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EE 201 - Fundamentals of Electric Circuits :3 (3,1,0)

Basic circuit elements and concepts; Basic laws of circuit theory: Ohm's law, Kirchoff's law; Circuit theorems: superposition principle, Thevenin and Norton theorems; maximum power transfer theorem Techniques of circuit analysis: Nodal and mesh analysis; Sinusoidal sources and the concept of phasor in circuit analysis; Introduction to concept of active, reactive, complex power and power factor.

Pre-requisites:

Math 106

Textbook:

Boylestad, ”Introductory Circuit Analysis”, Prentice Hall, 1999

Level:

4

 

EE 202 - Electric Circuit Analysis: 3  (3,1,0)

Basic circuit elements and concepts; Basic laws of circuit theory: Ohm's law, Kirchoff's law; Circuit theorems: superposition principle, Thevenin and Norton theorems; maximum power transfer theorem Techniques of circuit analysis: Nodal and mesh analysis; Sinusoidal sources and the concept of phasor in circuit analysis; Introduction to concept of active, reactive, complex power and power factor.

Pre-requisites:

Math 107 , EE201

Textbook:

Boylestad, ”Introductory Circuit Analysis”, Prentice Hall, 1999

Level:

5

 

EE 203 – Electromagnetics (I): 3(3,1,0)

Review to vector calculus; Electrostatic fields; Gauss's law and divergence; Electric potential; Dielectrics and capacitance; Poisson's and Laplace’s equations; Charge images; Current density and conductors; Magnetostatic fields; Biot–Savart and Ampere's laws; Curl and Stoke's theorem; Magnetic materials and circuits; Self and mutual inductances; Energy in static Fields

Pre-requisites:

Phy 104, Math 203

Textbook

Sadiku, ”Elements of Electromagnetics”, Oxford, 2000

Level:

5

 

EE 205 - Electric Circuits Laboratory: 1(0,0,2)

General introduction to the laboratory Voltage, current, and power in DC circuits using KVL and KCL. Superposition, Thevenin's, and Maximum power transfer theorems in DC circuits; Series and parallel AC circuits; Resonance in series and parallel circuit; Maximum power transfer theorem and power factor improvement in AC circuits; Transients in DC circuits; Magnetically-coupled circuits; Three phase circuits.

Pre-requisites:

EE 202

Textbook:

Boylestad, ”Introductory  Circuit Analysis”, Prentice Hall, 1999

Level:

5

 

EE 300 - Electrical Measurements: 3 (2,1,2)

Measurements fundamentals: units and standards, errors, statistical analysis; DC/AC meters construction; loading effect; insertion loss; Difference and instrumentation amplifiers; Oscilloscope: CRT, amplifiers, triggered sweep circuits, attenuation, specifications; Spectrum analyzer, Transducers and sensors: passive and self-generating transducers; Liquid crystal displays (LCDs), CCDs, and optical fiber sensors; Digital measurements: Data conversion principles; Digital voltmeter; grounding, shielding, and noise.

Pre-requisites:

EE 205                                  

Co-requiste:

EE312

Textbook:

Applied Electronics Instrumentations and Measurements. By Daid and Buchla and Wayne Malachan.

Level:

6

 

EE301 - Signals and systems Analysis:3 (3,1,0)

Motivation and Applications, Signal Classifications, Signal Operations, Singularity Functions; Linear time-Invariant Systems and Convolution; Correlation; Fourier Series and Transform for continuous and discrete time signals; Applications; Laplace transform and applications; Introduction to z-transform.

Pre-requisites:

EE 202

Textbook:

1- Oppenheim, Willsky and Nawab,”Signals and Systems”, Prentice-Hall, 1997.

2- Haykin and Veen, “Signals and Systems”, John Wiley, 1998.

Level:

6

 

EE 312 – Electronics (1):3 (3,1,0)

PN junction diode: basic structure, I-V characteristics, large and small-signal models. Bipolar junction transistor (BJT): basic structure, modes of operation, dc biasing, dc and small-signal models, single stage BJT amplifiers. Field-effect transistors (FET): structure and operation of enhancement MOSFETs, I-V characteristics, dc biasing. Linear and nonlinear applications of op-amp. Current Mirror. Negatine and positive feedback. CMOS logic gates and pass transistor logic gates. Dynamic logic.

Pre-requisites:

EE 202

Textbook

Sedra and Smith, “Microelectronic Circuits”, Oxford University Press, 1997.

Level:

6

 

EE 313 – Electronics (1) Lab.: 1 (0,0,2)

Introduction to the lab tools. I-V characteristics of diode. Clipping circuits using diodes. Rectification using diodes. Zener diode and regulators. BJT dc biasing. CE BJT amplifier. MOSFET dc biasing. CS MOSFET amplifier. Simple AM receiver circuit, MOS digital circuits.

Pre-requisites:

EE 312

Textbook

Sedra and Smith, “Microelectronic Circuits”, Oxford University Press, 1997

Level:

6

 

EE 317 – Electronics (2) : 3  (3,1,0)

Linear and nonlinear op-amp applications: inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, integrator, difference amplifier. Differential amplifier. Current Mirror. Negative and positive feedback. NMOS and CMOS inverters, CMOS and pseudo NMOS logic gates, pass-transistor logic, dynamic logic. BJT digital circuits: TTL, and ECL logic.

Pre-requisites:

EE312

Textbook:

Sedra and Smith, “Microelectronic Circuits”, Oxford University Press, 1997.

Level:

8

 

EE 319 – Electronics (II)  lab. : 1 (0,0,2)

PSPICE simulation of electronic circuits. Linear applications of op-amp. Wein-bridge oscillator. Active filters: LPF, and HPF. Schmitt trigger and unstable multi-vibrator. Differential amplifier using BJT. Design and implementation of digital circuits using VHDL. CMOS inverter characteristics. TTL inverter characteristics.

Pre-requisites:

EE 317

Textbook:

Sedra and Smith, “Microelectronic Circuits”, Oxford University Press, 1997.

Level:

8

 

EE 320 - Communications Principles: 3 (3,1,0)

Overview and Basic elements of Communication Systems; Signal Analysis; Transmission through Systems and Channels; Modulation; AM; Frequency Conversion; FM and PM; Super-heterodyne Receiver; FDM; Stereo Broadcasting; Sampling; Pulse Modulation (PAM, PWM, PPM); TDM; Pulse Code Modulation (PCM); DPCM and DM; Regenerative Repeaters; Advantages of Digital Communication; Line Coding (Binary Signaling); Introduction to Digital Modulation (ASK, FSK, PSK).

Pre-requisites:

EE 301

Textbook:

Haykin “Communications Systems”, John Wiley, 2001

Level:

7

 

EE322 –Digital Communications: 3 (3,1,0)

Basic elements of communications systems; Review of probability theory; Base-band pulse transmission (matched filters, inter-symbol interference); Eye pattern, Nyquist criteria; Equalization; Digital Pass-band transmission: Coherent PSK,FSK,QPSK,MSK; Non-coherent orthogonal modulation; Power spectra and bandwidth efficiency of binary and quaternary modulation schemes; Information theory: Mutual information and channel capacity; Source coding; Error control coding (channel coding).

Pre-requisites:

EE301 & EE320

Textbook:

Haykin “Communications Systems”, John Wiley, 2001

Level:

8

 

EE 324 - Digital Signal Processing : 3 (3,1,0)

Review of discrete-time signals and systems; The Discrete-Time Fourier transform, Fast Fourier Transform, Z Transform, Recursive and no recursive digital filters design and realization; Decimation and interpolation; Applications of digital signal processing in communications.

Pre-requisites:

EE301

Textbook:

Mitra, “Digital Signal Processing: A Computer Based Approach”, Mc Graw Hill, 2001

Level:

7

 

EE 326 - Communications Laboratory: 1 (0,0,2)

AM and FM modulation and detection; PCM and delta modulation; Bit error rate measurements; TDM; ASK; FSK; Optical fiber parameter measurements; RF impedance measurements and matching; Basic propagation and antenna measurements.

Pre-requisites:

EE322

Textbook:

Haykin “Communications Systems”, John Wiley, 2001

Level:

8

 

EE335 – Electric Machines (I) : 3(3,1,0)

Transformers (construction, operation of single-phase transformers, equivalent circuit, voltage regulation and efficiency, auto-transformers, three-phase transformers), AC machinery fundamentals, three-phase induction machines (construction, operation, equivalent circuit, performance calculations, starting of induction motors, speed control), small AC motors (single-phase induction motors, reluctance and hysteresis motors, universal motors, servo motors, stepper motors.

Pre-requisites:

EE202 & EE203

Textbook:

Chapman;” Fundamentals of Electric Machinery”, McGraw Hill, 1998.

Level:

6

 

EE336 – Electric Machines (II): 3 (3,1,0)

Synchronous machines (components, internal voltage, equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, performance of turbo-alternator, generator operating alone, parallel operation of AC generators), DC machines (components, classification, performance, motor characteristics, starting of DC motors, speed control of DC motors) synchronous machine dynamics: the swing equation, steady state and transient stability.

Pre-requisites:

EE335

Textbook:

Chapman;” Fundamentals of Electric Machinery”, McGraw Hill, 1998.

Level:

8

 

EE 337 – Electric Machines Lab. : 1 (0,0,2)

Equivalent circuit of transformers; Three-phase connections and harmonic problems; Equivalent circuit of three-phase and single-phase induction motors; Load testing of induction motors; Starting of single-phase induction motors; Equivalent circuit of synchronous machine: Performance of synchronous motors; Performance of dc machines.

Pre-requisites:

EE336

Textbook:

Chapman;” Fundamentals of Electric Machinery”, McGraw Hill, 1998.

Level:

8

 

EE 340 – Fundamental of Power System: 3 (3,1,0)

Power system components and representation; Transmission line and cable parameters; Analysis of transmission and distribution lines; Electric insulators; Grounding  systems; High voltage surges.

Pre-requisites:

EE202

Textbook:

Husain, “Electrical power Systems”, CBS Publisher & Distributors, 1994.

Level:

7

 

EE 341 - Power Systems Analysis : 3 (3,1,0)

Power system matrices; Symmetrical faults; Power unsymmetrical faults; Load flow analysis; Stability analysis; Economic Operation of Generators.

 

Pre-requisites:

EE340

Textbook:

Grainger and Stevenson, ”Power System Analysis”, McGraw Hill, 1994.

Level:

8

 

EE 342 - Electrical Power Laboratory: 1 (0,0,2)

Breakdown and dielectric strength of different insulating materials; Flashover tests on insulators; Over-voltage protection and insulation coordination; Corona and its effects, Ground resistance measurements; Characteristics of isolated and interconnected systems; Transmission line characteristics; Characteristics and coordination of protective relays; Load-flow simulation;

Pre-requisites:

EE341

Textbook:

Grainger and Stevenson, ”Power System Analysis”, McGraw Hill, 1994

Level:

8

 

EE 355 – Principles of Control Systems: 3 (3,1,0)

Review of mathematical background (complex variables, Laplace, Diff. Equations); System representation (block diagram, transfer functions, signal flow graph) Modeling of electric and mechanical systems; State variable analysis; Stability; Time domain analysis; Root locus; Frequency domain analysis; Introduction to PID control.

Pre-requisites:

EE301

Textbook:

Dorf and R. Bishop “Modern Control Systems”, Addison-Wesley, 1998.

Level:

7

 

EE 398 - Communication and Presentation Skills for EE Students: 2(1,0,2)

Essays and reports, writing process, organizing documents, techniques for persuasive arguments and supporting ideas, collection of relevant data and technical materials, information sources (e.g. library and internet), preparation and effective delivery of presentation using good oral, visual, posture and movement skills. Include attendance and evaluation by student of different seminars.  Each student will participate in the preparation and delivery of one presentation.

Pre-requisites:

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Textbook:

1- Jay and Jay, “Effective Presentation”, Transatlantic Publications 1996.

2- Jay ,”How to write Proposals and Reports that get Results”, Transatlantic Publications, 2000.

Level:

7

 

EE 414-MICROWAVE ELECTRONECS 3(3,1,0)

Physical basis of modem microwave devices and circuits.  Microwave transistors and tunnel diodes, transferred electron devices, transit time devices and infrared devices.  Microwave generation and amplification, microwave FET circuits. Noise and power amplification.

Pre-requisites:

EE 312

Textbook:

William C.Y.Lee, Mobile Cellcar Telecommunications.

Level:

9

 

EE417 : Integrated VLSI Circuit Design 3(3,1,0)

Large-scalc Mos design: MOS transistors, Static and dyanamic MOS gates, stick diagrams, programmable logic array design, MOS citrcuit fabrication, design rules, resistance and capacitance extraction, power and delay estimates, scaling MOS combinational and sequential logic design, register and clocking schemes, data-path, and control unit design, Elenents of computer-seded circuit analysis and layout technipues.

Pre-requisites:

EE 317, EE202

Textbook:

N.Weste and K. Pshraghian, "Principles of CMOS Design", second edition, Addison Wesley.

Level:

9

 

EE 418- Integrated Circuit Laboratory 1(0,0,2)

Layout of digital circuits with help of chip layout tools; Design, simulation, placement, routing, and implementation of ASICs with conventional and high level design techniques; Laboratory project.

Pre-requisites:

EE417

Textbook:

XSE-1 Practcal Xilinx Designer Lab Book and Foundation

Design software with VHDL and verilog, by David Van Der Bout, Pub. Prentic Hall International, 1999

Level:

9

 

EE 422 – Communications Systems: 3  (3,1,0)

Overview of communications systems, copper wire transmission systems, Digital subscriber loops (X-DSL) , Introduction to radio transmission systems; microwave and millimeter ware radio relay systems; wireless local loops (WLL) ; satellite systems for fixed and mobile communications (GEO, MEO, LEO) ; VSATs systems, Noise, Noise – Figure and SNR analysis in communication systems ; link budget analysis , Principles of cellular mobile systems.

Pre-requisites:

EE203 & EE320

Textbook:

Selected materials from published literature will be used.

Level:

9

 

EE 423 -Wave Propagation and Antennas     3(3,1,0)

Introduction to antennas and propagation; Basic propagation mnodels and antenna parameters; Ground wave propagation; Sky wave propagation; Space wave propagation; Statistical models and diversity principles; Propagation models in mobile radio systems; Antenna engineering in LF, mf, VHF and UHF systems; antenna a linear and planar arrays

Pre-requisites:

EE203, EE320

Textbook:

Antennas and Radio Wave Propagation, by Robert E. Collin Pub McGraw-Hill, USA.

Level:

8

 

EE424 – Optical Communication Networks      (3( (3,1,0)

Photonics Semiconductor Materials. Optical sources: light- emitting diode, laser diode. Photo detectors: PIN diode, APD. Optical waveguide basics. Optical fiber principles. Optical amplifiers. Introduction to Wave-division-multiplexing (WDM) and its components. Optical networking

Pre-requisites:

EE203 & EE317

Textbooks:

Kasap, “Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and Practices” , Prentice Hall, 2001

Level:

10

 

EE 426 -WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS 3(3,1,0)

Practical and theoretical aspects of wireless communication system design are studied; particular emphasis is on mobile communications.  frequency reuse, hand-off,cell splitting, indoor/outdoor propagation, co-channel interference, frequency management chanel assignment techniques cell-site antennas, handset antenna/human body interaction, switching and traffic, AMPS, GSM, TDMA, and CDMA are studied.

Pre-requisites:

EE320, EE203

Textbooks:

Antennas and Radio Wave Propagation, by Rober E. Collin, Pub. McGraw-Hill, USA

Level:

10

 

EE 429-Selected Topics in Communications