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Electrical Engineering

About Electrical engineering

Electrical Engineering is a broad field with applications in almost all areas of industry including electric power, automation and control systems, telecommunications, semi-conductors, electronics, computer systems and renewable energy.

Electrical Engineering is a discipline of interest and demand locally in Saudi Arabia, regionally in the Middle East and internationally worldwide.

The increased demand on engineering education all over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The development plan of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia needs more Electrical Engineers.

 

  • Mission:

To graduate professionals with the knowledge and skills required to lead in the national marketplace for electrical engineers, equipped with research exposure within a sustainable environment and the ethical standards that enable them to contribute to the profession and play a leading role in the society.

Program Objectives

The primary goal of the of the program is to graduate professional electrical engineers with the highest caliber. Achieving this goal, the students should be able to do the following Program Educational Objectives (PEO) by their graduation:

Make technical contributions in designing, developing, and manufacturing in Electrical Engineering related applications

Demonstrate professionalism and a sense of societal and ethical responsibility in all professional endeavors

Be engaged in professional development or post-graduate education to pursue flexible career paths amid future technological changes

Graduate Attributes

1

Able to apply discipline, knowledge and concepts.

2

Critical thinkers and problem solvers.

3

Effective communicators with ethical conduct.

4

Team member in dealing with other professional.

5

Time manager and organiser

6

Life-long professional and learner.

Career Opportunities

As an electrical engineer, graduates may occupy several vocations.

The following list (as obtained from the Saudi Vocational Classification Guide published by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD)) list vocations of several careers that are expected for electrical engineering graduates:

  • Project Engineer 
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Engineer, Electrical
  • Engineer, electric power
  • Engineer, transmission and distribution
  • Engineer, transmission
  • Engineer, distribution
  • Engineer, installations
  • Engineer, maintenance 
  • Engineer, precision instruments 
  • Engineer, monitoring and control 
  • Engineer, prevention
  • Electronic Engineers
  • Engineer, electronics
  • Engineer, radio and television 
  • Engineer, transmission 
  • Engineer, telecommunications
  • Engineer, medical equipment 
  • Engineer, computer
  • Engineer, electronic maintenance 
  • Engineer, radio and radar 
  • Microwave Engineer
  • Satellite Cables Engineer
  • Engineer Aux. Power Units
  • Engineer, safety and occupational health

College Requirements

All students enrolled in all Bachelor of Science programs in the College of Engineering should study all of these courses.

MATH 101 Calculus I
MATH 102 Calculus II
MATH 201 Differential Equations
MATH 202 Calculus III
STAT 342 Statistical Methods for Engineers
PHYS 101 General Physics I
PHYS 102 General Physics II
CHEM 101 General Chemistry
CS 141 Introduction to Computing for Engineers
ENGG 103 Introduction to Engineering Drawing

Minimum Required GPA 2 out of 4

Electrical Engineering Framework

Program Structure Courses Type Number of Credit Hours
Institution Requirements Compulsory 15
  Elective 15
College Requirements Compulsory 33
Program Requirements Compulsory 48
  Supporting 11
  Professional Elective 09
  Graduation Project 04
  Field Training 01
Total Credits: 136
Requirements
General
Course Plan Num. of Credit Hours
Compulsory 15
Elective 15
Requirements
College
Course Plan Num. of Credit Hours
Compulsory 33
Requirements
Major
Course Plan Num. of Credit Hours
Compulsory 48
Supporting 11
Professional Elective 09
Graduation Project 04
Field Training 01

Total of program Credit Hours

136

Electrical Engineering Study Plan

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
MATH 101 Calculus I 4 MATH 002
PHYS 101 General Physics I 4 MATH 002
CHEM 101 General Chemistry 4  
ENGL 101 First Year Composition 3 ENGL 005
GHAL xxx Humanities, Arts and Languages Elective 3  
  Total 18  

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
MATH 102 Calculus II 4 MATH 101
PHYS 102 General Physics II 4 PHYS 101
ENGL 102 Introduction to Report Writing 3 ENGL 101
CS 141 Introduction to Computing for Engineers 3  
ENGG 103 Introduction to Engineering Drawing 1  
GDMC xxx Diversity and Multiculturalism Elective 3  
  Total 18  

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
MATH 201 Differential Equations 3 MATH 102
EE 201 Electric Circuits I 3 MATH 102 , PHYS 102
EE 203 Electric Circuits I Lab 1  
EE 231 Logic Circuits Design 3 CS 141 , PHYS 102
EE 233 Logic Circuits Design Lab 1  
ENGL 201 Technical Writing 3 ENGL 102
GIAS 101 Islamic Culture 3  
  Total 17  

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
MATH 202 Calculus III 3 MATH 102
MATH 204 Linear Algebra 3 MATH 102
EE 202 Electric Circuits II 3 MATH 201 , EE 201
EE 222 Electronic Circuits I 3 EE 201
EE 224 Electronic Circuits I Lab 1  
GIAS 102 Arabic Language Skills 3  
  Total 16  
EE 294 Summer Field Experience I 1

≥ 56 Credit hours

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
MATH 301 Advanced Mathematics for EE 3 MATH 202 , MATH 204
EE 311 Electromagnetic Fields 2 PHYS 102 , MATH 202
EE 321 Electronic Circuits II 3 EE 222
EE 323 Electronic Circuits II Lab 1  
EE 341 Signals & Systems 3 EE 202 , MATH 201
EE 351 Electric Machines 3 EE 201
GSOS xxx Social Sciences Elective 3  
  Total 18  

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
STAT 342 Statistical Methods for Engineers 3 MATH 102
EE 312 Electromagnetic Waves 2 EE 311 , MATH 301
EE 326 Microprocessor & Microcontroller 3 EE 231 , EE 321
EE 328 Microprocessor & Microcontroller Applications Lab 1  
EE 342 Introduction to Digital Signal Processing 3 EE 341
EE 356 Introduction to Modern Power Systems 3 EE 201
EE 358 Electric Machines and Power Lab 1 EE 351
ENGG 304 Introduction to Engineering Economy 2  
  Total 18  
EE 394 Field Experience II 1 320 hours of Professional Field Experience in 8 weeks

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
EE 461 Control Systems Analysis 3 EE 341 , MATH 301
CEE 463 Control Systems Lab 1 EE 461
EE 471 Communication Systems 3 EE 341 , STAT 342
EE 473 Communication Systems Lab 1  
EE 491 Capstone Project I 1 Senior Status ***>= 98
EE 4xx Professional Elective I 3  
XXXX xxx Free Elective 3  
  Total 15  

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
ENGG 401 Engineering Management 3 ENGG 304
EE 492 Capstone Project II 3 EE 491
EE 4xx Professional Elective II 3  
EE 4xx Professional Elective III 3  
GIAS xxx Islamic Studies Elective 3  
  Total 15  

Total Credit Hours Required: 136

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