Module Characterization Form
Undergraduate curriculum Department of Electrical Engineering
August 2009
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1. Background1.1. Introduction
The diffusion of technology and knowledge is a salient feature
in the technological change, innovation and growth of the modern
society. Much attention is being given to the role of universities
in the development of nations. Universities all over the world are
playing a crucial role in producing competent professionals who
will be taking responsibility of the countrys technology and
resources. This goal of universities can be further fostered by a
strong link with the industries. A strong bond and relation between
universities and the industry helps not only in finding out
immediate solutions to prevailing challenges in the industry but
also will help in producing all rounded and sharp professionals who
will later be important assets to the development of the
country.
The background for this Electrical Engineering curriculum
emanates from the following important reasons: the current
situation of our nation towards engineering capacity building
program and to be in line with the setting up of Adama University
-frame work as a model university of the country. When we look at
the current situation of our university, it is expanding very
rapidly horizontally as well as vertically. A number of new schools
have been opened and the university is giving all to serve the
nation at its best. As part of the university community, Electrical
Engineering department is under big transformation process which
currently runs the previous phase-out TVET program and newly
established Engineering program that is geared to catch-up the
vision of the university being internationally recognized and
nationally Model University.
The department experienced a surge in enrolment of students in
the regular as well the continuing program, which reveals the fact
that the department offers students not only the excellence in
cutting-edge technological knowledge and applications, but also in
a multidisciplinary engineering background for the career that our
students have planned.
This interest and aspiration in our students as well as the
transformation process of Adama University being a model, motivates
the department for dynamic and positive changes in reshaping the
department's objectives in education and applied research. The
department also has plans to motivate the students to participate
in community based extracurricular activities, and to help them
contribute in societal problem solving.
The graduates of the Department have profound knowledge in basic
science, mathematics, social science besides the major studies of
communication systems, power systems, and control systems.
Electrical Engineering plays an important role in the
development of the country. The development of the energy,
communication, industrial and commercial sectors need
well-qualified Electrical Engineers. Therefore, the anticipated
curriculum in electrical engineering is drafted to suit the above
mentioned needs.
1.2. Visions of the DepartmentElectrical Engineering department
shall become a model department in the country which emphasizes
economic development and department-enterprise cooperation, and
model for excellence in teaching, learning and applied research to
play a leading role in building of the nation. 1.3. Missions of the
Department
To produce well-balanced engineers with up-to-date engineering
knowledge & skills, and high aspirations to excellence, poverty
alleviation and leadership.
To conduct and foster creative research by addressing the needs
of industry, government and the scientific community. To render
consultancy services to the community.
1.4. Short History of the DepartmentThe current Electrical
Engineering Department of Adama University emerged as
Electrical/Electronics Technology Department of the former Nazareth
Technical College (NTC) when the College was established in 1993.
Since then, the department had gone through a series of curricular
changes and the program continued until the commencement of the
Electrical Engineering degree program.
Within the past 14 years, the department consistently supplied
the market with some of the best technicians and technical teachers
who are now engaged in various businesses, industrial, educational
and research sectors in the nation.
2. Objectives
Due to wide spreading and fast change in the development and
application in the field of Electrical Engineering in the national
as well as international level, there is a need for revising the
currently running program with respect to the national and
international situation. The Department feels that much is expected
from it to bring about changes in the field of Electrical
Engineering in the country.
To-days Electrical Engineers must be able to find solutions to
new complex and challenging technical problems. So, they must have
strong scientific, technical and managerial skills and be able to
integrate technical concepts with practical applications.
2.1. General Objectives
To produce Engineers with full professional competence in fields
of Electrical Engineering.
To produce high level technical manpower which can participate
in the national and international development activities;
To carry out research in the areas of Electrical Engineering
which is relevant to the Country;
To render consultancy services to the community.
2.2. Specific Objectives
To prepare students for career opportunities in industry and
public services.
To provide fundamental knowledge in mathematics, sciences, and
engineering.
To provide skills for design, analysis and maintenance of
products and systems.
To provide implicit understanding of the social and ethical
responsibilities.
To enable graduates work as a team in addressing technical
problems which may be encountered in industry in real life.
To provide opportunity for workers in the field of electrical
engineering to upgrade their knowledge through a continuing
education evening program.
To engage students in research that offers optimal solutions to
technical problems in the industry, energy, communication and other
sectors.
3. The Curriculum
3.1. Rationale of the Curriculum
Engineering in general and Electrical Engineering in particular
is a highly dynamic field of study in that the rapid development of
the technology doesnt allow leaving academic curricula untouched
for a long time. Thus, to minimize the gap between the state of the
art and the teaching process and maintain the relevance and
educational standard, there is always a need for curricula
review.
The basic rationale for all of the Departments programs are the
prevailing conditions in the Country with respect to the needs for
professionals in this area and the future trends that are
developing in the demands for the profession. The Department has
been keenly following the developments in this regard both within
the Country and internationally. The following main points provide
some of the major facts and observations on which these programs
premised.
(b) Ethiopia, like many of the developing countries, is
essentially a user of products of Electrical Engineering
technology. The undergraduate program, which has matured through a
series of evolutionary changes over the years, was designed so as
to meet the needs of the main employers of the graduates in the
operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment
and machines. To meet these needs the program was made broad enough
to cover most major areas of electrical engineering such as power,
electronics, communications, and control without any particular
focus area. But it has now become necessary to look ahead to the
future needs of the country which calls for proficiency in
specialized areas and provide educational means to meet these
needs.
(c) The ongoing engineering capacity building program and the
transformation process of Adama University to be a model technical
university has urged the department to review the currently running
under graduate curriculum to its best level. Therefore, the
revision of the curricula has sought to address these through the
new Adama University setting up framework.
This newly developed Electrical Engineering degree program is a
5-year program, including industry internship semester, course
works and semester project which prepare graduates for careers as
professional engineers in areas of communication, control, and
power engineering. The training provided should be versatile and
enables graduates to work in research, design, development,
manufacturing, quality control, marketing, sales and technical
support, and as entrepreneurs and consultants.
The aim is to produce electrical engineers who are flexible
across various disciplines; and are able to apply their knowledge
and skills to lead multi-disciplinary teams to solve the
increasingly complex problems of the industry and technology.3.2.
Structure of the Curriculum
The new Electrical Engineering curriculum focuses on broad-based
training to provide flexibility of career choices and focused
training to provide competence in particular electrical engineering
profession. It finds balance between breadth and depth to provide a
solid foundation in the basic engineering, mathematics, electrical
engineering on one hand, and comprehensive training in humanities
and management on the other.
The assessment semester is intended to consolidate the students'
educational background for higher learning and further help them to
adapt to the system.
In the five consecutive semesters, after the common assessment
semester, all the students take courses mainly in the core
electrical engineering module. This provides them with a broad
background for all areas of electrical and electronic engineering.
At the end of the sixth semester, the students are expected acquire
a pass mark in all core Electrical Engineering courses to make sure
that they are ready for the focus area studies.
In the final two years, students are given the opportunity to
focus on one of the four areas, namely communication engineering,
electrical power engineering, and control engineering shown in the
flowchart.
Fig. 1: Semester Sequence for B.Sc. Curriculum
3.3. Categories of Courses
(a) Humanity and Social Science
This module has the following main objectives:
To help the students to know the responsibilities and duties of
a citizenship, so that their participation in the development of
democratic society becomes effective;
To create the power of critical thinking by providing the
techniques & methods for testing the correctness of many
different kind of reasoning including their own and thereby errors
are easily detected;
To develop effective ways of expressing themselves as well as
expressing the technical details in terms of speaking and writing
of English;
To understand the role of the cost effective methods of doing
every task the students are exposed to the role of economics in
society and the role of engineering economy;
To understand the role of managers, applicable to different
departments of various sectors.
(b) Engineering Science and Mathematics
This module helps the students
To understand and apply the various concepts of calculus,
differential equations, Linear algebra and various engineering
series and sequences.
To understand and express random events for representing the
behaviors of signals embedded in noises.
To be able to apply various Computational methods for modeling
technical operations.
To understand the fundamental concepts of Statics, and Dynamics
for engineering applications.
To understand and practice the representation in engineering
drawing.
(c) Core Electrical Engineering
This module is the heart of the curriculum, which provides
foundation for the electrical engineering. At later stage students
can take up the studies of specialization in any branch of
Electrical Engineering. Accordingly the module enables the
students:
To understand the fundamental concepts of electrical and
electronic engineering;
To understand the concept of computer architecture and
programming and apply to real life applications;
To understand and analyze electrical networks, signal, and
systems;
To understand the concept of various electrical machines and
drives;
To comprehend the digital signal processing techniques and bring
solution to the problems of real time signal;
To understand the microprocessors, micro controllers and
interfacing.
To understand the fundamentals of power, communication and
control system.
(d) Communication Engineering
Communication engineering involves the transfer of information
such as voice, music, data, videos or graphics, between people or
machines at different locations. On the completion of this module
the students will be able:
To get the exposure on the fundamentals of most commonly used
communication techniques in telecommunication and data
communication systems.
To understand the basic principles governing communication
systems;
To simulate communication systems, and test for their
performance;
To participate in research in the area of newly emerging
communication systems;
To design communication links;
To solve signal processing problems.
(e) Electrical Power Engineering
Power Engineering studies power system planning, design,
operation, protection and control. Students will gain basic
knowledge and economical aspects of electrical power generation,
transmission, distribution and utilization of electrical energy.
They will also study the economical aspects of power generation,
transmission and distribution systems. The module offer courses to
familiarize one with modern power system analysis, design,
planning, operation, control, and protection of power systems. At
the end of the module, the student is expected:
To understand all the components of a power system including
generation, transmission, and distribution. To participate in
research in the area of power system design/networking and bring
solutions in operational settings. To understand and apply the
emerging issues of renewable and alternating energy sources;
To solve power system problems.(f) Control Engineering
Control Engineering is one of the fast growing branches of
electrical engineering with the advent of electronics and
computer.
At the end of the module, the student is expected:
To analysis and design of practical industrial control systems.
To participate in research in the area of control, industrial
automation and instrumentation system. To solve industry problems
to maximum efficiency and productivity.(g) Introduction to
Engineering
During the assessment semester, just before the students
enrolled to specific department, a 2-credit course is given to
introduce the engineering profession as a whole and also to give
the students the opportunity to deal with the basic technical
skills from the wood work, metal work, electrical work and masonry
work. After the assessment semester, each department offers a
series of practice-oriented courses such as workshops and semester
projects.
(h) Semester Project
Semester projects are given in selected semesters to a group of
not more than three students that can have a load of 2-credit hours
in which the group has to present the results of the semester work
to staff of the Department. It is believed that students get
introduced to methods of problem solving, team work and
presentation skill before the B.Sc. thesis.
(i) Industry Internship
In industry internship students must be attached with an
industry for at least six months in order to get real world
experience in their field of study, which compliments their
education. The six months Internship Program benefits students by
providing an opportunity to:
1. Link theory to practice and get exposure to the world of
work.
2. Participate in well-scoped and devised projects.
3. Work with experienced engineers using new technologies and
facilities.
4. Develop a work discipline.
The pre-requisite for registration in the industry attachment
program is successful completion of all semesters before the
internship program.
At the end of their internship, the student and the internship
coach at the industry have to submit a report on the attachment
program, which is evaluated at the departmental committee with pass
or fail grade. Students who cannot obtain a pass mark for the
internship program will not be allowed to register for the next
semester. They will be advised to repeat the semester with the next
batch of students.
(j) B.Sc. Thesis
The B.Sc. Thesis is the final element in last semester of the
B.Sc. study program. The main goal of this course is to develop the
individual creativity and problem solving ability of graduates.
Students will receive an individual project specification from
various areas and work them out individually under the supervision
of faculty advisor and/or professional advisor from the industry.
The candidate use all the theoretical knowledge and practical skill
obtained during his/her study to solve the engineering problem in a
scientific way which includes problem analysis, solution,
verification, implementation, documentation, and presentation.
B.Sc. Thesis is defended in front of the official committee at the
end of the study. The pre-requisite for B.Sc. thesis registration
is successful completion of all courses taken before this
semester.4. Program Requirements
4.1. Admission into the Program
The current admission requirement into the program is successful
completion of the assessment semester. In addition to this
individual interest and the criteria may be set forth by the
department each year depending on the prevailing situations. 4.2.
Examination Requirements
At the end of each semester, the student is required to sit for
final examination provided that he/she fulfill the attendance
requirement (minimum 80% for lectures and tutorials, 100% for
practical exercises), sit for mid examination, submitted all
assignment/projects/coursework/laboratory report in the due time
depending on the nature of the course.
4.3. Graduation Requirements
The minimum total credit hours required for graduation is as
shown in the table bellow and the:
(a) overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA)
(b) CGPA for the core electrical engineering courses
(c) CGPA for focus area courses
Each of the above GPAs must be at least 2.0 for successful
completions.
Focus areaECTSCredit hour
Communication300167
Power300167
Control300168
4.4. Degree Nomenclature
The degree awarded to a student who has completed all the
required courses in the four streams of the program reads,
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
(Communication)
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power)
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
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4.5. Teaching-Learning Methods and Materials
The basic teaching method is lecture supported by tutorial,
design projects, practical laboratory exercises and, in some cases,
by simulation, e-learning, educational tours, and Audio-visual
aids. Students are assigned to work on design projects to enable
them enhance innovative and independent working ability. The
industry internship is also an integral part of the
teaching-learning process. Students are provided with handouts,
soft copies, and teaching materials.4.6. Quality Assurance
Quality assurance can be used as an instrument to improve the
system continuously, install accountability and enable
compatibility with other higher education systems. The quality of
the program is assessed in terms of the instruction performance and
impact of program on the quality of graduates. The following
factors help to ensure the quality of the education: In order to
maintain the level of courses, course description are prepared in
detail containing course objectives, learning outcome, course
outline, textbooks, references and laboratory tasks.
With regard to instruction performance, in line with the
University policy, student evaluations are taken into account. The
feedbacks from the students are used to improve the quality of
instruction.
Examinations are assessed by the School Examination Committee
(SEC) to verify the level, fairness, and significance of course
instructions.
Industry feedback will be an integral part of the process of
quality assurance. The quality of graduates is measured with the
feedback obtained from the employers and stakeholders who are the
immediate beneficiaries of the program.
The graduates who are able to rate their own confidence in
meeting the challenges they encounter after graduation can be used
as a feed back to check and balance the quality of the program.
As part of quality management system the schools studies
committee (SSC) is in charge of initial design and continuous
revise/update of curricula and related regulations.5. Program
Composition
The first six common semesters composed of courses from the
three basic course categories: humanity and basic sciences,
engineering science and mathematics, and core electrical
engineering. The last four semesters are allotted for focus area
modules. The categories are:
(a) Humanity and social science course categories (9.58 %)
(b) Engineering science and mathematics categories (27.54 %)
(c) Core electrical engineering categories (36.53%)
(d) Focus area categories:
Communication (31.74 %)
Power (31.74 %)
Control (32.14 %)
The focus area course categories include the B.Sc. Thesis and
the Industry Internship. A student is expected to choose one of the
three focus areas at the end of the sixth semester. The four-digit
course (EEng-xxxx) numbering system allows one to identify the year
(the first digit) and the semester (the last two digits, odd for
first semester and even for the second semester) a particular
course is offered as well as to which module the course belongs
(the second digit 0 for humanity and social science, 1 for
engineering science and mathematics, 2 for core electrical
engineering, 3 for communication, 4 for power, and 5 for
control).6. Professional Profile
Electrical Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals
with the technology of electricity and electronics, especially the
design and application of electronic circuit, equipment for power
generation and distribution, machine control, communications, and
computer systems and applications.6.1. General Activities
Electrical engineering covers the broadest spectrum of
activities among the engineering disciplines:
(a) Research and Development
Developing of new products on existing or new technologies.
Applied research on new technologies and improving the existing
technology.
(b) Design
Designing of required system and /or devices for indigenization
(modifying).
Designing of interface unit to adapt existing devices with new
system.
Modifying existing system to enhance its utilization.
(c) Production/Manufacturing: Supervising, modifying and
optimizing manufacturing process to improve cost effective yields
with quality.
(d) Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Understanding the procedures as given in manual of manufacturer,
able to install, operate and maintain the systems.
(e) Sales, Consultation and Purchase
Sales person for National/ International Companies.
Consulting Companies to optimize the price-performance of
systems.
Defining and justifying the requirements for sales and
purchase
(f) Analysis and Testing
Analyzing and developing test set-ups for testing system/devices
to assess the quality, safety and reliability of performance of the
system.
Trouble shooting and repairing the system.6.2. Basic Abilities,
Skills
Able to understand the state of art techniques, devices,
software, and protocols.
Proceeding in methodical approach to solve problems.
Being a team member communicative, cooperative and
transparent.
Working independently and assuming responsibility.
Leading, motivating and caring professionals.
Managing the project, productions, manpower and resources cost
effectively.
Learning life-long, improving the skills and exploring new
areas.
Observing national and international standards and
regulation.
6.3. Engineering Knowledge
Fundamental knowledge in engineering mathematics.
Fundamental knowledge in physics, electromagnetic fields,
semiconductors, electrical materials, thermodynamics, statics and
dynamics.
Knowledge in electrical machines, electronic analogue and
digital circuits, signal & system, measurements, control,
microprocessor and communication.
Knowledge in computer hardware and software.
6.4. Profiles for Streams (Focus Areas)
The following streams (focus areas) of EE are identified as very
important for the development of the country.
(a) Communication Engineer
Design and implement electronic communication systems based on
accepted international standards.
Model electronic communication systems to evaluate design
performance.
Develop evaluation and selection criteria for electronic
communication components.
Sets up standards to evaluate performance, reliability,
functionality of equipments, circuitry, and prototype or production
model.
Analyzes and interprets test data.
Check functioning of newly installed electronic communication
equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating
conditions.
Provide software-tools for information processing.
Integrate hardware and software to build working electronic
communication systems.
Develop and maintain communication transmission and switching
equipment.
Train his/her subordinates and other professionals.
Manage and plan projects tailored to electronics communication
systems.
Communicate his/her work in appropriate formats (written, oral,
and graphical) and critically evaluate materials presented by
others.
Develop project proposal, design and
implementation/management.(b) Electrical Power Engineer
Conduct research to make a significant contribution to
developing new methods and new technology for efficient and
environmentally friendly transmission, distribution and proper
control and protection systems. Make investigation and analysis on
the application of electrical machines, transformers and other
power devices.
Conduct research on secure operation of electrical power
systems, economics of electrical utilities, real time electricity
pricing and control of the system. Design and development of power
plants (thermal, hydro, and non-conventional power plants) and
development of protection and control of electrical systems.
Design and development of electrical machines, devices and
components for generation, transmission, distribution, switchgear
and protection systems.
Design and development of renewable energy systems (solar, wind,
etc.)
Design and development of electrical appliances for industrial,
commercial, medical and utility services and as well static power
converters.
Understand the installation and operation procedures of
electrical systems, machines and devices as given in the manuals
supplied by manufacturers.
Operate electrical systems and machines.
Carry out maintenance work as and when required.
Design, analysis, construction, installation, operation and
maintenance of electrical machines and drives.
(c) Electrical Control Engineer
Design, develop and implement microprocessor/microcontroller
based control systems.
Study, design, simulate and implement automated systems on
traditional systems for the achievement of efficient operation and
control of systems.
Operate electrical systems and carry out maintenance work as and
when required.
Design, develop and analyze of control and instrumentation
system applied for monitoring, data acquisition and data analysis
of electrical and non-electrical systems including digital,
analogue, robust and higher order controllers.
Plan, produce, install, implement, operate and maintain the
control and instrumentation systems.
7. The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
The conventional credit system used in higher education systems
is mainly based on student contact hours in class and laboratory
sessions. A new system of credit system is introduced that takes
the extra hours a student spends for the course in addition to
lectures, tutorials, and laboratory activities. In ECTS credits are
values, allocated to course units, to describe the student workload
required to complete a course including attending lectures,
seminars, independent and private study, preparation of projects
and examinations. In this revised curriculum, the ECTS equivalent
of the old credit system has been estimated and shown for each
course in the course breakdown. In ECTS, one credit stands for
25-30 hours of work activity. A semester study within this system
is set at 30 ECTS points (750-900 hours).
8. Course list per category
8.1. Humanity and social science category (20 ECTS/17 Crs)
Course NoCourse TitleECTSCredit
EnLa-201Communicative English 43
EnLa-202Basic writing skill 43
EEng-3112Research Methods and Presentation 31
Econ-101Introduction to Economics 43
Phil-101 Introduction to Logic 33
CvEt-201Civic and Ethics33
Sub-Total2116
8.2. Engineering Science and Mathematics Course Categories (63
ECTS/37 Crs)
Course NoCourse TitleECTSCredit
MEng-1011Introduction to Engineering Drawing 63
CEng-1002 Engineering Mechanics (Statics)53
MEng-1002Engineering mechanics (Dynamics)53
MEng-2308Engineering Thermodynamics 53
Math-131Applied Mathematics I64
Math-132Applied Mathematics II64
Math-231 Applied Mathematics III64
Phys-242Applied Modern Physics 53
IT-1001Introduction to Computing 53
IT-1302Programming Fundamental 43
IT-2301Object Oriented Programming 53
GEng-1011General Engineering Skills 21
MEng-5911Quality management53
-----------Entrepreneurship43
MEng-5908Industrial Management & Eng. Economy43
Sub-Total 7346
8.3. Core Electrical Engineering Course Categories
Course NoCourse TitleECTSCredit
EEng-1202 Fundamental of Electrical Engineering 85
EEng-2201Applied Electronics I64
EEng-2203Application Software for Electrical Eng.41
EEng-2202Applied Electronics II64
EEng-1204Electrical Workshop Practice I31
EEng-3203Electrical Workshop Practice II42
EEng-2208Signals and Systems Analysis 54
EEng-2210Electromagnetic Field 53
EEng-3201Digital Logic Design 64
EEng-3202Computer Architecture & Organization 53
EEng-2204Introduction to Electrical Machines 64
EEng-3205Electrical Materials and Technology 53
EEng-3206Introduction to Control Engineering 64
EEng-3209Network Analysis & Synthesis 63
EEng-3208Digital Signal Processing 53
EEng-3204Power Systems I 53
EEng-3207Probability & Random Processes 43
EEng-2206Computational Methods 43
EEng-3210Introduction to Communication Systems 64
Sub-Total9961
9. Distribution of courses per semester
Year I, Semester I (common semester)
Course no Course title ECTSCr.Lec.Lab.Tut.H.S.
GEng-1011General Engineering Skills 21-3-1
MEng-1011Introduction to Engineering Drawing 6323-7
IT-1001Introduction to Computing 5323-5
EnLa-201 Communicative English 4323-4
Math-231Applied Mathematics I644-26
CEng-1002Engineering Mechanics (Statics)532035
CvEt-201Civic and Ethics333-- 4
Total 3120
Year I, Semester II
Course no Course title ECTSCr.Lec.Lab.Tut.H.S.
EEng-1202Fundamental of Electrical Engineering 853337
EnLa-202Basic writing skill 433005
Phil-101 Introduction to Logic 333--3
EEng-1204Electrical Workshop Practice I 310303
Math-232Applied Mathematics II644026
MEng-1002 Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics)532-3 5
Total 2919
Year II, Semester I
Course no Course title ECTSCr.Lec.Lab.Tut.H.S.
EEng-2201Applied Electronics I642334
Phys-242Applied Modern Physics 532-35
EEng-2203Application Software for Electrical Eng.41-3-5
Math-331 Applied Mathematics III644-26
Econ-101 Introduction to Economics 433005
IT-1302Programming Fundamental 4323-3
Total 2918
Year II, Semester II
Course no Course title ECTSCr.Lec.Lab.Tut.H.S.
EEng-2202Applied Electronics II642334
EEng-2210Electromagnetic Field532-35
EEng-2208Signals and Systems Analysis 543-34
EEng-2204Introduction to Electrical Machine 642334
EEng-2206Computational Methods 4323-3
MEng-2308 Engineering Thermodynamics 532-35
Total 3121
Year III, Semester I
Course no Course title ECTSCr.Lec.Lab.Tut.H.S.
EEng-3207Probability & Random Processes 432-33
EEng-3201Digital Logic Design 642334
IT-2301 Object Oriented Programming 5323-5
EEng-3203Electrical Workshop Practice II4213-4
EEng-3205Electrical Materials and Technology 532-35
EEng-3209Network Analysis & Synthesis 632-37
Total 3018
Year III, Semester II
Course no Course title ECTSCr.Lec.Lab.Tut.H.S.
EEng-3202Computer Architecture and Organization 532-35
EEng-3204Power Systems I 5323-5
EEng-3206Introductions to Control Engineering 642334
EEng-3210Introduction to Communication Systems 642334
EEng-3208Digital Signal Processing 5323-5
Geng 1013Research Methods and Presentation 31--33
Total 3018
9.1. Communication Engineering FocusYear IV, Semester I
Course no Course title ECTSCr.Lec.Lab.Tut.H.S.
EEng-4501Introduction to Instrumentation 532-35
EEng-4303Communication Systems 5323-5
EEng-4305EM Waves and Guide Structures 432-33
EEng-4507Microcomputers & Interfacing 532-35
IT-2101Data Structures4323-3
EEng-4309Antenna and Radio Wave Propagation432-33
EEng-4311Semester Project-I31-3-3
Total 3019
Year IV, Semester II
Course no Course title ECTSCr.Lec.Lab.Tut.H.St. hour
EEng-47026-Month Industry Internship 30P/F----
Year V, SemesterI
Course no Course title ECTSCr.Lec.Lab.Tut.H.S.
EEng-5303Telecommunication Networks 5323-5
EEng-5305Switching and Intelligent Networks421-34
EEng-5307Microwave Devices and Systems 5323-5
EEng-5301Semester Project II52-6-4
EEng-5309Optics and Optical Communication 5323-5
MEng-5911Quality Management 532-35
Total 2916
Year V, Semester II
Course no Course title ECTSCr.Lec.Lab.Tut.H.S.
EEng-5304Wireless and Mobile Communication 5323-5
EEng-5302Data Communication and Computer Networks 6323-7
EEng-5908Industrial Management and Engineering Economy
432-33
------------Entrepreneurship 432-24
EEng-5306B.Sc. Thesis 126-18-6
Total 3118
9.2. Electrical Power Engineering Focus.
Year IV, Semester I
Course NoCourse titleECTSCr.LEC.LAB.TUTH.S
EEng -4501Introduction to Instrumentation5323-5
EEng -4403Electrical Installation432-33
EEng -4411Semester Project- I 31-3-3
EEng -4409Electrical Machines5323-5
EEng -4509Modern Control Systems4323-3
EEng -4513Power Electronics4323-3
EEng -4413Energy Conversion and Rural Electrification532-35
Total3019
Year-IV, Semester IICourse NoCourse
titleECTSCr.LEC.LAB.TUTH.S
EEng -47026- Month Industry Internship30P/F
Year V, Semester I
Course NoCourse titleECTSCr.LEC.LAB.TUTH.S
EEng -5501Electric Drives5323-5
EEng -5403Power Systems II5323-5
EEng -5405Hydropower Engineering532-35
EEng -5401Semester Project-II52-6-4
EEng -5409Power System Planning and Operation532-35
MEng -5911Quality Management532-35
Total3017
Year V, Semester II
Course NoCourse titleECTSCr.LEC.LAB.TUTH.S
EEng -5402Power System Protection and Control532-35
EEng -5404Computer Applications in Power Systems5213-6
MEng -5908Industrial Management and Engineering Economy
432-33
------Entrepreneurship432-24
EEng -5406B.Sc. Thesis126-18-6
Total3017
9.3. Control Engineering Focus.
Year IV, Semester I
Course NoCourse titleECTSCrs. Lec.Lab.Tut.H.S
EEng-4501Introduction to Instrumentation 5323-5
EEng-4507Microcomputers and Interfacing5323-5
EEng-4405Electrical Installation43 2-33
EEng-4509Modern Control Systems432-33
EEng-4409Electrical Machines5323-5
EEng-4513Power Electronics4323-3
EEng-4511Semester Project-I31-3-3
Total3019
Year IV, Semester II
Course no Course title ECTSCr.Lec.Lab.Tut.H.S.
EEng-47026-Month Industry Internship 30P/F----
Year V, Semester I
Course NoCourse titleECTSCrs. Lec.Lab.TutH.S
EEng-5501Electric Drives5323-5
EEng-5505Instrumentation Engineering4323-3
EEng-5507Process Control Fundamentals6323-7
EEng-5509Semester Project-II52-6-4
EEng-5503Digital Control Systems532-35
MEng-5911Quality Management532-35
Total3017
Year V, Semester IICourse NoCourse titleECTSCrs.
Lec.Lab.Tut.H.S.
EEng-5502Introduction to Robotics and Industrial
Automation53
2
3-
5
MEng-5908Industrial Management and Engineering Economy
432-33
EEng-5504Embedded Systems5323-5
------Entrepreneurship432-24
EEng-5506B.Sc. Thesis126-18-6
Total3018
10. Module Characterization Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 1General Engineering Skill
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
To enable students understand the constructive interrelation of
natural & social sciences as well as business and art to
engineering and their positive impact on the socioeconomic aspect
of a society.
Understand the methods and techniques of reading and
representing technical objects using engineering drawings.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Understand interrelations and distinction among engineering,
science and technology - R&D in engineering;
Know technical professional levels: qualifications, duties &
responsibilities of technicians, technologists and engineers
(carrier structures and levels);
Know engineering disciplines - Civil, Mechanical, Chemical,
Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Computer, Biomedical,
Aeronautic and Space;
Understand specific roles of electrical engineers in the
engineering profession;
Understand engineering professional ethics and moral issues -
engineering for civil and military applications;
Learn Descriptive Geometry,
Able to prepare and read One-D, 2-D and 3-D of technical
objects.
Total ECTS of the module8
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
GEng-1011General Engineering Skill2
MEng-1011Introduction to Engineering Drawing6
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 2Applied Mathematics
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
Introduce students to mathematical computation, realisation and
visualisation.
Help students to begin to develop the skill of analysing
problems in a rational (rigorous, logical) and methodical
manner.
Motivate the comprehension and use of important analytical
concepts, calculus methods and linear mathematics fundamental to
engineering.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Use linear-algebraic methods for solving applied problems,
Carry out calculations using complex numbers, calculus, vector
calculus, analytic geometry.
Total ECTS of the module12
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
Math 231Applied Mathematics I6
Math 232Applied Mathematics II6
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 3Advanced Mathematics and Statistics
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
Develop a solid understanding of the higher mathematical
methods, which are very useful for research and engineering
problem-solving.
Grasp the basic concepts and methods of the theory of
probability and mathematical statistics, to master sufficiently the
mathematical apparatus and applying it for solving concrete
physical problems
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Use mathematical methods of partial differential equations,
complex variable theory, Z-transforms, Fourier series, Fourier
transforms.
Introduce to Probability Theory: Probability models and axioms,
Conditional probability; Independence. Random Variables and
Probability Distributions and Densities; Discrete and Continuous
random variables; Expectations, variances and moments. Two and more
random variables and their joint distributions. Correlation and
covariance;
Understand parameter estimation and prediction. Transforms and
spectral density.
Total ECTS of the module15
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
Math-331Applied Mathematics III6
EEng-3207Probability and Random Processes4
EEng-2206Computational Methods5
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 4Engineering Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
This module provides the students understanding of the
principles and methods of mechanics static and kinematics, to
develop the ability to formulate and solve engineering mechanics
problems in a systematic manner.
Understand and use the concept of thermodynamics in describing
and analyzing various energy conversion systems.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Understand vector and scalar treatment of coplanar and
noncoplanar force systems.
Understand resultants, equilibrium, friction, second moments of
areas, principal second moments of area, radius of gyration,
internal forces, shear and bending moment diagrams.
Particle and rigid body kinematics, Newtons laws of motion,
kinetics of plane motion, rigid body problems using work-energy,
linear, and angular impulse-momentum principles, vibrations.
Understand the concept of energy and its various forms.
Understand and be able to use constitutive relationships
relating state variables.
Understand and be able to use the conservation of mass, Newtons
second law, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics on a
fixed mass systems to predict the performance of energy-system
components;.
Understand and be able to use the continuity, the momentum
equation, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics on
control-volume systems to predict the performance of energy-system
components;
Total ECTS of the module15
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
CEng-1002Engineering Mechanics (Statics)5
MEng-1002Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics)5
MEng-2308Engineering Thermodynamics5
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 5Humanity
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
This module is important to develop human and cultural aspect of
a person.
Introduce the students to basic ethical principles and to apply
this information to the moral and ethical problems to which
engineers face.
Gives students the principles of engineering economics.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Understand human relations, societal interactions, human rights
and societal laws.
Discuss about moral and ethic and reinforce these basic concepts
in the students.
Total ECTS of the module10
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
Phil-101Introduction to Logic3
Econ-101Introduction to Economics4
CvEt-201Civics and Ethics3
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 6Language
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
This module focuses on developing communication skill of
engineers.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Improve normative interaction of engineers or other
professionals.
Learn skill of oral communication and report writing.
Total ECTS of the module8
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EnLa-201Communicative English4
EnLa-202Basic Writing Skill4
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 7Entrepreneurship and Communication Skill
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
Develop students capacity in scientific research.
Enable students understand the constructive interrelation of
natural & social sciences as well as business and art to
engineering and their positive impact on the socioeconomic aspect
of a society. Prepare students for career positions in supervision
and management of technology oriented industries.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Give insights from management sciences like strategy,
organization, marketing and information management, will be applied
to the cases.
Understand economics, production, distribution, and material
handling. Understand the principles and processes of engineering
management.
Develop an understanding of the principles and practices of
engineering management. Equip graduates with knowledge of various
statistical and quality improvement techniques.
Provide graduates the technical knowledge necessary to supervise
quality management projects.
Understand methodologies/techniques and process of doing
research projects.
Learn presentation skills both in written and oral form
with/without the aid of audiovisual equipment.
Total ECTS of the module16
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
MEng-5911Quality Management5
EEng-3112Research Methods and Presentation3
MEng-5908Industrial Management and Engineering Economy4
MEng-----Entrepreneurship4
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 8Basics of Electrical Engineering
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
Focuses on giving students with the basics of modern physics and
the Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering knowledge, which is the
foundation for Electrical Engineering.Short narrative on the aims
and characteristics of the module
Provides students with modern theory of physics which will be
background for understanding electrical engineering concepts.
Gives the students theoretical background for understanding
Electrical Engineering.
Enable students to understand and apply the fundamental and
derived circuit laws and theorems to the analysis of dc and steady
state poly-phase ac circuits.
Provides students also with some practical hands-on exercise in
Electrical Engineering areas. Understand and quantify the
electrical effects of static charge distributions in vacuum and
material body.
Apply the laws governing electrostatic to different charge
distributions
Understand and quantify the effects of charges moving with
uniform velocity.
Understand the elements of electrodynamics and Maxwells
equations.
Understand basic concepts of electromagnetic circuits as they
relate to voltages, currents, and physical forces induced in
conductors.
Total ECTS of the module23
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng-1202Fundamental of Electrical Engineering8
Phys 242Applied Modern Physics5
EEng -2210Electromagnetic Fields5
EEng -3205Electrical Materials and Technology5
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 9Electrical Workshop
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
Enable students to have practical exposure to working
environment in electrical engineering.
Enable students to understand the construction, control and
maintenance of electrical machines and maintain computers and know
PCB fabrication procedure.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Learn workshop safety rules, general soldering techniques and
internal installation practice.
Maintain electrical motors Learn PCB fabrication techniques.
Total ECTS of the module7
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng-1204Electrical Workshop Practice I3
EEng-3203Electrical Workshop Practice II4
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 10Electronics
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
Introduce the students to semiconductor devices, synthesis and
analysis of analogue and digital electronics.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Introduce students to the basic concepts of Semiconductor
Devices.
Discuss basic concepts of electronic circuits with the aid of
characteristic curves.
Introduce bipolar junction transistors, Field effect transistor,
and multistage amplifiers.
Understand fundamentals of digital system components and their
design
Understand the design of Amplifiers, Oscillators, Digital
electronics
Total ECTS of the module12
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng-2201 Applied Electronics I6
EEng -2202Applied Electronics II6
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 11Electrical Machines and Drives
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
Introduces students to the methods of calculating
electromagnetic fields, analysis of electrical machines, electrical
Drives, and to the physical behaviours of electrical engineering
materials.Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Understand and gain insight into principles of operation &
construction of transformer, induction machines, D.C. machines, and
synchronous machines.
Learn and understand analytical models for transformers and
electrical rotating machines and analyze operation characteristics
of the machines.
Understand elements and characteristics, and operation
principles of electric drives
Be able to select drive elements and develop drive system for
common industrial driven units
Total ECTS of the module16
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng -2204Introduction to Electrical Machines 6
EEng -4409Electrical Machines5
EEng -5501Electric Drives5
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 12Signals and Network Analysis
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
Introduce and to develop the concept of discrete-time signal
processing for signal analysis and design of passive and active
electric networks and filters.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Enable students to understand and apply the representation,
classification, characterization and analysis of signals and
systems in time and frequency domains.
Understand and apply the techniques of odelling, analysis,
design and synthesis of 1- and 2- port passive and active electric
networks and filters in a classical and a modern approach
Total ECTS of the module11
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng -2208Signals and Systems Analysis5
EEng -3209Network Analysis & Synthesis6
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 13Introduction to computing and Programming
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
The module is directed towards learning the fundamentals of
computer components and designing computer programs.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Familiarize students with components of computers.
Define common terminologies used in programming.
Explain the steps, tools and technical approaches involved in
program design.
Use the techniques of program design to develop programs that
solve real life problems.
Utilize advanced concepts of programming to provide better
solutions.
Total ECTS of the module9
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
IT -1001Introduction to computing4
IT-2301Object Oriented Programming5
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 14Digital Electronics and Computer
Architecture
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
Introduce students with principles of Digital Systems and
Computer Architecture & Organization, which are foundations for
understanding advanced computer hardware structure.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Study property and realization of the various logic gates.
To make the student able to design Combinational and Sequential
circuits. Introduce the architecture and organization of a computer
system and its components
Design and simulate a basic computer system.
Total ECTS of the module11
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng -3201Digital Logic Design 6
EEng -3202Computer Architecture & Organization5
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 15Communication and Signal Processing
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
Give a strong background in wave propagation, communication
systems engineering, signal processing applications.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Understand and quantify the effects of accelerated charges in
producing time-varying electromagnetic waves.
Be able to derive- from Maxwells equations- the governing
equations for EM wave propagation, RF transmission lines,
rectangular waveguides and resonant cavities.
Enable students to analyze the performance of receivers in the
presence of noise.
To enable the student design optimum receivers and introduce
them to the theory of information and coding.
Understand the different analog and digital linear and
non-linear modulation and demodulation techniques that are common
to many communication systems
Introduce students to methods of discrete-time signals and
systems representation and analysis
Introduce to design methods and realization structures of
discrete-time systems.
To enable the student design optimum receivers and introduce
them to the theory of information and coding.
Total ECTS of the module25
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng -3210Introduction to Communication Systems 6
EEng -3208Digital Signal Processing 5
EEng -4303Communication Systems5
EEng -4305EM Waves and Guide Structures4
EEng -5307Microwave Devices and Systems5
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 16Telecommunication Networks and Antenna
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
The module is intended to advance the general knowledge of
current data communication technology with emphasis on wireless,
mobile, optical communication and as well as multiple access
methods, design of analog filters.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Understand the major features of the today's most popular
telecommunication networks as well as the forthcoming ones
Understand and quantify how antennas launch electromagnetic
waves into the surrounding medium.
Understand types of antennas and describe their radiation
characteristics.
Have gained insight into how radio waves (Ground waves, Sky
waves, Line of Sight waves, etc.) propagate in to space.
Introduces functional concepts of optical fibers and their
applications in communications.
Understand digital communications over wireless mobile channels
and their associated performance.
Understand the design of analog filters.
Total ECTS of the module23
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng -5305Switching and Intelligent Networks4
EEng -5303Telecommunication Networks5
EEng -4309Antennas and Radio Wave Propagation4
EEng -5309Optics and Optical Communication 5
EEng -5304Wireless & Mobile Communication5
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 17Power Systems
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
The course is designed to provide students with insight into
fundamentals of energy conversion, electrical power engineering,
hydropower engineering and practice of rural electrification.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Understand fundamentals of power systems, AC and DC
transmission, single-phase and three-phase transmission, complex
power, structure of a power system, introduction to power
transformers, representation of power system components,
transmission line parameters, and mechanical design of transmission
lines, characteristic and performance of power transmission lines.
Be able to analyze power system transients, surge phenomenon,
generation of switching over-voltages on transmission lines, Power
system stability, Load flow studies, economic load dispatch,
optimal operation of generators on a bus-bar, HVDC transmission,
principle of AC/DC conversion.
Introduce technologies of conventional and non-conventional
power plants, renewable energy resources and technologies.
Give an insight into planning and design of small scale and
off-grid electrical power systems.
Introduce techniques and methods of planning and designing rural
electrification.
Total ECTS of the module19
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng -4403Electrical Installation4
EEng -3204Power Systems I5
EEng -4413Energy Conversion & Rural Electrification5
EEng -5403Power Systems II5
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 18Power System Design and Application
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
This module is designed to provide students about planning,
design and computer application in electrical power system.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Understand load forecasting techniques, basics design concepts
of generating stations, switchyards, and transmission lines.
Learn and understand Carry out cost analysis of generation
systems.
Calculate transmission losses for a power system.
Learn and understand the concepts and terminology used in
interchange evaluation and Power pools issues.
Understand the operating principles and design considerations
protective devices and protection systems.
Provide understanding of Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) system
Provide understanding and insight into on-line and real-time
applications of computers in voltage and excitation control,
automatic generation control (AGC) and economic dispatch
control
Give insight into computer aided protection and application of
DSP to protection of power systems. Gain insight into concepts of
hydropower engineering.
Provide knowledge of planning, design and development of hydro
electric power plants.
Total ECTS of the module18
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng -5405Hydropower Engineering5
EEng -5409Power System Planning & Operation5
EEng -5402Power System Protection & Control5
EEng -5404Computer Applications in Power Systems5
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 19Control systems
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
This module is designed to give students fundamental knowledge
and skill in Control systems which is an important area of
electrical engineering education.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Develop basic skills of utilizing mathematical tools needed to
analyze and design classical linear dynamic control systems.
Get real-world experience in control systems problems, design,
and implementation.
Familiarize students with modern control systems.
Understand the desired operating characteristics of various
industrial driven units
Total ECTS of the module15
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng -3206Introduction to Control Engineering6
EEng -4509Modern Control System4
EEng -5503Digital Control Systems5
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 20Industrial Process and Power Electronics
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
The module is directed towards learning the fundamentals of
industrial process control and Power Electronics.Short narrative on
the aims and characteristics of the module
Define common terminologies used in process control.
Explain the steps, tools and technical approaches involved in
control.
Utilize advanced concepts of control to provide better
solutions. Analyze and compare commercial instruments and.
Total ECTS of the module19
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng -4501Introduction to Instrumentation5
EEng -5505Instrumentation Engineering4
EEng -4513Power Electronics 4
EEng-5501Electric Drives5
Eeng -5507Process control Fundamentals6
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 21Microcomputer & Networking
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
This module is designed to provide students with the basics of
microelectronic, microcomputers organization, instruction set and
interfacing with peripheral devices and as well with the design of
integrated circuit, microprocessors and knowledge of computer
networking.Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Understand the basic concepts realization of microelectronic
devices and circuits
Familiarize the basics of microcomputers register level
organization, instruction set and peripheral devices interfacing,
interface hardware to the personal computers and design
microprocessors.
Be able to use mathematical methods and circuit analysis models
in analysis of CMOS digital electronics circuits, including logic
components and their interconnections.
Be able to complete a significant VLSI design project having a
set of objective criteria and design constraints.
Modeling of microelectronic devices, basic microelectronic
circuit analysis and design.
Provide basic computer communication and networking
knowledge.
Total ECTS of the module15
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
IT-2101Data Structures4
EEng -4507Microcomputers & Interfacing5
EEng -5302Data Comm. & Computer Networks6
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 22Embedded System and Robotics
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
This module is designed to provide students a working knowledge
of Embedded Systems and Robotics.
Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the
module
Introduce the basic concept of embedded systems, hardware and
firmware designs
Introduce Robot Fundamentals; Mechanisms and Actuators, Sensors
and Detectors; Robot Applications and Programming.
Total ECTS of the module10
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng -5504Embedded Systems5
EEng -5502Intro. to Robotics & Industrial Automation5
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 23Internship and Project
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
It is believed that students get introduced to methods of
problem solving, team work and presentation skill before the B.Sc.
thesis. This module is intended to introduce students to practical
aspects of Electrical- Electronic Engineering.
In industry internship students must be attached with an
industry for six months in order to get real world experience in
their field of study, which compliments their education. Short
narrative on the aims and characteristics of the module
Introduce/enhance practical skill in basic electrical
engineering.
Develop skills in group working.
Link theory to practice in the workplace doing real project.
Participate in well-scoped and devised projects.
Work with experienced engineers using new technologies and
facilities.
Develop a work discipline.
Total ECTS of the module38
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng -4702Industry Internship30
EEng -4311/4411,4511Semester Project I3
EEng 5301/5401/5509Semester Project II5
Adama University
School of Engineering and Information technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Module Number 24B.Sc. Thesis
Rationale and objective of the module
Justification of the module
The B.Sc. Thesis is the final element of the B.Sc. study
program. The main goal of this course is to develop the individual
creative and problem solving ability of graduates. Students will
receive an individual project specification from various areas and
work them out individually under the supervision of faculty advisor
or/and professional advisor from the industry. The candidate use
all the theoretical knowledge and practical skill he obtained
during his/her study to solve the engineering problem in a
scientific way which includes problem analysis, solution,
verification, implementation, documentation, and presentation.
B.Sc. Thesis is defended in front of the official committee at the
end of the study. Short narrative on the aims and characteristics
of the module
The course is designed to provide students with the capacity to
solve engineering problems using the scientific methods. It helps
to test students ability and capacity in using his knowledge to
solve real world engineering problems. It is a medium and a means
to strengthen the linkage with the industry and solve the problem
of the industry.
Total ECTS of the module12
Courses of the Module
Course NumberCourse NameECTS
EEng -53/54/5506B.Sc. Thesis12
Department of Electrical Engineering
Adama University, School of Engineering and Information
TechnologiesSERVICES COURSE TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS
Course Number EEng-2802
Course TitleBasic Electricity and Electronics
Degree ProgramBSc in Electrical Engineering
ModuleGeneral Engineering Skills
Module CoordinatorN.N.
LecturerN.N.
ECTS Credits3
Contact Hours (per week)4
Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired To
familiarize non-major students with the fundamental dc and ac
circuits as well as basic electronic devices and circuit;
To equip students with capabilities of easy further exploration,
understanding and application of underlying electrical and
electronic principles in engineering systems.
Course Description/Course Contents Introduction
DC Circuit Analysis
Electric circuits & Components
Electric sources (ideal/real; independent/dependent)
Measurement of electrical variables
Kirchhoff's laws (KVL & KCL)
Circuits simplifications and Analysis
Linearity and the superposition principle
Thevenin's and Norton's theorems
Steady State Single Phase AC Circuit Analysis
Sinusoidal terminologies - sinusoidal voltages and currents
Instantaneous, average and effective (rms) values
Sinusoids and phasors - review of complex algebra
Active(average), reactive and apparent powers; power factor
Power factor correction
Introduction to Semiconductor Devices
Brief historical development of electronics
Diode applications in rectification and regulated power
supply
The Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
Transistor Characteristics, Biasing and, Applications
Switching and Amplifier Circuits;
Field Effect Transistors and Applications Other Electronic
Devices and Applications
Pre-requisitesNone
SemesterII/2
Status of CourseCompulsory
Teaching & Learning MethodsLecture , Demonstration
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading SystemAssignment (20%),
Mid-semester Examination (30%),
Final examination (50%)
Attendance Requirements75% lecture attendance
LiteratureTextbook
W.H. Hyte , J.E. Kemmerly S.M.Durbin : Engineering Circuit
Analysis, McGraw-Hill Higher education ,Jan 2006.
Stan Gibilisco: Teach yourself Electricity and Electronics,
McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 3rd edition Aug 24, 2001.
Reference:
A.E. Fitzgerald & D.E. Higginbotham Basic Electrical
Engineering, 2004.
Siskind: Electrical Circuits, 2001
Cook and Carn: Elements of Electrical Engineering.
T.F. Bogart: Electric Circuits.
Charles A. Schuler: Basic Electricity and Electronics,
Mcgraw-Hill (January 1988)
Delton T. Horn, Abraham Pallas Basic Electricity and
Electronics, lencoe/Mcgraw Hill Post Secondary; Rev Sub edition
(December 1992).
Department of Electrical Engineering
Adama University, School of Engineering and Information
TechnologiesSERVICES COURSE TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS
Course Number EEng -3803
Course TitleElectrical Machines and Drives
Degree ProgramBSc in Electrical Engineering
ModuleGeneral Engineering Skills
Module CoordinatorN.N.
LecturerN.N.
ECTS Credits3
Contact Hours (per week)4
Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired Understand
the basic principles of operation of transformers, AC machines and
DC machines..
Understand torque and speed control of electrical machines, and
application of power electronics in Drive Systems.
Course Description/Course Contents Principle of operation,
characteristics, and modeling of AC and DC machines.
Introduction to electrical drives, power electronics devices and
their use in adjustable speed motor drives.
Pre-requisitesEEng-2802: Basic Electricity and Electronics
SemesterIII/1
Status of CourseCompulsory
Teaching & Learning MethodsLecture, Tutorial
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading SystemAssignment (20%),
Mid-semester Examination (30%),
Final examination (50%)
Attendance Requirements75% lecture attendance
LiteratureTextbooks:
1. Theodore Wildi : Electrical Machines, Drives and Power
Systems, Prentice Hall: 6th edition Jan26, 2005.
References:
J. Hindmarsh: Electrical Machines and Drives, BUTTERWORTH
HEINEMANN SEP-1996.
Fransua, Alexandru; Magureanu, Razvan: Electrical Machines and
Drive Systems: A Trans-Cultural App, Ashgate Pub Co, 1984.
Richard Valentine: Motor Control Electronics Handbook,
McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (May 1, 1998).
Department of Electrical Engineering
Adama University, School of Engineering and Information
TechnologiesSERVICES COURSE TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS
Course Number EEng-3801
Course TitleIndustrial Electronics and Instrumentation
Degree ProgramBSc in Electrical Engineering
ModuleGeneral Engineering Skills
Module CoordinatorN.N.
LecturerN.N.
ECTS Credits3
Contact Hours (per week)4
Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired To develop
theoretical and practical knowledge of modern multilayer circuit
design technology.
Course Description/Course Contents Review of Industrial Control
Devices and Electronics
Basic Ladder Logic and Control
Programmable Logic Controllers and Applications
Electronic Instrumentation Principles
Sensors and Transducers
Signal Conditioning and Conversion Circuits
Signal Transmission and Output Presentation
Pre-requisitesEEng-2802: Basic Electricity and Electronics
SemesterIII/1
Status of CourseCompulsory
Teaching & Learning MethodsLecture, demonstration
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading SystemAssignment (20%),
Mid-semester Examination (30%),
Final examination (50%)
Attendance Requirements75% lecture attendance
LiteratureTextbooks
Thomas E. Kissell : Industrial Electronics: Applications for
Programmable Controllers, Instrumentation and Process Control, and
Electrical Machines and Motor Controls, Prentice Hall; 3rd edition
June 3, 2002.
William Dunn: Fundamentals of Industrial, Instrumentation and
Process Control, McGraw-Hill March 31, 2005.
Reference:
Tattamangalam R. Padmanabhan : Industrial Instrumentation:
Principles and Design, Springer, Berlin; Auflage: 1 (1999).
Jerry Faulk, Al Sutko, Al Sutko: Industrial Instrumentation,
Thomson Delmar Learning, January 1996.
Thomas E. Kissell: Industrial Electronics: Applications for
Programmable Controllers, Instrumentation and Process Control, and
Electrical Machines and Motor Controls.
William C. Dunn : Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and
Process Control, McGraw Hill Higher Education May 1,2005.
11. Course Characterization(1 3 years)
General Engineering Skills
Adama University, School of Engineering & Information
Technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Course Number GEng-1011
Course TitleGeneral Engineering Skill
Degree ProgramBSc in xxxxxxxxxxxx Engineering
ModuleGeneral Engineering Skill
Module CoordinatorN.N.
LecturerN.N.
ECTS Credits2
Contact Hours (per week)Lectures Tutorial Practice or Laboratory
Home study
--31
Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired To orient
students with basic and practical works like measuring, cutting,
filing, splicing, welding soldering, joining and about hand tools,
safety rules, etc.
Course Description/Course Contents Introduction to engineering
disciplines electrical, civil, mechanical, chemical, computer,
etc
Introduction to different engineering work shop safety rules,
visiting and being acquainted with workshop atmosphere.
Introduction to hand tools, their usage and care
Measuring basic engineering quantities, (mechanical, electrical,
civil, chemical,-----)
Cutting, shaping, joining, splicing, soldering, welding,
grinding, etc---- the work piece
Introduction to basic and specific topics in different
engineering fields,
Eg. Introduction to general operation of vehicle
Introduction to basic electrical quantities
Some experiments in building construction workshops
Pre-requisitesNone
SemesterI/I
Status of CourseCompulsory
Teaching & Learning MethodsOrientation and discussion by
individual, or group, practical work and submission.
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading SystemWorkshop practice
(70%), work piece presentation and discussion by individual or
group of students in class (30%)
Literature Baker, Glenn. E. Carpentry
Chris H. Groneman, General wood working, 4th ed.
John Cardick, Marry Cadelli, Electrical Safety Book
J. Hyde, Electrical installation Principles and Practice.
Hrber & W.Greighton, Practical Electrical Wiring, 16th
ed
V.A.W Hillier-motor vehicle basic principle
Heywood John. B. Internal combustion engine fundamentals
Strefford, John Metal Work Technology for Schools and Colleges,
Schofield & sims, Let., Egnland, 1976
Lascoe, Nelson, Porter Machine shop operations & setups 4th
ed. American Technical Publishers, INC.USA 1973
Advanced Mathematics
Adama University, School of Engineering & Information
Technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Course Number EEng -2206
Course TitleComputational Methods
Degree ProgramBSc in Electrical Engineering
ModuleAdvanced Mathematics and Statistics
Module CoordinatorN.N.
LecturerN.N.
ECTS Credits4
Contact Hours (per week)Lectures Tutorial Practice or Laboratory
Home study
2-33
Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired To acquaint
the fundamental computational methods to solve scientific and
engineering problem.
Course Description/Course Contents Number System and Numerical
Error Analysis
The Error Problem; Representation of Integers and Fractions;
Number Representation and Storage in Computers; Rounding Off
Problem; Numerical Errors; Significant Digits; Numerical
Cancellation; Algorithm for Conversion from one base to another;
Computational Problems and Algorithms; Computational Efficiency;
Computational Methods for Error Estimation
Solution of Nonlinear Equations
Methods used in Root Finding; Summary of the Solutions of
Nonlinear Equations; Fixed Point Iteration; Real Roots of
Polynomial Equations; Iterative Methods for Finding Real Zeros of a
Polynomial; Order of Convergence
Review Matrices
Elementary Properties of Matrices; Orthogonality and
Orthonormality of Vectors and Matrices; Norm of Vectors and
Matrices
System of Linear Equations
Existence and Uniqueness of Solutions; Methods of Solution of
Linear Equations
Solution of Systems of Nonlinear Equations
The Iterative Method; The Newton-Raphson Method
Interpolation and Approximation
Class of Common Approximation Functions; Criteria for the Choice
of the Approximate Function; Finite Differences; Divided
Differences; Interpolation by Polynomials; Least Square
Approximation by Polynomials; Piecewise Polynomial Approximation;
Cubic Spline Interpolation
Numerical Differentiation and Integration
Numerical Differentiation; Numerical Integration
Numerical Solutions of Differential Equations
Ordinary Differential Equations; Partial Differential
Equations
Pre-requisitesIT 1302: Fundamentals Programming, Math-331:
Applied Mathematics III.
SemesterII/2
Status of CourseCompulsory
Teaching & Learning MethodsLecture supported by tutorial,
programming exercises and assignments.
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading SystemAssignment (25%),
Mid-semester Examination (25%),
Final examination (50%)
Attendance Requirements75%
LiteratureTextbook:
Mohammed Abdo, Introduction to Computational Methods
References:Ralston A. and P. Rabinowitz: A First Course in
Numerical Analysis, 2nd ed, McGraw Hill, New York, 1987
Adama University, School of Engineering & Information
Technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Course Number Phys 242
Course TitleApplied Modern Physics
Degree ProgramBSc in Electrical Engineering
ModuleBasics of Electrical Engineering
Module CoordinatorN.N.
LecturerN.N.
ECTS Credits5
Contact Hours (per week)Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory
Home study
23-5
Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired To provide
the necessary background for understanding of one of the modern
sciences dealing with the special theory of relativity and quantum
mechanics.
Course Description/Course Contents Comparison of Classical and
Modern Physics;
The Special Theory of Relativity;
Electron Emission;
The Dual Properties of Particles;
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics;
Introduction to Solid State Physics;
Pre-requisitesMath-231: Applied Mathematics III
(Co-requisite)
SemesterII/1
Status of CourseCompulsory
Teaching & Learning MethodsLecture supported by tutorial and
assignments.
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading SystemAssignment (25%),
Mid-semester Examination (25%),
Final examination (50%)
Attendance Requirements75%
LiteratureTextbook:
J. W. Rohlf , Modern Physics: from alpha to Z (John Wiley and
Sons, Inc., New York)
References:Arthur Beiser, Concepts of Modern Physics,
McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc.
Ronald Gautreau, William Savin, Modern Physics (Schaum's Outline
Series) (McGraw-Hill, New York)P.A. Tipler, R.A. Liewellyn, Modern
Physics, .H. Freeman and Company
StatisticsAdama University, School of Engineering &
Information Technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Course Number EEng -3207
Course TitleProbability and Random Processes
Degree ProgramBSc in Electrical Engineering
ModuleAdvanced Mathematics and Statistics
Module CoordinatorN.N.
LecturerN.N.
ECTS Credits4
Contact Hours (per week)Lectures Tutorial Practice or Laboratory
Home study
23-3
Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired To introduce
the basic probabilistic methods applicable to science and
engineering problems and familiarize students of statistical
transform techniques.
Course Description/Course Contents Introduction to Probability
Theory:
Probability models and axioms, Conditional probability;
Independence. Random Variables and Probability Distributions and
Densities;
Discrete and Continuous random variables;
Expectations, variances and moments. Two and more random
variables and their joint distributions. Correlation and
covariance;
Introduction to parameter estimation and prediction. Transforms
and spectral density.
Pre-requisitesMath-331: Applied Mathematics III
SemesterIII/1
Status of CourseCompulsory
Teaching & Learning MethodsLecture supported by tutorial
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading SystemAssignment (25%),
Mid-semester Examination (25%),
Final examination (50%)
Attendance Requirements75%
LiteratureTextbook:
Albert Leon-Garcia ,Probability and Random Processes for
Electrical Engineering, 2/E Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1994
References:D. Bertsekas and J. Tsitsiklis, Introduction to
Probability.
A.Drake, Fundamentals of Applied Probability Theory.
S. Ross, A First Course in Probability.
Basics of Electrical Engineering
Adama University, School of Engineering & Information
Technologies
Department of Electrical Engineering
Course Number EEng -1202
Course TitleFundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Degree ProgramBSc in Electrical Engineering
ModuleBasics of Electrical Engineering
Module CoordinatorN.N.
LecturerN.N.
ECTS Credits8
Contact Hours (per week)Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory
Home study
3337
Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired To enable
students to understand the basic electromagnetic phenomenon,
circuit variables and parameters
To enable students to understand and apply the fundamental and
derived circuit laws and theorems to the analysis of dc and steady
state poly-phase ac circuits;
Course Description/Course Contents Review of Electromagnetic
Phenomenon and VariablesCharge, Coulomb's Law, electric field,
voltage, current, energy and power; Faraday's Law-self and mutual
inductances
Electric Circuit parameters
Circuit, energy and, geometrical view points of circuits
parameters (R, C, L ); electric sources (ideal/real;
independent/dependent)
DC Circuit Analysis with fundamental and derived circuit
laws
Circuit Analysis:
Kirchhoff's laws (KVL & KCL); circuits simplifications
(series and parallel connections of R, L, C and sources); star (Y)
- delta () transformation; mesh analysis; nodal analysis; linearity
and the superposition theorem; Thevenin's and Norton's theorems;
maximum power transfer;
Steady State Single Phase AC Circuit Analysis:
Sinusoidal terminologies; instantaneous, average and effective
(rms) values; phasor representation of sinusoids and arithmetic;
series and parallel RLC circuits; immittance (impedance or
admittance); frequency response and resonance; active (average),
reactive and apparent powers; power factor; power factor
correction; maximum power transfer in ac circuits; load/power flow
method of ac circuit analysis.
Transient Circuit Analysis:
First Order Transient Circuits: RL and RC Transient
Characteristics and Solutions; Second Order Transient Circuits: RLC
Transient Circuits; Higher Order Circuits and Approximations;
Three Phase AC Circuits:
Introduction to polyphase systems; generation of three phase
voltages; star (Y) and delta () connections; load/power flow method
of three phase ac circuit analysis; power in unbalanced three phase
systems.
Pre-requisitesEEng1011: General Engineering Skills; Math-232:
Applied mathematics II (Co-requisite)
SemesterI/2
Status of CourseCompulsory
Teaching & Learning MethodsLecture supported by tutorial,
assignment and laboratory exercises.
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading SystemAssignment (15%),
Mid-semester Examination (25%),
Final examination (60%)
Attendance Requirements75% lecture attendance and 100% lab
attendance
LiteratureTextbook:
Engineering Circuit Analysis, by H. Hyte & J.E. Kemmerly
References:
Basic Electrical Engineering, by A.E. Fitzgerald & D.E.
Higginbotham
Electrical Circuits, by Siskind
Elements of Elect