Jimma University

Faculty of Technology
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Study Programme for the Degree of Bachelor of Science

(B.Sc.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Imprint

Jimma University
Faculty of Technology
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Jimma, Ethiopia

Study program for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

The study program was developed by the curriculum development committee of the
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

External Advisor:
Dr. Mengesha Mamo
Faculty of Technology, University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

September 2007

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Summary Information

Jimma University
Faculty of Technology
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The program
• will be introduced in 2007/08)
• will take place on the campus of the Faculty of Technology, Jimma University
• is a five-year study programme
• covers 300 ECTS
• includes 30 modules.
• Will enroll 40 students/academic year

• Teaching staff capacity

Currently the department has the following staff profile. The department will increase the number
of staff and their levels.
Level Number
Ph.D. 1
M.Sc. 16
B.Sc. 8
Technical Assistant -
Total 25

• Tuition fees
Tuition fees will be charged according to the direction given by the Ministry of Education and
the university

• Target groups addressed

For the regular program, candidates who have completed grade 12 of the secondary education
cycle and obtained university-entry qualification can apply for the study program. Diploma
holders with appropriate background can join based on the criteria set by the faculty. An
extension program (part-time evening classes) may be launched by re-scheduling the course
break down according to the time available. Selection will be based on the students' performance
and interest.

Degree nomenclature

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• English: Bachelor of Science in "Electrical and Computer Engineering”

• Amharic: Yesayns bachiler digri be " Electrical ena Computer mehindisina”

• Type of study
Full time program

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• work out and monitor performance, safety standards and methods for modification,
maintenance and repair
• research new applications of technology
• Good interaction with clients, other engineers, technical officers, technicians, trades
people and other workers.
• Works as a development worker in various organizations
• Design and test different software

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3.2 Knowledge, skills and abilities required

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Communication Engineer

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Electrical Power Engineer

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4. ECE- B.Sc Curricula

4.1 Rationale of the Curricula

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