Electrical Engineering Curriculum AAiT

AAU
Addis Ababa University

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Modular Curriculum for Undergraduate

Program
Electrical and Computer Engineering

(Electronic Communication Engineering, Electrical Power
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Control
Engineering and Electronics Engineering Focus Areas)
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Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Imprint
First Revision, August 2006
Second Revision, December 2007
Third Revision, April 2013
Forth Revision, May 2014
The document is prepared by
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Curriculum Modularization Committee
Addis Ababa, May 2014
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Introduction
In the modern-days, development of a country mainly depends on the development of the
industries. The development of these sectors significantly depends on the standard of technical
education nurtured by the universities and the technical institutes of the country. It is observed
that most of the developed countries maintain a strong relationship between the universities and
the industries. It is believed that the universities are the gateway of new technologies. Universities
develop new technologies and by co-operating with industries they implement these technologies
to raise the standard and effectiveness of the industry. Universities take the responsibilities to
provide technical human resources for the industries of any country.
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, since its inception in the late 1950’s, has
trained most of the Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineers in the country who are playing
key roles in the various sectors of development in the country. In recognition of the growing
influence and need in the development of the country’s educational systems, the School currently
runs the following undergraduate programs; namely
 Electronic Communication Engineering,
 Computer Engineering,
 Electronics Engineering,
 Industrial Control Engineering,
 Power and Energy Engineering.
The Government of Ethiopia is undertaking a huge engineering capacity building program,

where one component of the program is establishing new universities across the country so as to
alleviate critical shortage of qualified manpower in engineering fields. Most of these universities
are expected to conduct teaching and research in the area of engineering. Moreover, the
prevailing economic situation in Ethiopia and the sustained growth, especially in the industrial
sector, demand to produce competent and skillful graduates.
The current curriculum, which has been running since the year 2006 until 2012, is part of the
national engineering education overhaul program initiated by the then Ministry of Capacity
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Building (MoCB) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE). It is basically a

refinement of the previous program with additional emphasis on relevant and practical training,
and with strong linkage with the industry. The curriculum includes courses that would help students
acquire practical and innovative skill, communication and managerial skills. This curriculum follows
a modular approach, i.e., courses of similar nature are accumulated/grouped into a module.
However, there is a demand to look into the details of the program by revising the modules and
courses in each module. This may result in merging modules and proposing new ones; writing the
competency for each module; refining courses and their descriptions’. This curriculum results in an
attempt to address some of the above important issues. During the current revision, the school has
looked into the current evolution of the discipline and national need.
2. Objectives
2.1. General Objectives

 to train high level technical manpower which can participate in the national
development activities;
 to carry out research in the areas of electrical and computer engineering and
relevant to the needs of the Country;
 to render consultancy services to the community.
2.2. Specific Objectives

 to train electrical and computer engineers.
 to prepare graduates with the capability of following the current and future
developments in the field and related applications.
 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 technology to upgrade
their knowledge through a continuing education evening program.
 to provide graduates with sufficient background to undertake postgraduate
training in any one of the various specialized areas of Electrical and Computer
Engineering.
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 to engage students in research that offers optimal solutions to technical problems in

the industry, energy sector, telecommunications, computer applications and other
industrial sectors.
 to offer consultancy service to government, industry and society.
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The Curriculum
3.1. Rationale for the Modularized UG Curriculum

In Ethiopia Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), in general, and the engineering education in
particular, have embarked on major reform since the last decade. Notable in this regard is the
capability building in the Engineering Capacity Building Program (ecbp) program, which was
initiated in 2006. In the reengineering of the Learning-teaching Core Process, modularization was
proposed as a best way for the implementation of curricula and the production of competent
global graduates.
Since 2012, the Ministry of Education (MoE) through one of its wings, Higher Education Strategic
Center (HESC), has initiated to have modularizes curricula in all programs in HEIs and to
harmonize a program among institutes offering the same program. There are a number of
reasons why MoE opted for modularized curricula; to mention them,
1. To organize the curricula based on discipline by regrouping fragmented courses. The
organization/modularization is centered on competences. In the engineering education
context, this is a refinement of the programs developed by ecbp.
2. Students, after completion of modules, can be certified in any of the competences of the
modules they took. This helps students, who have completed certain modules but drop out
from universities for various reasons, to have some level of competence.
3. The third is that, modularization will facilitate mobility of students among the various
universities in Ethiopia (where there are 10 Institutes of Technologies offering Electrical
and Computer Engineering programs), and even abroad. In general, modularization is
believed to increase degree comparability and compatibility, curriculum flexibility, and
student mobility.
Thus, in order to handle new specialized expertise development in a given competence area and
effectively manage students’ mobility, modularized curriculum is believed be a solution. To this
end, the UG Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum is modularized.
In addition to the above points, the modularization process also took observations and
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experiences obtained during the delivery of the previous curriculum. Thus curriculum will have mix
of modules and courses in the areas of mathematics, social sciences, general engineering skills,
basic electrical engineering skills and the following focus areas: Communications Engineering,
Power and Energy Engineering, Industrial Control Systems, Computer Engineering (Hardware &
Software), and Electronics Engineering. The coverage of these focus areas is given during the last
four semesters of the 10 semester B.Sc. engineering period.
3.2. Program Duration

The B.Sc. program in Electrical and Computer Engineering consists of five years, including industry
internship semester, which prepares graduates for careers as professional engineers in such
areas as communications, power system, computer, industrial control, and microelectronics. 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, consultants and teachers.
3.3. Structure of the Curriculum

The ECE curriculum, as in the case before, 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.
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Admission
1st10 th Semester
semester: - B.Sc.
Common Thesis
Assessment
Humanity & Social Sciences
Graduation
2nd – 6th Common Semesters
Focus?
7th Semester 7th Semester 7th Semester 7th Semesters 7th Semester
Communication Electrical Power Computer Industrial Control Electronics
Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering
8th semester -Industry Internship
9th Semester 9th Semester 9th Semester 9th Semesters 9th Semester
Communication Electrical Power Computer Industrial Control Electronics
Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering
Fig. 1: Semester Sequence for B.Sc. Curriculum
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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 to pass a holistic examination that requires an overview of
all the courses taken 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 five areas,
namely communication engineering, electrical power engineering, computer engineering,
industrial control engineering and microelectronics engineering as shown in the flowchart.
3.3.1. Lecture Oriented Modules
Humanity and Social Science Module
This module has the following main objectives:

 This module helps the students to know the responsibilities and duties of a good
citizen, so that their participation in the development of democratic society becomes
effective;
 To create the power of critical thinking the module provides 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
industries.
Engineering Science and Mathematics Module
This module helps the student to learn the engineering languages like that of Mathematics and
Engineering Drawing and also provides the fundamental concepts of Physics for the electrical
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engineers. 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 know and practice the representation in engineering drawing.
Core Electrical Engineering Module
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 on any other
branches of Electrical Engineering.
 To understand the fundamental concepts of electrical and electronic engineering;
 To be able to understand the concept of computer architecture and programming and
able to apply to real life applications;
 To be able to understand and analyze electrical networks, signal, and systems;
 To be able to understand the concept of various electrical machines and electrical
power system;
 To learn the digital signal processing techniques and to be able to bring solution to
the problems of real time signal;
 To understand the microprocessor and micro controller and their interfacing and to be
able to handle these hardware;
 To understand the fundamentals of electronic communication and control system.
Communication Engineering Module
Communication engineering involves the transfer of information such as voice, music, data, videos
or graphics, between people or machines at different locations. This module helps the student to
get the exposure on the fundamentals of most commonly used electronic communication techniques
in telecommunication and data communication systems. These students will be able to undertake
the higher studies on Electronic Communication. On the completion of this module students will be
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able:
 To participate in design and maximize the utilization of communication links and
network efficiently and with the least possible delay and adequate quality;
 To participate in research in the area of system design/networking and bring
solutions in operational settings;
 To solve problems in intensive signal processing and routing of information packets.
Electrical Power Engineering Module
Students will study power system planning, design, operation, protection and control. They will
gain basic knowledge 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:
 To understand all the components of a power system including generation,
transmission, and distribution;
 To participate in research in the area of system design/networking and bring
solutions in operational settings;
 To solve power system problems.
Computer Engineering Module
Computer Engineering involves the design and analysis of computer systems. It encompasses both
hardware and software design. The module offers courses such as computer architecture,
microcomputer, software engineering, computer networking and others. At the end of the module,
the student is expected to:
 To understand all the components of a computer hardware and software components;
 To participate in research in the area of system design/networking;
Industrial Control Engineering Module
Students will study the characteristics and designs of industrial automation process. Control and
automation is one of the fast growing branches of electrical engineering with the advent of
electronics and computer. Its application and employment opportunity are almost everywhere in
industry and commercial offices. In the module process control, industrial automation, modern and
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digital control engineering, power electronics and drive courses, are given in depth to prepare
the student for practical challenges in real world and for post graduate study.
At the end of the module, the student is expected to:
 To assist in the analysis and design of practical industrial control systems;
 To participate in research in the area of industrial control and instrumentation system;
 To solve industry problems that can result in maximum efficiency and productivity.
Microelectronics Engineering Module
Microelectronic engineering encompasses the design, manufacture and testing of electronic

circuits and systems based on microelectronic components. Microelectronic technology has
revolutionized the design of consumer goods, scientific and medical instrumentation. This module
offers students with course such as microelectronic circuit design, integrated circuit technology,
VLSI and CAD of electronic circuits.
At the end of the module, the student is expected to:
 To contribute to the development of microelectronic industry;
 To participate in analysis and design of microelectronic circuits and also carry out
researches in the area.
3.3.2. Practice Oriented Module
Introduction to Engineering
During the assessment semester, just before the students choose their area of specialization, 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.
Workshop Courses
The students, during the assessment semester, will have the chance to hands-on exercises dealing
with basic metalwork, woodwork, masonry, and electricity. This will help them know the basic
workshop activities and also choose their field of study from the available engineering
disciplines.
After the assessment semester, the students will have a series of workshop courses specific to their
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field of specialization.
Semester Project
The 2-credit course (Semester Project) is given to a group of not more than three students 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.
Industry Internship
In industry internship students must be attached with an industry for at least for 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:
 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.
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 can not 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.
B.Sc. Thesis
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
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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.
3.3.3. 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. Audio-visual aids are also used to support lectures. 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 and teaching materials.
3.3.4. 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 looking for a job
or further studies. 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 Departmental Examination Committee to verify the level of the
courses instruction.
 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 and also the graduates who are able to rate their
own confidence in meeting the challenges they encounter after graduation.
3.4.
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Professional Profile
Electrical and Computer Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the technology
of electricity and electronics, especially the design and application of electronic circuit,
equipments for power generation and distribution, machine control, communications and computer
hardware and software.
3.4.1. General Activities

Electrical and computer engineering covers the broadest spectrum of activities among the
engineering disciplines:
Research and Development

 Developing of new products on existing or new technologies.
 Applied research on new technologies and improving the existing technology.
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.
Production/Manufacturing
 Supervising, modifying and optimizing manufacturing process to improve cost
effective yields with quality.
Installation, Operation and Maintenance

 After understanding the procedures as given in manual of manufacturer is able to
install, operate and maintain the systems.
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.
Sales, Consultation and Purchase

 Sales person for National/ International Companies.
 Consulting Companies to optimize the price-performance of systems.
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 Defining and justifying the requirements for sales and purchase.
3.4.2. Basic Abilities, Skills
 Able to understand the state of art techniques, devices, software, protocols.

 Proceeding in methodical approach to solve problems.
 Being a team member communicative, cooperative and transparent.
 Working independently, 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.
3.4.3. Engineering Knowledge

 Fundamental knowledge in engineering mathematics.
 Fundamental knowledge in physics, EM fields, semiconductors, electrical materials,
thermodynamics, static and dynamics.
 Knowledge in electrical machines, electronic analogue and digital circuits, signal &
system, measurements, control, microprocessor and communication.
 Knowledge in computer hardware and software.
3.5. Profiles for Streams (Focus Areas)

The program of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has been carefully
designed to enable and equip a graduate with the necessary tools in the field to enable him/her
carry out his/her professional duties competently after graduation. The training in all the
programs has a good mix of theoretical and practical components to produce graduates
capable of fulfilling the trained man power needs of the country in the area and also makes
them equally competent with graduates of other internationally recognized similar institutions.
The program, in particular, prepares the graduates with the necessary interdisciplinary
knowledge to use scientific technology in the analysis and/or design of electrical, electronics and
computer systems that are employed in the country, currently or in the future. Moreover, it
permits professionally oriented graduates to evaluate the applicability of new research findings
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to prepare them for professional practice and in particular to prepare them to contribute
dynamically to the development of the country.
The following streams (focus areas) of ECEG are identified as very important for the
development of the country.
3.5.1. Communication Engineer

 Foresight, planning and development of communication systems
 Analyze, design, handle, supervise, and upgrade modern communication equipment and
systems.
 Manage and upgrade communication/telecommunication industries
 Contribute towards the development in the country
 Develop project proposal, design and implementation/management.
3.5.2. Electrical Power Engineer

 Analyze and design electric power systems
 Play key role in the automation of the power industries
 Work towards expanding the power generation capacity of the country
 Contribute towards solving the energy problem of the country
 Participate in the assessment and development of renewable energy technologies for the
national grid expansion as well as rural electrification efforts
 Analyze and design protection systems for electrical and mechanical systems
3.5.3. Industrial Control Engineer

 Understand, supervise, and upgrade industrial control equipment
 Analyze and design microprocessor based control systems and algorithms
 Play a key role in the automation of the country’s industries
 Contribute in applied research in industrial control and instrumentation
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3.5.4. Computer Engineer

 Analyze, design and administer computer hardware and software systems and
applications
 Integrating and administering hardware and software systems
 Work in rapidly changing career environment, analyzing problems with complete
confidence, develop life-long learning, project management and ethical decision making
and service to profession
 Cope with the fast growing field and conduct research in the area
 Contribute towards the development in the country.
3.5.5. Electronics Engineer

 Design, develop, produce and test electronic systems applicable to industries,
business, hospitals, and institutions.
 Work as microelectronic engineer, consultant, and system tester.
3.6. Recommended Stream Selection Prerequisites

A student who wishes to join a stream better has a passing grade in the corresponding course as
listed below. The rationale for putting theses prerequisite courses is that:
 He/she will be delayed from graduation at least by one year from his/her batch and
that will cause organizational problems in him/her self and also to the School.
 A student who does not score a pass grade in these courses may encounter difficulties in
related courses once he/she joins the stream.
Stream Prerequisite Course

Communication Engineering Introduction to Communication Systems
Computer Engineering Object Oriented Programming
Industrial Control Engineering Introduction to Control Systems
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Electronics Engineering Digital Logic Design

Electrical Power Engineering Introduction to Power Systems
In the cases of placing students into respective streams, if there is a mismatch between demand
and capacity, the group chairs shall develop criteria using not more than three core courses of
the streams. In such a way, the streams can uphold competition and merit based selection when
the competition gets tight.
4. Admission Requirements
Upon admission to the universities/Institute of Technologies, students will join the School of
Electrical and Computer Engineering based on the placement by the universities/Institute of
Technologies and the students’ interest for the discipline after completing the orientation
semester.
5. Graduation Requirements
 Completing 320 ECTS course work;
 An overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 must be obtained;
 A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 must be obtained in biomedical
engineering courses;
 Conduct an independent research work (Project and B.Sc. Thesis) as partial fulfillment for
the degree.
6. Degree Nomenclature
After successful completion of all the requirements a student graduating from the School of Electrical
and Computer Engineering will be entitled to earn a degree with the following nomenclatures
 Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Electronic Communications)

¾dÃ”e v‹K` Ç=Ó] u›?K?¡ƒ]"M UI”Ée“ (›?K?¡ƒa’>¡ ¢S<’>Ÿ?i”)
 Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Power)

¾dÃ”e v‹K` Ç=Ó] u›?K?¡ƒ]"M UI”Ée“ (›?K?¡ƒ]"M û¨`)
 Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Computer)

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¾dÃ”e v‹K` Ç=Ó] u›?K?¡ƒ]"M UI”Ée“ (¢Uý¿}`)
 Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Industrial Control)

¾dÃ”e v‹K` Ç=Ó] u›?K?¡ƒ]"M UI”Ée“ (›=”Æeƒ]ÁM ¢”ƒaM)
 Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Electronics)

¾dÃ”e v‹K` Ç=Ó] u›?K?¡ƒ]"M UI”Ée“ (›?K?¡ƒa’>¡e)
7. Assessment / Evaluation
Course assessment depends on the type of the course: lecture type, practical type, or
independent project. Assessment for lecture courses is based on at least one quiz, a
mid-semester test, and final examination. Group and/or individual reports of practical activities
are evaluated and count towards the final grade for the course. Evaluation for independent
projects such as thesis is based on oral examination and demonstration as well as assessment of
the report submitted.
8. Modules and Clustered Courses
8.1. List of Modules
The following table summarizes the list of modules in the curriculum for the category
General/Supportive, Core, and Elective modules.
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Addis Ababa Institute of Technology Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
8.1.1. General/Supportive Module to be given in Year I
Category Module Module Name Module Code Module Course Course Code Module Course
Number ECTS No.
1 EnLa-1011 Communicative English
01 Basic English Skills EnLa-M1013 10
2 EnLa-1012 Basic Writing Skills
02 Civics and Ethics CESt-M1023 5 1 CESt-1023 Civics and Ethics
Introduction to 1
03 PHIL-M1033 5 PHIL-1033 Introduction to Logic
Logic
Applied 1 Math-1041 Applied Mathematics
04 Engineering GEng-M1043 14 2 Math-1042 Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
3 1 CEng-1051 Engineering Mechanic
General/ Engineering I-Statics
05 GEng-M1053 12
Support Mechanics 2 MEng-1052 Engineering Mechanic
II-Dynamics
1 GENG-1061 Introduction to Enginee
Basic Engineering
06 GEng-M1063 8 Profession
Skills
2 MEng-1062 Engineering Drawing
07 Basic Economics GEng-M1073 5 1 ECON-1071 Introduction to Econom
08 Computing GEng-M2083 5 1 ECEG-2081 Introduction to Compu
Engineering GEng-M2093 1 MEng-2091 Engineering Thermody
09 4
Thermodynamics
8.1.2.
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Core Modules Category to be given in Year II and Year III

Category Module Module Name Module Code Module Course Course Module Courses
Number ECTS Number Number
15 1
ECEG-2101 Applied Modern Ph
10 Applied Physics ECEG-M2101 2 ECEG-2102 Electromagnetic Fiel
3 Electrical Materials
ECEG-3103
Technology
18 1 Applied Engineering
ECEG-2111
Advanced Mathematics III
11 Engineering ECEG-M2111 2 ECEG-2112 Computational Meth
Mathematics 3 Probability and Ran
ECEG-2113
Process
12 1 Fundamental of Elec
ECEG-2121
Engineering (Circuit)
1 Basic Electrical
12 ECEG-M2121 2 ECEG-2122 Electrical Engineerin
Core Engineering
3 Electrical Workshop
ECEG-2123
Practice I
16 1 ECEG-2131 Applied Electronics
2 Electrical Engineerin
ECEG-2132
Applied
13 ECEG-M2131
Electronics 3 ECEG-2133 Applied Electronics
4 Electrical Engineerin
ECEG-2134
III
12 1 Signals and Systems
Signals and ECEG-2141
Analysis
14 Networks ECEG-M2141
2 Network Analysis an
Analysis ECEG-3142
Synthesis
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1 Introduction to Electr
ECEG-3154
Machines
Basic Electrical
15 ECEG-M3151 13 2 ECEG-3152 Machine Lab
Machines
3 Electrical Workshop
ECEG-3153
Practice II
1 ECEG-3161 Digital Logic Design
Computer 2 Object Oriented
16 Architecture and ECEG-M3161 16 ECEG-3162
Programming
Programming 3 Computer Architectur
ECEG-3163
and Organization
1 ECEG-3171 Digital Signal Proces
2 Electrical Engineering
ECEG-3172
V
3 Introduction to
ECEG-3173
Electrical Instrumentation
17 Systems ECEG-M3171 29 4 Introduction to
Engineering ECEG-3174
Communication Syste
5 Introduction to Contr
ECEG-3175
Engineering
6 Introduction to Powe
ECEG-3176
systems
8.1.3.
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Focus area Modules for Year IV and Year V Computer Engineering
Module Module Course Course

Category Module Name Module Code Module Cou
Number ECTS No. Number
Microcomputer 6 Microcomputer an
18 ECEG-M4181 1 ECEG-4181
and Interfacing Interfacing
14 1 ECEG-4191 Database Systems
Data Storage 2 ECEG-4192 Data Structures
19 ECEG-M4191
and Analysis Algorithm Analysis
3 ECEG-5193
Design
Programming 15 1 ECEG-4201 Software Enginee
Concepts and
20 ECEG-M4201 2 ECEG-5202 Operating system
1 Software
Core Engineering 3 ECEG-5203 Introduction to Comp
10 Data Communicati
Computer 1 ECEG-4211
Computer Networ
21 Networks and ECEG-M4211
Security Computer and Ne
2 ECEG-5212
Security
16 1 ECEG-4221 VLSI Design
Computer
22 System Design ECEG-M4221 2 ECEG-5222 Embedded System
and Automation
3 ECEG-5223 Introduction to Rob
8.1.4. Focus area Modules for Year IV and Year V Electrical Power
Engineering
1 Modern Control 1
23 ECEG-M4231 5 ECEG-4231 Modern Control S
Core Systems
24 Machines and ECEG-M4241 11 1 ECEG-4241 Electrical Machine
Derives
2 ECEG-4242 Power Electronics
26
3 ECEG-5243 Electric Drives

1 ECEG-4251 Power Systems
Power
25 ECEG-M4251 10 2 Power System Pro
Engineering I ECEG-5252
and Control
1 ECEG-4261 Electrical Installat
Energy 2 Energy Conversio
26 Conversion and ECEG-M4261 15 ECEG-5262
Rural Electrificatio
distribution
3 ECEG-5263 Hydropower Engi
27 Power ECEG-M5271 8 1 Power System Pla
ECEG-5271
Engineering II and Operation
2 ECEG-5272 Computer Applica
Power Systems
27
8.1.5. Focus area Modules for Year IV and Year V Electronic

Communication
Microelectronic 5 1
Microelectronic D
28 Devices and ECEG-M4281 ECEG-4281
and Circuits
Circuits
Communication 5 1
30 ECEG-M4301 ECEG-4301 Communication Sy
System
20 1 Data Communicat
ECEG-4311
Computer Netwo
2 Telecommunicatio
ECEG-5312
Data and Networks
31 ECEG-M4311
Telecom Network 3 Wireless and Mo
1 ECEG-5313
Networks
Core
4 Switching and Inte
ECEG-5314
Networks
10 1 EM Waves and G
ECEG-4321
Waves and Structures
32 ECEG-M4321
Antennas 2 Antennas and Ra
ECEG-5322
Wave Propagati
10 1 Microwave Devic
Microwave and ECEG-5331
Systems
33 Optical ECEG-M5331
2 Optics and Optic
Communication ECEG-5332
Communication
8.1.6.
28
Focus area Modules for Year IV and Year V Industrial Control

Engineering
Category Module Name Module Code Module Co
Number ECTS No Number
1
ECEG-4341 Electrical Installa
2
ECEG-4342 Electrical Machin
Electric Machines
34 ECEG-M4341 16
and Derives 3
ECEG-4343 Power Electronic
4
ECEG-5344 Electric Drives
1 1 ECEG-4351 Modern Control
Core Instrumentation
2 ECEG-5352 Digital Control S
35 and Control ECEG-M4351 15
Engineering 3 Instrumentation
ECEG-5353
Engineering
1 ECEG-5371 Embedded Syste
Control 2 ECEG-5372 Introduction to Ro
37 ECEG-M5371 16
Applications 3 Industrial Proces
ECEG-5373
and Automation
8.1.7.
29
Focus area Modules for Year IV and Year V Electronics Engineering

20 1 Principles of Elect
ECEG-4381
Design
Electronics 2 ECEG-5382 Analog System D
38 ECEG-M4381
Design
3 ECEG-5383 Digital System De
4 ECEG-4384 VLSI Design
10 1 Microelectronic D
ECEG-4391
Microelectronic and Circuits
39 ECEG-M4391
1 Systems 2 High Frequency E
ECEG-5392
Core Devices and Syst
Power 5 1
Power Electronics
Electronics
40 ECEG-M5401 ECEG-5401 Technology and
Technology
Applications
5 1
41 Optoelectronics ECEG-M5411 ECEG-5411 Optoelectronics
Modern Trends 5 1
Modern Trends in
42 in Electronics ECEG-M5421 ECEG-5421
Electronics Engine
Engineering
8.1.8. Common Modules for Year IV and V

Category Module Name Module Code Module Co
Number ECTS No Number
1 Research Metho
1 ECEG-5431
Core Project and Presentation
43 ECEG-M5431 7
Presentation
2 ECEG-5432 Semester Proje
44 Internship ECEG-M4441 30 1 ECEG-4441 Industry Interns
30
Entrepreneurship 1 MENG-5451 Entrepreneurshi

45 and Managerial MEng-M5451 9
Industrial Mana
skills 2 MENG-5452
and Engineerin
46 B.Sc. Thesis ECEG-M5461 12 1 ECEG-5461 B.Sc. Thesis
8.2. Semester Breakdown

First Year, First semester
Home
Course Code Course Title ECTS Lec. Tut. Lab
Study
GEng-1061 Introduction to Engineering Profession 2 1 - - 3
CESt-1023 Civics and Ethics 5 2 - - 8
EnLa-1011 Communicative English 5 2 3 - 5
Math-1041 Applied Engineering Mathematics I 7 4 3 - 7
CEng-1051 Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) 6 3 3 - 6
MEng1062 Engineering Drawing 6 3 - 3 6
Total 31 16 8 3 35
First Year, Second Semester
31
Home
Study
ECEG-2121 Fundamentals of Circuits 6 3 3 - 6
ECEG-2122 Electrical Engineering Laboratory I 2 - - 2 -
PHIL-1033 Logic (Reasoning Skill) 5 2 3 - 5
EnLa-1012 Basic writing Skills 5 2 3 - 5
ECON-1071 Introduction to Economics 5 2 - - 6
Math-1042 Applied Engineering Mathematics II 7 4 3 - 7
MEng-1052 Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics) 6 4 2 - 6
Total 36 17 14 2 35
32
Second Year, First Semester

Home
Study
ECEG-2081 Introduction to Computing 5 2 - 3 5
ECEG-2111 Applied Engineering Mathematics III 7 4 3 - 7
ECEG-2101 Applied Modern Physics 5 2 3 - 5
MEng-2091 Engineering Thermodynamics 4 2 2 - 4
ECEG-2131 Applied Electronics I 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-2132 Electrical Engineering Laboratory II 3 - - 3 3
ECEG-2123 Electrical Workshop Practice I 3 - - 3 1
Total 32 12 12 9 29
Second Year, Second Semester
Home
Study
ECEG-2112 Computational Methods 6 2 - 3 7
ECEG-3153 Electrical Workshop Practice II 4 1 - 3 4
ECEG-2102 Electromagnetic Fields 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-2141 Signals and system Analysis 6 3 3 - 6
ECEG-2133 Applied Electronics II 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-2134 Electrical Engineering Laboratory III 3 - - 3 3
Total 29 10 9 9 30
Third Year, First Semester
Home
Study
ECEG-3162 Object Oriented Programming 5 2 - 3 5
ECEG-3103 Electrical Materials and Technology 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-3142 Network Analysis and Synthesis 6 2 3 - 7
33
ECEG-3151 Introduction to Electrical Machines 6 2 3 - 5

ECEG-3152 Machine Lab 3 - - 3 3
ECEG-2113 Probability and Random Process 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-3161 Digital Logic Design 6 2 2 3 5
Total 36 12 14 9 35
Third Year, Second Semester
Home
Study
ECEG-3171 Digital Signal Processing 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-3174 Introduction to Communication Systems 5 2 3 - 5
Computer architecture and
ECEG-3163 5 2 3 - 5
Organization
ECEG-3175 Introduction to Control Engineering 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-3176 Introduction to Power Systems 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-3172 Electrical Engineering Laboratory V 4 1 - 3 4
ECEG-3173 Introduction to Instrumentation 5 2 3 - 5
Total 34 13 18 3 34
34
Computer Engineering
Fourth Year, First Semester
Home
Study
ECEG-4181 Microcomputers and Interfacing 6 2 1 2 7
ECEG-4221 VLSI Design 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-4192 Data Structures 5 2 1 2 5
ECEG-4191 Database Systems 5 2 1 2 5
Data Communication and Computer
ECEG-4211 5 2 2 1 5
Networks
ECEG-4201 Software Engineering 5 2 3 - 5
Total 31 12 11 7 32
Fourth Year, Second Semester

Home
Study
ECEG-4441 Industry Internship 30 - - - 60
Total 30 - - - 60
35
Fifth Year, First Semester

Home
Study
ECEG-5431 Research Methods and Presentation 3 2 - - 4
ECEG-5202 Operating systems 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-5193 Algorithms Analysis and Design 4 2 2 1 3
ECEG-5203 Introduction to Compilers 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-5222 Embedded Systems 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-5432 Semester Project 4 - - 5 3
Total 26 10 11 6 25
Fifth Year, Second Semester

Home
Study
ECEG-5223 Introduction to Robotics 5 3 2 - 6
ECEG-5212 Computer and Network Security 5 2 3 - 5
Industrial Management and Engineering
MEng-5452 5 2 3 - 5
Economy
MEng-5451 Entrepreneurship 4 2 2 - 4
ECEG-5461 B.Sc. Project 12 - - 18 6
Total 31 9 10 18 26
36
Electrical Power Engineering

Home
Study
ECEG-4231 Modern Control Systems 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-4241 Electrical Machines 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-4242 Power Electronics 5 2 3 - 7
ECEG-4261 Electrical Installation 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-4251 Power Systems 5 2 3 - 5
Total 31 12 16 2 34

Home
Study
Total 30 - - - 60

Home
Study
ECEG-5271 Power system Planning and Operation 5 2 3 - 5
Energy Conversion and Rural
ECEG-5262 5 2 3 - 5
Electrification
ECEG-5243 Electric Drives 5 2 3 - 7
ECEG-5252 Power System Protection and Control 5 2 3 - 5
Total 27 10 12 5 27

Home
Study
ECEG-5272 Computer Application in Power Systems 4 2 - 2 4
ECEG-5263 Hydropower Engineering 5 2 3 - 5
MEng-5452 5 2 3 - 5
Economy
Total 30 8 8 20 24
37
38
Electronic Communication
Home
Study
ECEG-4301 Communication systems 5 2 3 - 5
Data Communication and Computer
ECEG-4311 5 2 2 1 5
Networks
ECEG-4321 EM waves and Guide Structures 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-4281 Microelectronic Devices and Circuits 5 2 1 2 5
Or
ECEG-4192 Data Structures 5 2 1 2 5
Total 31 14 11 7 32

Home
Study
Total 30 - - - 60

Home
Study
ECEG-5312 Optics and Optical Communication 5 3 2 - 5
ECEG-5331 Microwave Devices and systems 5 3 2 - 5
ECEG-5322 Antennas and Radio Wave Propagation 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-5312 Telecommunication Networks 5 2 3 - 5
Total 27 12 10 5 27

Home
Study
ECEG-5314 Switching and Intelligent Networks 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-5313 Wireless and Mobile Communication 5 2 3 - 5
MEng-5452 5 2 3 - 5
Economy
39
Total 31 8 11 18 25
40
Industrial Control Engineering

Home
Study
ECEG-4351 Modern Control Systems 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-4342 Electrical Machines 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-4343 Power Electronics 5 2 3 - 7
ECEG-4341 Electrical Installation 5 2 3 - 5
Total 26 10 13 2 29
Fourth Year, second Semester

Home
Study
Total 30 - - - 60

Home
Study
ECEG-5344 Electrical Drives 5 2 3 - 7
ECEG-5353 Instrumentation Engineering 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-5352 Digital Control Systems 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-5371 Embedded Systems 5 2 3 - 5
Total 27 10 12 5 29
Fifth Year, second Semester

Home
Study
ECEG-5372 Introduction to Robotics 6 2 3 - 7
ECEG-5373 Industrial Process Control and
5 2 3 - 5
Automation
MEng-5452 5 2 3 - 5
Economy
Total 32 8 11 18 27
41
Electronics Engineering

Home
Study
ECEG-4381 Principles of Electronic Design 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-4391 Microelectronic Devices and Circuits 5 2 3 - 7
ECEG-4384 VLSI Design 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-4321 EM Waves and Guide Structures 5 2 3 - 5
Total 26 10 13 2 29
Fourth Year, second Semester

Home
Study
Total 30 - - - 60

Home
Study
ECEG-5411 Optoelectronics 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-5392 High Frequency Electronic Devices and
5 2 3 - 5
Systems
ECEG-5383 Digital System Design 5 2 3 - 5
ECEG-5382 Analog System Design 5 2 3 - 5
Total 27 10 12 5 27

Home
Study
ECEG-5401 Power Electronics Technology and
5 2 3 - 7
Applications
ECEG-5421 Modern Trends in Electronics 5 2 3 - 7
42
Engineering
MEng-5452 Industrial Management and Engineering
5 2 3 - 5
Economy
Total 27 6 8 18 22
8.3. Modules and Courses Descriptions
8.3.1. First Group: Common Modules and Courses

Module Characterization Form
Module Basic English Skills
Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa Institute of

Technology
Module Number 01 Basic English Skills

Rationale and Module “Basic English Skills”enables students gain competence on the
objective of the field of communication and Writing skills. The module focuses on the
module necessary knowledge to be acquired for a better understanding of
engineering communities and the general public as well.
The graduates will be able to communicate in both reading and

writing with an academic level, to clearly define and present an
argument, to enhance their knowledge on the constitution, proper
moral and ethical virtues of the community.
During the courses of this module students will be able to:
 understand and use different skills and strategies to read

 read different materials for a variety of purposes
 write clearly and effectively
 communicate ideas clearly and effectively
 analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of written work
 analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of formal and informal
communication
 communicate ideas clearly and effectively
43
Total ECTS of the 10

module
Courses of the Module

Course Number Course Name ECTS
EnLa-1011 Communicative English 5
EnLa-1012 Basic Writing Skill 5
44

Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Course Number EnLa-1011
Course Title Communicative English: 5 (2,3,0)
Degree Program “Electrical Engineering (Focus Area)”, Bachelor of Science
Module Coordinator N.N.
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per week) 5
Course Objectives & After completing this course students will:
Competences to be Acquired  understand and use different skills and strategies to read
 understand the meaning of what is read
 read different materials for a variety of purposes
 write clearly and effectively
 understand and use the steps of the writing process
 analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of written work
 analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of formal and
informal communication
 communicate ideas clearly and effectively
Course Description/Course The course prepares the inexperienced writer for college level
Contents reading and academic writing by focusing on critical thinking,
reading, writing, and study skills necessary to succeed at the
academic level
Pre-requisites None
Semester I/1
Status of Course Compulsory
Teaching & Learning Lecture supported by tutorial and assignment.
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Continuous Assessment with Assignment, Tests and Projects
Grading System (50%),
Final examination (50%)
Attendance Requirements 75% lecture attendance
Literature Textbook:
 -
References:
 Writing with Contemporary Readings
by Baker, Barbara and Catherine Baker
 Text & Thought: An Integrated Approach to College
Reading and Writing
by Lester, Lanny, and Judith Resnick
 The Writers Response: A Reading-Based Approach to
College Writing
by McDonald, Stephen, and William Salomone
45

Course Number EnLa-1012
Course Title Basic Writing Skills: 5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & After completing this course students will:
Competences to be  understand and use different skills and strategies to write
Acquired  understand the meaning of what is written
 read different materials for a variety of purposes
 write clearly and effectively
 understand and use the steps of the writing process
 analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of written work
 analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of formal and
informal communication
 communicate ideas clearly and effectively
Course Description/Course The course prepares the inexperienced writer for college level
Contents reading and academic writing by focusing on critical thinking,
reading, writing, and study skills necessary to succeed at the
academic level
Pre-requisites None
Semester II/2
Teaching & Learning Lecture supported by tutorial and assignment.
Methods
 -
References:
 Writing with Contemporary Readings
by Baker, Barbara and Catherine Baker
 Text & Thought: An Integrated Approach to College
Reading and Writing
by Lester, Lanny, and Judith Resnick
 The Writers Response: A Reading-Based Approach to
College Writing
by McDonald, Stephen, and William Salomone
46
Module: Civics and Ethical Education
Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Module Number 02 Civics and Ethical Education

Rationale and Module ‘Civics and Ethical Education’ enables students gain
objective of the competence on the field of Civics and Ethical Education and morale.
module The module focuses on the necessary knowledge to be acquired for a
better understanding of engineering communities and the general
public as well.
The graduates will be able to proper moral and ethical virtues of the
community.
 understand the essence and origins of the state and

Government
 Essence and origins of the state and Government
 grasp the concept of citizens and citizenship
 understand the ideas of Morality, Ethics and Civic virtues
Total ECTS of the 5
module

CESt-1023 Civics and Ethical Education 5
47

Course Number CESt-1023
Course Title Civics and Ethical Education: 5 (3,2,0)
Module Civics and Ethical Education
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Students shall learn about:
Competences to be Acquired  Essence and origins of the state and Government
 The concept of citizens and citizenship
 Origins, essence and forms of constitution
 The ideas of Morality, Ethics and Civic virtues
Course Description/Course This course attempts to introduce the fundamental concepts of
Contents  State, Government and Citizenship
 Learning about Constitutions
 Constitutional experience in Ethiopia
 Morality, Ethics and Civic virtues
Pre-requisites None
Semester I/1
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture supported by class work and assignment.
 -
References:
 What Is Democracy? by Touraine, Alain
 Globalizing Democracy: Power, Legitimacy, and the
Interpretation of Democratic Ideas by Fierlbeck,
Katherine
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Module Introduction to Logic
Module Number 03 Introduction to Logic

Rationale and Module ‘Introduction to Logic’ enables students gain reasoning and
objective of the morale. The module focuses on the necessary knowledge to be acquired
module for a better understanding of engineering communities and the general
public as well.
The graduates will be able to define and present an argument, to

enhance their knowledge on the constitution of the community.
 differentiate between induction, analogy, legal and moral

reasoning
 state the purpose of definition and definitional techniques
 state what propositional logic is and the corresponding rules
 identify the different types and natures of arguments
Total ECTS of the 5

module

PHIL-1031 Introduction to Logic (Reasoning Skill) 5
49

Course Number PHIL-1031
Course Title Logic : 5 (3,2,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & After completing this course, students shall be able to:
Competences to be Acquired  differentiate between induction, analogy, legal and moral
reasoning
 state the purpose of definition and definitional techniques
 state what propositional logic is and the corresponding rules
 define syllogistic logic and list methods of testing validity
 list down the types of fallacies
 identify the different types and natures of arguments
Course Description/Course This course attempts to introduce the fundamental concepts of logic
Contents and methods of logical reasoning. The purpose of the course is to
develop in learners the skills required to construct sound arguments
of their own and the ability to critically evaluate the arguments of
others; cultivate the habits of critical thinking and develop sensitivity
to the clear and accurate use of language.
Pre-requisites None
Semester II/2
Teaching & Learning Lecture supported by class work and assignment.
Methods
 -
References:
 A Concise Introduction to Logic; by Huriey, Patric J
 Introduction to Logic; by Copi, Irving M. and Carl
50
Course Number PHIL-1031

Course Title Logic : 5 (3,2,0)
Cohen
 Elementary Logic; by Simico, N.D. and G.G. James
 The Language of Logic; by Guttenplan, Samue
 The power of Logic; by Stephen, C
 Understanding Arguments: An Introduction to Informal
Logic; by Fogelin, Robert. J.
51

Module Applied Engineering Mathematics
Module Number 04 Applied Engineering Mathematics

Rationale and Module ‘Applied Engineering Mathematics’ provides the Electrical and
objective of the Computer Engineering student with the basic familiarity of the
module mathematical tools that will be central to understanding engineering.
The module imparts the ability to derive empirical as well as analytical
results from their observations and form some sort of mathematical
models which are the primary tool of representation in engineering. The
student will have enough experience with matrices, derivatives,
integration, Fourier series, calculus of multivariable functions.
During the courses of this module the students will learn:
 understand the principles of vector and scalars, definition and

operation of matrices & determinants;
 understand basics of limit and continuity, basic rules of
derivatives & their applications, integrals, integration techniques
and their application in volume, arc length, and surface area
determination;
 understand the principles of sequence and series, definition and
operation of power series, principles of Fourier series;
 understand calculus of differential equations, and integral
calculus of functions of several variables
module

Course Course Name ECTS
Number
Math-1041 Applied Engineering Mathematics I 7
Math-1042 Applied Engineering Mathematics II 7
52

Course Number Math-1041
Course Title Applied Engineering Mathematics I : 7 (4,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 7
Course Objectives & Students shall understand the principles of vector and scalars,
Competences to be Acquired definition and operation of matrices & determinants, basics of limit
and continuity, basic rules of derivatives & their applications,
integrals, integration techniques and their application in volume, arc
length, and surface area determination.
Course Description/Course  Vectors and vector spaces
Contents  Matrices and determinants
 Limit and continuity
 Derivatives and application of derivatives
 Integration
 Application of Integrals
Pre-requisites None
Semester I/1
Teaching & Learning Lectures, class works, assignments
Methods
Attendance Requirements  Minimum of 75% during lectures
 100% during practical exercises & tutorials.
 -
References:
 R. Ellis: Calculus with Analytic Geometry
 S.Lang: Linear Algebra
 Demissu Gemeda: An Introduction to Linear ALGEBRA
 E.W. Swokowski: Calculus
 J. Stewart, Calculus
53

Course Number Math-1042
Course Title Applied Engineering Mathematics II : 7 (4,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 7
Course Objectives & Students shall understand the principles of sequence and series,
Competences to be Acquired definition and operation of power series, principles of Fourier series,
calculus of differential equations, and integral calculus of functions
of several variables.
Course Description/Course  Sequence and Series
Contents  Power Series
 Fourier Series
 Differential Calculus of Functions of Several Variables
 Integral Calculus of Functions of Several Variables
Pre-requisites Applied Engineering Mathematics I
Semester II/2
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, class works, assignments
 -
References:
 Robert Ellis and Denny Gulick: Calculus with Analytic
Geometry
 Johnson and Kiokemeister: Calculus with Analytic
Geometry
 Erwin Kreyszig: Advanced Engineering Mathematics
54

Module Engineering Mechanics
Module Number 05 Engineering Mechanics

Rationale and Module ‘Engineering Mechanics’ enables students gain basic knowledge
objective of the in static and dynamic engineering mechanics.
module
 scalar and vector quantities,

 trusses and simple frames analysis,
 rectangular components and resultant of a force,
 free body diagrams of a plane structure or any part thereof,
 conditions of equilibrium,
 distributed forces and centroid of plane figures
 principles governing motion of objects,
 appropriate physical models representing physical systems,
 appropriate coordinate system & analysis of motion variables,
 deriving equation of motion relating forces acting and resulting
motion.
module

CEng-1051 Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) 6
MEng-1052 Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics) 6
55

Course Number CEng-1051
Course Title Engineering Mechanics I (Statics): 6(3:3:0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & After completing this course, students shall be able to
Competences to be Acquired  differentiate between scalar and vector quantities
 analyze trusses and simple frames
 determine the rectangular components of a force
 determine the resultant of a group of forces and couple
 draw free body diagrams of a plane structure or any part
thereof
 state and apply the conditions of equilibrium
 determine resultant of distributed forces, locate centroid of plane
figures
 resolve forces in any two directions
Course Description/Course  Resultants of coplanar and non - coplanar force systems.
Contents  Equations of equilibrium for coplanar and non - coplanar force
systems.
 Equilibrium of simple structures: trusses, beams, frames and
machines.
 Axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams
and simple frames.
 Properties of surfaces - centroid, moment and product of inertia
of bodies and areas.
 Static friction.
Pre-requisites None
Semester I/1
 -
References:
 Meriam, J.L. and Kraige, L.G., Engineering mechanics.
 Hibbler R.C., Engineering Mechanics.
 Beer, P. Mechanics for engineers.
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Course Number CEng-1051

Course Title Engineering Mechanics I (Statics): 6(3:3:0)
 Best, C.L., Analytical mechanics for engineers
57

Course Number MEng-1052
Course Title Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics):6 (3,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Students shall understand basic principles governing motion of
Competences to be objects, appropriate physical models representing physical systems,
Acquired appropriate coordinate system & analysis of motion variables, and
deriving equation of motion relating forces acting and resulting
motion.
Course Description/Course  Introduction basic concepts and equations motion.
Contents  Kinematics of particles.
 Kinetics of particles.
 Kinematics of rigid bodies.
 Kinetics of rigid bodies.
Pre-requisites Engineering Mechanics I (Statics)
Semester II/2
Teaching & Learning Lecture supported by class work and assignment.
Methods
 -
References:
 Meriam, J.L. and Kraige, L.G., Engineering Mechanics.
 Hibbler R.C., Engineering Mechanics.
 Beer, P. Mechanics for engineers.
 Best, C.L., Analytical mechanics for engineers
58

Module Basic Engineering Skills
Module Number 06 Basic Engineering Skills

Rationale and The ‘Basic Engineering Skills’ module familiarizes the students with the
objective of the basics of engineering and introduces them with the various disciplines
module in the area. It teaches them the ethics of engineering, enables students
to understand the components of computers, computer programming
and program design to solve various computational problems.
The students will be able to distinguish engineering disciplines and
ethics.
 interrelations and distinction among engineering, science and

technology - R&D in engineering;
 technical professional levels, qualifications and duties &
responsibilities of technicians, technologists and engineers
(carrier structures and levels);
 engineering disciplines - civil, mechanical, chemical, industrial,
manufacturing, electrical, computer, biomedical, aeronautic
and space;
 engineering professional ethics and moral issues - engineering
for civil and military applications;
 basic engineering drawing skills;
 familiarize 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 8
module

Number
59
GENG-1061 Introduction to Engineering Profession 2

MEng-1062 Engineering Drawing 6
60

Course Number GENG-1061
Course Title Introduction to Engineering Profession : 2 (2,0,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 2
Course Objectives &  To enable students understand the constructive interrelation of
Competences to be Acquired natural & social sciences as well as business and art to
engineering and their positive impact on the socioeconomic
aspect of a society.
Course Description/Course  Interrelations and distinction among engineering, science and
Contents technology - R&D in engineering;
 Technical professional levels, qualifications and duties &
responsibilities of technicians, technologists and engineers
(carrier structures and levels);
 Engineers in academics and in industrial professions - B.Sc.
and B.Eng., M.Sc. and M.Eng.
 Engineering disciplines - civil, mechanical, chemical, industrial,
manufacturing, electrical, computer, biomedical, aeronautic and
space;
 Specific roles of electrical engineers in the engineering
profession;
 Engineering professional ethics and moral issues - engineering
for civil and military applications;
 Normative interaction of engineers with other professionals as
well as art and business;
 Engineers as leaders and managers;
 Engineering professional associations
Pre-requisites None
Semester I/1
Teaching & Learning Lecture and laboratory exercises.
Methods
Attendance Requirements 75% lecture attendance and 100% lab attendance
 “Engineering Fundamentals and Problem Solving”, 4th
Edition, Eide, Jenison, Mashaw, Northrop, McGraw-Hill
References:
 “Engineering in History”, Richard Shelton Kirby, et al,
Dover, 1990.
 “Beyond Engineering: How Society Shapes
Technology”, Robert Pool, Oxford University Press,
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Course Number GENG-1061

Course Title Introduction to Engineering Profession : 2 (2,0,0)
1997.
 “Engineering: An Introduction to a Creative Profession:
Fifth Edition”, Beakley, Evans, Keats, Macmillan
Publishing Company, 1986.
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Course Title Engineering Drawing : 6 (3,0,3)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & At the end of the course, students shall master:
Competences to be Acquired  Different types of projection techniques.
 Sketching multi-view drawings.
 Pictorial drawings of given multi-view drawings.
 Sketching auxiliary and sectional views.
 Finding intersection lines of different geometries &
development of surfaces.
Course Description/Course  Theory of projections.
Contents  Multi-view drawings.
 Pictorial drawings.
 Auxiliary views.
 Sectional views.
 Intersection and development.
Pre-requisites None
Semester I/1
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture supported by tutorial and exercises.
 ..
References:
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Module Basic Economics
Module Number 07 Basic Economics

Rationale and  Module ‘Basic Economics’ enables students gain the basic
objective of the principles and the application of economics in the field of science and
module engineering.
 Understand the fundamental principles of fundamentals of economics.

 Defines the elements of economic system.
 Introduce management tools to achieve economy.
 Introduce the relation between economics and science and technology
to achieve development.
Total ECTS of the 5
module

ECON-1071 Introduction Economics 5
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Course Number ECON-1071
Course Title Introduction to Economics: 4 (2,2,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 4
Course Objectives & After completing this course, students shall be able to
Competences to be Acquired  define basic economics principles using equations and graphs
 solve fundamental economics problems
 state the flow of economic activities and make decisions
 define and state the relationship of supply and demand
 identify economic policy instruments
 determine the basis of national income accounting
 define GDP and GNP
 state the theory of production and cost
Course Description/Course The course covers basic topics in both microeconomics and
Contents macroeconomics. The microeconomics part of the course is designed to
introduce fundamental economic concepts such as security, opportunity cost,
the laws of demand and supply and elasticity. In addition, the functioning
of a competitive market and the essence of short-run production theory
and profit maximization are covered in this part of the course. Topics
related to the concept, measurement and problems of economy-wide
performance are treated under the macroeconomic part of the course. The
objective of the course is for students to grasp the principles of economics.
Pre-requisites None
Semester II/2
 -
References:
 Economics: principles, problems and policies; by
Cambell R. Mcconnel
 Economics; by David N. Hyman
 Introductory Economics; by Ayele K.
 Economics: Principles and policy; by W.J.Boumol and
A.S. Blinder
 Economics; by Paul A Samuelson and William D.
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Course Number ECON-1071

Course Title Introduction to Economics: 4 (2,2,0)
Nordhaus
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Module Computing
Module Number 08 Computing

Rationale and The ‘Computing’ module familiarizes the students with the basics of
objective of the engineering and introduces them with the various disciplines in the
module area. It teaches them the ethics of engineering, enables students to
understand the components of computers, computer programming and
program design to solve various computational problems.
The students will be able to distinguish engineering disciplines and
ethics.
 familiarize 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
 utilize advanced concepts of programming to provide better
solutions
Total ECTS of the 5
module

Number
ECEG-2081 Introduction to Computing 5
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Module Computing
Course Number ECEG-2081
Course Title Introduction to Computing : 5(2,0,3)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  Familiarize students with components of computers
Competences to be  Define common terminologies used in programming
Acquired  Explain the steps, tools and technical approaches involved in
program design
 Use the techniques of program design to develop programs
 Utilize advanced concepts of programming to provide better
solutions
Course Description/Course  Introduction
Contents  Hardware components of
computers, Software
Components of computers
 Basics of using Microsoft
Windows and Application
Software
 Program Development
 Algorithm and Data, Flow Charts
 C++ Programming Basics
 Integrated Development Environment (IDE), Basic
Program Construction, Built-in Data Types, Constants,
Variables, Operators and Statements, Type
Conversions, Library Functions
 Decisions and Loops
Conditionals, Loops, Other Control Statements
 Functions
Simple Functions, Argument Passing, Overloaded Functions,
Inline Functions, Default Arguments
 Arrays and Strings
Single and Multidimensional Arrays, characters and Strings
 Structures and Enumerated Data Types
 Pointers
Addresses and Pointers, Pointers, Dynamic Memory
Management
 Files
Pre-requisites None
Semester III/3
Teaching & Learning Lectures, labs, tutorials and assignments
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Course Title Introduction to Computing : 5(2,0,3)
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Assignments (20%), Tests (30%), and Final Examination (50%)
Grading System
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 Starting Out With C++, From Control Structures
through Objects (Brief Version)
References:
 Problem Solving with C++, Walter Savitch
 C++: How to program, H.M. Deitel and P.J. Deitel
 C++ Primer, Stanley Lippman
 Object-Oriented Programming in C++, Robert Lafore
 Problem Solving, Abstraction, and Design Using C++ ,
Frank L. Friedman and Elliot B. Koffman
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Module Engineering Thermodynamics
Module Number 09 Engineering Thermodynamics

Rationale and  Module ‘Engineering Thermodynamics enables students gain
objective of the basic knowledge in thermodynamics and enable them to describe
module and analyze various energy conversion systems.
 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, Newton’s
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 4

module

MEng-2091 Engineering Thermodynamics 4
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Course Title Engineering Thermodynamics: (2,2,0)
Module Engineering Thermodynamics
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 4
Course Objectives & The course enables students to:
Competences to be  understand the relationship between internal energy, heat and
Acquired work as expressed by the First Law of Thermodynamics;
 apply the conservation of energy to thermodynamic systems
 state and explain the Second Law of Thermodynamics
 explain how the Carnot cycle applies to heat engines and
refrigeration cycles
 explain the concept of entropy
 apply the concept of availability, irreversibility and the second
law in defining the efficiency of a system
Course Description/Course  Thermodynamic notions and systems
Contents  Fundamental concepts
 Pure substances
 Vapor pressure curves
 Steam tables
 Phase diagrams of steam
 First law of Thermodynamics: closed and open systems,
enthalpy, Carnot cycle
 Second law of Thermodynamics: Reversible and irreversible
processes
 Consequences of the Second Law of Thermodynamics and
Entropy
 Availability and Irreversibility
Pre-requisites MEng-1062: Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics)
Semester III/3
Teaching & Learning Lecture supported by tutorial, class work and assignment.
Methods
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Course Title Engineering Thermodynamics: (2,2,0)
 Tesfaye Dama, Thermodynamics I, Hawassa University
Press, 2000.
References:
 Sonntag R.E., Fundamentals of Thermodynamics,
McGraw-Hill, 1999.
 Michael J. Moran, H.N. Shapiro, Fundamentals of
Engineering Thermodynamics, John Wiley and Sons.
Inc., 1995.
 Cengel Y A., Bole M A., Thermodynamics – An
Engineering Approach, McGraw-Hill.
 Eastop T.D and McConkey A., Applied
Thermodynamics
 Wark K.Jr, Advanced Thermodynamics for Engineers,
McGraw-Hill.
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Module Applied Physics
Module Number 10 Applied Physics

Rationale and Module ‘Applied Physics’ equips the students with strong knowledge in
objective of the modern physics theories, electromagnetic field equations and
module properties, materials characteristics and technologies for manufacturing
electrical and electronics devices.
The courses of this module will help the students to:
 acquaint the necessary background for understanding of one of

the modern sciences dealing with the special theory of relativity
and quantum mechanics.
 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.
 summarize electromagnetism through Maxwell’s equations.
 review fundamentals of atomic theory; elementary quantum
mechanics the role of electrons in determining the macroscopic
electrical behavior of engineering materials.
 understand the physical properties of conductors,
superconductors, semiconductor, dielectric and magnetic
materials.
 develop quantitative descriptions of the physical properties.
 understand application and manufacturing processes of
electrical and electronic materials.
module

ECEG-2101 Applied Modern Physics 5
ECEG-2102 Electromagnetic Fields 5
ECEG-3103 Electrical Materials and Technology 5
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Course Title Applied Modern Physics : 5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  To provide the necessary background for understanding of
Competences to be Acquired one of the modern sciences dealing with the special theory of
relativity and quantum mechanics.
Course Description/Course Comparison of Classical and Modern Physics; The Special Theory of
Contents Relativity; Electron Emission; The Dual Properties of Particles;
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics; Introduction to Solid State
Physics;
 Introduction
 The Special Theory of Relativity
 The Particle Properties of Waves
 The Wave Properties of Particles
 Structure of the Atom
 The Bohr Model of the Atom
 Quantum Mechanics
 The Quantum Theory of Hydrogen Atom
 Electron Spin and Complex Atoms
Pre-requisites Applied Engineering Mathematic III (co-requisite)
Semester III/3
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture supported by tutorial and assignments.
Attendance Requirements 75% lecture attendance.
 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, W.H.
Freeman and Company
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Course Title Electromagnetic Fields : 5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  Understand and quantify the electrical effects of static
Competences to be Acquired 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.
 Summarize electromagnetism through Maxwell’s equations.
Course Description/Course  Review of Vectors
Contents Scalar & Vector Fields; Line, Surface, & Volume Integrals;
Gradient of a Scalar field, Divergence & Curl of a Vector
Field, the Divergence & Stokes's Theorems, Laplacian of a
Scalar Field; Solenoidal & Irrotational Vector Fields,
Helmholz's Theorem; Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates.
 Electrostatic Fields
Coulomb's Law, Electric Field E, Electric Flux Density D;
Gauss's Law; Electric Potential V; Relationship between E &V;
Electric Dipole; Energy in Electrostatic Fields.
 Electric Fields in Material Body
Convection & Conduction Currents; Polarization in Dielectrics;
Boundary Conditions.
Electrostatic Boundary-Value Problems
Poisson's & Laplace's Equations; Resistance & Capacitance.
 Magnetostatics Fields
Biot-Savart Law; Ampere’s Circuital Law; Magnetic Flux
Density B; Magnetic Vector Potential A; Maxwell's Equation
for Static EM Fields.
 Magnetic Forces & Materials
Forces due to Magnetic Fields; Magnetic Boundary Conditions;
Magnetic Energy; Faraday's Law. Magnetic Forces &
Materials
 Introduction to Time Varying EM Fields.
Pre-requisites Fundamental of Electrical Engineering (Circuit)
Applied Engineering Mathematic III (co-requisite)
Semester IV/4
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture supported by tutorial, assignments, Demonstrations
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Course Title Electromagnetic Fields : 5 (2,3,0)
Attendance Requirements 75% Lecture Attendance
 Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Elements of Electromagnetics,
Oxford University Press, New York, 2001
References:
 Hayt, W.H., Engineering Electromagnetics, 4th ed.,
McGraw-Hill, 1981.
 David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 3rd
ed., Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1999.
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Course Title Electrical Materials and Technology : 5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  To review fundamentals of atomic theory; elementary
Competences to be Acquired quantum mechanics the role of electrons in determining the
macroscopic electrical behavior of engineering materials.
 To understand the physical properties of conductors,
superconductors, semiconductor, dielectric and magnetic
materials.
 To develop quantitative descriptions of the physical
properties.
 To understand application and manufacturing processes of
electrical and electronic materials.
Course Description/Course  Review of atomic theory of matter
Contents The Rutherford model of atom, The Bohr atom model,
Quantization of electron energy, Schroedinger equation,
Atomic bonding, Energy band diagram.
 Conducting materials
Conduction in conductor materials, Equation of motion of an
electron, Drudel model, Fermi-Dirac distribution function and
the Fermi energy of metals, Influence of frequency on
conductivity, Factors influencing resistively of conductor
materials, Thermal conductivity of conductors, Classification
and applications.
 Superconductivity
BSC theory of superconductivity, Meissner effect,
Classification of superconductor materials, London equation,
Application of superconductor.
 Semi-conducting materials
Energy band diagrams, Intrinsic semiconductors, Extrinsic
semiconductors, Fermi-Dirac distribution and the concentration
of charge carriers, Drift and diffusion current, P-N Junction,
Hall-Effect, Manufacturing process of semiconductors.
 Dielectric Materials
Field Relations, Polarization and mechanisms of polarization in
dielectrics, Lorentz field, Properties of dielectric materials,
Complex permittivity, Influence of frequency on permittivity,
Mechanisms of electrical breakdown of dielectric materials,
Ferro electricity, Classification and applications.
 Magnetic materials
Macroscopic characterization of magnetic materials, Magnetic
dipole moment, Types of magnetism, Spontaneous
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Course Title Electrical Materials and Technology : 5 (2,3,0)
magnetization and the Curie Weiss law, Domain movement in
external magnetic field, Magnetic losses, Complex
permeability, Hard and soft magnetic materials,
Ferrimagnetic materials, manufacturing of magnetic materials.
Pre-requisites Applied Electronics II
Applied Modern Physics
Semester V/5
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture supported by tutorial and assignment
 Allison: Electrical engineering materials
References:
 Dekker: Electrical engineering materials and devices
 Solymar: Lectures on the electrical properties of
materials
 Lovell, Avery, Vernon: Physical properties of
materials
 Pasco: Properties of materials for electrical
engineers
 Stern: Fundamentals of integrated circuits
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Module Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Module Number 11 Advanced Engineering Mathematics

Rationale and Module ‘Advanced Engineering Mathematics’ equips the students with
objective of the strong Engineering and Scientific mathematics which will be integrated to
module computational methods. And enables students to understand principles of
random process which will directly applicable in modern signal
processing and communication systems.
 advanced mathematics for Scientists and Engineers

 fundamental computational methods to solve scientific and
engineering problem.
 understand the basic probabilistic methods applicable to science
and engineering problems
 acquaint knowledge of statistical transform techniques
module

ECEG-2111 Applied Engineering Mathematics III 7
ECEG-2112 Computational Methods 6
ECEG-2113 Probability and Random Process 5
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Course Title Applied Engineering Mathematics III:7 (4,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 7
Course Objectives & The objective of the course is to equip students with the
Competences to be Acquired mathematical tools of developing mathematical models of physical
engineering problems.
Course Description/Course  Vector-valued functions of one variable
Contents  Space motion
 Scalar functions of several variables
 Partial differentiation
 Analytic functions
 Power and Laurent’s series
 Fourier series and other orthogonal functions
 Vector calculus: vector differential operations, gradient,
divergence, curl, line integral, Green’s and Stoke’s theorem
 Residue theorem and evaluation of simple integral
 Cauchy integral theorem and formula
 Additional topics such as vector fields, and linear algebra.
Pre-requisites Applied Engineering Mathematics II
Semester III/3
Teaching & Learning Lectures, class works, assignments
Methods
 -
References:
 Rogers, H. Multivariable Calculus with Vectors. Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall
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Course Title Computational Methods :6 (3,1,2)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 6
Course Objectives &  To acquaint the fundamental computational methods to solve
Competences to be Acquired scientific and engineering problem.
Course Description/Course  Number System and Numerical Error Analysis
Contents 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-requisites Introduction to Computing.
Semester IV/4
Teaching & Learning Lecture supported by tutorial, programming exercises and
Methods assignments
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Course Title Computational Methods :6 (3,1,2)
 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
 Conte S.D. and Carl de Boor: Elementary Numerical
Analysis An Algorithm Approach, 3rd ed, McGraw Hill
Int. Student ed, 1981
 Jain M.K., S.R.K. Iyenger and R.K. Jain: Numerical
Methods for Scientific and Engineering Computation,
2nd ed, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1985
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Course Title Probability and Random Processes : 5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  To introduce the basic probabilistic methods applicable to
Competences to be Acquired science and engineering problems and familiarize students of
statistical transform techniques.
Contents Mathematical models; Deterministic models; Probability models;
Statistical regularity. Properties of relative frequency; The
axiomatic approach to a theory of probability; Building a
probability model.
 Basic Concepts of Probability Theory
Specifying random experiments; The sample space. Events. Set
operations; The axioms of probability; Discrete sample spaces.
Continuous sample spaces; Sampling with replacement and with
ordering. Sampling without replacement and with ordering.
Permutations of n distinct objects; Sampling without
replacement and without ordering. Sampling with replacement
and without ordering; Conditional probability. Bayes' Rule;
Independence of events. Sequential experiments. Sequences of
independent experiments. The binomial probability law. The
multinomial probability law. The geometric probability law.
Sequences of dependent experiments.
 Random Variables
The notion of a random variable; The cumulative distribution
function; The three types of random variables; The probability
density function; Conditional cdf's and pdf's; Some important
random variables; Discrete random variables; Continuous
random variables; Functions of a random variable; The
expected value of random variables; Variance; The Markov
and Chebyshev inequalities; Testing the fit of a distribution to
data; Transform methods; The characteristic function; The
probability generating function; The Laplace transform of the
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Course Title Probability and Random Processes : 5 (2,3,0)
pdf.
 Multiple Random Variables
Vector random variables; Events and probabilities;
Independence; Pairs of random variables. Pairs of discrete
random variables; The joint cdf of X and Y; The joint pdf of
two jointly continuous random variables; Random variables that
differ in type; Independence of two random variables.
Conditional probability and conditional expectation;
Conditional probability; Conditional expectation; Multiple
random variables; Joint distributions; Independence;
Expected value of functions of random variables; The
correlation and covariance of two random variables; Joint
characteristic function; Jointly Gaussian random variables
 Parameter estimation and introduction to Linear mean square
estimation
 Introduction to Random Processes
Pre-requisites Applied Engineering Mathematics III
Semester IV/4
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture supported by tutorial
 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.
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Module Basic Electrical Engineering
Module Number 12 Basic Electrical Engineering

Rationale and Module ‘Basic Electrical Engineering’ enables students to understand
objective of the the basic electrical engineering concepts and practices .The module
module serves as an introductory to other advanced courses.
 understand the basic electromagnetic phenomena ,circuit

variables and parameters
 apply the fundamental and derived circuit laws and theorems
to the analysis of dc and steady state poly-phase circuits
 be able to use electrical instruments for practical measurements
 practice null balance method using bridges for accurate
measurements
 use Oscilloscope to measure dynamic circuit parameters
 have practical exposure to working environment in electrical
engineering
module

ECEG-2121 Fundamental of Electrical Engineering (Circuit) 6
ECEG-2122 Electrical Engineering Lab I 3
ECEG-2123 Electrical Workshop Practice I 3
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Course Title Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering : 6 (3,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 6
Course Objectives &  To enable students to understand the basic electromagnetic
Competences to be Acquired 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  Review of Electromagnetic Phenomenon and Variables
Contents Charge, 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 (Δ)
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 (Δ)
connections; load/power flow method of three phase ac circuit
analysis; power in unbalanced three phase systems.
Pre-requisites Introduction to Engineering profession
Applied Engineering mathematics II (Co-requisite)
Semester II/2
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Course Title Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering : 6 (3,3,0)
Teaching & Learning Lecture supported by tutorial, assignment and laboratory exercises.
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Continuous Assessment with Assignment, Tests and Continuous
Grading System Assessment with Assignment, Tests and Projects (50%),
 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 Electrical Engineering, by Cook and Carn
 Electric Circuits, by T.F. Bogart
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Course Title Electrical Engineering Lab I : 3 (0,0,3)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 3
Course Objectives &  To use electrical instruments for practical measurements
Competences to be Acquired  To practice null balance method using bridges for accurate
measurements
 To practice measurement of dynamic parameters by
oscilloscope
Course Description/Course  Basic DC Voltage and Current Measurements and Range
Contents Extension
 KVL, KCL Superposition and Thevinen Realization
 Resistance Measurements with Ohmmeters and DC bridges
 Periodic waveforms and Cathode ray Oscilloscope
 AC voltage and Current Measurement with AC indicators and
Oscilloscope
 Experimental Analysis of RL ,RC and RLC Transients
 Series and Parallel resonance
 Hysteresis
 Power Measurements
 Power Factor Improvement
Pre-requisites None
Semester II/2
Teaching & Learning Laboratory Exercise.
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Lab Reports (25%)
Grading System Participation (25%)
Final Exam (50%)
Attendance Requirements 100%
 -
References:
 Laboratory manuals provided in the lab
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Course Title Electrical Workshop Practice I : 2 (0,0,2)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 2
Course Objectives &  To enable students to have practical exposure to working
Competences to be Acquired environment in electrical engineering.
Course Description/Course  Workshop Safety Rules;
Contents  General Soldering Information;
 Internal Installation Practice;
 Splicing;
 Two lamps controlled from two different places by means of
two two-way switches;
 Two lamps controlled from three different places by means
of two two-way and one intermediate switches;
 Two lamps controlled from four different places by means of
two two-way and two intermediate switches;
 Bell switch;
 Annunciator circuits.
Pre-requisites None
Semester III/3
Teaching & Learning Methods Workshop Practice
Final Exam (50%)
 -
References:
 Handouts provided by the Staff
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Module Applied Electronics
Module Number 13 Applied Electronics

Rationale and Module ‘Applied Electronics’ enables students to understand concepts in
objective of the electronics devices, their characteristics and applications and electronic
module circuits design.
 basic concepts of electronic circuits with the aid of characteristic

curves
 sample applications and design guidelines of electronic circuits
 advanced electronic circuits and their application
 simulation of electronic circuits using application packages
 digital system components and their design
 work with active semiconductor devices and circuits
 visually see the harmonics in rectifier circuits
 understand the difference between power amplification and
signal amplification
 understand the importance of negative feedback in an amplifier
 understand and appreciate the input differential DC coupled
stage of an operational amplifier
 understand the positive feedback and its application in oscillator
 understand design of simple switching and trigger circuits
module

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ECEG-2131 Applied Electronics I 5
ECEG-2132 Electrical Engineering Lab II 3
ECEG-2133 Applied Electronics II 5
ECEG-2134 Electrical Engineering Lab III 3
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Course Title Applied Electronics I : 5(2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  To discuss basic concepts of electronic circuits with the aid of
Competences to be Acquired characteristic curves
 To introduce sample applications and design guidelines of
electronic circuits
Course Description/Course  Basic semiconductor theory
Contents Atomic theory, semiconductor materials and their types
 Semiconductor diodes and their applications
Characteristics, analysis of diode circuits, diode types,
applications of diode circuits, voltage regulators, power
supplies
 Bipolar junction transistors
Introduction, principle of operation and characteristics, BJT
configurations, biasing methods Small Signal BJT amplifiers and
parametric representations
 Field effect transistors
Introduction, Equivalents circuits and biasing techniques, FET
Types, Parametric representations
 Frequency response of amplifiers
Basic concepts, types of frequency response, frequency
response of BJT and FET amplifiers
 Multistage amplifiers
Coupling methods, analysis of gain and other parameters,
frequency response
 Power amplifiers
Classification and analysis, efficiency, push pull amplifiers,
distortion and thermal effects
Pre-requisites Fundamental of Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Lab II (Co-requisite)
Semester III/3
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures supported by tutorials
 Tesfaye Bayou, Engineering Electronics
 Jacob Millman, Microelectronics – Digital and Analog
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Course Title Applied Electronics I : 5(2,3,0)
Circuits and Systems
References:
 Boyelstad R. and Nashelsky L., Electronic Devices and Circuit
Theory, 9th Edition, Pearson Education, 2009
 Sedra A.S. and Smith K.C., Microelectronic Circuits, 6th Edition,

Oxford University Press, 2010
 Millman J. and Grabel A., Microelectronics, 2nd Edition,

McGraw Hill, 2001
 Bogart T.F. Beasley J.S., and Rico G., Electronic Devices
and Circuits, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2004
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Course Title Electrical Engineering Lab II : 3 (0,0,3)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 3
Course Objectives &  To introduce working with active semiconductor devices and
Competences to be Acquired circuits
 To visually see the harmonics in rectifier circuits
 To understand the difference between power amplification
and signal amplification
Course Description/Course  Basic Measurements on Characteristics of Electronic Devices
Contents and Circuits
 V-I characteristics of a diode IN4001 – forward and reverse
bias
 Half wave and full wave rectifier , measurement of RMS
voltages, L-C filter, ripple
 Regulated DC power supply
 BJT characteristics
 BJT characteristics
 Amplifiers
 Single stage RC coupled amplifier–frequency response
measurements
 Two stage cascaded amplifier
 Class B push pull amplifier
Pre-requisites Electrical Engineering Lab I
Applied Electronics I (Co-requisite)
Semester III/3
Teaching & Learning Methods Laboratory Exercise.
Final Exam (50%)
 -
References:
 Laboratory manuals provided in the Electrical lab
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Course Title Applied Electronics II :5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  To discuss advanced electronic circuits and their application
Competences to be Acquired  To simulate electronic circuits using application packages
 To introduce digital system components and their design
Course Description/Course  Tuned Amplifiers Single and double tuned amplifiers,
Contents bandwidth, parallel and series resonance, ideal band pass
amplifier
 Feedback amplifiers
Types of feedback, basic representation, topologies and
analysis of feedback amplifiers, effect of feedback on
different parameters
 Differential amplifiers
Response for differential inputs, small signal analysis, common
mode rejection ratio
 Operational amplifier
OPAmp basics, parameters, inverting and noninverting
configurations, frequency response and compensation, practical
OPAmps, OPAmp applications
 Waveshaping Circuits
Waveform generator circuits, sample and hold circuits, Schmitt
trigger circuits, multivibrators, astable, monostable and
bi-stable circuits, timer circuits
 Oscillators
Pre-requisites Applied Electronics I
Electrical Engineering Lab III (Co-requisite)
Semester IV/4
Teaching & Learning Lectures supported by tutorials
Methods
 Jacob Millman, Microelectronics – Digital and Analog
Circuits and Systems
References:
 Tesfaye Bayou, Engineering Electronics
 Thomas L. Floyd, Digital Fundamentals
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Course Title Applied Electronics II :5 (2,3,0)
 V.P. Nelson, H. T. Nagle, B.D. Carroll, J.D. Irwin: Digital
Logic, Circuit Analysis and Design
 Chirlian PM, Analysis and Design of Integrated
Electronics Circuits
 Clifton G F, Microelectronics Devices and Circuits
 Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith: Microelectronic
Circuits Roberts, Sedra: Spice
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Course Title Electrical Engineering Lab III : 3 (0,0,3)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 3
Course Objectives &  To understand the importance of negative feedback in an
Competences to be Acquired amplifier
 To understand and appreciate the input differential DC
coupled stage of an operational amplifier
 To understand the positive feedback and its application in
oscillator.
 To understand design of simple switching and trigger circuits
Course Description/Course  Tuned Amplifier with a tank circuit
Contents  Feedback Amplifier
 Differential Amplifier
 Operational Amplifier
 Oscillators
 Schmitt Triggers
 Multi-vibrator
 Timers
Pre-requisites Electrical Engineering Lab II
Applied Electronics II (Co-requisite)
Semester IV/4
Final Exam (50%)
References:
 Laboratory manuals provided in the lab
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Module Signals and Network Analysis
Module Number 14 Signals and Network Analysis

Rationale and Module ‘Signals and Networks Analysis’ enables students to understand
objective of the and apply the representation, classification, characterization and
module analysis of signals and systems in time and frequency domains.
The courses of this module will 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 modeling, analysis,
design and synthesis of 1- and 2- port passive and active electric
networks and filters in a classical and a modern approach
 add to their knowledge-base in the fundamentals of electrical
engineering modeling and design.
module

Number
ECEG-2141 Signals and Systems Analysis 6
ECEG-2142 Network Analysis & Synthesis 6
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Module Signals and Networks Analysis

Course Title Signal and Systems Analysis :6 (3,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 6
Course Objectives &  Enable student to understand and apply the representation,
Competences to be Acquired classification, characterization and analysis of signals and
systems in time and frequency domains
Contents Characterization, classification, and representation/modeling of
signals and systems
 Signal Approximation
Orthogonal/orthonormal and basis functions; error to signal
energies ratio.
 Fourier Series Representation of Periodic Signals
Trigonometric & exponential Fourier series, frequency and
power spectrums, error to signal energies ratio.
 Singularity Functions
The impulse, step and ramp functions; discontinuous functions.
 Convolution
Signals as a continuum of impulses; impulse responses;
analytical, graphical and numerical evaluation of convolution
 Ordinary Linear Differential Equations (OLDE)
Single and system of OLD equations.
 Fourier Transforms and Inverse Transforms
Properties, energy spectrum, transform theorems, system
functions.
 The Sampling Theorem
Ideal and real sampling, Nyquist rate.
 Laplace Transforms
Properties, relationship between Fourier and Laplace
transforms; system functions;
 Inverse Laplace Transforms
Partial fraction method, modified power series methods,
evaluations from pole-zero plots; systems response, solutions to
integro-differential equations;
 Z-Transforms and Inverse Transforms
Discrete signals and systems, the Z-transform & inverse
transform; system functions; difference equations and their
solutions
 Introduction to Discrete Time Fourier Transform(DTFT)
Pre-requisites Applied Engineering mathematics III
Semester IV/4
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Course Title Signal and Systems Analysis :6 (3,3,0)
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture supported by tutorial, assignment and laboratory exercises.
Assessment/Evaluation & Continuous Assessment with Assignment, Tests and Continuous
Grading System Assessment with Assignment, Tests and Projects (50%),
 Analysis of Signals and Systems, Tesfaye Bayou
References:
 Signals and Linear Systems, R.A. Gabel & Richard A.
Roberts
 Signals and Linear Systems, Lathi
 Advance Engineering Mathematics, E. Kreyzig
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Course Title Network Analysis and Synthesis : 6 (3,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 6
Course Objectives &  Understand and apply the techniques of modeling, analysis,
Competences to be Acquired design and synthesis of 1- and 2- port passive and active
electric networks and filters in a classical and a modern
approach
Course Description/Course  Introduction to network analysis and synthesis
Contents Networks and their developmental stages; analysis, design and
analysis concepts; network characterizations and theorems
 Network transform representation and analysis
Analysis of first and second order circuits: Step and impulse
responses; frequency response and Bode plotting Sources and R,
L, C & M parameters in s-domain; transformed network equations
and analysis; network functions - driving point (dp) or immitance
(1 -port) functions, transfer (2 -port) functions; network poles &
zeros versus time and frequency responses
 Elements of realizability theory
Causality and stability - time and frequency domain criterions;
restrictions on pole-zero locations of dp and transfer functions;
Hurwitz polynomials; the Routh - Hurwitz array; positive real
functions; Brune's conditions
 Synthesis of dp functions (one port networks)
Elementary synthesis procedures - removal of a pole/s at the
origin, infinity, and on the jω axis in the complex s-plane; removal
of minimum resistance/conductance; Foster and Cauer I & II
realizations -synthesis of LC, RC, RL and general R,L,C & M dp
functions.
 Two port networks
Z -, Y-, H-, and ABCD parameters; relationship among 2-port
parameters; parallel, series, and cascade interconnections;
properties - symmetry, reciprocity, and balanced-ness;
configurations: T-, π-, H-, Q- and bridge(lattice) networks.
 Synthesis of transfer functions (two port networks)
Auxiliary functions - transmission and reflection coefficients; the
insertion loss technique (Darlington's method); the zero shifting
technique; terminated two port networks
 Active network synthesis
Active network building blocks; synthesis of active networks;
 Filter types, specifications and classical syntheses techniques
Filter categorization and specification; classical filter design
techniques - image parameter technique, constant- k filters,
m-derived filters, composite filters
 Modern technique of passive filter synthesis
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Course Title Network Analysis and Synthesis : 6 (3,3,0)
Modern techniques- Butterworth & Chebyshev approximations of
passive normalized low pass (NLP) filter design; parameter
normalization (scaling)/de-normalization with respect to
frequency and/or impedance; synthesis of high pass (HP), band
pass (BP) & band rejection (BR) filters - frequency transformation
techniques
 Synthesis of active filters
Active filters - merits & demerits with respect to passive filters;
active filter structures and design -
single amplifier second order structure (LP, HP, BP and BR
filters); bi-quad structures; higher order active filters;
transformation of passive RLC filters into active realization
Pre-requisites Signals and Systems Analysis
Semester V/5
Teaching & Learning Lectures supported by tutorials, assignment and laboratory
Methods exercises.
 -
References:
 Network Analysis, M. T. Van Valkendeeg
 Network Analysis and Synthesis, F.F. Kuo
 Circuit Design, Temes and Lapatra
 Network Theory and Filter Design, V.K. Aatre
 Passive and Active Network Analysis and Synthesis,
Budak
 Principles of Active Network Synthesis and Design, G.
Darayanani
 Modern Filter Theory and Design, G.C Temes & S.K.
Mitra
 Synthesis of Passive Networks: Theory and Methods
appropriate to the realization and approximation
problems, Guillemin, Ernst Adolph
 Integrated & active network analysis and synthesis, Paul
Chirlian & Everitt (editor}
 Basic circuit theory, Charles A. Desoer & Ernst S. Kuh
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Module Basic Electrical Machines
Module 15 Basic Electrical Machines

Number
Rationale and Module ‘Basic Electrical Machines’ enables students to understand
objective of construction and principle of operation of transformers and electrical
the module machines; analyze operating and regulation characteristics.

 understand basic concepts of electromagnetic circuits as they relate
to voltages, currents, and physical forces induced in conductors.
 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.
 use models to analyze power requirements, power capability,
efficiency and operating characteristics
 measure and obtain equivalent circuit of electrical machines
 perform no load and full load tests on transformers and induction
motor
 be able to measure speed versus torque characteristics
 understand the construction and control of basic electrical machines.
 learn about basic computer maintenance and PCB fabrication
procedure
Total ECTS of 12
the module

Number
ECEG-3151 Introduction to Electrical Machines 5
ECEG-3152 Machine Lab 3
ECEG-3153 Electrical Workshop Practice II 4
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Course Title Introduction to Electrical Machines : 5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & On completion of this course the students are able to:
Competences to be Acquired  Explain basic concepts of electromagnetic circuits as they
relate to voltages, currents, and physical forces induced in
conductors.
 Explain principles of operation & construction of transformer,
induction machines, D.C. machines, and synchronous machines.
 Develops analytical models for transformers and electrical
rotating machines.
 Identify and establish power requirements, power capability,
efficiency and operating characteristics.
Course Description/Course  Magnetics and Principle of electromechanical energy
Contents conversion
Magnetics
Field properties, materials, saturation & hysteresis, magnetic
circuits, iron loses, Production of an EMF, Production of
electromagnetic force-torque. Principle of electromechanical
energy conversion .Energy Balance; Energy in Singly-Excited
Magnetic Field Systems; Determination of Magnetic Force and
Torque from Energy; Determination of Magnetic Force and
Torque from Co-energy.
 Transformers
Single phase transforms, Principle of action, construction, ideal
& practical models, parameter testing, voltage regulation,
efficiency
 3-Phase Induction Machines
Construction, Revolving field, synchronous speed & slip, rotor &
equivalent circuit models, determine parameter of the
equivalent circuit, torque equation, stall & starting torque,
efficiency, torque-speed curves, parameter measurement.
 D.C Machines
Principle of operation, Construction, generated EMF and Torque
developed in D.C. machines, armature reaction, commutation,
Characteristics of D.C generator, and characteristics of D.C.
motors, efficiency, torque-speed curves, and parameter
measurement.
 Synchronous Machines
Principle of operation of synchronous machines, Construction,
equivalent circuit, parameter testing, and characteristics of
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Course Title Introduction to Electrical Machines : 5 (2,3,0)
synchronous machines as an alternator, motor operation of
synchronous machine, efficiency, torque-speed curves,
parameter measurement.
Pre-requisites Electromagnetic Fields
Electrical Engineering Lab IV (Co-requisite)
Semester V/5
Methods
 G. Mullisa: Introduction to Electrical Machines
References:
 J. Hindmarsh: Electrical Machines and their Applications
 Kosow: Electric Machinery and Control, Prentice-Hall

 Siskind: Electrical Machines, McGraw-Hill
 Chapman: Electric Machinery Fundamentals,
McGraw-Hill
 Fitzgerald, C. Kingsley, & S. D. Umans: Electric
Machinery
 M.G. Say: Alternating Current Machines
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Course Title Machine Lab: 3 (0,0,3)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 3
Course Objectives &  To measure and obtain equivalent circuit of electrical
Competences to be Acquired machines
 To perform no load and full load tests on transformers and
induction motor
 To be able to measure speed versus torque characteristics
Course Description/Course  Hysteresis Measurement using Magnetic circuit
Contents  Equivalent Circuit Determination and Parallel Operation of a
Transformer
 Induction Machines No-Load and Open-Circuit Tests
 Tests on DC Machine
 Tests on Synchronous Machine
Pre-requisites Introduction to Electrical Machines (Co-requisite)
Electrical Engineering Lab II
Semester 5
Grading System Participation (25%),
Final Exam (50%)
 Electrical Machine Laboratory Manual By Dr.Assefa
Gebreselase
References:
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Course Title Electrical Workshop Practice II :4 (1,0,3)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 4
Course Objectives &  To enable students to understand the construction and control
Competences to be Acquired of basic electrical machines.
 Basic computer maintenance
 PCB fabrication procedure
Course Description/Course  Transformer Winding
Contents  Induction Motor Winding (Cage Rotor Type)
 Wiring of Relay Circuits
 Computer Maintenance
 PCB fabrication
Pre-requisites Electrical Workshop Practice I
Semester V/5
Teaching & Learning Methods Workshop Practice

Grading System Participation (25%),
Final Exam (50%)
None
References:
Handouts provided by the Staff
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Module Computer Architecture and Programming
Module Number 16 Computer Architecture and Programming

Rationale and Module ‘Computer Architecture and Programming’ equips students with
objective of the profound knowledge in realization of digital systems; architecture and
module organization of a computer system and its components; and software
development in Object-Oriented programming.
 principles of Digital Systems

 property and realization of the various logic gates
 to design Combinational and Sequential Systems
 architecture and organization of a computer system and its
components
 to design and simulate a basic computer system
 object oriented concepts and terminologies.
 pure Object-Oriented Programming Language.
 solid foundation for developing software using the
object-oriented paradigm
module

ECEG-3161 Digital Logic Design 6
ECEG-3163 Computer Architectures and Organization 5
ECEG-3162 Object Oriented Programming 5
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Course Title Digital Logic Design :6 (3,1,2)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  To introduce students with principles of Digital Systems
Competences to be Acquired  To study property and realization of the various logic gates
 To make the student able to design Combinational and
Sequential Systems
Course Description/Course  Introduction to Digital Systems
Contents  Basic and Derived Logic Gates;
 Discrete Logic Gates Realization;
 Multivibrators;
 Digital Integrated Circuits and Logic Families;
 Comparison of Common Logic Families;
 Introduction to Switching Algebra;
 Design of Logic Systems;
 Design of Combinational Logic Systems;
 Memory Elements;
 Design of Sequential Logic Systems;
 Digital System Testing;
Faults in Digital Circuits; Test Generation for and Testable
Combinational Circuits; Test Generation and Testable
Sequential Circuits; Built-in Self Test (BIST).

Semester V/5
Teaching & Learning Lectures supported by tutorials and Laboratory Exercises.
Methods
 Fundamentals of Digital Logic with Verilog Design,
Brown and Vranesic, McGrawi-Hill Publ.
References:
 Floyd, Digital Electronics
 Switching Theory and Automata, Kohavi
 M. Morris Mano, Digital Design
 Enoch O. Hwang, Digital Logic and Microprocessor
Design with VHDL
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Course Title Computer Architecture and Organization : 5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  To introduce the architecture and organization of a computer
Competences to be system and its components
Acquired  To design and simulate a basic computer system
Course Description/Course  General Introduction
Contents Organization and architecture, computer evolution,
performance, models of a computer system
 The Central Processing Unit
Computer arithmetic, Instruction sets, Instruction format and
addressing modes, CPU Structure, RISC and CISC, Pipelining,
The Control Unit (Hardwired and Microprogrammed
Implementations)
 Memory Systems
Classification and hierarchy of Memory systems, Main memory,
Cache Memory, Secondary Memory, Other types of memory,
Memory Management
 Input Output Systems
Input Output devices, modes of transfer, I/O interface,
Techniques used for I/O Operations: Programmed,
Interrupt-driven, Direct Memory Access
 Advanced topics
Introduction to parallel processing, Low level data structures,
Introduction to operating systems
Pre-requisites Digital Logic Design
Semester VI/6
Teaching & Learning Lectures supported by tutorials and class exercises.
Methods
 William Stallings: Computer Organization and
Architecture
References:
 M. M. Mano: Computer System Architecture
 David A Patterson: John L. Hennessy: Computer
Architecture
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Course Title Computer Architecture and Organization : 5 (2,3,0)
 Barry Wilkinson: Computer Architecture Design and
Performance
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Course Title Object-Oriented Programming : 5 (2,3,0)
Degree Program “Electrical Engineering (Computer)”, Bachelor of Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & This course provides an introduction to the concepts and
Competences to be
methodology of Object-Oriented Programming with Java as an
Acquired
illustration language. Concentrating on aspects of Java that best
demonstrate object-oriented principles and good practice. Topics
covered include the Java programming language syntax, OO
programming using Java, exception handling, applets, swings,
JDBC, threads, and networking. Upon completion of this course,
students will be able to:
 Compile and run a Java application.

 Understand major concepts of object-oriented programming
 Gain knowledge and skills in OO design and program
development using Java
 Understand the advantages of object-oriented design
techniques including encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance,
polymorphism, and reusability.
 Create Java applets that run within a browser.
 Understand the concept of Java networking.
Course Description/Course  Introduction to Java
Contents
 Revision of Basic Programming Constructs
 Variables and Data Types, Operators, Control Structures
 Arrays
 Methods
 Introduction to Classes and Objects
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 Classes and Objects
 Static and Final
 Attributes and Methods
 Difference between Procedural and
Object Oriented programming
 Object Oriented Programming Concepts
 Data abstraction and abstract data type
 Encapsulation
 Inheritance & class hierarchy
 Polymorphism
 Interfaces and Abstract Classes
 Sound class design principles
 More on Java
 Packages
 GUI Programming with Swing and the Swing event

model
 Handling Errors with Exceptions
 Java Generics
 I/O and parsing
 Introduction to Java Networking
 Introduction to Web Development using HTML and

Java Server Pages
 Java Database Programming with JDBC
Pre-requisites Introduction to Computing

Semester V/5
Teaching & Learning Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory exercises, Assignments and Semester
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Methods project
Assessment/Evaluation & Assignments and Programming Projects (30%), Tests and Mid
Grading System (30%), Final examination (40%)
 Java with Object-Oriented Programming, Paul S.
Wang
References:
 Absolute Java, Walter Savitch
 Java How To program(Late Objects Edition), 8th Edition,
Paul Deitel and Harvey Deitel
 Java: A Beginners Guide
 Head First Java, Kathy Sierra & Bert Bates
 Java 2 The Complete Reference, OSBORNE, Herbert Schildt
 Core Java Volume I. Fundamentals, Cay S. Horstmann and
Gary Cornell

Module Electrical Systems Engineering
Module Number 17 Electrical Systems Engineering

Rationale and Module ‘Electrical Systems Engineering’ enables students to understand
objective of the background in communication systems; analog and digital linear and
module non-linear modulation and demodulation techniques; operational
principles and limitations of electrical and electronic control circuits; and
design advanced electronic circuits in communication and control of
electrical devices. The module covers methods, realization and
application of discrete-time signals and systems representation and
analysis. The module enables students to build the knowledge on
various types of Instruments in terms of their operations/application.
The module, in general, provides the basic knowledge of electrical
systems such as communication, control and power systems.

 get a strong background in communication systems engineering
 learn the different analog and digital linear and non-linear
modulation and demodulation techniques those are common to
many communication systems
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 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.
 able to realize electronic systems using circuits such as Schmitt
trigger, sample and hold
 able to make step time response measurements in position and
speed loops of DC / AC motors
 able to design three input MUX and DEMUX operations on the
signals triangular, sine and square wave signals
 able to design and test Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog
converters using discrete components.
 able to design and find the spectral response of Amplitude
Modulation circuit for DSB , DSB-SC
 learn design methods and realization structures of discrete-time
systems.
 understand signal processing applications using signal
processing development kits for a chosen DSP chip
 familiarize themselves with simulation using MATLAB
 General Principles: Basic Concepts of Measurement;
Performance
Characteristics – Static and Dynamic; Noise and Interference in
Instrumentations
 Sensors and Applications: Passive Sensors: Resistive, Capacitive,
Inductive; Active Sensors and Applications; Discrete Output
Sensors: Shaft Encoders
 Signal Conditioning and Conversion: Deflection Bridges,
Amplifiers
and Attenuators, Oscillators and Filters
 Output Presentation: Indicators: Pointer-Scale, Alphanumeric,
Graphical; Recorders: Graphical, Magnetic, Semiconductor.

module

ECEG-3171 Digital Signal Processing 5
ECEG-3172 Electrical Engineering Lab V 4
ECEG-3173 Introduction to Instrumentation 5
ECEG-3174 Introduction to Communication Systems 5
ECEG-3175 Introduction to Control Engineering 5
ECEG-3176 Introduction to Power systems 5
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Course Title Digital Signal Processing: 5 (2-3-0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  Introduce students to methods of discrete-time signals and
Competences to be Acquired systems representation and analysis
 Introduce design methods and realization structures of
discrete-time systems.
 Introduce signal processing applications using signal
processing development kits for a chosen DSP chip
 Introduce simulation using MATLAB.
Course Description/Course  Time-domain representation and analysis of discrete-time
Contents signals and systems (9 hrs.)
 Sampling, Reconstruction, Decimation and Interpolation (6
hrs.)
 Discrete-time convolution algorithms (3 hrs)
 Z-Transform representation of discrete-time signals and
systems. (4 hrs)
 Transform-domain representation and analysis of
discrete-time signals and systems (6 hrs.)
 Discrete-time system realization (6 hrs.)
 DFT and FFT algorithms (9 hrs.)
 Design of FIR and IIR Discrete-time filters (6 hrs.)
 Introduction to discrete-time random signals (3 hrs.)
 Three hours per week will be used for tutorials and simulation
exercises.
Pre-requisites Signals and Systems Analysis
Digital Logic Design
Semester VI/6
Teaching & Learning Lectures, tutorials, assignments and MATLAB exercises
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Assignments (15%), MATLAB exercises (15%), Tests (30%), and
Grading System Final Examination (40%)
 Eneyew Adugna, “Introduction to Discrete-time signal
Processing”, AAU Printing Press.
References:
 A. Oppenheim and Schafer, “Discrete-time Signal
Processing”, Prentice Hall.
 S. J. Orfanidis, “Introduction to Signal Processing”,
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Course Title Digital Signal Processing: 5 (2-3-0)
Prentice Hall
 J. G. Proakis and D. G. Manolakis, “Introduction to
Digital Signal Processing”, Macmilan Publishing
Company.
 V. K. Ingle and J. G. Proakis, “Digital Signal Processing
Using Matlab V.4”, PWS Publishing Company.
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Course Title Electrical Engineering Lab V: 4 (1,0,3)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 4
Course Objectives &  To be able to realize electronic systems using circuits such as
Competences to be Acquired Schmitt trigger, sample and hold
 To be able to make step time response measurements in
position and speed loops of DC / AC motors
 To be able to design and test Analog to Digital and Digital
to Analog converters using discrete components.
 To be able to design and find the spectral response of
Amplitude Modulation circuit for DSB , DSB-SC
 To be able to test different electrical insulations
 To be able to measure critical disruptive voltage and
visualizing corona effect
Course Description/Course  Filter Design
Contents  Design of Amplitude Modulation
 To design and construct ADC / DAC circuits
 Amplitude Modulation for DSB and DSB –SC, Spectral
response
 Speed control of DC motor / AC motor
 Position control using incremental resolver
 Speed control of Proportional, PI, PID control of feedback
control systems
 High voltage Insulation Test
 Measuring critical Disruptive voltage and visualizing corona
effect
Pre-requisites Machine Lab
Introduction to Control Engineering (Co-requisite)
Introduction to Communication Systems (Co-requisite)
Semester VI/6
Teaching & Learning Methods Laboratory Exercise
Assessment/Evaluation & Lab Reports (25%), Participation (25%), and Final Exam (50%)
Grading System
References:
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Course Title Introduction to Instrumentation :5 (2,1,2)
Degree Program “Electrical Engineering (Focus area)”, Bachelor of Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  To discuss the major elements of a measurement system
Competences to be
Acquired  To discuss the principle of operation and behavior of
typical sensing devices used in instrumentation
applications
Course Description/Course General Principles of Instrumentation, Sensors and Applications,
Contents Signal Conditioning Circuits, Signal Conversion Elements, Output
Presentation. .
 General Principles
Basic Concepts of Measurement; Performance
Characteristics – Static and Dynamic; Noise and
Interference in Instrumentations
 Sensors and Applications
 Position and Motion (velocity, acceleration, vibration,
shock) Sensing,
 Force and Torque (strain, stress)
 Light
 Temperature and Heat
 Pressure
 Humidity, density, specific weight, and specific gravity,
Viscosity;
 Sound;
 pH, Chemical, smoke
 level and flow
 Discrete Output Sensors: Shaft Encoders
 biomedical applications
 fiber optics and laser instrumentation
 Signal Conditioning and Conversion
 Deflection Bridges, Amplifiers and Attenuators,
Oscillators and Filters
 Digital to Analogue Converter and Analogue to Digital
Converter
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Course Title Introduction to Instrumentation :5 (2,1,2)
 Output Presentation
Indicators: Pointer-Scale, Alphanumeric, Graphical;
Recorders: Graphical, Magnetic, Semiconductor
Laboratory Exercise Static Calibration of Instruments, Sensor Applications, Signal
Conditioning Circuits, Lab View Demo.
Pre-requisites Introduction to Control Engineering (Co-requisite)
Semester VI/6
Teaching & Learning Lectures supported by tutorials and practical laboratory exercises.
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Assignments and Laboratory exercise (20 %), Tests (30 %), Final
Grading System exam (50%)
Attendance Requirements 75% lecture, 100% laboratory
 J.P. Bentley, Principles of Measurement Systems
References:
 A.K. Gosh, Electronic Instrumentation
 Doeblin, Principles of Instrumentation
 B.E. Jones, Instrumentation Measurement and Feedback

Course Title Introduction to Communication Systems : 5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  To give a strong background in communication systems
Competences to be Acquired engineering.
 To teach the different analog and digital linear and
non-linear modulation and demodulation techniques those are
common to many communication systems.
Course Description/Course  Short description of an analog communication system
Contents  Analysis of deterministic signals in frequency domain
 Signal transmission in base band
 Linear distortion
 Nonlinear distortion and companding
 Analog modulation systems
 Analysis of linear modulations such as AM, DSB, SSB
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Course Title Introduction to Communication Systems : 5 (2,3,0)
 Linear modulation and demodulation techniques also
combined with FDM
 Nonlinear modulation techniques such as PM and FM
 Survey of sampling techniques for analog pulse modulations
such as PAM, PPM and PDM
 Pulse modulation systems, PCM, DM, DPCM
 FSK, PSK and ASK
Network Analysis and Synthesis
Probability and Random Processes
Electrical Engineering Lab V (Co-requisite)
Semester VI/6
Methods
 Haykin: Communication Systems
References:
 Taub and Schilling: Principles of Communication
Systems
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Course Title Introduction to Control Engineering: 5(2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  Students will understand and acquire solid foundation in
Competences to be Acquired mathematical modeling of Physical Systems
 Students will add to their knowledge-base in the
fundamentals of electrical engineering modeling and design.
 Students will develop basic skills of utilizing mathematical
tools needed to analyze and design classical linear dynamic
control systems.
 Each student will get real-world experience in control systems
problems, design, and implementation.
 Students will use and understand the application of software
tools in Control system analysis and design (eg. MATLAB and
Simulink , Mathematical or other open source software …)
Course Description/Course The Course is divided into three parts
Contents  Modeling and Representation of Linear Systems [2]
 Classical Control System Analysis Methods [3,4,5,6,7]
 Compensator Design in Classical Control System [8]
1. Introduction to Control Systems

 History of Control System Engineering
 The basic concept of Control systems
2. Mathematical Modeling of Physical System

 System concept
 Examples of Control Systems
 Mathematical models of electrical ,
mechanical and Electro-mechanical systems
 Mathematical models of thermal and fluid

systems ( reading assignment )
 Basic Control System components
3. Characteristics of Feedback Control System

 Sensitivity of Control System for
parameter variation
 Disturbance signals in a feedback control
system
 The cost of feedback
4. Time Domain Response Analysis of Control System
( supported by Lab exercise using MATLAB)
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 Performance characteristics of feedback
system
 Steady state error
 Error constant Performance Indices
5. Stability Analysis of Linear Systems

 The concept of stability
 The Ruouth-Hurwits stability criterion
 The stability of linear feedback control
system
 String efficiency and method of
improvement
6. The Root-Locus Method
 Introduction
 The Root-Locus concept
 Construction of Root-Locus procedure
 Design in s domain ( compensator design )
7. Frequency Response Analysis
 Introduction
 Frequency response plot (Polar plot, bode
plot, magnitude versus phase plot)
 Frequency response of feedback control
systems (Control specification in frequency
domain, Relative stability, Nichols chart).
8. Stability Analysis in Frequency Domain
 Introduction
 The Nyquist stability criterion
 Bode plot and stability
 relation between plots
 Gain-Phase plot and stability
 Closed loop response from open-loop
frequency response
 Correlation between frequency response
and time domain response
9. Control System Design
 Introduction
 Approaches to system design
 PID controller and Classical tuning
Procedure : the Ziegler-Nicholas procedure
 Cascade compensation network
 Root locus method design : Phase-lead
compensation, phase-lag compensation,
 Frequency response method: Phase-lead
compensation, phase-lag compensation,
lead-lag compensation.
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Pre-requisites Signal and Systems Analysis
Introduction to Instrumentation (co-requisite)
Semester VI/6
Methods
 Girma Mulisa: Introduction to Control Engineering
References:
 Feedback Control system analysis and synthesis by
John J. D’ Azzo and Houpis,
 Control System Engineering by I.J. Nagrath and Gopal
 Richard Dorf, Modern Control System, 11th Edition
,Pearson ,2008
 Norman S.Nise , Control Systems Engineering ,6th
Edition ,John Wiley & Sons ,Inc.
 Roland Burns, Advanced Control Engineering,
2001,Butterworth-Heinemann
 J.J. D’azzo, Feedback Control system Analysis and
Synthesis,
 Ogata.K . Modern Control Engineering, 4th
Edition,Printicel Hall Inc. New Jersey,2002
 Gopal, M. Modern Control System Theory, 2nd
Edition, New Age International Publishers, New
Delhi,1993
 Chen, C.T., Analog and Digital Control System Design,
Oxford University Press, USA, 1993
 Dingyu Xue, Linear Feedback Control Analysis and
Design with MATLAB,SIAM, Philadelphia ,2007
 Joseph J. Distifano, Theory and Problems of
Feedback and control Systems,Schaum’s
Outlines,Mc-GRAW HILL1990
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Course Title Introduction to Power Systems, 5(2,3,0)
Degree Program “Electrical Engineering (Focus area)”, Bachelor of Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & The course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of power
Competences to be Acquired systems.
 The students will have a sound understanding of
fundamentals of power systems and modeling power
system components for power transmission and distribution.
 The students will be able to understand analytical methods
for calculation of line parameters.
performance analysis of transmission lines, cable and
overhead line insulators.
 The students will be able to comprehend analysis of
symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults in power systems.
 The student will have a good understanding of the physics
of energy transportation in electrical power systems
 To develop a basic understanding of High Voltage
Engineering Hardware
Course Description/Course 1. Fundamentals of power systems
Contents  Historical development of Power systems
 AC and DC transmission
 Single-phase and three-phase transmission
 Complex power
 Structure of a power system Introduction to power
transformers, CTs and PTs etc.
2. Representation of power system components
 Single-phase solution of balanced three-phase networks
 One-line diagram and impedance or reactance diagram
 Per unit (PU) system.
3. Transmission line parameters
 Resistance of transmission lines.
 Skin effect and proximity effect.
 Inductance of single-phase two-wire line, composite
conductor lines, three-phase line with unsymmetrical
spacing, double circuit three-phase lines and bundled
conductors.
 Capacitance of a two-wire line, three-phase line with
equilateral and unsymmetrical spacing, effect of earth on
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transmission line capacitance.
Power system Simulator lab exercise
4. Mechanical design of transmission lines
 Sag and tension calculations
 Effect of wind and ice
 Stringing chart
 Sag template.
5. Characteristic and performance of power transmission lines
 ABCD constants
 Representation of transmission lines
 Short, medium and long transmission lines
 Steady-state performance – efficiency and regulation.
 Power Flow through Transmission Lines
 Reactive Power Compensation of Transmission Lines
Power system Simulator lab exercise
6. Corona
 Disruptive critical voltage
 Corona loss
 Advantage and Disadvantage of Corona
 Line design based on corona Advantages and
disadvantages of corona.
 Radio Interference
High Voltage lab exercise
7. Overhead line insulators

 Types of insulators
 Rating of Insulators
 Potential distribution over a string of insulators
 String Efficiency and Method of Improvement (Methods of
equalizing potential.)
High Voltage lab exercise
8. Underground cables
 Types of cables
 Capacitance of single-core and three-core cables
 Insulation resistance of a cable
 Power factor and heating of cables.
 Overhead Lines Versus Underground Cables
Pre-requisites Introduction to Electrical Machines
Semester VI/6
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures and tutorials
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References:
 J. D. Glover and M. S. Sarma, Power System Analysis
and Design, Brooks/Cole, Third Edition, 2002.
 C. L. Wadhwa, Electrical Power Systems, New Age
International Publishers, 2004.
 Syed Nasar, Electrical Power systems, Schaum’s
Outline Series, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company,
2004.
 Dr. George G. Karady, Dr. Keith E. Holbert, Electrical
Energy Conversion and Transport: An Interactive
Computer-Based Approach, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2005.
 John J.Grainger and Williams D.Stevenson ,Jr, Power
System Analysis ,1994
 Mohamed E.El-Hawary ,Electrical Power System
Design and Analysis
 Debapriya Das ., Electrical Power System ,2006
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Computer Focus Modules and Courses

Module Microcomputers and Interfacing
Module Number 18 Microcomputer and Interfacing

Rationale and The module “Microcomputer and Interfacing” helps students to learn hardware
objective of the and software design of microcontroller based systems. Integrated knowledge
module of common standard microcontrollers, their standalone operating systems,
interfacing with sensors, actuators and other elements of computer systems are
developed. The typical applications of Microcontrollers in control systems
automation, instrumentation systems, telemetry, and so on are discussed and
practiced.
During the courses of this module the graduate students will:
 Fundamentals of Microcomputers
 Programming Microcomputers
 Interfacing I/O devices to Microcomputers
 Microcontroller based system design
Total ECTS of the 6
module

Number
ECEG-4181 Microcomputers and Interfacing 6
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Course Title Microcomputer and Interfacing: 6(3,0,3)
Degree Program “Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering)”, Bachelor of
Science
Lecturer -
ECTS Credits 6
Course Objectives &  To familiarize the basics of microcomputers: register
Competences to be Acquired level organization, instruction set and peripheral
devices interfacing.
 To interface hardware to microcomputers and design
microcomputer based systems
Course Description/Course Fundamentals of Microcomputers; The Microcomputer Architecture;
Contents Programming Microcomputers; Interfacing Fundamentals;
Interfacing Hardware to Microcomputers; Microcontroller based
system design
 Fundamentals of Microcomputers
 The ARM Microcomputer Architecture
Register level organization; Memory organization; Bus
systems; Peripheral hardware organization
 Programming Microcomputers
Instruction Sets; Assembly language programming: Stacks,
Subroutines, Input/Output, Exception and Interrupt
 Interfacing Fundamentals
Preconditions for interfacing
Interfacing standards and protocols
SPI, I2C, PPI, and the universal serial bus (USB)
 Interfacing Hardware to Microcomputers
Interfacing Memory Devices
Interfacing I/O devices
 Designing Microcontroller based systems.
Laboratory Exercise Programming and hardware interfacing exercises.
Pre-requisites Computer Architecture and Organization
Semester VII/7
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, lab exercises
Assessment/Evaluation & Assignments (20%)
Grading System Tests (30%)
Final Examination (50%)
Attendance Requirements 75% for Lecture and Tutorial, 100% for Laboratory Exercises.
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Course Title Microcomputer and Interfacing: 6(3,0,3)
References:
 Douglas V Hall, ‘Microprocessors and
Interfacing-Programming and Hardware’, 2nd Edition,
Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited,
NewDelhi-2002.
 Ramesh S Gaonkar, ‘Microprocessor Programming and
Interfacing using 8085’, Penram Publications, 4th
Edition, 2003
 A.K.Ray, K.M.Bhurchandy, ’Intel
Microprocessors-Architecture, Programming and
Interfacing’, McGraw-Hill International Edition, 2004.
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Module Data Storage and Analysis
Module Number 19 Data Storage and Analysis

Rationale and This module handles the advanced and the fundamental principles involved
objective of the in the systematic representation, storage and management of data and in
module the design and analysis of algorithms for the efficient manipulation and
processing of the data. This module gives enough foundation for the
computer engineering students for developing applications for processing
data in an efficient manner. This module gives the students a profound
ground for the analysis, design and implementation of database systems
 Learn the fundamental data structures like arrays, queues, stacks,

linked lists, trees, etc.
 Learn the application of the aforementioned structures
 Comprehend algorithm analysis methods
 Be aware of guidelines for the design of efficient algorithms
 Learn the use of specialized data structures in problem solving
 Gain knowledge of concept of parallel computation
 Comprehend the concept of database systems and modeling
techniques
 Gain a profound ground for the analysis, design and
implementation of database systems
 Learn the advanced database types and issues related to storage
and security
Total ECTS of 14
the module

Number
ECEG-4191 Database Systems 5
ECEG-4192 Data Structures 5
ECEG-5193 Algorithm Analysis and Design 4
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Course Title Database Systems : 5 (2,1,2)
Lecturer -
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Up on completion of this course, students will have g gained
Competences to be Acquired knowledge of database system concepts and t the ability to:
 understand user requirements/views
 analyze existing and future data processing needs
 develop an enterprise data model that reflects the
organization's fundamental business rules
 develop and refine the conceptual data model, including all
entities, relationships, attributes, and business rules
 integrate and merge database views into conceptual model
 apply normalization techniques
 derive a physical design from the logical design taking into
account application, hardware, operating system, and data
communications networks requirements
Course Description/Course 1. Introduction
Contents  Manual file handling systems and limitations
 Traditional File based systems
 Database approach
 Database management system (DBMS)
 DBMS and Components of DBMS Environment
 Database Development Life Cycle
 Some common uses of database
 ANSI-SPARC Architecture
 Multi –user DBMS
2. Relational model
 Data models
 Relational data model
 Relational database
 Database terminology
 Relational constraints
 Schema and instances
3. Conceptual Database Design, E-R modeling

 Database design phase
 Conceptual database design
 Basic concepts of E-R model
 Graphical representation of E-R diagram
 Structural constraints on relationship
 Participation constraints of a relationship
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 EER (Enhanced ER or Extended ER) Model Concepts

 subclasses/superclasses
 specialization/generalization
 categories (UNION types)
 attribute and relationship inheritance
 Case study: company database
4. Logical Database Design

 ER-to-Relational Mapping Algorithms
 Step 1: Mapping of Regular Entity Types
 Step 2: Mapping of Weak Entity Types
 Step 3: Mapping of Binary 1:1 Relation Types
 Step 4: Mapping of Binary 1:N Relationship
Types.
 Step 5: Mapping of Binary M:N Relationship
Types.
 Step 6: Mapping of Multivalued attributes.
 Step 7: Mapping of N-ary Relationship Types.
 Mapping EER Model Constructs to Relations
 Step 8: Options for Mapping Specialization or
Generalization.
 Step 9: Mapping of Union Types (Categories).
 Informal Design Guidelines for Relational Databases
 Semantics of the Relation Attributes
 Redundant Information in Tuples and Update
Anomalies
 Null Values in Tuples
 Spurious Tuples
 Functional Dependencies (FDs)
 Definition of FD
 Inference Rules for FDs
 Equivalence of Sets of FDs
 Minimal Sets of FDs
 Normal Forms Based on Primary Keys
 Normalization of Relations
 Practical Use of Normal Forms
 Definitions of Keys and Attributes
Participating in Keys
 First Normal Form
 Second Normal Form
 Third Normal Form
 General Normal Form Definitions (For Multiple Keys)
 BCNF (Boyce-Codd Normal Form)
5. The Relational Algebra and Calculus (Query processing)

 Relational Algebra
 Unary Relational Operations
 Relational Algebra Operations From Set Theory
 Binary Relational Operations
 Additional Relational Operations
 Examples of Queries in Relational Algebra
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 Relational Calculus
 Tuple Relational Calculus
 Domain Relational Calculus
 Example Database Application (COMPANY)
6. Structured Query Language (Schema Definition, Basic

Constraints, and Queries)
 Objectives of SQL
 Data Definition Language (DDL)
 CREATE, ALTER, DROP, for database and relation
 Referential integrity options
 Data Manipulation Language (DML)
 Retrieval Queries in SQL
 Simple SQL Queries: SELECT, PROJECT, JOIN
 Aliases, * and DISTINCT, Empty WHERE-clause
 Set operations: UNION, INTERSECTION, MINUS
 Nesting of Queries
 JOINED Relations Feature
 AGGREGATE functions
 GROUPING
 The HAVING clause
 ORDER BY
 Summary of SQL Queries
 Specifying Updates in SQL
 INSERT, DELETE, and UPDATE
 The EXISTS function
 Explicit sets
 NULLs in SQL queries
 SUBSTRING comparison
7. Disk Storage, Basic File Structures, and Hashing
 Disk Storage Devices
 Files of Records
 Operations on Files
 Unordered Files
 Ordered Files
 Hashed Files
 Dynamic and Extendible Hashing
Techniques
 RAID Technology
Introduction to advanced database system
Pre-requisites Object Oriented Programming
Semester VII/7
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, lab exercises, project, etc
Assessment/Evaluation & Project and Assignment (30%), Tests (30%), and Final Exam (40%)
Grading System
Attendance Requirements Minimum Attendance 75 %
 Elmasri, Navathe: Fundamentals of Database Systems
References:
 Silbershatz, Korth, Sudarshan: Database system
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concepts
 Raghu Ramakrishnan, Johannes Gehrke: Database
management systems
 H.C. Mollina, J.D. Ullman, J. Widom: Database system,
the complete book
 Pervasive Software Inc., Database design guide
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Course Title Data Structures : 5 (2,1,2)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  To provide profound knowledge of the various data structures
Competences to be Acquired together with their implementation and associated operations.
 To make the student able to use existing data structures and to
create a new one.
Contents  Overview of Data Structures
 Data Abstraction
 Introduction to the Analysis of Algorithms:
The Big Oh Notation
 Arrays
 Memory Allocation; Operations in Arrays
 Linked Lists
 Memory Allocation; Operations in Linked Lists;
Variation of Linked Lists: Circular, Doubly-Linked
 Stacks and Queues
 Stacks: Definition, Implementation, and Application;
 Queues: Definition, Implementation, and

Application
 Trees
 Definition and Implementation; Type of Trees:
Binary, Binary Search, AVL, B+-Trees, Heaps
 Application of Trees
 Hash Tables
 Hashing, Hash Functions, and Collisions
 Open Addressing
 Separate Chaining
 Graphs
 Definition
 Implementation: Adjacency Matrix and Adjacency List
Representation
 Searches: Depth-First and Breadth-First Searches
 Selected Graph Algorithms and Applications: Shortest Path,
Minimum Spanning Trees
 Introduction to Sorting Algorithms
Pre-requisites Object-Oriented Programming
Semester VII/7
Status of Course Compulsory or elective
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Assessment/Evaluation & Assignments (30%), Tests (20%), and Final Exam (50%)
Grading System
 -
References:
 Data Structures in C and C++, by Yedidyah Langsam,

Moshe J. Augenstein, Aaron M. Tanenbaum
 Theory and Problems of Data Structures, Seymour
Lipschutz, Schaums's outline series
 Data Structures & Algorithms in Java, Robert Lafore
 Theory and Problems of Data Structures, Seymour
Lipschutz, Schaums's Outline Series
 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, Mark
Allen Weiss (or C++ version of the book)
 Data Structures and Algorithms in Java, Adam
Drozdek (or C++ version of the book)
 Data Structures in C and C++, by Yedidyah Langsam,
Moshe J. Augenstein, Aaron M. Tanenbaum
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Course Title Algorithm Analysis and Design:4 (2,1,1)
Lecturer -
ECTS Credits 4
Course Objectives &  To discuss and exemplify algorithm analysis methods
Competences to be  Module Data Storage and Analysis computation
Acquired
Course Description/Course  Algorithm analysis basics, Recurrences, Analysis of Sorting &
Contents searching algorithms, Algorithm design techniques, Graph
Algorithms, String Processing Algorithms, Problem complexity
and type, introduction to parallel computation.
 Algorithm analysis basics
The running time of a program, Big-Oh, Omega and Theta
notations, lower bounds, worst and average case analysis,
time and space tradeoffs
 Recurrences
Recurrences, Master Method
 Analysis of Sorting and Searching algorithms
Analysis of Simple Algorithms: sorting, searching; Analysis of
Advanced Algorithms: advanced trees, heaps, hash tables.
 Algorithm design techniques
Brute force, Divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming,
greedy algorithms, backtracking, branch and bound,
amortized analysis.
 Algorithms for fundamental graph problems
Depth-first search, connected components, topological sort,
and shortest paths.
 String processing algorithms
 Problem complexity and type
Complexity of problems, tractable and intractable problems,
Introduction to parallel computation
Semester VIII/8
Teaching & Learning Lectures, tutorials, lab exercises and Assignments
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Assignments (20%) ,Tests (30%)
Grading System Final Examination (50%)
terature Textbook:
 -
References:
 Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest : Introduction to Algorithms
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 Robert Sedgwick, Algorithms in C/C++

 Aho, Hopcroft, Ullman: The Design & Analysis of
Computer Algorithms
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Module Programming Concepts and Software Engineering
Module Number 20 Programming Concepts and Software Engineering

Rationale and Programming Concepts and Software Engineering module covers
objective of the techniques, methods and tools that is created to support the
module development of large software systems based on sound
engineering-principles. This module handles the fundamental and
advanced principles involved in the systematic requirement collection,
design, implementation, testing and maintenance of software and
software systems. The module also covers all the programming
language design and development principles. It also handles
fundamental issues in operating system design and implementation. The
module cover the tradeoffs that can be made between performance
and functionality during the design and implementation of an
Operating system
During the course of this module the graduate students will:
 Learn the fundamental principles of Software Engineering.

 Apply a range of software engineering techniques to develop
large software systems
 Recognize and correct flaws in software design
 Use appropriate UML technologies in software development
 Use software metrics to understand and improve large software
systems
 Understand the fundamental principles of distributed
application development
 Demonstrate the ability to work professionally in a team
 Develop a critical understanding and awareness of current
trends in software engineering and future software engineering
trends.
 Procure the increased ability to learn new programming
languages.
 Develop background for choosing appropriate language
suitable for a particular problem solving and the application
development.
 Develop skills to design new programming languages.
 Learn Language Design Issues, Language Translation Issues, and
Sequence Control
 Learn basic principles and components of an Operating System,
 Learn and be familiar with the notion of processes,
 Understand CPU scheduling, deadlock detection and avoidance,
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 Understand how memory management and file systems are

handled and implemented
 Learn how the Distributed and Network Operating Systems are
organized and their components.
 Analyse performance of various algorithms on different
platforms.
 Practice Inter Process Communication using sockets and other
APIs
 Practice various Classic Problems to explain operating system
algorithms using threads.
module

Number
ECEG-5203 Introduction to Compilers 5
ECEG-5202 Operating systems 5
ECEG-4201 Software Engineering 5
147

Course Title Operating Systems : 5 (3,1,1)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  Learn basic principles and components of an
Competences to be Acquired Operating System,
 Learn and be familiar with the notion of
processes,
 Understand CPU scheduling, deadlock detection
and avoidance,
 Understand how memory management and file
systems are handled and implemented
Course Description/Course This course examines fundamental issues in operating system design
Contents and implementation. The discussion is to cover the tradeoffs that
can be made between performance and functionality during the
design and implementation of an operating system. Particular
emphasis will be given to the major OS subsystems: process
management (processes, threads, CPU scheduling, synchronization,
and deadlock), memory management (segmentation, paging,
swapping), file systems, I/O management, and
networking/distributed systems.
 Introduction
 What is an operating system, Early Systems,
Simple Batch Systems, Multiprogramming, Batched
Systems, Time-Sharing Systems,
Personal-Computer Systems, Parallel Systems,
Distributed Systems, and Real-Time Systems?
 Hardware Structures
 Computer-System Operation, I/O Structure,
Storage Structure, Storage Hierarchy, Hardware
Protection, General System Architecture.
 Operating System Structures
 System Components, Operating-System Services,
System Calls, System Programs, System Structure,
Virtual Machines, System Design and
Implementation, System Generation
 Processes
 Process Concepts, Process Scheduling, Operation
on Processes, Cooperating Processes, Threads,
Inter-process Communication
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 CPU Scheduling
 Basic Concepts, Scheduling Criteria, Scheduling
Algorithms, Multiple-Processor Scheduling, Real-Time
Scheduling, Algorithm Evaluation.
 Synchronization
 Background, The Critical-Section Problem,
Synchronization Hardware, Semaphores, Classical
Problems of Synchronization, Critical Regions, Monitors.
 Deadlocks
 System Model, Deadlock Characterization,
Methods for Handling Deadlocks, Deadlock
Prevention, Deadlock Avoidance, Deadlock
Detection, Recovery from Deadlock, Combined
Approach to Deadlock Handling.
 Memory Management
 Background, Logical versus Physical Address
Space, Swapping, Contiguous Allocation, Paging,
Segmentation, Segmentation with Paging.
 File Systems
 Concepts, Access Methods, Directory Structure,
Protection, Consistency Semantics, File-System
Structure, Allocation Methods, Free-Space
Management, Directory Implementation, Efficiency
and Performance, Recovery.
 Secondary Storage Structure
 Disk Structure, Disk Scheduling, Disk Management,
Swap-Space Management, Disk Reliability,
Stable-Storage Implementation.
 Protection and Security
 Goals of Protection, Domain of Protection, Access
Matrix, The Security Problem, Authentication, Program
Threats, System Threats, Threat Monitoring, Encryption
 Memory Management: Introduction, Issues in storage
memory, Storage allocation, Address binding
(relocation), Functions of linker and loader, Simple
management schemes, Partitioning, Address translation,
Fragmentation and swapping, Memory protection with
dynamic relocation, Segmentation, Paging, Inverted
page table, Segmentation with paging, Address
translation with TLB, Memory caching, Dynamic
memory allocation, Free memory management,
Reclaiming memory
 Virtual memory: Introduction, Page fault handling,
basic virtual memory policies
Laboratory Exercise Shell, GUI and Interface programming; Programming for
schedulers; Inter-process communications; Distributed socket
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programming
Pre-requisites Data Structures
Computer Architecture & Organization
Semester VIII/8
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture supported by tutorial, assignment and laboratory exercises.
Grading System
 Silberschatz, A and Galvin, P: Operating System
Concepts
References:
 Tanenbaum, A.S: Modern Operating Systems
150

Course Title Introduction to Compilers: 5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  This course covers both the principles and practice for
Competences to be the design and implementation of compilers and
Acquired interpreters.
 After completing this course students should be able to
explain the steps taken when transforming a program
written in a high-level language to a specific machine
language
Course Description/Course  Programming Language Design Issues: Virtual
Contents Machines and Interpreted Languages, Binding Times
and Type Checking, Language Paradigms
 Lexical Analysis
 Finite State Automata
 Parsing
 Top-Down Parsing
 Bottom-Up Parsing
 Semantic Analysis
 Type Checking
 Runtime Organization
 Local Optimization
 Global Optimization
 Register Allocation
 Garbage Collection
Pre-requisites Computer Architecture and Organization, Object Oriented
Programming
Semester VIII/8
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Project and Assignments (30%)
 Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools, Aho, Lam,
Sethi, and Ullman
References
 Engineering a Compiler by Keith Cooper, Linda Torczon
 Lex & Yacc, Levine, Mason and Brown, O'Reilly
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Publishers Michael Marcotty and H. F.Ledgard

 Concepts of Programming Languages, Robert W.
Sebesta
 Programming Languages: Concepts and Constructs,
Ravi Sethi
 Concepts in Programming Language, John C.Mitchel
 Essentials of Programming Language, MIT Press
 Programming Languages: Theory and Practice, Robert
Harper
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153

Course Title Software Engineering: 5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  The student will be acquainted with the classical and Object
Competences to be oriented Software engineering paradigms.
Acquired  Enables them to work in large software projects and to work in
teams.
 Apply Object Oriented Software development techniques
Course Description/Course  Introduction to Software Engineering
Contents  Basic concepts, the software crisis, software life cycle models
etc…
 Conventional methods for software Engineering
 Analysis, design, implementation, module testing, integration and
system testing, maintenance etc..
 Object Oriented Software Engineering
 Object oriented concepts and principles; Object Oriented
Analysis; Object Oriented Design
 Object Oriented Implementation; Object Oriented Testing
 Software project planning and estimation
 Software metrics, cost, time and resource estimation, team
organization, etc…
Semester VIII/8
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Project and Assignments (30%)
 -
References
 Software Engineering , A practioners’s Approach--
Roger S. Pressman
 Fundamentals of Software Engineering—Carlo Ghezzi;
Mehdi Jazayeri; Dino Mandrioli
 Classical and Object-Oriented Software Engineering
with UML
154

Module Computer Networks and Security
Module Number 21 Computer Networks and Security

Rationale and
objectives of the Data communication and networks module covers handles the
module fundamental and advanced principles of Data Communication and
Computer Networks.
Course in the module introduce students to networking concepts,
terminologies, technologies and applications. Data communication and
computer networks lay the foundations for further courses dealing with
advanced aspects of computer networking. The course in the module
covers low speed and high speed network’s hardware and software,
OSI reference model, TCP/IP model, and other standard Data
communication networks.
During the course of this module the graduate students will:
 Learn the fundamental Data Communication Principles.

 Learn the topologies, protocols of low speed and high speed
networks.
 Learn the OSI and TCP/IP Models of networks.
 Learn the various Encoding Schemes used in the Data Networks.
 Learn and Practice the Error Control and Flow Control Protocols
and Algorithms
 Practice network programming using Sockets
 Lay enough foundation for the Network Security aspects.
 Learn various routing protocols and algorithms.
 Learn the basic network security principles
 …..
module

ECEG-5212 Computer and Network Security 5
ECEG-4211 Data Communication and Computer Networks 5
155

Course Title Computer and Network Security:5 (2,3,0)
Degree Program “Electrical Engineering (Electronic Communication)”, Bachelor of
Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & The Student will:
Competences to be  Learn the fundamental concepts of network information
Acquired security
 Understand network security threats, security services, and
countermeasures
 Learn how to protect network users form hostile applications
and viruses
 Learn the fundamentals of cryptography and its application
to network security
 Learn mechanism to defend computer systems and networks
Course Description/Course  Introduction to Computer Network and Security
Contents  Networking Basics, Network Hardware
and Concepts
 Authentication
 Authorization
 Confidentiality
 Data Integrity
 Introduction to Cryptography
 Introduction and Historical Ciphers
 Private Key Encryption Schemes
 Public Key Encryption Schemes
 Block Ciphers
 Base Number Theory, Public-key
encryption, RSA
 Security Protocols
 Operating System, Web and Database System
Security
 Types of Attacks, Malware, Access Control
Laboratory Exercise Lab Sessions:
 Packet Sniffing (Using Wireshark) and Port Scanning
 Cryptography with Java Cryptography Extensions (JCE)
156

Course Title Computer and Network Security:5 (2,3,0)
 Secure Communication with SSL/Java Socket Extension(JSSE)
Pre-requisites Data Communication and Computer Networks
Semester VII/7
Methods
Grading System
 "Network Security Essentials: Applications and
Standards," Prentice Hall, Wm. Stallings, Third Edition.
References:
 Andrew S. Tanenbaum: Computer Networks,
157

Course Title Data Communication and Computer Networks : 5 (2,2,1)
Degree Program “Electrical Engineering (Electronic Communication)”, Bachelor of Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  To introduce students to networking concepts, technologies
Competences to be and terminologies.
Acquired  To provide basic computer communication and networking
knowledge and lay the foundations for further courses
dealing with different aspects of networking.
Course Description/Course 1. Networking fundamentals
Contents  The importance of networking
 What’s the Internet?
 What’s a protocol?
 Network edge; hosts, access net
 Network core: packet/circuit switching, Internet structure
 Protocol layers, service models
2. Physical Layer
 Introduction
 Network media
 Data transmission basics
 Data modulation
 Clocking/Synchronization
 Transmission direction
 Parallel/serial transmission
 Multiplexing
 Transmission flaws and solutions
3. Link Layer
 Introduction and services, flow control: stop and wait, sliding
window
 Error detection and correction: Parity checking, cyclic
redundancy check (CRC)
 Error control: Automatic repeat request, stop and wait,
Go-back-N, Selective reject
 Multiple access protocols:
 Random access protocols (ALOHA, Slotted ALOHA, CSMA/CA,
CSMA/CD)
 Taking turns (Polling, Token passing)
 Channel partitioning (TDMA, FDMA)
 LAN technologies:
 Link layer addressing: MAC addresses and ARP, Routing and
framing
 Ethernet: frame structure, Ethernet CSMA/CD algorithm, 802.3
Ethernet
158

 Standards, Ethernet technologies, Ethernet encoding techniques
(Manchester encoding)
Link layer switches; Hub, Switch
 PPP
 Link virtualization: ATM
4. Network layer
Introduction
Virtual circuit and datagram networks
IP: Internet Protocol
Datagram format
IPv4 addressing
Subnetting
CIDR
DHCP
ICMP
IPv6
What’s inside a router?
Routing algorithms
Link state
Distance Vector
Hierarchical routing
Routing in the Internet
RIP
OSPF
BGP
Broadcast and multicast routing
5. Transport layer
Transport layer services
Multiplexing and demultiplexing.
Connectionless transport: UDP
Connection-oriented protocol: TCP, segment structure, flow control,
connection management, congestion control.
Socket programming with TCP
Socket programming with UDP
6. Application layer
Principles of network application
Web and HTTP
FTP
Electronic mail
DNS
P2P applications
Optional: wireless and mobile networking
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Laboratory Exercise Topic Subject Remark

1 Cabling, Standards, Medias and Cable
Connection construction
2 Networking components and devices
3 IP addressing and sub netting; IP configuration
IP v6 Introduction
4 DHCP services Installing and
configuring
DHCP services
5 FTP, HTTP and Web Installing FTP
and web
servers
6 Email and Telnet Installing mail
system and
Terminal server
7 DNS and active directory Installing DNS
server and
Active directory
8 WAN and Internet Access Technologies Setting up
dialup internet
access
9 Firewall and proxy services Setting up
Firewall and
proxy services
Introduction to Communication Systems
Semester VII/7
Methods
Grading System
 William Stallings: Data & Computer Communications
References:
 Andrew S. Tanenbaum: Computer Networks
 James F.Korse and Keith W.Rose . Computer Networks, A top-down
approach featuring the internet. Addison Wesley.
160

Module Computer System Design and automation
Module Number 22 Computer System Design and automation

Rationale and The graduates will be able to develop and design circuits of small and
objective of the intermediate complexity for semicustom and full-custom applications using latest
module Computer aided Design (CAD)-tools for layout, description, simulation, and test
of integrated circuits
This module covers the fundamental issues in the Embedded System design and
development, robotics and Industrial automation Fundamentals; Mechanisms and
Actuators, Sensors and Detectors; Modelling and Control of Manipulators; Robot
Applications and Programming; Review of Industrial Control Devices and Circuits;
Basic Ladder Logic and Control; Programmable Logic Controllers and
Applications.
The embedded system course in the module is designed to provide students a
working knowledge of Embedded Systems their Design and Programming at an
Introduction level. In this module the fundamentals of embedded systems,
hardware and firmware designs will be explored. Issues such as embedded
microcontrollers, embedded programs, real-time operating systems, low power
computing, interfacing as well as optimization, will be discussed.
 Learn the role of embedded systems

 Understand the concepts, components both hardware and software of
embedded systems
 Learn the design and development processes of embedded systems.
 Understand the elements of an industrial robot, mechanisms, sensors,
actuators and end effectors.
 Program robotic manipulators- Acquaintance with artificial intelligence
applications in robotics
 Be introduced to industrial control circuits and applications of PLCs in
modern industrial control
 Design embedded control applications.
 Develop skills to develop embedded systems based control applications.
 Get familiar and apply VLSI concepts, namely the design, simulation and
test of integrated circuits.
 Learn and apply a hardware description language.
module
161

ECEG-4221 VLSI Design 5
ECEG-5222 Embedded Systems 5
ECEG-5223 Introduction to Robotics 5
162
163

Course Title VLSI Design : 5(3,0,2)
Degree Program “Electrical Engineering (Microelectronics)”, Bachelor of Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences Course Objective:
to be Acquired  To acquaint the student with VLSI concepts
 To enable the student design , simulate and test ASICs
 To acquaint the student with hardware description
language
 Be able to use mathematical methods and circuit analysis
models in analysis of CMOS digital electronics circuits,
including logic components and their interconnects.
 Be able to create models of moderately sized CMOS
circuits that realize specified digital functions.
 Be able to use hardware design languages such as VHDL.
 Integrate VLSI chip designs into larger complex system
designs.
 Use automated layout tools to produce geometric
descriptions of complex integrated circuit designs.
 Design structured system building blocks for use in testable
designs such as BIST
Course Description/Course Course Description:
Contents Introduction to VLSI. Programmable ASICs. Hardware
Description Languages. Simulation. Logic Synthesis. Tests. ASIC
Construction
Course Outline:
Course Outline:
 Introduction
 Current State of VLSI
 Fabrication and Size Metrics
 Performance Metrics
 System Complexity
 MOS Transistor theory
 Static and dynamic behaviour
 CMOS devices, basic device equations
 Secondary effects
 CMOS Inverter
 Static and dynamic characteristics
 Noise Margin
 Power Dissipation
 Technology scaling
 Logic Family
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Course Title VLSI Design : 5(3,0,2)
 Static CMOS
 Ratioed Logic
 Pass Transistor and Transmission gate Logic
 Dynamic CMOS Logic, Domino logic
 Sequential logic gates
 Timing Metrics for Sequential Circuits
 Advanced Timing Issues
 ALU Design
 Datapaths in Digital Processor Architecture
 Memory Design
 SRAMs
 ROM, PLA
 VLSI Design Environment
 Behavioural and architectural Design
 VHDL
 Logic Design
 Physical Design
 Floorplaning, Placement and Routing
 Problems in physical design
 Testing Designs
 Faults, Testing and Testability
 D-Algorithm
 BILBO

Semester VII/7
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture supported by tutorial, assignment and laboratory
exercises
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Assignments (20%), Tests (30%), and Final Exam (50%)
System
 -
References:
 Digital Integrated Circuits, Jan M. Rabaey,
Anantha Chandrakasan and Borivoje Nikolic
 Principles of CMOS VLSI Design Neil H. E. Weste,
et al.
 Application-Specific Integrated Circuits, 1997, M.
John, S. Smith Modern
 VLSI Design – System-on-Chip Design, Prentice
Hall, 2002, Wayne Wolf
 HDL Chip Design, Donne Publishing, 1996, J.
Smith
165

Course Title Embedded Systems: 5 (3,0,2)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  The objective of this course is to impart students for
Competences to be Acquired a solid understanding of
 role of embedded systems
 concepts, components both hardware and software
of embedded systems
 design and development processes of embedded
systems
Course Description/Course This course is designed to provide students a working
Contents knowledge of Embedded Systems their Design and
Programming at an Introduction level. In this course the
fundamentals of embedded systems, hardware and firmware
designs will be explored. Issues such as embedded
microcontrollers, embedded programs, real-time operating
systems, low power computing, interfacing as well as
optimization, will be discussed.
 Introduction
 Why Study Embedded System, Contrast between
embedded systems and other computer systems,
role and purpose of embedded systems
 Embedded Microcontrollers
 Structure of a basic computer system, CPU families
used in microcontrollers, Basic I/O devices and
technologies, Interrupts and Memories
 Embedded Programs
 Program translation process, representation of
programs and their execution flow, fundamentals of
assembly language and linking, mapping tasks in
compilation
 Real-time Operating systems
 Context switching mechanisms, scheduling policies,
message passing and shared memory
communications, inter-process communication
 Low-power Computing
 Sources of energy consumption, instruction-level
strategies for power management, memory system
power consumption, system-level power
management
 Reliable System Design
166

 Failures in hardware, sources of errors from
software, design verification and its role,
fault-tolerant techniques
 Design Methodologies and Tools
 Design Methodology, RTOS Tools, Logic analyzers,
Compilers and Programming environments,
Software management Tools
 Networked Embedded Systems
 Why networked embedded systems, examples of
networked embedded systems
 Interfacing and Mixed-signal systems
 D/A and A/D conversions, how to partition A/D
processing in interfaces
Laboratory Exercise Assembly Programming; Programming with chips;
Clocking/Interrupts/Timers; A/D, D/A conversions and
processing
Pre-requisites Microcomputers & Interfacing,
Operating Systems
Semester VIII/8
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture supported by tutorial, assignment and laboratory
exercises.
Grading System
 Arnold S. Berger: Embedded Systems Design
References:
 Stuart R. Ball: Embedded Microprocessor Systems:
Real World Design
 Michael Barr: Programming Embedded Systems in
C and C ++,
 Qing Li, Caroline Yao: Real-Time Concepts for
Embedded Systems
167

Course Title Introduction to Robotics: 5 (3,2,2)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  Understand the elements of an industrial robot,
Competences to be mechanisms, sensors, actuators and end effectors.
Acquired  Program robotic manipulators.
 Be able to model and build simple robots.
Course This course is designed to provide students a working knowledge of:
Description/Course
Contents Robot Fundamentals; Mechanisms and Actuators, Sensors and
Detectors; Modeling and Control of Manipulators; Robot
Applications and Programming.
1. Kinematics: Position and Orientation Representation, Coordinate
transformations, Joints, Generalized coordinates, Forward
Kinematics, Inverse Kinematics, Jacobian, Inverse Jacobian
2. Dynamics: Dynamic Models of Rigid-Body Systems
(Newton-Euler or Euler Lagrange)
3. Mechanisms and Actuation: Mechanical Structure(Links, Joints,
Actuators, transmissions), Joint Mechanisms
4. Sensing and Estimation: Position, Velocity, Acceleration, Force
torque; Touch and Tactile Sensors; Proximity and Range
Detectors.
5. Machine Vision: Image formation, Camera calibration,
Segmentation by thresholding, connected components, Position
and Orientation.
6. Motion Planning: path planning and collision avoidance,
Trajectory planning.
7. Motion Control: Joint Space Versus Operational Space Control,
Independent-Joint Control, Tracking Control, Computed-Torque
Control, Learning Control
8. Force Control: Constrained dynamics, force control strategies
 Case study: Robot Manipulators, Driving Robots,
Omni-Directional Robots, Balancing Robots, Walking Robots,
Autonomous Planes, and Autonomous Vessels and Underwater
Vehicles.
Laboratory Exercise Sensor Applications, Motion control; manipulator control; machine
learning using MATLAB and relevant tools, Robotics Projects.
Pre-requisites Introduction to Control Engineering and Computational Methods
Semester X/10
168

Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Laboratory exercises and Projects (40%), Tests (20%), and Final
Grading System Exam (40%)
 M. W. Spong and M. Vidyasagar., Wiley, New York,
1989: Robot Dynamics and Control
References:
 Thomas Bräunl, Springer, 2008: Embedded Robotics.
 Reza N.lazar, Springer, 2007: Theory of Applied Robotics.
 J. D. Warren, J. Adams & H. Molle, tia- friendso press:
ARDUINO ROBOTICS.
 John Baichtal, Que publishing, 2013: Basic Robot
Building With LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0
 P.J. McKerrow, Addison-Wesley, 1991: Introduction to
Robotics.
 Sciavicco, L., and Siciliano, B., Springer-Verlag
Advanced Textbooks in Control and Signal Processing
Series, London, UK, 2000: Modeling and Control of
Robot Manipulators, 2nd Ed.
 Canudas de Wit, Siciliano and Bastin, Springer-Verlag
London Limited, 1996: Theory of Robot Control.
 Asada, H. and Slotine, J.-J. E., J. Wiley and Sons, 1986:
Robot Analysis and Control.
 Murray, R., Li, Z. and Sastry, S. CRC Press, 1994: A
mathematical introduction to robotic manipulation.
 Robin R. Murphy: Introduction to AI Robotics
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Electrical Power Focus Modules and Courses

Module Modern Control Systems
Module 23 Modern Control Systems

Number
Rationale and Module ‘Modern Control Systems’ deals with state space modelling,
objective of the analysis and design of control systems. They graduate will comprehend
module state space modelling and be able to carry out analysis and design of
control systems using state space methods.
 Understand and be able to develop and analyze state

space models of control systems.
 Gain insight into design, analysis and synthesis of
controllers using state space methods.
Total ECTS of 5
the module

ECEG-4231 Modern Control Systems 5
170

Course Title Modern Control Systems: 5 (2,3,0)
Degree Program “Electrical Engineering (Electrical Power)”, Bachelor of Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  Understand and develop State space representation
Competences to be of control systems
Acquired  Analyze system models in state space model
 Design and synthesize controllers in state space
Course Description/Course Mathematical modeling of control systems, Coordinate
Contents transformation and solution to state equations, Stability,
Controllability, Observability of control systems, Control systems
design in state space, Introduction to non-linear control systems,
introduction to optimum control. Continuous and discrete systems.
 Mathematical modeling of control systems
Concepts of state, state-space representation of systems,
transformation from state-space representation to transfer
function, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
 State transformation and solution of state space
equations
State transition matrix, state transition equation, the
canonical forms of state space representation, solution for
states equations represented in canonical forms.
 Stability, Controllability, Observability of control
systems
Asymptotic stability, BIBO stability, State controllability,
output controllability, state observability.
 Control systems design in state space
Pole-placement design with state feedback Pole placement
and controller design with state observer, Controller design
using MATLAB, Introduction to analogue computations.
 Introduction to non-linear and optimal control systems
Laboratory Exercise Transformation of system models, Solution of state space equations,
and Controller design using MATLAB.
Pre-requisites Introduction to Control Engineering
Semester VII/7
Teaching & Learning Lecture, tutorial and laboratory exercises
Methods
 G. Mulissa ,Introduction to control Engineering
171

References:
 Modern Control Engineering by Katsuhiko OGATA,
Fourth Edition
John J. D’ Azzo and Houpis
 Matrix analysis by Bellman
172

Module Machines and Derives
Module Number 24 Machines and Derives

Rationale and Module ‘Machines and Drives’ deals with the basic principles of
objective of the electromechanical energy conversion devices, construction and operation of
module transformers, DC and AC machines. It also deals with operating principles and
operating characteristics of electric drives, industrial driven units. The graduates
will understand the operating principles & characteristics and parallel
operation of transformers. They will gain insight into construction, operation and
control of DC & AC machines and be able to carry out performance analysis
of these machines. The graduates will gain knowledge of operating principles
and characteristics of electric drives and be able to develop drive systems for
common industrial driven units.
 Learn and understand inrush currents, harmonics and conditions for

parallel operation and design aspects of transformers.
 Gain knowledge and understand D.C. armature winding & A.C.
windings.
 Understand dynamic equations and control aspect of D.C machines.
 Gain knowledge and comprehend salient pole synchronous machine
features, reference frame transformation, d-q axis theory, power/load
angle relationship and carry out transient analysis.
 Understand the principle of operation and construction of fractional
horsepower motors.
 Gain knowledge of elements and characteristics, and operation
principles of electric drives
 Understand the desired operating characteristics of various industrial
driven units
 Be able to select drive elements and develop drive system for
common industrial driven units

module

ECEG-4241 Electrical Machines 5
ECEG-4242 Power Electronics 5
ECEG-5243 Electric Drives 5
173
Module Machines and Drives

Course Title Electrical Machines : 5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & On completion of this course the students are able to:
Competences to be Acquired  Explain the different types of transformers with their
connection.
 Develop D.C. armature winding & A.C. windings with their
design aspect.
 Explain dynamic equations and control aspect of D.C
machines.
 Explain salient pole synchronous machine features,
reference frame transformation, d-q axis theory,
power/load angle relationship and carry out transient
analysis.
 Explain the principle of operation and construction of
fractional horsepower motors.
Course Description/Course  Transformers
Contents Parallel operation of single-phase transformers, Three phase
transformers and their connections, Autotransformers,
Multi-winding transformers, Instrument transformers, Voltage
and current transformers, Design aspects of transformers..
 D.C Machines
DC Generator Methods of Excitation, General features and
types of D.C. armature windings, Dynamics, Control aspect,
armature reaction and commutation, Methods of improving
Commutation, Dc motors, Speed Control of D.C. Motors,
parallel operation of DC machines, Design aspects of DC
machines.
 Synchronous Machines
Introduction to Poly-phase synchronous machines, Reference
frame transformation, Salient-pole machine analysis using
direct – quadrature axis, Power- load angle relationships for
the salient pole machines, Transients in synchronous machine,
Parallel operation of alternators, Transient Analysis.
 Single phase Motors
 Single-phase induction motor, AC Series motor, universal
motor, Repulsion motors, Synchronous motors, Brushed and
Brushless DC motor, Stepper motors, Hysteresis motors.
Pre-requisite Introduction to Electrical Machines
Semester VII/7
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, lab demonstration seminar/ project &
assignments
Assessment/Evaluation & Assignments (10 %), Tests (20%), Final examination (50%),
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Grading System Seminar/project presentation (20%)
References:
McGraw-Hill
Machinery
 M.G. Say: Alternating Current machines
 J. Hindmarsh: Electrical Machines and their
Applications
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Course Title Power Electronics: 5 (2,3,2)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Course Objectives
Competences to be Acquired The course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of power
electronics
 To study and understand the characteristics of solid-state
switching devices
 To study and understand basic power electronic converter
topologies
 To study and understand auxiliary parts of the power
converter like gate drivers, filters, snubber circuits
Course Content:
 Switching Characteristics of Solid state switching Devices;
Single-phase uncontrolled and phase Controlled AC-DC
converters; Voltage Step-up and step-down DC-DC
converters; DC-AC single-phase inverters:- square-wave
and PWM inverters; AC-AC Converters

Contents 2. Solid state Switching devices
3.1 Structure and switching characteristics of Bipolar
Junction Transistors, Power MOSFETs, Insulated
Gate Bipolar Junction Transistors, Thyristors
3.2 Switching losses
Static and dynamic switching losses, modeling heat
removal
3.3 Gate driver circuit for solid state switching devices
3.4 Snubber circuits for switching devices
3 AC-DC converters
3.1 Various topologies of uncontrolled AC-DC
rectifiers and their input output electrical variable
relations
3.2 Phase-controlled and isolated/non-isolated AC-DC
converters
3.3 AC-DC converter performance measurement
indices
Output ripples, Input power factor and distortion
3.4 Ripple filters
3.5 Device Selection for AC-DC convertors
4 DC-DC converters
3.1 Buck, Boost topologies and input-output electrical
variable relation
3.2 Boost converters for different quadrant operation
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3.3 Voltage and Current ripples and ripple filters
3.4 Device Selection for DC-DC converters
5 DC-AC Inverters
3.1 Inverter family
3.2 Single-phase square wave inverters
3.3 Modulation techniques
53.3.1 Single-pulse
53.3.2 Notching
53.3.3 Sine-triangle modulation
3.4 Device Selection for DC-AC inverters
6 AC to AC Converters
3.1 Phase controlled single-phase AC voltage control
3.2 Pulse width modulated single-phase AC voltage
control
3.3 Cyclo-converter
Device Selection for AC-AC convertion
Laboratory Exercises
Pre-requisites Electrical Machines
Semester VII/7
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture, tutorial and laboratory exercises
 -
References:
1. Rasid, “Power Electronics Circuits, Devices and
Applications” Third Edition
 Mohan Underland Robbins, Power Electronics

Converters Applications and Design
 T. L. Skvarenina 'The Power Electronics Handbook
(Industrial Electronics Series)' CRC Press.
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Course Title Electric Drives : 5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Competences to be Acquired electronics and drives.
 The students will be able to understand elements and
characteristics, and operation principles of electric drives.
understanding of the desired operating characteristics of
various industrial driven units.
 The students will be able to select drive elements and
develop drive system for common industrial driven units.
Course Description/Course 1.Introduction

Contents 1..1Types and characteristics of Driven Units
1..2The Ward Leonard Drive System
1..3Characteristics of Electric Motors and driven units coupling
mechanisms
2 Direct Current (DC) Drives
2.1 Types and characteristics of DC motors
2.2 Steady state Characteristics and speed control of DC motors
2.3 Converter supplied DC motors
2.4 Four-Quadrant operation
2.5 Dynamics of DC motors
2.5.1 Starting and stopping characteristics
2.5.2 Dynamic Braking, counter-current breaking and
regenerative braking
2.6 Field weakening operation of DC motors
3 Alternating Current (AC) Drives
3.1 Induction motor equivalent circuit and the torque-speed curve
3.2 Speed Control of induction motors
3.3 Inverter Supplied induction motors
3.4 Four-quadrant operation of induction motor
3.5 Dynamics of induction motors
3.5.1 Starting and stopping characteristics
3.5.2 Braking
3.6 Single-phase induction motors
3.7 Synchronous motor Drives
3.7.1 Synchronous motor models and characteristics
3.7.2 Synchronous motor dynamics
4 Operating principle and control of specialized Electric Drives
4.1 Brushless DC motors and permanent magnet Synchronous
motors
4.2 Reluctance motors
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4.3 Switched Reluctance motors
4.4 Stepper motors
5 Selection of Electric motors
5.1 Duty of electric machines
5.2 Heat curve of electric machines and insulation grade
5.3 Electric motor selection for common applications
Laboratory Exercises Phase controlled AC-DC solid state power converters supplied DC
drives (MATLAB simulation and practical experimentation in the
lab); Duty period controlled DC-DC solid state power converters
supplied DC drives (MATLAB simulation and practical
experimentation in Lab.); Solid state six step inverter supplied
induction motor drives (MTLAB simulation and practical
synchronous motor drives (MTLAB simulation and practical
experimentation in Lab.); PWM inverter supplied V/f = constant
controlled induction motor drives (MATLAB simulation and practical
experimentation in Lab.)
Pre-requisites Electrical Machines, Power Electronics
Semester IX/9
 -
References:
 Vedam Subrahmanyam: Electric Drives Concepts and
applications by, McGraw-Hill 1996.
 Electric Drive by Jacob Feinberg, Mir Publishers, 1978
 Industrial Brushless servos by Peter Moreton, Newnes,
2000
 Paul C. Krause and others, “Analysis of Electric
Machinery and Drive Systems” A John Wiley & Sons,
Inc. IEEE Press
 P.C. Sen “Principles of Electric Machines and Power
Electronics” , A John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
 Seung-Ki Sul, “Control of Electric Machine Drive
Systems”, A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., IEEE Press
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Module Power Engineering I
Module Number 25 Power Engineering I

Rationale and Module ‘Power Engineering I’ deals with the basic principles and
objective of the comprehensive treatment of modeling, analysis and operation of
module power systems. It also covers load forecasting techniques and basic
design concepts of generating stations, switchyard, and transmission
lines and HVDC transmission. The module also deals with operation of
power systems and it also covers power pool issues and cost analysis
of generation systems.
The graduates will be able to understand fundamentals of power

systems and modeling of power system components for power
transmission and distribution and carry out performance analysis of
transmission lines. They will comprehend power system transients and
be able to carry out fault analysis and stability analysis of power
systems. The graduates will be able to carry out load flow analysis
understand the fundamentals of economic load dispatch. The
graduates will be able to plan and design generating stations,
switchyards, and transmission lines and comprehend fundamentals of
HVDC transmission systems.
They will be able to understand fundamentals of load forecasting
techniques, basic design concepts of generating stations,
switchyards, and transmission lines. They will also be able to carry
out cost analysis of generation systems.
 Get familiar with fundamentals of power systems and learn

modeling of power system components for power transmission
and distribution.
 Understand analytical methods for calculation of line
Parameters.
 Be able to carry out performance analysis of transmission lines,
cables and overhead line insulators.
 Learn comprehensive analysis of symmetrical and
unsymmetrical faults in power systems.
- Be able to understand and analyze power system transients.
- Learn the analytical techniques of stability analysis of power
systems.
 Comprehend and be able to carry out load flow studies and
economic load dispatch.
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Module Number 25 Power Engineering I

 Be able to learn and understand fundamentals of load
forecasting techniques, basics design concepts of generating
stations, switchyards, and transmission lines.
 Learn and understand calculation of transmission losses and
comprehend optimal operation of power systems.
 Be able to carry out cost analysis of generation systems.
 Get familiar with fundamentals of HVDC transmission.

module

ECEG-4251 Power Systems 5
ECEG-5252 Power System Protection and Control 5
181

Course Title Power Systems: 5 (3,2,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & The course aims to equip students with the basic principles and
Competences to be Acquired comprehensive treatment of analysis, operation and
protection of power systems.
 The students will learn and understand the analytical
techniques of fault analysis and stability analysis.
 The students will be able to understand and analyze
power system transients.
 The students will have a sound understanding of load flow
studies.
Course Description/Course Fault analysis

Contents  Symmetrical 3-phase faults
 Symmetrical components
 Unsymmetrical faults.
Power system transients

 Surge phenomenon
 Reflection and refraction of waves
 Attenuation of traveling waves
 Determination of system voltage produced by traveling
waves
 Generation of switching over-voltages on transmission lines
Power system stability

 Stability & stability limit
 Swing equation
 Power angle equation
 Steady-state stability analysis
 Transient stability analysis
 Numerical solution of swing equation.
Load flow studies

 Network model formulation
 Formation of Ybus matrix
 Load flow problem
 Load flow solutions
Pre-requisites Introduction to Power Systems
182

Course Title Power Systems: 5 (3,2,0)
Semester VII/7
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, lab exercises
 -
References:
and Design, Brooks/Cole, Third Edition, 2002.
 C. L. Wadhwa, Electrical Power Systems, New Age
 Allen J. Wood and B.F. Wollenberg, Power
Generation, Operation and Control, 2nd Edn, John
Wiley, 1997.
 P. Kundur, Power system Operation and Control, Tata
Mc-grah Hill Edition, 2006.
 Syed Nasar, Electrical Power Systems (Schaum’s
Outline Series), McGraw-hill Publishing Company,
2004.
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Course Title Power System Protection and Control: 5 (3,2,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Competences to be Acquired system protection and control.
 The students will understand the principles and concepts of
power system protection and control.
 The students will have sound understanding of operation of
circuit breakers.
 The students will comprehend the operating principles and
design considerations of protective devices and protection
systems.
 The students will understand and learn protection of
transmission lines, generators, motors and transformers.
 The students will understand and gain
knowledge of automatic generation
and voltage control of interconnected
power systems.
 The students will be able to comprehend the concepts and
terminology used in interchange evaluation and power
pools issues.
 The students will be able to carry out reliability analysis of
power systems.
Course Description/Course Power system protection
Contents  Protective zones
 Relaying elements and quantities Operating principles of
relays
 Relay types and characteristics Protection of transmission
lines, generators, motors and transformers
Circuit breakers
 Arc and arc extinction
 Circuit breaker rating
 Circuit breaker types
 HVDC circuit breakers
 Testing of circuit breakers
Automatic generation and voltage control

 Load frequency control
 Economic dispatch control
 Single-area and two- area load frequency control
 Interchange evaluation and power pool.
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Course Title Power System Protection and Control: 5 (3,2,0)
 Automatic voltage control
 Load frequency control with generation rate constraints
 Speed governor, dead-band and its effect on automatic
generation control (AGC)
Power system reliability analysis

 Definition of power system reliability and quality
 Reliability assessment techniques
 Reliability indices
 Interconnected systems
Laboratory Exercises Testing of current transformers under normal, overload and short
circuit conditions; Testing of over-current relays and directional
over-current relays; Testing of differential protections; Setting and
testing of differential protections on a lab scale model of
transformer, generators and lines; Testing of distance relays.
Setting and testing of distance relays and auto-reclose relays on a
lab scale model of transmission lines; Testing of distance relays;
Setting and testing of distance relays and auto-reclosing relays on
a lab scale model of transmission lines
Pre-requisites Power Systems
Semester IX/9
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures supported by tutorial, assignments and laboratory
exercises.
Assessment/Evaluation & Assignments (20%), Tests (30), Final Examination (50%)
Grading System
Attendance Requirements 75% in lecture classes and 100% in laboratory classes
 -
References:
 Les Hewitson, Mark Brown, Ben Ramesh, Practical
Power Systems Protection, IDC Technologies, 2004.
 Y.G. Paithankar, and S.R. Bhide, Fundamental of
Power System Protection, Prentice-Hall of India Private
Limited, New Delhi, 2003
 P. Kundur, Power System Stability and Control,
McGraw-Hill, 1994.
Generation, Operation and Control, 2nd Edn, John
Wiley, 1996.
and Design, Brooks/Cole, Third Edition.
 Prabha Kumar, Power System Stability and Control,
McGraw-Hill Education.
 A. G. Phadke and J.S. Thorp, Computer Relaying
for Power Systems, John Wiley & Sons, New York,
1988
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186

Module Energy Conversion and Distribution
Module 26 Energy Conversion and Distribution

Number
Rationale and Module ‘Energy Conversion and Distribution’ deals with the design and art
objective of of electrical installations, energy conversion and rural electrical
the module electrification. It also deals with hydropower engineering.
The graduates will learn the science and art of internal and external
illumination of buildings, understand electrical regulations and standards of
wiring design and construction. They will be able to comprehend contracting
documentation, design and drawings. The graduates will gain insight into
renewable energy resources and technologies, planning and design of small
scale and off-grid electrical power systems and learn the techniques and
methods of planning and designing rural electrification.
They will also learn the design of dams and spillways and understand
and gain knowledge of planning, design and development of hydro
electric power plants.
 Study the science and art of internal and external

illumination of buildings.
 Learn electrical regulations and standards for consumer
premises wiring design, drawing and construction.
 Gain insight into technologies of conventional and
non-conventional power plants, renewable energy resources
and technologies.
 Comprehend planning and design of small scale and off-grid
electrical power systems
 Understand the techniques and methods of planning and
designing rural electrification.
- Gain knowledge of planning, design and development of hydro
electric power plants.
Total ECTS of 15
the module

187
Number
ECEG-4261 Electrical Installation 5
ECEG-5262 Energy Conversion and Rural Electrification 5
ECEG-5263 Hydropower Engineering 5

Course Title Electrical Installation :5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & The course aims to make the students:
Competences to be Acquired  To study the science and art of internal and external
illumination of buildings
 To learn electrical regulations and standards for consumer
premises wiring design and construction
 Learn contracting documentations and design and
construction drawings
Course Description/Course  Illumination
Contents  Electrical installation in the consumer premises
 Electrical installation cost estimation
 Electrical construction contracting
Laboratory Exercises A typical Addis Ababa residential area distribution system design;
A typical residential building installation design; A small industrial
premises electrical installation design.
Pre-requisite Electrical Workshop Practice II
Semester VII/7
Teaching & Learning Lectures, tutorials, student’s presentations on mini projects
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Assignments and mini projects (30%), Tests (20 %), Final Exam (50
Grading System %)
 -
References:
 IEE regulations
 Ethiopian Building Code Standard, Electrical
Installation of Buildings EBCS-10
 Electrical Installation Work by Brian Scaddan third
edition
 Electrical Installation Principles and Practices by J.
Hyde
 The art and science of illumination by Abdella
188

Course Title Electrical Installation :5 (2,3,0)
Abdinaser
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Course Number ECEG-
Course Title Energy Conversion and Rural Electrification : 5 (2,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Competences to be  To introduce technologies of conventional and
Acquired non-conventional power plants.
 To provide an overview of renewable energy resources
and technologies.
 To give an insight into planning and design of small scale
and off-grid electrical power systems.
 To introduce techniques and methods of planning and
designing rural electrification
Course Description/Course  Overview of thermodynamics
Contents  Thermal power plants
 Hydropower
 Nuclear power plants
 Solar energy
 Biomass energy
 Wind energy
 Geothermal energy
 Ocean and Wave energy
 Rural electrification
Pre-requisite Engineering Thermodynamics
Semester VIII/8
Teaching & Learning Lectures supported by tutorials and class exercises
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Project (30%), Tests (20%), Final examination (50%)
Grading System
 -
References:
 Boyle G. (ed.), Renewable Energy, Oxford University
Press, 2004
 J. Twidell, T. Wier, Renewable Energy Resources, Spon
Press London
 Duffie J.A. and Beckman, W.A., Solar Engineering of
Thermal Processes, Wiley, New York, 1991.
 Aldo V. Da Rosa, Fundamentals of Renewable Energy
Processes, 2nd edition, 2009.
 R.K. Rajput, A Textbook of Power Plant Engineering
190
Course Number ECEG-

Course Title Energy Conversion and Rural Electrification : 5 (2,3,0)
Laxmi Publications
 T. Markvart, Solar Electricity, UNESCO, John Wiley
and Sons Ltd. New York
 For Renewable Energy Journals visit
http://sciencedirect.com
 Culp: Principles of Energy Conversion
 Keider: Solar Heating and Cooling
 Fritz: Small and Mini Hydropower System
191

Course Title Hydropower Engineering : 5(2, 3, 0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences The course aims to make the students:
to be Acquired  To gain insight into concepts of hydropower engineering.
 To provide knowledge of planning, design and
development of hydro electric power plants.
 To learn the design of dams and spillways.
 To understand the operation of hydraulic turbines.
Course Description/Course Contents  Hydropower engineering concepts
 Classification of hydropower plants
 Hydropower development cycle
 Feasibility studies
 Design criteria
 Dams
 Design of spillways and other structures
 Hydraulic turbines
Pre-requisite Energy Conversion and Rural Electrification
Semester VIII/8
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures supported by tutorials and class exercises
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Project (30%), Tests (20%), Final examination (50%)
System
 -
References:
 -
192

Module Power Engineering II
Module 27 Power Engineering II

Number
Rationale and Module ‘Power Engineering II’ deals with protection, operation, control and
objective of reliability analysis of power systems. The module deals with the basic concepts,
the module operating principles and design of protective devices and protection systems. It
also deals with automatic generation & voltage control and reliability analysis of
interconnected power systems. The module provides the basics of Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and deals with computer aided protection
of power systems.
The graduates will be able to comprehend and gain knowledge of protection,

control and reliability analysis of power systems. They will gain insight into on-line
and real-time applications of computers in system voltage and excitation control,
automatic generation control (AGC) and economic dispatch control.
 Get familiar with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

System.
 Understand and gain insight into on-line and real-time applications of
computers in system voltage and excitation control, automatic generation
control (AGC) and economic dispatch control.
 Gain insight into computer aided protection.
Total ECTS of 8
the module

Number
ECEG-5271 Power System Planning and Operation 5
ECEG-5272 Computer Application in Power Systems 3
193

Course Title Power System Planning and Operation: 5(2, 3, 0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences The course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of power
to be Acquired system planning and operation.

fundamentals of load forecasting techniques.
 The students will be able to learn and understand basics
design concepts of generating stations, switchyards, and
transmission lines.
 The students will have a sound understanding of calculation
of transmission losses, economic load dispatch and optimal
operation of power systems.
 The students will be able to carry out cost analysis of
generation systems.
 The students will be able to learn and analyze HVDC
transmission.
Course Description/Course Contents Load forecasting

 Classification and characteristics of loads, Forecasting
methodology
 Energy forecasting
 Demand forecasting
 Peak demand forecasting
Planning and design

 General layout and design of generating stations
 Switchyard layout
 Transmission system planning
Generation system cost analysis

 Cost analysis
 Production analysis and costing
 Environmental cost.
Power system operation

 Operation of hydropower generator
 Switchyard
 Protection & communication system in power system
 Characteristics of generating units
194

Course Title Power System Planning and Operation: 5(2, 3, 0)
 Transmission losses
 Representation of transmission losses by B-coefficient
 Optimal operation of generators on a bus-bar
 Optimal load dispatch including transmission losses
 Interchange evaluation and power pool.
HVDC transmission
 Principle of AC/DC conversion
 Reactive power demand
 Economic considerations
 Applications of HVDC
 Advantages and disadvantages of HVDC systems
Pre-requisites Power Systems

Semester VIII/8
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, assignments
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Assignments and mini Projects 30%
System Tests 20%
Final examination 50%
 -
References:
 C.L. Wadhwa, Electrical Power Systems, New Age
Generation, Operation and Control, 2nd Edition, John
Wiley, 1997.
 W.D. Stevenson, Jr., Elements of Power System
Analysis, 4th Edition, New York: McGraw-hill, 1982.
 Gupta: Electrical Power
195

Course Title Computer Applications in Power Systems : 3 (1-2-0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 4
Course Objectives & Competences The course aims :
to be Acquired  To provide understanding of Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) system and Substation Automation
 To provide understanding and insight into on-line and
real-time applications
 To provide understanding and insight into power systems
estate estimation
 To make students gain insight into computer aided
protection and microprocessor based protection
 To make students understand power system operation,
protection, monitoring and control by letting them do
experiments or via demonstration on the SCADA simulation
lab
Course Description/Course Contents  Computer applications in power systems, real time
applications/control system, real time operating systems,
Intelligent Electronic Devices, substation automation, Bay,
ay Controller Module, Central and Distributed Control
System
 SCADA Systems: Definition of SCADA, Components of
SCADA system, RTU, Functions of SCADA System,
Communication Infrastructure, Telemetry and Telecomm,
Open and Propriety SCADA protocols, Security and
Vulnerability of SCADA Systems
 State estimation: Mathematical Model of State Estimation,
Mathematical Description of Electric Power Systems, Least
Square Estimation, Estimation Algorithms (such as Recursive
Measurement Processing, Constant Gain Algorithm,…),
Tracking and Dynamic Estate Estimation
 Microprocessor Based Protection/Numerical relays:
Benefits and Draw backs of Microprocessor Based Relays,
Analogue Inputs (Pre-Filtering, Aliasing, Sampling,
Analogue to Digital Conversation), Phasor Estimation
Techniques (Discrete Fourier Technique, Cosine Filter, Least
Square Technique, Least Square Technique, Frequency
Response of Algorithms, Requirements and Phasor
Estimation Properties of Filters Used in Relay), Frequency
Estimation (Zero Crossing Detection, Phasor Based Method,
Frequency Tracking, Phase Angle Displacement Between
Signals), Time Domain Algorithm (Line Protection
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Course Title Computer Applications in Power Systems : 3 (1-2-0)
Algorithms, Differential Equation Algorithm for Transformer
Protection), Data Base Issues (Data Processing, Managing
Relay Setting Files, Configuration Tools), Special Process
(Time Division Processing, Logic Implementation,
Self-Monitoring)
Pre-requisite Power Systems
Semester X/10
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, SCADA simulation lab experiments/ demonstration
(mandatory), seminar/ project & assignments.
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Assignments and Projects (10 %), Tests (20%), Final examination
System (45%), Seminar/project presentation 25%)
 Nil
References:
 Mohammad S. & Yaoyu W. ; “Communication and
Control in Electric Power Systems”, Applications of
Parallel and Distributed Processing; John Wiley & Sons
Inc.; New Jersey; 2003
 Keith S.r, Joe F. & Karen K.; “Guide to Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Industrial
Control Systems Security”, Recommendation of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology;
National Institute of Standards and Technology;
September 2006
 Mohindar S. & Ratan D.;” Understanding
Microprocessor-Based Technology Applied to
Relaying”; WGI-01 Reprort; January 2009
 E. Handschin (editor);” Real Time Control of Electric
Power Systems”; Elsevier Publishing Company;
Amsterdam-London-New York; 1972
Electronic Communication Focus Modules and Courses

Module Microelectronic Devices and Circuits
Module
Number 28 Microelectronic Devices and Circuits
197
Rationale The Microelectronic Devices and Circuits module enables students to understand
and the basic concepts and realization of microelectronic devices and circuits. And helps
objective of the graduate to be able to effectively participate in microelectronic applications,
the module selection, modification, purchase and production to meet the market / social
demands
During the courses of this module the graduate students will learn
following:
 Understand the basic concepts and realization of microelectronic devices
and circuits;
 Study cases of microelectronic systems;
 Be able to effectively participate in microelectronic applications, selection,
modification, purchase and production to meet the market / social demands
Total ECTS 5
of the
module

Number
ECEG-4281 Microelectronic Devices and Circuits 5
198

Course Title Microelectronic Devices and Circuits: 5 (2,3,0)
Science
Lecturer -
ECTS Credits 5
Competences to be Acquired  Understand the basic concepts realization of
microelectronic devices and circuits;
 Study cases of microelectronic systems;
 Be able to effectively participate in microelectronic
applications, selection, modification, purchase and
production to meet the market / social demands
Course Description/Course Course Description:
Contents  Modeling of microelectronic devices, basic microelectronic
circuit analysis and design, physical electronics of
semiconductor junction and MOS devices, relation of
electrical behavior to internal physical processes,
development of circuit models, understanding and
limitations of various models, understanding the basic
principles of optical devises.
Course Outline:
1. Basic Microelectronic concepts:-
i) Overview of P-N junction diode models, BJT and
FET transistors
ii) JFET transistor characteristics and operation
2. MOSFETs
i. NMOS and PMOS transistor structures
characteristics and operation.
ii. NMOS and PMOS design
3. Simulation tools concepts:- Design and simulation exercises
4. Design of rectifier circuits and computer aided analysis
5. PNPN structures and power transistors:- SCR, Thyristors,
UJTs
6. Introduction to optical devices:-Photo-diodes, Photo
transistors and Solar cells
Pre-requisites ECEG-3205 Electrical Materials and Technology
Semester VII/7
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture supported by tutorial, assignment and laboratory exercises
Grading System
199

Course Title Microelectronic Devices and Circuits: 5 (2,3,0)
 -
References:
 Computer Simulation of electronic circuits, by R.
Raghuram;
 Microcomputer - Aided Analysis of Electronic Circuits
by M.Bialko
 Data sheets and SPICE models of Texas Instruments
 Microelectronics: Digital and Analog Circuits and
Systems J. Millman McGraw Hill,1979
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Module Communication Systems
Module Number 30 Communication Systems

Rationale and Module Communication Systems enables BSc students to build the
objective of the knowledge on the working principles/ concepts/ technologies of
module communication systems. BSc graduates can build profound knowledge of
random process in general and noise in particular, the performance of
receivers in the presence of noise.
During the courses of this module the graduate students will learn:
Communication System introduces students to random process in general
and noise in particular and enable students to analyze the performance
of receivers in the presence of noise, enable the student to design
optimum receivers and introduce them to the theory of information and
coding.
Total ECTS of the 5

module

ECEG-4301 Communication Systems 5
202

Course Title Communication Systems: 5(2,3,0)
Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
to be Acquired  To understand the principles/concepts of the noise and the
theory of information and coding.
 To apply the knowledge of random process in general and
noise in particular in the context of Communication Systems.
 To have sound understanding of the analysis of the
performance of receivers in the presence of noise.
On completion of the course students are expected :
 To develop alternative approaches to modify/redesign of
sub-system of Communication System.
 To enable the student to design optimum receivers.
Course Description/Course Contents  Noise in receiver
 Review of Random Variables and Stochastic Processes
 Mathematical Representation of Noise
 Noise in Amplitude Modulation Systems
 Noise in Frequency Modulation Systems. Thresholds in
Frequency Modulation Systems
 Noise in PCM and DM
 Pulse / Digital-Modulation Systems
 Receiver
 Optimum Receivers design
 Channel Equalization
 Optimum Filter Design
 Information Theory/Coding
 Introduction to Information Theory
 Entropy, Mutual Information
 Source Coding
 Introduction to channel coding

Pre-requisite Introduction to Communication Systems
Semester VII/7
assignments
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Assignments (10 %), Tests (20%), Final examination (50%),
System Seminar/project presentation (20%)
 Taub and Schilling: Principles of Communication
Systems, 2nd and 3rd edition
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Course Title Communication Systems: 5(2,3,0)
 Digital and Analog Communication Systems (6th
Edition) by Leon W. Couch
 Modern Digital and Analog Communications
Systems(The Oxford Series in Electrical and Computer
Engineering) by B.P. Lathi
References:
 Simon Haykin: Communication System, 4th Edition.
 John G Proakis: Digital CommunicationFull
bibliographic citation; sources not older than 5 years
(older only in very exceptional cases)
 Journals & Magazines: Internet browsing
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Module Data and Telecom Network
Module Number
31 Data and Telecom Network
Rationale and Module Microwave and optical Communication enables to gain the
objective of the knowledge and understanding of the working principles of different types
module of waveguides, the basic microwave devices and systems. It helps to
appreciate the use of microwave devices and systems that they come across
in their carriers.
This module introduces on optics and optical communications system using
fibers, and provides basic understanding of the nature of light, its
propagation through different media and methods of analysis of optical
transmission. It also introduces functional concepts of optical fibers and their
applications in communications.
The module covers the wireless and Mobile Communications in term of basic
principles of wireless and mobile communications systems and their
associated performances. It provides a good understanding of fundamental
problems and counter-measure techniques in digital communications over
wireless mobile channels.
The module helps to understand the concept of the modern switching used in
Integrated Service Digital Network. It helps to gain insight into principles of
various digital switching, like packet switching and introduction to advances
in switching and able to identify and understand the application, operation
and maintenance of these digital switching.
Microwave Devices and Systems:
different types of waveguides, mostly passive and partly active microwave
devices & systems and their application in communication systems. The course
focuses on concepts, theories and applications of microwave devices and
systems. The course also comprises of a term paper
Optics and Optical Communication:
Historical overview of optical fiber communications and current importance.
Physics of light: geometric optics, ray matrix Gaussian beam and selected
instruments, Wave nature of Light, Maxwell’s Equations, propagation of light
through media with varying index of refraction. Fibers: properties and
construction principles and techniques; Single-and multi-mode fibers;
attenuation and dispersions in fibers. Sources of light: light emitting diodes ad
laser sources. Modulation techniques and modulators, WDM techniques.
Detectors, P-i-n receivers. Noise and noise to signal ratio. Introduction to
selected transmission systems in fibers.
Wireless and Mobile Communication Systems:
Overview of mobile and wireless networking with an emphasis on system
architecture, the physical and medium access layers, and mobility
management; Fundamental concepts in mobile wireless systems: propagation,
multipath, Raleigh and Rician fading, second and third-generation; TDMA and
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Module Number
31 Data and Telecom Network
CDMA cellular systems, registration, authentication, channel assignment,
Frequency planning; Cell splitting, power control, handoffs, dynamic channel
allocation, smart antennas, system capacity, and network evolution; Special
emphasis on spread spectrum CDMA technology and systems: spreading gain,
RAKE reception, power control.
Switching and Intelligent Network:
Introduction to Switching function, Space Division switching, Time division
switching, Two-dimensional Switching, introduction to advances in switching,
introduction to the intelligent network, IN architecture, benefits of IN.
module

ECEG-4311 Data Communication and Computer Networks 5
ECEG-5312 Telecommunication Networks 5
ECEG-5313 Wireless and Mobile Networks 5
ECEG-5314 Switching and Intelligent Networks 5
206

Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences  To introduce students to networking concepts,
to be Acquired technologies and terminologies.
 To provide basic computer communication and
networking knowledge and lay the foundations for
further courses dealing with different aspects of
networking.
Course Description/Course Contents Model for data communication; protocols and architectures – OSI
and TCP/IP; issues related to data transmission-encoding,
multiplexing, error and flow controls; Local Area networks -
technology, components and topology; Internetworking – with
TCP/IP, IP Addressing and Network Applications; Routing,
Switching and WAN technologies
 Introduction: Concept of Communication,

Communication Model
 Protocols and Architectures: Protocol Characteristics,
Implementation of protocols, OSI-ISO 7 Layer, TCP/IP
 Data Encoding & Transmission: Digital and Analog
Signals, Transmission Media, Encoding Techniques,
Transmission Impairments
 DLC and Multiplexing: Error Detection and Control,
Flow Control, Multiplexing
 LAN technologies: ALOHA, Ethernet, Ethernet
Standards, Token Ring
 LAN and Its Components: LAN Topology,
Repeaters/Hubs, Bridges/Switches, Routers
 Internetworking: Internetworking concepts – Intranet,
Extranet, Internet, Internetworking with TCP/IP- IP
Addressing, Subnetting, Masking, Network Applications
– Web, Mail, DNS, DHCP
 Switching and Routing: Circuit Switching, Circuit
switching application, Packet Switching - Virtual Packet
Switching, Datagram Packet Switching, Packet
Switching application
 Routing in Switched Networks: Introduction to Routing,
Graph Theory - Dijkstra Algorithm, Bellman-Ford
Algorithm, Routing Protocols – Distance Vector, Link
State
 WAN technologies: ISDN, X.25, Frame Relay, ATM
Laboratory Exercise Network Components - Interface Card and Cables; Hardware and
Software Installation of Simple Type Network Systems; Protocol
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Analysis using Software Tools
Introduction to Communication Systems
Semester VII/7
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures supported by tutorials and practical laboratory exercises.
System
 William Stallings: Data & Computer Communications
References:
 Andrew S. Tanenbaum: Computer Networks,
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Course Title Telecommunication Networks: 5(3,0,2)
Science
Module Coordinator N.N. if not yet known
Lecturer N.N. if not yet known
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences The course aims is:
to be Acquired  To introduce the students with telecom standards and
standards organizations.
 To familiarize students with the contemporarily popular
principles and technologies of telecommunication.
 To acquaint students with the practical knowledge of
enterprise network designs and configurations.
Course Description/Course Contents  Introduction to Telecommunication (3)
 History and Evolution
 Standards and Standards organizations
 Analog and Digital Communication Principles
 Telecom Services (voice, video, data)
 Communication Impairments (Noise, Attenuation,
Interference, Crosstalk, Fading)
 Transmission Technologies and Hierarchies
 Wired and Wireless Communication
 Twisted pair, coaxial and Fiber optics
 Radio, Microwave and satellite
 Transmission Hierarchies: PDH and SDH/SONET
 Access Networks
 Analog Local Loop and PSTN
 ISDN
 Digital Subscriber Line Technologies; DSL, ADSL,
HDSL, SDSL, VDSL
 Wireless in local loop
 Signaling
 Types of signaling (In-channel Vs.
common-channel, In-band Vs. Out-of-band,
Associated vs. non-associated)
 Access and Backbone Signaling
 Q. 931 and SS7
 Packet Switched Networks
 Frame Relay
 ATM
 Cellular Networks
 GSM
 GPRS
 CDMA
 Enterprise Networks
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Course Title Telecommunication Networks: 5(3,0,2)
 VPN
 PBX
 VoIP
 Network Security
Pre-requisites Data communication and Computer Networks
Semester IX/9
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, lab exercises: Field Trip to ETC, assignments and
seminar/project.
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Tests (20%)
System Final examination (50%)
Continuous assessment: assignments (20%)
Seminar/project presentation (10%)
 -
References:
 A. Leon-Garcia and Indra Widjaja: “Communication
Networks: Fundamental Concepts and Key
Architectures”, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill, 2004.
 Lillian Goleniewski,”Telecommunication Essentials ”,
Pearsons Education, Inc. (2006)
 T. Saadawi: “Fundamentals of Telecommunication
Networks”, John Wiley & Sons (1994)
 M. P. Clark: “Networks and Telecommunications”, John
Wiley & Sons (1991)
 R. L. Freeman: “Telecommunication System
Engineering”, John Wiley & Sons (1991)
 Journals & Magazines
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Course Title Wireless and Mobile Communication Systems: 5(2,3,0)
Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences  Gain knowledge and understanding of the working principles
to be Acquired of different types of Wireless Mobile communication systems
 Understand and the application of frequency reuse and
efficient spectral use.
 Understand the concept of channel modeling in wireless
communication systems
 Understand the concept of modulation with regard to
wireless applications
 Understand the concept of mitigation techniques to avoid
channel impairments
 The course will serve students as background for an
advanced study in wireless communications
Course Description/Course Contents  Introduction to Wireless Communication Systems: Brief
History of Wireless Communications; Basic Terminologies;
Examples of Wireless Communication Systems; Trends in
Cellular Radio communications-First Generation (1G), Second
Generation (2G), Third Generation (3G) and beyond 3G.
 Cellular Design Fundamentals: Frequency Reuse; Channel
Assignment; Dynamic Channel Allocation; Handoffs; System
Capacity and Interference; Improving Coverage and
Capacity- Cell Splitting, Sectoring, and Microcells.
 Wireless Channel Characterization I - Large Scale
Path-loss: Signal Propagation through Wireless Channels;
Large-Scale Path-loss and Shadowing; Empirical Path-loss
Models.
 Wireless Channel Characterization II- Small-Scale Fading
and Multipath: Small-Scale Fading and Multipath; Statistical
Characterization of Fading Channels; Fading Channel
Parameters; Fading Channel Classification
 Modulation Techniques: Analogue Modulations; Digital
Modulations; Geometric Representation of Modulation
Signals; Linear and Non-Linear Modulation Techniques;
Performance of Digital Modulations over Wireless Channels.
 Multiple Access Techniques: Frequency Division Multiple
Access (FDMA); Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA);
Spread Spectrum Multiple Access (CDMA); Space Division
Multiple Access (SDMA)
 Mitigation Techniques: Time Domain Equalization (Viterbi
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Course Title Wireless and Mobile Communication Systems: 5(2,3,0)
Algorithm and Decision Feedback Equalization), Spread
Spectrum Techniques (CDMA, FHSS, and RAKE reception),
and Spatial Domain Processing (Smart Antennas).
Pre-requisites Communication Systems

Semester VIII/8
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading - Written – Tests 20%,
System -Final examination 50%
- Continuous assessment (assignments) 20%
- Seminar presentation 10%
 Rappaport T.S., Wireless Communications: Principles and
Practice, 2nd Edition, Printice-Hall of India, New Delhi, 2007
References:
 Goldsmith A., Wireless Communications, Cambridge University
Press, 2005
 Tse D. and Viswanath P., Fundamentals of Wireless
Communication, Cambridge University Press, 2005
 Molisch A. F., Wireless Communications, IEEE Press, John Wiley
& Sons, 2005
 Schwartz M., Mobile Wireless Communications, Cambridge
University Press, 2005
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Course Title Switching and Intelligent Network: 5(2,3,0)
Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences  Gain knowledge and understanding of the working principles
to be Acquired of different types of Switching.
 Understand and application Intelligent Network systems.
 Understand the concept of modern switching used in
Integrated Service Digital Network.
 Gain insight into principles of various digital switching, like
packet switching and introduction to advances in switching.
 To be able to identify and understand the application,
operation and maintenance of these digital switching.
Course Description/Course Contents  Introduction to Switching function.
 Background, basic principle of switching, circuit; Switching
and packet switching.
 Space Division switching
Multiple stage switching, blocking probabilities, folded four
wire switches.
 Time Division Switching Analog Time division switching,
Digital Time Division switching.
 Two-dimensional Switching
 STS switching, TST switching and STN switching.
 Introduction to advances in switching
Shared-Memory Fast Packet switches;
Shared-Medium Switches;
Fast-Packet Switches;
Space-Division Fast Packet Switches
 Introduction to Intelligent Network
 Driving Forces behind the IN; Overview of IN IN Architecture
 Call Control; Various Service functions (Creation, Service
Control, Service; Data, Management, Resource, Switching
functions).
 Benefits of IN N11 access service, ADOB, Command routing,
Call gate, Personal access, Calling party pays, PNS, MCS,
PBX extend service.
Pre-requisites Telecommunication Networks
Semester X/10
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading - Written – Tests : 20%,
System -final examination 50%
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Course Title Switching and Intelligent Network: 5(2,3,0)
 -
References:
 Digital Telephony by J. Bellamy
 Fundamental of Telecommunication Network by Tarek
N. Saadawi and Mostafa H. Ammar; Wiley Series.
 SPC Digital Telephone Exchange by FJ Redmill and AR
Valder,, IEE Telecommunication series, Peter Pergrines
Ltd.
 Telecommunication Networks by JE Flood,
 IEE Telecommunication series 2nd. Edition
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Module Waves and Antennas
Module Number 32 Waves and Antennas

Rationale and Module Waves and Antennas enables BSc students to build the
objective of the knowledge on the working principles/concepts/technologies of. EM
module Waves and Guide Structures and EM Waves and Guide Structures. BSc
graduates can build profound knowledge of quantification of the effects
of accelerated charges in producing time-varying electromagnetic
waves, Maxwell’s equations, the governing equations for EM wave
propagation, RF transmission lines, rectangular waveguides, resonant
cavities, the use of Smith Chart and matching techniques.
EM Waves and Guide Structures provide knowledge on antennas and
radio wave propagation, Maxwell's Equations, Gradient of a Scalar
field, Divergence & Curl of a Vector Field, the Divergence & Stokes's
Theorems, Boundary Conditions; Time-Harmonic Fields. Wave
Propagation in Lossy Dielectrics; Plane Waves in Free Space; Plane
Waves in Lossless Dielectrics; Plane Waves in Good Conductors; Power
and Poynting Vector, Poynting Theorem; Refection of Plane Wave at
Normal and Oblique Incidence.
This course also introduce the concept of transmission Line Equations;
Input Impedance, SWR, and Power; The Smith Chart; Some Application
of Transmission Lines, Waveguides - Modes; Power Transmission and
Attenuation; Waveguide Resonators. Radiation Integrals and Auxiliary
Potential Functions.
Antennas and Radio Wave Propagation introduces students on types of
Wire Antennas - Hertzian Dipole; Half-Wave Dipole Antenna;
Quarter-Wave Monopole Antenna; Small Loop Antenna. It also
introduce to Antenna Characteristics, Radiation Resistance, Radiation
Pattern, Radiation Intensity, Antenna Arrays - N- Element Linear Array;
Broadside Array; Ordinary End-Fire Array; Phased (Scanning) Array;
Hansen-Woodyard End-Fire Array and Radio Wave Propagation -
Ground Wave Propagation; Space Wave Propagation; Line of Sight
Propagation; Ionosphere Propagation and Noise.
module

ECEG-4321 EM Waves & Guide Structures 5
ECEG-5322 Antennas and Radio Wave Propagation: 5
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Module Waves and Antenna

Course Title EM Waves & Guide Structures:5(2,3,0)
Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences  Understand and quantify the effects of accelerated charges
to be Acquired in producing time-varying electromagnetic waves.
 Be able to derive- from Maxwell’s equations- the governing
equations for EM wave propagation, RF transmission lines,
rectangular waveguides and resonant cavities.
 Have gained insight into the applications of RF transmission
lines, the use of Smith Chart and matching techniques.
Course Description/Course Contents  Review of Vectors and Maxwell's Equations.
 Scalar & Vector Fields; Line, Surface, & Volume Integrals;
Gradient of a Scalar field, Divergence & Curl of a Vector
Field, the Divergence & Stokes's Theorems, Laplacian of a
Scalar Field; Solenoidal & Irrotational Vector Fields,
Helmholz's Theorem; Field Quantities; Maxwell's Equations;
Boundary Conditions; Time-Harmonic Fields.
 Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
 Waves in General; Wave Propagation in Lossy Dielectrics;
Plane Waves in Free Space; Plane Waves in Lossless
Dielectrics; Plane Waves in Good Conductors; Power and
Poynting Vector, Poynting Theorem; Refection of Plane
Wave at Normal and Oblique Incidence; Summary of TEM
Waves.
 Transmission Lines
 Electrical Dimension, Circuit and Field Analysis; Transmission
Line Equations; Input Impedance, SWR, and Power; The Smith
Chart; Some Application of Transmission Lines.
 Waveguides: Rectangular Waveguides; TM Modes; TE
Modes; Power Transmission and Attenuation; Waveguide
Resonators.
Pre-requisites Electromagnetic Fields
Introduction to Communication System
Semester VII/7
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Written Tests 20 %
System Final examination 50%
Continuous assessment (assignments) 20%
Seminar presentation 10%
 -
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Course Title EM Waves & Guide Structures:5(2,3,0)
References:
 Digital Telephony by J. Bellamy
 Fundamental of Telecommunication Network by Tarek
N. Saadawi and Mostafa H. Ammar; Wiley Series.
 SPC Digital Telephone Exchange by FJ Redmill and AR
Valder,, IEE Telecommunication series, Peter Pergrines
Ltd.
 Telecommunication Networks by JE Flood,
 IEE Telecommunication series 2nd. Edition
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Course Title Antennas and Radio Wave Propagation: 5(2,3,0)
Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences  Understand and quantify how antennas launch
to be Acquired 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.
Course Description/Course Contents  Radiation Integrals and Auxiliary Potential Functions.
The Vector Potential A for an Electric Current Source J; The
Vector Potential F for a Magnetic Current Source M; Electric
and Magnetic Fields for Electric (J) and Magnetic (M) Current
Sources; Solution of the Inhomogeneous Vector Potential
Wave Equation; Far-Field Radiation; Duality Theorem;
Reciprocity and Reaction Theorems.
 Wire Antennas
Antenna Types; Hertzian Dipole; Half-Wave Dipole
Antenna; Quarter-Wave Monopole Antenna; Small
Loop Antenna.
 Antenna Characteristics
Radiation Resistance, Radiation Pattern, Radiation Intensity,
Directive Gain and Directivity, Power Gain.
 Antenna Arrays
Two Element Array; N- Element Linear Array; Broadside
Array; Ordinary End-Fire Array; Phased (Scanning) Array;
Hansen-Woodyard End-Fire Array.
 Radio Wave Propagation
Ground Wave Propagation; Space Wave Propagation; Line
of Sight Propagation; Ionospheric Propagation; Noise.
Pre-requisites -
Semester VIII/8
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Assignment (15%), Mid-semester Examination (25%), Final
System examination (60%)
 Woldegiorgis Woldemariam (Prof.), Applied
Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, Hawassa
University, 1991
References:
 Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Elements of Electromagnetics,
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Oxford University Press, New York, 2001.
 Hayt, W.H., Engineering Electromagnetics, 4th ed.,
McGraw-Hill, 1981.
 David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 3rd
ed., Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1999.
Module Microwave and Optical Communication
Module Number
33 Microwave and Optical Communication
Rationale and Module Microwave and Optical Communication helps to appreciate the
objective of the use of microwave devices and systems that they come across in their
module carriers.
This module introduces on optics and optical communications system using
fibers, and provides basic understanding of the nature of light, its
propagation through different media and methods of analysis of optical
transmission. It also introduces functional concepts of optical fibers and their
applications in communications.
Microwave Devices and Systems:
different types of waveguides, mostly passive and partly active microwave
devices & systems and their application in communication systems. The course
focuses on concepts, theories and applications of microwave devices and
Optics and Optical Communication:
Historical overview of optical fiber communications and current importance.
Physics of light: geometric optics, ray matrix Gaussian beam and selected
instruments, Wave nature of Light, Maxwell’s Equations, propagation of light
through media with varying index of refraction. Fibers: properties and
construction principles and techniques; Single-and multi-mode fibers;
attenuation and dispersions in fibers. Sources of light: light emitting diodes ad
laser sources. Modulation techniques and modulators, WDM techniques.
Detectors, P-i-n receivers. Noise and noise to signal ratio. Introduction to
selected transmission systems in fibers.
module

ECEG-5331 Microwave Devices and Systems 5
ECEG-5312 Optics and Optical Communication 5
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Course Title Microwave Devices and Systems:5(2,3,0)
Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences Course Objective and Competences to be Acquired:
to be Acquired  Appreciate the use of microwave devices and systems that
they come across in their carriers and daily life.
 Gain knowledge and understanding of the working principles
of different types of waveguides
 Understand and use the basic microwave devices and
systems (both classical and modern)
 Appreciate the use of microwave devices and systems
that they come across in their carriers and daily life
Course Description/Course Contents The course mainly deals with different types of waveguides, mostly
passive and partly active microwave devices & systems and their
application in communication systems. The course focuses on
concepts, theories and applications of microwave devices and
It consists of:
 Principles and Analysis of Waveguides
 Introduction to Microwave Circuits
 Review of Network Parameters and Transmission Line
Theory
 The Scattering Parameters
 Impedance Matching
 Passive Microwave Components and Networks
 Introduction to Active Microwave Devices
Co-requisites ECEG-4321 EM Waves and Guide Structures
Semester VIII/8
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Written - Tests: 20%,
Continuous assessment (assignments) 20%
Seminar presentation 10%
 -
References:
 Microwave Circuit Design using linear and non-linear
techniques, by Vendelin/Pavio
 Computer Aided Design of Microwave Circuits, by K.C.
Gupta
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Course Title Microwave Devices and Systems:5(2,3,0)
 Passive and Active Microwave Circuits, by J. Helszajn
 Foundations of Microwave Engineering, by R.E. Collin
 Microwave Transistor Amplifier Analysis and Design,
by G. Gonzalez

Course Title Optics and Optical Communication:5(2,3,0)
Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences  This is an introductory course on optics and optical
to be Acquired communications using fibers. The Course provides a basic
understanding of the nature of light, its propagation through
different media and methods of analysis of optical
transmission.
 It also introduces functional concepts of optical fibers and
their applications in communications. After the completion of
the course the student is expected to have acquired.
of different principle of optical communication systems.
 The course will serve students as background for an
advanced study in wireless communications
 Gain insight into principles of various optical
switching/modulation.
 To be able to identify and understand the application,
operation and maintenance of optical communications.
Course Description/Course Contents  Course overview. Maxwell’s equations, wave equation.
 Polarization States, Geometric Optics (Lenses and Mirrors),
Ray-Matrix Methods.
 Reflection, Total Internal Reflection, TE and TM waves,
Brewster's Angle.
 Two-beam interferometry, the Michleson interferometer.
 Diffraction: Fresnel and Fraunhofer Diffraction, Spatial
Frequency Diffraction examples: Slits, Apertures, Double slit.
 Properties of optical fibers: Advantages of using optical
fibers; loss, dispersion, and physical limitation; critical optical
properties.
 Optical Waveguides Theories, fabrication, and applications
of various optical waveguides used as building blocks in
optical communication.
 Optical sources and transmitters: Physics and technologies,
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development for lasers, LEDs, and modulators for use in
different transmitters.
 Optical detectors and receivers Physics and technology
development of photo detectors, signal/clock recovery, and
construction of optical receivers.
 Optical amplifiers Semiconductor amplifier, EDFAs, EDWAs,
and their applications. Detection noise and optical
dispersion: Sources and detection of noise and dispersion
impairment on signal recovery and bit-error rate.
Pre-requisites Communication Systems
Semester VIII/8
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading - Written - Tests: 20%,
 -
References:
 Fiber-Optic Communications Technology, Djafar K.
Mynbaev and Lowell L. Scheiner Prentice Hall, 2001
 Lightwave Technology: Telecommunication Systems,
Govind P. Agrawal John Wiley and Son, Inc., 2005
 Lightwave Technology : Components and Devices by
Govind P. Agrawal John Wiley and Son, Inc., 2004
 Optical Electronics; by A. Yariv, 3rd Edition. Holt,
Rinehart & Winston, 1991.
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Industrial Control Focus Modules and Courses

Module Electric Machines and Derives
Module Number 34 Electric Machines and Derives

Rationale and The module ‘Electric Machines and Derives’ deals with electrical installation
objective of the design and construction, Electrical power transmission analysis, electrical machines,
module drives and power electronics. The students get knowledge and ability to work in
areas of power and develop control systems for these areas.
 Study the science and art of internal and external illumination of buildings.
 Learn electrical regulations and standards for consumer premises wiring
design, drawing and construction.
 Get familiar with fundamentals of power systems and learn
modeling of power system components for power transmission and
distribution.
 Understand analytical methods for calculation of line parameters.
 Learn and understand operation and design aspects of transformers.
 Gain knowledge and understand D.C. armature winding & A.C. windings.
 Understand dynamic equations and control aspect of D.C machines.
 Gain knowledge and comprehend salient pole synchronous machine
features, reference frame transformation, d-q axis theory, power/load
angle relationship and carry out transient analysis.
 Understand the principle of operation and construction of fractional
horsepower motors.
 Gain knowledge of elements and operating characteristics, and operation
principles of electric drives
 Be able to select drive elements and develop drive system for common
industrial driven units
 Gain insight into technologies of conventional and non-conventional power
plants, renewable energy resources and technologies.
module

ECEG-4341 Electrical Installation 5
ECEG-4342 Electrical Machines 5
ECEG-4343 Power Electronics 5
ECEG-5344 Electric Drives 5
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Module Machines and Derives

Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Course Objectives
Competences to be Acquired The course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of power
electronics
 To study and understand the characteristics of solid-state
switching devices
 To study and understand basic power electronic converter
topologies
 To study and understand auxiliary parts of the power
converter like gate drivers, filters, snubber circuits
Course Content:
 Switching Characteristics of Solid state switching Devices;
Single-phase uncontrolled and phase Controlled AC-DC
converters; Voltage Step-up and step-down DC-DC
converters; DC-AC single-phase inverters:- square-wave
and PWM inverters; AC-AC Converters

Contents 2. Solid state Switching devices
2.4 Structure and switching characteristics of
Bipolar Junction Transistors, Power MOSFETs,
Insulated Gate Bipolar Junction Transistors,
Thyristors
2.5 Switching losses
2.6 Static and dynamic switching losses, modeling
heat removal
2.7 Gate driver circuit for solid state switching
devices
2.8 Snubbed circuits for switching devices
3. AC-DC converters
3.1 Various topologies of uncontrolled AC-DC
rectifiers and their input output electrical variable
relations
3.2 Phase-controlled and isolated/non-isolated AC-DC
converters
3.3 AC-DC converter performance measurement
indices
3.4 Output ripples, Input power factor and distortion
3.5 Ripple filters
3.6 Device Selection for AC-DC convertors
4. DC-DC converters
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4.1 Buck, Boost topologies and input-output electrical
variable relation
4.2 Boost converters for different quadrant operation
4.3 Voltage and Current ripples and ripple filters
4.4 Device Selection for DC-DC converters
5. DC-AC Inverters
 Inverter family
 Single-phase square wave inverters
 Modulation techniques
5.4.41 Single-pulse
5.4.42 Notching
5.4.43 Sine-triangle modulation
 Device Selection for DC-AC inverters
6. AC to AC Converters
a. Phase controlled single-phase AC voltage control
b. Pulse width modulated single-phase AC voltage
control
c. Cyclo-converter
d. Device Selection for AC-AC convertion
Laboratory Exercises
Semester VII/7
 -
References:
2. Rasid, “Power Electronics Circuits, Devices and
Applications” Third Edition
 Mohan Underland Robbins, Power Electronics

Converters Applications and Design
 T. L. Skvarenina 'The Power Electronics Handbook
(Industrial Electronics Series)' CRC Press.
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Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Competences to be Acquired electronics and drives.
Course Description/Course 1 Introduction

Contents a. Types and characteristics of Driven Units
b. The Ward Leonard Drive System
c. Characteristics of Electric Motors and driven units
coupling mechanisms
2 Direct Current (DC) Drives
a. Types and characteristics of DC motors
b. Steady state Characteristics and speed control of
DC motors
c. Converter supplied DC motors
d. Four-Quadrant operation
e. Dynamics of DC motors
f. Starting and stopping characteristics
g. Dynamic Braking, counter-current breaking and
regenerative braking
h. Field weakening operation of DC motors
3 Alternating Current (AC) Drives
a. Induction motor equivalent circuit and the
torque-speed curve
b. Speed Control of induction motors
c. Inverter Supplied induction motors
d. Four-quadrant operation of induction motor
e. Dynamics of induction motors
f. Starting and stopping characteristics
g. Braking
h. Single-phase induction motors
i. Synchronous motor Drives
j. Synchronous motor models and characteristics
k. Synchronous motor dynamics
4 Operating principle and control of specialized Electric
Drives
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a. Brushless DC motors and permanent magnet
Synchronous motors
b. Reluctance motors
c. Switched Reluctance motors
d. Stepper motors
a. Selection of Electric motors
b. Duty of electric machines
c. Heat curve of electric machines and insulation
grade
d. Electric motor selection for common applications
Pre-requisites Electrical Machines, Power Electronics
Semester IX/9
 -
References:
2000
 Paul C. Krause and others, “Analysis of Electric
Machinery and Drive Systems” A John Wiley & Sons,
Inc. IEEE Press
 P.C. Sen “Principles of Electric Machines and Power
Electronics” , A John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
 Seung-Ki Sul, “Control of Electric Machine Drive
Systems”, A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., IEEE Press
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Course Title Electrical Installation :5(2,3,0)
Degree Program “Electrical Engineering (Industrial Control)”, Bachelor of Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
to be Acquired  To study the science and art of internal and external
illumination of buildings
 To learn electrical regulations and standards for consumer
premises wiring design and construction
 Learn contracting documentations and design and
construction drawings
Course Description/Course Contents  Illumination
 Electrical installation in the consumer premises
 Electrical installation cost estimation
 Electrical construction contracting
Laboratory Exercises A typical Addis Ababa residential area distribution system design;
A typical residential building installation design; A small industrial
premises electrical installation design.
Pre-requisite Electrical Workshop Practice II
Semester VII/7
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, student’s presentations on mini projects
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Assignments and mini projects (25%), Tests (25%), Final Exam (50
System %)
 -
References:
 IEE regulations
 Ethiopian Building Code Standard, Electrical
Installation of Buildings EBCS-10
 Electrical Installation Work by Brian Scaddan third
edition
 Electrical Installation Principles and Practices by J.
Hyde
 The art and science of illumination by Abdella
Abdinaser
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Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
to be Acquired  To understand the basic principles of electromechanical
energy conversion devices.
 To learn and understand inrush currents, harmonics and
conditions for parallel operation and design aspects of
transformers.
 To learn and understand D.C. armature winding & A.C.
windings.
 To understand dynamic equations and control aspect of
D.C machines.
 To understand salient pole synchronous machine features,
reference frame transformation, d-q axis theory,
power/load angle relationship and carry out transient
analysis.
 To understand the principle of operation and construction
of fractional horsepower motors.
Course Description/Course Contents  Principle of electromechanical energy conversion
 Transformer
 Induction machine
 D.C machines
 Synchronous machines
 Fractional horsepower motors
Pre-requisite Introduction to Electrical Machines
Semester VII/7
assignments
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Assignments (10 %), Tests (20%), Final examination (50%),
System Seminar/project presentation (20%)
References:
McGraw-Hill
Machinery
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 M.G. Say: Alternating Current machines
 J. Hindmarsh: Electrical Machines and their
Applications
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Course Title Power Electronics and Electric Drives : 6 (2,2,2)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 4
Course Objectives & Competences The course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of power
to be Acquired electronics and drives.
Course Description/Course Contents Introduction

 Basic elements of electric drives
 Torque-speed characteristics of industrial driven units
 Torque-speed characteristics of electric motors
 Power supply for electric motors
 Control of electric drives.
Dynamic behavior of electric drives

 Torques acting in a drive system
 Referring torque and moment of inertia from one axis to
other axis
 Energy losses in transient
 Operation of electric motors in motoring and braking
modes
 Starting of electric motors, etc.
Power converters to supply electric drives

 Semiconductor devices
 Single-phase AC-DC converters
 Three-phase AC-DC converters
 DC-DC converters
 Single-phase and three-phase DC-AC inverters
 AC-AC converters
 Control circuits for power converters.
Electric drives and Control

 Electric drive system model
 Controller design for DC motors, Induction motors, and
Brushless DC motors
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Course Title Power Electronics and Electric Drives : 6 (2,2,2)
 Feedback elements.
Motor rating selection
 Heating and motor power rating
 Load diagram
 Motor selection for continuous duty, intermittent duty and
short time duty.
Characteristics of electric drives for common applications

 Crane and hoist drives
 Centrifugal pumps
 Steel rolling mills, cement mills and sugar mills
 Electric machine tools and turbo compressors, etc.
Semester VII/7
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Assignments and Laboratory exercise (20 %), Tests (30 %), Final
System exam (50%)
 -
References:
2000
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Module Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Module Number 35 Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Rationale and Module ‘Instrumentation and Control Engineering’ enables to equip students
objective of the with fundamentals of instrumentation and control up to detailed analysis
module and engineering design of instruments including sensors, signal conditioning
Circuits, signal conversion elements, output presentation.
 Understand the basic operational principles and limitations

of electrical and electronic instruments.
 Be able to analyze and compare commercial instruments and
design similar systems under given constraints.
 Understand and be able to develop and analyze state
space models of control systems.
 Gain insight into design, analysis and synthesis of controllers
using state space methods.
 Learn modern control systems fundamentals, modelling,
analysis and controller design both in analogue and discrete.
 Learn digital implementation of the classical control systems.

module

ECEG-4351 Modern Control systems 5
ECEG-5352 Digital Control Systems 5
ECEG-5353 Instrumentation Engineering 5
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Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences  Understand and develop State space representation
to be Acquired of control systems
 Analyze system models in state space model
 Design and synthesize controllers in state space
Course Description/Course Contents Mathematical modeling of control systems, Coordinate
transformation and solution to state equations, Stability,
Controllability, Observability of control systems, Control systems
design in state space, Introduction to non-linear control systems,
introduction to optimum control. Continuous and discrete systems.
 Mathematical modeling of control systems
Concepts of state, state-space representation of systems,
transformation from state-space representation to transfer
function, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
 State transformation and solution of state space
equations
State transition matrix, state transition equation, the
canonical forms of state space representation, solution for
states equations represented in canonical forms.
 Stability, Controllability, Observability of control
systems
Asymptotic stability, BIBO stability, State controllability,
output controllability, state observability.
 Control systems design in state space
Pole-placement design with state feedback Pole placement
and controller design with state observer, Controller design
using MATLAB, Introduction to analogue computations.
 Introduction to non-linear and optimal control systems
Laboratory Exercise Transformation of system models, Solution of state space equations,
and Controller design using MATLAB.
Pre-requisites Introduction to Control Engineering
Semester VII/7
System exam (50%)
 G. Mulissa ,Introduction to control Engineering
References:
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 Modern Control Engineering by Katsuhiko OGATA,
Fourth Edition
John J. D’ Azzo and Houpis
 Matrix analysis by Bellman
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240

Course Title Digital Control Systems: 5 (2,1,2)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences  To understand, model and analyze digital control
to be Acquired systems
 Understand computer implementation using digital
control systems, components as DAC, ADC,
microcontrollers, sensors, etc.
 To design digital control systems and implement for
common servo applications.
Course Description/Course Contents Linear discrete dynamic-system analysis, Design of digital control
using transform techniques, design of digital control systems using
state space methods, digital control system applications and
practices.
 Introduction to Digital Control Systems
Digital control systems components, sampler, DAC, ADC
Advantages of Digital Control systems.
Sample and hold techniques.
 Linear discrete dynamic-system analysis

Review of Z-transform and discrete data systems, sample
and hold, discrete equivalents to continuous transfer
functions (The Backward Difference Method, The Forward
Difference Method, The Trapezoidal Method, etc.), effect
of quantization in digital data.
 Design of digital control systems using transform
techniques
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Course Title Digital Control Systems: 5 (2,1,2)
Stability criteria (The Routh criterion, The Jury criterion,
The Lyapunov method, The root locus method, The Bode
and Nyquist criteria), Control system specifications, design
using emulation(Indirect design),
z-plane design using root locus (use PID controller),
frequency response methods with z-transform and
w-transform, (use phase lead, lag, lead-lag networks),
direct design method (Ragazzini)
 Design of Digital control using state space method
Digital control realizations (canonical form, parallel form,
cascade and ladder realizations) Loss of Controllability
and Observability sue to Sampling,
Control-law design, estimator design, regulator design,
introducing reference input, controllability and
observability.
 Application and practices of digital control
Digital control system hardware, Computer architecture
for digital control ,Controllers used in digital control,
Control algorithm programming, Input output programming
methods, system integration (simulation and
implementation).
Case design mini project (on servo applications).
Laboratory Exercise Simulation of digital control systems using MATLAB; Controller
programs; Interfacing microcontroller with computers; Mini-project
to develop a controller software and hardware for a system,
simulate and implement where possible.
Prerequisites Modern Control Systems
Semester VIII/8
System exam (50%)
 Jene F. Franklin and others, “Digital Control of
Dynamic systems” Addison-Wesley publishing
company, second Edition.
References:
 Charles L. Phillips & H. Troy Nagle, Digital Control
System Analysis and Design
 Katsuhiko Ogata , Discret-Time Control Systems,
Second edition, Printice-Hall of India, 2006
 Benjamin C. Kuo , Digital Control Systems, Second
edition , Oxford University Press , 2004
 M.Gopal , Digital Control and State Variable
Methods, Second edition ,Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
,2004
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Course Title Instrumentation Engineering: 5 (2,1,2)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences  To discuss electronic circuit design techniques for
to be Acquired electronic instrumentation
 To introduce intelligent instrumentation beginning from
modern sensors and microprocessor based systems
Course Description/Course Contents Electronic Instrumentation, Sensor Technology; Telemetry
Applications, Introduction to Intelligent and Virtual Instruments
1. Electr
onic
Instru
ment
ation:
Revisi
on of
Electr
omec
hanic
al
Indic
ating
Instru
ments
,
Basic
electr
onic
instru
ments
,
speci
alize
d
electr
onic
instru
ments
2. Intelli
gent
Instru
ment
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ation:
Smar
t vs.
intelli
gent
instru
ments
,
senso
r
mate
rial
and
techn
ology
,
embe
dded
comp
uters
in
instru
ments
,
instru
ment
interf
aces/
comm
unicat
ion
buses
,
instru
ment
syste
ms,
comp
uter
netw
orks
for
instru
ment
ation
3. Introd
uction
to
virtua
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l
instru
ment
ation:
Histor
y of
instru
ment
ation
syste
ms,
virtua
l vs.
tradit
ional
instru
ments
,
archit
ectur
e of
virtua
l
instru
ments
,
introd
uction
to
LabV
IEW
4. Tele
metry
appli
catio
ns in
Instru
ment
ation:
Base-
band
telem
etry
(ampl
itude,
frequ
ency)
,
multi
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ple
chann
el
telem
etry
(FDM,
TDM)
Laboratory Exercise Intelligent Instrumentation, Instrument interfaces, Design using
Labview
Pre-requisites Microcomputers and Interfacing
Introduction to Instrumentation (Co-requisite)
Semester VIII/8
System exam (50%)
 P.H. Garrett, Advanced Instrumentation and Computer
I/O Design
References:
 IEEE – Transactions of Instrumentation and Control
 IEE – Transactions Control and Instrumentation
 J.P. Bentley, Principles of Measurement Systems
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Module Microcomputer and Interfacing
Module Number 36 Microcomputer and Interfacing

Rationale and The module “Microcomputer and Interfacing” helps students to learn
objective of the software and hardware design of microcontrollers. Integrated knowledge of
module common standard microcontrollers, digital signal processors their stand
alone operating systems interfacing with sensors and other elements of
industrial automation systems are developed.
 Fundamentals of Microprocessors and Microcomputers

 Programming Microcomputers
 Interfacing Hardware to Personal Computers
Total ECTS of the 5
module

ECEG-4361 Microcomputer & Interfacing 6
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Module Control Application
Module Number 37 Control Application

Rationale and The module “Control Application” helps students to learn the actual
objective of the application of control and instrumentation in industry. Models of industrial
module system parameters to be controlled, sensing signal processing and
controlling various industrial parameters, etc. Design simple control and
automation systems for typical industrial processes.
Help students to learn and appreciate industrial environment, standards and
practices.
 Process control systems and practical control strategies.

 Advanced control techniques
 Distributed control systems
 Robotic Fundamentals; Mechanisms and Actuators, Sensors and
Detectors
 Robot Applications and Programming
 Programmable Logic Controllers and Applications
module

ECEG-5371 Embedded Systems 5
ECEG-5372 Introduction to Robotics 6
ECEG-5373 Industrial Process Control and Automation 5
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Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences The objective of this course is to impart students for a solid
to be Acquired understanding of
 role of embedded systems
 concepts, components both hardware and software of
embedded systems
 design and development processes of embedded
systems
Course Description/Course Contents This course is designed to provide students a working knowledge of
Embedded Systems their Design and Programming at an
Introduction level. In this course the fundamentals of embedded
systems, hardware and firmware designs will be explored. Issues
such as embedded microcontrollers, embedded programs, real-time
operating systems, low power computing, interfacing as well as
optimization, will be discussed.
 Introduction
Why Study Embedded System, Contrast between
embedded systems and other computer systems, role and
purpose of embedded systems
 Embedded Microcontrollers
Structure of a basic computer system, CPU families used in
microcontrollers, Basic I/O devices and technologies,
Interrupts and Memories
 Embedded Programs
Program translation process, representation of programs
and their execution flow, fundamentals of assembly
language and linking, mapping tasks in compilation
 Real-time Operating systems
Context switching mechanisms, scheduling policies, message
passing and shared memory communications, inter-process
communication
 Low-power Computing
Sources of energy consumption, instruction-level strategies
for power management, memory system power consumption,
system-level power management
 Reliable System Design
Failures in hardware, sources of errors from software,
design verification and its role, fault-tolerant techniques
 Design Methodologies and Tools
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Design Methodology, RTOS Tools, Logic analyzers,
Compilers and Programming environments, Software
management Tools
 Networked Embedded Systems
Why networked embedded systems, examples of
networked embedded systems
 Interfacing and Mixed-signal systems
D/A and A/D conversions, how to partition A/D processing
in interfaces
Laboratory Exercise Assembly Programming; Programming with chips;
Clocking/Interrupts/Timers; A/D, D/A conversions and processing.
Prerequisites Microcomputers & Interfacing
Semester VIII/8
System exam (50%)
 Arnold S. Berger: Embedded Systems Design
References:
 Stuart R. Ball: Embedded Microprocessor Systems: Real
World Design
 Michael Barr: Programming Embedded Systems in C
and C ++,
 Qing Li, Caroline Yao: Real-Time Concepts for
Embedded Systems
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251

Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives &  Understand the elements of an industrial robot,
Competences to be mechanisms, sensors, actuators and end effectors.
Acquired  Program robotic manipulators.
 Be able to model and build simple robots.
Course This course is designed to provide students a working knowledge of:
Description/Course
Contents Robot Fundamentals; Mechanisms and Actuators, Sensors and
Detectors; Modeling and Control of Manipulators; Robot
Applications and Programming.
1. Kinematics: Position and Orientation Representation, Coordinate
transformations, Joints, Generalized coordinates, Forward
Kinematics, Inverse Kinematics, Jacobian, Inverse Jacobian
2. Dynamics: Dynamic Models of Rigid-Body Systems
(Newton-Euler or Euler Lagrange)
3. Mechanisms and Actuation: Mechanical Structure(Links, Joints,
Actuators, transmissions), Joint Mechanisms
4. Sensing and Estimation: Position, Velocity, Acceleration, Force
torque; Touch and Tactile Sensors; Proximity and Range
Detectors.
5. Machine Vision: Image formation, Camera calibration,
Segmentation by thresholding, connected components, Position
and Orientation.
6. Motion Planning: path planning and collision avoidance,
Trajectory planning.
7. Motion Control: Joint Space Versus Operational Space Control,
Independent-Joint Control, Tracking Control, Computed-Torque
Control, Learning Control
8. Force Control: Constrained dynamics, force control strategies
 Case study: Robot Manipulators, Driving Robots,
Omni-Directional Robots, Balancing Robots, Walking Robots,
Autonomous Planes, and Autonomous Vessels and Underwater
Vehicles.
Laboratory Exercise Sensor Applications, Motion control; manipulator control; machine
learning using MATLAB and relevant tools, Robotics Projects.
Pre-requisites Introduction to Control Engineering and Computational Methods
Semester X/10
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Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Laboratory exercises and Projects (40%), Tests (20%), and Final
Grading System Exam (40%)
 M. W. Spong and M. Vidyasagar., Wiley, New York,
1989: Robot Dynamics and Control
References:
 Thomas Bräunl, Springer, 2008: Embedded Robotics.
 Reza N.lazar, Springer, 2007: Theory of Applied Robotics.
 J. D. Warren, J. Adams & H. Molle, tia- friendso press:
ARDUINO ROBOTICS.
 John Baichtal, Que publishing, 2013: Basic Robot
Building With LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0
 P.J. McKerrow, Addison-Wesley, 1991: Introduction to
Robotics.
 Sciavicco, L., and Siciliano, B., Springer-Verlag
Advanced Textbooks in Control and Signal Processing
Series, London, UK, 2000: Modeling and Control of
Robot Manipulators, 2nd Ed.
 Canudas de Wit, Siciliano and Bastin, Springer-Verlag
London Limited, 1996: Theory of Robot Control.
 Asada, H. and Slotine, J.-J. E., J. Wiley and Sons, 1986:
Robot Analysis and Control.
 Murray, R., Li, Z. and Sastry, S. CRC Press, 1994: A
mathematical introduction to robotic manipulation.
 Robin R. Murphy: Introduction to AI Robotics
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Course Title Industrial Process Control and Automation: 5 (2,1,2)
Module Control Applications
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences To enable students understand
to be Acquired  the underlying generic processes and associated
components in process industries
 the automated and networked control of industrial
processes with electronic, electromechanical and
programmable logic controller (PLC) devices
Competence to be acquired
 Introduction to industries; generic processes in industries:
conveying, heating/boiling, grinding, cutting, etc;
 fundamentals of process control: On-Off, Proportional,
Integral, Derivative & combinations; Practical Control
Strategies: Cascade Control, Ratio Control, Dead Time
Control, Feed forward Control;
 Industrial application of thyristors, sensors, and
electromechanical control and actuating devices such as
switches, relays, solenoids, etc; relay controlled industrial
processes: ladder logic (schematics), wiring diagrams and
examples;
 PLC architecture and assemblages; Some Commercial PLC
brands; the IEC 1131-3 Programming concept; the Siemens
S5 and S7 series PLCs; program organization and the
instruction set of the S7 300/400 PLC; programming PLCs
with LAD, STL, and FBD; networking PLCs with Profibus and
TCP/IP; designing and programming/configuring the
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Course Description/Course Contents Course outline:
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1. Introduction to industries
 Types of industries : process, manufacturing, etc
 Categorization approach: automation level, scale
capital intensiveness,
 Generic processes in industries: conveying,
heating/boiling, grinding, cutting, etc;
2. Review of fundamentals of process control:
 On-Off, Proportional, Integral, Derivative &
combinations;
3. Practical Control Strategies:
 Cascade Control, Ratio Control, Dead Time Control,
Feed forward Control;
4. Overview of industrial application of devices used in
automation
 thyristors,
 sensors,
 electromechanical control and actuating devices such
as switches, relays, solenoids, etc;
5. Relay controlled industrial processes:
 Ladder logic (schematics),
 Wiring diagrams
 Practical representative examples
6. Programmable Logic Controllers
 PLC architecture and assemblages;
 Some Commercial PLC brands;
 The IEC 1131-3 Programming concept;
 Over view of the Siemens S5 and S7 series of PLCs;
7. The S7 300/400 PLCs
 Program organization
 The instruction set
8. Programming PLCs with LAD, FBD and STL
9. Networking PLCs with Profibus (and TCP/IP);
 The OSI seven layer model of networking
 The TCP/IP protocol
 Overview of network devices: hubs, switches and
routers
 Physical (MAC) and logical (IP) addresses
 The Profibus protocol
10. The human machine interface (HMI)
 Introduction to the HMI system (hardware and software)
 Designing a good graphical user interface for a station
 Programming/configuring the (HMI) and interfacing with
PLC
Laboratory Exercise Student will work on
 Process control educational kit for ( on-and –off ,PID
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control applications )
 Standard PLC (S7 300/400 PLCs) , STEP 7 software
Prerequisites Introduction to Instrumentation
Semester VIII/8
System exam (50%)
Attendance Requirements 75% lecture, 100% lab.
 Seborg, D., Edgar F., Mellichamp D., Process Dynamics
and Control, Wiley, Newyork 1989.
References:
 -
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Course Title Principles of Electronics Design : 3 (2,0,3)

Degree Program “Electrical Engineering (Electronics)”, Bachelor of Science
Module Electronics Circuits and Design
Module Coordinator NN
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
to be Acquired  To model, describe and understand the electrical and
physical properties of electronic components
 To develop hands on experience on ECAD tools
 To appreciate time to market problems and get
acquaintance with ECAD front end tools
Course Description/Course Contents Course Description:
Electronic Computer Aided Design; Electrical and physical model of electronic
components, analog, digital and mixed signal simulation, laboratory exercises
using popular packages and platforms, single and multilayer PCB design,
introduction to back end tools for floor planning layout and routing
Course Outline:
 Introduction to ECAD (Electronic Computer Aided Design)
 Modeling devices and circuits’ responses. Approximate Modeling of
digital circuits with delay, transient analysis
 Simulation of various circuits and systems, simulation algorithms
 SPICE: - Design of analog circuits using SPICE: DC operating point,
transient analysis, frequency response
 VHDL: - Digital circuits described in hardware description
Languages, design of digital logic in VHDL, simulation, timing diagram,
layout, routing and synthesis, Lab exercises on FPGA
 PCB :- Design considerations, Industry standards, design for
manufacturing, layered design, layout, routing, Manufacturing process,
ROHS directive and green manufacturing
 Introduction to back end ECAD tools
Pre-requisite ECE-4701: Microelectronic Devices and Circuits (co-requisite)

Semester VII/7
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Assignments and projects (50%), Mid-Semester Exam (20%), and
System Final Exam (30%)
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References:
 A VHDL Primer by J. Bhaskar; Pub: Pearson Education Asia;
257
 Kraig Mitzner, Complete PCB Design Using OrCAD capture,…

 Luis Scheffer, et al, “EDA for IC, Taylor and Francis Publishers
 SPICE user guide and reference by Michael B. Steer
 Xilinx ISE6 Software Manuals
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Course Title VLSI Design : 3 (2,1,2)
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
to be Acquired  To acquaint the student with VLSI concepts
 To enable the student design , simulate and test ASICs
 To acquaint the student with hardware description language
 Be able to use mathematical methods and circuit

analysis
models in analysis of CMOS digital electronics circuits,
including logic components and their interconnect.
 Be able to create models of moderately sized CMOS
circuits
that realize specified digital functions.
 Be able to use hardware design languages such as VHDL.
 Be able to complete a significant VLSI design project having
a
set of objective criteria and design constraints
Introduction to VLSI. Programmable ASICs. Hardware
Description Languages. Simulation. Logic Synthesis. Tests. ASIC
Construction
Course Outline:
 Introduction to VLSI: Digital systems and VLSI; Gate Arrays;
Standard Cells; Functional Blocks; CMOS Logic
 Programmable ASICs: ASIC Library Design ;
Programmable
ASIC Logic Cells; Programmable ASIC I/O Cells;
Programmable ASIC Interconnect; Programmable ASIC
Design Software
 Hardware Description Languages: VHDL; Verilog HDL; C
Based Languages
 Simulation: Logic Simulation and Modeling; Fault Simulation
 Logic Synthesis: Timing Simulation and Verification;
Placement and Routing; Layout Extraction

 Tests: Design for Testability; Test Program Development;
Prototype Evaluation
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 ASIC Construction: Floor planning And

Placement;
Interconnects and Routing
 IC fabrication process
Pre-requisite ECEG-3202: Computer Architecture and Organization

ECEG-4381: Principles of Electronics Design (co-requisite)
Semester VII/7
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Assignments (20%), Mid-Semester Exam (30%), and Final Exam
System (50%)
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References:
 Digital Integrated Circuits, Jan M. Rabaey, Anantha
Chandrakasan and Borivoje Nikolic
 Application-Specific Integrated Circuits, 1997, M. John, S.
Smith Modern
 VLSI Design – System-on-Chip Design, Prentice Hall, 2002,
Wayne Wolf
 Principles of CMOS VLSI Design Neil H. E. Weste, et al.
 HDL Chip Design, Donne Publishing, 1996, J. Smith
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Course Title High Frequency Electronics Devices and Systems : 3 (2,1,2)
Module EM Waves and Microwave Devices
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
to be Acquired  Model and design high frequency circuits and systems, RF
and microwave circuits, monolithic microwave integrated
circuits,…
 Appreciate the use of microwave devices and systems that
they
come across in their carriers and daily life.
of
different types of waveguides
 Understand and use the basic microwave devices and
systems
(both classical and modern)
The course mainly deals with the fundamentals of EM waves
and their properties in electronic devices, mostly passive and
partly active microwave devices & systems and their
application in high frequency electronic systems and components,
to be able to design and simulate high frequency electronic
circuits
Course Outline:
 EM theory of vector differential operators
 Maxwell equations in differential and integral forms
 Introduction to Microwave Circuits and devices
 Review of Network Parameters and Transmission Line Theory
 The Scattering Parameters
 Impedance Matching
 Passive Microwave Components and Networks
 Introduction to Active Microwave Devices
 Design and development of HF circuits on PCB
Pre-requisite ECEG-4303: EM Waves and Guide Structures
Semester IX/9
261
System (45%)
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References:
 Microwave Circuit Design using linear and non-linear
techniques, by Vendelin/Pavio
 Computer Aided Design of Microwave Circuits, by K.C.
Gupta
 Passive and Active Microwave Circuits, by J. Helszajn
 Foundations of Microwave Engineering, by R.E. Collin
 Microwave Transistor Amplifier Analysis and Design, by G.
Gonzalez
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ECEG-5411
Course Number
Course Title Optoelectronics : 3 (2,2,0)
Module Optoelectronics and Wireless Communication
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 4
to be Acquired  To understand the essential requirements for laser action
in a
material and be able to describe different types of laser.
 To be able to describe an optical modulator.
 To be able to describe light detectors such as the
photodiode
 avalanche photodiode and photomultiplier and be aware of
their
relative merits.
 To be able to describe optical fibers and to discuss which
are the
important parameters of these in an optical
communications
Introduction to the physical principles upon which the laser and a
number of other optoelectronic devices are based. Different
types
of laser, second harmonic generation using lasers, modulators
(both electro-opto and acousto-optic) and detectors such as the
photodiode, avalanche photodiode and photomultiplier.
Properties
of optical fibers and the likely requirements of an optical
communication system.
Course Outline:
 Lasers: Spontaneous and stimulated emission, Einstein A and B
coefficients; optical cavities

 Fabry Perot; inversion mechanisms
 Examples of different types of laser; gas lasers, solid
state
optically pumped lasers, dye lasers,
 homo junction and hetero junction semiconductor diode lasers
 Q switching; second harmonic generation; Optical
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modulators,
electro-optic modulators, acousto-optic modulators
 Light detectors, semiconductor diode detectors,
Avalanche
Photodiodes; Optical Fibers
 Optical communications
Pre-requisite ECEG-3205: Electrical Materials and Technology
Semester IX/9
Teaching & Learning Methods Laboratory demonstration using fiber optics experimental kits;
laser safety, characteristics of a diode laser
System (50%)
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References:
 Optoelectronics, an Introduction, Prentice-Hall by J.
Wilson,J.F.B. Hawkes
 Diode Lasers and Photonic Integrated Circuits by Coldren and
Corzine. Physics of Optoelectronic Devices by Chuang, S. L.
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Course Title Power Electronics Technology and Applications: 3 (2,0,3)
Module Electrical Circuits and Design
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objective:
The course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of
power electronics technology, design, manufacturing and application
 The students will be able to understand elements,
Course Objectives & Competences characteristics, and operation principles of Electronic devices
to be Acquired used for power processing
 The students will have a sound understanding of modeling,
design and analysis of various electrical power converters
and drive controller circuits and systems.
Course Description:
The course covers the major classes of active devices deployed in
power electronics systems, shows how the active device limits the
performance of all power electronic systems and shows that the device
performance specification is controlled by the material design and
construction. Emphasis is given to the importance of the driving and
protection circuits enabling reliable power processing systems.
Course Description/Course Contents
Course Outline:
 Devices and materials used for power level electronic components
 Design and construction of power semiconductor devices
 Power Converters, inverters, protection circuits and systems
 Application of power electronic devices in embedded systems,
industrial machine control and other applications.
Pre-requisite ECEG-3205: Electrical Materials and Technology
Semester X/10
Lectures, tutorials, lab demonstration project &
Teaching & Learning Methods
assignments
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Assignments (10 %), Mid-semester exam(20%), Final
System examination (40%), project presentation (30%)
Textbook:
 R.W. Erickson, “Fundamentals of Power Electronics”, Kluwer
Academic press
Literature
References:
 V.Jagannathan, “Introduction to Power Electronics”, Prentice Hall
 “Handbook of Power Electronics” ***
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Course Title Analog System Design : 3 (2,0,3)
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
to be Acquired The course concentrates on analog CMOS integrated circuit design
 The students will be able to understand details of MOS
amplifiers, current mirrors, frequency generators and high
speed techniques.
 The students will have a sound understanding of the design
and analysis of advanced analog electronic circuits and
systems
The course aims to further advance understanding of the principles of
operations of electronic circuits and their basic design procedures.
Course Outline:
 Review of analog design principles
 MOS Amplifiers, frequency response stability and compensation
 Current mirrors and repeaters
 Controlled oscillators, PLLs, PFDs, etc
 ADCs/ DACs, Modulators/Demodulators, etc.
Pre-requisite ECEG-4381: Principles of Electronics Design
ECEG-2202: Applied Electronics II
Semester IX/9
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, lab demonstration project &
assignments
Design of Analog CMOS Integrated circuits, McGraw-Hill , by Behzad
Razavi
References:
 CMOS Analog circuit design, Oxford University Press, by Philip E.
Allen and Douglas R. Holberg
 Analog Circuit Design Techniques at 0.5 v, Springer Science Business

Media, LLC, Shouri Chatterjee
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Course Title Digital System Design : 3 (2,0,3)
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
to be Acquired The course aims to equip students with the basics of logic design,
hardware description language and logic synthesis tools. And help them
develop technical skills to design, simulate, analyze and verify complex
digital circuits.

This course focuses on practical applications of advanced digital design
concepts. The course is focused around significant projects to be
implemented on Programmable logic devices; however, many of the
design concepts will also applicable to ASIC designs.
Course Outline:
 Review of digital design concepts
 VHDL Modeling of Sequential Machines.
 High speed digital design
 Logic Synthesis: Two Level, Multi-level minimization.
 Floor planning and optimization
 Practical experiments on Programmable Logic devices
 Test and verification methods
Pre-requisite ECEG-4703: VLSI Design
ECEG-3201: Digital Logic Design
Semester IX/9
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials, lab demonstration project &
assignments
Fundamentals of digital logic with VHDL Design, 2nd Edition,
McGraw-Hill Companies Inc., by Stephen Brown and Zvonko Vranesic
References:
 Synthesis and Optimization of Digital Systems, McGraw Hill,
by Giovanni de Micheli, 1994
 VHDL: Analysis and Modeling of Digital Systems, McGraw Hill,
268
by Z. Navabi, 1997
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Course Number ECEG- 5421

Course Title Modern Trends in Electronics Engineering: 2 (2,2,0)
Degree Program “Electrical Engineering (Microelectronics)”, Bachelor of Science
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 4
to be Acquired The course is intended to have a dynamic content in which the main
objective is to help students get an up to date knowledge and be
acquainted with. Focus is given to nano scale devices and systems,
MEMS, Spintronics, micro machines and sensors, lab on a chip, etc.
The fundamentals of nanoscale devices and systems devices are
discussed. Introductory spintronics theory, spin valves and MRAM
(Magnetic Random Access Memory ) devices are discussed. Micro
electro mechanical systems (MEMS), micro sensors and lab on a chip
systems are introduced and discussed.
Course Outline:
 Introduction to nano scale devices and systems
 Introduction to solid state devices, and band gap theory
 Spintronics theory, spin valves and MRAM devices
 MEMS, micro sensors, bio sensors, lab on a chip systems
 Nanotechnology applications and future trends
Pre-requisite None
Semester X/10
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, & assignments
System examination (50%),
 George W.Hanson: Fundamentals of nanoelectronics
References:
 Vladmir V.Mitin, Viatcheslav A.Kochelap, Michael A.Stroscio:
Introduction to nanoelectronics
 Ning Xi, King Lai : Nanoeelctronic sensors and devices
 Martinez-Duart, Martin Palmer, Agullo Rueda: Nanotechnology
for microelectronics and optoeelctronics
 Graphene (carbon in two dimensions): Mikahail I. Katsnelson
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Second Group Common Modules and Courses

Module Project and Presentation
Module Number 38 Project and Presentation

Rationale and The module “Project and Presentation” helps students to learn research
objective of the techniques, solving real world problems. It improves skill in presenting their
module findings and report orally and in well documented form. The students will
also learn in working as a team in their semester projects.
 Learn methodologies/techniques and process of doing research projects.

 Develop their presentation skills both in written and oral form
with/without the aid of audiovisual equipment
 Familiarize themselves in addressing and solving real world
engineering problems.
Total ECTS of the 7
module

ECEG-5381 Research Methods and Presentation 3
ECEG-5432 Semester Project 4
271

Course Title Research Methods and Presentation: 3 (0,3,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 2
Course Objectives & Competences To enable students to understand and apply
to be Acquired  Methodologies/techniques and process of doing
research projects.
 Presentation skills both in written and oral form
with/without the aid of audiovisual equipment.
Course Description/Course Contents Research methods: necessity, types and levels of researches;
problem formulation, modeling & experimentation; data
collection/generation and processing; Presentation skills: research
and project proposals,; oral presentations formats; applications of
audiovisual equipment; Management aspect of Research and
Development (R&D) works and outputs: discussion forums;
intellectual property rights; management of R&D works.
 Research methods
Necessity, types and levels of researches; Information
sources and means for R&D works; Problem formulation,
modeling & experimentation; Data collection/generation
and processing
 Presentation skills
Research and project proposals: Proposals and their essence
(for research, project, case studies, etc); Formats and
contents of proposals; Technical report writing (TRW):
What are TRW/s and why do we need them; Types of
technical reports - to technical audience vs general
audience (policy makers); Formats & contents of technical
reports; Format/content of a research article to be
contributed to a technical journal; Grammatical, punctuation
and idiomatic techniques of TRW
Oral presentation skills: Refreshment on listening, reading,
composition and oration as well as English grammatical
skills; Knowledge and application of some widely used key
vocabularies in engineering and science; Outlining and
formatting oral presentations; Applications of audiovisual
equipment and software (multimedia) - overhead projectors,
slide projectors and MS-PowerPoint presentation; Personal
preparation for presentation
 Management aspect of Research and Development
(R&D) works and outputs
Discussion forums and participants roles - seminars,
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Course Title Research Methods and Presentation: 3 (0,3,0)
workshops, panel discussions conference etc; participation in
and/or coordinating forums; Intellectual Property Rights
(ownership) and means of protections; Management of
finalized, active and prospective R&D works and themes
Laboratory Exercise None
Prerequisites Industry Internship
Basic Writing Skills
Semester VIII/8
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture, tutorial and demonstration
System
Attendance Requirements 75% lecture
 -
References:
 -
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Course Title Semester Project: 4 (0,0,4)
Degree Program “Electrical Engineering (Focus Areas)”, Bachelor of Science
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & Competences Electronic Communication Engineering
to be Acquired  Identify problems and propose a solution in the
Electronic Communication focus area
 Work in groups to solve real world problems
 Present their works
 Identify problems and propose a solution in the
Computer focus area
 Work in groups to solve real world problems Present
their works
Electrical Power Engineering
 Identify problems and propose a solution in the Electric
Power focus area
their works
 Identify problems and propose a solution in the
Industrial Control focus area
their works
Course Description/Course Contents A semester project that addresses specific problem areas in their
field of specialization. The students are given guides from their
project advisor(s) to analysis and solve the problems
Laboratory Exercise Project Work
Prerequisites Communication Engineering
 Communication Systems
 EM Waves and Guiding Structures
 Data Communication and Computer Networks
 Microprocessors and Interfacing
 Research Methods and Presentation (co-requisite)
 Microcomputers and Interfacing
 Database Systems
 Data communication and Computer Networks
 Software Engineering
Electronics Engineering
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Course Title Semester Project: 4 (0,0,4)
 Principles of Electronic Design
 Microelectronic Devices and Circuits
 VLSI
 Modern Control Systems ***
 Power Electronics
 Electrical Machines
 Electrical Installation
Power and Energy Engineering
 Power Systems
 Installation
 Power Electronics
 Electrical Machines
Semester VIII/8
Teaching & Learning Methods Project work supported by advisors guide line
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Documentation (30%), Presentation (30%), and Advisor evaluation
System on progress of the project activity (40%)
 -
References:
 -
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Module Industry Internship
Module Number 39 Industry Internship

Rationale and The module “Industry Internship” helps students to experience the real world
objective of the working environment by joining industries prior to their graduation.
module
 Have practical skill in basic electrical/computer 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.
module

ECEG-4391 Industry Internship 30
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Course Title Industry Internship: 30 (0,15,15)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 30
Course Objectives & Competences  Link theory to practice in the workplace doing real project.
to be Acquired  Participate in well-scoped and devised projects.
 Work with experienced engineers using new technologies
and facilities.
 Develop a work discipline
Course Description/Course Contents  The Students must be attached with an industry for at least for
six months in order to get real world experience in their field
of study, which compliments their education.
 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
Prerequisites Senior Standing
Semester IX/9
Teaching & Learning Methods Industry attendance
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Industry witness, Report writing and presentation
System
Attendance Requirements
Literature Textbook
 -
References:
 -
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Module Entrepreneurship and Managerial skills
Module Number 40 Entrepreneurship and Managerial skills

Rationale and The module “Management Skills” helps students to learn managerial skills in
objective of the engineering areas.
module
 Learn Industrial management and organization; Industrial

plant design; Effective material management; Management
and resource allocation; and Engineering economy.
 Learn the idea of entrepreneurship
 Get initiated for towards entrepreneurship
 Be introduced Quality control concept and techniques; the
procedures for implementing quality engineering tools in
industrial applications; basic metrology and applied statistics
for quality control applications in discrete-item manufacturing
systems.
Total ECTS of the 9
module

MEng-5401 Entrepreneurship 4
MEng-5402 Industrial Management and Engineering Economy 5
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Course Title Entrepreneurship: 4 (2,2,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 4
Course Objectives & Competences To familiarize students to the idea of entrepreneurship and initiate
to be Acquired their attitude for entrepreneurship.
Course Description/Course Contents  What it takes to be an entrepreneur
 How to assess markets to identify new
opportunities
 How to value a new business idea
 Fundamentals of Finance
 Fundamentals of marketing
 How to protect intellectual property
 How to put together a successful business plan
 How to solicit funding
 How to hire and grow a start-up business
 How to partner for success
Semester X/10
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures supported by tutorials, Seminars, presentations and
Industrial visits
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Assignments (20%), Tests (30 %), Final exam (50%)
System
Attendance Requirements  Minimum of 75% attendance during lecture hours;
 100% attendance during practical work sessions,
except for some unprecedented mishaps; and
 Presence during industrial visit/ visits.
Literature Textbook
 -
References:
 -
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Course Title Industrial Management and Engineering Economy: 5 (3,2,0)
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 4
Course Objectives & Competences The course enables students to understand basic principles /
to be Acquired concepts of:
 Industrial management and organization;
 Industrial plant design;
 Effective material management;
 Management and resource allocation; and
 Engineering economy.
Course Description/Course Contents  Basic Management Concepts and Industrial
Organization: Introduction to management; Functions of
management; Organizational structure; Basics of
productivity.
 Plant Design: Basics of plant Layout; Study of Plant
Layout; Ergonomics and Industrial Safety
 Forecasting: Meaning and use of forecasting;
Forecasting techniques
 Materials Management: Purchasing; Inventory control
 Project Management and Resource Allocation: Work
breakdown structure; Project organization, Network
scheduling; Projects crashing; Resource allocation,
Project risks
 Investment Evaluation: Total investment costs; Projects
financing; Financial evaluations
 Basic Accounting Principles & Budgeting Fundamentals:
Classification of accounts; Accounting concepts;
Accounting statements; Budgets and budgetary control
Semester X/10
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures supported by tutorials, Seminars, presentations and
Industrial visits
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Assignments (20%), Tests (30 %), Final exam (50%)
System
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Course Title Industrial Management and Engineering Economy: 5 (3,2,0)
Attendance Requirements  Minimum of 75% attendance during lecture hours;
 100% attendance during practical work sessions,
except for some unprecedented mishaps; and
 Presence during industrial visit/ visits.
Literature Textbook
 Daniel Kitaw, Industrial Management and Engineering
Economy
References:
 Riggs James L. Production Systems: Planning, Analysis
& Control, New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 1970.
 Mikell P. Groover, Automation, Production systems, and
Computer-Integrated Manufacturing , 2nd Edition,
Asia, Pearson Education, 2001
 Moore, James M. Plant Layout and Design, New York ;
Macmillan Company, 1962
 Muther , Richard Systematic Layout Planning, London,
Industrial International Limited, 1962
 Turner, Joe H. Mize, Kenneth E. Case, Introduction to
Industrial and System Engineering, Prentice Hall Inc.,
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey,1978
 Kurtz, Max P.E., Hand Book of Industrial Management,
New York: McGraw Hill Inc., 1984, 19
 Peter Atrill & Eddie McLaney, Accounting and Finance
for Non –specialist, New Delhi:, Prentice Hall of India,
2001
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Module B.Sc. Thesis
Module Number 41 B.Sc. Thesis

Rationale and In the “B.Sc. Thesis” module students will enhance their problem identification
objective of the and solving skill
module
 Do their B.Sc. Thesis for completing their study.

module

ECEG-5411 B.Sc. Theiss 12
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Module B.Sc. Thesis

Course Title B.Sc. Thesis: 12 (0,0,12)
Module B.Sc. Thesis
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 12
Course Objectives & Competences To enable students to enhance their problem solving skills, all
to be Acquired students must carry out an independent (to the possible extent)
research project. The study should be
 Problem oriented
 Community based
 Scientifically and ethically acceptable
 Feasible, and
 Action oriented
Course Description/Course Contents 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. project is
defended in front of the official committee at the end of the study
Laboratory Exercise Thesis Work
Prerequisites Semester Project
Semester X/10
Teaching & Learning Methods Individual thesis works supported by advisors guide line
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading Documentation (30%), Presentation (30%), and Advisor evaluation
System on progress of the project activity (40%)
 -
References:
 -
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9. Staff Profile
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Teaching Staff List
No Full Name Sex Qualification Academic Rank
1 Ato Abebe Demissie M MSc Lecturer
2 Ato Abraham Lamesgen M MSc Lecturer
3 Ato Abi Abate M BSc Assistant Lecturer
4 Ato Andinet Negash M MSc Lecturer
5 Ato Ameha Tsgaye M BSc. Assistant Lecturer
6 Ato Amare Assefa M BSc. Assistant Lecturer
7 Ato Aynew Melese M BSc Assistant Lecturer
8 Ato Beka Kebede M BSc Assistant Lecturer
9 W/t Bethelhem Seifu F MSc Lecturer
10 W/t Bezawit Wubishet F MSc Lecturer
11 Ato Biniam Tadesse M MSc Lecturer
12 Ato Bisrat Dirbisa M MSc Lecturer
13 Ato Daniel Delibie M MSc Lecturer
14 Ato Dawit Habtu M B.Sc. Assistant Lecturer
15 Dr. Dereje Hailemariam M PhD Assistant Professor
16 Ato Fitsum Assamnew M MSc Lecturer
17 Ato Gebreyesus Gebru M BSc Assistant Lecturer
18 Dr. Getachew Alemu M Ph.D Assistant Professor
19 Dr. Getachew Bekele M Ph.D Assistant Professor
20 Ato Getachew Teshome M MSc Lecturer
21 Dr.-Ing.Getahun Mekuria M Ph.D Assistant Professor
22 Ato Haileselassie G/Hiwot M BSc Assistant Lecturer
23 Ato Haimanot Ayana M BSc Assistant Lecturer
24 Ato Getu Gabissa M MSc Lecturer
25 Ato Kiros Tesfay M B.Sc. Assistant Lecturer
26 Ato Kinde Mekuria M BSc. Assistant Lecturer
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27 Ato Lebsework Negash M MSc Lecturer

28 Ato Menore Tekeba M MSc Lecturer
29 W/o Mihret Demissie F M.Sc. Lecturer
30 Dr. Mohammed Abdo M Ph.D Associate Professor
31 Dr. Mengesha Mamo M Ph.D Assistant Professor
32 Dr. Murad Ridwan M Ph.D Assistant Professor
33 Ato Mesfen Tilahun M BSc Assistant Lecturer
34 Ato Mihreteab Negash M MSc Lecturer
35 Ato Misiker Tadesse M MSc. Lecturer
36 Ato Nebiyu Tenaye M BSc Assistant Lecturer
37 W/o Rahel Berhanu F BSc. Assistant Lecturer
38 W/t Samrawit Kasssaye F Dgree Assistant Lecture
39 Ato Sintayehu Challa M MSc Lecturer
40 Ato Tadesse Daniel M BSc Assistant Lecturer
41 Ato Teshome Ambissa M BSc Assistant Lecturer
42 Ato Tezazu Bireda M MSc Lecturer
43 Ato Tewodros Tsegaye M MSc Lecturer
44 Dr. Yalemzewd Negash M Ph.D Assistant Professor
45 Ato Worku Abera M BSc Assistant Lecturer
46 Ato Yalew Kidane M BSc Assistant Lecturer
47 W/t Yalemzerf Getnet F BSc Assistant Lecturer
48 Ato Zelalem Birhanu M BSc Assistant Lecturer
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Expatraite Staff List

No. Full Name Sex Qualif. Academic Rank
1 Dr. Peter Haferkorn M Dr.-Ing. Assoc. Prof
2 Prof.N.P. Singh M PhD Prof.
3 Professor. H.Y Kwon M PhD Prof.
4 Dr. Nune Sreenivas M PhD Asst. Professor
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School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technical Staff List

1 Ato Endale Ashine M Diploma Lab. Technician
2 Ato Kibru Agza M Degree Senior Technical Assist. III
3 W/ Meseret Mengiste F Diploma Technical Assistant II
4 W/ Senait Agiza F Diploma Technical Assistant II
5 W/t Seblewengel Tsegaye F Diploma Technical Asst. I
6 Ato Solomon Zegeye M Diploma Technical Assistant II
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Emeritus Staff List
1 Prof. Woldegiorigis W/Mariam M PhD Prof.
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2 Ato Kibret Abebe M BSc Assist. Lecturer
3 Ato Naod Duga M MSc Lecturer
4 Ato Seifemicheal Bekele M MSc Lecturer
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Addis Ababa University

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Modular Curriculum for Undergraduate

Electrical and Computer Engineering

First Revision, August 2006

Second Revision, December 2007

Third Revision, April 2013

Forth Revision, May 2014

The document is prepared by

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Curriculum Modularization Committee

Addis Ababa, May 2014

 Electronic Communication Engineering,

 Industrial Control Engineering,

 Power and Energy Engineering.

The Government of Ethiopia is undertaking a huge engineering capacity building program,

Building (MoCB) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE). It is basically a

2.1. General Objectives

2.2. Specific Objectives

 to engage students in research that offers optimal solutions to technical problems in

3.1. Rationale for the Modularized UG Curriculum

3.2. Program Duration

3.3. Structure of the Curriculum

2nd – 6th Common Semesters

8th semester -Industry Internship

Fig. 1: Semester Sequence for B.Sc. Curriculum

3.3.1. Lecture Oriented Modules

Humanity and Social Science Module

This module has the following main objectives:

Engineering Science and Mathematics Module

engineers. This module helps the students

Core Electrical Engineering Module

Communication Engineering Module

Electrical Power Engineering Module

Computer Engineering Module

Industrial Control Engineering Module

Microelectronics Engineering Module

Microelectronic engineering encompasses the design, manufacture and testing of electronic

3.3.2. Practice Oriented Module

presentation skill before the B.Sc. thesis.

3.3.3. Teaching-Learning Methods and Materials

3.3.4. Quality Assurance

3.4.1. General Activities

Research and Development

Installation, Operation and Maintenance

Analysis and Testing

Sales, Consultation and Purchase

 Defining and justifying the requirements for sales and purchase.

3.4.2. Basic Abilities, Skills

 Able to understand the state of art techniques, devices, software, protocols.

3.4.3. Engineering Knowledge

3.5. Profiles for Streams (Focus Areas)

3.5.1. Communication Engineer

3.5.2. Electrical Power Engineer

3.5.3. Industrial Control Engineer

 Contribute towards the development in the country

3.5.4. Computer Engineer

3.5.5. Electronics Engineer

3.6. Recommended Stream Selection Prerequisites

Stream Prerequisite Course

Electronics Engineering Digital Logic Design

 Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Electronic Communications)

 Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Power)