ENGINEERS
Theory Cr Hrs, 3 Lab Cr Hrs, 0
Objectives
Introduce the basic concepts and engineering applications of probability and statistics
Course Contents
Set theory, basic concepts of probability, conditional probability, independent events, Baye's formula, discrete and continuous random variables, distributions and density functions, probability distributions (binomial, Poisson, hyper geometric, normal, uniform and exponential), mean, variance, standard deviations, moments and moment generating functions, linear regression and curve fitting, limits theorems, stochastic processes, first and second order characteristics, applications.
Recommended Books
1. Susan Milton and Jesse C Arnold, “Introduction to Probability and Statistics: Principles and Applications for Engineering and the Computing Sciences”,
McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 007246836, Latest Edition.
2. William Mendenhall and Terry Sincich, “Statistics for Engineers and the Sciences”, Prentice Hall, ISBN10: 0131877062, Latest Edition.
3. DeCoursey W., Statistics and Probability for Engineering Applications, Newness, Latest Edition.
4. Soong T. T., Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics for Engineers, John Wiley and Sons, Latest Edition.
3.
Major Engineering Core Courses (Breadth),
EE-311
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THEORY
Theory Cr Hrs, 3 Lab Cr Hrs, 0
Objectives
Introduce the concepts and mathematical methods to understand and analyze electromagnetic fields and waves.
Course Contents
Vector analysis, Coulombs law and electric field intensity, Gauss’s law, flux density and divergence, energy and potential, conductor dielectric and capacitance, Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations, steady-state magnetic field, magnetic forces, materials and inductance, time-varying fields and Maxwell’s equations, uniform plane waves.
Recommended Books
1. William Hayt and John A. Buck, “Engineering Electromagnetics”, McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 0073104639, Latest Edition.
2. Sadiku, Matthew N, “Elements of Electromagnetics”, Oxford University Press, ISBN: 0195103688, Latest Edition.
3. Electromagnetic Wave Theory, Kong J. A., Cambridge, Latest Edition.
EE-411
MICROPROCESSOR BASED SYSTEMS
Theory Cr Hrs, 3 Lab Cr Hrs, 1
Objectives
To acquaint the students with the architecture, programming, interfacing, and applications of microprocessors.
Microcontroller, single-chip microprocessor, an introduction to microcontrollers, the 8051 internal RAM and registers, the 8051 interrupts systems, the 8051 instruction set, other microcontrollers on the 8051 family, developing microprocessor-based products, Introduction to the design process, preparing the specification, developing a design, implementing and testing the design, regulatory compliance testing, design tool for microprocessor development.
Recommended Books
1. TBarry B. Brey, “The TIntel Microprocessors: 8086/8088, 80186/80188, 80286,
80386, 80486, Pentium, Pentium Pro Processor, Pentium II, Pentium III, Pentium 4T”, Prentice Hall, ISBN: T0131195069T,T Latest edition.T
2. Douglas V. Hall, “Microprocessor and Interfacing”, Tata McGraw-Hill, ISBN:
0070601674, Latest edition.
3. Han-Way Huang, “PIC Microcontroller: An Introduction to Software & Hardware Interfacing”, Thomson Delmar Learning, ISBN: 1401839673, Latest edition. 4. Muhammad Ali Mazidi, Janice Mazidi and Rolin McKinlay, “8051 Microcontroller
and Embedded Systems”, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 013119402X, Latest edition. 5. Microprocessors: Principles and Application, “Charles Gilmore, McGraw
Hill, Latest edition.
EE-315
INTRODUCTION TO POWER ENGINEERING
Theory Cr Hrs, 3 Lab Cr Hrs, 0
Objectives
This course is intended to give the students an understanding of electric power systems fundamentals and operation. Basic electrical terminology and concepts are explained in simple to understand terms with regard to design, construction, operations and maintenance of power plants substations and transmission and distribution lines. Basic electrical safety concepts are also included
Course Contents
Fundamentals of Electric Power:
Discussion of how natural resources such as coal, gas, water, solar, wind, etc., are converted into useable electrical energy.
Generation and Transmission :
The operation of generation plants, substations and transmission lines are explained plus how these systems work together to efficiently transport electrical power long distances.
Distribution and Utilization :
Power delivery to residential, commercial and industrial customers is explained including emergency backup generators.
Power System Protection :
Design concepts of power system protective relaying and coordination are explained for local and interconnected systems.
Power System Operation :
How electric power systems are monitored, controlled and operated under normal and abnormal conditions, including telecommunications.
Interconnection and Regulation :
The benefits of interconnected power systems and regulatory requirements of electric power systems are discussed.
Recommended Books, Electric Power System Basics by Steve Blume, Latest
Edition.
Guide to Electric Power Generation, 2P
nd
P
Edition, 2002, by Anthony J. Pansini and Kenneth D. Smalling, ISBN: 0881733970, The Fairmont Press Inc.
EE-412
LINEAR CONTROL SYSTEMS
Theory Cr Hrs, 3 Lab Cr Hrs, 1
Objectives
This course is aimed to build a comprehensive foundation in the analysis and design of control systems using classical and modern techniques. The course covers Signal flow graph, State variable approach, Root-locus analysis and design, Frequency response analysis and design, Discrete-time systems of digital control systems.
Course Contents
.Modeling of electrical, mechanical and biological control systems. Open and closed-loop control, 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 loci 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. Simulation and Controller design using Matlab.
Recommended Books
Linear Control Systems. McGraw-Hill, Katsushiko, Ogata, Latest Edition.
Course Contents
Continuous time and discrete time signals, periodic signals, even and odd signals, exponential and sinusoidal signals, the unit impulse and unit step functions, continues time and discrete time systems, linear time invariant (LTI) systems, difference equation, causality, BIBO stability, convolution and correlation, discrete time Fourier transforms, DFT and FFT algorithms, time and frequency characterization of signals and systems, the sampling theorem, aliasing, sampling the discrete time signals, z-transform, analysis and characterization of LTI systems using z-transform, case studies: communication systems and linear feedback systems.
Recommended Books
1. Signals and Systems, Oppenheim A. V., Willsky A. S. and Nawab S. H.,
Prentice Hall, (Latest Edition).
2. Signals, Systems and Transforms, Phillips C. L. and Parr J. M., Prentice Hall, (Latest Edition)
3. Fundamentals of Signals and Systems Using the Web and MATLAB, HKamenH
Ed. and HHeckH B., Prentice Hall, (Latest Edition)
4.
Inter-Disciplinary Engineering Courses
(Breadth),
ME-113
BASIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Theory Cr Hrs, 3 Lab Cr Hrs, 0
Objectives
The course is intended to give a thorough understanding of the basic mechanical engineering concepts.
Course Contents
Fundamental concepts and principles of mechanics, fundamental units, moments and couples, laws of equilibrium, free body diagrams; structures, frames and machines.
Fundamentals of dynamics: Applications of Newton's second law of motion, analysis of motion in two dimensional and three dimensional spaces, methods of energy and momentum, applications of dynamics to the engineering concepts, pulleys, chains, design of flywheel, bearings, mechanical power transmission, heat transfer.
Recommended Books
Engineering Mechanics Dynamics, Vol. 2 J. L. Merriam & L. G. Kraige, John & Wiley Sons, Latest Edition.