialysis, heart-lung machines, etc. Laboratory equipment, including bio-analyzers, PCR, and DNA sequencers.

Human Physiology: Basic physiological functions including circulatory system, digestive system, execration system, nervous system, reproduction system, and immune system. Physiochemical process for each system. Anatomy of the human body. Modeling of human physiological and anatomical systems.

Basics of organic chemistry and chemical structure. Biochemistry and Bio-molecules, Biochemical organic molecules and metabolites. Structure of DNA, structure of RNA, and structure of Proteins. Enzymes and metabolic pathways. Molecular basics of life, central dogma of molecular biology, genome structure and function. Genetics and Inheritance.

This course will serve as an introduction to Biomedical Sciences and will cover the concept of life, structure of living organisms, structure of the cell, cell types and functions, tissues, organs, biochemical processes, metabolism, ecology, diversity of life, classification of organisms, and evolution.

Introduction to numerical methods; numerical differentiation, numerical integration, solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Consequences of limited precision computing. Students write programs in C++, C, or Matlab using methods presented in class.

Matrices and Gaussian elimination, Vector Spaces, Vector calculus, Orthogonality, Determinants, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, Positive definite matrices, Computations with matrices, Linear programming and Game theory.

The course starts with a review of the basics of Analytical Geometry: the Cartesian coordinate system, distance, slope, equation and graph of a line and curve sketching. The calculus part covers functions, limits, derivatives, polynomials, rate of change, L'Hospital's Rule, higher derivatives, Mean Value Theorem, related rates, maximum and minimum, differentiation formulas, the differential and

A course in any of the fields of sociology, economics, education, history, anthropology, psychology, or geography.

This course exposes students to World Cultures both from a historical and a contemporary point of view. The course focuses on issues of globalization such as nationalism, struggle for identity and the conflicts caused by migration, racism, religious fundamentalism and terrorism. The course also emphasizes the positive aspects of multicultural societies, such as the sharing of resources and

A course highlighting aspects of the extraordinarily rich Ancient Egyptian, Coptic and Islamic heritage of Egypt.

A course in any of the fields of Literature, Philosophy, Art, Music, or Sports.

The emphasis of the course is on ethical issues and problems that arise in professional and business environments, such as integrity, civic responsibility, ethical conduct and misconduct, employee and corporate rights and responsibilities, and on issues concerning social and economic justice in a global economy.

The goals of the course include: Locating materials through observation, analysis and critical reading, developing a focused thesis statement, developing well-structured paragraphs composed of an introduction, a body and a conclusion. Use of summarizing and paraphrasing skills.