College of Engineering and Technology

Department of Electrical Engineering

• B. Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power and Renewable Energy

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 technical 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

Programs Offered

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/Electronics and Communication
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/Power and Renewable Energy
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/Artificial Intelligence 

 

• Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs

• Emirati General Secondary School Certificate (or its equivalent).
• Elite Track: A minimum score of (75%).
• Advanced Track: A minimum score of (80%)
• General Track: A minimum score of (90%)
• EmSAT English (1100) OR Academic IELTS (5) (or its equivalent)
• A minimum score in Mathematics for Elite Track and Advanced Track (70%). For General Track a minimum score of (75%) (OR) A score of (800) in EmSAT Mathematics.
• A minimum score in Physics for Elite Track and Advanced Track (70%). For General Track a minimum score of (75%) (OR) A score of (800) in EmSAT Physics.

Facilities

Academic Staff

College members hold terminal degrees from internationally-recognized universities and are well versed in their areas of specialization.

Laboratories

The College of Engineering and Technology has well-equipped laboratories which provide practical hands-on experience to engineering students of all specializations. The specialized laboratories in the College are as follows:

·  Electronics Laboratory	·  Communication Laboratory	·  Project Laboratory
·  Computer Laboratory	·  Machine and Power Laboratory

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 recreation facilities, cafeteria and clinics.

Training

External training is an essential part of the curriculum of all College of Engineering and Technology programs. Students are required to complete external training lasting from three to four months (depending on the program). 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 external training to engineering students. The aim of the external training program is to enable students to acquire practical skills, gain an understanding of the work environment and improve their communication skills.

Prior to the external training, students of Electrical Engineering programs take part in an internal training program to enhance their practical and professional skills.

The Electrical Engineering Program (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering)

The Electrical Engineering program offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering is appropriate to the University mission and its design and composition as well as its delivery and assessment of learning outcomes are in accordance with international academic norms. There is a regular process of assessment and evaluation and the results of such evaluation are regularly utilized for continuous improvement of the program. Its program learning outcomes are appropriate to the level of qualifications awarded and are consistent with the UAE Qualification Framework (QF Emirates).

The EE program requires a total of 142 credit hours for graduation. This includes 3 credit hours for 16 weeks of practical training (internship) in engineering organizations preceded by 2 weeks of intensive internal training in the Electrical Engineering Program. A student can complete all the requirements for graduation in a period of four years. For graduation, a student must have cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Depending upon the chosen concentration, students are awarded degrees as follows:

• Sc in Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Communication)
• Sc in Electrical Engineering (Power and Renewable Energy)

The first three years of the study plan will be exactly the same for all concentrations and only in the final (fourth) year, students will take some different specialization courses.

Program Goals

The EE Program Goals, also referred to as Program Educational Objectives (PEOs), are stated below. Graduates of EE program shall be:

1. Contributing as productive individuals, team members, and leaders in electrical engineering profession.
2. Updating and adapting their knowledge and abilities in their major field and associated disciplines.
3. Engaging with the community at all levels in an ethical and professional manner.
4. Pursuing graduate studies in electrical engineering and related fields both inside and outside the United Arab Emirates.

Program Outcomes (POs)

The Program Outcomes (POs) are also referred to as Student Outcomes (SOs). To combine both terminologies, these outcomes may also be referred to as Student/Program Outcomes. The EE program has 12 Program Outcomes, stated as A to L, as given below.

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. An ability to communicate effectively
8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solution in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
9. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
12. An ability to demonstrate broad knowledge in the field of electrical engineering and specialized knowledge in chosen concentration.

Relationship of Program Outcomes to Program Goals

The Program Goals, based on the needs of its constituents, are broad statements. On the other hand, the Program or Student Outcomes (POs or SOs), 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 Outcomes and Program Goals as the former will assist in attaining the latter. For the EE program, this relationship is given in Table 1 which shows how SOs will prepare graduates to attain the Program Goals. The relationship between Program Outcomes and Program Goals are shown in the following table.

Program Outcomes	Program Goals (Abbreviated)
	Goal #1 Productively contributing in EE Profession	Goal #2 Updating their knowledge and abilities	Goal #3 Ethical and professional community engagement	Goal #4 Pursuing graduate studies
A				
B				
C				
D	
E				
F			
G				
H			
I				
J			
K				
L				

Goal #4: For graduate studies all outcomes related to technical competence, i.e. A, B, C, E, K, and L are relevant. In addition, outcomes G and I are important because they relate to communication skills and self-learning ability.

Alignment of Program Outcomes to QF Emirates

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

1. Knowledge:

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
• A knowledge of contemporary issues.

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

Program Outcomes	Strand 1 Knowledge	Strand 2 Skills	Strand 3 Autonomy and Responsibility	Strand 4 Role in Context	Strand 5 Self-Development
A.an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	X
B.an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data		X
C. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability		X
D. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams			X
E. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	X
F. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility				X
G. an ability to communicate effectively		X
H.the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solution in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context				X
I.a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning					X
J.a knowledge of contemporary issues	X
K.an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice		X
L.an ability to demonstrate broad knowledge in the field of electrical engineering and specialized knowledge in chosen concentration.	X

1. Skills:

• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• An ability to communicate effectively.
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

2. Competencies:

• An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
• Understanding of the impact of engineering solution in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the 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.  

Graduation Requirements

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

Degree requirements

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:

Type of Courses	Credit Hours
1. University General Education Requirements	24
(a) University Required Courses	15
(b) University Elective Courses	9
2. College Required  Courses	33
3. EE  Required  Courses	57
4. Specialization Courses	19
5. Graduation Projects I and II	6
6. Internship	3
Total Credit Hours	142

(1) University General Education Requirements

(a) University Compulsory Courses (18 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Name	Credit hours
ISL111	Islamic Culture (For Arabs)	3
ISL112	Islamic Culture (For Non-Arabs)	3
EMS111	Emirates Society (Arabic)	3
EMS112	Emirates Society (English)	3
ENG111	English Communication Skills	3
ARB111	Communication Skills in Arabic Language (For Arabs)	3
ARB112	Communication Skills in Arabic Language (For Non-Arabs)	3
IES112	Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (English)	3
COM101	Introduction to computer Sciences (English)	3

(b) University Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

• Science and Technology (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code	Course Name	Credit hours
STA113	Statistics (English)	3

• Humanities and Society (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code	Course Name	Credit hours
ENV111	Environmental Science	3

(2) College Requirements (33 Credit Hours)

Course No.	Course Title	Contact and Credit Hrs.				Prerequisite
		Th.	Lab.	Tut.	Cr. Hrs.
MTH121	Engineering Mathematics I	3	0	2	3	---
PHY121	Engineering Physics I	3	2	2	4	---
CHE101	Chemistry for Engineers	2	2	0	3	---
ELE101	Computer Programming	3	0	2	3	COM101
MTH122	Engineering Mathematics II	3	0	2	3	MTH121
PHY122	Engineering Physics II	3	2	2	4	---
ELE102	Introduction to Engineering	1	0	1	1	---
ELE301	Report Writing and Presentation	3	0	1	3	ELE102 + Junior Standing
MTH221	Engineering Mathematics III	3	0	2	3	MTH122
MTH222	Engineering Mathematics IV	3	0	2	3	MTH221
ELE410	Engineering Management	3	0	0	3	ELE301

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

Course No.	Course Title	Contact and Credit Hrs.				Prerequisite
		Th.	Lab.	Tut.	Cr. Hrs.
ELE202	Logic Design	3	2	2	4	COM101
ELE206	Engineering Analysis	3	0	2	3	ELE101
ELE203	Circuit Analysis I	3	2	2	4	PHY122
ELE205	Electronic Devices and Circuits I	3	2	2	4	ELE203
ELE204	Signal and Systems	3	0	2	3	MTH221
ELE207	Circuit Analysis II	3	2	2	4	ELE203
ELE305	Electronic Devices and Circuits II	3	2	2	4	ELE205
ELE302	Principles of Communications	3	2	2	4	ELE204
ELE303	Electromagnetic Fields and Wave Propagation	3	0	2	3	PHY122 MTH221
ELE307	Control Systems	3	2	2	4	ELE204
ELE310	Design with Integrated Circuits	3	2	0	4	ELE305
ELE314	Microcontrollers and Applications	3	2	0	4	ELE101, ELE202
ELE313	Sensors and Instrumentation	3	2	0	4	ELE305, ELE206
ELE312	Power Systems and Electrical Machines	3	2	0	4	ELE207
ELE304	Probability and Random Variables	3	0	2	3	MTH122
ELE465	Senior Seminar	1	0	0	1	ELE301

(4) Specialization Required Courses and Graduation Projects (16 Cr. Hrs.)

(c) Power and Renewable Energy Concentration

Course No.	Course Title	Contact and Credit Hrs.				Prerequisite
		Th.	Lab.	Tut.	Cr. Hrs.
ELE463	Renewable Energy Systems	3	2	0	4	ELE312
ELE464	Power System Analysis	3	0	0	3	ELE312
ELE477	Smart Grid Renewable Energy Systems	3	0	0	3	ELE463
ELE468	Graduation Project I	1	4	0	3	ELE310
ELE469	Graduation Project II	1	4	0	3	ELE468

(5) Specialization Elective Courses (9 Cr. Hrs.)

(b) Power and Renewable Energy Concentration

The student will take three of the following Specialization Electives as approved by the academic advisor.

Course No.	Course Title	Contact and Credit Hrs.				Prerequisite
		Th.	Lab.	Tut.	Cr. Hrs.
ELE492	Power Switching Devices	3	0	0	3	ELE207, ELE305
ELE491	Industrial Control Systems	3	2	2	4	ELE307
ELE470	Power System Protection and Control	3	0	0	3	ELE312, ELE307
ELE471	Power Generation and Transmission	3	0	0	3	ELE312
ELE472	Electrical Power Distribution Systems	3	0	0	3	ELE312
ELE478	Selected Topics in Power and Renewable Energy	3	0	0	3	ELE463
ELE479	Directed Study in Power and Renewable Energy	3	0	0	3	ELE463 + Approval