Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/Artificial Intelligence

 

Department of Electrical Engineering

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, 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.

1. Program Goals

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

No	Program Goals
1	Contributing as productive individuals, team members, and leaders in the 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 of the United Arab Emirates.

 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

• Pass the UAE General Secondary High School Exam, or students must submit equivalency of non-Emirati certificate issued by MOE.
• Elite or equivalent. 70% in Math and Physics, and 70% from one of Biology and Chemistry.
• Advanced or equivalent. 75% in Math and Physics, and 75% from one of Biology and Chemistry.
• General or equivalent. 80% in Math and Physics, and 80% from one of Biology and Chemistry.
• Applicants who did not achieve the above-mentioned score in Math, physics or Biology and Chemistry, may grant conditional admission, and register on the “Foundation Course" offered by USTF in the same subject and must obtain a minimum score of 75% in each course.
• Students who have studied curricula not affiliated with the Ministry of Education must have Equivalent grades in Math, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology.
• achievement a minimum grade of 80% in English Language in their General Secondary School Certificate, if the grade is less than 80%, the student may be conditionally admitted, and study English "Foundation Course" offered by USTF and pass it with a minimum score of 80%. 
• Students who have studied curricula not affiliated with the Ministry of Education are not required to provide proof of English language proficiency if the curriculum is taught in English.
• Students who have studied curricula not affiliated with the Ministry of Education and in a language of instruction other than English can demonstrate proficiency by passing internationally standardized tests. The student must achieve a minimum TOEFL IPT score of (500) or IBT TOEFL (61 or CBT TOEFL - 173); or a minimum score of (5.0) in Academic IELTS; or Equivalent to that in other English proficiency tests approved by the MoE, OR  the student may be accepted conditionally accepted and study English "Foundation Course" offered by USTF and pass it with a minimum score of 80%.  

 

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 a professional environment.

Goal #2: Outcomes 6,7, and 8 are relevant because, with their current knowledge and skills as well as the 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.

Program Learning Outcomes	Program Goals (Abbreviated)
	Goal #1 Productively contributing to CE Profession	Goal #2 Updating their knowledge and abilities	Goal #3 Ethical and professional community engagement	Goal #4 Pursuing graduate studies
1	P			P
2	P	P		P
3	P			P
4			P
5	P
6	P			P
7		P		P
8	P	P		P

 

 

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.

 

Program Learning Outcomes	Strand 1 Knowledge	Strand 2 Skills	Strand 3 Autonomy and Responsibility	Strand 4 Role in Context	Strand 5 Self-Development
1.       an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics	X	X
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		X
3.       an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences		X
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	X			X
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			X
6.       an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions		X
7.       an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.					X
8.       an ability to demonstrate broad knowledge in the field of electrical engineering and specialized knowledge in a chosen concentration	X

 

3. Completion requirements

The B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering for each concentration requires the completion of 142 Cr. Hrs. distributed according to the following plan. The study plan is designed in a way so that the normal duration for completing the degree requirements is 4 years and should not exceed 8 years. Students are awarded degrees as follows:

• Sc in Electrical Engineering/Artificial Intelligence

 

Graduation Requirements

Students at the University of Science and Technology of Fujairah (USTF) are eligible for a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering in Artificial Intelligence, which normally takes eight semesters. The minimum cumulative grade point average for graduation is 2.0 for 142 total Cr. Hrs.

 

4. Program structure

The B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering requires the completion of 139 credit hours and an internship program equivalent to three credit hours making the total completion requirements of 142 Cr. Hrs. It requires the completion of 142 Cr. Hrs. (139 Cr. Hrs of course work plus 3 credit hours of internship) distributed as follows:

The current 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. A student can complete all the requirements for graduation in a period of four years. For graduation, a student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

 

 

The summary of the EE program structure is shown as following:

Type of Courses	Credit Hours
1. University General Education Requirements	24
(a) University Required Courses	18
(b) University Elective Courses	6
2. College-Required Courses	33
3. EE Required Courses	60
4. Concentration Courses	16
5. Graduation Projects I and II	6
6. Internship	3
Total Credit Hours	142

 

All three concentrations will share the same University Requirements (Compulsory), College Requirements, and EE Program Requirements. Each concentration additionally has its own 16 Cr. Hrs. specialized courses and Graduation Project (I & II) based upon concentration.

 

 

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