About curriculum

OVERVIEW OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

1.           Introduction

Addis Ababa Science and Technology University had a direct and reasonable connection with the Five-Year Growth and Transformation Plan (2010-2015) of the government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. As it was stated in the plan, the establishment of well institutionalized and strong science and technology universities and institutes of technology will serve as a cornerstone to build an economically developed and industrialized state of Ethiopia. As a result, AASTU was founded in 2011 under the Directive of the Council of Ministers No. 216/2011 by admitting the first batch of students which is around 2000 in November 2011.

Since 2015, AASTU has been following nationally harmonized undergraduate programs curriculum. Now, it is time to change the curriculum to meet the requirements of accreditation which consists of continuous quality improvements (CQI). In January 2016, the Ministry of Education (Education Strategy Center) developed a concept note to reform the education sector in accordance with the national vision and national development goals. Hence, one of the strategic plans proposed in the Ethiopian education road map has included common courses which account a total of 40 credit hours as a national requirement that led to the development of fundamental changes to the Ethiopian educational system.

In line with the given strategic direction of Ethiopian development, AASTU has a mission to be a problem solver of the industry, leading in the nation research, and delivering world-class education. To meet this mission, the university has given special attention to strengthen the academic sector by working towards accreditation of all undergraduate programs.

As a result of the above reasons, the university planned to revise the entire undergraduate program curriculum from the accreditation point of views. The goal of accreditation is to ensure the education provided by higher education to an acceptable level of quality. Therefore, this curriculum is developed based on the requirements of the Washington accord for engineering program accreditation.

1.1.            Vision and Mission of the University

Vision:

To be an internationally recognized and respected hub of science and technology with a strong national commitment and significant continental impact by 2030.

Mission:

  • Delivering world-class education and training in strategically prioritized science and technology disciplines based on national economic demand,
  • Conducting problem-solving applied researches to support the productivity and competitiveness of industries,
  • Serving as a center for knowledge and technological adaptation, innovation and transfer,
  • Building the technical and managerial capabilities of industries,
  • Building a national hub of science and technology
  • Background of the Program

This curriculum is developed to cater the demand of innovative, highly skilled, practice oriented, entrepreneur, and ethical manpower in the various fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering in five streams, namely, Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Power Engineering.

Students will have options to choose their stream/focus area from the above five fields of specializations after successfully completing their fourth year second semester. A successful graduate of the program will not only be globally competent but also have active and decisive role in local industries. It will promote industrialization by motivating staff and students and offering consultancy services for prospective investors and entrepreneurs in the stage of industrial setup.  

Moreover, this curriculum has special place in the history of the University in that it is designed according to the Washington Accord as an effort to accredit the entire Engineering program running in the University.

1.3.             Rationale of the program

Engineering in general and Electrical and Computer Engineering in particular is a highly dynamic field of study in which the rapid development of the technology doesn’t allow existing academic curricula untouched for a long time. Thus, to minimize the gap between the state-of-the-art and the existing content and to maintain the relevance and educational standard, there is always a need for curricula review.

This revision of the curriculum is done based on the Washington Accord requirements.  The basic rationale of this revision based on Washington Accord would equip our students to be internationally recognized graduates.

This newly revised Electrical and Computer Engineering degree program is a five years outcome-based program which includes national requirement courses, university specific requirement, industrial internship, integrated design project, and new trend in electrical and computer engineering that prepares graduates for professional engineering careers in areas such as communications, computing, control, electronics, and power systems. The education program provided is versatile and enables graduates to work in research, design, development, manufacturing, maintenance, quality control, technical support, consultation, and entrepreneurship.

2.           Structure of Undergraduate Programs

The duration of study for Electrical and Computer Engineering degree in regular programs is five years. The total credit hours requirement, as stated in the University Senate Legislation article 91, is from 185 to 190. The general structure of the program is as described in Figure 1 and the credit-hours for each semester is shown in Table 1.

Figure 1: General Structure of the Program

 

Table 1: Undergraduate regular programs credit-hours for each semester

Year

Semester

Five years program

Year I to Year III:

Semester I

·         A total of 17 to 20 Cr.hr course work

Semester II

·         A total of 17 to 20 Cr.hr course work

Year IV:

Semester I

·         A total of 17 to 19 Cr.hr course work

Semester II

·         A total of 17 to 19 Cr.hr course work

Summer

·         A total of 6 Cr.hr internship program 

Year V:

Semester I

·         A total of 17 to 20 Cr.hr course work (including integrated design project – group work)

·         Final year thesis – phase one (proposal preparation with P/F credit hour)

Semester II

·         A total of 15 to 19 Cr.hr course work (including final year project: phase two)

2.1.       Mission of the University

M-1: Delivering world-class education and training in strategically prioritized science and technology disciplines based on national economic demand,

M-2:    Conducting problem-solving applied research to support the productivity and competitiveness of industries,

M-3:    Serving as a center for knowledge and technological adaptation, innovation, and transfer,

M-4:    Building the technical and managerial capabilities of industries,

M-5:    Building a national hub of science and technology.

2.2.             Program Education Objective (PEO)

The program education objectives shall describe accomplishments that the five years program graduates are expected to achieve in the first 3 to 5 years after graduation. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has set the following program education objectives shown in Table 2.

Table 2: Program Education Objectives (PEO)

PEO

Statement

PEO-1

The graduates will become professional engineers.

PEO-2

The graduates will establish their own start-up companies.

PEO-3

The graduates will be employed in high-ranking companies and universities locally and internationally.

PEO-4

The graduates will be involved in research, design, and development works.

2.3.            Mapping of PEO and University Mission

            Table 3: Mapping of PEO with University Mission

      Mission

PEO

M-1

M-2

M-3

M-4

M-5

PEO1

 

 

PEO2

 

 

PEO3

   

 

PE04

   

 

2.4.            Program Outcomes (PO):

Engineering knowledge

  • PO1: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex mechanical engineering problems.

Problem analysis

  • PO2: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex mechanical engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

Design/ development of solutions

  • PO3: Design solutions for complex mechanical engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health, and safety, cultural, societal and environmental considerations.

Investigation

  • PO4: Conduct investigations of complex mechanical engineering problems using research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

Modern tool usage

  • PO5: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex mechanical engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations.

The engineer and society

  • PO6: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional mechanical engineering practice and solutions to complex mechanical engineering problems.

Environment and sustainability

  • PO7: Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of complex mechanical engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts.

Ethics

  • PO8: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

Individual and teamwork

  • PO9: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.

Communication

  • PO10: Communicate effectively on complex mechanical engineering activities with the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations and give and receive clear instructions.

Project management and finance

  • PO11: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multi-disciplinary environments.

 

Lifelong learning

PO12: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in, independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

2.5.            Mapping of PO and PEO

                      Table 5: Mapping of PO with PEO

      PEO

      PO

PEO1

PEO2

PEO3

PEO4

PO1

  

PO2

 

PO3

PO4

PO5

 

PO6

 

PO7

 

 

PO8

PO9

 

 

PO10

  

PO11

 

 

PO12

  

2.6.            Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirements for the undergraduate program are as stated in the Senate Legislation, article 78. Accordingly, admission to the undergraduate regular programs and CEP of AASTU is stated as follows:

2.6.1.      Admission requirements for undergraduate regular program

Admission to the undergraduate programs of AASTU shall be based on the completion of the preparatory and obtaining the necessary pass marks in the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (EHEEE) or equivalent academic achievements from foreign countries as well as our University entrance examination to be set by the MoSHE and/or AASTU.

2.6.2.      Admission requirements for undergraduate continuing education program

Admission to the undergraduate CEP of AASTU shall be based on the completion of the preparatory and obtaining the necessary pass marks in the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (EHEEE) or equivalent academic achievements from foreign countries as well as our University entrance examination to be set by AASTU.

2.7.            Duration of Study

The duration for study of the undergraduate mechanical engineering program is five years for regular and six years for extension program as stated in the university senate legislation July 2017, Article 90.

2.8.            Teaching and Learning Approach

Here in AASTU, teaching and learning approach refers to the broad approaches to the learning and teaching activities. This may include a brief description of the range of teaching and learning methods employed and other innovative features of the program related to teaching and advising students.

The teaching and learning methods may include student centered learning such as problem based learning, small group teaching, mini projects, group work, lectures, tutorial sessions, supervised study, student presentations, seminars, work-based learning, practical and development oriented design projects, readings and discussion, role-play, case study, laboratory based learning, computer based learning, invited speakers, independent studies, internship, field work, project work, practical, Industrial visits, interactive “blended: E-learning”, lectures by industry professionals, classes and demonstrations or a combination of these and others. Evidences of the extent to which the teaching and learning approaches are student centered and aligned with the program learning outcomes should be indicated.

2.9.            Program Type (Modes of Delivery)

The delivery of the program is based on two independent modes which are regular and continuing education program (CEP). All the courses delivered are prepared appropriately to meet the objective of the 12 program outcomes set by Washington accord. The minimum and maximum length of the program for each type of program is as stated in university’s senate legislation July 2017, (sub-articles 90.1.1 to 90.1.3 of Article 90).

2.10.        Assessment and Evaluation Mechanisms

Assessment and evaluation mechanisms refer to the range and variety of assessment methods oral examination, written examination, oral presentation, test, paper/essay, portfolio, report about an internship, report on fieldwork, continuous assessment, group or individual projects, summative assessment such as final exams, project, problem solving assignments, senior essays, interactive computer and simulation assignments and group presentations …etc. should be clearly indicated.

2.11.        Grading system

Examinations are graded on letter grading system as stated in the university senate legislation July 2017, Article 92. The status description is based on the raw mark interval given in Table 6.

      Table 6: Grading System

Raw Mark interval (100%)

Corresponding Letter Grade

Corresponding fixed number Grade

Status Description

Class Description

[90,100]

A+

4.0

Excellent

First Class with Great Distinction

[85,90)

A

4.0

[80,85)

A-

3.75

[75,80)

B+

3.5

Very Good

First Class with Distinction

[70,75)

B

3.0

[65,70)

B-

2.75

Good

First Class

[60,65)

C+

2.5

Second Class

[50,60)

C

2.0

Satisfactory

[45,50)

C-

1.75

Unsatisfactory

Lower Class

[40,45)

D

1.0

Very Poor

[0,40)

F

0

Fail

Lowest Class

2.11.1.  Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirement for all undergraduate programs should satisfy the following minimum requirements as stated in the university’s senate legislation July 2017, Article 109.

  • All the required courses/modules and the minimum credit hours set in the program curriculum by the respective academic unit should be satisfied, except for phase in and phase out program.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average CGPA of 2.00 must be obtained;
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average CGPA of 2.00 in major area courses;
  • No “F” grade in any course taken for undergraduate program;
  • Student who fails to graduate due to less CGPA than the required or due to “F” grade have no more chance to upgrade their CGPA or to remove their “F”. However, they may be given Certificate of Attendance with their transcript stated as “Graduation Failure”
  • Score pass mark for all courses which have Pass/Fail grade.
  • Successfully defended his/her B.Sc. Thesis
  • Score pass mark of 50% for national exit exam

2.12.        Degree Nomenclature

After a successful completion of all the requirements, a student graduating from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, in one of the respective focus areas, will be entitled to earn: 

In English: “Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Communications Focus Area)”

In Amharic: “የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ በኤሌክትሪካል ምሕንድስና (በኮሚዩኒኬሺንስ የትኩረት መስክ)” or

In English: “Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering Focus Area)”            

In Amharic: “የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ በኤሌክትሪካል ምሕንድስና (በኮምፒውተር ምሕንድስና የትኩረት መስክ)” or

In English: “Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Control Focus Area)”

In Amharic: “የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ በኤሌክትሪካል ምሕንድስና (በኮንትሮል የትኩረት መስክ)” or

In English: “Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Electronics Focus Area)”

In Amharic: “የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ በኤሌክትሪካል ምሕንድስና” (በኤሌክትሮኒክስ የትኩረት መስክ) or

In English: “Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Focus Area)”

In Amharic: “የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ በኤሌክትሪካል ምሕንድስና (በፓወር የትኩረት መስክ)”

2.13.        Course Coding

Every course has been given an identification tag, characterized by four-digit code preceded by four letters. Accordingly, for Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering the course coding has the following format:

ECEg1234

  • ECEg: refers to the home base department which is Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • The first number (1): refers to the year in which the subject is offered.
  • The second number (2): refers to the course category.
  • The last two numbers (3 & 4): refers to the number given to the semester the course is given, odd number for semester I and even number for semester II.

2.14.        List of Courses and Category

2.14.1.  Course Category

There are eight course categories:

Category 0 = Common (National and University Requirement) Courses,

Category 1 = Core Compulsory Courses,

Category 2 = Elective Courses,

Category 3 = Communication Engineering Courses

Category 4 = Computer Engineering Courses

Category 5 = Control Engineering Courses

Category 6 = Electronics Engineering Courses

Category 7 = Power Engineering Courses

Table 7: Credit Hour Distribution of Communication Engineering Focus

Category

Total Cr. Hr

Percentage (%)

1

Core Course (major and supportive course)

116

61.38%

2

Core Elective/focus area course

36

18.51%

3

University requirement (Core)

3 Cr.hr

1.59%

Core Course Total Cr. hr

154

81.48%

4

National Requirement

35 Cr.hr

18.51%

Total Cr. hr

190

 

Table 8: Credit Hour Distribution of Computer Engineering Focus

Category

Total Cr. hr

Percentage (%)

1

Core Course (major and supportive course)

116

61.05%

2

Core Elective/focus area course

36

18.95%

3

University requirement (Core)

3 Cr.hr

1.58%

Core Course Total Cr. hr

155

81.58%

4

National Requirement

35 Cr.hr

18.42%

Total Cr. hr

190

 

Table 9: Credit Hour Distribution of Control Engineering Focus

Category

Total Cr. hr

Percentage (%)

1

Core Course (major and supportive course)

116

61.05%

2

Core Elective/focus area course

36

18.95%

3

University requirement (Core)

3 Cr.hr

1.58%

Core Course Total Cr. hr

155

81.58%

4

National Requirement

35 Cr.hr

18.42%

Total Cr. hr

190

 

 Table 10: Credit Hour Distribution of Electronics Engineering Focus

Category

Total Cr. hr

Percentage (%)

1

Core Course (major and supportive course)

116

61.05%

2

Core Elective/focus area course

36

18.95%

3

University requirement (Core)

3 Cr.hr

1.58%

Core Course Total Cr. hr

155

81.58%

4

National Requirement

35 Cr.hr

18.42%

Total Cr. hr

190

 

 Table 11: Credit Hour Distribution of Power Engineering Focus

Category

Total Cr. hr

Percentage (%)

1

Core Course (major and supportive course)

116

61.7%

2

Core Elective/focus area course

36

18.09%

3

University requirement (Core)

3 Cr.hr

1.6%

Core Course Total Cr. hr

153

81.38%

4

National Requirement

35 Cr.hr

18.62%

Total Cr. hr

190

 
  • List of Course

Table 12: List Courses

1.      List of Common Courses

Course Code

Course Name

Course Credit

1

Phil1009

Logic and Critical Thinking

3

2

Psyc1011

General Psychology

3

3

FLEn1003

Communicative English Language Skill I

3

4

GeEs1005

Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn

3

5

Math1007

Mathematics for Natural Science

3

6

SpSc1013

Physical Fitness

P/F

7

Phys1001

General Physics

3

8

FLEn1004

Communicative English Language Skill II

3

9

MCiE1012

Moral and Civic Education

2

10

Incl1010

Inclusiveness

2

11

Anth1002

Social Anthropology

2

12

Econ2009

Economics

3

13

GLTr2011

Global Trend

2

14

Hist2002

History of Ethiopia and the Horn

3

Total Credit Hours

35

2.      List of Core Courses

 

Course Code

Course Name

Course Credit

1

EmTe1108

Emerging Technology for Engineers

3

2

Entr1106

Entrepreneurship for Engineers

3

3

Math1014

Applied Mathematics IB

4

4

MEng2101

Engineering Drawing

3

5

Comp2003

Introduction to Computer Programming

3

6

CEng2103

Engineering Mechanics I (statics)

3

7

MEng2102

Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics)

3

8

Math2007

Applied Mathematics IIB

4

9

Math2042

Applied Mathematics IIIB

4

10

MEng2114

Engineering Thermodynamics

3

11

ECEg2102

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

4

12

ECEg2110

Probability and Random Processes

3

13

ECEg3101

Computational Methods

3

14

ECEg3103

Applied Electronics I

4

15

ECEg3105

Signals and Systems Analysis

3

16

ECEg3107

Electromagnetic Fields

3

17

ECEg3109

Object Oriented Programming

3

18

ECEg3111

Research Methods and Presentations

2

19

ECEg3113

Electrical Workshop Practices I

1

20

ECEg3102

Applied Electronics II

3

21

ECEg3104

Digital Logic Design

4

22

ECEg3106

Network Analysis and Synthesis

3

23

ECEg3108

Digital Signal Processing

4

24

ECEg3110

Electrical Machines I

4

25

ECEg3112

Electrical Workshop Practices II

2

26

ECEg4101

Introduction to Communication Systems

3

27

ECEg4103

Computer Architecture and Organization

3

28

ECEg4105

Introduction to Control Systems

3

29

ECEg4107

Electrical Measurement and Instrumentation

3

30

ECEg4109

Power Systems I

3

31

IETP4115

Integrated Engineering Team Project

3

32

ECEg4102

Microprocessors and Interfacing

4

33

ECEg4112

Integrated Design Project

3

34

ECEg4100

Industry Internship

6

35

IEng5104

Industrial Management and Engineering Economy

3

36

ECEg5108

Final year project II

6

37

ECEg5107

Final year project I

P/F

Total

119

3.      List of Communications Engineering Focus Courses

 

Course Code

Course Name

Course Credit

 
 

1

ECEg4304

Digital Communications System

4

 

2

ECEg4308

EM Waves and Guide Structures

4

 

3

ECEg5311

Telecommunication Networks

4

 

4

ECEg5301

Microwave Devices and Systems

3

 

5

ECEg5303

Fiber Optics Communications

4

 

6

ECEg5305

Antennas and Radio Wave Propagations

4

 

7

ECEg5307

Wireless and Mobile Communications

4

 

8

ECEg5302

Switching and Intelligent networks

3

 

Total

30

 

4.      List of Computer Engineering Focus Courses

 

Course Code

Course Name

Course Credit

 
 

1

ECEg4406

Data Communications and Computer Networks

4

 

2

ECEg5410

Advanced Computer Networks

3

 

3

ECEg4404

Data Structures and Algorithm

4

 

4

ECEg4410

Data Base Systems

3

 

5

ECEg5409

Software Engineering

3

 

6

ECEg5401

Operating Systems

3

 

7

ECEg5403

Embedded Systems

4

 

8

ECEg5405

VLSI Design

3

 

9

ECEg5407

Introduction to Machine Learning

3

 

10

ECEg5402

New Trends in Computer Engineering

2

 

11

ECEg5412

Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing

4

 

Total

36

 

5.      List of Control Engineering Focus Engineering

 

Course Code

Course Name

Course Credit

 
 

1

ECEg4510

Modern Control Systems

3

 

2

ECEg4506

Process Control Fundamentals

3

 

3

ECEg5509

Industrial Automation

4

 

4

ECEg5507

Digital Control Systems

3

 

5

ECEg5511

Robotics and Computer Vision

3

 

6

ECEg5502

Instrumentation Engineering

3

 

7

ECEg5510

Artificial Intelligence for Control Engineering

3

 

8

ECEg5503

Embedded Systems for Control Engineering

3

 

Total

25

 

6.      List of Electronics Engineering Focus Courses

 

Course Code

Course Name

Course Credit

 
 

1

ECEg5606

Analog System Design

3

 

3

ECEg5609

Optoelectronics

4

 

4

ECEg5602

Digital Systems Design

4

 

5

ECEg5604

IC Technology

3

 

6

ECEg5605

Microelectronic Devices and Circuits

3

 

7

EEEg5608

Power Electronics

3

 

Total

20

 

7.      List of Power Engineering Courses

 

Course Code

Course Name

Course Credit

 
 

1

ECEg4704

Electrical Machines II

4

 

2

ECEg5709

Power Systems Automation

4

 

3

ECEg4708

Power System II

4

 

4

ECEg5703

Energy Conversion and Rural Electrification

4

 

5

ECEg5711

Power System Protection

3

 

6

EEEg5701

Power Electronics and Electric Drives

4

 

7

ECEg5702

Power Systems Operation and Control

4

 

8

ECEg5705

Electrical Installation

3

 

Total

30

 

2.15.        Course Breakdown for Regular Programs

This section includes the list of course sequence in each semester indicating the credit hour (Cr.hr), course lecture, and tutorial/Lab hours. The course breakdown for undergraduate regular programs in all semesters shall be presented according to table 13.

    Table 13: Semester Course Breakdown for Regular Program

First Year, First Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

Phil1009

Logic and Critical Thinking

3

2

3

0

Psyc1011

General Psychology

3

2

3

0

FLEn1003

Communicative English Language Skills I

3

2

3

0

GeES1005

Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn

3

2

3

0

Math1007

Mathematics for Natural Science

3

2

3

0

SpSc1013

Physical Fitness

0 (P/F)

1

0

3

Phys1001

General Physics

3

2

3

0

Total

18

13

18

3

 

First Year, Second Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

EmTe1108

Emerging Technology for Engineers

3

2

3

0

FLEn1004

Communicative English Language Skills-II

3

2

3

0

Math1014

Applied Mathematics IB

4

3

3

0

MCiE1012

Moral and Civic Education

2

2

0

0

Incl1010

Inclusiveness

2

2

0

0

Anth1002

Social Anthropology

2

2

0

0

Entr1106

Entrepreneurship for Engineers

3

3

0

0

Total

19

16

9

0

Second Year, First Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

Comp2003

Introduction to Computer Programming

3

2

0

3

GLTr2011

Global Trend

2

2

0

0

MEng2101

Engineering Drawing

3

1

0

6

CEng2103

Engineering Mechanics I (Statics)

3

2

3

0

Math2007

Applied Mathematics IIB

4

3

3

0

Econ2009

Economics

3

2

3

0

Total

18

12

9

9

Second Year, Second Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg2102

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

4

2

3

3

MEng2102

Engineering Mechanics-II (Dynamics)

3

2

3

0

Math2042

Applied Mathematics IIIB

4

3

3

0

ECEg2110

Probability and Random Processes

3

2

3

0

MEng2114

Engineering Thermodynamics

3

2

3

0

Hist2002 

History of Ethiopia and the Horn 

3

2

3

0

Total

20

13

18

3

Third Year, First Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg3101

Computational Methods

3

2

0

3

ECEg3103

Applied Electronics I

4

2

3

3

ECEg3105

Signals and System Analysis

3

2

3

0

ECEg3107

Electromagnetic Fields

3

2

3

0

ECEg3109

Object Oriented Programming

3

2

0

3

ECEg3111

Research Methods and Presentation

2

2

0

0

ECEg3113

Electrical Workshop Practices I

1

0

0

3

Total

19

12

9

12

Third Year, Second Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg3102

Applied Electronics II

3

2

0

3

ECEg3104

Digital Logic Design

4

2

3

3

ECEg3106

Network Analysis and Synthesis

3

2

3

0

ECEg3108

Digital Signal Processing

4

2

3

3

ECEg3110

Electrical Machines I

4

2

3

3

ECEg3112

Electrical Workshop Practices II

2

1

0

3

Total

20

11

12

15

Fourth Year, First Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg4101

Introduction to Communication Systems

3

2

0

3

ECEg4103

Computer Architecture and Organization

3

2

3

0

ECEg4105

Introduction to Control Systems

3

2

0

3

ECEg4107

Electrical Measurement and Instrumentation

3

2

0

3

ECEg4109

Power Systems I

3

2

0

3

IETP4115

Integrated Engineering Team Project

3

1

0

6

Total

18

10

3

21

Specialization Courses

  1. Communication Engineering

Fourth Year, Second Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg4102

Microprocessors and Interfacing

4

2

3

     3

ECEg4304

Digital Communication Systems

3

2

0

3

ECEg4406

Data Communications and Computer Networks

4

2

3

3

ECEg4308

EM waves and Guide Structures

3

2

3

0

ECEg4112

Integrated Design Project

3

0

0

9

Total

17

8

9

18

Fourth Year, Summer

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut.

Lab

ECEg4100

Industry Internship

6

0

0

18

Total

6

0

0

18

Fifth Year, First Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg5301

Microwave Devices and Systems

3

2

0

3

ECEg5303

Fiber Optics Communications

3

2

0

3

ECEg5305

Antennas and Radio Wave Propagations

4

2

3

3

ECEg5307

Wireless and Mobile Communications

4

3

0

3

ECEg5605

Microelectronic Devices and Circuits

3

2

0

3

ECEg5311

Telecommunication Networks

3

2

3

0

ECEg5107

Final year project I

P/F

   

Total

20

13

6

15

Fifth Year, Second Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg5302

Switching and Intelligent Networks

3

2

0

3

ECEg5410

Advanced Computer Networks

3

2

0

3

IEng5104

Industrial Management and Engineering Economy

3

2

3

0

ECEg5108

Final year project II

6

0

0

18

Total

15

6

3

24

 

  1. Computer Engineering

 

Fourth Year, Second Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg4102

Microprocessors and Interfacing

4

2

3

3

ECEg4404

Data Structures and Algorithm

4

2

3

3

ECEg4410

Database Systems

3

2

0

3

ECEg4112

Integrated Design Project

3

0

0

9

ECEg4406

Data Communications and Computer Networks

4

2

3

3

Total

18

8

9

21

Fourth Year, Summer

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut.

Lab

ECEg4100

Industry Internship

6

0

0

18

Total

6

0

0

18

Fifth Year, First Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec.

Tut

Lab

ECEg5409

Software Engineering

3

2

3

0

ECEg5401

Operating Systems

3

2

0

3

ECEg5403

Embedded Systems

4

2

3

3

ECEg5405

VLSI Design

3

2

0

3

ECEg5407

Introduction to Machine Learning

3

2

0

3

ECEg5511

Robotics and Computer Vision

3

2

0

3

ECEg5107

Final year project I

P/F

   

Total

19

12

6

15

Fifth Year, Second Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg5402

New Trends in Computer Engineering

2

2

0

0

ECEg5412

Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing

4

3

0

3

IEng5104

Industrial Management and Engineering Economy

3

2

3

0

ECEg5108

Final year project II

6

0

0

18

Total

15

7

3

21

  • Control Engineering

Fourth Year, Second Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg4510

Modern Control Systems

3

2

0

3

ECEg4704

Electrical Machines II

4

2

3

3

ECEg4506

Process Control Fundamentals

3

2

0

3

ECEg4112

Integrated Design Project

3

0

0

9

ECEg4102

Microprocessors and Interfacing

4

2

3

3

Total

17

8

6

21

Fourth Year, Summer

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut.

Lab

ECEg4100

Industry Internship

6

0

0

18

Total

6

0

0

18

Fifth Year, First Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg5701

Power Electronics and Electric Drives

4

2

3

3

ECEg5705

Electrical Installation

3

2

0

3

ECEg5503

Embedded Systems for Control Engineering

3

2

0

3

ECEg5507

Digital Control Systems

3

2

0

3

ECEg5511

Robotics and Computer Vision

3

2

0

3

ECEg5509

Industrial Automation

4

2

3

3

ECEg5107

Final year project I

P/F

   

Total

20

12

6

18

Fifth Year, Second Semester

 Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg5502

Instrumentation Engineering

3

2

0

3

ECEg5510

Artificial Intelligence for Control Engineering

3

2

0

3

IEng5104

Industrial Management and Engineering Economy

3

2

3

0

ECEg5108

Final year project II

6

0

0

18

Total

15

6

3

24

 

  1. Electronics Engineering

Fourth Year, Second Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg4102

Microprocessors and Interfacing

4

2

3

     3

ECEg4304

Digital Communication Systems

3

2

0

3

ECEg4308

EM Waves and Guide Structures

3

2

3

0

ECEg4112

Integrated Design Project

3

0

0

9

ECEg5606

Analog System Design

3

2

3

0

ECEg5608

Power Electronics

3

2

0

3

Total

19

10

9

18

Fourth Year, Summer

 

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut.

Lab

 

ECEg4100

Industry Internship

6

0

0

18

 

Total

6

0

0

18

 

Total

6

0

0

18

           

Fifth Year, First Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg5301

Microwave Devices and Systems

3

2

0

3

ECEg5307

Wireless and Mobile Communications

4

3

0

3

ECEg5609

Optoelectronics

4

2

3

3

ECEg5605

Microelectronic Devices and Circuits

3

2

0

3

ECEg5405

VLSI Design

3

2

0

3

ECEg5107

Final year project I

P/F

   

Total

17

11

3

15

Fifth Year, Second Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg5602

Digital Systems Design 

4

2

3

3

ECEg5604

IC Technology

3

2

3

0

IEng5104

Industrial Management and Engineering Economy

3

2

3

0

ECEg5108

Final year project II

6

0

0

18

Total

16

6

9

21

  1. Power Engineering

Fourth Year, Second Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg4510

Modern Control Systems

3

2

0

3

ECEg4704

Electrical Machines II

4

2

3

3

ECEg4102

Microprocessors and Interfacing

4

2

3

3

ECEg4112

Integrated Design Project

3

0

0

9

ECEg4708

Power Systems II

4

2

3

3

Total

18

8

9

   21

Fourth Year, Summer

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut.

Lab

ECEg4100

Industry Internship

6

0

0

18

Total

6

0

0

18

Fifth Year, First Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg5703

Energy Conversion and Rural Electrification

4

2

3

3

ECEg5711

Power System Protection

3

2

0

3

ECEg5701

Power Electronics and Electric Drives

4

2

3

3

ECEg5705

Electrical Installation

3

2

0

3

ECEg5709

Power Systems Automation

4

2

3

3

ECEg5107

Final year project I

P/F

   

Total

18

10

9

15

Fifth Year, Second Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Lec

Tut

Lab

ECEg5502

Instrumentation Engineering

3

2

0

3

ECEg5702

Power Systems Operation and Control

4

2

3

3

IEng5104

Industrial Management and Engineering Economy

3

2

3

0

ECEg5108

Final year project II

6

0

0

18

Total

16

6

6

24

*Conversion rate: from Cr.hr to ECTS is given as, 1ECTS=1.67Cr.hr.

2.16.         Course Plan

The course plan for each course in the proposed curriculum should have the following components depicted in table 12 and should be presented accordingly.

2.17.        Student Learning Time (SLT)

The credit value indicates the amount of time spent on teaching and learning activities for each course. The allocation of credit value and student learning time (SLT) is linked to the level of complexity, difficulty, and mastery required in the courses concerned.

For the purpose of the curriculum design, current practice specifies a notional of 40 hours of SLT for every credit. Thus for a three credits subject, a student is expected to allocate 120 hours of SLT on that subject.

Figure 2: Student Learning Time Model

Electrical and Computer Engineering Staff profile

Table 1: Academic staffs’ profiles

No.

Full name

Qualification

Academic rank

Degree level

1

Dereje Yohannes

Computer Eng.

Associate professor

PhD

2

Ashenafi Yadessa

Computer Eng.

Assistant Professor

PhD

3

Asrat Mulatu Beyene

Computer Eng.

Assistant Professor

PhD

4

Solomon Zemene

Computer Eng.

Assistant Professor

PhD

5

Anteneh Wodajo

Communication Eng.

Assistant Professor

PhD

6

Habib Mohammed Hussien

Communication Eng.

Assistant Professor

PhD

7

Muluneh Mekonnen Tulu

Communication Eng

Assistant Professor

PhD

8

Sultan Feisso Meko

Communication Eng

Assistant Professor

PhD

9

Zelalem Hailu

Communication Eng

Assistant Professor

PhD

10

Kemal Ibrahim

 Power systems  Eng.

Assistant Professor

PhD

11

Teshome Goa

Power systems  Eng.

Assistant Professor

PhD

12

Yoseph Mekonnen

Power systems  Eng.

Assistant Professor

PhD

13

Dagnachew Feleke

Computer Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

14

Mesfin Abate

Computer Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

15

Netsanet Getnet

Computer Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

16

Selam Damtew

Computer Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

17

Abrham Birhanu Zewude

Computer Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

18

Eyob Bokru Berhe

Computer Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

19

Baybel Teshome Zegeye

Communication Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

20

Bekele Mulu

Communication Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

21

Berta Delango Takele

Communication Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

22

Demisu Taye Assefa

Communication Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

24

Hailu Berta W/Mariam

Communication Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

25

Milkyase Hailu H/Michael

Communication Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

26

Behailu Tafa

Communication Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

27

Arebu Dejen Abdela

Communication Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

28

Aregawi Gebresilassie G/hiwot

Communication Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

29

Fisiha Abayneh Hamore

Communication Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

30

Girma Dereje Disasa

Communication Eng

Lecturer

MSc

31

Yalemsew Abate

Communication Eng

Lecturer

MSc

32

Mulugeta Debebe Tibu

Control  Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

33

Mahlet Legesse G/Silase

Control  Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

34

Biruk Tadesse

Control  Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

35

Fekade Walle Nega

 Power systems  Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

36

Mengistu Assefa

 Power systems  Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

37

Shegaw Firew Wassie

 Power systems  Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

38

Wondwosen Wubu Mersha

 Power systems  Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

39

Yared Tasew Mamo

 

Lecturer

MSc

40

Abiy Mekonen W/Giorgis

Power systems  Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

41

Tsehaye Endiris

 Power systems  Eng.

Lecturer

MSc

Laboratory assistances

1

Abubeker Seid Ali

Computer Science

Chief ARA

MSc

2

Agere Teferi Argaw

Electronics

Seinor ARA

BSc

3

Anteneh Tesfaye Alemneh

Electronics

Seinor ARA

BSc

4

Asnake Shiberu Teku

Building Installation

Seinor ARA

BSc

5

Bekema Gadisse

Computer Eng.

Chief ARA

MSc

6

Frehiwot Gero Dessalegn

Electronics

ARA

BSc

7

Hailu Abera

Electrical Installation

Seinor ARA

BSc

8

Kibret Aychluhm W/Semayat

Building Installation

Seinor ARA

BSc

9

Melaku Fikru Eshetu

Electrical Machine &Driver

Seinor ARA

BSc

10

Mengistu Minwuye Adam

Electrical Machine &Driver

Seinor ARA

BSc

11

Nurilgn Tefera Yirga

Electrical Installation

Seinor ARA

BSc

12

Siyoum Bekele G/Hiwot

Electrical Installation

Seinor ARA

BSc

13

Tamrat Yoseph Menta

 Building Installation

ARA

BSc

14

Wondimeagegne Derebe Teshome

Electronics

Seinor ARA

BSc

15

Zelalem Nega

Building Installation

Chief ARA

MSc

16

Mahider Sheti Wolde

Electrical Technical

Seinor ARA

BSc

Study leave staffs

1

Hailu Getachew

Communication (Micro Electronics Eng.)

PhD program

MSc

2

Anwar Mohammed Zewdu

Communication (Micro Electronics Eng.)

PhD program

MSc

3

Abrham Birhanu Zewude

Communication (Micro Electronics Eng.)

PhD program

MSc

4

Yemane G/Meskel Teklay

Communication (Micro Electronics Eng.)

PhD program

MSc

5

Ambasa Aklilu

Computer Eng.

PhD program

MSc

6

Mahlet Alemseged

Computer Eng.

PhD program

MSc

7

Alebachew Tilahun Mossie

 Power systems  Eng.

PhD program

MSc

8

Demisew Metiku Tefera

 Power systems  Eng.

PhD program

MSc

9

Hamdihun Abdie Dawed

Communication (Micro Electronics Eng.)

PhD program

MSc

Table 1: Electrical and computer Engineering laboratory lists

No.

Name of LAB

Responsible ARA

LAB Owner & Members

1

Electrical Workshop

Asnake Shibru &

Owner: Wondwosen Wubu

Hailu Abera

Members:

 

1.       Tsehay Ediris

 

2.       Shegaw Frew

 

3.       Fekade Walle

 

4.       Yared Tassew

 

5.       Mengistu Asefa

2

Pneumatics & Hydraulic LAB

Melaku Fikru

Owner: Biruk Tadese

Members:

1.       Mebaye Belete

3

Machine LAB II

Frehiywot

Owner: Mengistu Asefa

Members:

1.       Shegaw Frew

2.       Wondwosen Wubu

3.       Fekade Walle

4.       Yared Tassew

5.       Mengistu Asefa

4

Fundamental Circuit LAB

Agere Teferi

Owner: Arebu Dejen

Members:

1.       Yalemsew Abate

2.       Girma Dereje

5

Electronics LAB

Ziyin Shitie

Owner: Yonas Haregot

Members:

1.       Biruk Tadesse

2.       Hailu Berta

6

Electrical Machine LAB I

Wendmagegn Deribe

Owner: TSehay Ediris

(Transformer LAB)

Members:

 

1.       Wondwosen Wubu

 

2.       Shegaw Frew

 

3.       Fekade Walle

 

4.       Yared Tassew

 

5.       Tsehay Ediris

 

6.       Dr. Kemal Ibrahim

7

Power Systems LAB

Mengistu Minwuye

Owner: Yared Tassew

Members:

1.       Dr. Kemal Ibrahim

2.       Dr. Teshome

3.       Wondwosen Wubu

4.       Fekade Walle

8

Embedded Systems LAB

Melaku Fikadu

Owner: Yonas Tesfaye

Members:

1.       Dr. Asrat Mulatu

2.       Dr. Sultan Fieso

3.       Yonas Haregot

4.       Mebaye Belete

9

Communication Systems LAB

Tesema Tariku

Owner: Dr. Muluneh Mekonnen

Members:

1.       Milkias Hailu

2.       Fisiha Abayneh

3.       Dr. Sultan Fieso

4.       Dr. Zelalem

5.       Hailu Berta

6.       Yalemsew Abate

10

Digital Logic Design (DLD) LAB

Siyoum Bekele

Owner: Milkias Hailu

Members:

1.       Yonas Haregot

 

11

Instrumentation and Control LAB

 

Owner: Mebaye Belete

Members:

1.       Mahlet Legesse

2.       Biruk Tadesse

12

Computer Simulations LAB

Nurilign Tafere &

Owner: Yalemsew Abate

Zelalem Nega

Members:

 

1.       Biruk Tadesse

 

2.       Fisiha Abayneh

 

3.       Bayable Teshome

 

4.       Yared Tassew

 

5.       Bekele Mulu

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