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Electrical and Communications

Engineering

Undergraduate student's

Programme Handbook March 2018

2 Electrical Engineering BUE


Programme Handbook for Electrical and

Communications Engineering

The British University in Egypt

March 2018

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Electrical and communication systems have trans- formed our world and lifestyles in recent decades. We

now rely on it in most of our daily activities.

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Welcome from the department's staff A

Why Electrical and Communications Engineering? B

Module contents C

Grading systems D

Summer training internships E

School policies F

Useful bits and pieces X


Welcome from the department's staff

Welcome to the Department of Electrical Engineering at the British University in Egypt (BUE). We, the department's staff, want to do everything we can to help you making your studies both fruitful and en- joyable. The main objective of the Electri- cal and Communications Engineering programme at the BUE is to provide the basic undergraduate education required for industrial and public practice in Electrical and Communications engineering, or for continued education.

The department comprises 6 assistant professor, 1 associate professor, and 2 pro- fessors. Support staff includes 8 teaching assistants, 4 lab engineers, and an admin- istrative assistant. The department has 11 laboratories for academic experiments related to taught modules, project work, and research. We all work together as a friendly

team, with the aim of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and student experience across all cohorts.

We hope that you will use this handbook as a guide during your four years in the department. We designed it to provide you with information our students often find useful. The handbook will help in: • Familiarising you with the structure of

the department, its staff, and its programmes.

• Guiding you through the modules you need to pass in order for you to receive your degree.

• Providing you with useful information on topics such as the grading system, summer training internships, exchange programmes, academic misconduct policies, eLearning system, facilities, and other useful regulations and data.

Electrical Engineering Department's staff

Disclaimer. It should be noted that, as the educational process necessitates regular changes to programmes and their course contents and regulations, this handbook is meant to be a useful and relevant guide to the student for the academic year for which it is issued. The department may change this handbook to reflect such changes in future generations, and its contents are non-binding to the regulatory departments of the University.

Welcome Electrical and Comms. Eng. Programme Handbook (undergraduates), March 2018

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Why Electrical and Communications

Engineering? B

The evolution of high-speed communications and mobile devices is creating an increased demand for more features and upgraded systems to handle changing technology and capacity. These changes demand the need for qualified engineers to design and implement these systems. The department of electrical engineering offers a programme in electrical and communications Engineering. The programme is designed to provide you with a balance of theory and lab work in order to prepare you to become a professional communications engineer after graduation.

Throughout four years of study in this programme, you will study a wide variety of specialised modules starting from basic electrical engineering and circuit analysis, wave properties and propagation, Electri- cal, digital system design, analogue and

digital communications, control theory, and then you will proceed to study more advanced modules in the fields of microwave engineering, antenna design, wireless communication systems, embedded systems design, advanced Electrical design and manufacturing, communication networks and optical communications.

Whether you want to work for industry in electronic devices, in a mobile communications company like Vodafone, in gi- ant corporations like Intel, or Google, in a start-up company in robotics, or build your own company from the ground up, our programme offers a class-student-centred learning experience on the cutting edge of research, design, and development of software and systems that power the world to- day-and for tomorrow.

Why Electrical and Comms. Eng.? Electrical and Comms. Eng. Programme Handbook, March 2018


Electrical and Comms. Eng. Programme Handbook (undergraduates), March 2018 Module contents

Module contents

In this programme, emphasis is placed on the basics of electrical engineering principles and design techniques. Students learn the basic engineering and scientific concepts needed for this major through the required coursework in several areas of specialization (e.g. Electrical, Commu- nications, Automatic Control, Microwave, Antennas). Through a series of mandatory courses and a couple of elective courses, the students will be able to choose a specialization for their graduation project. Their area of specialisation concludes in a capstone design experience.

Each module in the program has a level. Levels at the BUE reflect the standards ad- opted by the UK’s Higher Education Qual- ifications Framework (HEQF). They are as follows: Level P (Preparatory). Taught in the pre-

paratory year at BUE. Level C (Certificate). Taught in degree

year 1 at BUE and equivalent to a UK year

1 module. Level I (Intermediate). Taught in degree

year 2 (and degree year 3 of engineering programs) at BUE and equivalent to a UK year 2 module. Level H (Honours). Taught in degree

year 3 (and degree year 4 of engineering programs) at BUE and equivalent to a UK degree year 3 module.

The following listing provides a brief summary of the modules covered in each year of this program, including information on module's weight, prerequisites, semester taught in, related keywords, a con- cise description of topics covered.

Note that each module has a unique code. We provide in the list below only the basic code of the module (e.g. ELEC01C), but in practice this code will be prefixed with two digits indicating the current academic year. For example, if we are in academic year 2015–2016, then the code ELEC01C will be prefixed by '15', to give 15ELEC01C.

Year 1 modules:

Module code: SCIB01C Title: Calculus Degree year: 1 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB01P, SCIB03P

Keywords: differentiation, integration, several variables Brief aim/scope: The aim is to ensure that all students have a basic knowledge and understanding of

vector calculus and also provide basic cognitive and practical skills required for

future study. This module extends the aims and content of the prep. year math.

Degree year: 1 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: SCIB03P, SCIB04P

Brief aim/scope: To introduce entirely in context the basic mathematical methods required to begin

the study of Electrical Engineering and the basic laws and theorems concerning the

solution of electrical circuits and systems and the basic mathematical techniques of

electric circuit solution.

Keywords: Fundamental introduction to DC, AC and transient circuits.

Module code: ELEC01C Title: Electric Circuits

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Degree year: 1 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: SCIB04P Keywords: Analogue and digital Electronics

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to give students an introduction to the design, analysis and

test of analogue and digital electronic circuits.

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Degree year: 1 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: technical writing, personal communications, visual presentation, research methods

Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to provide engineering students with all basic concepts

that qualify them to be able to communicate technical information effectively

through writing technical reports and presentations.

Degree year: 1 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: Keywords: Writing Programmes in JAVA

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide basic grounding in java language programming

and lay a firm foundation from which other modules, that require java programming,

may rely upon.. Students will learn how to write moderately complex Java code,

understand the basics of APIs, platforms, and development practices (the object-

oriented development process, test-driven development, and refactoring), and

identify and use core Java libraries and IDE technology.

Degree year: 1 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: Keywords: basic quantum mechanics

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide knowledge and understanding of the basic

quantum mechanics principles required for electrical and mechanical engineering

field of study.

Degree year: 1 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB01P,SCIB03P,SCIB05P

Keywords: differential equations, transforms, special functions; modeling.

Brief aim/scope: To ensure that students have a basic knowledge and understanding of differential

equations.

Degree year: 1 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB04 Keywords: Magnetic and Electric Fields

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to extend students’ understanding of the theory of

electricity and magnetism and to explain the relevant mathematical tools for further

study in this field. In addition, the module relates some of the state-of-the art

engineering applications to electricity and magnetism.

Module code: ELEC06C Title: Principles of Electromagnetic Fields

Module code: SCIB02C Title: Differential Equations

Module code: SCIB04C Title: Modern Physics

Module code: ELEC16C Title: Programming in Java

Module code: ELEC15C Title: Report Writing and Data Presentation

Module code: ELEC02C Title: Electronics (1)




Keywords: C, C++ Languages

Brief aim/scope: The aim of the module is to introduce the concepts of data structures and algorithm

design and to provide a foundation for advanced studies in Computer Science. The

main focus is on the use of data structures and abstraction other than those

provided as basic types in modern programming languages. Different applications for

data structures are introduced. The C/C++ language is used to experiment

implementations and uses of the structures learnt.

Degree year: 1 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB03P, SCIB05P

Brief aim/scope: To introduce relevant mathematical concepts to describe both analogue and digital

signals and systems, and to illustrate different views of such signals and the

operation of such systems. To introduce the important concepts of LTI systems,

sampling, the frequency domain and filters.

Year 2 modules:

Degree year: 2 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: ELEC02C

Keywords: Transistor small signal models Class-A and Class-B amplifiers Feedback (FB)

amplifiers Multivibrators (MVs), Radio frequency (RF) voltage amplifiers PSpice

Windows

Brief aim/scope: To enable students to analyze, design and evaluate practical analogue and digital

electronic circuits and systems.

Degree year: 2 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: Keywords: Analogue communications signal transmission, amplitude and frequency

modulation, spectral analysis.

Brief aim/scope: Provide students with a foundation for analogue communication theory;

Provide students with a theoretical and mathematical basis for the sampling, analysis

and processing of signals in communications;

Introduce the principles of free space communication links.

Degree year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB03P Keywords: Probability; Random Processes

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide necessary mathematical foundation in

Module code: SCIB06C Title: Probability and Random Processes

Module code: ELEC12I Title: Communications

Module code: ELEC02I Title: Electronics (2)

Keywords: analogue and digital signals and systems

Module code: ELEC18C Title: Signals and Systems

Module code: ELEC17C Title: Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithm Design

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probability, statistics and random processes for engineers.

Degree year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC01C, ELEC06C

Keywords: transformers, induction machines, DC machines

Brief aim/scope: To use relevant equivalent circuit concepts to illustrate the behaviour of transformers, DC and induction machines. This module is an introduction to the C control modules in further semesters.

Degree year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: Keywords: Electrical material, solid state, semiconductor, superconductor.

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide students with basic knowledge of the material

science pertinent to a career in electrical engineering.

Degree year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: Keywords: Digital logic, modern digital systems, logic gates, HDL

Brief aim/scope: This course aims to provide students with an advanced treatment of digital design in

the context of an introduction to the design of VLSI systems. Students are introduced

to a design methodology which encompasses the range from logic models and circuit

simulations to high-level specification techniques. Advanced digital systems issues

such as synchronization and meta-stability are also presented. Students will be

introduced to CAD tools for digital design entry and simulation


Keywords: feedback, compensation, route locus, bode plot, modelling, stability.

Brief aim/scope: To extend the student's understanding of both theoretical and practical issues in

classical control theories and systems.

Degree year: 2 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC13C

Keywords: CPU Architecture, Machine Instructions, Hardware Design, Memory Organization,

Structured Design Methodology, Assembler, Assembly Language Programming.

Brief aim/scope: The module aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of modern

computer architecture in terms of instruction set architecture, organization and

hardware. It develops an understanding of the architectural features and the

principles of operation of modern microprocessors and peripheral devices. The

specific aim of the module is to provide a sound foundation in the following: the

main families of microprocessors and their differences; how computers actually go

about executing their programs at the level of machine instructions; principles of the

practical design of a real processor architecture and how design features influence

machine coding and performance features.

Module code: ELEC14I Title: Computer Architecture

Module code: ELEC13I Title: Control System Design

Module code: ELEC13C Title: Digital Design

Module code: ELEC05C Title: Introduction to Electrical Materials

Module code: ELEC04C Title: Electrical Power



Degree year: 2 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: Keywords: management, business communications, Entrepreneurship, technology-based firms

in economic development

Brief aim/scope: Introduce the methods and tools required for the planning, scheduling, cost and

human resource control, and monitoring of a project and to use these in the

execution of a simple project in the relevant subject area.

Raise awareness in students of the commercial opportunism for capitalizing on

innovative, technology-based idea in science and engineering.

Help students learn how to generate new ideas

demonstrate to students how ideas may be turned into business ventures

Degree year: 2 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB01C, SCIB02C Keywords: numerical, mathematics, programming.

Brief aim/scope: To ensure that all students will have a basic knowledge and understanding of how to

set up and solve mathematical problems numerically and to apply this knowledge to

the solving of electrical engineering problems using appropriate software packages.

Year 3 modules:

Degree year: 3 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: ELEC18C Keywords: Digital communications, source formatting, signal conversion, baseband modulation

and detection, bandpass modulation and detection.

Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to introduce the students to the principles of digital

communications systems; to appreciate the differences, advantages and

disadvantages of analogue vs. digital method of communication; and to understand

the basic operation and tradeoffs that exist in modern digital communication

systems.

Degree year: 3 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: ELEC06C Keywords: Electrodynamics, plane waves, transmission lines, Smith chart, matching

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to impart an appreciation of the fundamental and

pervasive role of electromagnetism throughout science and engineering.

Degree year: 3 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: Keywords: Interest rate, depreciation, break-even point, replacement decision.

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the concepts and methods of

economic analysis, and provide the student with information necessary to help

Module code: ENGG05I Title: Engineering Economics

Module code: ELEC06I Title: Electromagnetism (2)

Module code: ELEC15I Title: Principles of Digital Communications (1)

Module code: ELEC20I Title: Applied Numerical Techniques

Module code: ELEC01I Title: Engineering Project Management

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him/her in decision making to assess cost implications in engineering design and

applications in order to select the preferred course of actions based upon monetary

considerations.

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Keywords: Sampled data, Z-transform, digital implementation.

Brief aim/scope: This module provides an introduction to both the theoretical and practical problems

of applying feedback control by means of the computer through the basic control

theories that have been studied before.

Degree year: 3 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC16C,ELEC17C Keywords: Software Process Models, Software Requirements, Functional-oriented Design, UML

Brief aim/scope: This module aims at giving students a thorough introduction to software engineering

topics in a way that enables them to understand and assess the potential, limitations

and factors critical to the successful development of a software project on an

organisational level.


Keywords: Sensors, measurement, instrumentation, LabView

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide students with the background of

instrumentation and measurement in the field of electrical and communications

engineering including selected topics at the cutting edge.

Degree year: 3 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB06C Keywords: Digital communications, signals, noise, information theory.

Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to: provide a working knowledge of the coding

techniques in digital communications systems; understand the concept of channel

capacity.

Degree year: 3 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: Keywords: Systems Analysis, System Design

Brief aim/scope: To expand and elaborate on the students introduction to systems thinking. To guide

and encourage the use of an organised and structured group systems approach to a

real practical system. To enable students in gaining competence in analysing and

designing systems.

Module code: ENGG09H Title: Systems Analysis and Design

Module code: ELEC15H Title: Principles of Digital Communications (2)

Module code: ELEC11H Title: Selected Topics in Measurement and Instrumentation

Module code: ELEC16I Title: Software Engineering (1)

Module code: ELEC08I Degree year: 3

Title: Digital Control

Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC13I




Keywords: law, standards, regulations

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to introduce to students legal and other frameworks at

both national and international level of relevance to electronics and communications

engineering.

Degree year: 3 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB04C, ELEC05C Keywords: semiconductors, energy bands, energy states, p-n junction, MOSFET.

Brief aim/scope: To give students a firm foundation in the working of the semiconductor devices

required in modern devices.

Year 4 modules (with 2 optional modules):

Degree year: 4 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: Keywords: Individual research, presentation, report.

Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to provide the student with experience in research

process and methodology by defining and studying a problem on an individual basis.

Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC05H Keywords: CMOS, microelectronics, silicon technology

Brief aim/scope: To develop a consistent picture of the processes used in the modern

microelectronics industry; including key steps in manufacturing, physical design

constraints and a detailed view of IC operation. Students will practice VLSI design

flow; including entry, simulation and verification. To introduce new IC technology

trends and challenges; including scaling and power dissipation problems.

Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC06C, ELEC06I Keywords: Microwave circuits, RF measurements, scattering parameters.

Brief aim/scope: To provide an understanding of the functions and interactions of the analysis and

measurement of high frequency circuits used in communications systems and gain

experience in the analysis, design and characterization of microwave circuits and

systems.

Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC06C, ELEC06I

Keywords: Antennas, antenna arrays, radio wave propagation mechanism, propagation

phenomena and models.

Module code: ELEC19H Title: Antennas and Propagation

Module code: ELEC18H Title: Microwave Circuits, Systems and Communications

Module code: ELEC17H Title: VLSI Technology

Module code: ELEC16H Title: Research Project

Module code: ELEC05H Title: Semiconductor Devices

Module code: 15ELEC07I Title: E&C: Law, Standards and Practice

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Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to gain expertise in the analysis, design and

characterization of antennas through the understanding of antennas theory,

radiation concepts and the use of CAD tools; and to understand and apply the

concepts of wave propagation in wireless systems through the study of propagation

models, phenomena and their effective use in practical scenarios (urban, rural,

terrestrial, satellite).

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Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: Keywords: Networks, TCP/IP, hubs, bridges, switches, routers and gateways

Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to provide an understanding of the various

communication network protocols and their roles within layered network

architectures, to introduce the meaning of an IP address, and network devices; hubs,

bridges, switches, routers, gateways and to define the Internet architecture, salient

features of TCP/IP protocols, and unique characteristics of Ethernet and Wireless

LANs and different network topologies and technologies.

Degree year: 4 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites:

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to present the students with the experience of the design

process from preparation of the brief through to detailed design drawings, if

necessary. Students will be able to draw on results of their individual research

projects that relate to parts of the design project and integrate all individual

components into a comprehensive viable design.

Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC06I, ELEC18H,

ELEC19H

Keywords: Interference, shielding, EMC, international standards.

Brief aim/scope: To give students a critical understanding of the mechanisms of unwanted interaction

within and between electrical/electronic equipment which might impair correct

operation and the techniques for limiting and overcoming such interactions. An

introduction to the international standards on EMC.

Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC06I

Keywords: Optical fibres, photo detectors, laser safety, OTDM

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide engineering students with a thorough

understanding of basics of optical systems and communication systems based on

light propagation and design requirements for different applications. Also, the aim is

to familiarise students with LASERs, lasing materials and design of optical elements

used in such applications.

Module code: ELEC22H Title: Optical systems

Module code: ELEC02H Title: Electromagnetic Compatibility

Keywords: group project

Module code: ELEC21H Title: Design Project

Module code: ELEC20H Title: Communication Networks




Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to: provide an in depth understanding of the technological

and fabrication aspects related to MEMS components and systems; gain a solid

foundation of the basic operation of different RF MEMS components used in RF

applications; enable the student to understand the area of applications of RF MEMS

technology.

Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC19H

Keywords: antennas, miniaturization, reconfigurability, Ultra-wide band, RFID, metamaterials,

nanotechnology.

Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to provide an awareness of the recent trends in antenna

technologies, especially in topics such as antenna integration, broadband

capabilities, use of advanced materials, re-configurability and miniaturisation; and to

familiarize students with the emerging applications of nanotechnologies and

advanced materials;

Module code:

SCIB02H Title: Foundations of Quantum Communication

Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB04C

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to make students aware of current and possible future

applications of quantum mechanics to communication technologies and the

principles by which they operate.

Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC16I Keywords: Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Modelling, UML, V&V, COTS, CBSE

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to introduce students to the basic concepts, principles and

skills of object-oriented modeling. The module also introduces software reuse,

software verification and validation, software security, and software cost estimation.

Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC16I Keywords: Real-Time Systems, RTOS, MASCOT, CODARTS, UML.

Brief aim/scope: To introduce the theory, principles, design, development, and testing of software

within the context of real-time embedded systems.

Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC18C Keywords: digital signals, sampling, z-transform, IIR and FIR Filters, Filter Realizations

Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to provide students with a theoretical and mathematical

Module code: ELEC25H Title: Selected Topics in Digital Signal Processing

Module code: ELEC24H Title: Real Time Software Engineering

Module code: ELEC30H Title: Software Engineering (2)

Keywords: quantum, physics, technology, information, communication.

Module code: ELEC23H Title: Mini and Nano Antennas

Keywords: Radio frequency, MEMS, sensors, micro fabrication.

Module code: ELEC12H Title: RF MEMS and Sensors for Wireless Applications

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basis for the analysis and processing of digital signals; provide students with a

foundation for digital filtering and its applications.

C Keywords: Optoelectronic devices, optical communications, laser

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to build the student background and basic knowledge in

the fields of optical electronic for communication engineering. It also aims at

building and improving students’ skills in the design of optical electronic components

and subsystems.

Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: Keywords: Optical networks, fiber-optic communications, TDM

Brief aim/scope: Upon completion of the course, a student is expected to be sufficiently

knowledgeable in the main principles of optical networking so as to undertake

research in the area or cope with the initial demands of an industry job.

Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC15I Keywords: Wireless Communications, Mobile, Satellite, Wireless Technologies

Brief aim/scope: This module aims to introduce students to the basic theories and concepts of various

wireless communication technologies and their corresponding applications.

Examples include mobile and satellite communications, recent wireless

communications technologies and concepts such as WiFi, wireless sensor networks,

Bluetooth, infra-red, ultra-wide band, etc. The module covers the principles,

features, limitations, performance, and applications of each.

Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC13C, ELEC14I Keywords: digital design, computer architecture, embedded systems, microcontrollers.

Brief aim/scope: The course introduces to students the hardware and software aspects of embedded

systems including main building components, memory and processor specifications,

typical hardware architecture with examples from existing systems, main challenges

in embedded system development. In addition, it provides students with some

embedded systems examples, applications and case studies will be presented.

Module code: ELEC29H Title: Embedded Systems

Module code: ELEC28H Title: Wireless Communication Technologies

Module code: ELEC27H Title: Optical Networks

Module code: ELEC26H Title: Optoelectronics



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Grading systems

At the BUE, we use both the Egyptian and the British grading systems. The following equivalence mapping table provides a useful tool to convert between the two systems.

Egyptian

Standing

British

Mark

Egyptian

Mark

Letter

Grade

Satisfactory

49 64

D+ 48 62

47 60

46 59

D 45 57

44 55

43 54

D- 42 53

41 51

40 50

Fail / Weak

39 49

F

38 48

37 46

36 45

35 44

34 43

33 41

32 40

31 39

30 38

29 36

28 35

27 34

26 33

25 31

24 30

Fail / Very Weak

23 29

22 28

21 26

20 25

19 24

18 23

17 21

16 20

15 19

14 18

13 16

12 15

11 14

10 13

9 11

8 10

7 9

6 8

5 6

4 5

3 4

2 3

1 1

0 0

Egyptian

Standing

British

Mark

Egyptian

Mark

Letter

Grade

Distinction

99 100 98 99

97 99

96 98

95 98

94 97

93 97

92 96

91 96

90 95

89 95

88 94

87 94

86 93

85 93

84 92

83 92

82 91

81 91

80 90

79 90

78 89

77 89

76 88

75 88

74 87

73 86

72 86

71 85

70 85

Very Good

Good

69 84

68 83

67 82

66 81

65 80

64 79

63 78

62 77

61 76

60 75

59 74

58 73

57 72

56 71

55 70

54 69

53 68

52 67

51 66

50 65

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Grading Systems Electrical and Comms. Eng. Programme Handbook (undergraduates), March 2018


Summer training internships

Each student in this programme under- goes two industrial placements in the summer of year 2 and year 3, which are a pass- or-fail requirement for graduation.

The industrial training placements (pass or fail, no credits, at level I and H) are the two modules ENGG03I and ENGG07H. The industrial placement internship, required of all students, requires the attendance of a two-day health and safety work- shop, on campus, before engaging in any on site activity. Professional publications of the Health & Safety Executive of the UK, in addition to other similar Egyptian and international governmental bodies, are introduced to students via the e-learning web page of the Electrical Engineering Depart- ment.

These training opportunities support the development and recognition of career

management skills through work placements or work experience.

Examples of summer training sites: • ABB Group‒Automation and Power

Technologies • Schneider Electric‒Egypt • Huawei Technologies E

• Telecom Egypt Training Center • TE Data • Maintenance & Engineering Co. (Egypt-

Air) • Arab Institute (Arab Organization for

Industrialization) • Centre of Excellence (Ministry of Mili-

tary Production) • Maadi Sattelite Station • NREA‒New & Renewable Energy Au-

thority

Summer Training Internships Electrical and Comms. Eng. Programme Handbook, March 2018

Electrical and Comms. Eng. Programme Handbook (undergraduates), March 2018 School Policies


School policies

Student attendance policy Teaching Assistant and then Module Leader if they have any concerns about

• Principles: understanding the requirements and/

1. BUE has obligations to students and or content of a particular module.

their sponsors (usually parents or other 3. Students should contact either their

family members) to provide a quality Personal Advisor (for Preparatory Year

educational experience in a supportive students) or their Head of Department

learning environment. (all other students) if they wish to seek

2. Students have obligations to them- advice in regard to their studies.

F selves, their families and the BUE, to ensure that they make best use of the

4. Module outlines on e-learning shall specify the core teaching sessions for

learning opportunities provided by the modules for which student attendance

University so that they may achieve a shall be recorded and indicate that

degree of high academic standing. non-attendance shall be reported in ac-

3. It is widely acknowledged across High- cordance with paragraph.

er Education, supported by experience 5. Core teaching sessions shall be deter-

and research evidence, that students mined by Module Leaders in consul-

who do not attend or participate in tation with Heads of Department. For

classes are more likely to achieve poor most modules, the core sessions will

grades or fail. This is mainly because be tutorials and/or laboratory/practi-

students who do not attend will not cal classes. Lectures will be specified

acquire the added value from their in- as core sessions for some modules, in-

teractions with teaching staff and their cluding all English modules. In the case

peers in discussing and understanding of Final Year students, Module Leaders

a particular topic. Their absence is also shall determine.

a sign that they are distracted by other 6. Once a student has missed three core

issues which can impede their learning. teaching sessions specified for a par-

4. The University monitors student atten- ticular module, Module Leaders shall

dance in accordance with the proce- arrange for a Student Absence flag to

dures below, to ensure that it fulfils its be inserted in a student’s record on the

obligations and provides appropriate Student Records System (SRS). This

support to students. shall lead to the automatic generation

of letters to students, copied to their

• Requirements and procedures: parents (and to the Personal Advisors

1. All students are expected to attend and of Preparatory Year students), inform-

participate in all teaching and learning ing students that they are deemed “At

sessions in order to benefit fully from Risk” of failing the modules concerned

their BUE education. due to their poor attendance.

2. Students should contact the relevant 7. If students “At Risk” continue not to

attend and miss a further three core



teaching sessions as specified for a particular module (two core sessions in the case of English modules), Module Leaders shall arrange for a second flag to be inserted on the SRS. This shall lead to the automatic generation of second letters to students, copied to their parents (and to the Personal Advisors of Preparatory Year students), inform- ing students that they are deemed “At Significant Risk” of failing the modules concerned due to their continued poor attendance. Where these letters relate to English modules, they shall indicate that students will be ineligible for further assessment in the Semester concerned, as specified in paragraph 10 below.

8. Letters to students and parents shall highlight the possible consequences, as specified in paragraph 10 below.

9. Students who have a genuine reason for their absence should use the Student Absence Procedures (as specified in the Student Handbook) in order to avoid the possibility of receiving “At Risk” letters.

• Penalties for non-attendance: 1. Students who do not fulfill the atten-

dance requirements for a module shall receive letters which highlight the obligations of students in regard to their

number of credits failed, as specified in the GAR; – That students who wish to remain on

the UK degree will be required to repeat their studies in the following academic year rather than progress, if they do not pass all their modules in a given programme year, provided that they have not exhausted their limited number of attempts in a given module; – That students who have exhausted

their limited number of attempts in a given module will be dismissed from the F UK degree, in accordance with the GAR; attendance requirements that are consistent with the level and nature of study and with the requirements of projects and dissertations. – That students will be dismissed from

the BUE if they do not satisfy the regulations for the EG-only Degree. – That students who do not satisfy En-

glish module attendance requirements will be prevented from taking the unseen examination/final paper for the English modules concerned, subject to approval of the Faculty Council, and that they may be ineligible to re-sit English modules during the Summer Assessment Period, as specified in the GAR; – That student interim transcript will

indicate “At Risk” flags for the module(s) concerned.

studies and confirm the following: – That, if students fail modules, they

have only a limited number of attempts to pass modules, as specified in the Gen- eral Academic Regulations (GAR), if they are to meet the GAR requirements for award of a UK Degree;. – That students may be prevented from

re-sitting modules during the Summer Assessment Period, depending on the

Academic Misconduct 1. It is academic misconduct for any stu-

dent in the course of any assessment to engage in one or more of the following activities:

(i) Failing to comply with the Rules for the Conduct of Students in Assessments.



(ii) Failing to comply with the Rules for the Conduct of Students in Examination Halls. (iii) Assisting another student to gain an advantage by unfair means, or receiving such assistance, for example by collusion, by impersonation or the passing off of one individual's work as another's. This includes undeclared failure to contribute to group coursework assignments. (iv) Misleading the examiners by the fabrication or falsification of data. (v) Plagiarism, which is defined by the University as ‘submitting work as the student's own of which the student is not the author’. This includes failure to acknowledge clearly and explicitly the ideas, words or work of another person whether these are published or unpub- lished. (vi) Engaging in other activity likely to give an unfair advantage to any student.

2. A student shall certify, when submitting work for assessment, that the work is his/her own. Students are referred to the Coursework Submission and State- ment of (SP) An offence of academic misconduct will be defined as minor or major depending on its seriousness. Minor Offences shall be considered by the Head of Department of the Facul- ty of the student (the relevant Head of Department). Major Offences shall be considered by the Faculty Academic Misconduct Committee.

3. Any decision made in accordance with the regulations on academic misconduct shall not be overturned subse- quently by a Programme Examination Board under any circumstances.

4. An incident shall be deemed to be a Minor Offence of academic misconduct if it relates to work for assessment

not undertaken in an Examination Hall, and if the nature of the incident together with the circumstances of the student make appropriate a relatively limited penalty.

5. Except for the Preparatory Year, a student suspected of committing a Minor Offence will automatically be referred for action under the Major Offence procedure if s/he has previously been found guilty of any offence of academic misconduct. In the case of a Prepa- ratory Year student, referral for action under the Major Offence procedure will be applied only exceptionally at the discretion of the relevant Dean.

6. The relevant Head of Department is empowered to consider charges of Mi- nor Offences against students and to levy penalties.

7. An incident shall normally be deemed to be a Major Offence of academic misconduct if it relates to an assessment undertaken in an Examination Hall, or to other assessed work where the nature of the incident together with the circumstances of the student make appropriate a substantial penalty. Except for the Preparatory Year, if a student has been found guilty of a pre- vious offence of academic misconduct, the case shall be designated a Major Offence. In the case of a Preparatory Year student referral for action under the Major Offences procedure will be applied only exceptionally at the discretion of the relevant Dean. Final in- terpretation of the offence of academic misconduct as a Major Offence shall be the responsibility of the Dean in consultation with the Registrar.

8. Major Offences shall be considered by the Faculty Academic Misconduct

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Committee of the student’s home Fac- ulty. The Committee shall be appoint- ed by the Dean on an annual basis with the following constitution: • Three academic faculty members, in-

cluding Dean, shall act as Chair. • One member of the BUE Students’

Union (SU) Board nominated by SU • Where requested, one member of any

validating institute, except at P level. • The Registrar has the right to attend

the Committee. • No individual has a conflict of inter-

the matter to the relevant Head of De- partment.

11. The relevant Head of Department shall decide whether any action shall be taken under the procedures for Minor Offences.

12. Where the Registrar has been consult- ed, s/he shall advise the relevant Dean either to refer the case for action under the Major Offences procedure.

13. Students shall be notified in writing of alleged Minor Offences by the relevant Head of Department/Dean. Students

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est with case to be heard may serve shall be invited to admit or deny the on Faculty Academic Misconduct allegation, Head of Department/Dean. Committee or act as its Secretary. Students shall be invited to admit or

9. Offences committed in the Preparato- deny the allegation, have the right to ry Year are cumulative (i.e. an offence see the evidence against them and to in Semester One will affect the consid- defend themselves in writing and/or in eration of a further offence during the person, and may be accompanied by year – see 14.6) but do not carry into an individual of their own choosing. Degree Year 1. In Degree Year 1 and all Any written defence or request to be other years offences are cumulative. heard in person, including the name

10. A case which appears to academic staff and status of any accompanying indi- to suggest that a student has committed vidual, must be received by the rele- an act of academic misconduct shall vant Head of Department within five be reported immediately to the Dean, working days of the notification of the through the Head of Department with alleged misconduct. a recommendation of whether it con- 14. Having taken into account the evi- stitutes a minor or major offence. The dence and the defense, if any, the rele- Dean shall consider whether or not vant Head of Department shall decide there is a prima facie case to answer. whether the student is guilty of the Where the Dean considers the inci- offence, and if so, the appropriate pen- dent to constitute a Major Offence, s/ alty under paragraph 10.31 GAR. The he shall consult the Registrar. If it is student (and Q&V) shall be notified considered the case is a Major Offence, in writing of the relevant Head of De- the Dean shall refer the matter to the partment’s decision and of the penalty, Faculty Academic Misconduct Com- if one is to be applied, within ten work- mittee. If it is considered the case is a ing days of the student being notified Minor Offence, the Dean shall refer of the allegation.


Academic staff

Full-time academic members:

Prof. Fatma Abouchadi Digital Signal Processing Head of Department [email protected] ext. 1486

Prof. Hani Ghali

RF/Microwave, Electromagnetic and Antennas [email protected] ext. 1516

Prof. Hassan Ragheb

RF MEMS and Sensors for Wireless Applications [email protected] ext.2430

Prof. Tarek Saad Electrical Power [email protected] ext. 1432

Dr. Hany Bastawrous Biomedical Engineering [email protected] ext. 1451

Dr. Hoda Hassan Computer Engineering [email protected] ext. 1451

Dr. Ashraf Seleym Computer Engineering [email protected] ext. 1451

Dr. Mohammad Abdellatif Wireless Communications [email protected] ext. 1451

Dr. Sameh Osama Semiconductor devices, Photovoltaic systems [email protected] ext. 1516

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Dr. Marvy Monir Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks Vehicular Cloud Computing [email protected] ext. 1468

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Teaching assistants, and demonstrators: Kareem Abozeid

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Natalie Nazih

Rana Badran

Haitham Hassan

Zahraa Ismail

PeterMakeen

Afaf Saad

Mohamed Elnaggar

Mostafa Elnaggar

Noura el Shabasy

Reem Ehab

Mohamed Sayed Abdelgawad

Ahmed Zaalouk

Ameera Amer

Ahmed Alhallag

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Resources and facilities

Laboratories: • Analogue & Digital Comms. Lab • Computer Graphics Lab • Computer Simulation Lab • Control Lab • Digital Design Lab • Electronics & Instrumentation Lab • Embedded Systems Lab • Foundations of Electrical Engineering

Lab • Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

Lab • Microwave & Antennas Lab • Optical Communications Lab

Library resources and databases: • Scopus • Science Direct • Springer • IEEE Explore

Field trip examples: • Sega-M Factory (10th of Ramadan) • Zaafarana Wind Farm (Zaafarana) • EMC Lab (6th of October)

Useful student references: • General Academic Regulations (GAR):

http://www.bue.edu.eg/pdfs/q&v/GAR.pdf • Student Handbook:

http://www.bue.edu.eg/pdfs/q&v/SHB%2015-16%20-Sept%2015.pdf • BUE library study, style and copyright guides:

http://lib.bue.edu.eg/index.php/information-skills-introduction/

Back cover: The Curiosity Rover for Mars exploration. © NASA‒JPL.

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http://www.bue.edu.eg/pdfs/q%26v/GAR.pdf

http://www.bue.edu.eg/pdfs/q%26v/SHB%2015-16%20-Sept%2015.pdf

http://lib.bue.edu.eg/index.php/information-skills-introduction/



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