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Department of Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electrical Engineering at the Islamic University was established in 1432 AH (2011 AD) to meet the development requirements in the Kingdom in general, and in Madinah in particular, in the most vital, diverse and constantly evolving engineering specialty, which is considered the fastest growing branch of knowledge during the past century.


The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s  General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.



Electrical Engineering Department Chair: Dr. Abdulmajeed bin Muflih Alenezi


Head of the Department is responsible for managing the academic, administrative and financial affairs of the department, and is responsible for implementing the regulations and systems of the Higher Education Council. He submits a report on the department’s work to the dean at the end of each academic year. The head of the department is appointed from among the distinguished Saudi faculty members with academic and administrative competencies by a decision of the university president based on the nomination of the dean of the faculty or institute. The appointment is for a period of two years, that is extendable.


Duties of the Head of Department:


Administrative and financial affairs

 1- Chairing the department council, supervising the organization of its affairs, inviting attendees to its sessions, implementing its decisions, and sending minutes of its sessions to the dean of the faculty.

2- Achieving the university’s higher goals and policies.

3- Implementing the FacultyCouncil’s decisions regarding the department.

4- Supervising the preparation of the department’s strategic plan and following up on its implementation.

5- Supervising the management of the department’s educational, research, administrative, financial and cultural affairs.

6- Supervising the development of the department administratively, academically and research-wise. 

7- Coordinating and developing the department’s relations inside and outside the university.

8- Supervising the provision of all educational, research, administrative and financial requirements of the department.

9- Supervising the improvement of quality and development of its outputs. 

10- Implementation and follow up on the decisions of the department council. 

11- Carrying out the powers delegated to him by the Dean of the Faculty. 

12- Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty any violations committed by a faculty member or someone in a similar position, such as failure to fulfill the required duties or any other violations. 

13- Submitting a report on the progress of postgraduate studies in the department to the Dean of the Faculty and the Dean of Postgraduate Studies at the end of each academic year. 


Academic Affairs

 1- Submitting a comprehensive report on the scholarship recipient’s academic trip if it is within the Kingdom and under the supervision of the department, and submitting it to the Faculty Council.

2- Supervising the educational process, implementing its plans, and developing its academic programs in the department.

3- Implementing quality, evaluation and academic accreditation systems and regulations.

4- Supervising various student activities in the department.

5- Monitoring exam performance and maintaining order within the department.

6- Supervising the academic development process of the department’s programs. 

7- Preparing a comprehensive annual report on the progress of study and academic, administrative and research performance in the department and submitting it to the Dean of the Faculty.

8- Supervising the recruitment of faculty members in the department.

9- Submitting the report of the Scientific Theses Discussion Committee to the Dean of Graduate Studies within a period not exceeding three weeks from the date of the discussion


Council Tasks:

 1- Recommending the appointment, endorsement, delegation, and promotions of faculty members, teaching assistants, and lecturers.

2- Recommending the approval or amendment of study plans.

3- Recommending the approval of the department’s curricula, prescribed books and references.

4- Encouraging department members to prepare scientific research, coordinate it, and work on publishing it.

5- Proposing the names of part-time personnel with prominent academic standing to teach or supervise scientific research and theses. 

6- Proposing and recommending visiting specialists, whether Saudi or otherwise, for a specific period to teach in the department.

7- Submitting a report to the Faculty Council on the status of the scholarship students in their studies after half of the period has passed.

8- Submitting a detailed annual report on the status of scholarships in the department to the Faculty Council after its approval.

9- Proposing mechanisms/protocols for admission and transfer to and from the department.

10- Proposing the necessary plans for postgraduate studies and admission regulations to the department.

11- Reviewing the report submitted on the achievements of the faculty member during the academic sabbatical.  

12- Reviewing anything referred/assigned by the Faculty Council, its President, or its representatives for study and expressing an opinion. 

13- Forming permanent or temporary committees from among faculty members


Council Members

Dr. Abdulmajeed Al Enezi (Program Chair)

Dr. Abdulrahman Al Kassim (Vice Rector)

Dr. Saleh Al Ahmadi (Assistant Professor)

Dr. Rayan Al Sisi (Vice Dean for Development and Quality)

Prof. Adel Abdennour (Professor)

Prof. Muhammed Khlifi (Professor)

Prof. Khawaja Bilal Mahmood (Professor)

Prof. Mazhar Ali (Professor)

Dr. Hafiz Abdul Wajid (Associate Professor)

Dr. Mohammed Uzair (Associate Professor)

Dr. Hosam Al Harbi (Assistant Professor)

Dr. Arshad Karimbu Vallappil (Assistant Professor)

Eng. Nathirulla Sheriff (Lecturer)

Eng. Wajid Hussain (Lecturer)

Eng. Meshari AlHarbi (Lecturer)

Eng. Osama Al Khalifa (Lecturer)

Eng. Ibrahim Al Enezi  (Teaching Assistant)


Selected photos from the Electrical Engineering Department Labs


 

Electronics and Communication Systems Lab


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Circuit Theory Lab


 

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Digital Logic Design Lab 

 


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Power Systems Lab


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Control Systems Lab 


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Power Electronics & Drives Lab

Electrical Engineering (EE) Program's Educational Objectives (PEOs):

The Electrical Engineering (EE) undergraduate program is designed to fulfill the Program's Educational Objectives (PEOs). The EE leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, producing graduates who:

• PEO 1: Successfully integrate the fundamentals of electrical engineering, skills, tools and design practices to develop innovative solutions to complex technological problems within a context of economical, societal, ethical and environmental constraints.

• PEO 2: Advance their careers as measured by leadership, communication skills, ability to work with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, promotions, salaries, career satisfaction, awards, recognitions, entrepreneurial activities, development of products or processes, patents, and/or publications.

• PEO 3: Participate in life-long learning to acquire new expertise, as measured by post-graduate education, continuing education and/or licensure, registration with professional societies.

• PEO 4: Contribute to local, national and international societies by providing professional, community and research services with integrity and sensitivity to global societal issues within the context of Islamic values.


Student Outcome For EE Program:

Student Outcome 1 (SO_1): Problem Solving

SO_1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

Student Outcome 2 (SO_2): Engineering Design

SO_2: An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

Student Outcome 3 (SO_3): Communication

SO_3: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

Student Outcome 4 (SO_4): Ethical Responsibility 

SO_4: An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

Student Outcome 5 (SO_5): Teamwork

SO_5: An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

Student Outcome 6 (SO_6): Analysis and Experimentation

SO_6: An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

Student Outcome 7 (SO_7): New Knowledge

SO_7: An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Electrical Engineering Program 45x Degree Plan

 

EE B.Sc Degree Plan for students who enrolled in 2022-23 (Plan 45x)

 

5 Years Bachelor's Degree 45x Plan: FIRST YEAR

 

1st Semester Courses

Course Title

Code/No.

Units

C.H.

Pre-Requisites

Th.

Pr.



1

University Skills

USK 3111

2

-

1

-

2

Computing and Information Technology

CIT 3110

1

2

2

-

3

Algebra & Geometry

MATH 3140

3

-

3

-

4

English Language 1

ELAN 3111

-

15

3

-

5

Calculus 1

MATH 3111

3

-

3

-

6

General Chemistry 1

CHEM 3111

3

2

4

-

Total

12

19

16


 

 

 

2nd Semester Courses

Course Title

Code/No.

Units

C.H.

Pre-Requisites

Th.

Pr.



1

English Language 2

ELAN 3112

-

15

3

ELAN 3111

2

General Physics 1

PHYS 3111

3

2

4

-

3

General Statistics

STAT 3111

3

-

3

-

4

Entrepreneurship

MNGT 3111

2

-

1

-

5

Calculus 2

MATH 3112

3

-

3

MATH 3111

6

Nobel Quran 1

QRA 3009

1

-

1


Total

12

17

15


 


 

5 Years Bachelor's Degree 45x Plan: SECOND YEAR

 

3rd Semester Courses

Course Title

Code/No.

Units

C.H.

Pre-Requisites

Th.

Pr.

1

Advanced English Language

ELAN 3224

3

-

3

ELAN 3112

2

Linear Algebra

MATH 3241

3

-

3

MATH 3112

3

Calculus 3

MATH 3213

3

-

3

MATH 3112

4

Introduction to Programming

CCS 3074

2

2

3

CIT 3110, MATH 3140

5

Engineering Graphics

ENGR 3111

2

2

3

-

6

Noble Quran 2

QRA 3010

1

-

1

QRA 3009

7

Sunnah and Sirah

SNH 3020

2

-

2

-

Total

16

4

18


 

 

 

4th Semester Courses

Course Title

Code/No.

Units

C.H.

Pre-Requisites

Th.

Pr.

1

Technical English and Report Writing

ELAN 3225

3

-

3

ELAN 3224

2

Differential Equations

MATH 3201

3

-

3

MATH 3213

3

Numerical Analysis 1

MATH 3321

3

-

3

MATH 3213

4

General Physics 2

PHYS 3212

3

2

4

PHYS 3111

5

Creativity in Engineering Design

ENGR 3020

2

2

3

ELAN 3224, CCS 3074

6

Islamic Values

ICUL 3001

2

-

2

-

Total

16

4

18


 


 

5 Years Bachelor's Degree 45X Plan: THIRD YEAR

 

 

5th Semester Courses

Course Title

Code/No.

Units

C.H.

Pre-Requisites

Th.

Pr.

1

Applied Mathematics Methods

MATH 3031

3

-

3

MATH 3201

2

Digital Logic Design

EE 3361

3

2

4

PHYS 3212

3

Circuit Theory1

EE 3301

3

2

4

PHYS 3212, MATH 3112

4

Engineering Mechanics

ENGR 3240

2

-

2

PHYS 3212

5

Noble Quran 3

QRA 3011

1

-

1

QRA 3010

6

Language Skills

LIT 3004

2

-

2

-

Total

14

4

16


 

 

6th Semester Courses

Course Title

Code/No.

Units

C.H.

Pre-Requisites

Th.

Pr.

1

Electronics I

EE 3411

3

2

4

EE 3301

2

Electromagnetic Field Theory

EE 3481

3

-

3

MATH 3213, PHYS 3212

3

Circuit Theory II

EE 3402

3

2

4

EE 3301, MATH 3201

4

Scientific Computing Languages

ENGR 3033

2

2

3

CCS 3074, MATH 3112

5

History of the Kingdom

TRKH 3008

2

-

2

-

6

Fiqh

JUR 3010

2

-

2

-

Total

15

6

18


 


 

5 Years Bachelor's Degree 45X Plan: FOURTH YEAR

 

7th Semester Courses

Course Title

Code/No.

Units

C.H.

Pre-Requisites

Th.

Pr.

1

Electrical Machinery I

EE 3541

3

2

4

EE 3402, EE 3481

2

Electronics II

EE 3512

3

2

4

EE 3402, EE 3411

3

Signals and Systems

EE 3521

3

-

3

EE 3301

4

Probability and Statistics for Engineers

ENGR 3031

3

-

3

MATH 3112

5

Noble Quran 4

QRA 3012

1

-

1

QRA 3009, QRA 3010, QRA 3011

6

Aqidh

CRED 3006

3

-

3

-

Total

16

4

18


 

 

8th Semester Courses

Course Title

Code/No.

Units

C.H.

Pre-Requisites

Th.

Pr.

1

Electrical Power Systems 1

EE 3651

3

2

4

EE 3541

2

Communications Theory

EE 3622

3

2

4

EE 3521, EE 3411

3

Microprocessors

EE 3562

3

2

4

EE 3361

4

Engineering Economics and Project Management

ENGR 3030

3

-

3

-

5

Engineering Ethics

ENGR 3050

2

-

2

ICUL 3001

Total

14

6

17


 

 

 

Summer Semester Courses

Course Title

Code/No.

Units

C.H.

Pre-Requisites

Th.

Pr.

1

Co-op Training

EE 3691

-

320

3

EE 3402, EE 3411, ELAN 3225, ENGR 3020

Total


320

3









 


 

5 Years Bachelor's Degree 44X Plan: FIFTH YEAR

 

9th Semester Courses

 

Course Title

Code/No.

Units

C.H.

Pre-Requisites

Th.

Pr.

1

Renewable Energy Systems

EE 3758

3

-

3

EE 3541, EE 3512

2

EE Elective 1

EE 3xxx

3

-

3

As per Table of EE Electives

3

Senior Design Project I

EE 3791

-

4

2

EE 3402, EE 3411, ELAN 3225, ENGR 3020

4

EE Elective 2

EE 3xxx

3

-

3

As per Table of EE Electives

5

Controls Theory

EE 3631

3

2

4

EE 3521, MATH 3031

Total

12

6

15


 

 

10th Semester Courses

 

Course Title

Code/No.

Units

C.H.

Pre-Requisites

Th.

Pr.

1

Energy Efficiency

EE 3852

3

-

3

EE 3541

2

Senior Design Project II

EE 3892

-

4

2

EE 3791

3

EE Elective 3

EE 3xxx

3

-

3

As per Table of EE Electives

4

EE Elective 4

EE 3xxx

3

2

4

As per Table of EE Electives

5

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

ENGR 3021

2

-

2

ENGR 3030

Total

11

6

14


 

 

Total Credit Hours for Graduation: 31 + 137 = 168


 

Electrical Engineering (EE) Electives

COURSE TITLE

CODE/NO.

UNITS

C.H.

PRE-REQUISITES

Th.

Pr.

1

Introduction to Optical Fiber Communications

EE 3721

3

2

4

EE 3481, EE 3622

2

Digital Communications

EE 3722

3

2

4

EE 3622

3

Wireless and Mobile Communications

EE 3723

3

-

3

EE 3481, EE 3622

4

Communication Electronics

EE 3724

3

-

3

EE 3512, EE 3622

5

Data Communications

EE 3726

3

-

3

EE 3622

6

Digital Control Theory

EE 3731

3

-

3

EE 3631, ENGR 3031

7

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

EE 3732

3

-

3

ENGR 3033, MATH 3241

8

Power Converters

EE 3743

3

2

4

EE 3512, EE 3541

9

Electrical Machinery II

EE 3742

3

2

4

EE 3541

10

Electrical Machines and Drives

EE 3744

3

-

3

EE 3512, EE 3541

11

Power Electronics

EE 3717

3

2

4

EE 3512

12

Power Systems Operation and Control

EE 3753

3

-

3

EE 3651

13

Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution

EE 3754

3

2

4

EE 3651

14

Power Systems Protection and Switchgear

EE 3757

3

2

4

EE 3651

15

Electrical Power

Systems II

EE 3752

3

2

4

EE 3651

16

Digital Signal Processing

EE 3771

3

2

4

EE 3521

17

Biomedical Instrumentation

EE 3772

3

2

4

EE 3521

18

Microwave and RF Engineering

EE 3782

3

-

3

EE 3481, EE 3622

19

Antenna Theory

EE 3783

3

-

3

EE 3481, EE 3622

20

Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility

EE 3781

3

-

3

EE3481

21

Topics in Electrical Engineering I

EE 3701

3

-

3

EE 3521, ENGR 3031

22

Topics in Electrical Engineering II

EE 3702

3

-

3

EE 3521, ENGR 3031

23

Special Topics in Electrical Engineering

EE 3703

3

2

4

EE 3521, ENGR 3031

 

 

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (EE) DEPARTMENT

Bachelor's Degree Plan 38x

 

1st Semester Courses


CODE/NO.

UNITS


PRE- REQUISITES

COURSE TITLE

C.H.


Th.

Pr.


1

Advanced English Language

ELAN 3001

3

-

3

-

2

Engineering Graphics

ENGR 3110

-

4

2

-

3

General Chemistry

CHEM 3101

3

3

4

-

4

Calculus I

MATH 3101

4

-

4

-

5

General Physics I

PHYS 3101

3

3

4

-

6

Noble Quran I

QRA 3081

1

-

1

-

Total

14

10

18


 

2nd Semester Courses


CODE/NO.

UNITS


PRE-REQUISITES

COURSE TITLE

C.H.


Th.

Pr.


1

Noble Quran II

QRA 3082

1

-

1

-

2

Sunnah and Sirah

SNH 3009

2

-

2

-

3

C & C++ Programming Language

CCS 3235

-

4

2

-

4

Creativity in Engineering Design

ENGR 3020

2

2

3

ELAN 3001

5

Calculus II

MATH 3202

4

-

4

MATH 3101

6

General Physics II

PHYS 3002

3

3

4

PHYS 3101

7

History of the Kingdom

TRK 3031

2

-

2

-

Total

14

9

18


 

 

3rd Semester Courses


CODE/NO.

UNITS


PRE-REQUISITES

COURSE TITLE

C.H.


Th.

Pr.


1

Engineering Mechanics

ENGR 3240

2

-

2

PHYS 3101

2

Calculus III

MATH 3303

3

-

3

MATH 3202

3

Differential Equations

MATH 3304

3

-

3

MATH 3202

4

Circuit Theory I

EE 3301

3

2

4

PHYS 3002, MATH 3202

5

Digital Logic Design

EE 3361

3

2

4

-

6

Islamic Values

DAO 3031

2

-

2

-

Total

16

4

18


 

4th Semester Courses

COURSE TITLE

CODE/NO.

UNITS

C.H.

PRE-REQUISITES

Th.

Pr.

1

Technical English and Report Writing

ELAN 3002

3

-

3

ELAN 3001

2

Methods of Applied Mathematics

MATH 3431

3

-

3

MATH 3303

3

Circuit Theory II

EE 3402

3

2

4

EE 3301, MATH 3304

4

Electronics I

EE 3411

3

2

4

EE 3301

5

Electromagnetic Field Theory

EE 3481

3

-

3

MATH 3303, PHYS 3002

Total

15

4

17


 

5th Semester Courses

COURSE TITLE

CODE/NO.

UNITS

C.H.

PRE-REQUISITES

Th.

Pr.

1

Scientific Computing Languages

ENGR 3032

-

4

2

CCS 3235, MATH 3101

2

Signals and Systems

EE 3521

3

-

3

EE 3301

3

Electronics II

EE 3512

3

2

4

EE 3402, EE 3411

4

Electrical Machinery I

EE 3541

3

2

4

EE 3402, EE 3481

5

Microprocessors

EE 3562

3

2

4

EE 3361

Total

12

10

17


 

6th Semester Courses

COURSE TITLE

CODE/NO.

UNITS

C.H.

PRE- REQUISITES

Th.

Pr.

1

Fiqh

FKH 3006

2

-

2

-

2

Probability and Statistics for Engineers

ENGR 3031

3

-

3

MATH 3202

3

Communications Theory

EE 3622

3

2

4

EE 3521, EE 3411

4

Controls Theory

EE 3631

3

2

4

EE 3521, MATH 3431

5

Electrical Power Systems I

EE 3651

3

2

4

EE 3541

Total

14

6

17


 

 

3rd Year Summer Session - Practical Training

COURSE TITLE

CODE/NO.

UNITS

C.H.

PRE-REQUISITES

Th.

Pr.

1

Summer Training

EE 3690

-

400

-

EE 3402, EE 3411, ELAN 3002, ENGR 3020

Total


400










7th Semester Courses

COURSE TITLE

CODE/NO.

UNITS

C.H.

PRE- REQUISITES

Th.

Pr.

1

Numerical Methods

MATH 3522

3

-

3

MATH 3303

2

Engineering Economics and Project Management

ENGR 3030

3

-

3

-

3

EE Elective I

EE 37xx

3

-

3

As per Table of EE Electives

4

EE Elective II

EE 37xx

3

2

4

As per Table of EE Electives

5

Senior Design Project I

EE 3791

-

4

2

-

Total

12

6

15


 

 

8th Semester Courses

COURSE TITLE

CODE/NO.

UNITS

C.H.

PRE-REQUISITES

Th.

Pr.

1

Aqidah\Tawheed

AQD 3018

2

-

2

-

2

Arabic Language

LGH 3051

2

-

2

-

3

Engineering Ethics

ENGR 3050

2

-

2

-

4

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

ENGR 3021

2

-

2

-

5

EE Elective III

EE 38xx

3

-

3

As per Table of EE Electives

6

Senior Design Project II

EE 3892

-

4

2

EE 3791

Total

11

4

13


 

Total Credit Hours for Graduation: 133

 




Give official fall term enrollment figures (head count) for the current and preceding four academic years and undergraduate and graduate degrees conferred during each of those years.  The "current" year means the academic year preceding the on-site visit.  


FT--full time PYP--Preparatory year (Not included in 4-year plan)

PT--part time ENGR--Common for all engineering Programs  

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