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Program Educational Objectives 2009
The EE department has
defined a set of objectives that translates its mission
into defined tasks. The objectives of the Applied
Electrical Engineering (AEE) program are prepared to
provide AEE graduates with:
(1) A successful electrical engineering career to become
leaders in the industry and the public sector, or pursue
an advanced degree if so desired.
(2) The necessary skills
related to basic planning, analysis, design,
implementation and
operation of major electrical engineering systems.
(3) Contemporary
professional practice of electrical engineering using
analytical,
computational and experimental tools in addition to
practical work integrated learning.
(4) The ability to
continue professional development to engage in life long
learning and to have the necessary skills related to
team work and effective communications.
(5) Professional
responsibilities, ethical values, economic
considerations and global issues related to electrical
engineering.
Program Learning Outcomes 2009
The outcomes of the
Applied Electrical Engineering program are to provide
students with abilities to:
(a) Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering
(b) Design and conduct
electrical engineering experiments, as well as to
analyze and interpret data
(c) Design an electrical
system, component, or process to meet desired needs
(d) Function on
multi-disciplinary teams
(e) Identify, formulate,
and solve electrical engineering problems
(f) Understand
professional and ethical responsibility
(g) Communicate
effectively
(h) Acquire the broad
education necessary to understand the impact of
electrical engineering solutions in a global and
societal context
(i) Recognize the need
for, and be able to engage in life-long learning
(j) Acquire knowledge of
contemporary issues
(k) Use the techniques,
skills, and modem electrical engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice.
(l) Apply the
probabilistic methods and statistics to electrical
engineering problems
(m) Use effectively hands
on experience for handling electrical engineering
problems.
The applied electrical engineering program, while
emphasizing applications of devices and circuits, has
three aspects: first, classroom subjects in basic
sciences such as chemistry, physics, and mathematics, as
well as Islamic and Arabic studies; second, classroom
subjects in the area of electrical engineering which
cover major subjects while allowing the student to
emphasize a certain area of electrical engineering such
as control theory, electrical power, digital systems,
and communications (which the student achieves through
the list of electives offered to him); third, laboratory
classes in which experimental work is done, utilizing a
large number of instruments. A prominent characteristic
of applied electrical engineering is the requirement
that students spend one semester in industry. This
requirement is satisfied through the cooperative work
program.
After
completing the undergraduate program in applied
engineering, the student is qualified to take up
responsible employment. Numerous work opportunities
for applied electrical engineers exist in the
Kingdom, where graduates may work in the areas of
communications, including telephony, telegraphy,
radio, and television, much of which incorporates
the expanding field of microwaves. The areas of
power engineering, electrical installation,
broadcasting, and education also provide career
opportunities. A large number of graduates are also
required by industry for work in information
processing and computers as well as systems
analysis. Other opportunities exist in industrial
electronics, instrumentation, manufacturing
technology, and microwaves.
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