King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

    ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
 
 

Undergraduate Program in Applied Electrical Engineering

 
 

Program Objectives:

The objectives of the applied electrical engineering program are designed to graduate students who are prepared with:

  1. Broad knowledge of electrical engineering through the use of the fundamentals of mathematics and basic science.

  2. Skills related to the design and analysis of electrical engineering systems.

  3. Contemporary professional practice of electrical engineering using practical work integrated learning.

  4. Skills related to team work and effective communication.

  5. Professional responsibilities, ethical values, and global issues related to electrical engineering.

Program Outcomes:
The outcomes of 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 modern 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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 Contact Information:                                                                           

 Electrical Engineering Department                                                      Copyright © 2008 Electrical Engineering Department.

 P. O. Box # 5038

 King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals                                          Send your comments to (Ajmal Khan).

 Dhahran-31261, Saudi Arabia.

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 E-mail: c-ee@kfupm.edu.sa                                                                                              Last Updated: 25 November 2008