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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering / Communications Engineering

Program Mission: Prepare highly qualified female communications engineers with strong academic and professional competencies, equipped with research and leadership skills, capable of effectively engaging with modern technologies to work efficiently to keep pace with the evolving job market and contribute meaningfully to society.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

This program is set to prepare professional engineers qualified in all aspects of communications systems and computer networks. It enables them to enter directly into the labor market and keep up with the latest relevant technologies. Throughout this program, students will be provided with a solid scientific qualification in the technical skills required to design and implement communications networks and determine data traffic and security methods. Thus, Graduates will be able to perform maintenance and management operations for various network types, by effectively analyzing system problems and deducing optimal solutions.

Career opportunities

Female telecommunications engineers work in the design, installation, operation, maintenance, and development of wired and wireless communication devices and networks in the following areas: Fields of mobile communication across its various generations and types. Applications of automatic control and the security of civil and military communication networks. Fields of radio, television, and satellite broadcasting. Landline and mobile telephone networks using fiber-optic communication. Communication networks for banking, commerce, government, and distance e-learning. Marine and air navigation systems in ports and airports.

Program Information

College of Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Major Communications Engineering
Academic degree Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering / Communications Engineering
Language of instruction English
Duration 5 Years

Program Details

  1. Enhance the quality of education and learning for the communications engineering program to prepare distinguished graduates equipped with scientific theories, practical skills, competitive abilities, and a strong sense of professional ethics.
  2. Link scientific research with the requirements of sustainable development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and community needs.
  3. Promote community partnerships in communications engineering fields.
  1. K1 — Define knowledge of mathematical concepts including differential and integral calculus, probability, and statistics, along with their applications in the field of Communications Engineering.
  2. K2 — Recognize electrical engineering principles including processes, materials, techniques, and practices in the field of Communications Engineering.
  3. K3 — Identify specialized knowledge based on new developments related to the field of Communications Engineering.
  4. K4 — Integrate knowledge of research methodologies in reports and research related to the field of Communications Engineering.
  5. S1 — Apply Basic concepts, theories, and mathematical principles to solve complex problems related to the field of Communications Engineering.
  6. S2 — Conduct complex practical tasks and procedures related to Communications Engineering by applying advanced processes, techniques, tools, and instruments.
  7. S3 — Design a system, component, or process to solve Communications Engineering problems while considering realistic constraints (cultural, social, environmental, economic, health, and safety).
  8. S4 — Evaluate contemporary issues and problems in Communications systems, components, and processes using critical thinking and creative solutions in various complex contexts.
  9. S5 — Communicate effectively to demonstrate theoretical knowledge comprehension and specialized transfer of knowledge, skills, and complex ideas.
  10. V1 — Execute teamwork and leadership skills through creating a collaborative and inclusive environment while establishing goals to meet and planning tasks.
  11. V2 — Demonstrate commitment to professional and academic values and standards and ethical code of conduct as experts in the field of communications engineering.
  1. Knowledge of mathematical, scientific, and fundamental engineering sciences.
  2. Acquiring knowledge and a deep understanding of the technologies used in the field of communications engineering.
  3. Applying the acquired knowledge and concepts to solve problems and analyze and interpret the results.
  4. Utilizing equipment, tools, devices, and auxiliary means in the field of modern communications engineering.
  5. Conducting research and scientific studies and providing consultancy services in all areas of communications engineering.
  6. Continuously acquiring knowledge and keeping up with gradual progress in the fields of electrical engineering and communications engineering
  7. Understanding and monitoring responsibilities related to occupational safety, ethics, the environment, and economics.
  8. Collaborating effectively and professionally with colleagues, working within teams, and serving customers.
  9. Displaying leadership qualities, managing business, engineering project organization skills, and entrepreneurship.
  10. Enhancing and developing the engineering field, contributing to professional development, and serving the community.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One CS 110 Programming Language )1) 4 —
Level One ENG 101-1 English language (1) 3 —
Level One MATH 101 Calculus(1) 3 —
Level One PHYS 102 General Physics for Engineering (1) 4 —
Level Two ENG 102-2 English language (2) 3 ENG101-1OR ( ENG101AND ENG102 )
Level Two CHEM 103 General Chemistry for Engineering 4 —
Level Two MATH 103 Calculus (II) 4 —
Level Two PHYS 103 General Physics for Engineering (2) 4 PHYS102OR ( PHYS101TAND PHYS141T )
Level Three ENG 104 Academic Writing for Engineering 3 ENG102-2
Level Three ISE 205 Solid Mechanics 3 PHYS102AND ( MATH103OR MATH102TOR MATH103TOR MaSc103M )
Level Three MATH 205 Calculus (III) 4 MATH103TOR MATH103
Level Three MATH 242 Principles of Linear Algebra 3 MATH101OR MATH101T
Level Three MATH 265-1 Probability and Statistics for Engineering (1) 2 MATH103OR MATH103T
Level Four ECE 210 Electric Circuits (1) 3 MATH205AND PHYS103
Level Four ISE 201 Engineering Drawing 3 —
Level Four MATH 221 Differential Equations 3 MATH103OR MATH103TOR Math102OR MATH102T
Level Four MATH 265-2 Probability and Statistics for Engineering (2) 2 MATH265-1
Level Four ECE 200 Academic & Professional Communication for Engineering 3 ENG104
Level Five ECE 260 Digital Logic Circuit Design 4 MATH103TOR MATH103OR MATH102TOR MaSc102MOR MaSc103OR MaSc103MOR MaSc201OR MaSc203
Level Five ECE 270 Signals and Systems 3 ECE210OR ECE212
Level Five ECE 201 Programming Applications for Engineering 3 CS110OR CS110T
Level Five ECE 202 Engineering Mathematics 3 MATH221TOR MATH221OR MaSc221OR MaSc221M
Level Five ECE 211 Electric Circuits (2) 3 ECE210OR ECE212
Level Six BUS 353 Entrepreneurship 3 —
Level Six ECE 203 Introduction to Engineering Design 2 MATH103TOR MATH103
Level Six ECE 204 Probability and Random Processes 3 MATH265-2OR MATH265
Level Six ECE 220 Electromagnetics 4 ( ECE210OR ECE212 )AND ECE202
Level Six ECE 241 Electronics (1) 4 ECE211
Level Seven ECE 330 Control Systems 3 ECE270
Level Seven ECE 331 Electric Machines 3 ECE211
Level Seven ECE 371 Communication Systems 4 ECE270
Level Seven ECE 374 Digital Signal Processing 3 ECE270
Level Seven ISE 305 Engineering Economy 3 —
Level Eight ECE 372 Digital Communication Systems 3 ECE371AND ( ECE304OR ECE204 )
Level Eight ECE 373 Wireless Communications 3 ECE371AND ( ECE304OR ECE204 )
Level Eight ECE 380 Communication Networks 4 ECE371AND ( ECE304OR ECE204 )
Level Eight MATH 353 Introduction to Numerical Analysis 4 ( MATH103OR MATH103T )AND ( MATH242TOR MATH242 )AND ( CS110OR CS110T )
Level Nine ECE 491 Electrical Engineering Seminar 1 ( ECE330OR ECE372 )AND ( ECE331OR ECE351OR ECE380 )AND ( ECE344OR ISE406OR ECE373 )AND ( MATH353OR ECE333 )
Level Nine ECE 492 Capstone Design Project (1) 2 ( ECE344OR ECE351OR ECE372 )AND ( MATH353OR ISE406 )AND ( ECE331OR ECE333OR ECE380 )AND ( ECE330OR ECE373 )
Level Nine ISE 406 Engineering Management 3 ISE305
Level Nine ECE 475 Advanced Communications Lab 2 ECE372AND ECE373
Level Ten ECE 493 Capstone Design Project (2) 2 ECE492
Level Ten ECE 497 Co-op Training 6 ECE492AND ECE491AND ( ISE406OR ECE453 )

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
ECE 421 Antenna Theory and Design 4
ECE 476 Optical Communications 4
ECE 477 Introduction to Information Theory and Coding 3
ECE 478 Satellite Communications Systems 3
ECE 481 Wireless Sensor Networks 3
ECE 494 Undergraduate Research 3
ECE 496 Special Topics in Communication 3

Academic Credits