Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

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1 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Program Description The field of Electrical Engineering deals with the generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electricity. It also deals with the design, operation and protection, maintenance and economics of electrical systems with emphasis on ethical values to harness economically and safely the materials, and forces of nature for the benefit of society and the environment. Program Educational Objectives (PEO) The BSEE program prepares its graduates so that within five years after graduation they become highly successful in their chosen professional careers related to the practice of electrical engineering. Graduates of this program have: 1. Become innovative practicing electrical engineers engage in the analysis, design, and implementation of electrical and control systems and in the operation, control, and maintenance of electrical machines, equipment, and devices. 2. Obtained excellent communication, interpersonal, management skills needed to meet the demands of their work. 3. Developed a sense of responsibility and social awareness and commitment to the continuous development of the electrical engineering profession. Program Outcomes (PO) After the 5-year program, the students shall be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of mathematics and sciences to solve engineering problems. 2. Conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. 3. Apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs that meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards. 4. Function effectively on multi-disciplinary teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty. 5. Identify, formulate, and solve complex problems in electrical engineering. 6. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations. 7. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences. 8. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. 9. Recognize the need for additional for additional knowledge and locate, evaluate, integrate, and apply this knowledge appropriately. 10. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the field of electrical engineering. 11. Apply techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. 12. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and/or leader in a team to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

2 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Electrical Engineering First Year First Semester Lec Lab Units CHM1E General Chemistry (Lec) CHM1EL General Chemistry (Lab) ENG1B Study and Thinking Skills in English FIL1A Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino GE1 Engineering Drawing GG1 Group Guidance MATH1EN College Algebra MATH2EN Plane & Spherical Trigonometry PE1 Gymnastics & Physical Fitness RS1B Human Person s Relationship with God NSTP1 National Service Training Program Total 27.5 Second Semester Lec Lab Units PHIL2 Philosophy of Man FIL2B Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik GG2 Group Guidance MA10 Analytic Geometry MATH3E Advanced Algegra MATH4E Solid Mensuration PE2 Rhythmics and Team Sports RS2A Church and Sacraments NSTP2 National Service Training Program PSYCH1 Gen. Psych with Drug Abuse Education Total 26.5 Second Year First Semester Lec Lab Units CFP1 Computer Fundamentals and Programming PHIL1 Logic ENG2B Writing in the Discipline MA11E Differential Calculus PE3 Individual & Dual Sports PHY1E College Physics 1 (Lec) PHY1EL College Physics 1 (Lab) POLSCI1 Phil. Gov t & the Constitution ECON1A Intro to Econ with Agrarian Ref & Tax RS3A Christian Morality Total 27 Second Semester Lec Lab Units MA12E Integral Calculus MATH15E Probability and Statistics CFP2 Computer Fundamentals and Programming PE4 Recreation Games & Water Safety PHY2E College Physics 2 (Lec) PHY2EL College Physics 2 (lab) SOCIO1 Gen. Sociology with Filipino, Family & Community Life HUM Art/Music Appreciation RS4A Vocation and Mission Total 24

3 Third Year First Semester Lec Lab Units ECE31 Electronics 1 (Lec) ECE31L Electronics 1 (Lab) EE31 Circuits 1 (Lec) EE31L Circuits 1 (Lab) GE2 Computer Aided Drafting GE13 Fundamentals of Material Science And Engineering GE10 Engineering Economy GE3 Statics of Rigid Bodies MATH13E Differential Equations EE33 Vector Analysis RIZAL Life and Works of Rizal Total 27 Second Semester Lec Lab Units GE6B Environmental Engineering with GIS ECE32 Electronics 2 (Lec) ECE32L Electronics 2 (Lab) EE32 Circuits 2 (Lec) EE32L Circuits 2 (Lab) GE4 Dynamics of Rigid Bodies GE8E Basic Thermodynamics GE7A Safety Management GE5 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies EE34 Electromagnetics MATH17 Advanced Engineering Mathematics EE Total 26 Fourth Year First Semester Lec Lab Units ECE46 Logic Circuits and Switching Theory (Lec) ECE46L Logic Circuits and Switching Theory (Lab) ECE41 Principles of Communications (Lec) ECE41L Principles of Communications (Lab) MATH18 Numerical Methods (Lec) MATH18L Numerical Methods (Lab) EE41 DC Machinery (Lec) EE41L DC Machinery (Lab) EE42 Electrical Circuits 3 (Lec) EE42L Electrical Circuits 3 (Lab) GE16 Mechanics of Fluid GE17 Control Systems Analysis EER1 EE Review Total 26 Second Semester Lec Lab Units ECE53 Microprocessor Systems (Lec) ECE53L Microprocessor Systems (Lab) ECE45 Industrial Electronics (Lec) ECE45L Industrial Electronics (Lab) EE44 AC Machinery (Lec) EE44L AC Machinery (Lab) EELEC1 Professional Elective EE48 AC Apparatus & Devices (Lec) EE48L AC Apparatus & Devices (Lab) EE46 Research Methods for EE EE45 EE Laws, Contracts and Ethics ENG6E Eng for Special Purposes & Tech. Wrtg EER2 EE Review Total 25

4 Summer EE47 Units OJT 3 Total 3 Fifth Year First Semester Lec Lab Units EE53 Instrumentation and Controls (Lec) EE53L Instrumentation and Controls (Lab) EE51 Elec. Transmission & Distribution Systems (Lec) EE51L Elec. Transmission & Distribution Systems (Lab) EE52 Illumination Engineering Design (Lec) EE52L Illumination Engineering Design (Lab) EE50 Electrical System Design (Lec) EE50L Electrical System Design (Lab) EE55 Seminars and Field Trips EE54 Thesis/Research/Project EELEC2 Professional Elective GE15 Information Technology (Lec) GE15L Information Technology (Lab) EER3 EE Review Total 22 Second Semester Lec Lab Units EELEC3 Professional Elective EELEC4 Professional Elective EE56 EE Safety EE57 Electrical Equipment Operation And Maintenance EE58 Power Plant Engineering (Lec) EE58L Power Plant Engineering (Lab) EE59 Power Sys. Analysis & Design (Lec) EE59L Power Sys. Analysis & Design (Lab) GE11 Engineering Management EER4 EE Review Total 21

5 SUMMARY OF REQUIRED COURSES BS Electrical Engineering No. of Unit Total Courses Equivalent Units Required Technical Course Mathematics College Algebra 1 3 Advanced Algebra 1 3 Plane Trigonometry 1 3 Analytic Geometry 1 3 Solid Mensuration 1 2 Differential Calculus 1 4 Integral Calculus 1 4 Differential Equations 1 3 Probability and Statistics Natural/ Physical Science General Chemistry 1 5 Physics General Engineering Sciences Statics of Rigid Bodies 1 3 Computer Fundamentals and Programming 2 2 Engineering Drawing 1 1 Computer Aided Drafting 1 1 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies 1 3 Engineering Economy 1 3 Engineering Management 1 3 Dynamics of Rigid Bodies 1 2 Safety Management 1 1 Environmental Engineering with GIS Allied Courses Advanced Engineering Mathematics for EE 1 3 Numerical Methods with Computer Application 2 4 Basic Thermodynamics 1 3 Fundamentals of Material Science and Engineering 1 3 Electronic Circuits and Devices 2 4 Electronic Circuits Analysis and Design 2 4 Industrial Electronics 2 4 Electromagnetics 1 3 Mechanics of Fluid 1 3 Vector Analysis 1 3 Principles of Communications 2 4 Logic Circuits and Switching Theory 2 4 Microprocessor System 2 4 Control Systems Analysis 1 3 Information Technology Professional Courses EE Laws, Contracts, and Ethics 1 2 Electrical Circuits DC Machinery 2 3 AC Machinery 2 4 AC Apparatus and Devices 2 3 Research Methods for EE 1 1 Electrical Transmission and Distribution System 2 4 Illumination Engineering Design 2 3 Electrical System Design 2 3 Electrical Equipment: Operation and Maintenance 1 3 Electrical Engineering Safety 1 1 Power System Analysis and Design 2 4 Power Plant Engineering 2 3 Research Project 1 1

6 On-the Job Training 1 3 Instrumentation and Control 2 3 Seminars and Field Trips 1 1 EE Review Technical Electives Professional Electives Non Technical Courses Languages, Humanities and Social Science English 1-2, Filipino Humanities Logic Religious Studies Group Guidance Philippine Government and Constitution 1 3 General Psychology 1 3 Economics w/ Taxation and Land Reform 1 3 Sociology 1 3 Philosophy 1 3 Rizal s Life, Works, and Writings Miscellany PE NSTP Total 255

7 MAJOR COURSE DESCRIPTION Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering MATH17 ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATH FOR EE A study of selected topics in mathematics and their applications in advanced courses in engineering and other allied sciences. It covers the study of Complex numbers and complex variables, Laplace and Inverse Laplace Transforms, Power series, Fourier series, Fourier Transforms, z-transforms, power series solution of ordinary differential equations, and partial differential equations. At the end of the course the student is able to solve differential equations using Laplace transforms, decompose a periodic function as a Fourier series, recognize the advantages and pitfalls of each of the numerical methods and be able to apply with the aid of computer programming, the most appropriate method to solve single equations or systems of linear and non-linear equations, with the aid of computer software. The student will be able to analyze physical systems through the use of partial differential equations, and interpret the mathematical and physical consequences of the solutions obtained. Prerequisites: MATH13E MATH18 NUMERICAL METHODS W/ COMP. APP. Deals with the study of direct and interactive numerical methods in engineering, determination of error bounds in calculations, computation of series expansions, roots of algebraic and transcendental equations, numerical differentiation and integration, solution to simultaneous linear and non-linear equations, function approximation and interpolation, differential equations, optimization, and their applications. Upon completion of the course, the students shall have acquired the knowledge and skills in estimating errors in numerical calculations, evaluate series expansions, solve differential equations, perform interpolation of functions, find the roots of equations, solve simultaneous linear and nonlinear equations, and prepare algorithms, write computer programs, use computer softwares and applying these to the solution of practical engineering problems. Prerequisite: MATH17 EE31 DC CIRCUITS ANALYSIS / ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS 1 Deals with fundamental relationship in circuit theory, mesh and node equations, resistive networks, theorems, solution of network problems using laplace transforms, transient analysis, methods of analysis for special circuits. Identify the different fundamental quantities, relationships, and circuit elements. It describes the general properties of resistive networks, network laws and theorems in the analysis of complex networks, determines the natural and forced response to dc excitation of RL, RC, and RLC circuits, and uses laplace transform method in determining the complete response of complex networks. It develops students ability to comprehend difficult problems, practice honesty, develops students confidence and determination to solve complicated dc circuit problems. This prepares students to become competitive in the specific field of work and a better person concerning what is not harmful in the environment and develops God fearing attitude. Prerequisite: PHY2E, MA12E EE32 AC CIRCUITS ANALYSIS / ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS 2 Covers complex algebra and phasor analysis, simple AC circuits, impedance and admittance; mesh and nodal analysis for AC circuits; AC network theorems; power in AC circuits; resonance; threephase circuits; transformers; two-port network parameters and transfer function. The student must be able to apply the knowledge of different AC circuit parameters and components in solving problems involving single phase and three- phase system; develop analytical skills in AC electric circuit analysis; able to conduct and interpret experiments in AC circuits analysis and able to design an AC circuit that is useful to the society and helpful in the community. It also develops a sense of confidence and competent to the field of this engineering field. Prerequisite: EE31 EE33 VECTOR ANALYSIS Deals with the algebra, and the differential and integral calculus of vectors, Stokes theorem, the divergence theorem and other integral theorems together with many applications vector algebra, vector analysis, vector calculation and their applications in physics, mechanics, and electromagnetic theory. The students are expected to differentiate vectors and scalars. Enable the students obtain the scalar, vector and triple products of vectors and appreciate their geometric significance. Obtain combinations of div, grad and curl acting on scalar and vector fields as appropriate. Evaluate the line integral, surface integral and volume integral of a scalar and vector field in cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinate. Apply Gauss divergence theorem, stokes and Green s theorems. Prerequisite: MA12E EE34 ELECTROMAGNETICS Deals with electric and magnetic fields, resistive, dielectric and magnetic materials, coupled

8 circuits, magnetic circuits and fields, timevarying electromagnetic fields, and Maxwell s equations. The basic objective of this course is to introduce the students to the fundamental concepts of electromagnetics and relate them to the performance of devices, circuits and systems. The course also aims to develop the students critical thinking and oral, graphical, and written communication skills through active participation in class discussion which they can relate to social issues affecting the community and the environment. Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to solve problems pertaining to electric field, electric flux density, potential, stored energy, and capacitance associated with simple distribution of charge and also problems about the magnetic field, stored energy, and inductance for simple current distribution applying the principles learned to practical situations. Prerequisite: PHY2E, MA12E EE41 DC MACHINERY Covers the basic principles of electromechanical energy conversion, generalized machine model, and the operating characteristics of DC machines and synchronous machines. Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, the student will have a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts of DC machines. They will be able to discuss the operations of DC machines, as well as analyze and troubleshoot such. Prerequisite: EE32 EE42 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS 3 Covers the analysis of balanced three-phase systems, with balanced and unbalanced loading; analysis of circuits with magnetically-coupled coils; symmetrical components; per unit calculations. At the end of the course the student will have an understanding of the engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyze problems in electrical circuits. They will be able to analyze and perform calculations on various electrical circuits. Prerequisite: EE32 EE44 AC MACHINERY Covers theory, principle of operation, engineering aspects and applications of three phase alternators, three-phase induction motors, synchronous motors and single-phase motors. Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, the student will have a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts of AC machines. They will be able to discuss the operations of AC machines. They will be able to perform analysis and troubleshooting on such. Prerequisite: EE41, EE42 EE45 2 units EE LAWS, CONTRACTS, AND ETHICS This course deals with the study of existing laws, codes, ethics and standards in the practice of the electrical engineering profession. Learning Outcome: At the end of the course the students will be able to discuss the laws of the electrical engineering profession. They will be able to draft, as well as understand, contracts between the professional and the customer. They are expected to always act ethically and morally in the practice of their profession. Prerequisite: 4 th yr. standing EE46 RESEARCH METHODS FOR EE Deals with research preparation methods, research tools, research proposals, and the implementation, preparation and publication of research work. At the end of the course the students will have a good understanding of the mechanics of doing research. They are expected to have formulated, proposed and defended a thesis title. Prerequisite: 4 th yr. standing EE48 AC APPARATUS AND DEVICES Covers theory, principle of operation, engineering aspects and applications of three phase alternators, three-phase induction motors, synchronous motors and single-phase motors. At the end of the course the students will have the ability to identify, classify and describe various AC apparatus and devices. They will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding such devices. They will also be able to do analysis and troubleshooting on such. Co-requisite: EE44 EE50 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN This course deals with the study of electrical system design, installation, and cost estimation for commercial and Industrial establishments, guided by the provisions of the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) and other relevant laws and standards. At the end of the course, the student is expected to produce a design study that follows code, laws and standards. Prerequisite: EE48 EE51 ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS This course deals with the study and design of primary and secondary distribution networks, load

9 characteristics, voltage regulation, metering techniques and systems, and protection of distribution systems. At the end of the course the students will be able to describe the components, construction and protection of the service providers of the distribution system. They will be able to specify and select components for electrical energy distribution. They will be able to use standard techniques to calculate the operating conditions and efficiency of electrical installations. They will be able to analyze the operating parameters of an electrical energy distribution system. They will also be able to compare and contrast the efficiency, reliability and cost of alternate energy distribution strategies. Prerequisites: EE42, EE44 EE52 ILLUMINATION ENGINEERING DESIGN This course deals with the study, design, application, maintenance, cost estimate of electrical system design and use of energy efficient lighting systems in residential, commercial, and industrial establishments. At the end of the course the students will have acquired the fundamental knowledge and analytical techniques of lighting systems. They will be able to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems to lighting system design, planning, and operation, making use of mathematics and engineering techniques. Co-requisite: EE50 EE53 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL Control and Testing; Electromechanical, analog, and digital measuring and testing instruments; R, L and C measurements: calibration; graphic and waveform analyzing instruments; and detectors for the measurements of process variables; analysis of performance characteristics of control systems, electronics, magnetic, hydraulic and mechanical control. At the end of the course the students will be able to discuss the use of analog sensors and meters (thermal, position, speed, flow, power) to acquire process information. They will be able to describe, and explain signal conditioning circuits to modify/ interface sensor data. They will be able to describe the operation of on/off and proportional closed loop control systems. They will also be able to calculate the error performance and speed of response of simple closed loop control systems. Prerequisite: ECE45 EE54 1 unit THESIS/RESEARCH PROJECT The Thesis /research/project requirement shall focus on any of the following areas: Alternative Energy Resources Innovative Electrical Equipment Design Development of software for Power System Analysis and Design Development of software for Electrical Circuit Analysis Development of software for Illumination Engineering Design Design of means of transportation using electricity Development of low-cost sustainable ecomaterials for electrical installations Other projects related to the practice of the Electrical Engineering profession At the end of the course the students will be able to produce and successfully defend a thesis in the areas indicated. Prerequisite: EE46 EE55 1 unit SEMINARS AND FIELD TRIPS Includes specialized seminars related to Electrical Engineering that are not covered in classes; also includes field trips and industrial tours to expose students to work involved in their field. At the end of the course the students will be able to discuss new technologies, standards and regulations in their field. They will have gained this from seminars and from actual plant visitations/ field trips. Prerequisite: 5 th yr. standing EE56 1 unit ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SAFETY Deals with the industrial accident prevention and safety organization, accident analysis, selection and application of remedy/corrective actions, industrial health and environmental concerns, first-aid and CPR. At the end of the course the students will be able to exhibit knowledge of workplace safety and electrical emergency procedures. They will have an understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyze key engineering processes. They will have an understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards. Prerequisite: GE7A EE57 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE Covers the principle of operation, functions, characteristics and applications of different electrical equipment and devices; also covers the design, installation and troubleshooting, automation and control of different kinds of industrial motors. At the end of the course the students will be able to demonstrate knowledge on the operation and functions of various electrical equipment. They will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of equipment installation including electric calculations, wire protection, and material/ manpower estimations. They will have extensive

10 knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components. They will also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of motor control circuits. Prerequisite: EE48 EE58 POWER PLANT ENGINEERING Includes Load Graphics, types of power plants, power plant operation and protection, interconnections, economics of electric service and arrangement of equipment for modern plants. At the end of the course the students will be able to describe the layouts and functioning of each of the elements of different power plants. They will be able to carry out simple calculations to evaluate the performance of gas turbine, steam turbine and combined cycles. They will be able to describe combined heat and power plant installations including district heating schemes and evaluate the simple payback period for a proposed installation. Co-requisite: EE59 EE59 POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN Basic structure of power systems, recent trends and innovations in power systems, complex power, per-unit quantities, transmission line parameters, network modeling and calculations, load flow studies, short circuit calculations, use of computer software for simulation. At the end of the course the students will have a thorough knowledge on the concepts of power systems. They will be able to discuss the components, characteristics, and protection of power systems. They will have an understanding of such systems and the ability to apply a systems approach to electrical engineering problems. Prerequisite: EE50 ECE31 ELECTRONICS 1 (ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS) This course provides an introduction to quantum mechanics of solid state electronics; diode and transistor characteristics and models (BJT) and (FET); diode circuit analysis and applications; transistor biasing; small signal analysis; large sign analysis; transistor amplifiers; Boolean logic; and transistor switch. The students are expected to solve electronic problem sets on BJT and FETs wherein they will apply the tools of solving circuit systems. This will allow them to construct a circuit that utilizes a transistor to function as a switch or as an amplifier and apply the tools and skills gained from solving circuit problems to Electronics, as being their majoring course. Prerequisites: PHY2E, MA12E Co-requisite: ECE31 (Lab) ECE32 ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS ANALYSIS & DESIGN Provide an advance knowledge and understanding in electronic amplifiers specifically using BJT and FET. It also deals with frequency response of the system. Multi-stage amplifiers and different compound configurations will also be considered. The students are expected to fully understand the function of BJT and FET in amplifier circuits. Be able to submit specific circuit that utilizes BJTs and FETs, Use multisim or other related software to simulate the frequency response of a single stage amplifier. Be able to design a multi-stage amplifier. Prerequisite: ECE31 ECE41 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION This course portrays the basic elements of electronic communications, discusses the heart of communication that is the oscillators, the noise and its effects and noise calculations. It explains in detail the kind of modulation techniques AM, FM & PM, circuit block diagrams of transmitters and receivers and their operations. It cites the importance of standardization of frequency allocation. Given an overview to an AM broadcasting, the components of an AM broadcasting station and the consideration of putting up a Station are discussed. At the end of the semester, the student must be able to understand the following amplitude modulation, mathematical description and spectral analysis of DSB -TC, DSB-SC, VSB, and QAM. Angle modulation, mathematical description, spectral analysis and modulation and demodulation. Introducing sampling theorem and its practical aspects, time division multiplexing, pulse modulation and demodulation. Prerequisite: ECE32, MATH17 ECE45 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS This coursecovers theoryand operating characteristics of electronic devices and control circuits for industrial processes; industrial control applications; electronics instrumentation; transducers; data acquisition system, power supply and voltage regulator. At the end of the semester, the students are expected to fully understand the main components of the power supply and their functions. Enable the students to acquire knowledge on the application of switching devices such as phase and power control. Work with related laboratory experiments that illustrate the characteristics and operation of electronic devices studied in the course. Design, construct and submit projects that demonstrate the application of any of the thyristors covered in this course. Gain a basic introduction to robotics. Prerequisite: ECE32

11 ECE46 4 units LOGIC CIRCUITS AND SWITCHING THEORY A detailed study and understanding on the basic building blocks of computer, digital and related application systems. This course deals with numbers systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, minimization of Boolean functions, combinational circuits and sequential circuits. The students are expected to know the importance of algebraic and logical operation in digital circuits. Be confident in the manipulation of algebraic and logical expressions. Have a basic foundation/ knowledge of logical circuit designing. Design and construct a digital circuit using the logic gates. Submit a sequential circuit with output simulated by any related logic software. Prerequisite: ECE32 ECE53 MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEM This course covers the following topics: microcontroller and microprocessor organization; microcomputer architecture; microcontroller and microprocessor programming; bus standards and interfacing; microcontroller and microprocessor development systems, and other tools for design. Aftercompletingthiscourse,thestudentmustbe able to know how a microcontroller or a/microcontroller operates and how a complete system is assembled, to know the concepts on microcontroller or microprocessor and design principles common to all. The student will be able to differentiate various microprocessors and microcontroller, and the advantages and disadvantages of some specific microprocessors or microcontrollers. Students will have the ability to look at the tools available to efficiently design a system from a development system to in circuit emulation. Each student will be able to acquire the necessary skills to assemble, troubleshoot, and interface the system to the outside world. Project design and implementation at the end of the course is a requirement. Prerequisite: ECE46 TECHNICAL ELECTIVES EELEC 1 MACHINE AUTOMATION AND PROCESS CONTROL This course deals with the principles and operations of the different pneumatic and process control; electro pneumatics controls; programmable logic controllers in power and manufacturing systems; human machine interface. At the end of the course the students will have a thorough understanding of the principles of pneumatics and electro pneumatics controls. They will have acquire sufficient knowledge and skills in the design of controls using PLC in power and manufacturing plants. Prerequisite: GE 17 EELEC 2 Power System Economics This course deals with the principles and analysis of power system planning; power system reliability; economic operation of a power system; power quality and demand side management. At the end of the course the students will have thorough understanding of the economic distribution of the output of a plant between generators, or units within the plant. They will be able to discuss a method used in economic scheduling of plant outputs for a given loading. They will also be able to express transmission loss as a function of the outputs of various plants. Prerequisite: 5th year standing EELEC 3 Power System Protection Covers the principles in the protection of transmission lines, transformers, alternators, and buses; protective relaying; surge protection in power systems; high voltage insulation engineering. At the end of the course the students will be able to understand the aspects of power system protection. They will have acquire knowledge and skills to select, apply, and operate protection systems. They will also be able to demonstrate relay coordination in transmission and distribution system. Co-requisite: EE 59 EELEC 4 Advance Power System Design This course covers the design of transmission and distribution systems; CAD in power system analysis and design; system protection design. At the end of the course the students will be able to identify the different parts of a power system and explain their functions. They will be able to state the advantages of using high voltage in the transmission of electric power, discuss the different parts of a distribution system and their characteristics, and demonstrate the use of CAD in the analysis and design of transmission and distribution systems. Co-requisite: EE 59