Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology
Program Mission
Prepare graduates to be successful as technicians and engineers, embracing innovation and discovery and striving for life-long learning and professional development in the field of Electrical Engineering Technology.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology program provides an excellent broad education to cater to the global UAE industry. The program graduates are trained to support power generation, transmission, distribution, and control of electric energy systems and related equipment. HCT Electrical engineers are trained to use state-of-the-art software and hardware to rapidly prototype and test potential product design. They gain experience in circuits, semiconductor devices, digital systems, programming, micro-controllers, power systems, industrial instrumentation, and system control. The Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum produces high-quality engineers known for productivity, timeliness, dedication, and competence in the workplace. Graduates have the ability to work logically, accurately and efficiently; to gather and use information effectively; and to continue enhancing their careers through lifelong learning. The program stresses the effective use of technology, information resources and engineering tools.
The program instills leadership qualities based on moral and ethical principles coupled with sound and rational judgment. Students are eligible for a one-year work experiential learning experience during their study.
Program Goals
The Program Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology program are to:
- Provide electrical engineering technology professionals with the technical knowledge and skills required by the industry to develop, design, and maintain electrical systems to the highest level of industry standards.
- Prepare graduates for a successful career as effective decision-makers with strong communication and teamwork skills and an understanding of global, ethical and social implications of the industry and electrical engineering technology profession.
- Provide graduates with a strong commitment to lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional growth.
- Provide graduates with leadership qualities and a commitment to contribute actively to achieving the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, an HCT graduate in Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology should demonstrate an ability to:
PLO1: Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Electrical Engineering Technology
PLO2: Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Electrical Engineering Technology
PLO3: Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
PLO4: Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes
PLO5: Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams
PLO6: Develop and evaluate a business plan to transform an engineering design (systems, products, services and solutions) into a business opportunity utilizing entrepreneurial skills and knowledge
Intelligent Systems and Automation Concentration
PLO7 C1: Design, develop, and implement intelligent and automated systems by integrating theoretical concepts with practical experience gained through industry apprenticeships.
Telecommunications Engineering Technology Concentration
PLO7 C2: Analyze and develop advanced communication technologies by applying engineering principles and hands-on skills acquired through industry apprenticeships.
Power and Sustainable Energy Concentration
PLO7 C3: Innovate and apply sustainable solutions in energy and power systems through problem-solving and collaboration with industry professionals during apprenticeships.
Completion Requirements
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits, including:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Program Core Courses | 75 | |
Program Concentration Courses including electives | 18 | |
Mathematics and Science Courses | 9 | |
General Studies course | 18 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Electrical Engineering Core Courses | ||
Required Credits: 75 | ||
EGN 1003 | Engineering Workshop and Solid Modeling | 3 |
ELE 1253 | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering | 3 |
ELE 1203 | Digital Circuits | 3 |
EGN 1273 | Applied Programming for Engineers | 3 |
ELE 2123 | Electronics : Semiconductors & Transistors | 3 |
ELE 2113 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | 3 |
ELE 2603 | Instrumentation and Control | 3 |
EGN 2113 | Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
ELE 2903 | Sophomore Design Project | 3 |
ELE 2233 | Three-Phase Circuits and Electrical Energy Conversion | 3 |
MTE 3223 | Industrial Automation: System Design & Implementation | 3 |
EGN 2213 | Project Management for Engineers | 3 |
ELE 3143 | Electrical Installations: Design to Implementation | 3 |
ELE 3133 | AC Electrical Machines | 3 |
ELE 3153 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
MTE 3123 | Microcontrollers: Programming and Application Design | 3 |
ELE 3913 | Electrical Junior Design Project | 3 |
ELE 3233 | 3 | |
ELE 3223 | Electronics: Amplifiers, Filters & Oscillators | 3 |
ELE 3253 | Communication systems | 3 |
MCE 3213 | Control Systems and SCADA Solutions | 3 |
EGN 4816 | Apprenticeship I | 6 |
EGN 4826 | Apprenticeship II | 6 |
6 | ||
Mathematics and Science Required Courses | ||
Required Credits: 9 | ||
PHY 1103 | Physics of Mechanics and Motion | 3 |
MTH 1163 | Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
MTH 1263 | Engineering Mathematics II | 3 |
General Studies | ||
Required Credits: 18 | ||
AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
LSC 1503 | Professional Spoken Communication | 3 |
ELE 1133 | Electrical Sustainability Design Project | 3 |
EGN 2203 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
EGN 3113 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
Note: To graduate, students need to complete at least one concentration worth 18 credits. |
Concentration Name: Intelligent Systems and Automation
Total Credit Hours: 18
Concentration Curriculum:
Concentration Code: ISA
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ELE 4103 | Computer Vision | 3 |
ELE 4643 | Intelligent Systems | 3 |
ELE 4913 | Electrical Capstone Design Project I | 3 |
ELE 4923 | Electrical Capstone Design Project II | 3 |
Concentration Electives:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ELE 4303 | Pattern Recognition | 3 |
ELE 4123 | Speech Processing | 3 |
ELE 4313 | Digital Image Processing | 3 |
ELE 4413 | Intelligent Embedded Systems | 3 |
ELE 4633 | Digital Control Systems | 3 |
ELE 4863 | Special Topics in Electrical Engineering | 3 |
EGN 4863 | Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality | 3 |
Concentration Name: Telecommunications Engineering Technology
Total Credit Hours: 18
Concentration Curriculum:
Concentration Code: TEL
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ELE 4163 | Mobile and Satellite Communications | 3 |
ELE 4173 | Optical Communications | 3 |
ELE 4913 | Electrical Capstone Design Project I | 3 |
ELE 4923 | Electrical Capstone Design Project II | 3 |
Concentration Electives:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ELE 4183 | Wireless Communication | 3 |
ELE 4263 | Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
ELE 4273 | Data Communication and Networks | 3 |
ELE 4283 | Antennas and Propagation | 3 |
ELE 4193 | Microwave and RF design | 3 |
ELE 4293 | Space Technology | 3 |
ELE 4863 | Special Topics in Electrical Engineering | 3 |
Concentration Name: Power and Sustainable Energy
Total Credit Hours: 18
Concentration Curriculum:
Concentration Code: PSE
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ELE 4133 | Power Electronics and Machine Drives | 3 |
ELE 4143 | Smart Grids and Sustainable Electricity Systems | 3 |
ELE 4913 | Electrical Capstone Design Project I | 3 |
ELE 4923 | Electrical Capstone Design Project II | 3 |
Concentration Electives:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
EGN 4333 | Renewable Energy Systems | 3 |
ELE 4803 | Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology | 3 |
ELE 4343 | Advanced Power Systems | 3 |
ELE 4353 | System Protection and Coordination | 3 |
ELE 4383 | Electrical Maintenance Operation | 3 |
ELE 4293 | Space Technology | 3 |
ELE 4863 | Special Topics in Electrical Engineering | 3 |
Description | Data |
---|---|
Total Required Credits | 120 |
Maximum Duration of Study | 6 years |
Minimum Duration of Study | 4 years |
Cost Recovery Program | No |
Program Code | BELET |
Major Code | ELE |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Year 1 | ||
---|---|---|
Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
ELE 1133 | Electrical Sustainability Design Project | 3 |
EGN 1003 | Engineering Workshop and Solid Modeling | 3 |
PHY 1103 | Physics of Mechanics and Motion | 3 |
MTH 1163 | Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
LSC 1503 | Professional Spoken Communication | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ELE 1253 | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering | 3 |
ELE 1203 | Digital Circuits | 3 |
EGN 1273 | Applied Programming for Engineers | 3 |
MTH 1263 | Engineering Mathematics II | 3 |
LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Year 2 | ||
Semester 3 | ||
ELE 2123 | Electronics : Semiconductors & Transistors | 3 |
ELE 2113 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | 3 |
ELE 2603 | Instrumentation and Control | 3 |
EGN 2113 | Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 4 | ||
ELE 2903 | Sophomore Design Project | 3 |
ELE 2233 | Three-Phase Circuits and Electrical Energy Conversion | 3 |
MTE 3223 | Industrial Automation: System Design & Implementation | 3 |
EGN 2213 | Project Management for Engineers | 3 |
EGN 2203 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Year 3 | ||
Semester 5 | ||
ELE 3143 | Electrical Installations: Design to Implementation | 3 |
ELE 3133 | AC Electrical Machines | 3 |
ELE 3153 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
MTE 3123 | Microcontrollers: Programming and Application Design | 3 |
EGN 3113 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 6 | ||
ELE 3913 | Electrical Junior Design Project | 3 |
ELE 3233 | 3 | |
ELE 3223 | Electronics: Amplifiers, Filters & Oscillators | 3 |
MCE 3213 | Control Systems and SCADA Solutions | 3 |
ELE 3253 | Communication systems | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Year 4 | ||
Semester 7 | ||
ELE 4913 | Electrical Capstone Design Project I | 3 |
EGN 4816 | Apprenticeship I | 6 |
Concentration Core 1 | 3 | |
Concentration Core 2 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 8 | ||
ELE 4923 | Electrical Capstone Design Project II | 3 |
EGN 4826 | Apprenticeship II | 6 |
Concentration Electives 1 | 3 | |
Concentration Electives 2 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |