Bachelor of Dual Studies Electrical Engineering

The educational objectives of the Dual Studies Electrical Engineering (DSEE) program are centered on the graduation of qualified engineers with solid foundations in the areas of electrical engineering, who are characterized by the following characteristics :

• The ability and creativity in solving problems, and dealing and coping with the pace of modern technologies in the different areas of electrical engineering.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the design, analysis, improvement and implementation of modern electrical systems.
• Compete effectively in a world of rapid technological changes, and to become leaders, businesspersons and managers innovators or teachers in a broad context of electrical engineering.
• Work effectively in a professional environment, and show the necessary communication skills, leadership, and commitment to professional ethics.
• Pursue post-graduate studies and research in the disciplines of advanced topics and electrical engineering, as well as to become consultants in their respective fields.
• Work professionally bolstered by a technical background and solid scientific and adequate skills in the field of electrical engineering, and the ability not only to design electrical power systems, but also to deal with all types of electrical systems and problems.
• Adapt to different roles and responsibilities in a multicultural work environment through respect for diversity and professional within the organization and society at the national and international levels.

In the practical phases, students link their acquired knowledge from the theory phase with the practical activity in their company.

According to a planning drawn up by the company, a “practice plan” is set up.

It has to be regarded that not for each theory module will be an equivalent activity in the company, i.e., courses and work in a company has not to fit 1:1.

This is obvious for example in mathematics but also in other subjects.

Students will be educated and trained in the electric power engineering. The dual study Electrical Engineering program will enable students to know: How do electric utilities provide power; What equipment is necessary to generate, transmit and distribute electric power; How does the electric power industry improve reliability, security and safety of the electric power grid. The ILO’s of the Electrical Engineering dual study program adhere to international accreditations (based on ABET). Thus, upon completion of this program, students will have :

1. 1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
   2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, to analyze and interpret data.
   3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
   4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
   5. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
   6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
   7. An ability to communicate effectively.
   8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
   9. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
   10. Knowledge of contemporary issues.
   11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
   12. An ability to transfer theoretical knowledge into practical applications.
   13. A knowledge of the professional environment.
   14. Well-developed social competences.

The following non-academic qualifications and learning outcomes are learned and deepened throughout the practical periods in companies :

1. Communication and cooperation skills, in addition to teamwork
2. Problem-solving ability and creativity
3. Reporting and documentation creation
4. Learning, working and presentation techniques

The practical period is designed not only for deepening the professional experience but in addition also for developing the important broad spectrum of non-professional soft qualifications and competences.

The conditions announced by the Admission Department before each new academic year.

Electronic engineering graduates work in several fields, including:

• Electronic circuit design companies.
• Installing, operating and maintaining production lines in factories.
• Factories of construction, food & materials industries such as metals, aluminum, plastics and paper industries.
• Electricity distribution companies and private sector companies.
• Design, installation and extension of networks.
• Integrated logic circuit construction companies and chip design.
• Electrical equipment inspection and maintenance centers.
• Land-line & cellular communications companies, in Palestine & neighboring countries.
• Radio and TV broadcasting stations.
• University laboratories, study and research centers, postgraduate studies.
• Importing and marketing control systems and software.
• Hospitals, in the field of installing and maintaining medical devices.
• Installation of elevator systems, monitoring and security systems.
• Starting a special project in the field of electronic engineering.

Study Year 1
Semester: Fall-Winter
Course		Credits		Pre & Co-requisite(s)	Student result(s)
No.	Title	Theory	Practice
1800001	Basics of Business Administration	2	—
1800002	Low-Intermediate English	2	—
1800012	Communications Skills	2	—
1810101	Mathematics for Engineers I	3	—
1810102	Physics	3	—
1810103	Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I	3	—
1810104	Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I Lab	—	1	Co-1810104
1810105	Engineering Workshop & Safety	1	1
1810190	Practice I	—	3

 

Study Year 1
Semester: Spring-Summer
Course		Credits		Pre & Co-requisite(s)	Student result(s)
No.	Title	Theory	Practice
1800003	Intermediate English	2	—	Pr-1800002
1810106	Mathematics for Engineers II	3	—	Pr-1810101
1810107	Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering II	3	—	Pr-1810103
1810108	Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering II Lab	—	1	Co-1810107
1810109	Electronics I	2	—
1810111	Informatics I	2	—
1810112	Informatics I Lab	—	1
1810113	Thermodynamics	2	—
1810114	Physics Lab	—	1	Pr-1810102
1810191	Practice II	—	3	Pr-1810190

 

Study Year 2
Semester: Fall-Winter
Course		Credits		Pre & Co-requisite(s)	Student result(s)
No.	Title	Theory	Practice
1800004	Upper-Intermediate English	2	—	Pr-1800003
1800070	University Requirement I	2	—
1810201	Mathematics for Engineers III	3	—	Pr-1810106
1810202	Digital Logic Systems	3	—
1810203	Digital Logic Systems Lab	—	1	Co-1810202
1810204	Informatics II	2	—	Pr-1810111
1810205	Informatics II Lab	—	1	Pr-1810112
1810210	Complex Analysis & Engineering Transforms	3	—	Pr-1810106
1810290	Practice III	—	3	Pr-1810191

 

Study Year 2
Semester: Spring-Summer
Course		Credits		Pre & Co-requisite(s)	Student result(s)
No.	Title	Theory	Practice
1800010	Advanced English	2	—	Pr-1800004
1810206	Electronics II	2	—
1810207	Electronics Lab	—	1	Co-1810206
1810211	Engineering Design & Drawing	2	—
1810212	Engineering Materials	3	—
1810230	Instrumentation & Measurement	3	—	Pr-1810103
1810231	Instrumentation & Measurement Lab	—	1	Co-1810230
1810301	Electrical Workshop I	1	1	Pr-1840206
1810302	Electromagnetic Theory	3	—
1810291	Practice IV	—	3	Pr-1810290

 

Study Year 3
Semester: Fall-Winter
Course		Credits		Pre & Co-requisite(s)	Student result(s)
No.	Title	Theory	Practice
1810011	Entrepreneurship	2	—
1810213	Probability & Engineering Statistics	2	—
1810303	Microprocessor	3	—
1810304	Microprocessor Lab	—	1	Co-1810303
1810307	Electronic Interfacing & PCB Prototyping Workshop	1	1
1810321	Electric Power Engineering I	2	—
1810323	Electrical Machines	3	—
1810330	Control Systems I	3	—	Pr-1810201 & Pr-1810107
1810390	Practice V	—	3	Pr-1810291

 

Study Year 3
Semester: Spring-Summer
Course		Credits		Pre & Co-requisite(s)	Student result(s)
No.	Title	Theory	Practice
1810305	Electrical Workshop II	1	1	Pr-1810301
1810306	Embedded Systems	3	—
1810310	Communication Systems	2	—
1810320	Electric Power Generation	2	—
1810322	Electrical Power Engineering II	3	—	Pr-1810321
1810324	Electrical Machines Lab	—	1	Pr-1810323
1810325	Power Electronics	3	—
1810420	Control & Automation Lab	—	1
1810391	Practice VI	—	3	Pr-1810390

 

Study Year 4
Semester: Fall-Winter
Course		Credits		Pre & Co-requisite(s)	Student result(s)
No.	Title	Theory	Practice
1800070	University Requirement II	2	—
1810309	Numerical Engineering Analysis	2	—
1810401	Electrical Installation & Standards Workshop	1	1
1810402	Introduction to Graduation Project	3	—	Consent of Department
1810421	Electric Drive Engineering	3	—
1810422	Power Electronics & Drive Technology Lab	—	1	Pr-1810325
1810423	Renewable Energy	3	—
1810490	Project I	—	3	Consent of Department

 

Study Year 4
Semester: Spring-Summer
Course		Credits		Pre & Co-requisite(s)	Student result(s)
No.	Title	Theory	Practice
1800070	University Requirement III	2	—
1810424	Power Systems & Transmission	3	—
1810425	Electric Power Lab	—	1
1810426	Special Topics in Electric Power Engineering	2	—
1810430	Power System Automation	3
1810434	High Voltage Technology	3	—
1810491	Project II	—	4	Pr-1810490

1810101

Mathematics for Engineers I

3 credits

This course contents the basics of mathematics for usage in specific courses for Electrical Engineering: System of linear equations and elementary row operations, linear transformations, and matrix representation. Vectors in plane and polar functions: vectors, polar coordinates, and graphs- introduction of complex numbers, operations, and functions. Derivate: the derivate as a function and as a rate of change, derivate of products, quotients, and negative powers, derivate of trigonometric functions, the chain rule, implicit differentiation, and related rates.

1810102

Physics

3 credits

This course introduces basics of physics, except those subjects that are taught in the two courses Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I and II. Units, vectors, motion in 1, 2 and 3 dimensions, work and energy, linear and angular momentum, kinematics, kinetics, geometrical optics.

1810114

Physics Lab

1 credit

Density and measurements of kinematics, vectors, Newton’s second law, inclined plane, spring, simple pendulum, projectile motion, conservation of energy, conservation of momentum, free falling. Electric field, magnetic field, induction, specific heat capacity.

 

1810103

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I

3 credits

Basic definitions, power, circuit schematic and ideal basic circuit elements, voltage and current sources, resistance, Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, circuit analysis techniques: nodal, mesh, linearity, superposition. The venin’s and Norton theorems, source transformation capacitance, I-V relationship for capacitance and inductors.

1810104

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I Lab

1 credit

Introduction to basic safety rules, instrument familiarization, and usage of multimeter: Measuring of voltage, current, Ohm´s Law, basic DC circuits, and characteristics of passive electronic components. Diode DC characteristics, half-wave rectification, full-wave diode rectification.

1800001

Basics of Business Administration

2 credits

Important business terms (costs, revenue, profit, return on investment), factors of location decisions, production & operation management, basics of marketing, management structures and decisions.

1800002

Low-Intermediate English

2 credits

This course is the first of a series of four English courses which is designed for English language learners who can communicate in familiar topics and texts which contain common vocabulary, and understand the main points of a conversation, but with some difficulty and with the need of much more vocabulary. The course aims at enhancing students’ competency in comprehending passages of medium length and improving students’ fluency in expressing themselves orally and in writing through conducting short conversations and forming simple and compound sentences. It promotes students’ real-life listening skills and enables them to comprehend spoken English in conversations and talks of average length. It develops students’ writing skills at the level of forming a well-structured sentence based on the given input.

1810105

Engineering Workshop and Safety

2 credits

This workshop gives the student basic knowledge and ability for simple mechanical tasks for metalworking shop layout, industrial safety, materials, soldering, welding, fitting, metal cutting, drilling, milling and tapping. Safety engineering and management with emphasis on control of hazardous materials, fire prevention, safety considerations in production facility design and maintenance, and operation of effective safety programs.

1810106

Mathematics for Engineers II

3 credits

Transcendental functions and differential equations. Integrals, definite integrals, substitution in definite integrals, application of integrals, the mean value and fundamental theorems of calculus first order separable differential equations and first order linear differential equations. Infinite series: limit of sequence of numbers subsequences and bounded sequences, test for convergence, alternating series, absolute and conditional convergence, power series, Taylor and McLaurin series, application of power series.

1810107

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering II

3 credits

This course gives the student the knowledge for analyzing AC fundamentals and single-phase analysis: Harmonic frequency in AC circuit, AC voltages and currents, complex representation of sinusoids, phasors, complex impedances of inductors and capacitors, driving-point impedance, frequency response of circuits, Bode Plots, power in AC circuits, energy storage in capacitors and induction, parallel and serial combination of capacitors and inductors.

1810108

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering II Lab

1 credit

Oscilloscope, AC amplitude measurements, measuring AC voltage, current and impedance, inductors, inductive reactance and impedance, phase angles, serial and parallel RL/RC circuits.

1810109

Electronics I

2 credits

Insulators, conductors and semiconductors, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, impurities, doping, n-type and p-type semiconductors, the p-n junction diode, characteristic and applications. The Zener diode: characteristics and applications. Special purpose diodes, npn, pnp BJTs, DC biasing techniques.

1810111

Informatics I

2 credits

Introduction to computing, computer organization and architecture, main & mass storage, operating systems, information representation, numbering systems, Boolean operations, gates Boolean circuits, machine language/instruction set traditional programming concepts, procedure & functions, implementation (translation, linking and loading), algorithm representation & discovery, flowcharting, pseudo coding, iterative structures, introduction to C-programming, formatted input/output in C-language, expressions in C-language, one-way, two-way & multiple-way selections in C.

1810112

Informatics I Lab

1 credit

Computer architecture, hardware & software, maintenance, Windows & Linux, file & folders, internet, MS Office; Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access/Visio, writing C-programs, C-language: formatted input/output, expressions & selection statements in C.

1800003

Intermediate English

2 credits

This course is the second of a series of four English courses which is designed for learners who have good knowledge of English, understand the main points when listening to a native speaker if the topic is familiar and understand the main ideas in texts which contain high frequency or job related vocabulary, and can use basic tenses, but have problems with more complex grammar and vocabulary. It aims at developing students’ levels of accuracy and fluency in English speaking and writing, awareness of the writing process and reading and listening sub-skills. During this course, students will have the opportunity to practice the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking in English. Reading materials will range from notices and brochures to short articles and letters. Different types of spoken English used in a range of social situations will be used for listening comprehension, and students will be encouraged to write accurate English.

1810113

Thermodynamics

2 credits

Definitions and basic concepts. Perfect gases, laws related to perfect gases, mixtures of perfect gases. Properties and states of simple substances. The first law of thermodynamics. Kinetic energy, potential energy, work, and heat transfers. Control volume energy analysis, conservation of mass and energy for control volume. The second law of thermodynamics, heat engines and refrigeration systems, Carnot cycles. Entropy, T & S equations.

1810210

Complex Analysis and Engineering Transforms

3 credits

Complex numbers and functions. Complex integration. Power series, Taylor series. Laurent series, residue integration. Fourier Series. Fourier transform. Laplace Transform, Z Transform.

1810201

Mathematics for Engineers III

3 credits

Multivariable calculus, limits and continuity, partial differentiation, multiple integration, Gradient theorem, Stoke’s theorem, Gauss’s theorem, probability principles and set theory. Random variables and operations performed on random variables. Various distribution functions.

1810202

Digital Logic Systems

3 credits

Boolean algebra and its laws, theorems, operations, simplification. Description the logical system behavior in an algebra expression. Using Karnaugh maps, combinational logic networks and applications. Logic functions implementation using multiplexer, decoder, read-only memories and programmable logic arrays, SR, JK, T and D flip-flops. Design and analysis of synchronous sequential logic networks and applications.

1810203

Digital Logic Systems Lab

1 credit

Combinational logic circuits design comparators and adders, code conversion and multiplexers, sequential circuit design, counters, sequential adders/subtractors, shift registers, design project.

1810204

Informatics II

2 credits

Revision of C language, basic types, iterative structures (loops), arrays, functions recursion, local and global variables, pointer and arrays, pointer and functions, strings, dynamic data structures, files, introduction in OOP, standard algorithms: Linear search, binary search, sorting, file-handling.

1810205

Informatics II Lab

1 credit

Implementing C programs, C language basic data types, iterative structures (loops), arrays, function, recursion, local and global variables, pointer and arrays, pointers and functions, dynamic data structures, files, classes and objects.

1810213

Probability and Engineering Statistics

2 credits

Set theory, basic concepts of probability, conditional probability, independent events, Baye’s Theorem, discrete and continuous random variables, distributions and density functions, probability distributions (binomial, Poisson, hyper geometric, normal, uniform and exponential), mean, variance, standard deviations, moments and moment generating functions, linear regression and curve fitting, limits theorems and applications.

1800004

Upper-Intermediate English

2 credits

This course is the third of a series of four English courses, which is designed for learners who can understand lectures of familiar topics, understand the news on television reasonably well, interact with some fluency and spontaneity and take an active part in discussions on familiar topics. It aims at developing students’ levels of accuracy and fluency in English speaking and writing, awareness of the writing process and reading and listening sub-skills. At this course, students can understand the main ideas of complex texts, including technical discussions in their field of specialization, interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers. In addition, they will be able to produce clear and structured texts on familiar subjects.

1800005

German I

2 credits

This introductory course aims to provide students with the ability to understand, speak, read and write simple German. Primary goals are to introduce beginning students to basic structures of the German language by developing vocabulary and a command of idiomatic expressions; to familiarize students with sentence structure through written exercises and short compositions; to give students a foundation in German history and culture; and to interest students in traveling to German-speaking countries.

1810206

Electronics II

2 credits

Field-Effect Transistor (FET) theory, DC biasing and symmetrical swing, small signal analysis of BJT and FET amplifiers, multistage amplifiers, Darlington pair amplifiers. Frequency response of single and multistage BJT and FET amplifiers. Differential amplifiers, operational amplifiers: theory, slew rate, offset, frequency response. Basic Op-Amp applications: summation, subtraction, integration and differentiation.

1810207

Electronic Lab

1 credit

Rectification, power supply filtering, voltage doubler, Zener diode and its regulation, testing the junction of a transistor, emitter-based bias potentials BJT’s and FETs: characteristics, DC biasing, circuit design, amplifiers and frequency responses, differential amplifiers, operational amplifiers basic applications filters.

1810208

Instrumentation and Measurement

3 credits

Introduction to the principles and practice of instrumentation and measurement systems in an engineering context. Basic principles and instrument characteristics. Measurement errors, basic statistics, noise and its control. Dynamic characteristics of instruments, time and frequency domain responses. System identification using correlation techniques. Amplifiers, filters, ADCs and Disposition, strain, pressure and motion sensors (resistive, capacitive, inductive, optical). Flow sensors. Ultrasonic sensors.

1810209

Instrumentation and Measurement Lab

1 credit

Usage of different measuring instruments, error analysis, energy, dynamic measurement, amplifier and filter analysis, non-electric.

 

1810211

Engineering Design and Drawing

2 credits

To provide students with an understanding of engineering design, drawing practice and modelling in an applied context. Drawing, lettering, geometric constructions, sketching and shape description, Multiview’s projections, sectional views, perspective views, dimensioning.

1810302

Electromagnetic Theory

3 credits

Vector analysis, electrostatic fields. magnetostatics fields, solution of Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations, Faraday’s law and applications, Maxwell’s equations, transmission lines. Plane waves propagation, reflection and refraction.

1800010

Advanced English

2 credits

This course is the fourth of a series of four English courses which is designed for learners who can understand lectures in the target language on both familiar and unfamiliar topics, and understand news on television and radio well, taking an active part in discussions on both familiar and unfamiliar topics, but still make mistakes and fail to make themselves understood occasionally. During this course, students will develop accuracy and fluency in speaking and writing, awareness of the writing process and reading and listening sub-skills. Learners can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognize implicit meaning. They can also express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions, use English flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes and produce clear, well-structured and detailed texts on different subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns connectors and cohesive devices. In addition, it aims at familiarizing students with the internationally recognized proficiency tests such as (TOEFL & IELTS) to ensure students have the integrated skills needed in taking the proficiency tests.

1800011

Entrepreneurship

2 credits

The course will cover the basic skills needed to improve the personality characteristics and enhance the interpersonal skills of the students. Broadening the student’s visions and focusing on internal success factors are key elements of the course. The course will tackle issues like; entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial life, SMEs successes and failures, motivation and self-management, creativity and innovation, leadership and teamwork, networking and negotiation and developing personal goals and objectives, fundamental skills and functions needed to start a new business. Thinking of being unique, able to produce and sell and understanding the product life cycle are issues to be covered in this course.

1800012

Communications Skills

3 credits

This course provides the engineering student with vital knowledge that will expand his skills in aspects regarding technical terminology including scientific prefixes and suffixes, writing short and correct technical definitions, writing headings and titles, connecting ideas and sentences, writing a scientific paragraph and essay, writing scientific abstracts, and finally writing a technical report with a correct bibliography and citation. Oral, written and graphical communication principles are covered and exercised through the study of case histories, practical workshops and detailed assignments.

1810205

Electrical Workshop I

2 credits

Drawing of electrical networks and building installations, electrical wiring, main supply, protective measures, lightning and excess voltage protection, residential circuit protection, network quality, lightning systems and circuits.

1810310

Communication Systems

2 credits

Amplitude Modulation: Baseband and carrier communications. Noise: Mathematical representation, Signal to Noise Ratio, Noise in AM, FM, and PM systems Pulse Modulation: Sampling and Quantization, Pulse Amplitude Modulation, Pulse Position and Pulse width Modulation, Quantization Noise, Signal to Quantization Noise Ratio, Pulse code Modulation, Delta Modulation, Frequency Shift Keying, Phase Shift Keying.

1810323

Electrical Machines

3 credits

Electrical Machinery Principles: Magnetic Field and Circuits, Magnetization curves Characteristics of hard and soft magnetic materials, losses. Transformers: Ideal Transformer, Single Phase transformer: Operation and Equivalent Circuit, auto-transformer. DC Machinery fundamentals: Basics, loop rotating between pole faces, Commutation, Windings, Armature reaction, Induced Voltage and torque equation. Power flow and losses, Types of DC motors, Permanent magnet DC motors. AC Machinery fundamentals: Rotating Magnetic Field, Magneto motive force and flux distribution, Induced Voltage and Torque, Windings, Power Flow and Losses, Introduction to Induction Machines. Special Purpose Motors: Introduction to Single phase Induction Motors, Switched Reluctance motors, Hysteresis motors, Stepper, brushless DC motors.

1810320

Electric Power Generation

2 credits

In this course the student gets the knowledge of the production of electric power in different types of power plants: Basics of thermodynamics, energy management basics, power plant types: steam turbine process, gas turbine process, gas turbine power plant, steam turbine, combined cycle plants, nuclear power stations, control of power plants, reciprocating engine (piston engine), micro turbines, Stirling engines.

1810321

Electrical Power Engineering I

2 credits

Review of network theory, AC power flow in linear networks, polyphase networks, introduction to symmetrical components, components.

1810330

Control Systems

3 credits

Modeling of electrical, mechanical control systems, Open and closed-loop systems, Block diagrams. Second order systems. Step and impulse response. Performance criteria. Steady state error. Sensitivity, s-plane system stability. Analysis and design with the root loci method. Frequency domain analysis, Bode plots, Nyquist criterion, gain and phase margins, Nichols charts. The State-space method, state equations, flow graphs, stability, compensation techniques. Simulation and Controller design using MATLAB.

1810309

Numerical Engineering Analysis

2 credits

Floating point number system, error analysis, solutions of equations, interpolation, splines, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical methods in linear algebra, systems of linear equations, method of least squares, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. This subject is to be supplemented with extensive MatLab exercises.

1810303

Microprocessor and Microcontroller

3 credits

Basic architecture of a microprocessor family, introduction to assembly programming, memory mapping, interfacing and addressing. I/O interface programming, serial I/O interfacing, interrupt system, DMA, coprocessor, bus-interfacing modules.

1810304

Microprocessor and Microcontrollers Lab

1 credit

Assembly language programming, I/O programming, timer, counter, A/D & D/A programming.

1810305

Electrical Workshop II

2 credits

Advanced skills electrical wiring; industrial wiring projects; building installations for communication, building automation with KNX.

1810322

Electric Power Engineering II

3 credits

Switchgear, design of power lines and power systems under normal operation, load-flow calculation, AC-transmission, HVDC-transmission, flexible AC-transmission systems (FACTS).

1810306

Embedded Systems

3 credits

Computer communications, networks distributed systems, real-time operating systems, sensors and actors, serial and parallel bus systems, e.g. CAN, USB, LAN.

1810307

Electronic Interfacing and PCB Prototyping Workshop

2 credit

Electronic interfacing: basic concepts and principles of interfacing, interrupt interfacing, parallel and serial interfacing, programmable interfacing devices, data conversion. PCB prototyping: drawing, routing, placing, drilling, soldering etc.

1810331

Control Systems II

3 credits

Modern control: Introduction to state-space techniques, solution of state equations; controllability; pole placement regulator design; observability; estimator design. Non-linear control. Digital control: Review of digital control basics; direct design techniques; pole placement design; state-space control.

1810324

Electric Machines Lab

1 credit

DC machines, AC machines, three-phase asynchronous machines, three-phase synchronous machines, servomotors, single- and three-phase transformers.

1810212

Engineering Materials

3 credits

Materials for conductors and resistors, semiconductors, dielectric materials, insulating materials, fibrous insulating materials, ceramics, mica, glass, rubber, magnetic materials.

1810401

Electrical Installation and Standards Workshop

2 credits

Lamps and appliance circuits, door communication systems, basics of building management system, building management: Line coupling unit, lighting management.

1810325

Power Electronics

3 credits

Principles of power electronics, converters and applications, circuit components and their effects, control aspects. Power Electronic Devices: Power diode, power BJT, power MOSFET, IGBT and SCR, GTO and TRIAC and DIAC. Construction, characteristics, operations, losses, ratings, control and protection of thyristors. Semi controlled and fully controlled rectifiers, three-phase rectifiers: un-controlled, semi controlled and full controlled, six-pulse, twelve-pulse and 24-pulse rectification, PWM converters, DC to AC converters, three-phase inverter, six-pulse, twelve-pulse inverters, PWM inverters, switching mode power supplies, DC to DC conversation, buck converter, boost converter and buck-boost converters, isolated converters, forward converters, fly back converters.

1810421

Electric Drive and Engineering

3 credits

Electrical Drive Systems: Translational and rotational motion, power rating and classes of duty. 4-quadrant operation. Torque/power limits. Note on closed-loop control of drives. Electrical and mechanical transformers. DC drives: Brushed and brushless, and intro to their control issues. AC motors: examples of motor drives (e.g. induction motors), and intro to their control issues. Servomotors and stepper motors: principles and their control, examples of modern electrical drives in engineering applications.

1810422

Power Electronics and Drive Technology Lab

1 credits

Semiconductors for power engineering, IGBT, fundamentals of converter circuits, static converter valves, uncontrolled and line – commutated static converter circuits, controlled static converter circuits: Self-commutated static converter circuits: Turn-off static converters and chopper converters, switched-mode power supply, inverters, compact static converter – fed DC machines, frequency converter drive, static converter fed asynchronous machines.

1810423

Renewable Energy

3 credits

Renewable energy in the context of our primary energy needs, global energy consumption, climate protection and sustainability, national and international regulations, solar thermal energy, solar photovoltaic, bioenergy, hydroelectricity, tidal power, wind energy, integrating renewable energy into energy systems.

1810424

Power Systems and Transmission

3 credits

Power system, the symmetrical three-phase system, power system components, synchronous generators, power and control transformers, transmission lines, the characteristics of the loads, network analysis, voltages, currents and powers at sending and receiving ends. Fault analysis, systematic short-circuit computations, unbalanced system analysis, symmetrical component theory. Power system economics, embedded or dispersed generation, issues and technical impacts of embedded generation. Introduction to smart grids and future power systems.

1810420

Control and Automation Lab

1 credit

Analog control Temperature control and liquid level (Measurement and control), speed control, recording of frequency responses, digital control, control of an industrial machine 300 W, basic circuits of control technology, inductive proximity switches, capacitive and optical proximity switches, automation and bus technology, PLC.

1810425

Electric Power Lab

1 credit

Synchronization circuit, power station control: Generator Cos Phi Control, power transmission/power distribution: Three-phase transformers, power transmission/power distribution: Transmission line model 380 KV, power transmission/power distribution: Generator fed transmission system with RLC loads, protection of power engineering systems: Current and voltage transformers, protection of a power transmission line.

1810430

Power System Automation

3 credits

Basics of data transmission techniques, structure of network control, distribution network control, protection in power plants and other industrial plants, analysis of failures and other disruptions, expert works of grids condition, concepts work concerning objects protection, short-circuit calculations, commissioning of protection systems for generators and GT units., PLC, SCADA. Power system software tools ETAP and PWS.

181005X

Elective – Electrical Engineering

3 credits

The DSEE student can select one course of the elective courses.

1810402

Introduction to Project

3 credits

During the study project, which extends over one semester, the student will be assigned a specialized engineering application problem of limited scope under the supervision of a faculty member. The problem definition spans from gathering all pertinent information and data through studying, analyzing and recording the problem. This study project must be done at Al-Quds University and it can be a design project, an analytical paper or an experimental work in the form of hard- or software. The associated work is an individual effort that demands initiative, creativity and individual responsibility. At the end of the project, the result of the student’s findings must be provided in form of a report, and an additional system demo and/or an oral examination.

 

 

1810426          Special Topics in Electric Power Engineering                       2 credits

The final content of this course will be decided in the third study year. The course shall give the opportunity to deal with important topics in the field of Electrical Engineering (Electric Power Engineering). As Electrical Engineering is a very dynamic area with very short product cycles, new services and actual trends shall be discussed.

1810050

Quality Control

2 credits

The principles of quality management and quality systems; quality management in both production and service environments; quality management systems with an emphasis on ISO 9000; statistical process control; the measurement and benchmarking of quality; tools and techniques for quality improvement; organizational and teamwork requirements for quality implementation; strategic issues in quality management; current developments in quality management.

1810051

Project Management

2 credits

Project management concepts, lifecycle of a project, project team, planning, scheduling, controlling and monitoring, resource allocation, and performance measurement.

1810053

Engineering Economy

3 credits

Engineering and engineering economy. Economic and cost concepts. Interest formula derivations. Calculations of economic equivalence. Inflation and purchasing power of money. Bases for comparison of alternatives. Decision making along alternatives. Evaluating replacement alternatives. Breakeven and minimum cost analysis. Evaluation of public activities.

1810490		Graduation Project I	3 credits
1810491		Graduation Project II	4 credits

The last year will take care of the professionalization of students. Theory and practice have to match and the student shows being capable of solving market related problems. The graduation project demonstrates the student’s ability to deal and solve practice-related problems from the respective field by using practical and scientific knowledge and methods. The graduation project is a specific, well-described task out of the company. The students have to apply their acquired complex theoretical knowledge and practical experiences to solve this task by a scientific and systematic approach. Note that the project is monitored and assessed by two counsellors, lecturer from the university and a qualified supervisor from the company. The various attributes and specifications of the DSEE program’s graduates after successfully completing the graduation project are listed in the following:

• Knowledge and Understanding
  • The student demonstrates in an autonomous work that he/she can work out or to develop solutions for complex technical problems in Electrical Engineering by applying scientific methods.
  • The student understands the scientific basis of Electrical Engineering and has demonstrated that he/she can deepen and apply it.
  • The student knows the current state of research in his/her specific project area.
  • The student writes the project report according to the rules of scientific work.
  • The student can create a project plan for monitoring and tracking of the project.
• Cognitive/Intellectual/social skills
  • The student has analyzed the problems and evaluated alternative solutions.
  • The student can expand his knowledge and interpret current knowledge.
  • He can formulate subject-specific solutions and can communicate to customers and colleagues.
  • As a team member, he/she takes over responsibility for a task.

 

1810190	Practice I		3 credits
1810191	Practice II		3 credits

In the first year, the fundamentals of Electrical Engineering will be taught. They enable students to understand the design of electrical circuits and to use them in applications. In addition, multidisciplinary basic knowledge is taught and skills are built up for personal development. In the practical phases of the first year, the DSEE student should get to know the organization and area of business of their company. The students have learnt basic theory to understand the simple networks of electric elements and will apply this in this period under intensive monitoring. In addition to the understanding of the workflow processes, out of the knowledge and skills acquired in the theory modules, they will be applied and deepened through little practical tasks. The student has to write a practice report and to submit it. The following lists contain some examples of the knowledge and skills to be acquired during this practice phase:

• General Electrical Engineering knowledge
  • Simple Electrical Applications and Installations
  • Measurement techniques
  • Analog Electronics
  • Mechanical Basic Skills
  • Introduction to computer systems
  • Working with standard computer applications
  • Basics of programming
• Additional Skills:
  • Organization structure
  • Documentation
  • English

 

1810290	Practice III	3 credits
1810291	Practice IV	3 credits

In the second year of theory, the digital systems are introduced and the programming skills of the students had been increased. Furthermore, the soft skills are further developed. The practical phases of the second year are typically characterized by use in projects in which the students already perceive small, independent tasks. Ideally, the knowledge of the theory phases are immersed in at least one or two of the module topics. A personal project of the practical phase shall be documented as a practical report and be provided as a presentation for discussion. The following lists contain some examples of the knowledge and skills to be acquired during this practice phase:

• Electrical Engineering knowledge
  • Analog and digital electronics
  • Basic understanding of electrical network and circuits
  • Instrumentation and measurement
  • Internet-service
  • Programming in C
  • Engineering Design and Drawing
• Additional skills:
  • Cost and budgets
  • time management
  • product quality
  • production

 

1810390	Practice V	3 credits
1810391	Practice VI	3 credits

The third year will take care of the professionalization of students. It will deepen existing knowledge and topics and, at the same time, expanded the horizon by the treatment of specific methods and research-related technologies. They can specialize in this year towards their future professional focus, normally in line with the demand of their employer. The students become in this year already a valuable, esteemed staff member in their companies, taking over responsibility for limited tasks. With supervision, they are used to work on their own and to deliver their problem solutions in time. The following lists contain some examples of the knowledge and skills to be acquired during this practice phase:

• Electrical Engineering knowledge
  • Power electronics
  • Electrical installation and Applications
  • Control Systems
  • Microprocessor Applications
  • Electrical Machines and Transformers
  • Embedded Systems
  • Product comparison and market analysis
• Additional skills:
  • Cost and budgets
  • time management
  • project management
  • Business skills