Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
King Saud University
College of Engineering
Electrical Engineering Department
Program Bulletin
1435-36 H – 2014-15 G
A Message from Chairman
gives me pleasure to welcome you to the Website of the Department
of Electrical Engineering. The Department has 53 members of
academic staff, 45 technical and supporting staff, 700 undergraduate
students, and 85 graduate students. We offer two undergraduate
programs: Electrical Power & Machines Engineering, and Electronics &
Communication Engineering, which attract top students from high schools in the Kingdom. For
graduate studies, the department offers three programs in five areas of specialization.
It
The Department has recently put a great effort to update academic programs and teaching facilities
as well. A new M.Sc. program, based on course work only, has been introduced to cater for the
needs of a wide class of graduate students. Several improvements in the undergraduate programs
include: professional communications course and laboratory, an improved graduation project,
courses in selected topics of current interest such as mobile communications, computer networks
and information security are presently offered. Smart class rooms and meeting rooms, R&D
laboratories, such as the Erickson lab, major laboratory software and hardware upgrading, such as
the electrical power and the high voltage labs, are steps to upgrade the department facilities.
The main objective of such changes is to:

Improve teaching methods, to be at the forefront of current thoughts in Engineering
Education.
 Improve the learning skills of students to become independent learners and effective users
of existing facilities such as the library, laboratory equipment, and computers.
 Establish a quality assurance system to insure the above objectives will be met in the near
future.
The department has maintained close working relations with public and private sectors of
engineering including the Saudi Telecommunication Company, Erickson, Saudi Electrical
Company, and many others. Among such efforts is offering short courses, collaborate research
projects, and consultation work. Presently, the department is establishing the "Saudi Society of
Electrical Engineering” and the “Saudi Society of Communication Engineering”, with the target of
joining efforts of all electrical and communication engineers in the Kingdom to upgrade the
profession and promote joint research and development efforts and technology transfer in the area
of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Telecommunications, with relevance to
the needs of the Kingdom.
Dr. Abdulhameed M. Al-Sanie
Chairman of electrical Engineering Department
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Table of Contents
Contents
Table of Contents ______________________________________________________________ 3
INTRODUCTION______________________________________________________________ 4
DEPARTMENT VISION AND MISSION __________________________________________ 4
Vision _____________________________________________________________________________ 4
Mission____________________________________________________________________________ 4
Values ____________________________________________________________________________ 4
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ___________________________________________________ 5
Bachelor of Science Program in Electrical Engineering _______________________________ 5
Program Objectives _________________________________________________________________ 5
Program Learning Outcomes _________________________________________________________ 6
The Academic Plan__________________________________________________________________ 6
Master of Science Program in Electrical Engineering ________________________________ 12
Degree Requirements for M. Sc. (Non-Thesis Option) Program: ___________________________ 17
PhD. Program in Electrical Engineering __________________________________________ 22
FACULTY ___________________________________________________________________ 24
LABORATORIES _____________________________________________________________ 29
DEPARTMENT COMMITTEES & UNITS ________________________________________ 32
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS & REGULATIONS FOR THE B.Sc. PROGRAMS ______ 32
Admission of Students who have finished the Preparatory-Year of Science Colleges. __________ 32
Student and Course Transfer ________________________________________________________ 32
Students Allocation to College Departments ____________________________________________ 33
Practical Training__________________________________________________________________ 33
CONTACT INFORMATION ____________________________________________________ 34
APPENDIX – A: BS Course Description __________________________________________ 35
APPENDIX – B: MS Course Description __________________________________________ 48
A selected research topic will be conducted. ________________________________________ 52
APPENDIX – C: PhD Course Description _________________________________________ 53
APPENDIX – D: Laboratories ___________________________________________________ 57
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INTRODUCTION
The Department of Electrical Engineering has been in the forefront of the educational development process
at King Saud University till date. Ever since its inception, the department has effectively contributed to the
rapid development of the educational system in the Kingdom by striving to offer graduates who are
qualified to play a vital role in all development plans of the country and hold key positions in all
governmental and private sectors. As is understood by its faculty and staff members, the main objective of
the Electrical Engineering Department is to educate highly specialized and qualified electrical engineers in
different fields of electrical engineering who are capable of enhancing the rapid industrial, economical and
social development taking place in Saudi Arabia. Accordingly, the Department educates and prepares
engineers on electrical power and the responsibilities associated in electrical power engineering stations,
substations and high voltage transmission networks. The Electrical Engineering Department also teaches
students the issues pertaining to the design, development and analysis of different types of electrical
generators and motors in addition to their operation, maintenance and control through extensive knowledge
of power electronics. In addition, the Department qualifies electrical communication engineers capable of
designing, developing, operating and maintaining networks including antenna systems, satellite, microwave
and digital communications, in addition to signal processing. On the other hand, the Department also
teaches electronics in order to design, and maintain the electronic circuits and systems used in the fields of
communication, automatic control and computers along with other systems of civilian or military nature.
Moreover, the Department prepares system engineers who are trained in the design and management of
control systems using computers to operate and maintain various processes and fulfill other applications.
The Department is fully equipped with advanced facilities and high-quality laboratories that cover all
aspects of electrical engineering. These facilities are subjected to a continuous upgrades and improvements
in order to keep pace with the latest technology requirements. The diverse areas of specialty associated with
electrical engineering provide the graduates with very good job opportunities both in the governmental and
in the private sectors throughout the Kingdom.
DEPARTMENT VISION AND MISSION
Vision
The vision of the Electrical Engineering Program is to contribute to improving the society by promoting the
electrical engineering profession through providing qualified engineers who can perform and manage; learn
and accumulate experience; respond to changes; create and contribute to knowledge; and provide
innovative products and services.
Mission
The mission of the Electrical Engineering Program is to attain excellence in quality of electrical engineering
education; provide the society with highly qualified electrical engineers to meet the industry challenges
during the 21st century; and serve the society through involvement in knowledge sharing outreach and
professional activities that include innovative research and developing new technologies.
Values
The Department of Electrical Engineering operates according to the spirit of the following four values:
1. To manage with quality and efficiency and to emphasize cooperation, ethical values, and trust.
2. To treat individuals with dignity and respect and to value diversity.
3. To support distinction and to encourage creativity.
4. To focus on the well-being of the society and to protect humanity.
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The department offers a carefully designed undergraduate program with a Major in Electrical
Engineering (EE). It has the following four specialized areas:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Electronics,
Communication Systems,
Electrical Power Engineering,
Automation and Intelligent Systems.
The Department also offers Master’s programs (Non-thesis and thesis options) in the following
areas of specialization:
1234-
Electronics
Communications
Electrical Power
Control Systems and Computers
Ph. D. programs in the following specializations are also offered by the Department:
1.Electronics.
2.Electromagnetic Waves and Communication.
3.Electrical Machines and Power Electronics.
4.Electrical Power and High Voltage Systems.
Degrees awarded by the department



Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Non-thesis and thesis options).
PhD in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science Program in Electrical Engineering
Program Objectives
The following objectives have been set:
1- Provide well-tailored and progressive sequence of subjects in which emphasis is placed on sound
fundamentals of engineering principles.
2- Emphasize on the application of science and mathematics in the core courses.
3- Utilize modern teaching software tools and laboratory equipment in engineering analysis and
design.
4- Emphasize on reasoning and application of knowledge in problem solving and self-reliance.
5- Apply engineering concepts & principles in multi-disciplinary surroundings, projects and
teamwork.
6- Promote the effective oral and written communications skills through reports and projects.
7- Emphasize on professional, cultural, ethical and community responsibilities through trainings.
8- Keep students aware of the contemporary and global issues by continuously providing them with
current information.
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9- Keep students aware of safety issues related to different engineering topics and the impact of it on
the environment.
10- Emphasize on importance of life-long learning.
11- Empower and foster an environment to encourage the department research.
12- Select qualified faculty members who are up-to-date with industrial and community issues, and
who are active in conducting consultations, participating in seminars, conferences and short
courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
LABEL
A
Program Learning Outcomes
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and
interpret data
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
Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Ability to communicate effectively
Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
environmental, economic, and societal context
Recognize of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
Knowledge of contemporary issues
Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for Engineering practice.
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
The Academic Plan
This program was carefully designed to provide more opportunities and less restriction by allowing students
to have breadth of knowledge in important areas of modern electrical engineering and at the same time
ensure that the graduates have sufficient depth to begin professional work with confidence in at least one of
the disciplines. The B.S. program is a four-year (eight-semesters) program, preceded by a two-semester
preparatory year.
Preparatory Year
The preparatory year aims at enhancing the skills of the student through intense English courses and
courses that improve their communication and computer skills. The table below illustrates the modules
studied during the preparatory year. Preparatory Year requirement is given in Table 1 below:
Level 1
Course
Code
Course Title
Level 2
Hr.
Course
Code
Course Title
Hr.
MATH 140 Introduction to Mathematics
2(2-1-0)
MATH 150 Differential Calculus
3(3-1-0)
ENGL 140
English Language (1)
8(20-0-0)
ENGL 150
English Language (2)
8(20-0-0)
Health 150
Health & Fitness
1(1-1-0)
IT 140
Computer Skills
3(0-0-6)
CI 140
Learning, Thinking and Research
Skills
3(3-1-0)
SCS 140
Communication Skills
2(2-1-0)
ENT 101
Entrepreneurship
1(1-1-0)
15
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Course Requirements
After successfully passing the preparatory year and to complete the graduation requirements for a B.S. in
Electrical Engineering, the students are required to successfully pass a total of 132 credit hours (Table 2).
The program is divided into:
 12 credit hours of University requirements (Table 3).

51 credit hours of College requirements (Table 4) of which 38 credit hours are compulsory courses
for all departments (Table 4A) and 13 credit hours of complementary courses (Table 4B).
 69 credit hours of departmental requirements (Table 5) of which 42 credit hours are core courses
(Table 5A), 4 credit hours of graduation project (Table 5B) and 23 credit hours of elective courses
(Table 5C).
 The 23 cr. hr. elective courses are divided into two groups: Depth courses (17 cr. hr.) that are to be
selected from one of the specialized areas offered by the department and Breadth courses (6 cr. hr.)
that are to be selected from two areas other than the student’s area of specialization (Tables 6A to
6D inclusive).
Senior Capstone Design Project Requirements
The design project is divided into two parts (2 credit hours each). The student is eligible to register for
Senior Design Project -1 if he completes successfully at least 100 credit hours excluding preparatory year.
Senior Design Project -2 can be taken during the first and second semesters only (not during summer
semester).
Summer Training Requirements
Prior to graduation, after completion of at least 65 Cr. Hr. after preparatory year, each Electrical
Engineering major must complete an approved Engineering Summer Training Program. Summer training
extends over a period of 10 weeks excluding weekends and official holidays, and must be undertaken in
companies or establishments accepted by the college. The student’s performance is evaluated by the
training company and by both the Department and College coordinators.
A typical plan of study for a B. S. in Electrical Engineering is presented in Table 7.
Table 2 SUMMARY OF B.S. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Requirements
University
College
Department
Total
Cr. Hr.
12
51
69
132
Description
Islamic (8) and Arabic (4) Studies
Compulsory (41), Complementary (10)
Core (42), Projects (4) and Electives (23)
Table 3 UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Course Code
IC 101
IC 102
IC 103
IC 104
ARAB 101
ARAB 103
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Course Title
Introduction to Islamic Culture
Islam and Society
The Islamic Economic System
Fundamentals of the Islamic Political System
Language Skills
Arabic Basic Writing
Total
Cr. Hr.
2(2,0,0)
2(2,0,0)
2(2,0,0)
2(2,0,0)
2(2,0,0)
2(2,0,0)
12
Table 4 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Table 4A COMPULSORY COURSES
Course
Code
MATH 106
MATH 107
Integral Calculus
Vectors and Matrices
MATH 203
Differential and Integral Calculus
MATH 204
STAT 324
PHYS 103
PHYS 104
CHEM 101
ENGL 107
ENGL 108
GE 104
Differential Equations
Engineering Probability and Statistics
General Physics (1)
General Physics (2)
General Chemistry (1)
Technical Writing
Communication Skills for Engineers
Basics of Engineering Drawing
GE 201
Statics
GE 404
Engineering Management
Requisites
PreCoMATH 150
MATH 150
MATH 106
3(3,2,0)
MATH 107
3(3,2,0) MATH 203
3(2,2,0)
4(3,0,2)
4(3,0,2)
4(3,0,2)
3(3,0,0)
3(3,0,0)
3(2,0,2)
MATH 106
3(3,1,0)
MATH 107
2(2,1,0)
41
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
3(3,2,0)
3(3,2,0)
Course Title
Total
Table 4B COMPLEMENTARY COURSES
Course
Code
GE 105
GE 211
GE 403
MATH 244
Course Title
Introduction to Engineering Design
Computer Programming in “C++”
Engineering Economy
Linear Algebra
Total
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
2(1,1,2)
3(2,0,2)
2(2,1,0)
3(3,2,0)
10
Requisites
PreCoGE 104
MATH 107
(X,Y,L) X = Lectures; Y = Tutorials; L = Lab.
Table 5: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS
Table 5A: CORE COURSES
Course
Code
EE 201
EE 205
EE 208
EE 210
EE 211
Course Title
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
Electric Circuits Laboratory
Logic Design
Logic Design Laboratory
Computational Techniques in Electrical
EE 212 Eng.
Electric Circuit Analysis
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EE 213
Engineering Electromagnetics (1)
EE 214
EE 301
EE 310
EE 312
EE 320
Engineering Electromagnetics (2)
Signals and Systems Analysis
Microelectronic Devices and Circuits
Basic Electronics Laboratory
Communications Principles
EE 330
Electromechanical Energy Conversion (1)
EE 340
EE 351
Fundamentals of Power Systems
Automatic Control
Cr. Hr.
Requisites
PreCo(X,Y,L)
3(3,1,0) MATH 106
1(0,0,2)
EE 212
3(3,1,0)
1(0,0,2) EE 208
3(2,0,2) GE 211
MATH 244
EE 201
2(2,1,0)
MATH 107
MATH 203
3(3,1,0)
PHYS 104
2(2,1,0) EE 213
3(3,1,0)
EE 212
3(3,1,0) EE 201
1(0,0,2)
EE 310
3(3,1,0) EE 301
EE 212
3(3,1,0)
EE 213
3(3,1,0) EE 212
3(3,1,0) EE 301
EE 353
EE 356
EE 357
Introduction to Microprocessors
Control and Instrumentation Laboratory
Microprocessor and Microcontroller Laboratory
Total
3(3,1,0) EE 208
1(0,0,2)
1(0,0,2) EE 353
42
EE 351
(X,Y,L) X = Lectures; Y = Tutorials; L = Lab.
Table 5B: SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS
Course
Code
Course Title
EE 496
Graduation Project -1
2
EE 497
Graduation Project -2
2
4
Requisites
PreCo-
Cr. Hr.
Total
Complete
131 credits
EE 496
Table 5C: ELECTIVE COURSES
Each student is required to take 17 cr. hr. from ONE of the four Specialized Areas (Depth)
in addition to 6 cr. hr. from TWO other areas (Breadth)
Elective Module
Specialized Area Elective Module (Depth)
Other Areas Elective Courses (Breadth)
Total
Cr. Hr.
17
6
23
Table 6: ELECTIVE COURSES OF SPECIALIZED AREAS
Each student is required to take 17 cr. hr. from ONE of the four Specialized Areas (Depth)
in addition to 6 cr. hr. from TWO other areas (Breadth)
Table 6A: ELECTRONICS
Course
Code
EE 401
EE 402
EE 403
EE 404
EE 405
EE 406
EE 407
EE 408
EE 409
EE 410
EE 412
EE 415
EE 419
Course Title
Introduction to Electronic Circuits
Electronic Circuits Laboratory
Semiconductor Devices
Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Systems
VLSI Circuit Design
VLSI Design Laboratory
Electronic Communication Circuits
VLSI Technology and Fabrication
Electronic Instrumentation
Optoelectronic Devices and Systems
Low Power VLSI Design
Principles of Nanoelectronics
Introduction to Electronic Warfare
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
3(3,1,0)
1(0,0,2)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
1(0,0,2)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
Requisites
PreCoEE 310
EE 401
EE 310
EE 310
EE 310
EE405
EE 401
EE 310
EE 401
EE 310
EE 405
EE 403
EE 401
Table 6B: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
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Course
Code
EE 420
Digital Signal Processing
EE 421
Communications Laboratory
EE 422
Digital Communications
Course Title
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
3(3,1,0)
Requisites
PreCoEE 301
EE 214
2(0,0,4)
EE 320
3(3,1,0) EE 320
EE 423
EE 425
EE 426
EE 427
EE 428
Wave Propagation and Antennas
Satellite Communications
Microwave Engineering
Information Theory
Error Correcting Coding for Communication Systems
EE 463
Wireless Communications
EE 464
Optical Communications
Selected Topics in Communications and
Processing
EE 468
EE 469
Signal
Selected Topics in Engineering Electromagnetics
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
EE 214
EE 423
EE 214
STAT 324
EE 422
EE 422
3(3,1,0)
EE 423
3(3,1,0) EE 423
Instructor and
Department Approval
Instructor and
Department Approval
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
(X,Y,L) X = Lectures; Y = Tutorials; L = Lab.
Table 6C: ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING
Course
Code
EE 431
EE 432
EE 433
Electromechanical Energy Conversion (2)
Power Electronics
Electromechanical Energy Conversion Laboratory
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
2(2,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
1(0,0,2)
EE 435
Electric Drives
3(3,1,0)
EE 436
EE 441
EE 443
EE 444
EE 445
EE 446
EE 447
EE 448
EE 449
Electrical Machine Dynamics and Stability
Power System Analysis
Power System Operation and Control
Power System Planning
Electrical Power Laboratory
High Voltage Engineering
Electricity Market and Energy Transactions
Power Distribution Systems
Power System Protection
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
2(0,0,4)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
EE 470
Renewable Energy Engineering
3(3,1,0)
EE 475
Power System Grounding
3(3,1,0)
EE 479
Selected Topics in Electrical Power Engineering
3(3,1,0)
Course Title
Requisites
PreCoEE 330
EE 310
EE 431
EE 330
EE 432
EE 330
EE 340
EE 441
EE 340
EE 441
EE 340
EE 441
EE 340
EE 441
EE 310
EE 340
EE 340
Instructor and
Department Approval
Table 6D: AUTOMATION AND INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
Course
Code
EE 450
EE 453
EE 454
EE 456
EE 457
EE 458
EE 459
EE 480
EE 481
EE 482
EE 483
Course Title
Computer Architecture Organization
Microprocessor and Embedded System Design
Advanced Control Systems
Automatic Control Applications
Applied Control Laboratory
Advanced Logic Design
Advanced Logic Design Laboratory
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Real Time System Design
Communication Networks
Digital Control Systems
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
1(0,0,2)
3(3,1,0)
1(0,0,2)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
3(3,1,0)
Requisites
PreCoEE 357
EE 357
EE 351
EE 351
EE 456
EE 210
EE 458
EE 351
EE 357
EE 320
EE 351
(X,Y,L) X = Lectures; Y = Tutorials; L = Lab.
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Table 7: RECOMMENDED SEMESTER SCHEDULE - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM*
Level 3*
Course
Code
Level 4
Course Title
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
CHEM 101
General Chemistry (1)
4(3,0,2)
ENGL 107
Technical Writing
3(3,0,0)
MATH 106
Integral Calculus
3(3,2,0)
MATH 107
Vectors and Matrices
3(3,2,0)
PHYS 103
General Physics (1)
4(3,0,2)
Total
Prerequisite
Course Title
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
ARAB 101
Language Skills
2(2,0,0)
ENGL 108
Communication Skills for Engineers
3(3,0,0)
MATH 150
GE 104
Basics of Engineering Drawing
3(2,0,2)
MATH 150
IC 107
Ethics of the Profession in Islam
2(2,0,0)
MATH 203
Differential and Integral Calculus
3(3,2,0)
PHYS 104
General Physics (2)
4(3,0,2)
17
Course
Code
Total
Level 5
Course
Code
Course Title
Prerequisite
EE 201
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
3(3,1,0)
EE 213
Engineering Electromagnetics (1)
3(3,1,0)
MATH 106
MATH 203
PHYS 104
GE 105
Introduction to Engineering Design
2(1,1,2)
GE 201
Statics
3(3,1,0)
GE 211
Computer Programming in “C++”
3(2,0,2)
MATH 204
Differential Equations
3(3,2,0)
Total
17
Course Title
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
EE 205
Electric Circuits Laboratory
1(0,0,2)
EE 208
Logic Design
3(3,1,0)
GE 104
EE 211
Computational Techniques in EE
3(2,0,2)
MATH 106
MATH 107
EE 212
Electric Circuit Analysis
2(2,1,0)
EE 214
Engineering Electromagnetics (2)
2(2,1,0)
IC 1xx
Optional Islamic Course
2(2,0,0)
MATH 244
Linear Algebra
3(3,2,0)
MATH 203
17
Course
Code
Total
Level 7
ARAB 103
EE 210
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
Expository Writing
2(2,0,0)
Prerequisite
1(0,0,2)
EE 208
Course
Code
c
GE 211
c
MATH 244
EE 201
MATH 107
EE 213
MATH 107
Course Title
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
EE 320
Communications Principles
3(3,1,0)
EE 301
EE 340
Fundamentals of Power
Systems
3(3,1,0)
EE 212
EE 351
Automatic Control
3(3,1,0)
EE 301
EE 356
Control and Instrumentation
Laboratory
1(0,0,2)
EE 351
EE 357
Microprocessor and
Microcontroller Lab
1(0,0,2)
EE 353
Signals and Systems Analysis
3(3,1,0)
EE 201
EE 310
Microelectronic Devices and
Circuits
3(3,1,0)
EE 201
EE 312
Basic Electronics Laboratory
EE 330
Electromechanical Energy
Conversion (1)
3(3,1,0)
EE 212
EE 213
IC 1xx
Optional Islamic Course
2(2,0,0)
EE 353
Introduction to Microprocessors
3(3,1,0)
EE 208
STAT 324
Engineering Probability and
Statistics
3(2,2,0)
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EE 212
16
EE 301
Total
Prerequisite
Level 8
Course Title
Logic Design Laboratory
MATH 106
MATH 107
Level 6
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
Course
Code
Prerequisite
1(0,0,2)
EE 310
16
c
Total
Prerequisite
16
c
Level 9
Course
Code
Course Title
Level 10
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
Prerequisite
Course
Code
EE 496
Graduation Project-1
2
Comp. 131
credits
EE 497
Graduation Project-2
2
EE 4xx
Specialized Elective Courses
13
Refer to
Table 5
EE 4xx
EE Specialized Elective Course
10
GE 403
Engineering Economy
GE 404
Engineering Management
2(2,1,0)
Optional Islamic Course
2(2,0,0)
2(2,1,0)
IC 1xx
Total
c
Cr. Hr.
(X,Y,L)
Course Title
17
EE 999
Summer Training
(X,Y,L) X = Lectures;
Y = Tutorials;
EE 496
Refer to
Table 5
Complete
96 credits
0
Total
Co-requisite
Prerequisite
16
L = Lab.
Master of Science Program in Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Engineering Department offers graduate programs leading to the degree of Master of Science
in Electrical Engineering. The program has been designed to reflect the modern trends and developments in
the Electrical Engineering curricula. The program is available with the following options in several
specializations:
- Thesis Option.
- Non-Thesis Option.
Aims of the Master Program:
-
Offering specialized courses for electrical engineers.
Development of production and service sectors in the Kingdom.
Combining the university with industrial and technical sectors into common research programs.
Promoting scientific and applied researches particularly that are related to development
requirements of the kingdom.
Requirements for MSc (Thesis Option) Degree Program:
1. Completing 24 credit hours of course work from the approved graduate courses as follows:
-
9 credit hours of common courses.
15 credit hours of specialized electrical engineering courses following the Departmental
regulations.
2. The student must successfully complete and defend a thesis on a selected research topic in the area of
specialization.
Common Courses
Course Code Course Title
GE 501
EE 502
Math 505
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Computer Simulation of Engineering Systems
Modelling of Stochastic Engineering Systems
Numerical Linear Algebra
Credit hours
3 (3,0)
3 (3,0)
3 (3,0)
1- Electronics
Level
I
II
Course
Code
GE 501
EE 503
Math 505
EE 502
EE 504
EE --EE --EE ---
EE 600
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Computer Simulation of Engineering Systems
Advanced Digital Circuit Design
Numerical Linear Algebra
Modelling of Stochastic Engineering Systems
Electronic Devices
Course selected by the department from List 1-A*
Course selected by the department from List 1-A*
Course selected by the department from List 1-A or List 1-B *
EE 506
EE 507
EE 508
EE 509
EE 510
EE 512
EE 515
EE 516
EE 517
EE 519
III
*
Course Title
EE 524
EE 526
EE 528
EE 550
EE 552
EE 553
EE 575
Thesis
Credit
hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
List 1-A
Advanced Analysis of Electronic Circuits
VLSI Design
Optoelectronics
Embedded Systems
Data Communication Integrated Circuits
Applications of Integrated Circuits
Microwave Electronics
Selected Topics in Electronics
VLSI Fabrication Technology
System on Chip
List 1-B
Communication Networks
Optical Communications
Digital Communications
Internet Technologies and E-Services
Advanced Microprocessors and their Applications
Computer Organization and Architecture
Mobile Communications
-
This course is selected by the department according to its capabilities and
circumstances.
2- Communications
Level
I
II
Course
Code
GE 501
EE 521
Math 505
EE 502
EE 528
EE --EE --EE ---
Course Title
Computer Simulation of Engineering Systems
Electromagnetic Fields
Numerical Linear Algebra
Modelling of Stochastic Engineering Systems
Digital Communications
Course selected by the department from List 2-A*
Course selected by the department from List 2-A*
Course selected by the department from List 2-A or List 2-B *
EE 524
EE 526
EE 571
EE 572
EE 573
EE 574
EE 575
EE 576
EE 508
EE 510
EE 515
EE 550
EE 551
EE 559
EE 585
EE 600
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List 2-A
Communication Networks
Optical Communications
Digital Image Processing
Satellite Communications
Information Theory
Error Correcting Coding for Communication Systems
Mobile Communications
Selected Topics in Communications and Signal
Processing
EE 577 Selected Topics in Electromagnetic waves and
Microwave Engineering
III
*
Credit
hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Thesis
List 2-B
Optoelectronics
Data Communication Integrated Circuits
Microwave Electronics
Internet Technologies and E-Services
Computer Controlled Systems
Intelligent Control Systems
Power System Operation and Control
-
This course is selected by the department according to its capabilities and
circumstances.
3- Electrical Machines and Power Electronics
Level
I
II
Course
Code
GE 501
EE 532
Math 505
Computer Simulation of Engineering systems
The Generalized Theory of Electrical Machines
Numerical Linear algebra
3
3
3
EE 502
EE 534
Modelling of Stochastic Engineering Systems
Power Semiconductor Converters
3
3
EE --EE --EE ---
Course selected by the department from List 3-A*
Course selected by the department from List 3-A*
Course selected by the department from List 3-A or List 3-B *
3
EE 530
EE 531
EE 533
EE 535
EE 536
EE 537
III
EE 600
*
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Course Title
List 3-A
Design of Electrical Machines
Advanced Theory of Electrical Machines
Electrical Machine Dynamics
Selected Topics in Electrical Machines
Electrical Machines for Special Purposes
Selected Topics in Power Electronics
List 3-B
EE 548 Power System Protection
EE 552 Advanced Microprocessors and their Applications
Thesis
Credit
hours
3
3
-
This course is selected by the department according to its capabilities and
circumstances.
4- Electrical Power
Level
I
II
Course
Code
GE 501
EE 585
Math 505
Computer Simulation of Engineering systems
Power System Operation and Control
Numerical Linear algebra
3
3
3
EE 502
EE 546
Modelling of Stochastic Engineering Systems
High Voltage Test Techniques
3
3
EE --EE --EE ---
Course selected by the department from List 4-A*
Course selected by the department from List 4-A*
Course selected by the department from List 4-A or List 4-B *
3
Course Title
EE 544
EE 547
EE 548
EE 549
EE 581
EE 582
EE 583
III
EE 600
*
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EE 509
EE 524
EE 533
EE 534
EE 552
EE 559
EE 560
Thesis
Credit
hours
List 4-A
Reliability Evaluation and Power System Planning
Selected Topics in Power Systems
Power System Protection
Power System Dynamics
High Voltage Transmission Systems
Power System Transients
Distribution System Engineering
3
3
List 4-B
Embedded Systems
Communication Networks
Electrical Machine Dynamics
Power Semiconductor Converters
Advanced Microprocessors and their Applications
Intelligent Control Systems
Advanced Control Techniques
This course is selected by the department according to its capabilities and
circumstances.
-
5- Control Systems and Computers
Level
I
II
Course
Code
GE 501
EE 551
Math 505
EE 502
EE 552
EE --EE --EE ---
Computer Simulation of Engineering systems
Computer Controlled Systems
Numerical Linear algebra
Modelling of Stochastic Engineering Systems
Advanced Microprocessors and their Applications
Course selected by the department from List 5-A*
Course selected by the department from List 5-A*
Course selected by the department from List 5-A or List 5-B *
EE 550
EE 553
EE 554
EE 557
EE 559
EE 560
EE 561
EE 562
III
EE 600
*
Course Title
EE 509
EE 524
EE 536
EE 571
EE 573
Thesis
Credit
hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
List 5-A
Internet Technologies and E-Services
Computer Organization and Architecture
Performance Evaluations of Computing Systems
Linear Systems
Intelligent Control Systems
Advanced Control Techniques
Selected Topics in Computers
Selected Topics in Control
List 5-B
Embedded Systems
Communication Networks
Electrical Machines for Special Purposes
Digital Image Processing
Information Theory
-
This course is selected by the department according to its capabilities and
circumstances.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Please see Appendix B
Degree Requirements for M. Sc. (Non-Thesis Option) Program:
1. Completing 36 credit hours of course work from the approved graduate courses as follows:
- 9 credit hours of common courses.
- 27 credit hours of specialized electrical engineering courses following the Departmental
regulations.
2. The student must successfully complete a research project, which comprises two parts (EE598
& EE599), each having 3 credit hours. Each part is graded pass/fail.
Common Courses
Course Code Course Title
GE 501
EE 502
Math 505
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Computer Simulation of Engineering Systems
Modelling of Stochastic Engineering Systems
Numerical Linear Algebra
Credit hours
3 (3,0)
3 (3,0)
3 (3,0)
1- Electronics (Non-Thesis)
Level
I
II
III
IV
V
*
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Course
Code
GE 501
EE 503
Math 505
EE 502
EE 504
EE 506
EE 507
EE --EE --EE 598
EE --EE --EE 599
EE ---
Course Title
Computer Simulation of Engineering Systems
Advanced Digital Circuit Design
Numerical Linear Algebra
Modelling of Stochastic Engineering Systems
Electronic Devices
Advanced Analysis of Electronic Circuits
VLSI Design
Course selected by the department from List 1-A*
Course selected by the department from List 1-A*
Research Project (1)
Course selected by the department from List 1-A*
Course selected by the department from List 1-A or List 1-B *
Research Project (2)
Course selected by the department from List 1-A or List 1-B *
EE 508
EE 509
EE 510
EE 512
EE 515
EE 516
EE 517
EE 519
List 1-A
Optoelectronics
Embedded Systems
Data Communication ICs
Applications of Integrated Circuits
Microwave Electronics
Selected Topics in Electronics
VLSI Fabrication Technology
System on Chip
EE 524
EE 526
EE 528
EE 550
EE 552
EE 553
EE 575
List 1-B
Communication Networks
Optical Communications
Digital Communications
Internet Technologies and E-Services
Advanced Microprocessors and their Applications
Computer Organization and Architecture
Mobile Communications
Credit
hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This course is selected by the department according to its capabilities and
circumstances.
2- Communications (Non-Thesis)
Level
I
II
III
IV
Course
Code
GE 501
EE 521
Math 505
EE 502
EE 528
EE 571
EE 524
EE --EE --EE 598
EE --EE --EE 599
EE ---
Course Title
Computer Simulation of Engineering Systems
Electromagnetic Fields
Numerical Linear Algebra
Modelling of Stochastic Engineering Systems
Digital Communications
Digital Image Processing
Communication Networks
Course selected by the department from List 2-A*
Course selected by the department from List 2-A*
Research Project (1)
Course selected by the department from List 2-A*
Course selected by the department from List 2-A or List 2-B *
Research Project (2)
Course selected by the department from List 2-A or List 2-B *
EE 526
EE 572
EE 573
EE 574
EE 575
EE 576
V
EE 577
EE 508
EE 510
EE 515
EE 550
EE 551
EE 559
EE 585
*
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Credit
hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
List 2-A
Optical Communications
Satellite Communications
Information Theory
Error Correcting Coding for Communication
Systems
Mobile Communications
Selected Topics in Communications and Signal
Processing
Selected Topics in Electromagnetic waves and
Microwave Engineering
List 2-B
Optoelectronics
Data Communication ICs
Microwave Electronics
Internet Technologies and E-Services
Computer Controlled Systems
Intelligent Control Systems
Power System Operation and Control
This course is selected by the department according to its capabilities and
circumstances.
3- Electrical Power (Non-Thesis)
Level
I
II
III
IV
Course
Code
GE 501
EE 585
Math 505
EE 502
EE 534
EE 546
EE 544
EE --EE --EE 598
EE --EE --EE 599
EE ---
Course Title
Computer Simulation of Engineering Systems
Power System Operation and Control
Numerical Linear Algebra
Modelling of Stochastic Engineering Systems
Power Semiconductor Converters
High Voltage Test Techniques
Reliability Evaluation and Power System Planning
Course selected by the department from List 3-A*
Course selected by the department from List 3-A*
Research Project (1)
Course selected by the department from List 3-A*
Course selected by the department from List 3-A or List 3-B *
Research Project (2)
Course selected by the department from List 3-A or List 3-B *
EE 531
EE 533
EE 536
EE 547
EE 548
EE 549
EE 581
EE 582
EE 583
V
Credit
hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
List 3-A
Advanced Theory of Electrical Machines
Electrical Machine Dynamics
Electrical Machines for Special Purposes
Selected Topics in Power Systems
Power System Protection
Power System Dynamics
High Voltage Transmission Systems
Power System Transients
Distribution System Engineering
List 3-B
EE 509 Embedded Systems
EE 524 Communication Networks
EE 551 Computer Controlled Systems
EE 552 Advanced Microprocessors and their Applications
EE 559 Intelligent Control Systems
EE 560 Advanced Control Techniques
*
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This course is selected by the department according to its capabilities and
circumstances.
4- Control Systems and Computers (Non-Thesis)
Level
I
II
IV
Course
Code
GE 501
EE 551
Math 505
EE 502
EE 552
EE 553
EE 557
EE --EE --EE 598
EE --EE --EE 599
EE ---
Course Title
Computer Simulation of Engineering Systems
Computer Controlled Systems
Numerical Linear Algebra
Modelling of Stochastic Engineering Systems
Advanced Microprocessors and their Applications
Computer Organization and Architecture
Linear Systems
Course selected by the department from List 4-A*
Course selected by the department from List 4-A*
Research Project (1)
Course selected by the department from List 4-A*
Course selected by the department from List 4-A or List 4-B *
Research Project (2)
Course selected by the department from List 4-A or List 4-B *
EE 550
EE 554
EE 559
EE 560
EE 561
EE 562
V
Credit
hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
List 4-A
Internet Technologies and E-Services
Performance Evaluations of Computing Systems
Intelligent Control Systems
Advanced Control Techniques
Selected Topics in Computers
Selected Topics in Control
List 4-B
EE 509 Embedded Systems
EE 524 Communication Networks
EE 536 Electrical Machines for Special Purposes
EE 571 Digital Image Processing
EE 573 Information Theory
*
This course is selected by the department according to its capabilities and
circumstances.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Please see Appendix B
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PhD. Program in Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering is a fast changing profession and there are rapid advances in research and
development of different specialization of electro technology. To cope with such advancements, some
electrical engineers usually need a much higher level of education and training. The Ph.D. program was
initiated in the Electrical Engineering Department in 1412H (1991G). This program responds to the needs
of national research and development centers for highly qualified specialists in electrical engineering
capable of effective contributions to complex scientific and technical projects.
A good deal of the scientific thesis work of graduate students deals with advanced research, development
and application problems in various fields of electrical engineering. The Department has directed its
research abilities so as to benefit from the rapid advances in all fields in electrical engineering to match the
needs and requirements of the development plans of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Degree Requirements
1. Completing 18 credit hours of course work from the approved Post Graduate (Ph.D.) Courses.
2. Passing the Ph.D. qualifying comprehensive exam.
3. Satisfactory completion of the Ph.D. thesis. The student can register in the Ph.D. thesis only
after he passes the qualifying comprehensive examination. He also has to meet residency
requirements.
The available PhD courses, in different specializations, are given below.
Electronics










EE 610 Semiconductor Characterization Techniques
EE 611 Semiconductor Device Modelling
EE 612 Design and Technology of Solar Cells
EE 613 Design and Application of Photovoltaic Systems
EE 614 MOS Devices for Advanced VLSI
EE 615 Analysis and Design of VLSI Circuits
EE 616 VLSI Layout and Processing
EE 617 Layout Design of Bipolar Integrated Circuits
EE 618 VLSI for Fast Processing Systems
EE 619 Advanced Topics in Electronics
Communications










EE 620 Signal Detection and Estimation
EE 621 Channel Coding Theorem
EE 622 Advanced Digital Communications
EE 623 Digital Signal Processing
EE 624 Antenna Theory and Design
EE 625 Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves
EE 626 Secure Communication Systems
EE 627 Advanced Network Planning and Tele-traffic Engineering
EE 628 Radar Systems
EE 629 Advanced Topics in Communications
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Electrical Machines and Power Electronics









EE 630 Advanced Theory of Electro-Mechanical Energy Conversion
EE 631 Computer Aided Analysis of Electrical Machines
EE 632 Special Types of Electrical Machinery
EE 633 Computational Methods in Electromagnetics
EE 634 New Concepts in Electric Machine Design
EE 635 Voltage and Frequency Converter Systems
EE 636 Special Drives and Reactive Power Control
EE 637 Advanced Topics in Drives & Power Electronics
EE638 Linear Electric Machines
Electrical Power










EE 640 Large Scale System Analysis
EE 641 Stability of Large Power Systems
EE 642 Power System Operation and Security
EE 643 Optimal Power System Planning
EE 644 Reliability Evaluation of Power System
EE 645 Electromagnetic Transients in Power System
EE 646 Advanced Power System Protection
EE 647 High Voltage Insulation
EE 648 Corona and Field Effects of High Voltage Systems
EE 649 Advances in Power System
Control Systems and Computers










EE 650 Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
EE 651 Parallel Processing and Programming
EE 652 Computer Network Protocols
EE 653 Computer Vision and Image Processing
EE 654 Microprocessor Based Instrumentation & Control
EE 655 Digital Control Systems
EE 656 Non-linear Control Systems
EE 657 Stochastic Control Systems
EE 658 Adaptive and Learning Control Systems
EE 659 Advanced Topics in Computer & Control
Seminar Courses and Thesis
 EE 661 Seminar (1)
 EE 662 Seminar (2)
 EE 663 Seminar (3)
 EE 700 Ph.D. Research
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FACULTY
The Electrical Engineering Department currently has 51 faculty members holding Ph.D. in
different electrical engineering disciplines. Out of these, there are 18 Professors, 18 Associate
Professors and 15 Assistant Professors. In addition, the department has 5 Lecturers and 12
Teaching Assistants. In addition there are many Technicians, Research Assistants, and Engineers
working in the different labs.
 Chairman
Dr. Abdulhameed M. Al-Sanie
Associate Professor
 Professors
No.
1
2
Name
Adnan S. Nouh
Nazar Hussain Malik
3
Abdulrahman I. Alolah
4
Abdullah M. Shaalan
5
Abdurahman A. Al-Arainy
6
Mohammed Al Turaigi
7
Saad M. Alghuwainem
8
Khaled E. Addoweesh
9
Shuja Ahmed Abbasi
10
Abdulaziz S. Alruwais
11
Abdulrahman M. Alamoud
12
Khalid Al-Mashouq
13
Saleh A. ALshebeili
14
Adel Abdennour
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Major Area
Systems Engineering,
Signal Processing, Digital
System, Pattern
Recognition
High Voltage
Components and Systems,
Electrical Power Systems,
Electrical Insulation
Electrical Machines,
Power Electronics
Power System Planning.
Power Engineering, High
Voltage Insulation and
Testing, EM Interference,
Insulation Coordination
Electronic Circuits,
Parallel Processing.
Power System
Engineering Power
System Protection,
Renewable Energy
Systems.
Power Electronics and
Electrical Drives,
Microprocessor
Applications, AC
Choppers, Dynamic
Modeling of AC
Machines
Microelectronics, VLSI
Technology and Design.
Communication
Networks, Electronic
Warfare, Radar and Laser
Systems.
Microelectronics and
Photovoltaics.
Modern Communication
Systems
Statistical Signal
Processing.
Artificial Intelligence,
Control Systems, Image
University
E-mail
asnouh@ksu.edu.sa
Carnegie Mellon
University, USA, 1973
nmalik@ksu.edu.sa
University of Windsor,
Canada, 1979
University of Bradford,
UK, 1986
University of Manchester,
UK, 1984.
alolah@ksu.edu.sa
shaalan@ksu.edu.sa
aarainy@ksu.edu.sa
University of Toronto,
Canada, 1982
Syracuse University, USA, mturaigi@ksu.edu.sa
1983
saadalgh@ksu.edu.sa
University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, USA, 1986.
khaled@ksu.edu.sa
University of Bradford,
UK, 1986
University of
Southampton, UK, 1980
abbasi@ksu.edu.sa
asruwais@ksu.edu.sa
Ohio State University,
USA, 1982.
University of West
Virginia, USA, 1984.
University of Sothern
California, USA, 1991.
University of Toronto,
Canada, 1992.
Penn State University,
USA, 1996.
alamoud@ksu.edu.sa
mashouq@ksu.edu.sa
dsaleh@ksu.edu.sa
adnnour@ksu.edu.sa
15
16
17
18

No.
1
Abdullah M. Alsuwailem
Abdel Fattah Sheta
Majeed A. Alkanhal
Ibrahim Elshafiey
Name
Major Area
Abdulhameed A. Al-Ohaly
Power System Stability.
Fahd A. Alturki
3
Nacer Amara Debbar
4
Abdulhameed M. Al-Sanie
6
7
suwailem@ksu.edu.sa
Bradford University, UK,
1986.
asheta@ksu.edu.sa
University de Bretagne
Occidental, Brest, France,
1996.
majeed@ksu.edu.sa
Syracuse University, USA,
1994.
ishafiey@ksu.edu.sa
Iowa State University,
USA, 1994.
Associate Professors
2
5
Processing, System
Simulations.
Microprocessor-based
System Design,
Programmable Digital
System Design.
Microwave Engineering,
Microstrip Antennas for
Wireless Applications,
MIC and MMIC
Components
Modern Communication
and Wireless Systems,
Electromagnetic
Scattering, Propagation
and Radar Cross-Sections,
Antenna Engineering,
Electronic Warfare.
EM Computational
Modeling, Biomedical
Imaging,
Data Fusion,
Nondestructive
Evaluation.
Hamad S. Alhokail
Abdlmohsen Alheraish
Ridha A. Djemal
8
Bandar A. Al-Mashary
9
Mohammad A. Al-Eshaikh
10
Yasin Khan
11
12
Habib Fathallah
Ahmed Ianda Sulyman
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Control and Computer
Engineering, Intelligent
Control, Fuzzy Logic,
Neural Networks.
Physics, Processing and
Characterization of
Semiconductor Devices.
Communication Systems,
Space Time Coding,
Block Coded Modulation.
Electronics Circuits
Design.
Communication
Networks.
Integrated System Design,
Image and video
Encryption and
Watermarking, Formal
Verification, for System
Architecture.
Analysis of
Semiconductor
Waveguide Structures,
Error control coding,
Nuclear reactor design.
High Voltage Engineering
and Power Systems,
Communication Networks
MIMO systems
University
University of Missouri,
USA, 1983.
E-mail
aohaly@ksu.edu.sa
falturki@ksu.edu.sa
University of Sheffield,
UK, 1993.
University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, USA, 1989.
Syracuse University, USA,
1992.
Colorado State University,
USA, 1995.
Strathclyde University,
UK, 2000.
debbar@ksu.edu.sa
sanie@ksu.edu.sa
hhokail@ksu.edu.sa
heraish@ksu.edu.sa
rdjemal@ksu.edu.sa
University of Grenoble,
France, 1996
University of Pittsburgh,
USA, 1996.
bmashary@ksu.edu.sa
Strathclyde University,
UK, 1993.
Kyushu University, Japan,
2004
Laval University, Canada
Queen’s University,
eshaikh@ksu.edu.sa
yasink@ksu.edu.sa
hfathallah@ksu.edu.sa
asulyman@ksu.edu.sa
13
14
Zuhair Hejazi
Essam Al-Ammar
15
Mamdooh Saud Alsaud
16
Hany Hasanian
Microwave Engineering
Power Systems,
Electromagnetic
Transients.
Design and Operation of
Distribution System,
Power System Reliability
and Security Assessment,
Application of ANN in
Power System Design.
Power machines
17
Ehab Awad
Optoelectronic systems
18
Yahya Alharthi
19
Ahmad Fauzi bin Abas
Radio Resource
Management
Optical Communications

Assistant Professors
1
Mohammed S. Al-Numay
2
Saeed A. Aldosari
3
Yasir A. Al-Turki
Control of None
Minimum Phase Systems,
Modeling and Simulation
of Digital Systems,
Discrete-Time Analysis of
PWM Systems, Digital
Control of PWM Systems
Signal Processing,
Communication Systems,
Sensor Networks.
4
Mubashir Alam
Digital signal processing
5
Basil A Sadhan
Computer Networks
6
Sami Alhumaidi
Radar Systems
7
Essam Altubaishi
Mobile Communications
8
Sohaib Majzoub
VLSI Design
9
10
11
Usama Khalid
Hamsakutty Vettikalladi
Abu Syed Mahajumi
Power systems
Communication
Electronics
12
Irfan Ahmad
Control Systems
13
14
Thamir Alrashidi
Won Ku
Communication
Control
Canada
Bradford University, UK
Arizona State University,
USA, 2007.
zuhairhejazi@gmail.com
essam@ksu.edu.sa
McMaster University,
Canada, 2007.
mamdooh@ksu.edu.sa
Ain-Shams University,
Egypt
University of Maryland
College Park, USA, 2003
University of Minnesota,
USA
University of Paderborn,
German
hhasanien@ksu.edu.sa
Georgia Institute of
Technology, USA, 1997
alnumay@ksu.edu.sa
Carnegie Mellon
University, USA, 2005
Strathclyde University,
UK, 2007
Georgia Institute of
Technology
Carnegie Mellon
University, USA
Florida Institute of
Technology, USA
University of Waterloo,
Canada
University of British
Colombia
Aswan University
Cochin University
Lancaster University,
Lancaster, UK
University of Grenoble,
France
dosari@ksu.edu.sa
eawad@ksu.edu.sa
yalharthi@ksu.edu.sa
aabas@ksu.edu.sa
yasir@ksu.edu.sa
mubalam@ksu.edu.sa
bsadhan@ksu.edu.sa
sami@ksu.edu.sa
ealtubaishi@ksu.edu.sa
smajzoub@ksu.edu.sa
ukhaled@ksu.edu.sa
hvettikalladi@ksu.edu.sa
amahajumi@ksu.edu.sa
irfahmad@ksu.edu.sa
University of Leeds, UK
talrashidi@ksu.edu.sa
wkoh@ksu.edu.sa
 Lecturers
No. Name
Major Area
University
E-mail
1
Power electronics
King Saud University,
KSA
salloum@ksu.edu.sa
Ahmed Asalom
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2
3
Khalid Al-Fayyadh
Turki A-Madhu
Electronics
Electronics
4
Saleh AlSenaidi
Power electronics
5
AhmedTelba
Communication
 Teaching Assistants
No. Name
Major Area
1
Ghazi Mohammed Ishag
Electronics
2
Amin A. A. Assar
3
Mohammed Jaafar Mohammed
4
5
Mohammed Ahmed Abuheene
Mohammed A. Al-Rumaih
6
Omar Saad Aldayel
7
Ali H. Al-Enezi
8
Ali Mohammed A. Al-Bishi
9
Yazeed AbdulAziz Al-Shadokhi
10
Abdullah Khaled Alrushud
11
Anas Abdullah Al-Hussayen
12
Abdulaziz Ali Alqahtani
Queen’ University, Canada
King Saud University,
KSA
Saskatchewan University,
Canada
University of Bradford, UK
University
alfayyadh@hotmail.com
talmadhi@ksu.edu.sa
salih@ksu.edu.sa
atelba@ksu.edu.sa
E-mail
Menofia University, ghazi@ksu.edu.sa
Menofia, Egypt
Electrical Power &
Menofia University, amin_assar@yahoo.com
Machine
Menofia, Egypt
Electric Circuits
Khartoum
mjaafar@ksu.edu.sa
University
Electric Circuits
abuheen@hotmail.com
Electrical
University of
marumaih@ksu.edu.sa
Engineering:Systems Michigan, Ann
Arbor
Communications
Wireless Systems
oaldayel@ksu.edu.sa
Royal Institute of
Technology (KTH),
Sweden
Electric Circuits
King Saud
alih@ksu.edu.sa
University
Communication and University of
aalbishi@ksu.edu.sa
Electronics
Waterloo, Canada
Communication
King Saud
yalshadokhi@ksu.edu.sa
University
Communication
University of
aalrushud@ksu.edu.sa
Dayton, USA
Electric Circuits
King Saud
ahussayen@ksu.edu.sa
University
Electric Circuits
King Saud
aqhtani@ksu.edu.sa
University
 Lab Engineers
Responsible of all Electrical Engineering Laboratories: Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Shehri
Lab Responsible
Lab Name
Responsible Email
Mr. Ali Ahmed Ali Aseeri
Electrical Circuits Laboratory
aaassiry@ksu.edu.sa
Eng. Osama Abdulkareem Kayed
Electrical Communications Laboratory
okayed@ksu.edu.sa
Eng. Omar Mohammad Al Assaif
Electronics Laboratory
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Eng. Nissar Rasool Wani
High Voltage Laboratory
nrasool@ksu.edu.sa
Mr. Mohammad A. Al-Hamidi
High Voltage Laboratory
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Eng. Hayder A. Al-Ghalban
Digital Logic Laboratory
hatteya@ksu.edu.sa
Eng. Umar A. Bawah
Electromech. Energy Conversion Laboratory
baumar@ksu.edu.sa
Mr. Sulaiman Al-Hudaib
Electromech. Energy Conversion Laboratory
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Eng. Abulrahman Al-horaish
Electrical Measurement Laboratory
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Eng. Abdul Waheed M. Hafeez
Microprocessor Laboratory, Nuclear
ahafeez@ksu.edu.sa
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Engineering Labs
Eng. Mohammad Usman
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Power Simulator Laboratory
musman@ksu.edu.sa
LABORATORIES
The laboratory facilities of the Department are one of the largest per international standards. Highly
specialized engineers supervise these laboratories with the advice of concerned Faculty. The Department is
continually modernizing and developing its laboratory facilities to cope with the rapid advances in all
scientific fields and specialization so that it enables undergraduate and graduate students to attain the
maximum benefit of modern techniques and instrumentations. The available laboratories of the Department
are listed below:
1. Electrical circuits Laboratory
2. Electrical measurements Laboratory
3. Electronics Laboratory
4. Microelectronics Laboratory
5. Communications Laboratory
6. Ericsson telecom environment Laboratory
7. High-voltage Laboratory
8. Power simulator Laboratory
9. Nuclear engineering Laboratory
10. Electrical machines Laboratory
11. Microprocessors Laboratory
12. Automatic control laboratory
13. Digital logic laboratory
14. Communication skills Laboratory
15. Microwave Laboratory
16. Optical Communications Laboratory
List of Major equipment’s in major research Laboratories
Laboratory
Major Equipment’s
Optical Communications Lab
Oscilloscope. Optical Spectrum Analyzer. Optical
Power Meter, Fiber Splice machine ED-WDM
Electronics Rack ED-AMP ,Erbium Doped Fiber
Amplifier ED-LASE, Principle of Lasers ED-COM,
Fiber Optic Communications BER (COM), BER in
Optical Communications ED-NET, Optical Network
Analysis OTDR Unit
Oscilloscope Analog and Digital, Power Supply,
Function Generator , Multi meter analog and Digital,
voltmeter Analog and Digital Communication Training
Systems From LEYBOLD – LD Didactic
Communication Lab
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Microwave Lab
Microprocessor/Microcontroller Lab
High voltage
Power Simulator Lab
SAR Assessment Lab
Real Time Embedded System Lab
Network Analyser up to 40GHz, Time domain radiation
pattern measurements upto 18GHz, anechoic chamber
till 18GHz, Frequency Counter, Spectrum Analyzer, RF
Generator, SWR Meter, Power meter, Optical power
meter, different set of educational set - Microwave,
Antenna.
24 PC’s Dell Pentium 4 (Win 7 32 bit), 18 Flight 86
(CPU 8086) Hardware kits, 40 Microcontroller
Training Sets, 40 Breadboards, 12 PC Based Logic
Analyzer
LA1132P,
17
Pic24HJ128GP502
Microcontroller kits
A.C. power frequency test equipment 200 kV Impulse
voltage generator 1000 kV, 40 kJ D.C. supply 100 kV
Partial discharge detection system Schering Bridge for
measuring of capacitance and tan delta
Electrical Power System Simulator Model TQ 2970
made in UK. PTI Software PSCAD Software ETAP
Workstation RTP Signal Generator Equipment Relay
Testing Equipment
The lab is used to characterize the human exposure to
electromagnetic fields. Specific absorption rate SAR is
measured in SAM phantoms. A robotic arm is used to
scan the field probe. Human tissue simulating liquids
are used in the analysis
FPGA Kits are used to design real time systems
The University provides annual fund for the Department every year to update all Labs with new equipment.
The following table shows the fund provided by the University to the Electrical Engineering Department
through the last four years.
A brief account of these facilities is given in Appendix - D
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RESEARCH UNITS
The department has a very well known reputation in the field of scientific electrical engineering
research. A number of internationally known and heavily cited researchers are among staff of the
department. Several research chairs and centers of excellence, have been established in the
department over the last few years. More than 25 staff members are working in them as professors,
research fellows, research assistants, lab engineers and technicians etc. A list is given below:
1. Saudi Aramco Chair in Electrical Power (2008)
2. Chair in Power System Reliability and Security
3. A State-of-the-Art VLSI Design Center (2005)
4. An Advanced Application Specific IC Research Center (2011)
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DEPARTMENT COMMITTEES & UNITS
The department has several committees and units to assist in managing academic and
administrative affairs of the department. Each of these committees and units is composed of a
convener and at least two faculty members,
1- Academic Accreditation and Quality Committee
2- Registration Committee.
3- Timetables and Classrooms Committee
4- Examination Committee
5- Field Experience Committee
6- Social Activities Committee
7- Academic Affairs Committee
8- Promotion Committee
9- Annual Report Committee
10- Graduate Studies Committee
11- Senior Design Project Committee
12- Teaching Assistants and Scholars Affairs Committee
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS & REGULATIONS FOR THE
B.Sc. PROGRAMS
Admission of Students who have finished the Preparatory-Year of Science Colleges.
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Students are accepted by merit according to the following rule:
0.25x Mark of Achievement test + 0.25 x Mark of Capabilities test + 5 x cumulative GPA of
preparatory year + points of the course Math140 + points of the course Math150
It should be noted that the Capabilities Test administrated by the National Center for
Assessment in Higher Education is similar to the General Aptitude Test (GAT) or to the
SAT
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The college accepts 400 students for the first semester and 50 students for the second semester.
The general rule of the college is to reach the target value of the student to faculty ratio of 20
recommended by the Ministry of Education (AFFAQ 2029)
Student and Course Transfer
Internal Student Transfer
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Student from Science Colleges of KSU must have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average
(GPA) of 4.0 out of 5.0
Student from KSU Health Colleges must have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average
(GPA) of 4.0 out of 5.0, and they should have completed successfully or obtained an
equivalence of the preparatory-year for the science colleges.
The cumulative GPA is calculated after a student completes at least 12 hours after the
preparatory year (not including courses of the university requirements: Islamic culture and
Arabic language).
If the college intake capacity is exceeded, the Dean of the College of Engineering may accept
no more than fifty students satisfying the transfer criteria.
Acceptance of students is done by merit when all the conditions are satisfied.
Transfer from Humanitarian colleges is not accepted.
External Student Transfer
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The student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.25 out of 5.0 or its equivalent from an
accredited college of engineering
The student must have a minimum score of 80% in mathematic courses studied in his college
The student must have successfully completed at least 30 credit hours of his college
requirements after the preparatory year (The equivalence of the preparatory year completed by
the student is done according to the University regulations. If the student did not study a
preparatory year in his college, the University has the right to ask the student to study the KSU
preparatory year for science colleges or whatever the University sees suitable after carrying out
all the equivalences for the student)
Once these conditions are satisfied the student is considered as a visiting student and is allowed to register
at least 12 credit hours according to his study plan in his previous college and in coordination with the KSU
college-of-engineering. The 12 credit hours should not include courses of Islamic culture and Arabic
language. The student must also obtain a GPA in the semester of at least 4.5 out of 5.
Students Allocation to College Departments
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During their first year at the college after the preparatory year, students must attend
introductory orientation-presentations offered by the college departments so as to get
acquainted with the nature of the different engineering disciplines.
After successfully passing 28 hours during the first year at the college, a student submits
electronically a request to the Deanship of Admission & Registration, prioritizing his
preference of the different disciplines.
Each department is given a number of students in accordance to its capacity and arrangement
with the department and college..
The priority of acceptance for admission in a department is given to those applicants with the
highest GPA.
Students Transfer from other Departments of the College
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Students from another department of the college must have a cumulative Grade Point Average
(GPA) higher than the lowest GPA admitted to the department.
A prescribed form must be filled-in by the student for final approval by the college students
affairs unit
The priority of acceptance is given to the students with the higher grades, on the basis of
available seats in each department.
Credit Transfer
It is permissible for the students to transfer credits of courses studied in a reputable engineering college if
the courses are equivalent to those offered by the college departments. Approval of the department is
perquisite for the transfer acceptance. Transferred credits are not included in the GPA but a grade of at
least C should be scored to pass courses.
Practical Training
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A student is allowed to register for the practical training after successfully completes 110
hours, through the student portal (e-educate). No other courses are allowed for him during the
practical training period.
Local companies are contacted by Vice Dean for academic affairs to enquire about the
possibilities of training the department students and the number of students that can be
accepted.
Replies from companies are kept in the electronic system of the college.
All available training opportunities are sent to the department, and announced by the
department for students.
Student fill-in a form for the practical training and submit it to the department practical-training
committee showing his choice of companies.
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Vice Dean officially contacts the companies and secures the placement of students.
Student must get the training for the period is 10 weeks and submit weekly reports to the
convener of the department committee for practical training.
Company reports a confidential assessment of the student performance to the department.
Department allocates the grade of the training as pass or fail based on the company evaluation
and weekly reports.
Although the practical training is non-credited, it is required to satisfy the undergraduate degrees
requirements.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Electrical Engineering Department
College of Engineering, King Saud University
P.O. Box 800, Riyadh 11421,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel: (+966-11) 467-6754
Fax: (+966-11) 467-6757
Email: chair_ee@ksu.edu.sa
Website: http://engineering.ksu.edu.sa/Arabic/En/Departments/Electricaleng/
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APPENDIX – A: BS Course Description
Preparatory Year
ENGL 140 - English Language -18(20-0-0)
This initial stage of the course is designed to give the students a strong foundation in the language, improving their
command of English as well as improving their vocabulary, reading, writing and communication skills. In the process
of improving these skills, students will also develop their confidence in the language and also their presentation skills.
These all contribute to the life skills of the student and help to prepare them for their future studies and careers beyond
KSU. As the course progresses and students reach a higher level of English, the focus will switch to the academic side
of the language. This will involve preparing students for the style of language they will need for their future studies.
Pre-requisites: None.
ENGL 150 - English Language -28(20-0-0)
The final assessment for the course is the highly regarded International English Language Testing System (IELTS),
which is used as a qualifying test for students wishing to attend university in many countries including the UK and
Australia. Specialist material will be used to prepare students for this test with the aim of reaching an IELTS score of
5.0 by the end of the year.
Pre-requisites: None.
Math 140 - Introductory Mathematics
2(2-1-0)
Basic Algebraic Operations, Equations and Inequalities, Graphs, Functions, Polynomials and Rational Functions,
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric Functions, Trigonometric Identities and Conditional
Equations, Systems of Equations and Inequalities; Matrices, Sequences and Series.
Pre-requisites: None.
Math 150 - Differential Calculus
3(3-1-0)
Limits and Continuity: The Concept of Limit, Computation of Limits, Continuity and its Consequences, Limits
Involving Infinity, Formal Definition of the Limit. Differentiation: The Concept of Derivative, Computation of
Derivatives (The Power Rule, Higher Order Derivatives, and Acceleration), the Product and Quotient Rules, The
Chain Rule, Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Implicit Differentiation and Inverse
Trigonometric Functions, the Mean Value Theorem. Applications of Differentiation: Indeterminate Forms and
L’Hopital’s rule, Maximum and Minimum Values, Increasing and Decreasing Functions, Concavity and the Second
Derivative Test, Optimization, Related Rates.
Pre-requisites: None.
IT 140 - Computer Skills
3(0-0-6)
Basic Concepts of Information Technology, Using a computer and Managing Files, Word Processing, Spreadsheets,
Databases, Presentation.
Pre-requisites: None.
CI 140 - Learning, Thinking and Research Skills
3(3-1-0)
Learning skills: Self management for learning, Learning tools, Reading strategies, Second language learning skills,
Test administration. Thinking skills: Theory Of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), Rounding Thinking, Expanding
perception, Creative thinking. Research skills: Problem determining, Search for information strategies, Sites of
sources, access this information, Using thin formation, Information construction, Information evaluation.
Pre-requisites: None.
SCS 140 - Communication Skills
2(2-1-0)
This course deals with communication kills as a tool for achieving personal psychological and social adaptability. It is
one of the key skills in matrix of (self development skills) this course covers skills related to communication
sufficiency comprised of a wide array of major matrix of knowledge, skills and approaches comprised in four main
sufficiency: Knowledge sufficiency, Social sufficiency, Comprehension sufficiency, Productive sufficiency.
Pre-requisites: None.
Health 150 - Health & Fitness
Subjects about general health and body and brain fitness.
Pre-requisites: None.
1(1-1-0)
ENT 101 – Entrepreneurship
1(1-1-0)
Pre-requisites: None.
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University Requirements
IC 101- Introduction to Islamic Culture
2(2-0-0)
This subject aims to introduce the student to the Islamic culture; manifestation of the Muslims attitude towards other
cultures; explaining the characteristics of Islam, such as: Universality, Comprehensibility, integrity, consistency with
human nature (instinct), reason, and science. This subject also explains the Islamic tenet and its fundamentals, such as:
To believe in Allah, the Hereafter, the Angles, the Holy Books, the Messengers, and Divine Destiny.
Pre-requisite: --IC 102 The Role of Islam in the Construction of Society
2(2-0-0)
This course studies the following: The concept of the Muslim society; its basics, its method and characteristics, means
of consolidating its social ties; the most important social problems, the Islamic philosophy of family affairs, marriage:
its introductory formalities, aims and effects. It also deals with ways of strengthening the family bonds.
Pre-requisite: --IC 103 The Islamic Economic System
2(2-0-0)
This course depicts the Islamic concept of life, the nature of man, the basic constituents of the Islamic economics and
its objectives; it studies as well the legal evidences of these topics. It also explains the opinion of Islam toward
finance, ownership, production, maintenance, conception, distribution of wealth, and the exchange in the Islamic
Economic system.
Pre-requisite: --IC 104 Fundamentals of Isl. Political System
2(2-0-0)
This subject contains the following: Introduction to the Political System and its fundamentals; the Islamic Political
System is the best system for human societies to follow and apply; the rise up of Islamic State during the Prophet's
lifetime, Caliphate, and the fundamentals of State.
Pre-requisite: --ARAB 101 - Language Skills
2(2-0-0)
The original and secondary parsing, the dual, the five verbs, masculine and feminine, (the weak letter), etymology and
the semantic evolution, nunation of accusative, diptote the original and secondary parsing, apocopate and jussive,
dative/ genitive, verbal sentences, the signification of tenses, the passive verb (its signification and its forms in present
and past verbs), the nominal sentences, the pronouns, the neglected letters, the conjunctions, numbers (how to write
them).
Pre-requisite: --ARAB 103 - Expository Writing
2(2-0-0)
Applications in reading and speaking skills, the adverb of time and the adverb of place, accusative of explanation
(specification), Punctuations, computer-based writing, dictionaries and E-dictionaries, applications to reading and
writing skills, accusative of cause or reason, denotative of state (circumstantial accusative or accusative of the state or
condition), writing a paragraph and essay, application to reading and writing skills, appositions (adjective/
corroboration/ substitute/ explanatory apposition and syndetic explicative, diminutive (nomen deminutivum),
applications in reading and writing skills, relation quiescence (pause), completion fifth text's exercises, and writing
formal and informal letters.
College Requirements
MATH 106 - Integral Calculus
3(3,2,0)
The definite integral, fundamental theorem of calculus, the indefinite integral, change of variable, numerical
integration. Area, volume of revolution, work, arc length. Differentiation and integration of inverse trigonometric
functions. The logarithmic, exponential, hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions. Techniques of integration:
substitution, by parts, trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions, miscellaneous substitutions. Indeterminate forms,
improper integrals. Polar coordinates.
Pre-requisite: MATH 150.
MATH 107 – Vectors and Matrices
3(3,2,0)
Vectors in two and three dimensions, scalar and vector products, equations of lines and planes in space, surfaces,
cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Vector valued functions, their limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals.
Motion of a particle in space, tangential and normal components of acceleration. Functions in two or three variables,
their limits, continuity, partial derivatives, differentials, chain rule, directional derivatives, tangent planes and normal
lines to surfaces. Extrema of functions of several variables, Lagrange multipliers. Systems of linear equations,
matrices, determinants, inverse of a matrix, Cramer's rule.
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Pre-requisite: MATH 150.
MATH 203 - Differential and Integral Calculus
3(3,2,0)
Infinite series, convergence and divergence of infinite series, integral test, ratio test, root test and comparison test.
Conditional convergence and absolute convergence, alternating series test. Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series.
Double integral and its applications to area, volume, moments and centre of mass. Double integrals in polar
coordinates. Triple integral in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinates and applications to volume moment
and centre of mass. Vector fields, line integrals, surface integrals, Green's theorem, the divergence theorem, Stoke'
theorem.
Pre-requisite: MATH 106 and MATH 107.
MATH 204 - Differential Equations
3(3,2,0)
Various types of first order equations and their applications. Linear equations of higher order. Systems of linear
equations with constant coefficients, reduction of order. Power series methods for solving second order equations with
polynomial coefficients. Fourier series, Fourier series for even and odd functions. Complex Fourier series. The Fourier
integral.
Pre-requisite: MATH 203.
MATH 244 – Linear Algebra
3(3,2,0)
Matrices and their operations., types of matrices. Elementary transformations. Determinants, elementary properties.
Inverse of a matrix. Linear systems of equations. Vector spaces, linear independence, finite dimensional spaces, linear
subspaces. Inner product spaces. Linear transformations, kernel and image of a liner transformation. Eigen values and
Eigen vectors of a matrix and of a linear operator.
Pre-requisite: MATH 107.
STAT 324 - Engineering Probability and Statistics
3(2,2,0)
Probability and probability distribution - Mathematical expectations of random variables. Discrete and continuous
distributions. Sampling distributions - Estimation, testing of hypothesis - Regression and correlation.
Pre-requisites: None.
PHYS 103 - General Physics (1)
4(3,0,2)
Introduction (Vectors), Motion in one dimension with constant acceleration, Motion in two dimension with application
to projectile motion and circular motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Work and Energy, Potential Energy and
conservation of Energy, Linear Momentum and Collisions, Rotation of rigid object about a fixed axis.
Pre-requisites: None.
PHYS 104 - General Physics (2)
4(3,0,2)
Electricity and Magnetism: Coulomb’s law, electric fields, Gauss’ Law, electric potential, potential energy,
capacitance and dielectric, currents and resistance, electrical energy and power, direct current circuits, Kirchhoffs
rules, magnetic fields, motion of charged particle in a magnetic field, sources of the magnetic field, Ampere’s law,
Faraday’s law of induction, self inductance, energy in a magnetic field, mutual inductance, alternating current circuits,
the RLC series circuit, power in an A.C. circuit, resonance in RLC series circuit.
Pre-requisites: None.
CHEM 101 - General Chemistry (1)
4(3,0,2)
Stoichiometry: SI Units, chemical formulas, the mole, methods of expressing concentration, Calculations based on
chemical equations. Gases: laws, kinetic theory, deviation and van der Waals equation. Thermochemistry: Types of
enthalpy changes, Hess Law and its applications,, first law of thermodynamics. Solutions: Type of solutions and laws
related , colligative properties. Chemical kinetics: Law of reaction rate, reaction order, factors affecting the rates.
Chemical Equilibrium : Relation between Kc & Kp, Le Chatelier's principle and factor affecting equilibrium. Ionic
equilibrium: Acid and base concepts, pH calculations of acid, base and buffer solutions. Atomic Structure: emission
spectrum, Bohr's theory de Broglre's hypothesis, quantum numbers, electronic configuration of elements,
consequences of the periodic table.
Pre-requisites: None.
ENGL 107 - Technical Writing
3(3,0,0)
Types of documents. Principles of organizing, developing and writing technical information. Report structure and
components. Report forms and rhetorical patterns common to scientific and technical Disciplines. Technical writing
conversions including headings, illustrations, style and tone. Extensive writing assignments for various report and
document types.
Pre-requisites: None.
ENGL 108 - Communication Skills for Engineers
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3(3,0,0)
Searching, compiling, referencing and writing ethics. Guidelines for good written communication. Guidelines for slide
preparation and good oral presentation. Delivering successful speeches. Writing memos and business letters.
Introduction to academic and business proposals. Guidelines for writing CV’s, successful interviews and job search
skills. Group dynamics, effective meetings, team-work, leadership and management skills. Engineering ethics and
professional conduct.
Pre-requisites: None.
GE 104 - Basics of Engineering Drawing
3(2,0,2)
Constructional geometry and basics of lettering; Sketching; Orthographic projection; Sectional and auxiliary views;
Dimensioning; Introduction to computer graphics; Engineering applications.
Pre-requisites: None.
GE 105 - Introduction to Engineering Design
2(1,1,2)
Introduction and practicing the engineering professional culture and ethics. Enhancing on personal skills such as
teamwork, leadership, written and oral presentation. Problem solving strategies. Problem definition and techniques for
stimulation of ideas. Decision making in design. Mathematical and computer modeling techniques.
Pre-requisite: GE 104.
GE 201 - Statics
3(3,1,0)
Force systems; vector analysis, moments and couples in 2D and 3D. Equilibrium of force systems. Analysis of
structures; plane trusses and frames. Distributed force system; centroids and composite bodies. Area moments of
inertia. Analysis of beams. Friction.
Textbook: Meriam, J. L. and Kraige, L. G. “Engineering Mechanics, Volume 1, Statics”, SI units Version
Pre-requisite: MATH 106 and MATH 107.
GE 211 - Computer Programming in “C++”
3(2,0,2)
Introduction to computers and programming. Compilers and numbers systems. Program structures, comments, and
printing. Formatting output, Escape sequence, and program debugging. Variables, arithmetic operators, and
expressions. Access of input/output files. Program control using: if-else statement, switch commands, for loops, and
while loops. User-defined functions. One and two dimensional Arrays. Multidimensional arrays. Strings and Pointers.
Structure data types. Introduction to classes. Engineering Applications.
Textbook: Delores M. Etter and Jeanine A. Ingber, “Engineering Problem Solving with C++”, McGraw-Hill, Pearson
international edition, 2nd edition 2008.
Pre-requisites: None.
GE 403 - Engineering Economy
2(2,1,0)
Cost concepts. Time value of money operations. Measuring the worth of investments. Comparison of
alternaives.Depreciation.Economic analysis of public projects.
Textbook: White, Case, Pratt and Agee, "Principles of Engineering Economic Analysis", 4th Edition.
Pre-requisites: None.
GE 404 –Engineering Management
2(2,1,0)
This course is in an introductory course on project management. The course covers the project management process
from the beginning to the end, focusing on practical skills that make students able to immediately complete projects on
time and on budget, while achieving their targets.
Textbook: Harold Kerzner, " Project Management: A system Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Control", Sixth
edition, Wiley.
Pre-requisites: None.
Electrical Engineering Core Courses
EE 201 - Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
3(3,1,0)
Circuit theorems: superposition principle, Thevenin and Norton theorems, maximum power transfer theorem.
Techniques of circuit analysis: Nodal and mesh analysis, Sinusoidal sources and the concept of phasors in circuit
analysis. Introduction to the concept of average, reactive and complex power, and power factor. Three phase circuits.
Textbook: Boylestad, "Introductory Circuit Analysis", Prentice Hall, 2007. Pre-requisites: MATH 106.
EE 205 - Electric Circuits Laboratory
1(0,0,2)
General introduction to the laboratory. Voltage, current, and power in DC circuits using KVL and KCL.
Superposition, Thevenin's, and Maximum power transfer theorems in DC circuits; Series and parallel AC circuits;
Resonance in series and parallel circuit; Maximum power transfer theorem and power factor improvement in AC
circuits; Transients in DC circuits; Magnetically-coupled circuits; Three phase circuits.
Textbook: Boylestad, ”Introductory Circuit Analysis”, Prentice Hall, 2007. Co-requisite: EE 212.
EE 208 - Logic Design
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3(3,1,0)
Number systems; Boolean algebra and logic gates; Simplification of Boolean functions; Combinational logic circuits
design and analysis; MSI and PLD components; Introduction to synchronous sequential logic; Flip flops; Analysis of
clocked sequential circuits; State reduction and assignment; Design of synchronous sequential circuits and PLA’s.
Textbook: Moris, "Digital Design", Prentice Hall, 1998. Pre-requisite: None.
EE 210 - Logic Design Laboratory
1(0,0,2)
Familiarization with logic circuits laboratory; Introduction to logic gates; Implementation of Boolean functions using
AND and OR gates; NAND and NOR implementation; XOR and adders; Design of combinational circuits; Flip-flops;
Design of sequential circuits; Sequential PLA’s
Textbook: Lab-Notes Pre-requisite: EE 208.
EE 211 - Computational Techniques in Electrical Engineering
3(2,0,2)
Introduction to Numerical Analysis, Taylor Polynomials and Error in Taylor’s Polynomial, Concept of Error, Rootfinding (Bisection, Newton and Secant Method), Interpolation and Approximation, Lagrange Interpolating
Polynomial, Newton’s Polynomial, Numerical Integration and Differentiation, Systems of linear equations, Least
Square method, Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE)
Textbook: K. Atkinson and W. Han, “Elementary Numerical Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, L.E.3rd ed., 2004.
Pre-requisite: GE 211.
Co-requisite: MATH 244.
EE 212 - Electric Circuit Analysis
2(2,1,0)
Introduction to the Laplace Transform. The Laplace Transform in Circuit Analysis. Frequency response of RLC and
selective circuit: concept of transfer function, resonance, bode plots, introduction to filters; Two-Port networks;
Mutual inductance and transformers; Transient analysis of first and second order circuits.
Textbook: Nilsson, “Electric Circuits“, Addision Wesley, 2007. Pre-requisite: EE 201 and MATH 107.
EE 213 – Engineering Electromagnetics (1)
3(3,1,0)
Review to vector calculus; Electrostatic fields; Columb’s law ;Gauss's law and divergence; Electric potential;
Dielectrics and capacitance; Poisson's and Laplace's equations; Charge images; Current density and conductors;
Magnetostatic fields; Biot-Savart and Ampere's laws; Curl and Stoke's theorem; Magnetic materials and circuits; Self
and mutual inductances; Energy in static Fields.
Textbook: Engineering Electromagnetics , William H. Hayt, Jr. and Johan A. Buck, McGraw Hill, 2006.
Pre-requisites: PHYS 104 and MATH 203.
EE 214 – Engineering Electromagnetics (2)
2(2,1,0)
Time varying fields; Faraday's law. Transformer and motional emfs; Displacement current; Maxwell's equations and
time harmonic fields; Wave equation; Power transfer and Poynting vector; Plane wave propagation in free space, in
lossy dielectrics and in good conductors; Polarization; Reflection of plane wave at normal and oblique incidence;
Transmission line Theory; Impedance matching.
Textbook: M. N. O. Sadiku, "Elements of Electromagnetics", Oxford Press, 2006.
Pre-requisite: EE 213.
EE 301 - Signals and Systems Analysis
3(3,1,0)
Motivation and Applications, Signal Classifications, Signal Operations, Singularity Functions; Linear time-Invariant
Systems and Convolution; Correlation; Fourier Series and Transform for continuous and discrete time signals;
Frequency response; Laplace transform and applications.
Textbook: Alan V. Oppenheim , Alan S. Willsky, and S. Hamid Nawab, "Signals & Systems", Prentice Hall, 1996.
Co-requisite: EE 212.
EE 310- Microelectronic Devices and Circuits
3(3,1,0)
Introduction to semiconductor material properties; semiconductor diodes: structure, operation, and circuit applications;
special diodes: Zener, LED, Solar cell and photodiode; Metal Oxide Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs): structure,
operation, and circuit applications; Bipolar Junction Transistor: structure operation, and circuit applications.
Thyristors: Structure and I-V characteristics.
Text book: "Microelectronic Circuit Design", 3rd ed., Jaeger and Balock, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
Pre-requisite: EE 201.
EE 312– Basic Electronics Laboratory
1(0,0,2)
Introduction to the lab tools, I-V characteristics of diode, clipping circuits using diodes, rectification using diodes,
Zener diode and regulators, BJT DC biasing, CE BJT amplifier. MOSFET DC biasing, CS MOSFET amplifier, simple
AM receiver circuit.
Textbook: Sedra and Smith, "Microelectronic Circuits", 5th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2004.
Co-requisite: EE 310.
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EE 320 - Communications Principles
3(3,1,0)
Overview and Basic elements of Communication Systems; Transmission through Systems and Channels; Modulation;
AM; Frequency Conversion; FM and PM; Superhetrodyne Receiver; FDM; Stereo Broadcasting; Sampling; Pulse
Modulation (PAM, PWM, PPM); TDM; Pulse Code Modulation (PCM); DPCM and DM; Regenerative Repeaters;
Advantages of Digital Communication; Line Coding (Binary Signaling); Introduction to Digital Modulation (ASK,
FSK, PSK).
Textbook: Simon Haykin and Michael Moher, "An Introduction to Digital and Analog Communications", John Wiley,
2006.
Pre-requisite: EE 301.
EE 330 - Electromechanical Energy Conversion (1)
3(3,1,0)
Transformers (construction, operation of single-phase transformers, equivalent circuit, voltage regulation and
efficiency, auto-transformer, three-phase transformers), AC machinery fundamentals, three-phase induction machines
(construction, operation, equivalent circuit, performance, calculations, starting of induction motors, speed control),
small AC motors (single-phase induction motors, reluctance and hysteresis motors, universal motors, servo motors,
stepper motors.
Textbook: Chapman, "Fundamentals of Electric Machinery", McGraw Hill, 1998.
Pre-requisite: EE 212 and EE 213.
EE 340 – Fundamental of Power System
3(3,1,0)
Power system components and representation. Transmission line and cable parameters. Per Unit calculations. Analysis
of transmission and distribution lines. Electric insulators. Grounding systems. High voltage surges. Protection system.
Textbook: A.A. Al-Arainy, N.H. Malik and S.M. Al-Ghuwainem, "Fundamentals of Electrical Power Engineering",
King Saud University Press, 2007.
Pre-requisite: EE 212.
EE 351 - Automatic Control
3(3,1,0)
Review of mathematical background (complex variables, Laplace, Diff. Equations); System representation (block
diagram, transfer functions, signal flow graph) Modeling of electric and mechanical systems; State variable analysis;
Stability; Time domain analysis; Root locus; Frequency domain analysis; Introduction to PID control.
Textbook: K. Ogata, “Modern Control Engineering,” Prentice Hall, (Fourth edition and more), 2002.
Pre-requisite: EE 301.
EE 353 - Introduction to Microprocessors
3(3,1,0)
Microprocessors architecture; Addressing modes and techniques; Instruction set; Assembly language programming;
Interrupt systems; Input/output devices and timing; Memory devices; Future trends in microprocessors.
Textbook: Triebel and Singh, "The 8088 and 8085 Microprocessors", Prentice Hall, 2000. Pre-requisite: EE 208.
EE 356 - Control and Instrumentation Laboratory
1(0,0,2)
Experiments to support control theory using physical processes (e.g. water level, temperature control, light intensity
control, etc); Control system simulation using Matlab; Modeling of physical (experimental) equipment; Static
performance; Transient analysis; Measuring devices; Two-position control; Proportional control; PID control;
Introduction to Electrical instrumentation and Measurements.
Textbook: "Modern Control Systems", Dorf and R. Bishop, Addison-Wesley, 1998.
Co-requisite: EE 351.
EE 357 - Microprocessor and Microcontroller Laboratory
1(0,0,2)
Introduction to microprocessors and their architecture; Microprocessor C/Assembly programming and machine code
generation; RAM and EPROM; RS-232C; SCI and serial port interface; Parallel I/O interface and DMA;
Programmable I/O interfaces and UART; DAC and ADC converters; Real time implementation; Project. Introduction.
Textbook: Triebel and Singh, "The 8088 and 8085 Microprocessors", Prentice Hall, 2000. Pre-requisite: EE 353.
Electrical Engineering Elective Courses
A. Electronics Elective Courses
EE 401 – Introduction to Electronic Circuits
3(3,1,0)
Op-amp applications: inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, integrator, difference amplifier. Differential amplifier.
Current Mirror. Negative and positive feedback. NMOS and CMOS inverters, CMOS and pseudo NMOS logic gates,
pass-transistor logic, dynamic logic. BJT digital circuits: TTL, and ECL logic.
Textbook: Sedra and Smith, "Microelectronic Circuits", 5th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2004.
Pre-requisite: EE 310.
EE 402 - Electronic Circuits Laboratory
1(0,0,2)
PSPICE simulation of electronic circuits. Linear applications of op-amp. Wein-bridge oscillator. Active filters: LPF,
and HPF. Schmitt trigger and astable multivibrator. Differential amplifier using BJT. CMOS and TTL inverters.
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Text book: "Microelectronic Circuits", 5th Edition, Sedra and Smith, Oxford University Press, 2004.
Co-requisite: EE 401.
EE 403 –Semiconductor Devices
3(3,1,0)
Fundamentals of semiconductor Physics: Energy bands, Fermi-Dirac and Boltzmann statistics: carrier concentrations
at thermal equilibrium, mass action law. Carrier transport mechanisms: Drift and diffusion. Basic Equations for
semiconductor Device Operation: excess carriers, current continuity equations, Poison`s equation. PN and Special
junction devices: Schottky barrier, microwave devices, Hetero-junction. MOS capacitor and MOSFET, Bipolar
transistor.
Textbook: "Electronic Communication Techniques", Paul H. Young, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2003.
Pre-requisite: EE 310.
EE 404 – Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Systems
3(3,1,0)
Solar Insolation (radiation); Generation, recombination, and basic equations of semiconductor-device physics; P-N
junction Diode solar cells: Operation and construction; Solar cell parameters; Design of Silicon solar Cells;
Photovoltaic Modules, Arrays, and Systems; Balance of the System (BOS); Design of Stand-alone PV Systems; Other
Devices Structure; Other Semiconductor Materials.
Text book: "Microelectronic Circuit Design", 3rd ed., Jaeger and Balock, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
Pre-requisite: EE 310.
EE 405 - VLSI Circuit Design
3(3,1,0)
Basic fabrication sequence of NMOS and CMOS ICs. Design rules and layout. Combinational and sequential circuits.
Memories and registers. Introduction to full custom and semi-custom ICs, standard cells, gate arrays, FPGAs and
PLDs etc. CAD tools for design of ICs. Introduction to high level design of ICs using VHDL. Introduction to low
power IC design.
Textbook: "Basic VLSI Design", Pucknell and Eshraghian, Pucknell, Prentice Hall, 1994. Pre-requisite: EE 310.
EE 406 - VLSI Design Laboratory
1(0,0,2)
Low level and high level design and implementation of digital circuits targeted to FPGAs: Design entry using
schematic editor, functional simulation, design entry using VHDL editor, VHDL Synthesis, Functional simulation,
Compilation of design, design verification and study of reports. CMOS inverter layout (Step by step process), Layout
design of digital circuits using layout tools, Lab. Project.
Textbook: Yalamanchili, "Introductory VHDL", Prentice Hall, 2001. Co-requisite: EE 405.
EE 407 – Electronic Communication Circuits
3(3,1,0)
Radio frequency tuned amplifiers. Power amplifiers. Tuned LC oscillators. Crystal oscillators. Automatic gain control.
Mixers. High-frequency models of BJT. S-parameters. Introduction to Microwave devices: HBT and MESFET.
Textbook: Paul H. Young, "Electronic Communication Techniques", 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2003.
Pre-requisite: EE 401.
EE 408 - VLSI Technology and Fabrication
3(3,1,0)
Introduction to semiconductor devices; crystal growth and wafer preparation; chemical and physical vapor deposition;
oxidation; diffusion; ion implantation; lithography; etching; metallization; process integration of CMOS and bipolar
technologies; diagnostic techniques and measurements; packaging; yield and reliability
Textbook: "Silicon VLSI Technology", James D. Plummer, Michael Deal, Peter D. Griffin, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall,
2008.
Pre-requisite: EE 310.
EE 409 - Electronic Instrumentation
3(3,1,0)
555 Timer and its applications. Analog switches. Analog multipliers. Operational trans-conductance amplifier (OTA).
Current conveyor. Switched capacitor circuits. Phase-locked-loop (PLL) with applications. Data conversion: digitalto-analog and analog-to-digital converters. Digital PLL.
Textbook: "Design with Operational Amplifiers and Analog Integrated Circuits", Franco, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill,
2001.
Pre-requisite: EE 401.
EE 410 - Optoelectronic Devices and Systems
3(3,1,0)
Photonic Semiconductor Materials. Optical sources: light-emitting diode, laser diode. Photo-detectors: PIN diode,
APD. Optical waveguide basics. Optical fiber principles. Optical amplifiers. Introduction to Optoelectronic Systems
with applications.
Textbook: "Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and Practices", Kasap, Prentice Hall, 2001.
Pre-requisite: EE 310.
EE 412 – Low Power VLSI Design
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Introduction to low-power design, low- voltage process technology, low- voltage device model, low- voltage lowpower CMOS circuit design, low- power CMOS RAM circuits, CMOS subsystem design, low- power VLSI design
methodology.
Textbook: Bellaouar and Elmasry, “Low- power Digital VLSI Design: Circuits and Systems”, Kluwer Academic,
1995.
Pre-requisite: EE 405
EE 415 – Principles of Nanoelectronics
3(3,1,0)
Introduction to fundamentals of nanoscience for electronics nanosystems. Principles of fundamental quantities:
electron charge, effective mass, Bohr magnetron, and spin, as well as theoretical approaches. From these nanoscale
components, discussion of basic behaviors of nanosystems such as analysis of dynamics, variability, and noise,
contrasted with those of scaled CMOS.
Textbook: Mircea Dragoman and Daniela Dragoman, “Nanoelectronics: Principles and Devices” Artech House
Publishers; 2 edition , 2008.
Pre-requisite: EE 403.
EE 419 – Introduction to Electronic Warfare
3(3,1,0)
Introduction to Electronic Warfare (EW) principles, Electronic support measures (ESM) receivers, Electronic
countermeasures (ECM), Electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM), Command Control and Communications (C3)
Systems, ECM Jamming, Electronic Warfare technology.
Textbook: David Adamy, “Introduction to electronic Warfare: EW 102: A Second Course in Electronic Warfare”
Artech House Publishers, 2004.
Pre-requisite: EE 401.
B. Communication Systems Elective Courses
EE 420 - Digital Signal Processing
3(3,1,0)
Characterization and classification of discrete-time (DT) signals and systems; Typical DT signal processing
operations; Linear time-invariant (LTI) - DT systems; Linear constant-coefficient difference equations; Frequencydomain representation of discrete-time signals and systems; The discrete Fourier transform (DFT); The fast Fourier
transform (FFT); The z-transform; Linear phase transfer functions; Digital Filter Structures; Finite-impulse response
(FIR) digital filter design; Infinite-impulse response (IIR) digital filter design; Digital processing of continuous-time
signals; Fundamentals of multirate digital signal processing; Applications.
Textbook: Sanjit K. Mitra , "Digital Signal Processing-A computer Based Approach", McGraw Hill, 2005.
Pre-requisite: EE 301.
EE 421 - Communications Laboratory
2(0,0,4)
AM and FM modulation and detection; PCM and delta modulation; Bit error rate measurements; TDM; ASK; FSK;
Optical fiber parameter measurements; RF impedance measurements and matching; Basic propagation and antenna
measurements.
Textbook: Lab-Notes.
Pre-requisite: EE 214 and EE 320.
EE 422 - Digital Communications
3(3,1,0)
Basic elements of communications systems; Review of probability theory; Base-band pulse transmission (matched
filters, inter-symbol interference); Eye pattern, Nyquist criteria; Equalization; Digital Pass-band transmission:
Coherent PSK, FSK, QPSK, MSK, M-ary frequency & phase modulations, MQAM; Non-coherent orthogonal
modulation; Power spectra and bandwidth efficiency of binary and quaternary modulation schemes; Channel capacity;
Source coding; Error control coding (channel coding).
Textbook: Simon Haykin, " Communication systems", John Wiley, 2009. Pre-requisite: EE 320.
EE 423 - Wave Propagation and Antennas
3(3,1,0)
Wave-guides and cavities; Radiation and antennas; Antenna parameters; dipoles and loop antennas; traveling wave
antennas; Aperture and patch antennas; Linear and planar antenna arrays; Basic propagation modes; Free-space
propagation; Ground wave propagation; Sky wave propagation; Space (terrestrial) wave propagation; Introduction to
Propagation models in mobile radio systems.
Textbook: [1] Constantine A. Balanis, "Antenna Theory, Analysis and Design", Wiley-Interscience, 2005.
[2]: Christopher Haslett, “Essentials of Radio Wave Propagation”, Cambridge University Press, New
York, 2008.
Pre-requisite: EE 214.
EE 425 - Satellite Communications
3(3,1,0)
Introduction to satellite communication; Basic orbit maneuver; Satellite orbit geometry and types (LEO, MEO and
GEOs); Orbit characteristics; Telemetry, Tracking and Command; Propagation characteristics; Frequency bands;
Channel modeling, Satellite antennas and patterns; Earth stations; Modulation and multiple Access techniques;
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Satellite uplink and downlink: analysis and design; Frequency plan; Carrier and transponder capacity, Single carrier
and multi-carrier transponder; VSAT; Modern satellite systems and applications.
Textbook: Pratt, Bostian, and Allnutt, " Satellite Communication Systems", John Wiley & Sons, 2003.
Prerequisite: EE 423.
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EE 426 - Microwave Engineering
3(3 ,1,0)
Basics of Microwave Engineering, RF Behavior of Passive Components, Chip Components and Circuit Board
Considerations, Stripline and Microstrip circuits, Microwave network analysis, Impedance matching, Power dividers
and directional couplers, Microwave filters, Active microwave components, amplifiers, oscillators and mixers.
Textbook: David Pozar, Wiley, " Microwave Engineering", 2004.
Pre-requisite: EE 214.
EE 427 - Information Theory
3(3 ,1,0)
Information theory measures: Entropy, relative entropy and mutual information; Entropy rate of a stochastic process:
Memoryless sources and sources with memory; Data compression: source coding theorem, variable length codes,
arithmetic codes; Characterization of transmission and storage channel: channel capacity, the channel coding theorem
and its converse, Gaussian channel, capacity of band-limited channels; Introduction to error control codes.
Textbook: Thomas M. Cover and Joy A. Thomas, " Elements of Information Theory", Wiley, 2006.
Prerequisite: STAT 324.
EE428 - Error Correcting Coding for Communication Systems
3(3,1,0)
Linear block codes, Galois fields; polynomials over GF(q); cyclic codes; BCH and Reed-Solomon codes; Block codes
performance in AWGN channels; convolutional codes and Viterbi decoding; bit error rate bounds for convolutional
codes; Trellis coded Modulation (TCM); Interleavers; concatenated codes; Error control for channel with feedback;
application of ECC in different communication systems and in storage media.
Textbook: Robert H. Morelos-Zaragoza, " The Art of Error Correcting Codes", John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
Pre-requisite: EE 422.
EE 463 - Wireless Communications
3(3,1,0)
Basic concepts of wireless communications; The cellular concept; Cell splitting & sectoring; Cell coverage; Mobile
radio propagation; Path loss models; Shadowing; Statistical fading models; Capacity of fading channels; Digital
modulation Performance in fading channels; Equalization, diversity and channel coding; Speech coding; Multiple
access techniques; Wireless networking; Modern wireless systems and standards.
Textbook: Theodore Rappaport, "Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice", Prentice Hall, 2002.
Prerequisites: EE 422 and EE 423.
EE464 - Optical Communications
3(3,1,0)
Optical propagation; Optical waveguides; Optical fibers: structure, attenuation, dispersion; Light sources; Light
detectors; Optical Amplifiers; Optical Modulators; Digital optical communication systems: analysis and design; WDM
and DWDM system and its components; Optical Switching; Optical networking: SONET, SDH, Wavelength routed
networks; Ultrahigh capacity networks; Nonlinear effects; Optical Measurements: OTDR; eye patterns, optical
spectrum analyzer.
Textbook: Gerd Keiser, " Optical Fiber Communications Approach", McGraw Hill, 2000. Pre-requisite: EE 423.
EE 468 - Selected Topics in Communications and Signal processing
Topics of current interest will be offered.
Pre-requisites: Instructor and Department Approval.
3(3,1,0)
EE 469 - Selected Topics in Engineering Electromagnetics
Topics of current interest will be offered.
Pre-requisites: Instructor and Department Approval.
3(3,1,0)
C. Electrical Power Engineering Elective Courses
EE 431 - Electromechanical Energy Conversion (2)
2(2,1,0)
Synchronous machines (construction, internal voltage, equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, performance of turboalternator, generator operating alone, parallel operation of AC generators, synchronous motor, steady-state operation,
starting), DC machines (construction, classification, performance, motor characteristics, starting of DC motors, speed
control of DC motors).
Textbook: Chapman, "Fundamentals of Electric Machinery", McGraw Hill, 1998.
Pre-requisite: EE 330.
EE 432 - Power Electronics
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Classification of power electronics converters, Power semiconductor devices: terminal characteristics; Power
converters: ac-ac converters, rectifiers, inverters, dc-dc converters and resonant converters; Applications in power
systems.
Textbook: D. W. Hart, "Introduction to Power Electronics", Prentice-Hall, 2008.
Pre-requisite: EE 310.
EE 433 - Electromechanical Energy Conversion Laboratory
1(0,0,2)
Equivalent circuit of transformers; Three-phase connections and harmonic problems; Equivalent circuit of three-phase
and single-phase induction motors; Load testing of induction motors; Starting of single-phase induction motors;
Equivalent circuit of synchronous machine: Performance of synchronous motors; Performance of dc machines.
Textbook: Chapman, "Fundamentals of Electric Machinery", McGraw Hill, 1998.
Co-requisite: EE 431.
EE 435 - Electric Drives
3(3,1,0)
Principles of electric drive; Definitions; Electrical considerations: running, starting, braking; Mechanical
considerations: type of enclosure, noise, drive transmission, motor selection; Electric traction; DC & AC solid state
drives.
Textbook: Krishnan , “Electric Motor Drives”, Prentice Hall, 2001. Pre-requisite: EE 330 and EE 432.
EE 436 – Electrical Machine Dynamics and Stability
3(3,1,0)
Basic dynamic equations; DC machine dynamics: dynamic models, dynamic analysis; Synchronous machine transients
and dynamics: transformation to direct-and quadrature-axis variables, Dynamic model of AC transmission line in d-po domain; Dynamic stability; Induction machine dynamics and transients: starting transients, sudden load changes, 3phase faults.
Textbook: Sarma, “Electric Machines: Steady State Theory and Dynamics Performance”, West Publishing Co., 1998.
Pre-requisite: EE 330.
EE 441 –Power System Analysis
3(3,1,0)
Concepts of power system modeling:Bus admittance and Bus Impedance matrices. Load flow analysis: Gauss-Seidel,
Newton-Raphson and Fast-Decoupled methods. Symmetrical fault calculations: Thevenin equivalent and Bus
impedance matrix methods. Symmetrical components. Transient stability: swing equation, equal-area criterion, Euler
and modified Euler methods.
Textbook: J.D. Glover & M Sarma, "Power System Analysis and Design", 3 rd edition, PWS Publishing, 2002.
Pre-requisite: EE 340.
EE 443 - Power System Operation and Control
3(3,1,0)
Concepts of power system operation; Network topology and incidence matrices formation of bus impedance matrix;
Unit commitment; Optimal power flow; Automatic generation control; Energy management systems and control
center operation; State estimation; Dynamic security assessment.
Textbook: Wood and Wollenberg, " Power Generation, Operation and Control" , John Wiley, 1984.
Pre-requisite: EE 441.
EE 444 – Power System Planning
3(3,1,0)
Basic load forecast methodologies; Electric loads characteristics; consumer categories; Power system generation;
Transmission and distribution reliability evaluation; System cost assessment; Load management and energy
conservation strategies.
Textbook: R.N. Allan, R. Billinton , "Reliability Evaluation of Power Systems", John Wiley, 1984
Pre-requisite: EE 340.
EE 445 - Electrical Power Laboratory
2(0,0,4)
Breakdown and dielectric strength of different insulating materials. Flashover tests on insulators. Over-voltage
protection and insulation coordination. Corona and its effects. Grounding resistance measurements. Power System
Simulator familiarization. Characteristics of isolated and interconnected systems. Transmission line characteristics.
Load Flow Study. Faults and characteristics and coordination of overcurrent relays. Power Quality issues.
Textbook: J.D. Glover & M Sarma, "Power System Analysis and Design", 3 rd edition, PWS Publishing, 2002.
Co-requisite: EE 441.
EE 446 - High Voltage Engineering
3(3,1,0)
Generation and measurements of high DC, AC and impulse voltages; Conduction and breakdown processes in
gaseous, liquid, and solid insulating media; High voltage test techniques; Grounding and safety consideration.
Textbook: Naidu and Kamaraju, “ High Voltage Engineering”, 2 nd Edition, Tata McGraw
Hill 2005.
Pre-requisite: EE 340.
EE447 - Electricity Market and Energy Transactions
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Basic concepts of market economics; electricity market driving forces; competitive electricity market structure: single2 9
and multiple sellers and buyers, pool market, bilateral market, spot market; DCOPF, ACOPF, SCOPF; electricity rate
structure and pricing: marginal price, market clearing price, pool price, spot price; forward, future, options, swap and
hedging contracts; security: costs, Value of loss load, LOLP, ancillary services; transmission and electricity markets;
system charges: infrastructure, use of system, connections, and wheeling models and fees; regulatory models;
Investing: in generation, in transmission.
Pre-requisite: EE 441.
EE 448 - Power Distribution Systems
3(3,1,0)
Components of Distribution system: substations, switchgear, feeders, sub-transmission lines and primary and
secondary systems; planning and load forecasting of Distribution system; “DAS” Distribution Automation Systems;
Voltage drop and power loss considerations; Application of capacitors in distribution systems; Distribution service
restoration and network reconfiguration; Power quality issues: causes, assessment and mitigation techniques
Textbook: Turan Gonen, “ electric Power Distribution System Engineering”, Mc Graw-Hill Publishing Co., 1986.
Pre-requisite: EE 340.
EE 449 - Power System Protection
3(3,1,0)
Protection Principles and Components; Fault Calculations; Protective Transformers; Over-current Protection; Distance
Systems; Power Frequency and Carrier Systems; Protection of Generators, Motors, Busbars, Reactors, and Capacitors;
Transformers; Application of Protection to Distribution Systems; Station Layout and Configuration; Disturbance
Monitoring; System Restoration; Microprocessor-Based Relaying.
Textbook: Blackburn, "Protective Relaying: Principles and Applications", Marcel Dekker, 1997.
Pre-requisite: EE 441.
EE 470 – Renewable Energy Engineering
3(3,1,0)
Understanding human energy needs. Alternative generating systems. Current sources of coal, oil, and nuclear power.
Renewable energy sources including solar, solar, wind, biomass, bio-fuel, fuel cells, hybrid systems, ocean, and
geothermal. Renewable energy in a sustainable future. The nature and availability of solar radiation. Low- temperature
solar energy applications. Solar thermal engines and electricity generation. Introducing photovoltaics. PV basis
principles. Electrical characteristics of PV cells and modules. PV systems for remote power. Grid-connected PV
systems. Cost of energy form PV. Biomass as a fuel. Bioenergy sources. Combustion of solid biomass. Production of
gaseous fuels from biomass. Production of liquid fuels from biomass. Hydro: The resource. Stored energy and
available power. Type of the hydroelectric plant. Small scale hydroelectricity. Wind turbines. Aerodynamics of wind
turbines. Power and energy from wind turbines. Offshore energy. Environmental consequences and considerations of
energy conversion and renewable sources. Socioeconomic implications of sustainable energy.
Textbook: [1] Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future, Second Ed. Oxford: Oxford Univ.
Press, 2004, ISBN 0199261784.
[2] Aldo Da Rosa, Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, First Ed., Elsevier Academic Press, 2005, ISBN
0120885107.
Pre-requisite: EE 310 and EE 340.
EE 475 - Power System Grounding
3(3,1,0)
Basics of reasons, types and uses of grounding and bonding; step and touch voltages, Methods of grounding of power
system neutrals; Equipment grounding; Lightning protection grounding; Static electricity protection grounding:
Ground electrodes systems; Measurements of grounding system parameters; Electric safety hazards and preventive
measures; Surge protection and noise mitigation techniques
Textbooks: G. Vijayaraghavan, Mark Brown and Malcolm Barnes, “Practical grounding, bonding, shielding and surge
protection”, Elsevier Press, 2004.
Pre-requisites: EE340.
EE 479 - Selected Topics in Electrical Power Engineering
Topics of current interest will be offered.
Pre-requisites: Instructor and Department Approval
3(3,1,0)
D. Automation and Intelligent Systems Elective Courses
EE450: Computer Architecture Organization
3(3,1,0)
Introduction to computer components and structure; Data representation; Processor structure and organization;
Instruction sets and microprogramming; Memory structure and organization; Input-output structure and organization;
Parallel computer structure and organization; Recent development on the subject; Applications: projects and
discussions.
Textbook: Andrew S. Tanenbaum, " Structure Computer Organization", 5 th Edition, Prentice-Hall, Pearson, 2005.
Pre-requisite: EE 357.
EE 453 - Microprocessor and Embedded System Design
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The course provides an introduction to the design of embedded microprocessor systems with emphasis on real-time
nature of embedded systems such as cost and design tradeoffs. Topics include memory devices, interrupts and DMA,
timers and counters, serial communication and parallel I/O interface, Keyboards, LCD, VGA interfaces, transducers
and sensors interface, A/D and D/A converters, instruction execution cycle and timing, buses timing, and protocols,
practical projects that involve students in the design of an embedded microprocessor systems from initial concepts to
the debugging of a final product.
Textbook: Stuart Ball, "Embedded Microprocessor Systems, Real World Design", 3rd edition, Elsevier Science, 2002.
Pre-requisite: EE 357.
EE454: Advanced Control Systems
3(3,1,0)
Introducing real time considerations in the control design. Nonlinear systems are studied with different approaches.
Multivariable systems and decoupling techniques are emphasized. Optimal control design is introduced. Adaptive and
robust control design is covered in details. Students acquire the basic skills of how to approach and deal with different
requirements to analyze and to design real time applications.
Textbook: Roland S. Burns, “Advanced Control Engineering”, 2001 Pre-requisite: EE 351.
EE456: Automatic Control Application
3(3,1,0)
Introducing and practicing the engineering standards in control components selection and design. Fundamentals of
industrial transducers and actuators are given. Problem definition and techniques for stimulation of ideas are given.
Students learn the analysis and design of different control problems with special emphasis on concepts and design
creativity. They acquire the basic skills of how to approach and deal with different requirements to analyze and to
design real time applications.
Textbooks:
1- Clarence W. de Silva, “Sensors and Actuators: Control System Instrumentation,”
CRC Press, 2007.
2- Richard C. Dorf and Robert H. Bishop “Modern Control Systems”, 11th edition Prentice Hall
Inc., 2008
Pre-requisite: EE 351.
EE 457 – Applied Control Laboratory
1(0,0,2)
This laboratory is equipped with basic instruments and real time experiments that are necessary to familiarize the
students with the advanced concepts and updated technology in the control field. The undergraduate experiments are
designed to reinforce and expand many concepts covered in the advanced control course EE 454 and digital control
course EE483. Experiments are organized in several groups of real time applications, such as:
- Data Acquisition and system modeling
- Computer control system using MATLAB
- Digital Control using PLC.
Textbooks: LAB Notes are prepared including a complete set of experiments.
Co-requisite: EE 456.
EE 458 - Advanced Logic Design
3(3,1,0)
Combinational and sequential logic design techniques, Algorithms and tools review. Structured design concept,
Design strategies, Design decomposition, Design tools. Introduction to Hardware languages, Basic Features.
Simulation and Synthesis, Basic VHDL modeling techniques, Algorithmic level design, Register Transfer Level
Design, Sequential (Synchronous and Asynchronous) Circuits Design, Programmable Logic and Storage Devices and
Design Case Study.
Textbooks:
1- James R. Armstrong and F. Gail Gray, "VHDL Design Representation and Synthesis", Prentice
Hall, 2008.
2- Michael D. Ciletti, "Advanced Digital Design", Prentice Hall, 2008.
Pre-requisite: EE 210.
EE 459 - Advanced Logic Design Laboratory
1(0,0,2)
Arithmetic Logic Unit ( ALU ); Magnitude Comparators; ROM-Based Design; Synchronous and Asynchronous
counters and their applications; Digital clock Design; State Machine Design; PLD and FPGA based designs; Project.
Textbook: Michael D. Ciletti, "Advanced Digital Design", Prentice Hall, 2008.
Co-requisite: EE 458.
EE 480 – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
3(3,1,0)
Introduction to artificial intelligence, Intelligent agents, Solving problems by searching, Game playing, logical agents
and first order logic, Learning from observations, Learning in neural and belief networks, Practical language
processing, Fuzzy logic and reasoning, Perception and pattern recognition, Artificial neural networks. Applications in
image processing, Robotics, and projects.
Textbooks: Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig, “Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach”, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall,
2002.
Pre-requisite: EE 351.
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EE 481 - Real Time System Design
3(3,1,0)
Basic issues in Real Time System Design, Conceptual models that can be used in capturing behavior and its
implementation. Real Time operating System RTOS. Scheduling and Practical Implementation of Embedded Systems
having a real time constraints. Translation of system specifications into a computation models and mapping these
formal models into RTL level. Case Study on the Quartus II – Stratix II Environment integrating the NIOS Processor
with FPGA.
Textbooks: 1- D. Gajski, F. Vahid, S. Narayan, J. Gong, "Specification and Design of
Embedded Systems, Prentice Hall, 2008.
2- Volnei A. Pedroni, "Circuit design with VHDL", MIT Press, London England, 2008.
Pre-requisite: EE 357.
EE482: Communication Networks
3(3,1,0)
Introduction to communication networks; Computer networks protocols: ISO-OSI, TCP-IP, ATM, LANs; Sharing of
resources techniques: circuit switching and store and forward techniques; Network traffic sources; Network traffic
flow: link level and network level; Recent development on the subject; Applications: projects and discussions.
Textbooks: Alberto Leon-Garcia and Indra Widjaja, “Communication Networks”, 2nd Edition McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Pre-requisite: EE 320.
EE 483– Digital Control Systems
3(3,1,0)
Introduction to digital systems; Sampling process; Z-transform techniques; Difference equations and state space
representation; Simulation of discrete systems; Solution via Z-transform; Stability, controllability and observability of
discrete systems; Discretization methods; Introduction to computer controlled systems.
Textbook: [1] Charles, Phillips and Nagle “Digital Control System Analysis and Design”, Prentice-Hall, 2000.
[2] K. Ogata, “Discrete-Time Control Systems,” Second Edition, Prentice Hall, 1995
Pre-requisite: EE 351.
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APPENDIX – B: MS Course Description
COMMON COURSES
GE 501 - Computer Simulation of Engineering Systems
3 (3 ,0)
Introduction to system modelling; Principles of computer simulation: system structure, function, timing rules,
performance measures, and validation; Random number generators and Monte Carlo simulation; Simulation
approaches using: languages and general purpose packages; Continuous system simulation; Discrete system
simulation; Simulation examples of engineering systems.
EE 502 - Modelling of Stochastic Engineering Systems
3 (3 ,0)
Concepts of probability and random variables, reliability, lifetime, failure rate; Functions of random variables;
Stochastic processes; Ergodicity and stationarity of random processes; Correlations functions; Analysis and processing
of random signals; Time series models and parameter estimation; Various applications in engineering systems.
Math 505 Numerical Linear Algebra
3 (3 ,0)
Linear equations and matrix analysis; Approximation of functions, error analysis; Special matrices, error analysis for
linear systems, iterative methods, computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
ELECTRONICS COURSES
EE 503 Advanced Digital Circuit Design
3 (3 ,0)
Review of dynamic logic circuits; Latches and Flip-flops; Timing of digital circuits; Memories: types, cell circuits;
BiCMOS digital circuits; GaAs digital circuits; Low power digital circuits design; Review of sequential logic design;
Synchronous sequential circuits; Asynchronous sequential circuits; Designing arithmetic circuits; Designing memory
and array structures.
EE 504 Electronic Devices
3 (3 ,0)
Fundamentals of quantum mechanics; Energy bands and carrier concentration; Carrier transport and recombination; PN junctions; Schottky barrier junctions; Heterojunctions and ohmic contacts; Bipolar junction transistors; Field effect
transistors; Semiconductors and diodes in optoelectronics.
EE 506 Advanced Analysis of Electronic Circuits
3 (3 ,0)
Nonlinear IC transistor model; Measurement and extraction of nonlinear model parameters; Terminal parameter
characterization of logic circuits; Analysis of integrated ECL, TTL and MOS circuits; Analysis of integrated op-amp
circuits: Bipolar and PET differential amplifiers, current sources, current mirrors, active loads, super-beta gain stages,
cascaded differential amplifiers and the end amplifier.
EE 507 VLSI Design
3 (3 ,0)
Basic concepts of Low level and High level designs; Application specified Integrated Circuits ASIC; Design methods;
CAD Tools; Case Study.
EE 508 Optoelectronics
3 (3 ,0)
Review of semiconductors theory; Hetero-junction structures; Light sources: review of principles, modulation
bandwidth and spectral properties; Light detectors: review of principles, noise and sensitivity; Optical waveguides;
Optical fibers: review of principles, attenuation, dispersion; Optical amplifiers; WDM and DWDM system and its
components; Optical networking components; Trends and future directions in optoelectronics.
EE 509 Embedded Systems
3 (3 ,0)
Introduction; Types of embedded processors; Microcontrollers: basic architecture, design and operation, programming
and development, interfacing, applications; Custom single purpose processors design; Embedded systems peripherals
design: keypad controller, UART, Timers, LCD controller; Embedded systems interfacing; Case study.
EE 510 Data Communication Integrated Circuits
3 (3 ,0)
Review of the general concepts of digital and data communication systems; UART, USART, RS232 and MODEM
interface circuits; Modem circuits; Transceivers; Line driver; CODEC; Echo canceller (analog and digital approach);
Serializer/deserializer; Clock generation circuit; Clock recovery circuits; Line code circuits; Introduction to network
processor and controller.
EE 512 Applications of Integrated Circuits
3 (3 ,0)
Review of applications of op-amp.; Advanced applications of Op-Amp; Current feedback amplifiers and current
conveyers: theory and applications; Analog signal processing using current mode circuits, voltage multipliers/mixers
and dividers; Modulators, analog switches and multiplexers/ demultiplexers; Timers and programmable timers; PWM,
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V/F and F/V circuits; PLL circuits; Power management circuits; Power amplifier circuits; Mixed Signal ICs :
Programmable amplifies , filters and oscillators; Programmable power supply circuits; voltage reference; AD/DA
circuits.
EE 515 Microwave Electronics
3 (3 ,0)
Survey of microwave semiconductor devices, their limitations and equivalent circuits; Microwave circuit techniques:
design and construction of cavities; Analysis and design considerations of parametric amplifiers, harmonic generators,
impulse generators, reflection-type tunnel diodes amplifiers; Microwave switches and limiters; Microwave transistors
and circuits.
EE 516 Selected Topics in Electronics
Topics of current interest will be offered.
3 (3 ,0)
EE 517 VLSI Fabrication Technology
3 (3 ,0)
VLSI processing: crystal growth, oxidation, epitaxy, lithography, etching, doping and diffusion, ion implantation,
dielectric and polysilicon film deposition, metallization; VLSI manufacturing: wafer cleaning and contamination
control, process characterization and control, process modelling and simulation, emerging processes; Bipolar IC
technology; MOS IC technology.
EE 519 System on Chip
3 (3 ,0)
Introduction to system on chip evolution: historical background and design tools progress; Introduction to SoC
components: Specification, modeling and analysis; System validation tools: HDL , building computational prototype,
other system simulation packages analog or digital; Implementation methodology: design using programmable logic
devices for all digital system: design example; Implementation methodology: design using Core Cell structure and
Intellectual Property (IP), definition of core cell, digital Core cells like: processors, DSP, LSI, MSI etc.; Controller
Core cells, and computer interface circuits, e.g. ISA, PCI , UART etc.
COMMUNICATION COURSES
EE 521 Electromagnetic Fields
3 (3 ,0)
Quasi-static fields; Time harmonic fields; Wave propagation in unbounded media; Reflection and transmission of
plane wave; Radiation and antenna concepts; Some theorems and concepts: the source concept, duality, uniqueness,
image theory, the equivalence principle, fields in half space, reciprocity, Green’s functions; Plane wave functions;
Analytical and numerical techniques for solving fields problems.
EE 524 Communication Networks
3 (3 ,0)
Protocol layering, circuit switching, packet switching, multiple access and LAN protocols, routing algorithms, flow,
error and congestion control; Common network protocols for ATM networks and the Internet; Principle of queuing
theory, analysis and design of communication networks; Case studies; Current trends in network techniques and
services.
EE 526 Optical Communications
3 (3 ,0)
Optical fibers: review of principles, attenuation, dispersion; Optical amplifiers; Light sources: review of principles,
modulation bandwidth and spectral properties; Light detectors: review of principles, noise and sensitivity; Digital
optical communication systems; WDM and DWDM system and its components; Optical networking; Trends and
future directions in optical communications.
EE 528 Digital Communications
3 (3 ,0)
Review of random processes; Binary detection theory; Representation of band-pass signals and systems; Signal space
representation; Optimum receivers for the Additive White Gaussian Noise channel AWGN; Performance of the
optimum receiver for memory-less modulation; M-ary modulation; Representation and spectral characteristics of
digitally modulated signals; Signal design for band-limited channels; Digital communications over fading multi-path
channels; Introduction to spread spectrum signals.
EE 571 Digital Image Processing
3 (3 ,0)
Overview of one-dimensional (1-D) signal processing fundamentals; 2-D signals and systems; 2-D block transforms,
filter banks, and wavelets; Design and implementation of linear 2-D digital filters; Image formation; Image sampling
and quantization; Image enhancement and restoration; Image coding; Basic image analysis techniques: feature
extraction, segmentation, edge detection and pattern recognition.
EE 572 Satellite Communications
3 (3 ,0)
Types of satellites; Orbits and inclination; Satellite construction; Earth stations design; Modulation, coding, Multipleaccess and demand assignment; Satellite constellations for mobile communications; ALOHA channels; Packet radio
terminals; Privacy and security; Trade-offs in systems design.
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EE 573 Information Theory
3 (3 ,0)
Information theory measures: Entropy, relative entropy and mutual information; Entropy rate of a stochastic process:
Memoryless sources and sources with memory (Markovian); Data compression: source coding theorem, variable
length codes, arithmetic codes, Ziv-Lempel universal coding; Characterization of transmission and storage channel:
channel capacity, the channel coding theorem and its converse, Gaussian channel, capacity of band-limited channels;
Introduction to error control codes; Introduction to distortion theory.
EE 574 Error Correcting Coding for Communication Systems
3 (3 ,0)
Shannon’s Capacity Theorem; Introduction to ECC; Linear block coding; Bounds on Hamming distance; The standard
array; Syndrome decoding; Hamming codes; Maximum likelihood decoding; Bounded distance coding; Performance
in AWGN channels; Galois fields; Polynomials over GF(q); Cyclic codes; BCH and reed-solomon codes;
Convolutional codes and Viterbi decoding; Catastrophic behavior & minimality; TCM: set partitioning and Euclidean
distance; Bit error rate bounds for convolutional codes; BER bounds for trellis codes; Introduction to turbo codes;
Codes for fading channels; Uniform interleaver analysis; Application of ECC in different communication systems and
in storage media.
EE 575 Mobile Communications
3 (3 ,0)
Radio propagation: path loss in different wireless environments, shadowing, reflection, diffraction, scattering,
coverage, multi-path and small scale signal variations, channel measurements and simulation; Cellular radio systems:
brief overview of cellular radio principles and multiple access methods, interference characterization; Digital
modulation and interference: digital modulation methods, error performance in interference and fading, diversity,
adaptive equalization and coding Principles, types and performance of diversity combining, adaptive equalization
techniques for combating multi-path, block and convolution coding techniques and interleaving; System examples and
current topics: TDMA and CDMA systems; OFDM, Multi-user detection, space-time processing and coding, etc.
EE 576 Selected Topics in Communications and Signal processing
Topics of current interest will be offered.
EE 577 Selected Topics in Electromagnetic Waves and Microwave Engineering
Topics of current interest will be offered.
3 (3 ,0)
3(3 ,0)
ELECTRICAL POWER COURSES
EE 531 Advanced Theory of Electrical Machines
3 (3 ,0)
Transients of synchronous machines; Subsynchronous resonance phenomenon; Application of superconductivity to
electrical machines; Operation of induction and reluctance generators.
EE 533 Electrical Machine Dynamics
3 (3 ,0)
Electrical machines modeling techniques; State space representation; Small displacement equations; Simulation
techniques; Applications to different types of electrical machines.
EE 534 Power Semiconductor Converters
3 (3 ,0)
Semiconductor devices; Driving, snubber and protection circuits; Resonance converters; Switching dc power supplies;
Power conditioners; Applications to electrical energy utilization;
EE 536 Electrical Machines for Special Purposes
3 (3 ,0)
General features; Construction and performance of: reluctance machines, PM machines, stepper motors, servomotors,
linear machines and AC commutator machines.
EE 544 Reliability Evaluation and Power System Planning
3 (3 ,0)
Basic probability theories; Application of some well-known probability distributions in power system reliability
evaluation; Reliability indices for generation and transmission systems; Network modelling and reliability evaluation
of isolated and interconnected systems; Composite reliability evaluation of generation and transmission systems;
Power systems expansion planning methodologies.
EE 546 High Voltage Test Techniques
3 (3 ,0)
Types and applications of testing voltages; Generation and measurements of testing voltages and currents; High
voltage testing techniques including destructive and non-destructive testing; Measurements in power networks; High
voltage testing of various power equipment.
EE 547 Selected Topics in Power Systems
Topics of current interest will be offered.
3 (3 ,0)
EE 548 Power System Protection
3 (3 ,0)
Relay modelling and simulation techniques; Algorithms and techniques for protection of lines, transformers, and
generators; Effect of system transients on the response of different protection schemes; Modern relay testing
techniques; Hardware and software for computer-based relays; Synchronized phasor measurements; Digital filtering
and impedance estimation algorithms; Integrated protection and control systems and related communication issues.
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EE 549 Power System Dynamics
3 (3 ,0)
Dynamic modeling and simulation of synchronous generator, loads, transmission lines, excitation systems, turbines
and speed governors; Modeling of multi-machine systems. Transient stability; Dynamic stability; Power system
stabilizers.
EE 581 High Voltage Transmission Systems
3 (3 ,0)
AC and DC transmission systems; Three-phase line commutated bridge converters as applied to HVDC transmission;
HVDC within an AC transmission system for enhancing its performance; Flexible AC Transmission Systems
"FACTS": series capacitors, static compensators, unified power flow controllers, static phase shifter and other
emerging FACTS technologies.
EE 582 Power System Transients
3 (3 ,0)
Lumped parameter analysis; Switching transients in AC/DC systems, arc modeling, damping, current suppression;
Traveling wave phenomena, line discontinuities, ferroresonance, transient recovery voltage; Lightning phenomena,
dynamic overvoltages, transient switching surges, transformer transients.
EE 583 Distribution System Engineering
3 (3 ,0)
Distribution system planning and load forecasting; Distribution system automation; Design of sub-transmission lines;
Distribution substations, primary and secondary systems; Voltage drop and power loss considerations; Application of
capacitors in distribution systems; Distribution system protection and reliability; Distribution operations and feeders
reconfiguration; Automatic meter reading technologies; Power quality issues: causes, assessment and mitigation
techniques
EE 585 Power System Operation and Control
3 (3 ,0)
Advanced topics in power flow: tap changer and phase shifter representation; Optimal power flow: problem
formulation, inequality constraints, control inputs, solution techniques; Unit commitment: problem formulation,
solution techniques; Power system security; State estimation; Automatic generation control; Energy management
systems, control center operation and SCADA systems.
CONTROL SYSTEMS AND COMPUTERS COURSES
EE 550 Internet Technologies and E-Services
3 (3 ,0)
Multi-level architecture of the Internet; Extranets, and Intranets, including the basic requirements of clients, servers,
networking, and communications; E-services in value chains, value systems, business processes, and the digital
economy; E-services models in governments and commerce; Semantic webs, software agents, and future trends.
EE 551 Computer Controlled Systems
3 (3 ,0)
Introduction to discrete-time systems, sampling theorem, z-transform, discrete-time mathematical models, data
reconstruction; Analysis of discrete-time systems stability; Control design methods: state-space design, advanced
methods (repetitive control, deadbeat control, approximate tracking control).
EE 552 Advanced Microprocessors and their Applications
3 (3 ,0)
Principles of advanced 32-bit and 64-bit microprocessors; Advanced microprocessor structure and architecture;
Pipelined execution and instruction-level parallelism; Hardware features and new instructions; Support for virtual
memory, paging, privilege levels, multitasking and internal cache; Dynamic memory allocation; Dynamic data
structures. Floating point co-processors; RISC principles and advantages; Practical applications and programming
projects.
EE 553 Computer Organization and Architecture
3 (3 ,0)
Multi-level computer architecture and basic components; The digital logic level; The micro-architecture level; The
instruction set level; The operating system level; The assembly language level; Parallel computer architecture; Future
trends.
EE 554 Performance Evaluations of Computing Systems
3 (3 ,0)
Basic principles and investigation methods; Queuing systems: theory and practical evaluations of processing,
switching, and concentration systems; Analysis of reliability and practical evaluations of failures, and security
challenges of hardware and software systems.
EE 557 Linear Systems
3 (3 ,0)
Linear system representations; State and simulation diagrams; Companion forms, controllability and observability of
systems, minimal realization; State and output feedback, pole placement method; State estimation and observers;
Linear multivariable systems; Design project using MATLAB.
EE 559 Intelligent Control Systems
3 (3 ,0)
Introduction to AI. Expert systems; Fuzzy logic; Neural networks; Genetic algorithms; Applications to systems and
control; Design project using MATLAB.
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EE 560 Advanced Control Techniques
3 (3 ,0)
System modeling and identification; Adaptive control; Quadratic optimal control; Robust control; Design project using
MATLAB.
EE 561 Selected Topics in Computers
3 (3 ,0)
May include, but not restricted to the following topics: Applied Digital Logic Design; Computer Security Policies and
Techniques; Web Development Tools, Languages, and Techniques.
EE 562 Selected Topics in Control
3 (3 ,0)
May include, but not restricted to the following topics: Modeling and Identifications of Control Systems; Large Scale
Control Systems; LMI Control Systems; Advanced Applications of Control. Delay and Hybrid Systems,
M.Sc. Research Project
EE 598 Research Project (1)
A selected research topic will be conducted.
3 (3 ,0)
EE 599 Research Project (2)
A selected research topic will be conducted.
3 (3 ,0)
THESIS
EE 600 Thesis
A selected research topic will be conducted.
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APPENDIX – C: PhD Course Description
EE 610 ( Semiconductor Characterization Techniques )
Bulk, surface and interface parameters - electrical methods ( resistivity, lifetime, mobility dopant, profile, ..) - physical
methods ( optical microscopy, TEM, SEM, X-ray topography, ellipsometry, ...). Chemical methods ( NAA, mass
spectroscopy, emission spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence, ion-microprobe, electron microprobe, photo-luminescence,
infrared spectroscopy).
EE 611 ( Semiconductor Device Modeling)
Fundamental properties; Process modeling ( ion implantation, diffusion & oxidation); Physical parameters ( mobility,
generation and recombination rates, conductivity, ...); Analytical investigations; Basic semiconductor equations;
Discretization of basic equations; Solution of system of non-linear algebraic equations, solution of sparse system of
linear equations; A case study.
EE 612 ( Design and Technology of Solar Cells )
Standard silicon solar cell technology: raw material to single crystal silicon; Improved silicon cell technology: solar
grade silicon; silicon sheet; cell fabrication; Design of silicon solar cells: major considerations; doping of substrate;
back surface fields; top layer limitation; top contact design; optical design; Spectral response. Other device structures:
homojunctions; hetrojunctions; MS, MIS, ... . Other semiconductor materials
EE 613 ( Design and Applications of Photovoltaic Systems )
Components of a photovoltaic system: introduction; PV modules ( construction, I-V characteristic, performance);
Energy storage ( batteries for PV use, performance); power conditioning - Design of stand-alone PV systems:
introduction; system sizing - Applications of stand-alone PV systems. Residential and centralized PV power systems.
EE 614 ( Design and Applications of Photovoltaic Systems )
Review of semiconductor surface properties; Submicron MOS device physics and models; Reliability and failure
models for submicron devices. Submicron MOS device applications.
EE 615 ( Analysis and Design of VLSI Circuits )
CMOS operational amplifiers; Micropower techniques; Dynamic analog techniques; NMOS operational amplifiers;
Switched-capacitor filter synthesis; Performance limitations in switched-capacitor filters; Continuous - time filters;
Nonlinear analog MOS circuits
EE 616 ( VLSI Layout and Processing )
Introduction to VLSI design concepts; Layout design approaches ( full custom, semicustom and gate array); Symbolic
layout; CAD tools for layout generation; Simulation tools; Impact of processing on design rules; Processing
techniques ( film deposition, oxidation, diffusion, lithography, ...); yield and reliability; typical NMOS and CMOS
design projects.
EE 617 ( Layout Design of Bipolar Integrated Circuits )
Analysis and design of bipolar circuit components. Analysis and design of bipolar operational amplifier and more
complex analog circuits. Analysis and design of bipolar logic gates and more complicated logic functions. Layout of
bipolar ICs. Fabrication processes and technology
EE 618 ( VLSI for Fast Processing Systems)
Programming concurrent machines; Developing the hardware support for this style of programming; Construct
concurrent data structures, Data flow and communication through the array of processors; Analysis of large data
system ( case study).
EE 619 ( Advanced Topics in Electronics )
Designed to cover the latest achievements in electronics-based research topics).
EE 620 ( Signal detection and estimation )
Hypothesis testing, Sequential detection, Estimation theory, Maximum likelihood and Bayes methods, Estimation of
signal parameters and continuous waveforms, Wiener and Kalmn filtering, Application to the design of optimum
receivers adaptation system. Co-requisite EE 502
EE 621 ( Channel Coding Theory )
Mathematical preliminaries: groups, rings and fields, Linear block codes: syndrome and error detection and correction,
minimum distance, error-detection and error-correction capabilities, Galois field: construction and arithmetic, cyclic
codes and their circuit implementation, binary and non-binary BCH codes and their decoding. Burst error-correcting
codes convolutional codes, Decoding of convolutional codes: Vetechi algorithm, sequential and majority-logic
decoding, Performance of error control codes: weight distribution, bounds on minimum distance of block and
convolutional codes.
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EE 622 ( Advanced Digital Communications )
Synchronization: Receiver synchronization, network, synchronization. Equalization and diversity techniques. Hybrid
modulation and coding techniques. Multiplexing and multiple access: FDM/FDMA, TDM/TDMA, CDMA, Access
algorithms. Co-requisite EE 502
EE 623 ( Advanced Digital Signal Processing )
Review of discrete-time stochastic processes; Linear prediction theory; least-squares methods for systems modeling
and filter design; Adaptive filters; Spectral analysis; applications. Co-requisite EE 525
EE 624 ( Antenna Theory and Design )
Frequency independent antennas, Horn antennas and slot radiations, Microstrip antennas, Aperture antennas, Reflector
and lens antennas, Phased arrays. Co-requisite EE 521
EE 625 ( Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves )
Transmission and reception of radio waves in the presence of earth and its atmospheric, Ionospheric propagation,
Tropospheric propagation, Atmospheric effects on terrestrial and space propagation. Co-requisite EE 521
EE 626 ( Secure Communication Systems )
Modulation and coding, Direct sequence spread-spectrum systems, Frequency hopping, Interception, Adaptive antenna
systems, Cryptographic communications. Co-requisite EE 502
EE 627 ( Advanced Network Planning and Teletraffic Engineering )
Structure of telephone networks, Analysis of demands and services, Forecasting and technology considerations,
Teletraffic models, Analysis of network capacity, Development of computer tools, Applications and case-studies.
EE 628 ( Radar Systems )
The radar equation, CW and frequency-modulated radar, MTI and pulse-doppler radar, Tracking radar, Radar
detection, Radar clutter, System design. Co-requisite EE 502
EE 629 ( Advanced Topics in Communications )
EE 630 ( Advanced Theory of Electro-Mechanical Energy Conversion )
Basic coordinates, lumped elements, and energy-state functions. Equilibrium equations from energy-state functions: (
LAGRANGE'S equation). Formulation of equilibrium equations for electro-mechanical systems. Analysis of linear
systems. Response characteristics of electro-mechanical systems
EE 631 ( Computer Aided Analysis of Electrical Machines )
Machine Models: Phase and primitive equivalent circuit representations. Advanced hybrid field models and permanent
magnets. Models for Control Systems: d.c. and synchronous machines speed control, S.C.R. models and voltage
control. Nonlinearities in Electric Machine: magnetic saturation, friction, etc. Solution Method: Steady state and
transients states; methods based upon numerical integrations, non-linear equations, polynomial equations.
Applications: Alternators, induction motors & generators, stepper motors and reluctance machines, S.C.R. fed d.c.
drives
EE 632 ( Special types of Electrical Machinery )
Linear machines ( induction - synchronous ... etc.). Stepper motors ( PM, VR & Hybrid). Special modes of operation
of I.M. ( electro-magnetic brakes - Induction generator). Self synchronous systems ( Selsyns). Permanent Magnet
Machines.
EE 633 ( Computational Methods in Electromagnetics )
Analytical requirements and boundary conditions in electromagnetic field problems. Analytical and numerical
methods such as finite difference, finite element, geometrical theory of diffraction, moment method, Monte Carlo and
charge simulation method, etc. Applications of electromagnetic field problems in electrical machines.
EE 634 ( New Concepts in Electric Machine Design )
Modelling of the machine; field relations, departures from the ideal model, determination of lumped network
parameters and external constraints. Mechanical stress limitations: Maximum speed, stresses in rotor wedges and
teeth, stresses in shafts and length of air-gap. Magnetic loading: Magnetic structure, magnetizing current and optimal
choice of flux density. Thermal stress limitation: internal air ventilation, liquid cooling, heat pipes, transient heating
and allowable temperature rise. Electric loading: Thermal relations and performance relations. No-load losses: losses
in teeth and cores. Additional losses due to skin effect and harmonics. Surface losses and flux pulsation losses. Copper
losses: additional losses due to skin effect and harmonics. Calculation of resistances and inductances. Basic design and
scaling laws.
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EE 635 ( Voltage and Frequency Converter Systems )
Rectifier and Chopper circuits, analysis, simulation and control strategies application to DC motor drives. Frequency
Control: Inverters ( voltages, current and resonant types), Cycloconverters and frequency changes: Circuitry,
simulation, analysis, and control strategies. Applications to induction motors and, Static Control Power Supplies.
EE 636 ( Special Drives and Reactive Power Control )
Advanced Techniques for special motors control; Stepper motors, Permanent magnet motors ( PM) and switched
reluctance motors. Static controlled power supplies: UPS systems and switched mode power supplies. Reactive power
control: Switched capacitor banks, FC-TCR system and current sources and voltage source Var generators. Harmonic
control.
EE 637 ( Advanced Topics in Drives and Power Electronics )
The course is designed to cover some of the latest developed devices, systems and techniques.
EE 638 ( Linear Electric Machines )
Concepts of linear electrical machines. types: Linear and tubular induction motors; Linear stepper motors; Linear dc
machines. Applications: Metal handling; Traction; Conveyor systems. Analysis of linear machines: Direct solution;
Fourier method; Finite element method; Two and three dimensional solutions and boundary element analysis. Design
aspects.
EE 640 ( Large Scale Systems Analysis )
Modeling techniques. Equivalence: coherency, singular perturbation, decomposition, selective modal analysis.
Centralized and decentralized controllers for power system control centers.
EE 641 ( Stability of Large Power Systems )
Concept of direct methods and energy function. Steady state stability evaluation, sensitivity analysis. Interconnection
of power pools. Impact of interfacing between AC/DC on system performance
EE 642 ( Power System Operation and Security )
Unit commitment, Hydro-thermal coordination, Pools and superpools dispatching. Automatic generation control.
Security analysis. Reactive power control. Optimization methods in power system
EE 643 ( Optimal Power System Planning )
Forecasting methods for electric loads and energy. Environmental effects. Decision-making processes based on
economic and reliability considerations. Characteristics and modelling techniques of alternative power plants. Global
planning
EE 644 ( Reliability Evaluation of Power System )
Static and operating reserve. Interconnected power systems reliability evaluation. Production costing methodologies.
Power outages impact and cost estimation. Case studies: data acquisition and simulation
EE 645 ( Electromagnetic Transients in Power System )
Origin, types and effect of electromagnetic transients. Effect of frequency on transmission lines and cables parameters.
Digital models of power system components.
EE 646 ( Advanced Power System Protection )
The nature of relay input signals immediately after a fault occurrence. Transient response of current transformers and
potential transformers. Modelling of system and transducers induced noise signals. Optimal estimation of impedance
from noisy input signals. Extended linear and non-linear Kalman filtering techniques. Microprocessor-based distance
relaying systems. Traveling-wave relays; discriminants, auto-correlation of signals. Multi-microprocessor-based
traveling-wave relaying systems.
EE 647 ( High Voltage Insulation )
Characteristics, failure mechanisms and applications of solid liquid, Gaseous, vacuum and composite insulating
materials. Life estimation of insulation systems. Insulation coordination. Critical stress values for commonly used
insulation media.
EE 648 ( Corona and Field Effects of High Voltage Systems )
Calculation of electric fields for transmission lines. Corona modes and its energy contents. Weather effects on corona.
Undesirable effects of corona ( RI, TVI, AN, Corona loss). Electromagnetic and electrostatic inductions. Biological
effects of HV systems. HV system design consideration.
EE 649 ( Advanced Topics in Power System )
EE 650 ( Artificial Intelligence in Engineering )
Foundation of the theory of artificial intelligence. Game playing, pattern recognition, description of cognitive
processes. Heuristic decision procedures. General problem solvers. Learning systems and robotics.
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EE 651 ( Parallel Processing and Programming )
Computer architectural classification schemes. Pipelining and vector processing. Array processor. Multiprocessor
architecture. Sequential versus parallel . Parallel programming structure. Occam programming. Practical case-studies.
EE 652 ( Computer Network Protocols )
Computer network architecture and the layers ISD, OSI protocols. The physical layer protocols. The data link layer
protocols. The network-layer, transport-layer and session-layer protocols. The presentation-layer protocols. The
application-layer protocols. Standard recommendations and protocols
EE 653 ( Computer Vision and Image Processing )
Introduction to image processing. Digitization and processing of gray scale images. Segmentation, thinning and
contour following. Curve fitting and curve approximations. Digital shape analysis.
EE 654 ( Microprocessor Based Instrumentation & Control )
Advanced microprocessor interfacing techniques. Data conversion, Signal processing, Applications to instrumentation
and control, some case studies.
EE 655 ( Digital Control Systems )
Introduction to digital control systems, Z transform, signal sampling and reconstruction. Open-loop and closed loop
discrete time systems. State variable models. Time-response characteristics. Stability analysis techniques. Digital
controller design.
EE 656 ( Non-linear Control Systems )
General conceptions of non-linear design. Common physical nonlinearities, phase-plane analysis and trajectory
classification. Describing functions. Time domain analysis. Non-linear system stability. Synthesis of non-linear
control systems.
EE 657 ( Stochastic Control Systems )
Description of Stochastic processes. Time domain and frequency domain analysis of filtering, smoothing and
prediction problems. Kalman filtering and Riccati equation. Control of Markov process and discrete linear systems
using dynamic programming, Linearing control of stochastic processes.
EE 658 ( Adaptive and Learning Control Systems )
Introduction to system uncertainties. System identification techniques. Adaptive control problems. Techniques of
adaptive control and self-tuning control. Variable-structure systems. Supervised and Non-supervised learning control.
Introduction to robotics.
EE 659 ( Advanced Topics in Computer & Control )
Advanced topics in computer and control.
EE 661 ( Seminar ( 1))
EE 662 ( Seminar ( 2))
EE 663 ( Seminar ( 3))
EE 700 ( Ph.D. Research)
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APPENDIX – D: Laboratories
Electrical Circuits Lab
In this lab, the basic electrical laws and phenomena are demonstrated after being discussed in the electric
circuit courses EE 201 and EE 202. This lab is well equipped with the latest equipments. At present, about
9 groups (two to three students each) can be arranged easily. After completing the semester, the students
will be well familiarized with all types of circuit behaviors and characteristics both in AC and DC. This
type of understanding will make it easy to them to work with other labs and in practice.
Electrical Measurements Lab
This laboratory is a well equipped laboratory with instruments and equipment that are needed to familiarize
the students with the use of electrical and electronic measurements and laboratory techniques. The
undergraduate experiments are designed to reinforce and expand many concepts covered in the electrical
instruments and measurements course EE 306. Within the laboratory, there is a shielded room that is
suitable for RF measurements and calibration.
Electronics Lab
This is the laboratory for Electronic Devices and Circuits. Equipment sets are available for the students to
perform basic experiments in these areas; namely the lab courses EE 314 (co-requisite for EE 311) and EE
316 (co-requisite for EE 315). The lab also is where the senior projects in the Electronics area are built and
tested. Several PC’s are also available in the lab, for students and Faculty use, particularly in the circuit
analysis, device modeling, and VLSI areas.
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Microelectronics Lab
It is a newly established laboratory. It provides hand-on training to the undergraduate students in the design
of VLSIs under the course EE 418. The state-of-the-art software packages available in the lab. are capable
of designing Digital Circuits/systems with the complexity of more than 100,000 gates. The FPGA based
circuits are implemented on Xilinx chips. Post-graduate research and development activities are also going
on in the field of Hardware Realization of Algorithms/Circuits using EDA tools from Xilinx, Mentor
Graphics, Innoveda, Tanner EDA, Synopsis and Model Technology etc. The main facilities available are:
Software
-Edit Pro from Tanner EDA
Communications Lab
The Communications lab presents experiments for students carrying the principles of communication
theory, different types of modulation both analog and digital, together with the electro-magnetic
experiments using very good educational equipment. The lab is facilitated to fulfill student projects and
staff research. Besides this lab, there is an Anechoic Chamber room (Reflection Free Test Area) for antenna
experiments, and a Laser lab for advanced measurements and research.
High Voltage Lab
Besides conducting regular laboratory classes for undergraduate students, the High Voltage laboratory at
KSU is also extensively engaged in research and development works in the areas of breakdown
phenomenon in insulating medias, withstand voltage in different types of air gaps, surface flashover studies
on equipment and also electrical interference studies due to discharges from the equipment operating on
high voltages. This lab also provides test facilities for testing various HV equipment as per various
international standards to electric utilities and companies in the Kingdom as well as in the region. The main
Laboratory equipment consists of:
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A.C. power frequency test equipment 200 kV
Impulse voltage generator 1000 kV, 40 kJ
D.C. supply 100 kV
Partial discharge detection system
Schering Bridge for measuring of capacitance and tan delta
Power Simulator Lab
The Electrical Power Simulator Laboratory consists of:
Electrical Power System Simulator
PTI Software
PC network
ETAP Software
PTI Software
PSCAD Software
The laboratory is well equipped to meet the requirements of undergraduate as well as graduate studies and
research work. Practical demonstrations by lab experiments for power system generation, transmission and
distribution concepts. Students are familiarized with the use of digital computer in the different aspects of
power system analysis by using different software programs such as ETAP, PTI, and PSCAD.
Through the Electrical Power Simulator, lab experiments related to polyphase voltage regulation,
characteristics of interconnected and isolated power system, load flow analysis, characteristics of overhead
transmission lines and characteristics and coordination of power system relays etc can be performed.
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Nuclear Engineering Lab
The Nuclear engineering laboratories consist of:
-Ray Fluorescence Lab
The laboratories are well equipped to meet the requirements of undergraduate as well as graduate studies
and the research work. In the Measurement Lab all types of experiments related to Alpha, Beta, Gamma
and Neutron spectroscopy can be performed.
The Health Physics Lab contains a complete unit of Thermo Luminescence Dosimetry (TLD), X-Ray
Fluorescence Lab and all the other Necessary Radiation Survey meters and Dosimeters to execute the work
related to radiation protection experiments and research work.
The Neutron Activation Facility is used to activate the target samples to prepare radio isotopes and perform
Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA).
Electrical Machines Lab
This lab is purposely designed to teach the aspects of electrical machines. It consists of various
electrical machines ranging from DC generators to AC induction and synchronous machines. It is
also equipped with facilities to teach power electronics and electric drives.
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Microprocessor Lab
This lab gives students the practical exposure to Assembly language programming of
microprocessors, computer architecture of 8088/8086 microprocessor family, assembly program
development using debugger software, use of flow charts and other aids in software development,
memory and I/O interfacing circuitry for microprocessors, interrupts, serial and parallel data
communications. The lab also hosts hardware projects in more advanced areas.
Automatic Control Lab
This laboratory is equipped with basic instruments and real time experiments that are necessary to
familiarize the students with the basic concepts and updated technology in the automatic control field. The
undergraduate experiments are designed to reinforce and expand many concepts covered in the automatic
control course EE 351 and digital control course EE452. The following systems are available in this lab to
perform the experiments, projects and research in the area of Automatic Control Engineering:
Speed Control System Position Control System
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Traffic Light
Washing Machine
Thermal System
o Fuzzy Logic
o Neural Networks
PLC (Programmable Logic Control)-Siemens S7
PLC Application Modules :( Elevators and Conveyor belts)
Microcontroller Programming Kits including: (ATMEL 89C52, ATMEL AVR, and PIC series)
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Digital Logic Lab
The objective of this laboratory is to support the undergraduate courses related to the computer major in the
Department such as EE 208. In addition, the lab serves B.Sc. students in their graduation projects and staff
research. The lab is equipped with all the necessary tools and electronic equipment for conducting logic
circuit experiments. It includes oscilloscopes, logic probes, current tracers, pulsers, software and hardware
development tools, component testers, EPROM eraser and programmer.
Communication Networks Laboratory
The purpose of this Laboratory is to enable the students to evaluate the advanced networking concepts in a
realistic working environment. This Lab will help the students in understanding the working concept of
LAN, WLAN, WAN, computer network security using firewall and the implementation of the
corresponding networking protocols. The laboratory is equipped with the state of the art networking tools
including high performance routers, switches, PC's, server, firewall and wireless access points. In this Lab,
the undergraduate students will be able to perform experiments related to their course projects. This Lab
will also provide a suitable environment for the networking research for faculty, Master and PhD students.
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