TRIMESTER CURRICULAR PLAN

1. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

a. Obligatory University Courses

Credit Contact
No. Course Number Course Title Prerequisites
Hours Hours
1 1601101 Islamic Culture 1 --- 2 3
2 1601201 Islamic Culture 2 --- 2 3
3 1602101 Arabic Language --- 2 3
Total Credit Hours 6 9

b. Elective University Courses (2 from 6)

Credit Contact
No. Course Number Course Title Prerequisites
Hours Hours
1 1601301 Islamic Culture 3 --- 2 3
2 1601302 Islamic Culture 4 --- 2 3
3 1601303 Islamic Culture 5 --- 2 3
4 1601401 Islamic Culture 6 --- 2 3
5 1601402 Islamic Culture 7 --- 2 3
6 1601403 Islamic Culture 8 --- 2 3
Total Credit Hours 4 6

2. COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

a. Obligatory College Courses

Credit Contact
No. Course Number Course Title Prerequisites
Hours Hours
1 1606114 Reading I --- 2 3
2 1101101 General Physics 1 --- 4 9
3 1104111 Engineering Mathematics I --- 4 7.5
4 1104212 Engineering Mathematics II 1104111 4 7.5
5 1104313 Engineering Mathematics III 1104212 4 7.5
6 1104314 Engineering Mathematics IV 1104111 3 6
7 1402300 Numerical Methods in Engineering 1104313 3 6
8 1403101 Engineering Drawing --- 3 9
9 1403111 Basic Workshop 1403101 2 6
10 1405101 Introduction to Engineering Design --- 2 4.5
11 1405202 Engineering Economy 1104111 2 3
12 1405203 Engineering Management --- 2 3
13 1405204 Probability and Statistics 1104212 3 4.5
14 1405405 Engineering Ethics --- 1 1.5
Total Credit Hours 39 78
 3. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

a. Obligatory Program Courses

Credit Contact
No. Course Number Course Title Prerequisites
Hours Hours
1 1402120 Structured Computer Programming --- 2 4.5
2 1402221 Object-Oriented Computer Programming --- 3 6
3 1402201 Analytical Methods in Engineering 1104212 3 6
4 1402208 Physics of Electricity and Magnetism 1101101 & 1104212 3 6
5 1402102 Basic Electrical Circuits 1101101 3 6
1402120 & 1402102 &
6 1402203 Electrical Circuits and Systems 3 6
1104313
7 1402210 Electronics I 1402102 3 6
8 1402430 Introduction to Communications 1402203 3 6
9 1402340 Principles of Automatic Control 1402201 & 1402203 3 6
10 1402204 Digital Design I 1402102 3 6
11 1402322 Microprocessors and microcontrollers 1402204 & 1402221 3 6
1402102 & 1402208 &
12 1402205 Electromagnetic Fields 3 6
1104314 (co)
Electrical Measurements and
13 1402306 1402210 3 6
Instrumentation
14 1402360 Electromechanical Energy Conversion I 1402205 3 6
15 1402350 Electrical Power Systems I 1402205 & 1402120 3 6
16 1402361 Electromechanical Energy Conversion II 1402205 3 6
17 1402411 Power Electronics I 1402210 3 6
18 1402451 Electrical Power Systems II 1402350 & 1402361 3 6
19 1402452 Power Transmission and Distribution 1402451 3 6
Switch Gear and Protection of Power
20 1402453 1402451 3 6
Syst. I
21 1402454 Power systems lab 1402350 1 3
22 1402362 Machines lab 1402360 & 1402361 (co) 1 3
23 1402498 B. SC. Project 1 96 C.H. & Dept. Appr. 2 4.5
24 1402499 B. SC. Project 2 1402498 2 4.5
Total Credit Hours 65 133.5

b. Obligatory Program Courses (From Outside the department)

Credit Contact
No. Course Number Course Title Prerequisites
Hours Hours
1 1404101 Chemistry for Engineers --- 3 6
2 1403465 Power Plants for Non-ME Students 1101101 & 1104212 3 6
3 1606110 Writing (I) --- 2 3
4 1606111 Writing (II) 1606110 2 3
5 1505101 Principles of Law --- 3 6
Total Credit Hours 13 24

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 c. Elective Program Courses (2 courses with 6 Credit Hours)
Credit Contact
No. Course Number Course Title Prerequisites
Hours Hours
1 1402455 Power Syst. Instrument. and Measur. 1402306 3 4
2 1402441 Advanced Control Systems 1402340 3 4
3 1402456 Power System Transients 1402360 & 1402350 3 4
4 1402463 Electromechanical Energy Conversion III 1402361 3 4
5 1402412 Power Electronics II 1402411 3 4
6 1402457 High Voltage Techniques 1402350 3 4
7 1402458 Economic Operation of Power Systems 1402451 3 4
8 1402464 Special Electrical Machines 1402361 3 4
1402360 & 1402361 & 4
9 1402465 Electrical Drive Systems 3
1402411
10 1402442 Program. Logic Controller and its Appl. 1402322 3 4
11 1402459 Energy Efficiency 1402451 3 4
Total Credit Hours 6 12

d. Field Training
The student spending 8 weeks at the training on-site in a manufacturing or service industry, 5
days a week and 6 hours per day with a total number of hours 240 hours.

Credit Contact
No. Course Number Course Title Prerequisites
Hours Hours
1 1405391 Summer Training 90 C.H. & Dept. Appr. 2 240
Total Credit Hours 2 240*
(*) Summer Training has a special nature which is different from other courses.

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TYPICAL STUDY PLAN
Year 1/ Term 1
Credit Contact
Course Number Course Title Prerequisites
Hours Hours
1101101 General Physics I --- 4 9
1104111 Engineering Mathematics 1 --- 4 7.5
1403101 Engineering Drawing --- 3 9
Total Credit Hours 11 25.5
Year 1/ Term 2
Course Credit Contact
Course Title Prerequisites
Number Hours Hours
1405101 Introduction to Engineering Design --- 2 4.5
1601101 Islamic Culture 1 --- 2 3
1606114 Reading (I) --- 2 3
1403111 Basic Workshop 1403101 2 6
1104212 Engineering Mathematics II 1104111 4 7.5
Total Credit Hours 12 24
Year 1/ Term 3
Course Credit Contact
Course Title Prerequisites
Number Hours Hours
1404101 Chemistry for Engineers --- 3 6
1405202 Engineering Economy 1104111 2 3
1402102 Basic Electrical Circuits 1101101 3 6
1402120 Structured Computer Programming --- 2 4.5
Total Credit Hours 10 19.5
Year 2/ Term 4
Course Credit Contact
Course Title Prerequisites
Number Hours Hours
1104313 Eng. Math III 1104212 3 7.5
1402208 Physics of Electricity and Magnetism 1101101 & 1104212 3 6
1405204 Probability and Statistics 1104212 3 6
1606110 Writing I 2 3
Total Credit Hours 11 22.5
Year 2/ Term 5
Course Credit Contact
Course Title Prerequisites
Number Hours Hours
1402210 Electronics I 1402102 3 6
1402204 Digital Design I 1402102 3 6
1104314 Eng. Math IV 1104111 3 6
1402221 Object-Oriented Computer Programming --- 3 6
Total Credit Hours 12 24
Year 2/ Term 6
Course Credit Contact
Course Title Prerequisites
Number Hours Hours
1402201 Analytical Methods in Engineering 1104212 3 6
1402120 & 1402102 &
1402203 Electrical Circuits and Systems 3 6
1104313
1402102 & 1402208 &
1402205 Electromagnetic Fields 3 6
1104314 (co)
1602101 Arabic Language 2 3
Total Credit Hours 11 21

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Year 3/ Term 7
Course Credit Contact
Course Title Prerequisites
Number Hours Hours
1505101 Principles of Law - 3 6
1402306 Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation 1402210 3 6
1402360 Electromechanical Energy Conversion I 1402205 3 6
1402201 &
1402340 Principles of Automatic Control 3 6
1402203
Total Credit Hours 12 24

Year 3/ Term 8
Course Credit Contact
Course Title Prerequisites
Number Hours Hours
1402120 &
1402350 Electrical Power Systems I 3 6
1402205
1402300 Numerical Methods in Engineering 1104313 3 6
1601201 Islamic culture 2 --- 2 3
1402361 Electromechanical Energy Conversion II 1402205 3 6
Total Credit Hours 11 21

Year 3/ Term 9
Course Credit Contact
Course Title Prerequisites
Number Hours Hours
1402360 &
1402362 Machines lab 1 3
1402361 (co)
1402204 &
1402322 Microprocessors and microcontrollers 3 6
1402221
1104212 &
1403465 Power Plants for Non-ME Students 3 6
1101101
1405405 Engineering Ethics --- 1 3
1606111 Writing II --- 2 3
Total Credit Hours 10 21

Summer Term
Course Credit Contact
Course Title Prerequisites
Number Hours Hours
90 C.H. & Dept.
1405391 Summer Training 2 240
Appr.
Total Credit Hours 2 240*
(*) Summer Training has a special nature which is different from other courses.

Year 4/ Term 10
Course Credit Contact
Course Title Prerequisites
Number Hours Hours
1402430 Introduction to Communications 1402203 3 6
1402411 Power Electronic I 1402210 3 6
1402350 &
1402451 Electrical Power Systems II 3 6
1402361
1601xxx Elective (1) Islamic culture --- 2 3
Total Credit Hours 11 21

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Year 4/ Term 11
Course Credit Contact
Course Title Prerequisites
Number Hours Hours
1405203 Engineering Management --- 2 3
1402454 Power systems lab 1402350 1 3
Complete (96 Cr)
1402498 B.SC. Project 1 and department 2 4.5
approval
14024xx Elective I * 3 6
1601xxx Elective (2) Islamic culture --- 2 3
Total Credit Hours 10 19.5
(*) The prerequisites for elective courses vary depending on each individual course.

Year 4/ Term 12
Course Credit Contact
Course Title Prerequisites
Number Hours Hours
1402452 Power Transmission and Distribution 1402451 3 6
1402453 Switchgear and Protection of Power System I 1402451 3 6
14024xx Elective II * 3 6
1402499 B.SC. Project 2 1402498 2 4.5
Total Credit Hours 11 22.5
(*) The prerequisites for elective courses vary depending on each individual course.

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 FLOWCHART OF PREREQUISITES
Math and Basic Sciences Engineering Topics General Topics
1101101 1104111 1403101
1 General Physics I Eng. Math. (1) Eng. Drawing

1403111 1104212 1405101 1606114 1601101

2 Basic Workshop Eng. Math. (2) Intro. to Eng. Design Reading I Islamic Culture (1)

1404101 1405202 1402102 1402120

3 Chem. for Engineers Eng. Economy Basic Electrical Circuits Structured Comp. Programming

1104313 1402208 1405204 1606110

4 Eng. Math (3) Physics of Electricity Probability and Statistics Writing I
and Magnetism

1104314 1402210 1402204 1402221

5 Eng. Math (4) Electronics I Digital Design I Object-Oriented Computer Programming

1402201 1402205 1402203 1602101

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Level

Analytical Methods in Engineering Electromagnetic Fields Electrical Circuits and Systems Arabic Language

1402306 1402360 1402340 1505101

7 Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation Electromechanical Energy Conversion I Principles of Automatic Control Principles of Law

1402300 1402350 1402361 1601201

8 Numerical Methods in Engineering Electrical Power Systems I Electromechanical Energy Conversion II Islamic culture 2

1403465 1402322 1402362 1405405 1606111

9 Power Plants for Non-ME Students Microprocessors and microcontrollers Machines lab Engineering Ethics Writing II

1402451 1402411 1402430 1601xxx

10 Electrical Power Systems II Power Electronic I Introduction to Communications Elective (1) Islamic culture

1405203 14024xx 1601xxx

1402498 1402454
11 Engineering Management
B.SC. Project 1 Power systems lab Elective I Elective (2) Islamic culture

14024xx 1402499 1402453 1402452

12 Elective II B.SC. Project 2 Switchgear and Protection of Power System I Power Transmission and Distribution
BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
A - REQUIRED COURSES FROM EE DEPARTMENT
1 1402120: Structured Computer Programming 2
The layout of this course presented in the following order: In 1st part, The Matlab basics are
introduced. In 2nd part, the built-in functions, used for the computation of mathematical formulae,
are presented. In 3rd part of the course, the user-defined functions are designed to solve some
engineering problem cases. Finally, various structured computer programs are developed via the m-
files of Matlab to improve the student techniques and skills necessary for engineering practice
2 1402221: Object-oriented computer programming 3
This course presents a conceptual and practical introduction to imperative and object-oriented
programming, exemplified by C++. As well as providing grounding in the use of C++, the course
will cover general principles of programming.
3 1402102: Basic Electrical Circuits 3
This course covers the basic definitions of electric quantities, Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws in DC
circuits, nodal and mesh analysis. Sinusoidal sources and the concept of phasor in circuit analysis;
Introduction to concept of average, reactive, complex power and power factor. Analysis of single
phase and three-phase circuits
4 1402201: Analytical Methods in Engineering 3
The different subsections of this course are presented in the following order: complex numbers,
analytic functions (limits, continuity, derivatives, Cauchy-Riemann equations, analytic functions,
harmonic functions), Elementary functions (exponential, logarithm, complex exponents, trigs,
hyperbolic functions), Integrals (definite integrals, contour integrals, Cauchy theorem, Cauchy
integral formula), Series (sequences, convergence of series, Taylor series, Laurent series, power
series techniques), Residues and poles (residues, Cauchy's residue theorem, residue at infinity, zeros
of analytic functions), Matrix introduction, linear system solution using determinant and matrices,
eigenvalues and eigenvectors
5 1402208: Physics of Electricity and Magnetism 3
This course aims to provide the student with the basic fundamental and theories of vector algebra;
Electric Fields; Gauss’s Law; Electric Potential; Capacitance and Dielectrics; Current and
Resistance; Magnetic Fields; Biot-Savart Law.
6 1402203: Electrical Circuits and Systems 3
This course contains electrical circuits’ topics on operational amplifiers, magnetically-coupled
circuits, and resonance circuits. It also contains transient analysis via the conventional and Laplace
method. Fourier series will be used to analyze electrical systems in this course.
7 1402205: Electromagnetic Fields 3
This course aims to provide the student with the basic fundamental and theories of Magnetic field;
Magnetic forces & torques; Biot-Savart law; Force between parallel conductors; Ampere's law;
Magnetic boundary conditions; Inductance; Magnetic energy; Time Varying Fields: Faraday’s Law;
Stationary Loop in Time-Varying Magnetic Field; Ideal Transformer; Moving Conductor in Static
Magnetic Field; Moving Conductor in a Time-Varying Magnetic Field; Continuity Equation will
be attained; Finally, Maxwell’s Equations and Hertz’s Discoveries ; Plane Electromagnetic Waves;
Energy Carried by Electromagnetic Waves.
8 1402306: Electrical Measurements and Instrumentations 3
The course provides students with a background in electrical and electronic measurements and
instrumentation. Terms related to electrical measurements are investigated. The function elements
of a general measuring instrument are introduced. Principles, limitations, and applications of analog
DC and AC ammeters and voltmeters will be studied. Ohmmeters, DC and AC bridges are analyzed.
The principle of operation and construction of oscilloscope and function generator will be
investigated. Electronic and digital measurement systems will also be given some consideration.
9 1402210: Electronics I 3
This course introduces semiconductors physics, which are the basics of electronic devices. It also
introduces the concepts in the analysis and design of electronic circuits. The subsequent parts of
this course are presented in the following order: an introduction to semiconductors physics, the
construction of diode and its characteristics and application circuits; the construction of bipolar
junction transistors (BJT) and its characteristics; operation modes of BJT; DC and AC analysis of
BJT circuits; BJT application and circuits, the construction of field effect transistors (FET) and its
characteristics; operation modes of FET; DC and AC analysis of FET circuits, and FET application
and circuits. Finally, an explanation of the construction of operational amplifiers with all its
configurations and applications
10 1402430: Introduction to Communications 3
This course gives an introduction to communication engineering. It introduces to signals and
systems analysis that will be used in analysis and design of communication systems. The course
represents linear modulation schemes such as AM, DSB-SC, and SSB. It also reviews angle
modulation schemes such as FM and PM modulations. An introduction to sampling theory is
included in this course. Some techniques of pulse modulation are represented too such as PAM,
PDM, PPM, TDM, and PCM
11 EE 1402340: Principles of Automatic Control 3
This course introduces different concepts in the analysis and synthesis of control systems. The
subsequent parts of this course are presented in the following order: an introduction to automatic
control systems with various examples of real controlled systems is addressed in the first part, while
modeling of these systems by means of transfer functions and signal flow graphs is presented in the
second part. The other parts are devoted especially to the stability analysis, the industrial controllers’
synthesis and the performance study of automatic control systems in their closed-loop architecture.
12 1402300: Numerical Methods in Engineering 3
This course covers the concepts and techniques for numerical analysis, methods and algorithms,
Solution of non-linear equations- solution of large systems of linear equations, Interpolation, Curve
fitting, Numerical differentiation and integration, Solution of the Initial value problem of ordinary
differential equations.
13 1402360: Electromechanical Energy conversion I 3
This course is presented in the following parts: Theory and modeling of electromechanical devices,
Magnetic circuit, Physical construction and applications of D. C. machines, types of dc machines,
characteristics of dc machines, Starting and control of dc machines. Construction and applications
of power transformers, types of transformer, equivalent circuit of power transformer, regulation and
efficiency of transformer, and parallel operation.
14 1402350: Electrical Power System I 3
This course describes the concept of generation, transmission and distribution in Electrical Power
System by considering the transmission Line Parameters, Line Model and Performance, Complex
Power Flow, Equivalent Circuit, Diagrams and Per unit Systems model.
15 1402204: Digital Design I 3
The course is a study of the basic principle of logic design. It enables the student to apply algebraic
and graphical techniques such as Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh Maps among others. A wide
variety of devices such a MUX, Decoder, are made handy to the student for designing complex
combination networks. Special emphasis on the study of flip-flops memory devices enables the
student to design several sequential networks.
16 1402322: Microprocessor and Microcontrollers 3
This is an introductory course in designing microcontroller-based systems. Topics include an
overview of a single-chip microcontroller, hardware and software concepts in microcomputers,
system architecture, central processing unit (CPU), internal memory (ROM, EEPROM, RAM,

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 FLASH), Input/Output ports, serial communication, programmable interrupts and timers,
microcontroller programming model and instruction set, assembly language programming.

17 1402398: Senior Design Project 1 2

The B. Sc. Senior project constitutes the major design experience for students during graduating.
Thereby, students must emphasize their knowledge and design principles acquired across their study
program and professional competence constructed along their prior years. Furthermore, the EE
design senior project continues to 2-semesters and is performed by a small group of students under
the supervision of a faculty member. B.SC. Project 1 is the first semester where each group selects
one design problem with help of their supervisor. Also the group makes a review of the issues
related to this problem and prepares the required materials.
18 1402390: Summer Training 2
The summer training provides an opportunity to expose students to the reality of professional
practice. Thus, students are required to spend 8 weeks in training on-site in a manufacturing or
service industry under the supervision of an industry-based advisor. Students are required to submit
a report presenting details of the work undertaken and the documentation used during the training.
19 1402454: Power systems laboratory 1
Transmission Line Model, Transmission Line at no-load, Faults on Transmission Line, Methods of
earthing, Reactive Power Compensation, 3-phase Alternator, Characteristics of isolated alternator,
Characteristics of alternator coupled to network, Manual synchronization, Automatic
synchronization circuits, Active and reactive power sharing.
20 1402362: Electrical Machines Laboratory 1
No-load and short circuit tests for single phase transformer, Load characteristics of single phase
transformer, Different connections for three phase transformer, Voltage build up for dc generator,
No-load and load characteristics of dc generator, Study the performance of dc motor under different
conditions, Study the performance of synchronous motor under different conditions, V-curves of
synchronous motor, No-load and short circuit tests for synchronous generator, Study the
performance of induction motor under different conditions, Speed control of induction motor.
21 1402361: Electromechanical Energy conversion II 3
the different subsections of this course are presented in the following order: Construction and
principle of operation of synchronous machine, induced emf equation, equivalent circuit for
synchronous machine, circle diagram, voltage regulation, and parallel operation for synchronous
generators. Construction and principle of operation of induction motor, equivalent circuit for
induction motor, starting and speed control of induction motor.
22 1402411: Power Electronics I 3
It is an introductory course to power electronics. It begins with an introduction to power
semiconductor devices emphasizing Thyristors and gate drivers. It covers also uncontrolled and
controlled rectifiers, AC voltage controllers, DC-DC converters, DC-AC converters and
cycloconverters.
23 1402451: Electrical Power System II 3
This course covers the basic definitions of Symmetrical components and analysis of unsymmetrical
faults, definition of Load Flow problem, and solution methods (Gauss-Seidel, Newton Raphson and
Fast-Decoupled), Power-System Steady-State and Transient Stability problem.
24 1402452: Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution 3
This course presents the transmission line parameters, mechanical design of overhead transmission
lines, underground cables, distribution systems. distribution substation design. Surges on
transmission systems, System earthing, Load characteristics.
25 1402453: Switchgear and Protection of Power System I 3
This course introduces students with the basic power system protection techniques. It includes the
following items, Switchgear, busbar systems, couplers, cubicles, auxiliaries, single line diagram.

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 Relays, electromagnetic, digital relay, overcurrent, voltage, directional. Distance relays. Differential
relays. Feeder protection. Transformer protection. Generator protection.

26 1402499: Senior Design Project 2 2

This course is designed to give students the experience of integrating the knowledge acquired in the
various courses of the undergraduate curriculum to an open-ended problem. Each project is carried
out by a group of students in consultation with one or two faculty advisors. The project advisor
guides the student in the utilization of the engineering design process in proposal development,
defining and limiting project objectives, literature review, contacting representatives of industry,
government agency or community institutions, design, procurement of materials, testing and
implementation of the project, writing final report and oral presentation to faculty and other
interested parties at the end of the semester.

B – ELECTIVE COURSES FROM EE DEPARTMENT

1 1402455: Power System Instrumentation and Measurements 3
Principles analog and digital measurements. Power factor meter, Frequency meter, Synchroscope,
Measurement of earth resistance, Symmetrical components measurements, Wave analyzer and
harmonic distortion analyzer, Localization of cable faults.
2 1402441: Advanced Control Systems 3
The course provides students with the basic principles of deriving equivalent differential equations
for mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems (Electrical Machines), state-space
models, controllability, observability, and transfer functions. Besides, many feedback control
syntheses are addressed namely the pole placement control, the state observer-based feedback
control, and the optimal control. The stability analysis is also carried out in the Lyapunov
framework. Nevertheless, the digital control synthesis, the stability analysis in the Z-plane, and the
closed-loop control are provided in the last part of the course.
3 1402456: Power System Transients 3
Transients in lumped circuits, Lightning strokes, shielding, back flashovers, Switching transients
and temporary overvoltages, Current interruption in AC circuits, Travelling waves, Transient
behavior of synchronous generators, Flicker, bus-transfer, Transients in low-voltage and grounding
systems, Surge arresters, Horn gap.
4 1402463: Electromechanical Energy conversion III 3
This course aims to make graduates aware of the basic principles of electrical machine design. The
course discusses the different aspects in designing dc machines, three phase salient and non-salient
synchronous machines and three phase induction motors.
5 1402412: Power Electronics II 3
DC-DC Converters - Uninterruptible Power Supplies - High Voltage DC Transmission Systems -
Static Switches - Static Circuit Breakers - Solid State Relays - Power Factor Improvement - DC
Drives - AC Drives.
6 1402457: High Voltage Techniques I 3
The aims of this course are to provide the students with the basic knowledge and skills of high
voltage engineering. This course will also provide the students with the high voltage phenomena
concerning breakdown mechanism (in gas, liquid and solid) and high voltage generation and
measurements (DC, AC and impulse types). Also, basic knowledge of the overvoltage phenomena
will be attained.
7 1402458: Economic Operation of Power Systems 3

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 This course discusses the Operating constraints. Short-term load forecast. Load curve analysis.
Economical load sharing between units and between stations, tariffs, and incremental costs. Unit
commitment and generator scheduling. Voltage and VAR control. Energy conservation.
8 1402464: Special Electrical Machines 3
Special Electrical Machines; Single-phase induction motors - AC Commutator motors: universal
motor, repulsion motor – Synchronous reluctance motors – Switched reluctance motors – Servo
motors – Steppers motors. Dynamics of Electrical Drives - Selection of motor power rating.
9 1402465: Electrical Drive Systems 3
This course includes: Introduction to electric drives, Dynamics of electrical drives, Selection of
motor power rating, DC motor drives, Induction motor drives, Synchronous motor drives, Solar and
battery powered drives.
10 1402442: Programmable Logic Controller and its Applications 3
This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller
(PLC) and its applications in industry. It covers basic PLC definitions, history, systems and
Hardware. In addition, the course presents the different input/output devices such as sensors,
transducers, actuators and PLC Interface. PLC programming, Ladder diagram, timers, counters and
comparators. Application of PLC programming on industrial processes.

11 1402-459: Energy Efficiency 3

This course contains an introduction to the technologies and their applications used to increase
electrical energy efficiency. It also contains the different types of cables, lines and lighting systems.
This course includes an overview on the Saudi Building Code. Losses in transformers and electric
motors will be detailed in this course. This course contains also the technologies of distributed
energy resources and microgrids concept. Power quality will be treated and reactive power
compensation methods will be analyzed.

C - REQUIRED COURSES FROM OTHER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS

1 1403101: Engineering Drawing 3
Introduction: Skills of freehand sketching. Methods of projection: orthographic, isometric.
Dimensioning of views. Third view prediction. Primary and successive auxiliary views.
Intersections of surfaces and bodies. Development of surfaces. Sectioning. Introduction to assembly
drawings and Steel sections.
2 1403111: Basic Workshop 2
Introduction to manufacturing processes. Workshop safety. Engineering materials. Workshop
measurements. Bench work. Sand casting process. Metal forming processes and sheet metal
working. Metal cutting processes. Joining of materials.
3 1405101: Introduction to Engineering Design 2
This course introduces to the engineering students the basic concepts required for solving real
engineering problems by using creative methods. Teamwork tools and skills. Characteristics,
environment, and skills necessary for effective problem solving. Problem solving heuristics:
Problem definition, generating solutions, Deciding the course of actions, Implementing the solution,
Evaluating the solution. Real- Life problem solving.
4 1405202: Engineering Economy 2
Engineering Economy covers various topics, including the time value of money, interest rates,
present worth, future worth, annual worth, equivalent uniform annual cost, benefit-cost analysis,
and risk analysis. Throughout the course, students will acquire the necessary skills to analyze cash
flow series, evaluate different alternatives, allocate costs and capital budgets, and assess the impact
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 develop problem-solving abilities specific to engineering contexts. Moreover, they will learn to
critically evaluate the economic feasibility of engineering projects. In Engineering Economy,
students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects associated with
engineering decision making. The course provides a solid foundation for students to apply economic
analysis techniques to real-world engineering scenarios.
5 1405203: Engineering Management 2
This course introduces engineering management and technology management. Topics covered
include the historical development of industrial management, introductory operations management,
functions of technology management, planning production activities and managing engineering
projects.
6 1405204: Probability and Statistics 3
This course introduces statistics and data description, probability theory, random variables and
probability distributions, mathematical expectation, essential discrete and continuous random
variables, fundamental sampling distributions, and data analysis techniques for one- and two-
sample estimation problems.
7 1405405: Engineering Ethics 1
This course introduces engineering professionalism and ethics. Students will learn about codes of
ethics and professional conduct in various engineering disciplines, including NSPE, IEEE, AIChE,
ASCE, ASME, and ACM-IEEE/CS. The course will explore the ethical responsibilities of
engineers, including their commitment to safety, honesty, and environmental ethics. Students will
also examine the role of engineering in social experimentation and in addressing global issues.
Workplace responsibilities and rights will be discussed, along with the impact of technological
progress on society. Through case studies and ethical dilemmas, students will develop critical
thinking skills to identify and analyze ethical issues that arise in engineering practice. By the end
of the course, students will be able to apply ethical principles to real-world engineering scenarios
and make informed ethical decisions.
8 1404101: Chemistry for Engineering 3
Thermochemistry, gases, liquids, solids, solutions, chemical kinetics, oxidation-reduction reactions
and electrochemistry.

D - REQUIRED COURSES FROM OTHER COLLEGES

1 1104111: Engineering Mathematics I 4
Fundamental functions (polynomials power, trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential, hyperbolic
functions), limits, continuity, derivatives, differentiation rules, Inverse functions, inverse
trigonometric and hyperbolic functions and their derivatives, L’Hopital rule, the chain rule, implicit
differentiations, and finally applications of differentiation (monotonicity, concavity, extrema ,
sketching the plane curves, cavity , extrema , sketching the plane curves.
2 1101101: General Physics I 4
Study of units and dimensions. Study of vectors and their properties. Motion in different dimensions
and projectile motion. Newton's laws with examples involving friction force or without friction
force. The study of kinetic and potential energy conservation and the calculation of work and power.
Elastic and inelastic collision and the difference between them. The study rigid body rotation. Lab
Experiments: Simple pendulum, Verification of Newton’s 2nd law, Static and kinetic friction,
Projectile motion, Hook’s law, Free fall, Force balance table, Rotational motion.
3 1104212: Engineering Mathematics II 4
The indefinite integral, methods of integration (substitutions, parts, trigonometric substitutions,
partial fractions.). The definite integral, the fundamental theorem of calculus. Application of
definite integral. Parametric equations and polar coordinates. Functions of several variables, limits
and continuity, partial derivatives, Multiple integrals: Double integrals over rectangles, general

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 regions, polar coordinates, applications of double integrals. Triple integrals. Change of variables in
multiple integrals.
4 1104313: Engineering Mathematics III 4
Basic definitions and construction of an ordinary differential equation, Methods of solving ordinary
differential equations of first order, Orthogonal trajectories, and Ordinary differential1equations of
higher orders with constant and variable coefficients, Laplace transform. Systems of linear first-
order differential equations, Series solutions of linear equations around ordinary and regular
singular points (method of Frobenius), Special functions: Gamma, Beta and Bessel functions,
Fourier series.
5 1104314: Engineering Mathematics IV 3
This course deals with vector calculus and linear algebra including: Vector algebra, vector fields,
vector differentiations (del operator, gradient, divergence, curl, conservative fields and potential
functions), Vector integration (Line integrals, Green’s theorem, and surface integrals). Matrices and
linear systems, determinant, orthogonal projection, linear transformation, Eigen values and
Eigenvectors, diagonalization, power of a matrix, differential system.