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Department of Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Department at UQU was established in 1986. At the start of the first semester of the academic year 1406 H (1986), the first class joined the Department of Electrical Engineering. The previous name of the  department was the department of electrical engineering and computers. The branch of computers became an independent department at the beginning of the first semester of the academic year 1421 AH (2001) and the department's name became the Department of Electrical Engineering.

There are 19 full time faculty members in the department specialized in areas of research in Energy Systems, Wireless Communications, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Electronics, and Electromagnetics. The state of the art laboratories in the department provide students hands-on experience in electrical engineering system design and analysis. The EE program is also dedicated to periodic curriculum assessment and committed to continuous improvement through assessment and evaluation processes that involve all constituents. The students are adequately prepared to join the engineering practice equipped with the important communication, ethical, life-long learning, and effective team skills.

Vision:

To be globally distinguished, professionally recognized, and committed to the service of society and enhancement of humanity.

Mission:

To provide quality education that enables graduates to lead and excel in their profession and to serve society and humanity through productive ideas and meaningful collaboration locally and internationally.

EE Program Educational Objectives

The Electrical Engineering Program offers excellent education and its Program Educational Objectives, in support of its mission and the mission of the university, are to prepare graduates  

•  To play a leading role in engineering careers and perform innovative research. (Engineering Knowledge &Professional Practice)
•  To utilize appropriate knowledge, experience and skills to function effectively in multidisciplinary teams and adapt to the changes in engineering practices and environments throughout their careers. (Active Team Participation & Lifelong Learning)
• To apply current electrical engineering design principles within the societal, ethical, environmental, safety, & economical constraints, and progress in their professional responsibilities in accordance with the Islamic values. 

 (Engineering Citizenship)

EE Program accomplishes its educational objectives by:

Offering an academic program that develops a sound foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering, as well as competencies in a broad spectrum of engineering specialty areas such as:

            a. Electrical Power Engineering,   

            b. Electronics Engineering, and

            c. Communications Engineering

Incorporating an effective laboratory practical experience in selected courses; including the use of computer hardware design, test and simulation software applications, and modern test and measurement equipment for designing, testing, and implementing systems.

Integrating general competencies such as applied research, written and oral communication, critical thinking & decision making, problem-solving, ethical, and teamwork skills in engineering and other general and applied sciences courses.

Incorporating the graduating project, a major design experience for students based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work, that integrates appropriate engineering standards and multiple constraints.

Electrical Engineering (EE) Program Outcomes

A set of specific program outcomes that relate to Electrical Engineering Program Educational Objectives are listed below. EE Program makes sure that its curricula cover all these items.  EE Program also assesses and evaluates whether graduates are successfully attaining the following Outcomes:

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 of and ability to engage in lifelong learning

j.    A knowledge of contemporary issues

k.  An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice