Electrical Engineering (BSc, 4 Years)

Program Overview

This Electrical Engineering program provides a comprehensive foundation in electrical principles, design, and analysis. Through a combination of lectures, labs, and projects, students develop problem-solving skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to work in both government and private sectors. The program prepares graduates for entry-level positions or further studies in electrical engineering or related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Schedule:
• Semester 1:
• Electric Circuits I
• Electric Circuits I Lab
• English Composition
• Calculus I
• General Physics I
• Semester 2:
• Electric Circuits II
• Electric Circuits II Lab
• Digital Systems
• Electronics I
• Electronics I Lab
• Calculus II
• Semester 3:
• Programming Principles I
• Digital Systems Lab
• Electronics II
• Electronics II Lab
• Linear Algebra I
• General Physics II
• Semester 4:
• Microprocessors
• Microprocessors Lab
• Calculus III
• Ordinary Differential Equations
• General Physics III
• Semester 5:
• Numerical Methods Using MATLAB
• Digital Integrated Circuits
• Signals and Systems I
• Electromagnetics I
• Electric Machines
• Semester 6:
• Data Communication and Computer Networks
• Probability and Random Signals
• Electromagnetics II
• Principles of Communications
• Control Systems
• Semester 7:
• Technical Writing and Research
• Data Communication Technologies
• Signals and Systems II
• Antennas for Wireless Communications
• Engineering Economy
• Semester 8:
• Accounting I
• Liberal Arts Elective
• Digital Signal Processing
• Digital Control Systems
• Senior Year Project
• Modules:
• Communications and Signal Processing:
• Data Communication and Computer Networks
• Electronic Communications
• Data Communication Technologies
• Optical Networks
• Speech Processing
• Digital Signal Processing
• Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems
• Image Processing
• Information Theory and Coding
• Digital Communications
• Satellite Communication Systems
• Microwaves, Antennas and Optics:
• Microwave Circuits
• Principles of Lasers
• Antennas for Wireless Communications
• Fiber Optics
• Power and Automation Systems:
• Power System Analysis
• Introduction to Robotics
• Power Electronics
• Digital Control Systems
• Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
• Renewable Energy Sources and Technologies
• Power System Protection
• Electrical Design, Planning and Regulations

Assessment:

• Assessment methods:
• Final exams
• Continuous assessment (including class participation, homework assignments, laboratory reports, tests, mid-term exams, and semester projects)
• Letter grades:
• Calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment
• Minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 required for graduation

Teaching:

• Teaching methods:
• Lectures
• Laboratory sessions
• Faculty:
• Experienced and qualified academics
• Links to faculty profiles and brief CVs are available on the program webpage
• Unique approaches:
• Emphasis on analysis and design throughout the program
• Projects included in all theoretical and laboratory courses
• Access to advanced equipment and state-of-the-art hardware and software facilities for experimentation

Careers:

• Potential career paths:
• Telecommunication companies
• Electric companies
• Industrial production units
• Companies dealing with home and outdoors automation systems
• Construction companies
• Software companies
• Companies specializing in industrial automation and control
• Companies that design electronic circuits
• Companies that design and implement algorithms for network traffic
• Companies that seek IT engineers
• Large, multi-national companies
• Army, navy, and defense companies
• High schools as teachers of technology and electronics
• University/research

Other:

• Program equips students with the ability to:
• Identify, formulate and solve problems in the area of Electrical Engineering
• Use techniques, skills, creative thinking and modern engineering tools
• Be successful in completing a demanding final year (capstone design) project
• Work in both the government and private sectors
• Broaden and deepen their academic qualifications and skills by pursuing post-graduate (Master and PhD) studies
• Admission requirements:
• High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) or equivalent internationally recognized qualification(s)
• Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent may be provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies.
• English Language Proficiency:
• Minimum requirements for enrollment:
• TOEFL – 525 and above
• Computer-based TOEFL – 193 and above
• Internet-based TOEFL – 80 and above
• IELTS – 6 and above
• and other recognized English language qualifications
• Graduation requirements:
• Completion of 240 ECTS credits
• Fulfillment of all program requirements
• Minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0
• Benefits of the program:
• Opportunity to gain a strong foundation in Electrical Engineering
• Be prepared for either an entry-level job in Electrical Engineering or further studies toward an advanced post-graduate Masters and/or Doctorate degree
• Program conforms to the academic guidelines set by international accreditation bodies