Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
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As one of the most exciting branches in the dynamic field of engineering, electrical engineering is at the forefront of how we shape the future.
Our 140-credit BS program is accredited both by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/ , in the United States and by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Our highly-acclaimed four-year Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree program is based on a solid foundation of science and mathematics needed to understand advanced engineering topics and applications. We have designed the curriculum with the aim of providing breadth and depth of knowledge across the key areas of electrical engineering that cater to the ever-evolving needs of the world around us.
We provide our students with state-of-the-art resources in communications, control and instrumentation, digital signal processing, microelectronics, electromagnetics and microwaves, electric drives, power systems and biomedical electronics. Our highly qualified faculty members are committed to helping students develop the intellectual, technological and personal skills that will allow them to excel in both academia and electrical engineering careers. Our program is designed to ensure that our graduates are able to employ their knowledge, analysis and design skills in realizing engineering systems that advance the frontiers of science and technology.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering is to promote and maintain excellence in teaching and learning to equip students with strong core competencies in electrical engineering and empower them with the skills required for successful professional careers. The electrical engineering program promotes and enhances faculty expertise in research and development towards providing technical solutions for social challenges and community advancement through outreach activities and networking with regional and international organizations.
Program Educational Objectives
The objectives of the electrical engineering program are to produce a graduate who will:
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be a successful engineer as a member or a leader of a team comprised of a diverse group of professionals
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possess effective communication skills and continue to improve technical and non-technical competencies through engagement in professional activities, projects, and/or graduate studies
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be a holistic citizen demonstrating social, ethical, and professional responsibilities
Student Outcomes
Upon graduation, an AUS graduate in electrical engineering should demonstrate:
a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints
such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability
d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g) an ability to communicate effectively
h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context
i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
