Faculty of Engineering & Technology Undergraduate Programs Bylaws

4B. ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (ECE)

PROGRAM

4B.1. ECE Academic Standards

The Faculty of Engineering & Technology at FUE adopts the general Engineering National
Academic Reference Standards NARS-2018 for the B.Sc. degree of Engineering, published by
the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE), along
with the relevant NARS for the Electrical Engineering program, and the Academic Reference
Standard (ARS) for the “Electronics and Communication Engineering” program, developed by
the Faculty.
NATIONAL ACADEMIC REFERENCE STANDARDS (NARS)
AND ACADEMIC REFERENCE STANDARDS (ARS)

Level-A Level-C
Level-B
General Sub-Specialty
Specialty
Engineering Programs

NARS NARS ARS

Generic
Electronics and
Standards for Electrical
Communication
Engineering Engineering
Engineering
students

Different Levels of Competencies, as per NAQAAE.

Also, the development of the program considers the conditions and constraints specified by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET): criteria for accrediting
Engineering Programs”, 2024-2025 Accreditation Cycle, November 2023.

4B.2. ECE Program Aims

The graduate of the electronics and communication engineering program must:

PA1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex electronics and communication engineering
problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
PA2. Apply electronics and communication 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.

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PA3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

PA4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make
informed judgments, which must consider the impact of electronics and communication
engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
PA5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a
collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
PA6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use
engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
PA7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
PA8. Use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for electronics and
communication engineering practice.
PA9. Demonstrate leadership qualities, business administration and entrepreneurial skills.
PA10. Recognize his/her role in promoting the engineering field and contribute in the
development of the profession and the community.

4B.3. ECE Program Outcomes (Levels A, B, and C)

The electronics and communication Engineering graduate must be able to:

General Outcomes for ECE Program (Level A - Engineering)

PO1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying engineering
fundamentals, basic science and mathematics.
PO2. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation and/or simulation, analyze and interpret
data, assess and evaluate findings, and use statistical analyses and objective engineering
judgment to draw conclusions.
PO3. Apply engineering design processes to produce cost-effective solutions that meet specified
needs with consideration for global, cultural, social, economic, environmental, ethical and
other aspects as appropriate to the discipline and within the principles and contexts of
sustainable design and development.
PO4. Utilize contemporary technologies, codes of practice and standards, quality guidelines,
health and safety requirements, environmental issues and risk management principles.
PO5. Practice research techniques and methods of investigation as an inherent part of learning.
PO6. Plan, supervise and monitor implementation of engineering projects, taking into
consideration other trades requirements.
PO7. Function efficiently as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary and
multicultural teams.

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PO8. Communicate effectively – graphically, verbally and in writing – with a range of audiences
using contemporary tools.
PO9. Use creative, innovative and flexible thinking and acquire entrepreneurial and leadership
skills to anticipate and respond to new situations.
PO10. Acquire and apply new knowledge; and practice self, lifelong and other learning strategies.

Specialization Outcomes for ECE Program (Level B - Electrical engineering)

PO11. Select, model and analyze electrical power systems applicable to the specific discipline by
applying the concepts of: generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power
systems.
PO12. Design, model and analyze an electrical/electronic/digital system or component for a
specific application; and identify the tools required to optimize this design.
PO13 Design and implement: elements, modules, sub-systems or systems in electrical/ electronic/
digital engineering using technological and professional tools.
PO14. Estimate and measure the performance of an electrical/electronic/digital system and circuit
under specific input excitation, and evaluate its suitability for a specific application.
PO15. Adopt suitable national and international standards and codes to: design, build, operate,
inspect and maintain electrical/electronic/digital equipment, systems and services.

Sub-Specialization Outcomes for ECE Program (Level C – Electronics & Communication Eng.)
PO16. Use software packages pertaining to electronics and/or communication subsystems or
systems and select the appropriate software for the purpose of simulation, analysis, design,
and/or control of a specific application.
PO17. Plan and manage engineering activities during the diverse implementation phases of the
electronics/communication sub-systems and systems, and present relevant technical
reports.
PO18. Investigate the defects and failures of components, modules, systems, and processes
relevant to electronics and/or communication systems based on appropriate fault diagnosis
methodology.
PO19. Integrate components, modules, and sub-systems to build up an assigned electronics and/or
communication system with specific requirements considering compatibility constraints.
PO20. Design appropriate schemes for performing the necessary measurements of the main
parameters of electronics and/or communication subsystems and systems, as well as
interpret the measurements.

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4B.4. ECE Program Graduation Requirements

ECE Program Requirements CH %

University Requirements (sub-section 2A.3.) 12 8%
Faculty Requirements (sub-section 2A.4.) 30 21%
EE Specialty Requirements (section 4B.5.) 54 38%
ECE Sub-Specialty Requirements (sub-section 4B.6.) 48 33%
Total 144 100%

4B.5. Electrical Engineering Specialty Requirements (54 CH)

No. Code Course Title CH

1 EED206 Electrical Circuits 1 3
2 EED207 Electrical Circuits 2 3
3 EED210 Electronics 3
4 EED220 Logic Design 3
5 EED221 Computer Organization 3
6 EED230 Signals & Systems 3
7 EED301 Measurements & Instrumentation 3
8 EED302 Control Systems 3
9 EED310 Electronic Circuits 3
10 EED321 Microcontroller-based Systems 3
11 EED331 Electromagnetic Fields 3
12 EED340 Electrical Power Engineering 3
13 EED498 Graduation Project 1 1
14 EED499 Graduation Project 2 4
15 EMP213 Differential Equations 3
16 EMP214 Transformations & Complex Analysis 3
17 EMP216 Probability & Statistics 3
18 EMP224 Solid State Physics 4
Subtotal 54

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4B.6. Electronics and Communication Eng. Sub-Specialty Requirements (48 CH)

4B.6.1. ECE Compulsory Courses List (33 CH)

No. Code Course Title CH

1 EED312 Integrated Circuits Devices 3
2 EED313 Digital Integrated-Circuits 3
3 EED330 Analog Communication Systems 3
4 EED332 Digital Signal Processing 3
5 EED333 Electromagnetic Waves 3
6 EED335 Digital Communication Systems 3
7 EED411 Electronic-Circuits for Communication 3
8 EED412 Analog Integrated Circuits 3
9 EED420 Real-time Embedded Systems 3
10 EED434 Microwave Engineering 3
11 EED435 Antenna and Propagation 3
Subtotal 33

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4B.6.2. ECE Elective Courses Lists (15 CH)

Group A (9 CH)
Three courses (Technical Electives A1, A2, and A3) are to be selected from this list.
Prerequisite
No. Code CH
Course Title Courses
3 EED335,
1 EED439 Introduction to Information Theory
EMP216
Data Communication and Computer
2 EED480 3 EED335
Networks
3 EED484 Wireless Communication 3 EED335
4 EED485 Satellite Communication 3 EED330
5 EED486 Optical Fiber Communication Systems 3 EED330
Modelling and Analysis of
6 EED487 3 EED335
Telecommunication
7 EED496 Selected Topics in Electronics Engineering 3 As advised

Group B (6 CH)
Three courses (Technical Electives B1, B2, and B3) are to be selected from this list.
Prerequisite
No. Code CH
Course Title Courses
1 EED413 Microwave Devices 2 EED333
2 EED414 RF Circuits and Systems 2 EED310
3 EED415 VLSI Testing and Design for Testability 2 EED313
4 EED416 VLSI Design Automation 2 EED313
5 EED417 Optical Electronics 2 EMP224
6 EED423 Introduction to Robotics 2 EED221
Selected Topics in Communication
7 EED497 2 As advised
Engineering

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4B.7. ECE Program Study Plan

Level 1 (Freshman)
Common to All Engineering Students (Refer to Section 2.5)

Level 2 (Sophomore)
Third Semester
(Common to All Electrical Engineering Students)
Course Credits Weekly Contact Hours Prerequisite
#
Code Title CH ECTS SWL Lec. Tut. Lab. Total Course
1 EED206 Electrical Circuits 1 3 6 150 2 2 1 5 EMP124
2 EED220 Logic Design 3 5 125 2 2 1 5
3 EMP210 Linear Algebra & Geometry 3 5 125 2 2 0 4
4 EMP213 Differential Equations 3 5 125 2 2 0 4 EMP114
5 EMP224 Solid State Physics 4 6 150 3 2 1 6 EMP124
Engineering Ethics and
6 GENx12 2 3 75 2 0 0 2
Legislations
Total 18 30 750 13 10 3 26

Fourth Semester
(Common to All Electrical Engineering Students)
Course Credits Weekly Contact Hours Prerequisite
#
Code Title CH ECTS SWL Lec. Tut. Lab. Total Course
1 EED207 Electrical Circuits 2 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EED206
2 EED210 Electronics 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EMP224
3 EED221 Computer Organization 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EED220
4 EED230 Signals & Systems 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EMP213
Transformations &
5 EMP214 3 5 125 2 2 0 4 EMP213
Complex Analysis
6 EMP216 Probability & Statistics 3 5 125 2 2 0 4
Total 18 30 750 12 12 4 28

Summer Training
Course Prerequisite
No Contact Hours CH
Code Title Courses
75 Training Hours Completion of
1 GEN211 Practical Training 1 0
(3 Weeks × 25 hrs/Week) 54 CH

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Level 3 (Junior)

Fifth Semester
(Electronics and Communication Engineering Students)
Course Credits Weekly Contact Hours Prerequisite
#
Code Title CH ECTS SWL Lec. Tut. Lab. Total Course
1 EED302 Control Systems 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EMP214
2 EED310 Electronic Circuits 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EED210
Microcontroller-based
3 EED321 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EED221
Systems
Analog Communication
4 EED330 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EED230
Systems
5 EED331 Electromagnetic Fields 3 5 125 2 2 0 4 EMP214
Electrical Power
6 EED340 3 5 125 2 2 0 4 EED207
Engineering
Total 18 30 750 12 12 4 28

Sixth Semester
(Electronics and Communication Engineering Students)
Course Credits Weekly Contact Hours Prerequisite
#
Code Title CH ECTS SWL Lec. Tut. Lab. Total Course
Measurements & EED210
1 EED301 3 5 125 2 1 2 5
Instrumentation & EED220
2 EED312 Integrated Circuits Devices 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EMP224
EED210 &
3 EED313 Digital Integrated-Circuits 3 5 125 2 2 1 5
EED221
4 EED332 Digital Signal Processing 3 5 125 2 1 1 4 EED230
5 EED333 Electromagnetic Waves 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EED331
Digital Communication
6 EED335 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EED330
Systems
Total 18 30 750 12 10 7 29

Summer Training
Course Prerequisite
No Contact Hours CH
Code Title Courses
75 Training Hours Completion of
1 GEN311 Practical Training 2 1
(3 Weeks × 25 hrs/Week) 90 CH

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Level 4 (Senior)

Seventh Semester
(Electronics and Communication Engineering Students)
Course Credits Weekly Contact Hours Prerequisite
#
Code Title CH ECTS SWL Lec. Tut. Lab. Total Course
1 EED A1 Technical Elective A1 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 See 4B.6.2.
2 EED B1 Technical Elective B1 2 4 100 2 0 1 3 See 4B.6.2.
3 EED B2 Technical Elective B2 2 4 100 2 0 1 3 See 4B.6.2.
Electronic-Circuits for
4 EED411 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EED310
Communication
5 EED412 Analog Integrated Circuits 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EED310
6 EED434 Microwave Engineering 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EED333
Completion
7 EED498 Graduation Project 1 1 2 50 0 0 3 3
of 100 CH
Total 17 30 750 12 8 9 29

Eighth Semester
(Electronics and Communication Engineering Students)
Course Credits Weekly Contact Hours Prerequisite
#
Code Title CH ECTS SWL Lec. Tut. Lab. Total Course
1 EED A2 Technical Elective A2 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 See 4B.6.2
2 EED A3 Technical Elective A3 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 See 4B.6.2
3 EED B3 Technical Elective B3 2 4 100 2 0 1 3 See 4B.6.2.
Real-time Embedded
4 EED420 3 5 125 2 0 3 5 EED321
Systems
5 EED435 Antenna and Propagation 3 5 125 2 2 1 5 EED333
6 EED499 Graduation Project 2 4 6 150 3 0 3 6* EED498
Total 17 30 750 13 6 10 29
*
This number does not account for the contact hours during the 3 weeks following the final exams

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4B.8 ECE Program Courses’ Tree Diagram (144 CH)

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4B.9 ECE Program Courses Mapped to Program Outcomes (Competencies)

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