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Program Educational Objectives 2009
The Applied Electrical Engineering program provides broad
foundations to achieve the following objectives:
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Graduates will have a
successful career in Electrical Engineering.
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Graduates will advance to
positions of leadership in their profession.
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Graduates may pursue their
professional development through self learning and
advanced degrees.
Program Learning Outcomes 2009
The outcomes of the Applied
Electrical Engineering program are to provide students
with abilities to:
(a) Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering
(b) Design and conduct
electrical engineering experiments, as well as to
analyze and interpret data
(c) Design an electrical
system, component, or process to meet desired needs
(d) Function on
multi-disciplinary teams
(e) Identify, formulate, and
solve electrical engineering problems
(f) Understand professional
and ethical responsibility
(g) Communicate effectively
(h) Acquire the broad
education necessary to understand the impact of
electrical engineering solutions in a global and
societal context
(i) Recognize the need for,
and be able to engage in life-long learning
(j) Acquire knowledge of
contemporary issues
(k) Use the techniques,
skills, and modem electrical engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice.
(l) Apply the probabilistic
methods and statistics to electrical engineering
problems
(m) Use effectively hands on
experience for handling electrical engineering problems.
The applied electrical engineering program, while
emphasizing applications of devices and circuits, has
three aspects: first, classroom subjects in basic
sciences such as chemistry, physics, and mathematics, as
well as Islamic and Arabic studies; second, classroom
subjects in the area of electrical engineering which
cover major subjects while allowing the student to
emphasize a certain area of electrical engineering such
as control theory, electrical power, digital systems,
and communications (which the student achieves through
the list of electives offered to him); third, laboratory
classes in which experimental work is done, utilizing a
large number of instruments. A prominent characteristic
of applied electrical engineering is the requirement
that students spend one semester in industry. This
requirement is satisfied through the cooperative work
program.
After
completing the undergraduate program in applied
engineering, the student is qualified to take up
responsible employment. Numerous work opportunities
for applied electrical engineers exist in the
Kingdom, where graduates may work in the areas of
communications, including telephony, telegraphy,
radio, and television, much of which incorporates
the expanding field of microwaves. The areas of
power engineering, electrical installation,
broadcasting, and education also provide career
opportunities. A large number of graduates are also
required by industry for work in information
processing and computers as well as systems
analysis. Other opportunities exist in industrial
electronics, instrumentation, manufacturing
technology, and microwaves.
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