Electronics and Communication Engineering program
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Program Overview
Program Overview
The program in Electronics and Communications Engineering is designed to combine electronics, microwaves, photonics, and communications engineering to prepare students for a career in this field.
Program Description
The program aims to equip students with a deep understanding of electronics and communications engineering, built on a comprehensive background in physical sciences, mathematics, and technology. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in government agencies, local and international industries, or for further study in graduate school.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields, including:
- Design of optical and electronic integrated circuits
- Companies specializing in information technology and traditional communications
- Government agencies
Program Objectives
The program objectives are to qualify graduates to work as electronics and communications engineers. Graduates can specialize in one of three areas:
- Electronics
- Microwaves and Photonics
- Communications Engineering
Program Requirements
To graduate, students must complete a set of required courses, including:
- University requirements
- Faculty requirements
- General electrical engineering requirements
- Concentration elective courses
Concentration Elective Courses
Students must choose four concentration elective courses (12 credits) from a list of available courses, including:
- Electronics Concentration Elective Courses
- Microwave and Photonics Concentration Elective Courses
- Communications Concentration Elective Courses
Course Structure
The program consists of 10 semesters, with a total of 170 credits. The course structure includes:
- University requirements (14 credits)
- Faculty requirements (42 credits)
- General electrical engineering requirements (60 credits)
- Concentration elective courses (12 credits)
- Graduation project (6 credits)
Courses
The program includes a wide range of courses, such as:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Engineering drawing
- Computer programming
- Electronics
- Communications systems
- Microwave engineering
- Photonics
Graduation Project
The graduation project is a two-semester course (6 credits) that allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem or project.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of electronics and communications engineering principles
- Design and develop electronic and communications systems
- Analyze and solve problems in electronics and communications engineering
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
- Work effectively in a team environment
Assessment
Student assessment is based on a combination of coursework, assignments, quizzes, and exams. The program uses a credit-hour system, with each course having a specific number of credits and contact hours.