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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN the practice of electrical engineering with sufficient depth Program Learning Outcomes
to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex
1.
degree; who have the ability to analyze, evaluate, and
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING design electrical engineering systems; who have the ability electrical engineering problems by applying
principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
to communicate effectively; who have gained sufficient
awareness of the current and emerging industrial
practices through participation in industrial internship 2. An ability to apply electrical engineering design
to produce solutions that meet specified needs with
experiences; and who have acquired an understanding of consideration of public health, safety, and welfare,
and appreciation for global and societal issues and are thus as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and
prepared for a career path towards leadership in industry, economic factors
government, and academia.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of
Program Educational Objectives audiences
The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Electrical 4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional
Engineering program are to produce graduates who will: responsibilities in engineering situations and make
informed judgments, which must consider the
1. Demonstrate their success as electrical engineers
with a good set of technical, problem solving, and impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,
leadership accomplishments. environmental, and societal contexts
2. Participate in life-long learning activities such as 5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose
members together provide leadership, create a
training, continuing education, or graduate studies.
collaborative and inclusive environment, establish
3. Contribute to the development and the growth of goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
local and global communities and uphold their ethical,
social, and professional responsibilities. 6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate
experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use
engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as
needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Introduction The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program Curriculum
at Abu Dhabi University is accredited by the Engineering
Electrical Engineering is concerned with electrical and Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. The Total Credit Hours: 138
electronic devices and systems essential to contemporary Electrical Engineering program at Abu Dhabi University
life. It is a rapidly advancing field that has a significant has been developed according to the standards of
impact on shaping modern societies. international professional bodies such as the Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE). This ensures General Education Requirements 21 credit hours
Electrical Engineering includes electronic and computer that graduates of the program will be uniquely qualified to
systems, control and electrical power and renewable energy design, analyze, and test wide-ranging solutions for state- Degree Requirements 36 credit hours
systems, telecommunications, and microelectronics. It is of-the-art electrical and electronic systems.
concerned with the way electrical energy is produced and Major Requirements 66 credit hours
used at homes, communities and the industry. Electrical Engineering students may also choose to Major Electives 15 credit hours
specialize in the exciting and high demand area of robotics
Electrical engineers design and build the systems and and automation, which will increasingly shape our future.
machines that generate, transmit, measure, control and
use electrical energy. They work with various types of
equipment ranging from heavy power generators to tiny Program Mission
computer chips, and their work contributes to almost every
sector of the society. For example, they may work on the The educational mission of the Electrical Engineering
design of telecommunication systems, the operation of undergraduate program is to provide students with a high-
electric power stations, the lighting and wiring of buildings, quality education through well-developed curriculum that is
the design of household appliances or the electrical control fundamental, yet broad and flexible. The program seeks to
of industrial machinery or in designing and fabricating produce graduates who are well-rounded in mathematical,
integrated circuits. scientific, and technical knowledge; who are prepared for

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