Umm Al-Qura University
A Total of 42 Accredited Study Units
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First Semester |
Course Title |
Course Type |
Units |
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Introduction to Smart Grids |
Theoretical |
3 |
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Renewable Energy Technologies |
Theoretical |
3 |
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Digital Control Systems Analysis and Design |
Theoretical |
3 |
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Optimization Operation |
Theoretical |
3 |
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Total Accredited Study Units |
12 |
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Second Semester |
Course Title |
Course Type |
Units |
|
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ICT for Smart Grids and Smart Cities |
Theoretical |
3 |
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Power Electronics Converters for Smart Grids |
Theoretical |
3 |
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Elective Course (1) from Table(2) |
Theoretical |
3 |
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Elective Course (2) from Table (2) |
Theoretical |
3 |
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Total Accredited Study Units |
12 |
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Third Semester |
Course Title |
Course Type |
Units |
|
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Advanced Digital Signal Processing |
Theoretical |
3 |
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Modelling and Control of Storage Systems and Associated Converters |
Theoretical |
3 |
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Elective Course (3) from Table(3) |
Theoretical |
3 |
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Total Accredited Study Units |
9 |
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Fourth Semester |
Course Title |
Course Type |
Units |
|
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Implementation of Smart Grids Control Algorithms |
Theoretical |
3 |
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Elective Course (4) from Table(4) |
Theoretical |
3 |
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Research Project |
Project |
3 |
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Total Accredited Study Units |
9 |
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First: Obligatory Courses for the Smart Grids Stream:
Students have to pass nine obligatory courses, with a total of (27) accredited study units, in addition to a research project with three accredited study units.
Table No. 1: Obligatory Courses for the Smart Grids Stream:
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No. |
Course Title |
Course Type |
Level |
Units |
|
|
1 |
Introduction to Smart Grids |
Theoretical |
1 |
3 |
|
|
2 |
Renewable Energy Technologies |
Theoretical |
1 |
3 |
|
|
3 |
Digital Control Systems Analysis and Design |
Theoretical |
1 |
3 |
|
|
4 |
Optimization Operation |
Theoretical |
1 |
3 |
|
|
5 |
ICT for Smart Grids and Smart Cities |
Theoretical |
2 |
3 |
|
|
6 |
Power Electronics Converters for Smart Grids |
Theoretical |
2 |
3 |
|
|
7 |
Advanced Digital Signal Processing |
Theoretical |
3 |
3 |
|
|
8 |
Modeling and Control of Storage Systems and Associated Converters |
Theoretical |
3 |
3 |
|
|
9 |
Implementation of Smart Grids Control Algorithms |
Theoretical |
4 |
3 |
|
|
10 |
Research Project |
Project |
4 |
3 |
Second: Elective Courses for the Smart Grids Stream
The student can register in four elective courses with a total of 12 accredited study units, according to the following:
Students register in two elective courses from table (2) at the second level. Students register in one elective course from table (3) at the third level. Students register in one elective course from table (4) at the fourth level.
Table No. 2: General Elective Courses for the Smart Grids Stream at the Second Level
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No. |
Course Title |
Course Type |
Level |
Units |
|
|
1 |
Communication Networks in Smart Grid: An Architectural View |
Theoretical |
2 |
3 |
|
|
2 |
Photovoltaic Systems: Analysis, Operation, and Design |
Theoretical |
2 |
3 |
|
|
3 |
Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation |
Theoretical |
2 |
3 |
|
|
4 |
Wind Energy Generation System |
Theoretical |
2 |
3 |
|
|
5 |
Integration of Alternative Energy Sources |
Theoretical |
2 |
3 |
|
|
6 |
Microprocessor and Microcontroller |
Theoretical |
2 |
3 |
Table No. 3: Elective Courses for the Smart Grids Stream at the Third Level
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No. |
Course Title |
Course Type |
Level |
Units |
|
|
1 |
Modeling and Simulation of Static Converters |
Theoretical |
3 |
3 |
|
|
2 |
Adaptive Protection Systems in Smart Grid |
Theoretical |
3 |
3 |
|
|
3 |
IOT and Smart Grids Communication |
Theoretical |
3 |
3 |
|
|
4 |
Modeling and Operation of Electrical Grids |
Theoretical |
3 |
3 |
|
|
5 |
Energy Management and Energy Efficiency of Buildings |
Theoretical |
3 |
3 |
|
|
6 |
DC Voltage Transmission and Distribution in Smart Grids |
Theoretical |
3 |
3 |
|
|
7 |
Data Acquisition Systems |
Theoretical |
3 |
3 |
Table No. 4: Elective Courses for Smart Grids at the Fourth Level
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No. |
Course Title |
Course Type |
Level |
Units |
|
|
1 |
Image Processing and Remote Sensing |
Theoretical |
4 |
3 |
|
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2 |
Satellite Communications |
Theoretical |
4 |
3 |
|
|
3 |
Advanced Wireless Communication |
Theoretical |
4 |
3 |
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|
4 |
Advanced Topics in Communication Engineering |
Theoretical |
4 |
3 |
|
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5 |
FACT's and Power Quality |
Theoretical |
4 |
3 |
