College of Engineering and Technology

Department of Electrical Engineering

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering\ Electronics & Communication

Engineering is the profession of applying theories and fundamentals of pure science to solve practical problems and develop new equipment, instruments, and techniques to meet the needs of society in a variety of areas such as electrical power, electronics, and communication.

Mission

Consistent with the University's mission, the Department of Electrical Engineering has been established to provide high-quality education in engineering. The College programs focus on teaching students the fundamental principles of engineering and their applications to solving real-world problems. It places special emphasis on developing the technology as well as generic skills of its students so that they are well qualified for gainful employment in their area of specialization and can effectively contribute to the technological advances of the community. The programs also seek to prepare the students to undertake graduate studies in their area of specialization.

Goals

Academic programs of the Department of Electrical Engineering are designed to produce graduates who are:

• Competent engineers with sound knowledge and professional attitude
• Capable of applying theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems
• Equipped with skills required for productive engineering careers
• Able to perform as individuals and team members
• Proficient in oral and written communication
• Motivated for life-long learning throughout their careers
• Capable of pursuing graduate studies

• Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs

  Graduates of the following tracks are entitled to join the program, upon achieving the following:
• • Achieve a minimum score in the Emirati General Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent, for the Elite Track (75%); or (80%) for the Advanced Track; or (90%) for the General Track
  • Achieve a minimum score of (1100) in the EmSAT Achieve for the English language; or Equivalent English proficiency tests approved by the MoE.
  • Achieve a minimum score of (800) in the EmSAT Achieve or its equivalent in Mathematics; or a minimum score of (555) in the Mathematics SAT centralized test; or Achieve a Mathematics score in one of the school systems with centralized examinations minimum score of (70%) for the Elite Track; or for the Advanced Track; or a minimum score of (75%) for General Track; or a minimum score of (70%) for Mathematics in the "Admission Exam" offered by USTF and approved by the MoE.
  • Achieve a minimum score of (800) in the - EmSAT Achieve or its equivalent in Physics; or Achieve a Physics score in one of the school systems with centralized examinations a minimum score of (70%) for the Elite Track; or for the Advanced Track; or a minimum score of (75%) for General Track; or a minimum score of (70%) for Physics in the "Admission Exam" offered by USTF and approved by the MoE.

Graduation Requirements 

• Completing successfully the required Credit hours (142 Credit Hours)
• with a minimum CGPA of 2 out of 4

College Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering\ Power & Renewable Energy
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering\ Electronics & Communication
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering\ Artificial Intelligence  

Program learning facilities and laboratories.

Facilities

Academic Staff

All academic staff hold terminal degrees from internationally recognized universities and are well-versed in their areas of specialization.

Laboratories

The EE laboratories are equipped with a variety of Kits, trainers, and tools that enable the EE students to learn and develop the required practical knowledge and skills. The labs support provided by the EE Department at the USTF are listed in the following table.

In addition, there are other lab facilities that are provided by the other Colleges of USTF. This labs are listed as follows.

1. Switching Networks Laboratory 2. Physics Laboratory 3. Computer Laboratory

Students of EE program perform all their experimental and practical works in the laboratories mentioned above. In the Electronics Lab, students perform experiments using a variety of kits, tools, and trainers for a handful of courses such as Circuit Analysis I, Electronic Devices & Circuits I, Design with Integrated Circuits, Control Systems and the Internal Training. The electronics lab is also equipped with measurement tools, discrete components, PLCs, and compact motor-based control trainer.

In the Power & Machine Lab, students conduct experiments with electrical machines including DC Motors, DC/AC generators, squirrel cage motor, synchronous machines, and transformers. This lab is also equipped with solar and wind energy trainers that are used by the students to conduct experiments related to the topics covered in the courses including Power Systems & Electrical Machines, and Renewable Energy Systems.

In the Communication Lab, students conduct experiments using different trainers and equipment (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, power supplies, breadboards, etc.) for courses including Circuit Analysis II, Logic Design, and Sensors and Instrumentations. This lab is also equipped with a variety of sensors and transducers as well as signal conditioning and processing electronic components that are used by the students to perform various experiments for courses like Sensors and Instrumentation.  

The Network and CAD Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art PCs that are used by the students for the courses that require simulation and computer-based design. Several software including Multisim, MATLAB, and LabView have been installed in all the PCs in this lab.

In the Project Lab, the students work on their Graduation Project I & II courses. The lab is also used by the students to do other design projects assigned by the instructors of other courses.  The lab is equipped with all the tools necessary for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) production along with the soldering tools and other required kits.

Recently, the ECE department has introduced a new lab called Control and Robotics Lab. The lab is equipped with two Robots. The EE students will conduct a set of experiments with these two robots. The Computer labs will be equipped with high-speed computers and the necessary software to teach the concepts of artificial intelligence.

The available physical, hardware, and software resources are adequate and fulfill the requirements of the EE Program. The Laboratory Committee,  comprising of faculty members and teaching assistants, assesses the requirements of all labs related to the offered courses. The committee also determines the quality of current equipment and determines the need for new equipment for the labs based on feedback from faculty members, lab instructors, and students.

Lecture Rooms

Lecture rooms are equipped to facilitate the use of audiovisual aids such as overhead projectors, slide projectors, computer projection devices, and video players. Many lecture rooms are also connected to the university computer network.

Other Facilities

College of Engineering and Technology students have access to a wide range of university facilities including computer labs, learning and information resources, a bookshop, sports and recreational facilities, a cafeteria, and clinics.

Internship

Internship is an essential part of the curriculum of all College of Engineering and Technology programs. Students are required to complete an internship for 16 weeks. The College has extensive links with local organizations such as engineering companies, hospitals, power plants, interior design companies, and telecommunication firms, who offer on-site internships to engineering and technology students. The aim of the internship program is to enable students to acquire practical skills, gain an understanding of the work environment, and improve their communication skills.

• The assignment must be related to the area of concentration chosen by the students.
• The assignment and the host company must be approved by the Academic Supervisor and duly registered with the Registrar of USTF.
• Students are expected to consult regularly with their respective Academic Supervisors during the Internship period.
• Students are required to submit at the end of their Internship a Final Report to the Department.
• The Final Report is evaluated by the designated Faculty members.
• During the Internship period, students are also assigned a Company Supervisor. The role of the Company Supervisor is to guide the intern, monitor the daily work progress, and liaise with the Academic Supervisor.
• At the end of the Internship, the Company Supervisor evaluates the performance of the Intern and submits the “Company Evaluation Form” to the department (for further details refer to the Internship Manual)

Site Visit

The assignment and the host company must be approved by the Office of Career Services of USTF. The College representative will conduct a site visit at the company to ensure that the general condition of the site, health, and safety dispositions are appropriate and up to the expected level.

Internship supervision

Students are expected to consult regularly with their respective Academic Supervisor during the Internship period. The Academic Supervisor meets with the intern regularly and provides pedagogical and counseling support concerning the internship experience. The Supervisor also reviews the intern progress in fulfilling her/his internship requirements. During the Internship period, the students are also assigned a Company Supervisor. The role of the Company Supervisor is to guide the intern, monitor the daily work progress, and liaise with the Academic Supervisor. At the end of the Internship, the Company Supervisor will evaluate the performance of the Intern by returning to the Department the “Company Evaluation Form”

Internship Report

Students are required to submit a Final Report to the Department at the end of their Internship. The Final Report is evaluated by the designated Faculty members.

1. Program Goals

The Program Goals of the Bachelor Science (B.Sc. ) in Electrical Engineering with three concentrations are as follows:

• Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

The EE program has 8 program learning outcomes (PLOs), stated as 1 to 8, as given below.

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.
8. an ability to demonstrate broad knowledge in the field of electrical engineering and specialized knowledge in a chosen concentration.

 Relationship of Program Learning Outcomes to Program Goals

The Program Goals, based on the needs of its constituents, are broad statements. On the other hand, the Program Learning or Course Learning Outcomes (PLOs or CLOs), derived from Program Goals, are defined in measurable terms, and represent the abilities and attributes of students at the time of their graduation. Accordingly, there must be a well-defined relationship between Program Learning Outcomes and Program Goals as the former will assist in attaining the latter. For the EE program, this relationship is given in the table below, which shows how PLOs will prepare graduates to attain the Program Goals.

The rationale for the table is as follows:

Goal #1: The most relevant program outcomes are those related to technical competence, i.e.  1, 2, 6, and 8. Outcomes 5 and 3 are relevant because teamwork and effective communication play an important role in professional environment.

Goal #2: Outcomes 6,7, and 8 are relevant because with their current knowledge and skills as well as ability for life-long learning, graduates will be able to continually update their knowledge and skills.

Goal #3: Outcomes 4 are relevant since in addition to an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, it is also important to have knowledge of contemporary issues and the impact of engineering solutions while engaging with the community at different levels.

Goal #4: For graduate studies all outcomes related to technical competence, i.e., 1, 6, 2, 1, 2, and 8 are relevant. In addition, outcomes 3 and 7 are important because they relate to communication skills and self-learning ability.

  Alignment of Program Learning Outcomes to QF Emirates

The program learning Outcomes are consistent with the level of qualification awarded as defined in the UAE Qualification Framework.  Out of eight Program Learning Outcomes, four each are for knowledge, skills, and competencies, as follows:

1. Knowledge:

• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• 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.
• an ability to demonstrate broad knowledge in the field of electrical engineering and specialized knowledge in a chosen concentration.

2. Skills:

• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze, and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
• 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.
• an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

3. Competencies:

• 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
• 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
• an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

1. Career Opportunities
2. Graduates of electrical engineering pursue careers in a wide range of industries and services, including the electronic and computer industries, industrial manufacturing plants, security control systems, design automation companies, product design and development companies, major service companies for electronic appliances, mobile telephone industry, digital communication and networking industry, television and radio services, telecommunication companies, electrical power generation companies, electrical power distribution services, and renewable energy system design companies.  
3. Graduation Requirements
4. The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded upon the fulfillment of the following:

• Successful completion of all courses in the program curriculum (139 credit hours)
• Successful completion of 2 weeks of internal training and 16 weeks of external training at engineering companies (3 credit hours)
• The cumulative grade points average CGPA is at least 2.0

1. Degree requirements
2. The B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering requires the completion of 142 Cr. Hrs. (139 Cr. Hrs of course work plus 3 credit hours of internship distributed as follows:

1. (1) University General Education Requirements
2. (a) University Compulsory Courses (18 Credit Hours)

1. (b) University Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

• Science and Technology (3 Cr. Hrs.)

• Humanities and Society (3 Cr. Hrs.)

1. (2) College Requirements (33 Credit Hours)

1.  (3) Electrical Engineering Required Courses (57 Credit Hours)

1.  (4) Specialization Required Courses and Graduation Projects (16 Cr. Hrs.)
2. (a) Electronics and Communication Concentration

1. (5) Specialization Elective Courses (9 Cr. Hrs.)
2. (a) Electronics and Communication Concentration
3. The student will take three of the following Specialization Electives as approved by the academic advisor..

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