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Semester 1
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EE 100: Electric Circuits (3+1)
Historical development: charge, current, potential difference. Current-voltage relationship for
resistance, inductance, and capacitance. Constant voltage and constant current sources.
Kirchoffs Laws: Loop and node equations, Thevenin and Nortons theorems, Concept and use of
duality. First order differential equations. Determination of current and voltage in R-L and R-C
circuits. Sinusoidal Current: Complex numbers and phasor notation. Concept and handling of
phasor impedance. Lagging and leading currents and voltages. RMS and average values in
general and for sinusoids. Complex power. Power factor and correction, Maximum power
transfer theorem.
Textbook:

The Analysis and Design of Linear Circuits, by Ronald E. Thomas, Albert J. Rosa,
Gregory J. Toussaint, John Wiley, 6th Edition, 2009.
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EE 101: Electrical Workshop Practice (0+1)
The objective is to familiarize students with basic practices in electrical, machine, fitting,
carpentry, and foundry shops. The skills in using machines, equipment, tools, and measuring
instruments is developed. Safe handling of machines and tools is emphasized. Other topics
include: Use of wire gauges; Earthing and testing with Megger meter; Industrial, domestic and
auto wiring design; Jointing wires and cables; Transformer and motor winding; PCB design,
fabrication and soldering.
Textbook:

1) Workshop Technology, W.A.J. Chapman, 4E, Elsevier Butter-worth

Heinemann, 1972.
2) Electrical Workshop: A Textbook, by R.P. Sing, 2E, International Publishing
House, 2008.
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HU 100: Communication Skills (0+2)
Overview of tense system; Principles of grammar, Common idiomatic language, Common usage
problems and grammatical errors. Understanding gist; Structure and vocabulary. Speaking and
listening skills; Critical reading; Criticism of the text; Agreeing, disagreeing, persuasion and
counter-argument techniques; Turn taking and class decorum. Modern conventions of electronic
media. Presentations; Signaling devices and paralanguage; Pronunciation problems. Recent
twists in communication skills. Classroom communication drills for a variety of situations.
Textbook:

Business Communication: Making Connections in a Digital World, by Lesikar,

12E, MGH, 2010.
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IS 100: Islamic Studies/Ethics & Pakistan Studies (2+0)

Islamic Studies (Muslims): Fazail-e-Quran: Compilation of Quran, Surah Almaida (v1-26). Halal
and Haram, Relations with Muslims and Non Muslims, Rights of Non Muslims. Surah Al-Furqan
(V63-77). Importance of Unity of Muslim Umah. Importance of Sunah; Hadid; types of Hadid
(Mutwater, Mushhoor, Aziz, Ghareeb).
Tauheed: Argument for the oneness of Allah, impact of Tuheed on human life , Verser about
Tuheed, Surah Ambia (V22). Surah Albaqrah (V163, V264). Concept of Abadat ( Salat, Soom,
Zakat, Haj and Jehad. Concept of Resalat and prophet hood, Need for prophet, Characteristics of
a prophet. Life of the prophet (Seerat) as embodiment of Islamic Ideology. Faith in the hereafter
(Akhrat). Rights of Woman in Islam.
Ethics (Non-Muslims): Philosophical & Psychological aspects of Ethics. Types of Ethics.
Religion 's superiority on Ethics Revealed books. Hinduism & Judaism. Ethics in building of
character Some selected Quranic verses. Comparative Ethics of religions concept qf one God
indifferent religions. Simple living and honesty. Concepts in Buddhism & spread of Buddhism.
Personal habits and ethics, some Quranic verses.
Pakistan Studies: Foundation of Pakistan; Early advent of Islam and notes on different
personalities Events up to Mujahid Movement. Aligarh movement. Sindh Madrassa. Khilafat
movement. Various other movements for Pakistan freedom. 1947 Events. Role of women &
students in freedom movement, early difficulties faced by the new country. Hyderabad &
Junagarh Kashmir. Geographical boundaries, industry & mineral wealth of Pakistan.
Textbook:
Pakistan Studies by Muhammad Ikram Rabbani, Urdu Bazar publishers, 2005.
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MA 100: Mathematical Foundations of Electrical Engineering (3+0)
The main objective of the course is to introduce differentiation and integration techniques. The
topics covered include: Functions and Limits, Differentiation, Applications of Derivatives,
Integration, Techniques of Integration, Applications of Definite Integrals, Infinite Sequences and
Series.
Textbook:

University Calculus: Elements with Early Transcendentals, by Joel Hass, Maurice

D. Weir, George B. Thomas, AW, 2009 (Single Variable: Chapters 1 to 7)
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PH 100: Applied Physics (2+1)
Waves and wave equation, Reflection and transmission, Interference, Standing waves, Sound
waves, Doppler effect, Magnetics, Force on an electric charge moving in a magnetic field, Hall
effect, Ray model of light, Reflection and refraction, Snells law, Total internal reflection and
fiber optics, Ray tracing and thin lens magnification equation, Combination of lenses, Lenses in
cameras, Wave versus particle, Huygens principle and diffraction, Huygens principle and law of
refraction, Youngs double slit experiment, Interference in thin films, Diffraction by double slit,
Circular apertures, Spectrometer, Polarization and Liquid crystal displays (LCD), Potential
energy diagrams for molecules, Weak bonds, Bonding in solids, Free electron theory of metals,
Semiconductors and doping, Structure and properties of the nucleus, Radioactivity, Alpha decay,
Beta decay, Gamma decay, Conservation of nucleon number, Detection of radiation.
Textbook:

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, by Douglas C. Giancoli, 4E, PH, 2009.
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Semester 2
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EE 110: Circuit Analysis and Design (3+1)
Solution of R-L-C circuits. Higher order differential equations. Laplace transform and related
theorems. Transform of signals involving generalized functions. Convolution. Impedance
functions and network theorems. Two-port parameters. Frequency response. Magnitude and
phase plots. Parts of network functions. Real and imaginary parts as a function of frequency.
Fourier series, trigonometric and exponential forms, signal spectra and Fourier transform.
Relationship between Laplace and Fourier transforms.
Textbook:

The Analysis and Design of Linear Circuits, by Ronald E. Thomas, Albert J. Rosa,
Gregory J. Toussaint, John Wiley, 6th Edition, 2009.
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EE 111: Semiconductor Devices (3+1)
Examples of Electronic Systems; Basic physics of semiconductors, p-n junction as a diode; p-n
junction forward bias; p-n junction reverse bias; Zener diodes, Zener breakdown; Physics of
bipolar transistors; Bipolar amplifiers: Physics of MOS transistors; CMOS amplifiers.
Textbook:

1) Fundamentals of Microelectronics, by Behzad Razavi, John Wiley, 2008.

2) Microelectronic Circuits, by Adel Sedra and Kenneth Smith, OUP, 2010.
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EE 130: Computer Fundamentals (3+1)
Fundamentals of computer hardware and software, introduction to programming in C. Data
types, Input and output operators, Arithmetic operators, operator precedence. Relational
operators, Conditional statements, if, if-else, switch statements. Loop statements, for, while, dowhile statements, functions, arrays. Initializing and processing arrays. Multidimensional arrays
Textbook:

1) Programming in C, 3/e, by Stephen Kochan, John Wiley, 2005.

2) Java Foundations: Introduction to Program Design and Data Structures,
2E, by Lewis, DePasquale, and Chase, AW, 2010.
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CH 100: Applied Chemistry (2+1)
Chemical bonding, Molecular reaction dynamics, Equilibrium reactions, Oxidation-reduction
and precipitation reactions, Electrochemistry and Electrochemical sensors, Electrochemical
extraction and purification of metals, Doping, Energy density, Battery discharge characteristics,
Fuel cells, Principles and applications of transition metal chemistry, Radioactivity and nuclear
energy, Organometallic chemistry, Photochemistry, Structure of organic molecules, Biochemistry
and Biomedical applications.

Textbook:

1) Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation, by Zumdahl and DeCoste, 7E, Brooks

Cole, 2010.
2) Electrochemistry, by Carl H. Hamann, Andrew Hamnett and Wolf Vielstich,
Wiley, 1998.
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HU 101: Technical Writing (2+0)
Introduction to technical writing; Difference between technical and creative writing;
Project/thesis/report writing; Technical terminology; APA, MLA, and IEEE writing styles;
Bibliography writing; Eliminating jargon, redundancy; Planning and Organization, Style and
register, Use of proper English in technical writing; CV writing, office correspondence, writing
minutes of meetings; Examination answering; Note taking; Research proposal writing;
Modifying Techniques, Hypothesis building; Writing articles and research papers; Plagiarism and
self-plagiarism.
Textbook:

Handbook of Technical Writing, by Gerald J. Alred, Charles T. Brusaw and Walter

E. Oliu, 9E, St. Martin's Press, 2008.
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MA 101: Multivariable Calculus (3+0)
Vectors and the geometry of space, Vector-Valued functions and motion in space, Partial
derivatives, Multiple integrals in vector fields.
Textbook:

University Calculus: Elements with Early Transcendentals, by Joel Hass, Maurice

D. Weir, George B. Thomas, AW, 2009. (Multivariable: Chapters 8 to 13)
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Semester 3
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EE 210: Analog Electronic Circuits (3+1)
Op-Amp-based circuits, Cascode stages and current mirrors, Differential amplifiers, Frequency
response, Feedback topologies, Output stages and power amplifiers, Analog filters, Digital
CMOS circuits.
Textbook:

1) Fundamentals of Microelectronics, by Behzad Razavi, John Wiley, 2008.

2) Microelectronic Circuits, by Adel Sedra and Kenneth Smith, OUP, 2010.
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EE 230: Data Structures (3+1)
Mathematical Tools, Recursion, Algorithm Analysis, Big-Oh and other measures, Abstract Data
Types, Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees: Binary Search Tree, Hashing: Separate chaining, Open
Addressing, Rehashing, Priority Queues, Sorting: Insertion Sort, Shellsort, Heapsort, Mergesort,
Quicksort, Graph Algorithms: Shortest Path algorithms.

Textbook:

1) Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in C, by Mark Allen Weiss, 2E,

Pearson, 1998.
2) Java Foundations: Introduction to Program Design and Data Structures,
2E, by Lewis, DePasquale, and Chase, AW, 2010.
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EE 270: Digital Logic Design (3+1)
Numerical Representation, Digital and Analog Systems, Digital Circuits/Logic Circuits, Binaryto-Decimal Conversions, Decimal-to-Binary Conversions, Hexadecimal Number System, OR
Operation with OR Gates, AND Operation with AND Gates, NOT Operation, Describing Logic
Circuits Algebraically, Implementing Circuits from Boolean Expressions, NOR Gates and
NAND Gates, DeMorgan7s Theorems; Combinational Logic Circuits: Sum-of-Products Form,
Simplifying Logic Circuits, Algebraic Simplification, Designing Combinational Logic Circuits,
Karnaugh Map Method, Enable/Disable Circuits; Flip-Flops and Related Devices: Clocked S-R
Flip-Flop, Clocked J-K Flip-Flop, Clocked D Flip-Flop, D Latch (Transparent Latch),Flip-Flop
Applications, Data Storage and Transfer, Frequency Division and Counting; Digital Arithmetic:
Operations and Circuits, Addition/Subtraction/Multiplication/Division in the 2's-Complement
System; Parallel Binary Adder, Design of a Full Adder; Counters and Registers: Asynchronous
(Ripple) Counters, Synchronous (Parallel) Counters; Integrated Circuit Registers; MSI Logic
Circuits: Decoders, Encoders, Multiplexers and Demultiplexers; ADC and DAC; Memory
devices.
Textbook:

1) Digital Systems: Principles and Applications, by Ronald Tocci, Neal Widmer,

Greg Moss, 10E, PH, 2007.
2) Digital Design: Principles and Practices, by John F. Wakerly, 4/E, PH, 2005.
3) Digital Design, by M. M. Mano and M. D. Ciletti, Prentice Hall, 4th Edition,
2006.
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IS 201: Islamic Studies/Ethics & Pakistan Studies (2+0)
Islamic Studies (Muslims): Ejaz-ul-Quran: Soorah Luqman , Greatness of Quran. Rights of
Parents, Tubleegh-e-din. Rules of Tafseer. Hadood, Taziraat: definitions of zina, Qazaf,
and Luan. The concept of Privacy in Islam.
Sunah: Compilation of Hadid, Siah Sittah and its compilation. Politics is Islam, Concept of
nation in Islam. Khilaphet, Jehad: Psychology of Jihad, Types of Jihad, Importance of Jihad,
Comparison of the religions of the world. Aswa-e-Husna Human rights in Islam, Justice. Rights
of wives in Islam.
Ethics (Non-Muslims): Good & Evil forces. Social pressure & ethics. Rights & responsibilities
of man. Crime & punishment. Islamic teaching & life & teachings of prophet Mohammad (peace
be upon him). Main points of the Holy Quran. Some Quranic verses.
Pakistan Studies: Creation of Pakistan, Difficulties faced by the nations after independence.
Resources of Pakistan: Agriculture, Industry, Human resources and Education. Islamic
Government, Pakistan and Islamic world, Importance Pakistan is Islamic world. Establishment of
Muslim Block and Muslim Bank. Economic and Defence planning.
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MA 200: Differential Equations (3+0)
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Some Basic Mathematical Models; Direction Fields, Classification of Differential Equations,

First Order Differential Equations, Second Order Linear Equations, Higher Order Linear
Equations, Series Solutions of Second Order Linear Equations, The Laplace Transform, Systems
of First Order Linear Equations, Numerical Methods, The Runge-Kutta Method, Nonlinear
Differential Equations and Stability, Partial Differential Equations and Fourier Series.
Textbook:
Elementary Differential Equations, by Boyce and Diprima, 9E, John Wiley, 2009.
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ME 200: Applied Thermodynamics (2+0)
Introduction and Basic Concepts, Energy Conversion and General Energy Analysis, Properties of
Pure Substances, Energy Analysis of Closed Systems, Mass and Energy Analysis of
Control Volumes, The Second Law of Thermodynamics, Entropy, Energy: A Measure of
Work Potential, Gas Power Cycles, Vapor and Combined Power Cycles, Refrigeration.
Air-conditioning.
Textbook:

1) An Introduction to Thermal Physics, by Daniel V. Schroeder, AW, 1999.

2) Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, by Yunus Cengel (Author),
Michael Boles, 7E, McGraw-Hill, 2010.
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Semester 4
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EE 211: Electrical Instruments and Measurements (3+1)
This course provides and introduction to the basic principles & building blocks for the analysis &
design of Instrumentation systems for electrical / electronic and related physical measurements. It
covers the basis of measurements, factors affecting measuring errors. Measuring & indicating
instruments. Measurement of waveform, impedance and circuit parameters, RF and microwave.
Electronic system performance, noise and harmonic distortion . The design and construction of
essential measuring instruments, Oscilloscopes, DSO, Frequency Counters, Spectrum Analyzers,
Logic Analyzers, Signature Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Pulse Generators,
Arbitrary Waveform Generators. Introduction to advanced concepts, standard instrument busses,
virtual instrumentation. The concept of sensors, measurement of physical / chemical and other
phenomena critical to Electrical / Electronic engineering.
Textbook:

1) Digital and Analog Instrumentation, Testing and Measurement, by Nihal

Kularatna, Institute of Engineering and Technology, 2008.
2) Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Measurement, by I. Placko, Dominique,
ISTE Ltd, 2007.
3) Measurement and Instrumentation Principles, by Alen S. Morris, ButterworthHeinemann, 2001.
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EE 220: Signals and Systems (3+0)

The objective of the course is two fold: (a) to provide the student with a solid mathematical
foundation in complex variables and common engineering transforms and (b) to prepare the
student for graduate-level core courses in communication, control and signal processing by
giving the student a thorough working knowledge of these techniques. The topics covered
include: analysis of linear time invariant systems, Fourier series, continuous and discrete time
Fourier transform, Z-transform and Discrete Fourier Transform.
Textbook:

Signals and Systems, by Alan V. Oppenheim, Alan S. Willsky, and with S.

Hamid, 2E, PH, 1996.
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EE 250: Electric Machinery Fundamentals (3+1)
Introduction to Machinery Principles, Transformers, Introduction to Power Electronics, AC
Machinery Fundamentals, Synchronous Generators, Synchronous Motors, Induction
Motors, DC Machinery Fundamentals, DC Motors and Generators, Single-Phase and
Special-Purpose Motors.
Textbook:

Electric Machinery Fundamentals, by Stephen J. Chapman, 5E, McGraw-Hill,

2010.
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EE 271: Microprocessor Systems (3+1)
Microprocessor systems: bus structure, DMA and interrupts, microprocessor architecture,
memory an I/O ports, addressing modes, instruction set, microprocessor programming
techniques. Microcontrollers. Memory system design: CPU read/write timing, RAM and ROM
interface requirements, ad dress decoding and interfacing dynamic RAM. Interfacing: serial,
parallel, programmed and interrupt driven I/O, direct memory access and peripheral controllers,
programmable peripheral interface, universe synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter an
programmable interrupt controller, data communication standards.
Textbook:

The x86 PC: Assembly Language, Design, and Interfacing, by Muhammad Ali
Mazidi, Janice Mazidi, and Danny Causey, 5E, PH, 2009.
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BBA 200: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (2+0)
Fundamental principles of mental life and human behavior. Significance of psychology in
human relationships and self-understanding. Topics covered include evolutionary
psychology, neuropsychology, biological psychology, positive psychology, applied
psychology, careers, and multiculturalism and diversity.
Textbook:

1) Innovation and Entrepreneurship, by Peter F. Drucker, Harper, 2006.

2) Patterns of Entrepreneurship Management, by Jack M. Kaplan and Anthony
Warren, 3E, Wiley, 2009.
3) Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, by Norman
M. Scarborough, PH, 6E, 2010.
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MA 201: Linear Algebra (3+0)
The objective of the course is to introduce matrix theory and its underlying concepts with
application to engineering problems. The topics covered include: matrices, Gaussian elimination,
vector spaces, linear equations, orthogonality, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, similarity
transformations, Jordan canonical form and singular value decomposition.
Textbook:
Linear Algebra and Its Applications, by Gilbert Strang, 4E, Brooks Cole, 2005.
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Semester 5
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EE 300: System Engineering Management (3+0)
This practical introduction to systems engineering and analysis provides the concepts,
methodologies, models, and tools needed to understand and implement a total life-cycle
approach to systems and their analysis. Contents would address identification of a need and
extending that need through requirements determination, functional analysis and allocation,
design synthesis, evaluation, and validation, operation and support, phase-out, and disposal.
Improvement of systems currently in being, showing that by employing the iterative process of
analysis, evaluation, feedback, and modification, most systems in existence can be improved in
their affordability, effectiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Textbook:

1) System Engineering Management, by Benjamin S. Blanchard, 4/E, Wiley,

2008.
2) Systems Engineering and Analysis, by Benjamin S. Blanchard and Wolter
J. Fabrycky, 5/E, Prentice Hall, 2010.
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EE 311: Digital Electronic Circuits (3+1)
Transistor inverter design and analysis. Noise margin. Fan-out. Propagation delay. Switching
speed. Multiviberators: design and analysis of discrete astable, monostable and bistable circuits,
triggering circuits for mutiviberators, and Schmitt trigger, design of mutiviberator circuits with
op-ams. Precision timing circuits. Sweep generators. Detailed study of timer ICs and their
applications. Analogue and digital circuit interface with applications. Logic families and their
characteristics; DTL, TTL, ECL, I2L, and CMOS. Transfer characteristics; Fan-out, Speed, and
Power consumption. Introduction to the fabrication of digital microelectronic pMOS, nMOS,
CMOS, and BiCMOS circuits.
Textbook:

Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, by Robert L. Boylestad and Louis

Nashelsky, 10E, PH, 2008.
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EE 340: Control Systems (3+1)

Examples of electrical, mechanical and biological control systems. Open- and closed-loop
control Mathematical models. 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 locu 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. Sampled-data systems: z-transform, stability.
Textbook:
1) Control Systems Engineering, by Norman S. Nise, 5E, Wiley, 2007.
2) Automatic Control Systems, by Farid Golnaraghi and Benjamin C. Kuo, 9E,
Wiley, 2009.
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EE 351: Design of Electrical Machines (3+0)
Theoretical principles and techniques of electrical machine design. Design of rotating electrical
machines with step-by-step approach to machine design.
The course presents: Machine type definitions; different synchronous, asynchronous, DC, and
doubly salient reluctance machines. Analysis of types of construction; external pole, internal
pole, and radial flux machines. The properties of rotating electrical machines, including the
insulation and heat removal options. Methods for tackling, and solutions to, real design
problems. Rotor surface magnet permanent magnet machine and squirrel cage induction machine
design calculations.
Textbook:

Design of Rotating Electrical Machines, by Juha Pyrhonen, Tapani Jokinen, and

Valeria Hrabovcova, Wiley, 2009.
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EE 353: Power Generation and Transmission (3+0)
Transmission System Planning, Transmission Line Structures and Equipment, Fundamental
Concepts, Overhead Power Transmission, Underground Power Transmission and Gas-Insulated
Transmission Lines, Direct-Current Power Transmission, Transient Overvoltages and Insulation
Coordination, Limiting Factors for Extra-High and Ultrahigh Voltage Transmission: Corona,
Radio Noise, and Audible Noise, Symmetrical Components and Fault Analysis, Protective
Equipment and Transmission System Protection, Transmission System Reliability, Construction
of Overhead Lines, Sag and Tension Analysis.
Textbook:

1) Electrical Power Transmission System Engineering: Analysis and Design, by

Turan Gonen, 2E, CRC Press, 2009.
2) Electricity Power Generation: The Changing Dimensions, by Digambar M.
Tagare, JW, 2010.
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EE 380: Electromagnetic Theory (3+0)
This course provides a physical/mathematical understanding of electric and magnetic fields. The
behavior of all devices, circuits, and systems in electrical engineering is based on electric and
magnetic fields at the fundamental/physical level. Contents include: coordinate systems and
vector analysis. Electrostatic fields, Coulombs law, Gausss law, Divergence, Potential and
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energy, Dielectrics and conductors (metals) in electrostatic fields, Method of images, Boundary
conditions, Capacitance, Poissons and Laplaces equations, Boundary value problems. Electric
Currents: Current density, The Continuity Equation, Nature of direct current, Conduction in
metals and semiconductors, Ohms law, Power dissipation and Joules law. Resistance
calculations. Static magnetic fields: Biot-Savarts law and applications, Amperes Circuital law,
Curl, Vector magnetic potential, Magnetic materials, Boundary conditions, Inductance, Magnetic
energy. Magnetic forces and torques. Time-varying fields: Faradays law, Transformer emf and
motional emf, Displacement current, Maxwells equations in point and integral forms, Wave
equations and their solutions: the retarded potentials, Boundary conditions.
Textbook:

1) Engineering Electromagnetics, by William H. Hayt and J A Buck, 7E, McGH,

2005.
2) Engineering Electromagnetics, by Nathan Ida, 3E, Springer, 2010.
3) Field and Wave Electromagnetic, by David K. Cheng, 2E, AW, 1989.
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MA 320: Applied Probability and Statistics (3+0)
The course introduces students to the modeling, quantification, and analysis of uncertainty.
Topics covered include: formulation and solution in sample space, random variables, transform
techniques, simple random processes and their probability distributions, Markov processes, limit
theorems, and elements of statistical inference.
Textbook:

1) Introduction to Probability, by Dimitri P. Bertsekas, John N. Tsitsiklis, 2E,

Athena Scientific, 2008.
2) Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, by
Sheldon Ross, 4E, AP, 2009.
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Semester 6
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EE 321: Communication Systems (3+1)
The course covers basic principles of communication systems. The topics covered include:
Signals, Signal Space, Analysis and Transmission of Signals, Amplitude Modulations and
Demodulations, Angle Modulation and Demodulation, Sampling and Analog to Digital
Conversion, Principle of Digital Data Transmission, Random Processes and Spectral Analysis,
Performance Analysis of Modulated Communication Systems Under Noise.
Textbook:

Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems, by B. P. Lathi, 4E, OUP,

2009.
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EE 331: Operating Systems (3+0)
Operating-System Structures, Process Management, Threads, CPU Scheduling. Process
Synchronization, Deadlocks, Virtual Memory, File-System Interface and Implementation, Mass-

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Storage Structure, I/O Systems, Protection and Security, Distributed Systems, Special Purpose
Systems, Real-Time Systems, Linux System.
Textbook:

Operating System Concepts, by Abraham Silberschatz, Peter B. Galvin, Greg

Gagne, 8E, Wiley, 2009.
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EE 341: Mechatronics: Principles and Practice (3+0)
The course covers: Sensors and transducers, Signal conditioning, Pneumatic and hydraulic
actuation systems, Mechanical actuation systems, Electrical actuation systems, System models,
Dynamic responses of systems, System transfer functions, Frequency response, Closed-loop
controllers and Artificial intelligence issues.
Textbook:

1) Mechatronics: A Multidisciplinary Approach, by W. Bolton, 4E, PH, 2009.

2) Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, by David G.
Alciatore and Michael B. Histand, 3E, MGH, 2006.
3) Mechatronics System Design, by Devdas Shetty and Richard A. Kolk, 2E,
CL-Engineering, 2010.
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EE 354: Power Distribution and Utilization (3+1)
Load Characteristics, Application of Distribution Transformers, Design Considerations of
Primary Systems, Voltage Drop and Power Loss Calculations, Distribution System
Voltage Regulation, Distribution System Protection, Distribution System Reliability,
Electric Power Quality. Electric utilities.
Textbook:

1) Electrical Power Distribution System Engineering, by Turan Gonen, 2E, CRC

Press, 2008.
2) Understanding Today's Electricity Business, by Bob Shively and John Ferrare,
Enerdynamics LLC, 2010.
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EE 372: Digital System Design (3+1)
The course covers: Introduction to Digital Design Methodology, Review of Combinational Logic
Design and Fundamentals of Sequential Logic Design, Logic Design with Verilog, logic Design
with Behavioral Models of Combinational and Sequential Logic, Synthesis of Combinational and
Sequential Logic, Design and Synthesis of Datapath Controllers, Programmable Logic and
Storage Devices, Algorithms and Architectures for Digital Processors, Architectures for
Arithmetic Processors.
Textbook:

1) Advanced Digital Design with Verilog HDL, by Michael D. Ciletti, 2/E, PH,
2010.
2) Digital Design, by Morris Mano and Michael D. Ciletti, 4E, PH, 2007.
3) Digital Design: Principles and Practices, F. Wakerly, 4E, PH, 2005.
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EE 381: Optical Circuits and Systems (3+0)
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Review of optics and lightwave propagation. Introduction to communication systems. Optical

waveguides. Integrated optic waveguide. Dispersion and distortion effects. Single-mode and
multi-mode optical fibres. Attenuation characteristics. Practical configurations. Light sources.
Light emitting diodes. Laser operation. Laser diodes. Coupling considerations. Optical
amplifiers. Light detectors. Photoelectric effects. PIN photodiodes. Avalanche photodiodes.
Receiver circuits. Modulation. Analogue modulation formats. Digital modulation formats.
Subcarrier techniques and multiplexing. Harmonic distortion and intermodulation. Noise and
detection. Thermal and shot noise effects. Signal-to-noise ratios for digital and analogue systems.
Thermal-noise limited and Shot-noise limited systems. Receiver design. System design.
Analogue and digital point-to-point link design. Fibre distribution networks. Optical storage
concepts. Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Compact Disc, DVD and other optical
storage.
Textbook:
Fiber Optic Communications, by J.C. Palais, 5E, PH, 2004.
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EE 382: Applied Electromagnetics (3+0)
Plane EM waves: TEM waves, Polarization, Plane waves in lossless and lossy media, Flow of
EM power, Normal and oblique incidence at planar boundaries between different media,
Applications of plane EM waves. Applications of EMs: The Electromagnetic Spectrum and a
brief overview of the applications in the different frequency regimes, A brief look at RF and
Microwave engineering, Overview of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), EMC in VLSI
chips package design, Scattering of EM waves and some example applications, Applications in
Nanotechnology (Nanophotonics, etc.), Remote sensing: propagation, emission, and scattering of
EM waves in the atmosphere and interaction with the atmosphere.
Textbook:

1) Engineering Electromagnetics, by Nathan Ida, 3E, Springer, 2010.

2) Field and Wave Electromagnetic, by David K. Cheng, 2E, AW, 1989.
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MA 332: Discrete Mathematics (3+0)
This course presents not only the major themes of discrete mathematics, but also the reasoning
that underlies mathematical thought. Students develop the ability to think abstractly as they study
the ideas of logic and proof, set theory, graph theory, number theory, discrete analysis, algorithm
analysis, recursion, computability, automata, cryptography, combinatorics, and game theory.
Textbook:

Discrete Mathematics with Applications, by Susanna S. Epp, 4E, Brooks Cole,

2010.
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MA 352: Scientific Computing (3+0)
This course presents a broad overview of numerical methods for solving all the major problems
in scientific computing, including Linear and Nonlinear Equations, Linear Least Squares,
Eigenvalue Problems, Nonlinear Equations, Optimization, Interpolation, Numerical Integration
and Differentiation, Initial Value Problems for Ordinary Differential Equations, Boundary Value
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Problems for Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Fast Fourier
Transform, Random Numbers generators.
Textbook:

Scientific Computing: An Introductory Survey, by Michael T. Heath, 2E,

McGraw-Hill, 2002.
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Semester 7
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EE 410: Power Electronics (3+1)
Power Semiconductor Diodes and Circuits, Diode Rectifiers, Power Transistors, DC-DC
Converters, Pulse-width Modulated Inverters, Thyristors, Resonant Pulse Inverters, Multilevel
Inverters, Controlled Rectifiers, AC Voltage Controllers, Static Switches, Flexible AC
Transmission Systems. , Linear Regulated Power Supplies, DC Drives, AC Drives, Protection of
Devices and Circuits.
Textbook:

1) Introduction to Modern Power Electronics, by Andrzej M. Trzynadlowski,

2E, Wiley, 2010.
2) Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices and Applications, by Muhammad H.
Rashid, 3E, PH, 2003.
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EE 422: Digital Signal Processing (3+1)
This course provides a basic introduction to the theory of digital signal processing. The course
concentrates on signal analysis using Fourier transforms, linear system analysis, filter design and
effect of fixed word length on the design of filters. Matlab is used for Fourier analysis and
designing of digital filters.
Textbook:

Discrete-Time Signal Processing, by A V Oppenheim and R W Schaffer, 3E, PH,

2009.
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EE 432: Computer Networks (3+1)
Computer Networks and the Internet, Application Layer, Transport Layer, The Network Layer,
The Link Layer and Local Area Networks, Wireless and Mobile Networks, Multimedia
Networking.
Textbook:

Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, by J. Kurose and Ross, 5E, AW,

2009.
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EE 450: High Voltage Engineering (3+1)

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Generation of high voltages; Measurement of high voltages; Electrostatic fields and field stress
control; Electrical breakdown in gases; Breakdown in solid and liquid bielectrics; Nondestructive insulation test techniques; Overvoltages; Testing procedures and insulation
coordination; Design and testing of external insulation.
Textbook:

1) High Voltage and Electrical Insulation Engineering, by Ravindra Arora and

Wolfgang Mosch, Wiley, 2010.
2) High Voltage Engineering Fundamentals, by J. Kuffel, E. Kuffel and W. S.
Zaengl, 2E, Newnes, 2000.
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EE 451: Power System Analysis and Design (3+1)
Power Systems, Past, Present and Future Trends, Electric Utility Industry Structure, Computers
in Power System Engineering, Distributed Generation, Instantaneous Power in Single-Phase
ac Circuits, Complex Power, Power in Balanced Three-Phase Circuits, Transformer
Equivalent Circuits, Three-Phase Transformer Connections and Phase Shift, Balanced
Three-Phase Two-Winding Transformers, Three-Winding Transformers, Transmission-Line
Parameters, Power Flows, Solutions to Linear Algebraic Equations: Gauss Elimination,
Jacobi and Gauss-Seidel, Newton-Raphson; Power-Flow Problem, Power-Flow Solution by
Gauss-Seidel and Newton-Raphson methods.
Textbook:

Power Systems Analysis and Design, by J. Duncan Glover, Mulukutla S.

Sarma and Thomas Overbye, 4E, CL-Engineering, 2007.
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EE 452: Renewable Electrical Energy Systems (3+0)
The course covers topics such as distributed generation and its interconnection issues,
photovoltaics, solar-thermal energy, hydro power, fuel cells, wave energy and wind turbines.
Social, economic and environmental issues related with the renewable-energy technologies will
also be discussed.
Textbook:

Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems, by Gilbert M. Masters, Wiley,

2004.
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EE 474: VLSI Systems (3+1)
Digital devices, MOS Transistor Theory, CMOS processing technology, circuit delay and
power, Interconnects, Circuit simulation, combinational circuit design, Sequential
Circuit Design, Datapath subsystems, Array subsystems, special-purpose subsystems,
Design Methodology and Tools, Testing, Debugging, and Verification.
Textbook:

CMOS VLSI Design: A Circuits and Systems Perspective, by Neil Weste and
David Harris, 4E, AW, 2010.
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EE 475: Computer Architecture (3+1)

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Instruction set architectures; Pipelining; Memory systems; I/O systems; RISC architectures;
Multi-cores, multiprocessors and clusters; Parallel and distributed processing; Performance
Evaluation; Support for programming languages and operating systems.
Textbook:
Computer Organization and Design, by Hennessy and Patterson, 4E,
Kaufman, 2008.
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EE 482: Microwave Engineering (3+1)
Review of electromagnetic fundamentals, microwave network analysis, advanced impedance
matching techniques, resonators, power dividers, directional couplers, filters, microstrip
antennas, noise, and amplifier design.
Textbook:
Microwave Engineering, by David Pozar, 3E, Wiley, 2004.
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Semester 8
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EE 411: Industrial Electronics (3+1)
Electric heating: principles and applications, induction and dielectric heating. HF welding. Spot
welding control. Industrial control: speed control of DC, AC and servo motors, AC and DC
drives. Process control. Measurement of non-electrical quantities: temperature, displacement,
pressure, time, frequency. Digital industrial measuring systems. Ultrasonic generation and
application. X-ray applications in industry. PLCs: industrial control using PLCs. Data
acquisition, distributed control system in process industries.
Textbook:

1) Modern Industrial Electronics, by Timothy J. Maloney, 5E, PH, 2003.

2) Electric Motors and Control Systems, Frank Petruzella, Career
Education, 2009.
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EE 423 : Digital Communications (3+1)
(Pre-Requisite: Digital Signal Processing)
The course deals with the fundamental and practical aspects in the analysis and design of digital
communication systems. Topics covered are: the spectrum efficient digital modulation techniques
their comparison and detection techniques, channel coding principles, wireless communication
channel, cellular communication principles, communication link analysis, techniques used to
combat the channel impairments, overview of multiple access techniques and example wireless
communication systems.
Textbook:

1) Digital Communications: Fundamentals and Applications by Bernard Sklar,

Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition, 2001.
2) Principles of Digital Communication, by Robert G. Gallager, CUP, 2008.
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EE 433: Computer Algorithms (3+0)
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Big O, omega, and theta notation to give asymptotic upper, lower, and tight bounds on time and
space complexity of algorithms; Time complexity of recursively defined algorithms. Algorithm
design using the greedy, dynamic programming, divide-and-conquer and branch-and-bound
strategies. Hash tables, binary search trees, and graphs. Sequential search, binary search, O(N log
N) sorting algorithms, and fundamental graph algorithms including depth-first and breadth-first
search, single-source and all-pairs shortest paths, and minimum spanning tree algorithm.
Textbook:
Introduction to Algorithms, by Cormen et al, 3E, MIT Press, 2009.
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EE 434: Artificial Intelligence (3+0)
Introduction, Intelligent Agents, Solving Problems by Searching, Constraint Satisfaction
Problems, Logical Agents, Inference in First-Order Logic, Planning and Acting in the Real
world, Knowledge Representation, Quantifying Uncertainty, Probabilistic Reasoning, Making
Simple Decisions, Making Complex Decisions, Learning from Examples, Learning Probabilistic
Models, Reinforcement Learning.
Textbook:

Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig,

3E, PH, 2009.
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EE 453: Power System Operation and Control (3+1)
(Pre-Requisite: PSAnD)
Energy control center functions, state estimation and steady state security assessment techniques,
economic dispatch, optimal power flow, automatic generation control, and dynamic
equivalents.
Textbook:

1) Power Generation, Operation, and Control, by Allen Wood and Wollenberg,

2E, Wiley, 1996.
2) State Estimation in Electric Power Systems: A Generalized Approach, by A.
Monticelli, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1999.
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EE 454: Power System Protection (3+1)
(Pre-Requisite: PSAnD)
This course covers: Elements of Protection System; Relay Operating Principles; Current and
Voltage Transformers; Non-pilot Overcurrent Protection of Transmission Lines; Non-pilot
Distance Protection of Transmission Lines; Pilot Protection of Transmission Lines; Rotating
Machinery Protection; Transformer Protection; Bus, Reactor and Capacitor Protection; Power
System Phenomena and Relaying Considerations
Textbook:

1) Power System Relaying, by Stanley H. Horowitz and Arun G. Phadke, 3E,

Wiley, 2008.
2) Protective Relay Principles, by Anthony F. Sleva, CRC Press, 2009.

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EE 455: Power Plant Engineering (3+0)
The course is designed to provide the students knowledge about the performance, analysis,
evaluation and design of various conventional power plants. These plants will consist of coalfired steam power plants, gas-turbine power plants, combined-cycle power plants, nuclear power
plants and hydro-electric power plants.
Textbook:

Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, by John R. Lamarsh and Anthony J. Baratta,

3E, PH, 2001.

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EE 476: Wireless and Mobile Networks (3+1)
(Pre-Requisite: Computer Networks)
Air interference design: wireless medium characteristics, media access, and discussion of
physical layer issues; Wireless network operation: planning, mobility management, radio
resources, power management, and security; Implementation of cellular telephone and mobile
data networks based on CDMA, TDMA, and GSM; Key wideband local access technologies:
IEEE 802.11 WLANs, HIPERLAN, and connection-based voice-oriented WATM; Emerging
OFDM and Ultrawideband (UWB) technologies; Ad hoc networking, Bluetooth, and WPAN;
Wireless geolocation and indoor positioning techniques and systems.
Textbook:

Principles of Wireless Networks: A Unified Approach, by Kaveh Pahlavan, 2E,

Wiley, 2011.
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EE 483: Antennas and Propagation (3+1)
Review of electromagnetic fundamentals, linear wire antennas, loop antennas, antenna arrays
(linear, planer & circular), broadband dipoles, traveling wave antennas, broadband antennas, and
aperture antennas.
Textbook:

Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design, by Constantine A. Balanis, 3E, Wiley,

2005.
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