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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Provide graduates with a strong commitment to lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional growth.
  4. 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:

Program Core Courses75
Program Concentration Courses including Electives18
Mathematics and Science Courses9
General Studies Courses18
Total Credit Hours120
Electrical Engineering Core Courses
Required Credits: 75
EGN 1003Engineering Workshop and Solid Modeling3
ELE 1253Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering 3
ELE 1203Digital Circuits3
EGN 1273Applied Programming for Engineers3
ELE 2123Electronics : Semiconductors & Transistors3
ELE 2113Electrical Circuit Analysis3
ELE 2603Instrumentation and Control3
EGN 2113Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineers 3
ELE 2903Sophomore Design Project3
ELE 2233Three-Phase Circuits and Electrical Energy Conversion3
MTE 3223Industrial Automation: System Design & Implementation3
EGN 2213Project Management for Engineers3
ELE 3143Electrical Installations: Design to Implementation3
ELE 3133AC Electrical Machines3
ELE 3153Signals and Systems3
MTE 3123Microcontrollers: Programming and Application Design3
ELE 3913Electrical Junior Design Project3
ELE 3233Power Systems: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution3
ELE 3223Electronics: Amplifiers, Filters & Oscillators3
ELE 3253Communication systems3
MCE 3213Control Systems and SCADA Solutions3
EGN 4816Apprenticeship I 6
EGN 4826Apprenticeship II 6
6
Mathematics and Science Required Courses
Required Credits: 9
PHY 1103Physics of Mechanics and Motion3
MTH 1163Engineering Mathematics I3
MTH 1263Engineering Mathematics II3
General Studies
Required Credits: 18
AES 1003Emirati Studies3
LSC 1103Professional Written Communication3
LSC 1503Professional Spoken Communication3
ELE 1133Electrical Sustainability Design Project3
EGN 2203Introduction to Data Science3
EGN 3113Artificial Intelligence3
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

ELE 4103Computer Vision3
ELE 4643Intelligent Systems3
ELE 4913Electrical Capstone Design Project I3
ELE 4923Electrical Capstone Design Project II3

Concentration Electives:
ELE 4303Pattern Recognition3
ELE 4123Speech Processing3
ELE 4313Digital Image Processing3
ELE 4413Intelligent Embedded Systems3
ELE 4633Digital Control Systems3
ELE 4863Special Topics in Electrical Engineering3
EGN 4863Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality3

Concentration Name: Telecommunications Engineering Technology
Total Credit Hours: 18
Concentration Curriculum:

Concentration Code: TEL

ELE 4163Mobile and Satellite Communications3
ELE 4173Optical Communications3
ELE 4913Electrical Capstone Design Project I3
ELE 4923Electrical Capstone Design Project II3

Concentration Electives:
ELE 4183Wireless Communication3
ELE 4263Digital Signal Processing3
ELE 4273Data Communication and Networks3
ELE 4283Antennas and Propagation3
ELE 4193Microwave and RF design3
ELE 4293Space Technology3
ELE 4863Special Topics in Electrical Engineering3

Concentration Name: Power and Sustainable Energy
Total Credit Hours: 18
Concentration Curriculum:

Concentration Code: PSE

ELE 4133Power Electronics and Machine Drives3
ELE 4143Smart Grids and Sustainable Electricity Systems3
ELE 4913Electrical Capstone Design Project I3
ELE 4923Electrical Capstone Design Project II3

Concentration Electives:
EGN 4333Renewable Energy Systems3
ELE 4803Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology 3
ELE 4343Advanced Power Systems3
ELE 4353System Protection and Coordination3
ELE 4383Electrical Maintenance Operation3
ELE 4293Space Technology3
ELE 4863Special Topics in Electrical Engineering3
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

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Credit 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 Hours15
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 Hours15
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 Hours15
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 Hours15
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 Hours15
Semester 6
ELE 3913 Electrical Junior Design Project 3
ELE 3233 Power Systems: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution 3
ELE 3223 Electronics: Amplifiers, Filters & Oscillators 3
MCE 3213 Control Systems and SCADA Solutions 3
ELE 3253 Communication systems 3
 Credit Hours15
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 Hours15
Semester 8
ELE 4923 Electrical Capstone Design Project II 3
EGN 4826 Apprenticeship II 6
Concentration Electives 1 3
Concentration Electives 2 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120