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The BSc in Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The BSc in Electrical Engineering program offers students a quality education that provides them with the knowledge, techniques and skills that will be needed by the next generation of highly qualified engineers. The program has well-designed core courses to ensure that students gain hands-on and problem-based learning experiences. The program also gives students the opportunity to select technical electives from a large pool of courses in order to specialize in certain areas.
Electrical systems are at the heart of the new industrial revolution and they affect nearly every aspect of our modern daily lives. These systems require professional engineers for their design, development, commissioning and service. The demand for such engineers is growing in the UAE because of the new and growing electrical and electronics industries.
| Number of Enrolled Students | |
|---|---|
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Term |
Number of Students Enrolled |
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Fall 2019 |
207 |
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Spring 2020 |
234 |
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Summer 2020 |
201 |
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Fall 2020 |
239 |
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Spring 2021 |
249 |
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Summer 2021 |
223 |
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Fall 2021 |
230 |
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Spring 2022 |
258 |
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Summer 2022 |
227 |
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Fall 2022 |
244 |
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Spring 2023 |
240 |
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Summer 2023 |
218 |
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Fall 2023 |
241 |
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Spring 2024 |
224 |
| Number of Graduates | |
| Academic Year | Count |
| 2024 | 19 |
Students graduating with a BSc in Electrical Engineering degree will attain the following:
| 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. |
Course Description of Electrical Engineering
ELEN 221 Electric Circuits I (3-3-4)
Co-requisite: MATH 232 or PHYS 122
This course covers the basic principles of DC and AC electric circuit analysis. The course introduces circuit variables and basic circuit analysis techniques and theorems. It also investigates the transients and steady-state responses of RL and RC circuits and sinusoidal steady-state circuit analysis by the phasor method. Ideal operational amplifiers are also introduced.
ELEN 222 Electric Circuits II (2-3-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 221
Co-requisites: MATH 206
This course covers RLC circuits, instantaneous and average power, RMS values, active and reactive power, resonance and second-order systems. It presents Laplace transform circuit analysis, three phase systems and power factor correction. Magnetically coupled systems, two port networks, ideal transformers, passive and active filters are also discussed.
ELEN 302 Signals and Systems (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: MATH 232, ELEN 222
Co-requisite: MATH 204
This course covers time/space-domain analysis of analog and discrete signals: basic signals, properties and operations. It discusses frequency analysis of signals (Fourier series and transform, Laplace transform, and z-transform) and time/space-domain analysis of signal processing systems. The course also covers frequency analysis of signal processing systems (frequency response, transfer function, z-transfer function, stability analysis, and fundamentals of analog filter design).
ELEN 312 Electronic Circuits and Devices (3-3-4)
Prerequisites: ELEN 221
This course introduces semiconductors. PN-junctions and their application as rectifiers, clippers, and voltage regulators are discussed. It also discusses the operation of bipolar junction transistors (BJT) and field effect transistors (FET). The course covers small signal modeling of BJTs and FETs and their use as single stage amplifiers. BJT and metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) differential and multistage amplifiers, amplifier classification, and power amplifiers are also discussed.
ELEN 316 Microprocessor Systems and Applications (3-3-4)
Prerequisites: CCEN 210
This course introduces microprocessor and microcontroller systems, outlining their architecture, operation and practical applications. Students acquire knowledge of the fundamentals of microprocessor and microcontroller systems and gain practical experience in using Python or C programming languages, embedded system design, and real-time application development. Students develop skills to design, implement, and optimize microprocessor- and microcontroller-based systems.
ELEN 320 Applied Electromagnetics (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: MATH 232
Co-requisite: MATH 206, ELEN 222
This course discusses electrostatics, magnetostatics, and electromagnetic fields. It covers the basic laws of electromagnetism and Maxwell’s equations, transmission lines, plane wave propagation and reflection. The course also introduces the principles of electromagnetic radiation and the characteristics of antennas.
ELEN 322 Electrical Machines (3-3-4)
Prerequisites: ELEN 320, ELEN 222
This course covers magnetic circuit concepts and materials, transformer analysis and operation, and steady state analysis of rotating machines. The construction and principles of operation of DC, induction and synchronous machines are explored. There is a practical focus on the characteristics of machines and transformers.
ELEN 323 Feedback Control Systems (3-3-4)
Prerequisites: ELEN 302
This course covers systems modelling using ordinary differential equations and transfer functions. Modelling of electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and fluid systems is discussed. The course also introduces system performance, error analysis, and feedback control analysis techniques using root locus and frequency response (Bode and Nyquist) for systematic stability analysis of systems. Lag/lead controllers; proportional–integral–derivative (PID) controllers; and state-space controllers are discussed.
ELEN 326 Introduction to Semiconductor Devices (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: ELEN 221
This course introduces the mechanisms of semiconductor device operation. It explains terminology, models, properties, and concepts associated with semiconductor devices and offers insight into the internal workings of the “building-block” device structures such as the pn-junction diode, bipolar junction transistor (BJT), and metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET). The course also introduces optoelectronics, discusses current technological issues, and features modern devices.
ELEN 360 Communication Systems (3-3-4)
Prerequisite: MATH 232 and MATH 243
Co-requisite: ELEN 302 or CCEN 302
This course covers the analysis and transmission of signals. It introduces random processes, linear and non-linear modulation, frequency/phase modulation (FM/PM). Noise effects in communication systems are briefly introduced. Students are also exposed to a baseband modulation scheme, pulse code modulation, and baseband pulse transmission. This course also covers multiplexing techniques and the principles of telephony.
ELEN 402 Digital Signal Processing (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: ELEN 302
This course introduces the principles of digital signal processing (DSP). Students are introduced to discrete-time signals and systems, sampling, analog-to-digital (ADC) and digital-to-analog (DAC) conversion, and aliasing. The course covers the z-transform, discrete-time Fourier transform (DTFT), discrete Fourier transform (DFT) and fast Fourier transform (FFT). Models of digital filters, finite impulse response (FIR) filter design, and infinite impulse response (IIR) filter design are also presented.
ELEN 404 Microwave Engineering (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 312, ELEN 320
The course covers the fundamentals of microwave engineering encompassing components, devices, and system design. The covered topics include planar transmission lines, network analysis, impedance matching/transformation, passive and active devices, and noise and nonlinear distortion. The course introduces students to microwave system design with an emphasis on contemporary applications.
ELEN 406 Instrumentation and Measurement (2-3-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 302 or CCEN 302, ELEN 312
The course provides an introduction to measurement and instrumentation. It covers static and dynamic characteristics of measurement systems; accuracy of measuring systems; measurement error and uncertainty quantification; noise and noise reduction techniques; sensing elements, signal conditioning and processing elements; measurement system analysis, design, and applications. The course is augmented with laboratory sessions and it follows hands-on learning approach.
ELEN 411 Analog Integrated Circuits (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 312
This course covers complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) analog circuit modeling, device characterization, and building blocks. It explores two-stage CMOS amplifiers and high-performance op-amps, and introduces switched-capacitor circuits. In addition, it provides hands-on experience with CAD simulation tools for analog circuit design.
ELEN 412 Electric Vehicles Technology (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: ELEN 322
Co-requisite: ELEN 423
This course delves into the modelling and analysis of the powertrain and charging systems of electric vehicles. A general overview of electric vehicles and comparison with vehicles driven by internal combustion engines is given. The course presents the powertrain system of the vehicle. Different energy storage mechanisms are analyzed to understand their electrical dynamic behavior. Analysis of the power electronic drives under different drive cycles and charging of EVs including wireless charging, charging topologies and standards is presented.
ELEN 413 Introduction to Radar Systems (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: ELEN320, ELEN302
This course covers the main concepts of radar systems including radar structures, wave propagation effects and signal processing techniques. Fundamental topics such as detection in noise, ambiguity, matched filters, and pulse compression are offered in relation to the various types of radars. The course also discusses radar applications and design .
ELEN 420 Industrial Automation (2-3-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 323
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, technologies, and applications of industrial automation systems. Students learn about the design, implementation, and optimization of automated processes in industrial settings, with a focus on control systems, sensors, actuators. It also explores programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, human-machine interface (HMI), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and distributed control systems (DCS).
ELEN 421 Power System Analysis (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 322
This course provides an introduction to power systems analysis techniques under steady state conditions, including modelling of power system components (generators, transformers, transmission lines, etc.). It analyzes real and reactive power flows in balanced three-phase systems. An introduction to the per-unit system, load-flow calculations, and power system fault calculations is also given, considering both balanced and unbalanced fault conditions using symmetrical components analysis.
ELEN 422 High-Voltage Engineering (3-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 320
The course provides the fundamental concepts of high-voltage engineering and applications. The flow of topics enables students to build coherent knowledge of the subject including electrical stress, dielectric strength of gases, liquids and solids, dielectric breakdown, insulating materials’ characteristics and measurement techniques. Finally, students are introduced to relevant international standards, sustainable insulation technologies, and new methods of diagnosis.
ELEN 423 Power Electronics (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 222 or ELEN 303
The course covers the operation and analysis of power semiconductor converters (AC-DC, DC-DC, and DC-AC) and their various configurations. It analyzes switching losses, thermal and protection circuits in continuous and discontinuous current operations, power quality issues, and the effect of overlap. It introduces different applications for power electronics.
ELEN 424 Power Transmission and Distribution Systems (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 222
This course covers the design of electrical power transmission and distribution systems, highlighting their different configurations. It introduces power systems load classification and factors and develops mathematical models for transmission and distribution systems. Students are introduced to sub-station design and grounding and the impact of integrating renewable power generation into transmission and distribution systems.
ELEN 425 Power System Stability and Control (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 421
The course covers the basic concepts of power system stability including steady-state stability, small-signal stability, and transient stability analysis considering both rotor angle (equal area criteria) and time (time-stepping solutions). Power-frequency control and voltage-reactive power control in an interconnected power network are also explored.
ELEN 426 Electric Drives (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 322, ELEN 323, ELEN 423
The course covers the components, basic principles, and dynamics of electric drives. The power converter circuits and the control principles of various DC and AC motors are discussed. Principles of selection of electric motors are introduced. Some of the applications of electrical drives and recent developments are also discussed.
ELEN 427 Power System Protection (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 421
This course discusses the principles behind the protection of electric power systems and the role of relaying theory. It presents voltage and current transformers. Student analyze the protection schemes for transformers, lines, distribution systems, and rotating machinery. Distance and pilot line protection are also discussed.
ELEN 428 Modern Control Systems (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 323
This course covers design of modern control systems using the matrix approach and linear systems with examples from electrical and mechanical engineering. The course presents realization techniques, discretization of continuous systems, controllability, observability and their Gramians, pole placement, disturbance rejection, and state estimation.
ELEN 429 Digital Control Systems (2-3-3)
Prerequisites: ELEN 323
This course presents the theory, analysis, and design of digital control systems. The course covers system modeling, discretization methods, system performance, frequency response, and stability analysis. It also explores different methods of designing controllers such as discrete-time proportional–integral–derivative (PID) and state feedback controllers in the time domain. The course provides practical implementations of digital filters based on industrial applications.
ELEN 430 Fundamentals of Solar Cells (2-3-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 221 or ELEN 303
In this course, students learn the basic physics of converting sunlight to electricity, key measurable parameters and how solar cells are manufactured. Practical experience with fabrication process and techniques for characterization of solar cells is provided. Students learn what technologies are currently on the market and highlight Silicon solar cells, thin-film solar cells, and new emerging technologies.
ELEN 470 Antennas and Propagation (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: ELEN 320
This course introduces students to antennas and wave propagation. The main topics include fundamental parameters of antennas, principles of radio wave propagation, radiation integral and potential functions, far-field approximation, wire and aperture antennas, and antenna arrays. Also, the course introduces students to the principle of pattern multiplication, Fourier-transform method, field equivalence principle, and evolving antenna technologies and applications.
ELEN 486 Renewable Energy Technologies (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 222 or ELEN 303
The course covers the principles of electric power generation from conventional and renewable-based power plants. It introduces the principles of operation of various types of renewable energy systems. Types of energy storage systems are presented. The main components of wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy conversion systems and their control techniques are discussed.
ELEN 497 Senior Design Project I (1-6-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 312, CCEN 316, and Senior Standing
Principles of industrial automation with emphasis on oil and gas industries. Topics on sensors, actuators, field devices, signal conditioning, PLCs, and ladder logic programming are covered in theory and practice. Different types of closed loop controllers, system modeling, SCADA, and DCS are also addressed.
ELEN 498 Senior Design Project II (9-3)
Prerequisite: ELEN 497
Students participate in team projects dealing with design and development of a product or a system. A range of projects is offered by the different engineering departments, some of which are multi-disciplinary in nature. This course provides a collaborative engineering design experience for students. The design projects require students to use engineering standards in their design process, developing suitable criteria for selection based on their acquired engineering skills, experience, and other pertinent resources.