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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Electrical Engineering (EE) being a very dynamic area, has become a broad and diverse field. The expanding role of electrical engineers in today's society reflects the potential, variety and scope of this exciting profession. To achieve the distinct qualifications expected today from engineers and scientists joining this profession, the Electrical Engineering Department offers an undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering. The Electrical Engineering Department is committed to providing a healthy academic environment by attracting high quality students, faculty and staff. The curriculum is thoroughly based on mathematics, science, engineering science and design to fully-prepare students for their careers. The Bachelor Degree in the Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.


Mission


The mission of the Electrical Engineering Program is:
•    To provide a quality and broad engineering education.
•    To conduct strong basic and applied research, to dissemination of knowledge, and to contribute to advancement of science and technology.
•    To serve the industry, the profession, and the community at large through innovative solutions.

 

Vision


The vision of the program is to gain regional and international recognition for providing a quality engineering education, outstanding research programs and exceptional community service. In addition, it is envisioned that the graduates of the program will be successful in their professional careers and/or graduate studies, prepared for professional creativity and leadership, and lead productive lives that contribute to improvement of society.

 

Program Educational Objectives

  1. A. The Electrical Engineering Program's focus on a broad, quality education aligns with the College/University's commitment to excellence in learning and research.

    B. Graduates are prepared to be effective leaders in diverse fields, supporting the university’s goal of enhancing human capital.

     

  2. Continual professional development aligns with the College's focus on adapting to evolving challenges, ensuring graduates remain relevant and impactful.

     

  3. The emphasis on ethical practice and societal well-being aligns with the University's and College’s missions to improve societal welfare.
     

 

Student Outcomes


The Electrical Engineering Program shall provide the graduates with:
1.    An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2.    An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3.    An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4.    An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering. situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5.    An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6.    An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7.    An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Accreditation

The bachelor degree program in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and similarly named engineering programs.