EE 2010: Electric Circuits I 4 (3,1,2)
Basic circuit elements and concepts. Basic laws of circuit theory: Ohm's law, Kirchoff's law. 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 phasor in circuit analysis. Introduction to concept of active, reactive, complex power and power factor. 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.
Prerequisite: MATH 1060
Corequisite: None
Textbook: James W. Nilsson, Susan A. Riedel, “Electric Circuits“, Pearson; 11th edition.
EE 2020: Electric Circuits II 4 (3,1,2)
Frequency response of RLC and resonance 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; three phase circuits. The experiments include 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.
Prerequisite: EE 2010
Corequisite: None
Textbook: James W. Nilsson, Susan A. Riedel, “Electric Circuits“, Pearson; 11th edition.
EE 2030: Electromagnetics I 3 (3,1,0)
Review to vector calculus, Electrostatic fields, 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.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1040, MATH 2030
Corequisite: None
Textbook: M. Sadiku, "Elements of Electromagnetics", Oxford, last Edition.
EE 2041: Electromagnetics II 3 (3,1,0)
Characteristic of high-frequency transmission lines. Lossless and lossy transmission lines. Microstrip transmission lines. Smith chart. Impedance techniques. Theory of waveguides (rectangular and circular) microwave components and cavity resonators. Introduction to radio wave propagation.
Prerequisite: EE 2030
Corequisite: None
Textbook: M. Sadiku, "Elements of Electromagnetics", Oxford, Last Edition.
EE 2111: Logic Design 4 (3,1,2)
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.
Familiarization with logic circuits laboratory; introduction to logic gates; implementation of Boolean functions using AND and OR gates; NAND and NOR implementation; XOR and address decoder; design of combinational circuits; flip-flops; design of sequential circuits; sequential PLA’s.
Prerequisite: GEU 1090
Corequisite: None
Textbook: Moris, "Digital Design", Prentice Hall, Last Edition.
EE 2440: Applied Linear Algebra 2 (2,1,0)
This course covers systems of linear equations and matrix algebra with emphasis on applications. Topics include systems of linear equations and their solutions, matrices and matrix algebra, determinants and inverse matrices, linear independence and bases, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Areas of applications include graph theory, and cryptography. More specifically, the course will examine how complex networking problems from graph theory can be formulated and solved using tools from linear algebra.
Prerequisite: MATH 1060, MATH 1070
Corequisite: None
Textbook: Stephen Boyd and Lieven Vandenberghe, Introduction to Applied Linear Algebra Vectors, Matrices, and Least Squares, University Printing House, Cambridge CB2 8BS, United Kingdom, 2018.
EE 3010: Signals and Systems Analysis 3 (3,1,0)
Introduction to Signals and Systems. Time-Domain Analysis. Convolution. Fourier Series and Applications. Fourier Transform and Applications. Laplace Transform and Applications. Discrete-Time Signals and Systems. Sampling. Introduction to Z-Transform.
Prerequisite: EE 2020
Corequisite: None
Textbook: Alan Oppenheim, Alan Willsky, S. Nawab, "Signals and Systems", Prentice-Hall, Last Edition.
EE 3040: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 2(2,1,0)
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Intelligent agents and expert systems, Introduction to AI programming, Problem solving agents by uninformed, heuristic and local search, Constraint satisfaction and programming, games and adversarial search, Knowledge-based agents: Propositional and first-order logic, Forward and backward chaining and inference, Planning and reasoning in uncertain situations, Basics of machine learning, Natural language processing, Exposure to electrical engineering applications.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Textbook: V. Chandra, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, PHI; 1st edition.
EE 3050: Electrical Materials 2 (2,1,0)
The course provides the opportunity for students to undertake study in electric, solid-state engineering and electronic materials. This course is designed to widen background in material engineering and help students to meet the industry demand. It provides an excellent opportunity to prepare students for advanced study in a variety of different areas of solid-state engineering, electronic and electric materials. Electric materials classification. Dielectrics macroscopic and microscopic approaches. Types of polarization. Frequency response. Complex permittivity. Dielectric losses and their measurements. Dielectric breakdown (1). Dielectric breakdown (2). Dielectric breakdown (3). Applications of dielectrics. Electric materials: metals, semiconductors, superconductors, optical, magnetic and amorphous materials. Polymers and their characteristics. Ceramics and their characteristics. Optical fibres and their properties. Corrosion and cathodic protection of metals. The course is meant to create the background needed to understand the physics of device operations and also prepare students for advanced courses in solid state and quantum electronics.
Prerequisite: EE 2020, EE 2030
Corequisite: None
Textbook: S. O. Kasap, Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices, Mc-Graw Hill, Last Edition.
EE 3121: Electronic Circuits I 4 (3,1,2)
Semiconductor diode: basic structure, I-V characteristics, large and small-signal models, diode applications. Bipolar junction transistor (BJT): basic structure, modes of operation, characteristics, dc biasing, h-parameters equivalent, single stage BJT amplifiers, voltage gain, input and output impedance, current gain. Field-effect transistors (FET): structure and operation of JFET, enhancement and depletion MOSFETs, characteristics, dc biasing, small-signal model, single stage FET amplifiers, voltage gain, input and output impedance, current gain. Operational amplifiers: basic principle and applications. Linear-Digital IC: comparator, Schmitt trigger, timer.
Prerequisite: EE 2020, EE 2030
Corequisite: None
Textbook: R. L. Boylestad, L. Nashelsky, Electronic Devices and circuit Theory 11 ed. Pearson, 2012.
EE 3171: Electronic Circuits II 4 (3,1,2)
Basic principle of semiconductor devices: PN junction, BJT, JFET, MOSFET, I-V characteristics and models based on physical operation. Internal structure of op-amp: differential amplifier, current sources, active load, multistage amplifiers, analysis of op-amp circuits. Feedback: properties of negative feedback, the four basic feedback topologies. Oscillators.
Prerequisite: EE 3121
Corequisite: None
Textbook: Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith Robert, Microelectronic Circuits, International 6th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2012.
EE 3540: Microprocessors and Microcontroller 3 (2,1,2)
Introduction to microcontroller and microprocessors. Overview of a single-chip microcontroller, hardware and software concepts in microcontrollers and microprocessors. System architecture, central processing unit (CPU), internal memory (ROM, EEPROM, RAM, FLASH). Input/ Output ports, serial communication, programmable interrupts. ADC, DAC, interfacing and timers. Microcontroller programming model and instruction set, assembly and C language programming. Design of microcontroller-based embedded systems.
Prerequisite: EE 2111
Corequisite: None
Textbook: Sunil Mathur and Jeebananda Panda, Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, 2016.
EE 3200: Communications Principles 4 (3,1,2)
Overview and basic elements of communication systems, signal analysis, transmission through systems and channels, modulation, AM, frequency conversion, FM and PM, super-heterodyne 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).
Prerequisite: EE 3010
Corequisite: None
Textbook: Simon Haykin, Michael Moher, "Communications Systems", John Wiley, Last Edition.
EE 3240: Digital Signal Processing 3 (3,1,0)
Discrete time signals and systems. Difference Equations and Z-Transform. Discrete Time Fourier Transform and its applications. Linear shift-invariant systems response, difference equations, convolution, and frequency response. Discrete Fourier transform. FFT algorithms. Discrete time Fourier transform and applications. Sampling and aliasing. Finite impulse response (FIR). Filter design techniques, Infinite impulse response (IIR) Filter Design.
Prerequisite: EE 3010
Corequisite: None
Textbook: S. K. Mitra, Digital Signal Processing: A Computer Based Approach, McGraw Hill, Last ed.
EE 3350: Electromecahnical Energy Conversion 4 (3,1,2)
This course explains the theory of electromechanical devices, magnetic circuit and the generalized concepts of electromechanical energy conversion. Topics covered include power transformers (construction, operation of single-phase transformers, equivalent circuit, voltage regulation and efficiency, auto-transformers, three-phase transformers), physical construction and applications of DC machines, motor characteristics, speed and torque calculation, speed control, starting, generator characteristics, voltage and current calculation). In addition, this course provides an introduction to AC machines. The laboratory work in this course includes the experiments on Single-phase transformer, auto-transformers and three phase transformers: connections and performance analysis, DC machines: Torque Vs Speed Characteristic of DC Shunt Motor, DC Series Motor, and DC Compound Motor, parameters identification using no-load and short circuit tests as well as DC tests.
Prerequisite: EE 2020, EE 2030
Corequisite: None
Textbook: Stephen Chapman, "Electric Machinery Fundamentals", McGraw Hill, Latest Edition.
EE 3400: Fundamentals of Power System 3 (3,1,0)
This course introduces the fundamentals of power systems: energy conversion, structure of power systems, power system components. The course covers the electrical characteristics and steady state performance of overhead transmission and distribution lines. It introduces analysis tools such as one-line diagram, per-unit representation, efficiency, regulation, and power circle diagrams. The course will cover power system matrices and briefly introduce the subjects of power flow and power protection.
Prerequisite: EE 2020
Corequisite: None
Textbook: H. Saadat, “Power System Analysis,” McGraw-Hill, New York, Last Edition.
EE 3511: Automatic Control Systems 4 (3,1,2)
Review of mathematical background (complex variables, Laplace, differential equations); system representation (block diagram, transfer functions, signal flow graph), modelling of electric and mechanical systems; state variable analysis; stability using Ruth Hurwitz method; time domain analysis; root locus; frequency domain analysis; introduction to PID control.
Prerequisite: EE 3010
Corequisite: None
Textbook: Dorf and R. Bishop, "Modern Control Systems", Addison-Wesley, Last Edition.
EE 3561: Computational Methods for Electrical Engineering 3 (2,1,2)
Introduction to strategies in problem solving and mathematical modelling, Understanding flowcharts and how to write computer source codes, Number system representation and machine epsilon, Round-off and truncation errors, Review of Taylor series, Error analysis, Linear system of equations, Non-linear equations, Gauss elimination and iterative methods, Curve fitting and least squares interpolation, regression, Spline interpolation, Numerical integration, Integration of equations, Numerical differentiation, Ordinary differential equations. Electrical Engineering applications with MATLAB or other adequate software.
Prerequisite: MATH 2040, GEU 1090
Corequisite: None
Textbook: As approved by the Electrical Engineering Department.
EE 3571: Engineering Drawing and Standards 3 (2,1,2)
Introduction to building wiring systems: design elements, design procedures, and calculation, and National Electrical Code requirements. Electrical symbols and Wiring Layout and Applications. Conductors, Fuses, and Circuit Breakers. Introduction to building wiring system: design elements, design procedures and calculation, and National Electrical Code requirements. Types and determination of number of branch circuits required. Basic electrical system design for residential, office and commercial buildings. Building Management Systems (BMS). The course features an electrical design project where students are required to develop and present a basic set of electrical design documents for a medium-size building.
Prerequisite: EE 2020
Corequisite: None
Textbook: M. K. Giridharan, Electrical Systems Design, International Publishing House; Second Edition, 2015.
EE 4010: Seminars in Electrical Engineering 1 (0,0,2)
This course is intended to expose electrical engineering students to a broad range of environmental and occupational research, practice, and policy areas in order to assist them with career exploring and planning within the Electrical Engineering major. It also serves as an introduction and orientation to the Electrical Engineering internships. The student is required to attend workshops, seminars, conferences in electrical engineering. The format for this class includes group discussions, short lectures, guest panellists, and strong student involvement. A series of presentations will be held by industry experts, visiting scholars, and faculty. The course includes field trips, and career development workshops. Students should come to the class prepared to share questions, ideas, and experiences with their classmates.
Prerequisite: GEU 2610
Corequisite: None
Textbook: As approved by the Electrical Engineering Department.
EE 4190: Industrial Instrumentation 2 (1,1,2)
Introduction to measurements systems and basic definitions. (Classification of sensors and actuators, sensing and actuating strategies, general requirements for interfacing and actuation, sensing, transduction, actuation). Performance Characteristics of Sensors and Actuators. Sensors (temperature, humidity, light, piezoelectric, hall effect, pressure, flow and strain gauges). Different types of pf sensors: Optical sensors, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Sensors, and Actuators, Mechanical Sensors, Acoustic Sensors and Actuators, Chemical sensors, Radiation Sensors, MEMs (Micro-Electro-Mechanical) Sensors, and Smart Sensors. Interfacing Methods and Circuits. Signal conditioning circuits (bridge, instrumentation amplifier, scaling circuits, comparators, A/D and D/A, 555 timer). Interfacing with microcontrollers.
Prerequisite: EE 3171
Corequisite: None
Textbook: K Krishnaswamy, Industrial Instrumentation, 2005.
EE 4191: Electronic Systems 2 (2,1,0)
Power Supply: Rectifier, Half-wave Rectifier, Full-wave Rectifier Using Centre-tap Transformer, Full-wave Bridge Rectifier, Performance Parameters of Power Supplies, Filtering, Capacitor Filter (Shunt Capacitor Filter), Inductor Filter (Series Inductor Filter). Voltage Multipliers. Regulated Power Supply: Zener Diode Voltage Regulator, Feedback Regulator, Switching Regulator. Power Amplifiers: Classification of Power Amplifiers, Class A Power Amplifiers, Class B Power Amplifiers, Class AB Power Amplifiers, Class C Power Amplifiers, Class D Power Amplifiers, Harmonic Distortion, Heat Sinks. Negative Resistance Devices. Waveforms Generation, Timers. Firing Circuits. Logic families.
Prerequisite: EE 3121
Corequisite: None
Textbook: Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith Robert, Microelectronic Circuits, International 6th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2012.
EE 4192: Electrical Engineering Design and Innovation 2 (2,1,0)
Power Supply: Rectifier, Half-wave Rectifier, Full-wave Rectifier Using Centre-tap Transformer, Full-wave Bridge Rectifier, Performance Parameters of Power Supplies, Filtering, Capacitor Filter (Shunt Capacitor Filter), Inductor Filter (Series Inductor Filter). Voltage Multipliers. Regulated Power Supply: Zener Diode Voltage Regulator, Feedback Regulator, Switching Regulator. Power Amplifiers: Classification of Power Amplifiers, Class A Power Amplifiers, Class B Power Amplifiers, Class AB Power Amplifiers, Class C Power Amplifiers, Class D Power Amplifiers, Harmonic Distortion, Heat Sinks. Negative Resistance Devices. Waveforms Generation, Timers. Firing Circuits. Logic families.
Prerequisite: EE 3121, EE 3540
Corequisite: None
Textbook: Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith Robert, Microelectronic Circuits, International 6th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2012.
EE 4980: Senior Design Project I 3 (1,0,4)
A team work project that integrates various components of the curriculum in a comprehensive engineering design experience. In this course, the student is required to function on a multidisciplinary team to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints. A standard engineering design process is followed including the selection of a client-defined problem, literature review, problem formulation (objectives, constraints, and evaluation criteria), generation of design alternatives, work plan, preliminary design of the selected alternative. The student is required to introduce a technical report and a final public presentation.
Prerequisite: Complete 132 Credits
Corequisite: None
Textbook: None.
EE 4990: Senior Design Project II 3 (1,0,4)
In this course, the student is required to carry out the design refinement, detailed design, design evaluation, and documentations of Project I. The design may involve experimentation, realization and/or computer project. The student is required to communicate, clearly and concisely, the details of his design both orally and in writing in several stages during the design process including a final public presentation to a jury composed of several subject-related professionals. The student is required to introduce a technical report.
Prerequisite: EE 4980
Corequisite: None
Textbook: None.
EE 9990: Practical Training 1 (8 weeks)
A continuous period of 8 weeks spent in the industry working in any of the fields of electrical engineering. During this training period, the student is exposed to the profession of electrical engineering through working in many of its fields. The student is required to submit, and present, a formal written report of his work.
Prerequisite: Complete 112 Credits
Corequisite: None
Textbook: None.