COURSE DESCRIPTION:

YEAR ONE

UENR 101: ACADEMIC WRITING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS I (2 credits)

Objective
All undergraduate students should have the capacity to write clearly and concisely. Academic
Writing will expose the students to basic English grammar, composition and essay writing.
Students will also be exposed to the preparation of summaries, citation and referencing, oral
presentation and interpersonal skills (soft skills in communication),

Content
Fundamental issues in grammar and composition to improve their language skills, reading and
writing skills relevant to University work, including structure of the essay, completeness and
coherence in essay writing; summarizing as a skill basic to exposition, writing from sources,
citation and referencing skills, avoiding plagiarisms, writing and oral presentation skills,
developing interpersonal intelligence, communication styles.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, teaching in small groups characterised by group work, oral
presentations and extensive practical assignments.

Reading Materials
• Hartley, J. 2008, Academic writing and publishing: a practical guide.
• Janet Giltrow, J., Gooding, R. And Burgoyne, D. 2009. Academic writing: an
introduction.
• Sharma, S. And B. Mishra (2009) Communication skills for engineers and Scientist.
Asoke K. Ghosh Phi Learning Private limited. New Delhi
• Goulston, M. andFerrazzi, K. 2009. Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through
to Absolutely Anyone
MATH 109: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I (3 Credits)

Objective
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of mathematics and lay solid
foundation on the principles necessary for solving engineering problems.

Content
Algebra I: The set R of real numbers, Relation of order in R. Principle of Mathematical
Induction. Complex numbers.
Analysis II: Notion of functions, limit of functions and continuity; Odd, Even and Periodic
Functions, Hyperbolic functions and their graphs. Differentiation of functions: Rolle's
Theorem and the mean-value theorems, Chain rule, Implicit differentiation. Series
representation of functions, Taylor’s Theorem, Application for differentiation, Indeterminate
forms. Repeated differentiation. Partial & Total differentiation: Functions of several variables,
continuity and partial derivatives. Total differentials, approximate calculations using
differentials. Extremum problems, without and with constraints, Lagrange multipliers, global
extremum.
Vector Analysis: Rectangular coordinates in space, vector in space, the dot product, the cross
product and triple products. Vector differentiation: Ordinary derivatives, Differential of
vectors, The vector differential operator: del, Gradient, Divergence, Curl.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and assignments.

Reading Material
• Calculus by James Stewart, January 1, 2011 | ISBN-10: 0538497815 | ISBN-13: 978-
0538497817 | Edition: 7
• Calculus by Ron Larson, Robert P. Hostetler and Bruce H. Edwards, January 11, 2005
| ISBN-10: 061850298X | ISBN-13: 978-0618502981 | Edition: 8
• Hirst, A.E. 2003. Vectors in Two or Three Dimensions (Modular Mathematics Series).
Elsevier; Second Edition, ASIN: B007VOXNWK
• Swokoski, E. W. (1983).Calculus with Analytic Geometry/ISBN:0-87150-341-7.
PWS Publishers/Alternate Edition

MECH 151: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) I (2, 2, 3)

Objectives
This course will introduce students to the formal engineering design process and provide them
with the requisite tools to implement the design process. It will equip students to develop
solutions to engineering problems using modern CAD tools.
Content
Introduction to Engineering Design Process: Problem Identification; Conceptual Design (Ideas,
Sketches and Solution Lists); Concept Refinement (Computer Modelling, Database
Development); Testing (Analysis and Simulation of All Design Aspects); Prototyping
(Visualizing and Improving the Design); Communication (Engineering Drawings,
Specifications); Production (Final Design, Manufacturing, Distribution). Introduction to
drafting techniques with emphasis on sketching, geometric construction, dimensioning
practices, visualization, and orthographic projection concepts. Introduction to Computer-Aided
Drafting (CAD) functions and techniques using CAD software applications.

Software applications
Fusion 360, Inventor, and AutoCAD, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, NX, etc.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, practical tutorial assignments, and group design projects

Reading Material
• Budynas R. G. and Nisbert J. K., 2015. Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design (10th
Edition). McGraw-Hill Education
• Waguespack, C., 2013. Mastering Autodesk® Inventor® 2014 and Autodesk®
Inventor LT™ 2014. John Wiley and Sons Inc.
• Ajeet Singh, 2012. Machine Drawing (2nd Edition). Tata McGraw-Hill Education India
• John, K. C., 2009. Engineering Graphics for Diploma. PHI Learning Kyles, S., 2008.
AutoCAD Workbook for Engineers and Architects. John Wiley and Sons Inc.
ELNG 151: INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL LABORATORY AND DESIGN
(3 credits)
Objective
The course will introduce students to manufacturing tools, processes, engineering Safety and
standards.
Content
General familiarization tour at engineering industries as well as laboratories in the School of
Engineering and, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, equipment
identification in the laboratories, laboratory safety, etc.
Electronic/Autotronic: Identification of electronic components and testing, PCB making,
soldering, automobile checklists, troubleshoot automobiles using diagnostic tool (scanner).
Electrical: Identification of electrical machines, its parts and testing, identification of power
cables, its components and testing, measuring instruments, relays and contactors, electrical
wiring: types of switches, wires, lights, fans, heaters, fridges, air conditioners.
Computer: PCB making software, familiarization with computer hardware components,
computer networking.
Standards and Safety: Engineering standards and industrial safety practices using PURC,
IEEE, IEC and other recognized regulatory bodies.
Design Project – Basic electrical/electronic engineering projects.
Mode of Delivery
Laboratory session and group design projects

Reading Material
• Robert J. Pond and Jeffrey L. Rankinen, Introduction to Engineering Technology,
Pearson, 8th Edition, 2013, |ISBN-10: 0132840111 | ISBN-13: 978-0132840118.
• Lucy C. Morse and Daniel L. Babcock, 2009. Managing Engineering and Technology,
Pearson, 6th Edition, 2013. | ISBN-10: 0133485102 | ISBN-13: 978-0133485103.
• Paul Scherz, Simon Monk, Practical Electronics for Inventors, MaGraw-Hill
Education, 4 Edition, 2016. | ISBN-10: 1259587541 | ISBN-13: 978-1259587542.
• Viktor Hacker, Electrical Engineering: Fundamentals, De Gruyter Oldenbourg, 2020. |
ISBN-10: 3110521024 | ISBN-13: 978-3110521023.

ELNG 155: COMPUTER LITERACY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Objectives:
The objective of this course is to provide students witt familiarization of both computer
hardware and software and understand the role computers play in everyday activity and in the
future.

Content:
The software and hardware parts of computer. Electronic/logic design and processing of data
structure by a computer. Computer maintenance and fault diagnosis. Software applications in
document editing, database organization, graphing, presentation, drawing, mathematical
analysis of data with functions using Microsoft Office word processing, Excel, Presentation,
Access database management systems and web apps. Introduction to different Operating
System (OS), editors, programming languages and useful development in the software space.
Introduction to computer networking and new development in networking, internet
technologies and ethics. Digital Representation and operations.

TASK: Students will be tasked to build a project that uses the knowledge of computer software
and hardware to solve a societal problem. Examples; programming development board
(Arduino) to control LEDs, take analogue input, display an output on LCD etc.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, practical, tutorial, assignments, and group design projects (task).

Reading Materials.
• Shelly Cashman Series Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2016:
A Fundamental Combined Approach 1st Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1305871809, ISBN-
10: 1305871804, Cengage Learning; 1st edition (February 16, 2016)
• Jennifer T. Campbell, Steven M. Freund, Mark Frydenberg, Mary Z. Last, Philip J.
Pratt, Computers Made Easy: From Dummy to Geek, James Bernstein, ISBN-10:
1983154830 ISBN-13: 978-1983154836, Independently published (June 12, 2018)
• Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja, Practical Computer Literacy, ISBN-10: 128507677X,
ISBN-13: 978-1285076775, Cengage Learning, 4th edition, 2013.
• Connie Morrison, Dolores Wells, Lisa Ruffolo; Computer Literacy BASICS: A
Comprehensive Guide to IC3, ISBN-13: 978-1285766584, ISBN-10: 128576658X,
Cengage Learning; 5th edition, 2014.

SENG 107: INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2 Credits)

Objective
The course will provide students with an overview of humans, nature and environment.
Students will also gain knowledge on the planet earth and its surrounding bodies, resources,
environment and climate change as well as the basic environmental laws and policies in Ghana
and the world. The ecosystem and its structure, pollution, environmental impact assessment
and treatment of waste would be studied.

CONTENT
Humans and the Environment: the sun and solar system, electromagnetic spectrum, the earth,
plate tectonics, ocean floor spreading, continental drift, human societies and their impacts
on the environment: hunter gatherer societies, agricultural society, industrial society etc. ,
resources and population: renewable and non-renewable resources, the looming crises,
earthmanship society, the environment: environment and society, environmental ethics, the
ecosystem: world major ecosystems, the tropical environments, the tropical rain forest, the
tropical savannah, the tropical deserts, how the ecosystem functions: levels of organization of
matter, ecosystem structure, non biotic portion, living biotic portion, climate, the soil, pyramid
of numbers, energy and biomass, biogechemical cycles limiting factors in an ecosystem,
pollution and pollution control: pollution and pollutants, degradable and non-degradable
forms of pollutant, air pollution, thermal inversion, climate change etc., water pollution
studies: properties of water, euthrophication, heavy metal contaminants, environmental quality
parameters, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, nitrites etc.,
environmental laws and contemporary issues: history of environmental laws in Ghana and
the world, types, principles and levels of environmental laws, environmental impact
assessment, life cycle and risk analysis etc, wastewater treatment: levels of waste water
treatment, conventional and non-conventional treatment systems, disease and disease control,
microbial pathogens and their control, water supply and sanitation, solid waste management.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions, practical, group work, oral presentations
and assignments

Reading Material
• Kiely, G., Environmental Engineering. McGraw Hill, 1996. ISBN: 007091272
• Awuah, E., Environmental and Sanitation Studies for the Tropics, 2012, Third Revised
Edition
• AWWA/APHA, Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
• Cunningham, W.P., Cunningham A.M., Principles of Environmental Science, Inquiry
and Applications New York:. McGraw Hill, 2002

UENR 105: INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH I (2 Credits)

Objective
To train the ear to ‘’hear’’ and reproduce patterns and meaningful sounds (words, sentences)
while respecting the rhythm and the intonation of French spoken at a normal and natural speed.
Students will be exposed to vocabulary and basic grammar in context, and will learn to use
them in oral communicative situations. The course will introduce students to the fundamentals
of the French language to enable students understand basic words and expressions in French
and talk about themselves.

Content
Introduction to the fundamentals of the French language. The focus is training the ear to ‘’hear’’
and reproduce patterns and meaningful sounds (words, sentences) while respecting the rhythm
and the intonation of French spoken at a normal and natural speed. Students will be exposed
to vocabulary and basic grammar in context, and will learn to use them in oral communicative
situations: asking and answering simple questions relating to one’s activities. Verb tenses,
grammatical concepts and expressions in the context of their use in simple every day
conversation. Students’ understanding of basic words and expressions in French to enable them
talk about themselves, their families and their immediate environment. Introducing themselves
and others, telling time, reading simple sentences in announcements or notices will be another
focus of the course.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, group oral presentations, tutorials, translation, interpretation of simple sentences, role
play at the work place / jeux de rôles, reading of simple passages, audio-visual exercises, use
of multi-media tools such as films, audios, etc

Reading Materials
 • Anne-Lyse, D, Beatrice T. (2013) Objective Express 1 : le monde professionnel de
français, A1, A2, Paris, Hachette
• Berthet, A. et al (2012) : Alter ego+ A1. Paris : Hachette.
• Tauzin B., Dubois A-L. (2016) : Objectif express A1/A2 (Le monde prof. en Fr.). Paris
: Hachette.
• Girardet, Pécheur J. (2010) : Écho A 1. Paris : CLE International.

ELNG 153: FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – 3 CREDIT

Objective
The course is designed to equip students with the fundamentals of electrical Engineering, and
to analyse AC and DC circuits using network theorems.

Content:
Units and Measurement: Basic and Derived Units, SI Units, Definition of Work, Energy and
Power, Efficiency, Number Systems, Introduction to Types of Signals and Systems.
Passive Elements: Resistors, Capacitors and Inductors
Introduction to Electrical Circuits: Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Series and Parallel
connection, superposition and reciprocity theorems.
Simple Magnetic Circuits: Magnetism, Ohm’s law for magnetic circuit; Analogy between
electric circuits and Magnetic Circuits
AC Circuits: AC in inductive, resistive and capacitive circuits, complex number representation
of AC parameters, Single and Three phase AC circuits.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, hands-on practical demonstrations, laboratory exercises and assignments.

Reading Material
• Hughes E. , Electrical and Electronics Technology(10ed.,Pearson Education), ISBN
8131733661, 9788131733660
• Theraja B.L, Theraja R.K, A Text Book of Electrical Technology, ISBN 8121924413,
9788121924412
• Boylestad R., Introductory Circuit Analysis, ISBN 9780133923605, 978129098951
• C. K. Alexander, M. N.O. Sadiku, Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, ISBN 978-
0078028229
MATH 114: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II (Credit 3)

Objective
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of mathematics and lay solid
foundation on the principles necessary for solving engineering problems.

Pre-requisite: Engineering Mathematics I

Content
Analysis: Sequences- Definition of Sequences, limit of a sequence, algebra of limits of
asequence, convergent and divergent sequences. Bounded sequences, Monotonic sequences
and their properties. Series: Convergence of series of real numbers, Tests of convergence
including Cauchy’s root test, Comparison test, D’Alembert’s ratio test, Integral test,
logarithmic and Basic comparison test, series of functions and power series, convergence of
power series, radius and interval of convergence.
Co-ordinate geometry: Conic sections in rectangular co-ordinates, parabola, ellipse and
hyperbola. Parametric equations: Plane polar co-ordinates, polar curves.
Integration
) The definite integral, Riemann Sum, Techniques of integration of trigonometric,
exponential, polynomial and rational functions including advanced methods of
substitution, partial fractions, by parts and reduction formulae. Improper Integrals,
and their convergence
) Vector Integration: Ordinary integrals of vectors, Line integral, surface integrals,
volume integrals and its applications in engineering.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, exercises, group work, assignments

Reading Materials
• Erwin Kreysig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics - 8th edition, John Wiley & Sons
Inc, 1999.
• Howard Anton, Calculus - A New Horizon - 6th edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1999.
• Swokoski, E. W. (1983).Calculus with Analytic Geometry/ISBN:0-87150-341-7. PWS
Publishers/Alternate Edition
• E. Mendelson, Schaum's 3000 Solved Problems in Calculus, McGraw Hill, 1990.

CENG 152: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS (3 Credits)

Objective
The course will equip students with knowledge and skills in applying computer programming
methods to solve engineering problems.

Content
Overview of various types of Computer Programming: Structured, Object-Oriented, Graphical
and Visual Programming. Numerical computations using MatLab; developing M-files and
codes using MatLab or any available programming language including visual programming in
all cases. General programming techniques using conditional statements, looping, subroutines,
and data input/output will be stressed. Role of high level languages in engineering: The relative
strengths and weaknesses of procedural and object-oriented languages in engineering. The
unified modeling language (UML),Critical thinking in creating algorithms and in translation to
coding. Introduction to object oriented programming (OOP) using Java / C++ language:
classes/objects, input/output streams, overloading, inheritance, instantiation, polymorphism,
templates and exception handling. Introduction to Software Engineering: Software Life Cycle
models, Software Quality, Formal methods, Human factors. Consideration of features specific
to the software being used will also be discussed.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, seminars, practical and hands-on exercises in programming.

Reading Material
 • Stephen J. Chapman, 2007. MATLAB Programming for Engineers. | ISBN-10:
049524449X. | ISBN-13: 9780495244493.
• Aaron R. Bradley, 2011. Programming for Engineers: A Foundational Approach to
Learning C and Matlab. | ISBN-10: 3642233023. | ISBN-13: 9783642233029.
• Stanley B. Lippman, JoséeLajoie, Barbara E. Moo, 2012. C++ Primer. ISBN-10:
0321714113 | ISBN-13: 978-0321714114 | Edition: 5
• Joshua Bloch, 2008. Effective Java. ISBN-10: 0321356683 | ISBN-13: 978-
0321356680 | Edition: 2

ELNG 152: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING (2 credits)

Objectives
This course will provide students with basic skills in the production of Electrical and Electronic
engineering drawings using CAD software to meet IEEE and IET standards. Students will also
be equipped with the tools to read and interpret Electrical Engineering drawings.

Content
Introduction to various Electrical and Electronic symbols; Wiring, connection or bread boarded
diagrams; schematic diagrams; printed circuit diagrams; electrical power diagrams. Specific
emphasis is placed on producing diagrams using CAD software to meet IEEE and IET
standards.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, CAD laboratory exercises and assignments.
Reading Material
• S K Bhattacharya. Electrical Engineering Drawing. ISBN-10: 8122408559 | ISBN-13:
978-8122408553
• J. Northcote-Green, R. Wilson. Control and Automation of Electrical Power
Distribution Systems. ISBN 10: 0‑8247‑2631‑6, ISBN-13: 978‑0‑8247‑2631‑7
• G. Verma, M. Weber. AutoCAD Electrical 2016 Black Book. ISBN # 978-
1511878678
• K. V. Reddy. Textbook of Engineering Drawing, ISBN: 81-7800-149-7
• CAD Software Tools: AutoCAD Electrical, Or CAD, EAGLE PCB design

CENG 154: BASIC ELECTRONICS (3 CREDITS)

Objective
This course provides an introduction to modern electronic circuit design and to the concepts
and simple principles of semiconductor devices.

Content
Nature of atoms. The vacuum valves (diode, triode, tetrode, pentode). Basic concepts of
semiconductor charge carriers. Effective mass, mobility, conductivity, life time and
recombination. Continuity equations, flow-equations, Hall effects and Choke.
Electronic properties of materials: Solid-state materials; Electrons and holes; Conductivity
and resistivity. Doping, acceptors and donors; p- and n-type material; PN junctions.

Diodes and diode circuits: Diode operation and i-v characteristics; Regions of operation,
models, and limitations; Schottky, Zener, the load line; Multi-diode circuits. Rectification and
Filtration:

Bipolar transistors: npn and pnp transistor operation; i-v characteristics; Regions of operation,
models, and limitation; Transfer characteristic of BJT with load resistor; Biasing for amplifier
applications. Bipolar transistors, its characteristics. CB, CC, CE configurations. The transistor
as amplifier and switching devices (ac - dc load lines). Rectifiers; dc/dc converters.

Tasks: Students will be tasked to design and build an AC to DC power supply.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, hands-on practical demonstrations, laboratory exercises and mini-projects
(Task).

Reading Material
• Walter Banzhaf, 2010. Understanding Basic Electronics (Softcover). ISBN-10:
0872590828 | ISBN-13: 978-0872590823| second Edition.
• Gene McWhorter and Alvis J. Evans, 2004. Basic Electronics, August 2004.
• Jacob Millman, Christos Halkias and Chetan D. Parikh. Integrated Electronics. Tata
McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 2001. ISBN 0074622455, 9780074622452
• Ralph J. Smith, Richard C. Dorf . Circuits, Devices and Systems, 5th Edition. Wiley
India Pvt. Limited, 2009. ISBN 8126511036, 9788126511037
MECH 156: BASIC MECHANICS (3 Credits)

Objective
The course will provide students with basic understanding of Newtonian mechanics and its
applications in engineering.

Content
General principles of mechanics, methods of problem solution, and numerical accuracy. Force
vectors and mathematical operations. Static Particles: Coplanar force on a particle, resultant of
forces, resolution of forces, conditions for the equilibrium of a particle, Newton’s first law,
free-body diagram, forces in space. Force System Resultants. Statics of a rigid body and
conditions for equilibrium. Centroids and centers of gravity

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical and assignments

Reading Material
• Reif, F. 1995. Understanding Basic Mechanics.| ISBN-10: 0471116246 | ISBN-13:
978-0471116240 | Edition: 1
• Richard Marget and Matt Ludescher, 1998. Basic Mechanics Book. | ISBN-10:
0966507002 | ISBN-13: 978-0966507003.
• Waguespack, C., 2013. Mastering Autodesk® Inventor® 2014 and Autodesk®
Inventor LT™ 2014. John Wiley and Sons Inc.
 • Ajeet Singh, 2012. Machine Drawing (2nd Edition). Tata McGraw-Hill Education
India

UENR 110: GHANAIAN AND AFRICAN STUDIES (2 credits)

Objective
To provide students with knowledge on the histories, cultures and people of Ghana and Africa
and to sensitize students on gender issues to enable them recognize and understand the effect
of gender issues to development

Introduction to Gender

Content
The gendered nature of African societies and how it impacts development and state as well as
state, civil societies responses to gender inequalities, transforming gender relations on the basis
of three justification – citizenship rights and the constitution, development imperatives and the
promotion of gender equitable cultures, state and civil society responses to gender inequalities
focusing on legal and cultural reforms, affirmative action, gender and development and civil
society activism. The role of individual and group agency and leadership in changing relations
will be highlighted.

Introduction to Leadership in Africa: Good leaders are expected to solve new problems
which arise in their domain and the changing landscape of business. The complex process of
leadership, influence of African leaders, Leadership attributes- beliefs, values, ethics,
character, knowledge and skills and other traits that can be learned. Traditional and
contemporary concepts of leadership in Africa.

Gender and Culture in Africa: How culture shapes the position of women and men in
Ghanaian and African societies, analyses of cultures and cultural practices as dynamic,
contested and rooted in socio- economic conditions and power relations, the role of the
Ghanaian student in reinforcing and transforming the nature of gender relation in society.

Gender Issues in Africa’s Development: Key concepts/ issues in gender and development
in Ghana and Africa, The different impacts of development on men and women, Men and
women’s access to resources such as land, labour, credit, time and social capital, production
and reproduction in Ghana and Africa. The gendered implications of natural resource
management, sustainable development and in decision-making, the state and civil society
response to gender issues in Africa.

African Art, its Philosophy and Criticism: Understanding African art, the forms of African
art, historical and theoretical approaches to a subject such as art as history, history as an art,
aesthetics, style, subject and subject matter, interpretations and meanings, visual narratives,
gender perceptions, role and representations, art criticism and contemporary discourses on the
practice of art on the continent.

Philosophy in African Cultures

Philosophical thought in African cultures with emphasis on its relation and relevance to
contemporary African cultures and development, African cosmologies, concepts of God,
deities, ancestors, African communal and individualist values, the concept of the human being,
destiny, evil and ethics/ morality, gender and race.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, case studies, group work, oral presentations and assignments.

Reading Materials
• Jefferies, R. (2009). Class Power and ideology in Ghana: the Railway of Sekondi.
Cambridge University Press.
• Mahmood, M. E. And Wamba-die-Wamba (1995) African Studies in social movements
and democracy. Codesia
• Rosaldo, M. And Lamphere, L. (eds) 1994. ‘Woman, Culture and Society: A theoretical
Overview’.
• Batliwala, Srilatha 2008. Changing the world, Concepts and Practices of Women
movements, Toronto Association

UENR 106: INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH II ( 2 Credit )

Objective
The course is a continuation of UENR 101 and aims at helping students to be able to ask simple
questions on topics familiar to them. Students will be able to speak French fluently with some
amount of active vocabulary to permit an uninterrupted exchange in French.

Content
The focus is training students to deepen their knowledge of French acquired in 101. It is a
continuation of FRN101 and it will help students ask simple questions on topics familiar to
them. Use of simple expressions by students to describe people and places they know and also,
be able to fill simple forms (e.g. registration) in French. Students will be also exposed to larger
vocabulary and intermediate grammar in context, and will learn to use them in oral
communicative situations, reflecting the life and experiences of the students: asking and
answering questions relating to a variety of common societal issues, discussions and the
development of writing skills: develop essays, do simple analysis of situations in French.
Emphasis on oral expression and comprehension; development of reading and writing skills.
Oral practice, oral presentations, interviews, cultural activities, grammar exercises. In order to
achieve a reasonable level of progress, students will need to engage independently in language
learning activities outside the official class hours (Movies, radio, television, interaction with
native speakers or visiting francophone countries like Togo, Ivory Coast or Burkina-Faso and
engaging local people who speak French on a daily basis).

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, translation, interpretation of simple sentences, exercises, role plays, debates
and audio visual exercises., reading of simple passages, use of Multimedia tools such as radio,
television, films, memoranda and visuals, oral interactions, group discussions, exposure visits,
simple assignments.

Reading Material
 • Anne-Lyse, D, Beatrice T. (2013) Objective Express 1 : le monde professionnel de
français, A1, A2, Paris, Hachette
• Berthet, A. et al (2012) : Alter ego+ A1. Paris : Hachette.
• Tauzin B., Dubois A-L. (2016) : Objectif express A1/A2 (Le monde prof. en Fr.). Paris
: Hachette.
• Girardet, Pécheur J. (2010) : Écho A 1. Paris : CLE International.

YEAR TWO

UENR 201: ANALYTICAL READING AND REASONING (2 credits)

Objective
The course will provide students the diagnostic skills that enable them to discriminate logically
between issues and with vocabulary and techniques to employ critical thought and practice
within the academic arena and beyond.

Content
Rhetorical ploys that give motives vs. arguments providing good logical reasons for believing
an assertion., contrast between inductive and deductive reasoning and the different types of
support yielded by each, to evaluate the quality of evidence confirming an empirical hypothesis
about human conduct to maintain individual professional and scholarly discretion in the face
of peer pressure and mob mentality

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, case studies, group work, oral presentations and extensive
practical assignments.
Reading Materials
• Wright L. 2001. Critical thinking: An introduction to analytical reading and reasoning.
Oxford University Press, | ISBN-10: 0195130332 | ISBN-13: 978-0195130331
• Whimbey, A. and J. Lochhead, 1999. Problem solving and comprehension. Lawrence
Erlbaum Associates.
• Empowering the Internet Generation: Ninth Edition. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill,
2002.
• Maguire, P., & Pitceathly, C. (2002). Key communication skills and how to acquire
them. Bmj ,325 (7366), 697-700.

MATH 209: LINEAR ALGEBRA FOR ENGINEERS (3 CREDITS)

Objective
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of matrix theory and their applications
necessary for solving engineering problems.
Pre-requisite: Elective Mathematics, Engineering Mathematics I

Content
Matrix algebra– Determinants and their properties, Types of matrices Hermitian and skew
Hermitian matrices – Idempotent, Nilpotent, Orthogonal, Unitary matrices and their properties,
operations with matrices, Laplace Expansion of determinant, Solution of system of linear
equations by determinants. Symmetric and skew-symmetric

Vector Space, Subspace, Basis & Dimensions, Span of a set, Linear combination, Linear
dependence & Independence. Rank of a matrix – Normal form – Finding the inverse of a
matrix by elementary transformation – Echelon form, System of linear equations and
consistency, General system of linear equations, existence and properties of solution, Gaussian
elimination.

Characteristic Polynomials, Characteristic equations – Eigen values, Eigen vectors and

properties – Cayley Hamilton theorem and its use in finding inverse and powers of a matrix.
Linear transformation-Range and Kernel of a linear map.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, case studies, group work, oral presentations and extensive
practical assignments.

Reading Materials
• Stephen W. Goode (1991). An Introduction to Differential Equations&Linear Algebra;
Prentice Hall, New Jersey, UK.
• M. J. Tobias, Matrices in Engineering Problems, Reprint, USA: Morgan and Claypool
 Publishers., 2011. (Section : 2.7)
• Seymour LipschutzandMarc Lipson, Schaum's Outline of Linear Algebra, 5th Edition
,McGraw-Hill; 5 edition , 2012. ISBN:978-0071794565,
• R. Bronson, Schaum’s Outline of Matrix Operations, 1st ed., USA: McGraw Hill
Professional,1998.ISBN: 978-0071756044

CENG 251: ELECTRIC CIRCUITS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (3 credits)

Objective
The course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of network theorems and
their application to electric circuit analysis.

Content
Network Theorem for both DC and AC circuits - Superposition Theorem, Thevenin’s
Theorem, Norton’s Theorem, Substitution Theorem, Reciprocity Theorem, Nodal and Mesh
Analysis, Millman’s Theorem, Maximum Power Transfer.
DC and 1st Order Transient Analysis. Introduction to operational amplifiers, Inductance,
Capacitance. Mutual Inductance. Transient response of RL and RC. AC and 2nd Order
Transient Analysis. Introduction to the Laplace Transforms. Circuit Analysis using the Laplace
Transform. Operational amplifiers, Passive and active filters design. Frequency response and
Bode plots. Two port circuits.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, assignments and simulations

Reading Materials

• Allan H. Robbins and Wilhelm C. Miller, 2013 Circuit Analysis Theory and
Practice (Fifth Edition) ISBN – 13: 978- 1 – 1332 – 8100 – 9.
• Charles K. Alexander and Matthew N. O. Sadiku, 2013 Fundamentals of Electric
Circuits (Sixth Edition) ISBN 978 – 0 – 07 – 802822 – 9.
• Nilsson, James W., and Susan Riedel. Electric circuits. Prentice Hall Press, 2010.
ISBN:978-0-13-611499-4
• Bird, John. Electrical circuit theory and technology. ISBN: 978-0-415-66286-4,
Routledge, 2014.

ELNG 251: DC MACHINES AND TRANSFORMER ( 3 CREDITS)

Objectives
The course is designed to introduce students to the basic theory and construction for both
transformer and DC machines. The operational characteristics of both DC machines and
Transformer are also introduced.

Content
Introduction to Electrical Machines: Electromechanical Energy Conversion, definition and
types of electrical Machines, Magnetic Fields and Circuits, Power Flow in Electrical Machines,
Losses and its minimization.
DC Machines-Introduction and Structure of DC Machines, Winding in DC Machines, EMF,
MMF production, Armature Reaction, Emf and Torque Equation, Classification of DC
Machines, Steady State characteristics of Shunt, Series and Compound Machines, Speed
Control and Voltage Regulation, Losses and Efficiency, Starting DC Machines.

Transformers: Basic theory of a transformer and its construction. Approximation of a real

transformer by an ideal transformer. Equivalent circuit of transformer. No – Load and Short
circuit tests of a transformer, Voltage regulation of a transformer, Parallel operation of a
transformer, Autotransformer, Three – phase transformer, Tap – changing transformer,
Instrument transformers, Transformer cooling, Transformer ratings

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, assignments, simulations and practical sessions

Reading Materials
• Stephen J. Chapman, 2012. Electric Machinery Fundamentals (5th Edition) |ISBN
978 – 007 – 108617 – 2| MHID 007 – 108617 – X
• Theraja B.L, Theraja R. K, A Text Book of Electrical Technology, ISBN
8121924413, 9788121924412
• Hughes E., Electrical and Electronics Technology (10ed., Pearson Education), ISBN
8131733661, 9788131733660
• A. Veltman, D. W.J. Pulle, R. W. De Doncker, Fundamentals of Electrical Drives,
ISBN-10 1-4020-5503-X, ISBN-13 978-1-4020-5503-4

CENG 253: SOLID STATE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES -3 credits

Objective:
The course is designed to teach students the physics behind electronic device operations and
also prepare students for advanced courses in solid state and quantum electronics.

Content:
Crystal properties and growth of semiconductors. Atoms and electrons. Energy bands and
charge carriers in semiconductors. Excess carriers in semiconductors. PN junctions. Junction
diodes and their static and dynamic properties at high frequencies, switching.
Metal-Semiconductor junctions: Energy band diagram of the Schottky barrier, MIS
Schottky diode, ohmic contact, applications of Schottky-Barrier diodes, heterojunctions.
Optoelectronic devices: optical absorption in a Semiconductor, Photovoltaic effect, solar
cells, LEDs.
MOS Devices MOS capacitor, MOS transistor (DC characteristics, depletion - MOST and
JFET). Polysilicon gate technology, Metal gate technology, comparison. Control of threshold
voltage through iron implantation.
Bipolar Junction Devices: The BJT transistor action, Ebers-Molls model, Hybrid-pi and
h equivalent circuit, the BJT as a switch, breakdown voltages, High power devices: PNPN
devices.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work, and assignments.

Reading Material
• Ben Streetman and Sanjay Banerjee, 2005. Solid State Electronic Devices (7th
Edition).| ISBN-10: 013149726X | ISBN-13: 978-0131497269
• Bhattacharya, D.K. 2007. Solid State Electronic Devices
• Christo Papadopoulos, Solid-State Electronic Devices, An Introduction, Springer,
ISBN 978-1-4614-8835-4
• Nilsson, James W., and Susan Riedel. Electric circuits. Prentice Hall Press, 2010.
ISBN:978-0-13-611499-4

ELNG 253: ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION (2 Credits)

Objectives
The objective of the course is provide the student with essential principles of basic circuit
analysis, digital logic circuits, transducers and electronic instruments for measurement of
physical quantities

Content
Operational principles and dynamic analysis of measuring instruments: moving coil
instruments, moving iron instruments. Electrostatic, electrodynamics, industrial instruments.
Instrument Transformers. Measurement of current, voltage, power energy, phase, power
factor, frequency.
Measurement of resistance, capacitance and inductance, bridge methods; resonance methods,
sensors, and transducers. Methods of measuring non-electric quantities: heat, light, sound,
pressure, strain. stress. mechanical displacement, flow, liquid level, humidity, speed, velocity
and time. The C.R.O. and its application. Electronic measuring instruments such as logic
analysers, spectrum analysers and computer controlled automatic measuring instruments.
SCADA systems and remote metering. Students will be expected to apply knowledge in
LabView in the development of some VIs for the measurement of some of the physical
quantities discussed in this course.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work, and assignments.

Reading Material
• Gupta J.B , A Course in Electronic and Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation,
ISBN 8185749167, 9788185749167
• Theraja B.L, Theraja R.K, A Text Book of Electrical Technology, ISBN 8121924413,
9788121924412
• J.D. Turner, instrumentation for engineers, ISBN 978-0-333-44551-8, ISBN 978-1-
349-19508-4 (eBook)
• J.P. Bentley, Principles of Measurement Systems, Fourth Edition ISBN 10987654321
ISBN 100908070605

ELNG 257: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY I (2 Credits)

Objective
Students will be equipped with skills in laboratory and field in the area of courses related to
Measurements and Instrumentation, DC Machines and Transformers, Solid state and Electronic
Devices.

Contents
Laboratory work in the following areas DC Machines, Transducers, single-phase and
polyphase transformers, measuring instruments, characteristics of solid state and electronic
devices, amplifiers: design and construction

Mode of Delivery
Laboratory and field measurements, practical work and mini project

Reading Material
• Gupta J.B , A Course in Electronic and Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation,
ISBN 8185749167, 9788185749167
• Ben Streetman and Sanjay Banerjee, 2005. Solid State Electronic Devices (7th
Edition).| ISBN-10: 013149726X | ISBN-13: 978-0131497269
• Stephen J. Chapman, 2012. Electric Machinery Fundamentals (5th Edition) |ISBN
978 – 007 – 108617 – 2| MHID 007 – 108617 – X
• Theraja B.L, Theraja R.K, A Text Book of Electrical Technology, ISBN 8121924413,
9788121924412

UENR 203: FRENCH FOR GENERAL COMMUNICATION I (2 Credits)

Objective
This course will help students to read and understand simple and short passages as well as the
essential information contained in common documents. It will enhance the students’ ability to
express themselves orally and understand expressions in French.

Content
Construction of simple sentences, reading and understanding of simple and short passages as
well as the essential information contained in common documents such as advertisements,
prospectus, fact sheets, and menus. Students will be also exposed to larger vocabulary and
intermediate grammar in context, and will learn to use them in oral communicative situations,
reflecting the life and experiences of the students. The construction of sentences in the present
and future tenses will be another focus of the course. Emphasis will be on oral expression and
comprehension; development of reading and writing skills. Oral practice, oral presentations,
interviews, cultural activities, grammar exercises. Students will need to engage independently
in language learning activities outside the official class hours (Movies, radio, television,
interaction with native speakers or visiting francophone countries like Togo, Ivory Coast or
Burkina-Faso and engaging local people who speak French on a daily basis)
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, reading of passages, use of Multimedia tools such as radio, television, films,
memoranda and visuals, oral conversations and interactions, group discussions, exposure visits,
simple assignments, dictation and comprehension exercises, class debates, description of
scenes. site visits, reading of documents on thematic issues.

Reading Material
• Bérard, E. (2016) : Grammaire du Français niveau A1/A2. Paris : Hachette.
• Berthet A. et al (2012) : Alter ego+ A1. Paris: Hachette.
• (Méthode de français; Guide de professeur; Cahier d’activités-étudiant; DVD-ROM).
• Tauzin B., Dubois A-L. (2016) : Objectif express A1/A2 (Le monde prof. en Fr.). Paris:
Hachette.
• Tauzin, B. (2016) : Objectif express2 B1/B2.1. Paris : Hachette.

MATH 204: DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND APPLICATIONS TO

ENGINEERING (3 Credits)

Pre-requisite: Engineering Mathematics II

Objective:
To build the students' understanding in mathematical objects used in modeling engineering
problems such as heat flow medium, transmission of sound, etc

Content
Ordinary Differential Equations: Introduction to differential equations, Ordinary
Differential Equations, Order & degree of a Differential Equation, Linear & Non-Linear
Differential Equations, Formation of differential Equations, initial and boundary value
problems. First Order Differential Equations: Separation of variables, Transformation of
eqns. in which variables are separable, Homogenous Equations, Homogenous first order
differential equations. Linear differential equations: Integrating factors. Bernoulli Equation.
Exact differential Equations (Necessary & Sufficient conditions). Higher Order Differential
Equations. Solutions of homogenous differential equations (Real & distinct, repeated and
complex roots). Reduction of order n. Homogeneous Linear Diff. Equations with Constant
Coefficients. Non-homogeneous Differential Equations. Method of Undetermined Coefficients
as solution. Variation of Parameters (Wronskian method).Cauchy- Euler Equations (non-
constant coefficients)

Applications to Engineering (The applications below must be integrated into the course as
the above topics are being treated. They are not separate topics on their own and the choice
must be customized to meet the needs of the various programmes.): Growth & Decay problems,
Newton’s Law of cooling & heating problems, Chemical reactions, Mixing problems, Simple
Electric Circuits, Spring/Mass systems, Clairaut’s equation.
Laplace Transforms: Laplace transforms of standard functions. Laplace transforms of
periodic functions, Unit step functions, Inverse Laplace transforms and their applications to
solving ODEs; e.g. solution of ordinary differential equation with constant and variable
coefficients using Laplace transform.
Partial Differential Equations: Definition of Partial Differential Equations (PDE). Equation
of the First Order and second order, Cauchy Problem, Characteristics, Method of Lagrange.
Classification of Second Order Equations. Laplace and Poisson Equations, Boundary Value
Problems, the Sturm-Liouville Problem, Separation of Variables. The Wave and Heat
Equations.
Fourier Series: Fourier Series of functions with period and period, half range cosine and sine
series. Finite Fourier cosine and sine transforms of some common functions, the Fourier
integral, complex Fourier Transforms-Basic Properties, Transform of the derivative,
convolution theorem. Fourier sine & cosine transforms. Solution of differential equations using
Fourier transforms

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory practical, group work, and assignments.

Reading Materials
• E Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Eighth Edition New Delhi, India:
Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., 2010.
• Dennis G. Zill, 9/e. A First Course in Differential Equations with Modeling
Applications. Brooks/Cole
• K. A. Stroud, "Further Engineering Mathematics", Macmillan, 3rd Edition, 1996.
• E. K. Donkoh& J.D Ankamah (2014). Manual on “Mathematical Methods for
Engineers”, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Department of Mathematics
and Statistics.

ELNG 252: ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THEORY (2 credits)

Objectives
The course introduces students to electrostatics, electromagnetism and waves propagation.

Content
Electrostatics and electromagnetism: the electric fields, conductors, insulators, capacitance, the
magnetic field in free space, magnetic effects of iron. Calculation of inductance, field plotting,
electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations differential plus integral form.
Electromagnetic waves theory: EM waves in homogeneous medium, uniform plane wave
propagation, conductors, dielectric, skin effect reflection, reflection of plane waves. Poynting
Vector

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work, and assignments.

Reading Material
• Edminister J., Schaum's Outline of Electromagnetics, Third Edition, ISBN-10:
0071632352 ISBN-13: 978-0071632355
• Electromagnetic Field Theory Fundamentals By Bhag Singh Guru, Hüseyin R.
Hiziroglu, Cambridge University Press, 1 Nov 2004.
 • Electricity and Magnetism, Munir H. Nayfeh, Morton K. Brussel Dover Publications,
9 Feb 2015, isdn 9780486789712
• Electromagnetic Field Theory 1ed By A.V.Bakshi, Technical Publications, 1 Jan
2009, isdn 9788184316803
Electromagnetic Field Theory, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2012, isdn
9781259006319

MECH 252: THERMODYNAMICS FOR ENGINEERS (3 Credits)

Objective
The course will enable students understand the fundamentals of thermodynamics and their
importance in energy exchange.

Content
Meaning and principles of thermodynamics, the science of heat energy conversion. Energy,
heat, work, efficiency, and ideal thermodynamic cycles. First and second laws of
thermodynamics and perfect gas law.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory practical, group work, and assignments.

Reading Material
• Enrico Fermi, 2010. Thermodynamics.| ISBN-10: 1607962381 | ISBN-13: 978-
1607962380
• YunusCengel and Michael Boles, 2010. Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
with Student Resources DVD. | ISBN-10: 0077366743 | ISBN-13: 978-0077366742 |
Edition: 7
• Michael J. Moran, Howard N. Shapiro, Daisie D. Boettner and Margaret B. Bailey,
2010. Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics.| ISBN-10: 0470495901 |
ISBN-13: 978-0470495902 | Edition: 7

ELNG 254: SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS (2 credits)

Objective
Introduction of some basic mathematical tools for analysing signals and systems in the time
and frequency domains, and provide a basis for applying these techniques in control and
communications engineering.
Content

Concepts: Systems, signals, mathematical models. Continuous-time and discrete-time signals.

Energy and power signals. Linear Systems. Examples for use throughout the course,
introduction to Matlab and Simulink tools.
Linear Systems, Convolution: Impulse response, input signals as continuum of impulses.
Convolution, discrete-time and continuous-time.
Basis Functions: Concept of basis function. Fourier series representation of time functions.
Fourier transform and its properties. Examples, transform of simple time functions.
Discrete-Time Systems: Sampling theorem
Laplace Transform: Laplace transform as Fourier transform with a convergence factor.
Properties of the Laplace transform.
Transfer Function of Continuous-Time Systems: Transfer function, frequency response,
Bode diagram. Physical realizability, stability. Poles and zeros, rubber sheet analogy.

Transfer Function of Discrete-Time Systems: Impulse sampler, Laplace transform of

impulse sequence, z transform. Properties of the z transform. Examples. Difference equations
and differential equations. Digital filters.
Tutorials: Four tutorials with students doing a mixture of worked examples and Matlab and
Simulink exercises.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, Matlab and Simulink demonstrations, assignments.

Reading Material
• B.P. Lathi, Signal Processing and Linear Systems, Oxford University Press, 1998.
• A. V. Oppenheim, A. S. Willsky and S. H. Nawab, Signals & Systems, Prentice-Hall,
1996
• V. K. Ingle, J. G. Proakis, Digital Signal Processing using MATLAB, ISBN-10: 1-111-
42737-2, ISBN-13: 978-1-111-42737-5
• R. Isermann, Digital Control Systems, ISBN 978-3-642-86419-3

ELNG 255: MATLAB FOR ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS (3 Credits)

Objective
This course will give students general computing skills as well as more specific software skills
for solving engineering problems. The course will give students a good head start in simulating
and configuring practical electrical / electronic engineering systems based on already acquired
engineering fundamentals.

Content
Introduction to general Engineering problem solving principles. MATLAB: Introduction to the
MATLAB and Simulink environment: Variables, scripts, and operations. Visualization and
programming, solving equations and curve fitting, Symbolics, Simulink®, file I/O, building
GUIs. Application of MATLAB for circuit analysis and introduction of important toolboxes
for control engineering, signal processing and communication systems simulation through
simple mini projects.

TASK: There will be a project work where students will be tasked to use MATLAB to solve
any electrical / electronic engineering problems of their choice. Example: using toolbox and
Simulink to design and simulate electrical transmission faults, power supply, filters, logic
circuits, image processing etc

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, hands-on practical demonstrations, laboratory exercises and mini projects
(Task).

Reading Material
• Agam Kumar Tyagi, 2012. MATLAB and SIMULINK for Engineers. ISBN-10:
0198072449 | ISBN-13: 978-0198072447
• Attaway, S., 2016. Matlab: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem
Solving (4th Edition). Butterworth-Heinemann
• Larsen, R. W., 2012. Engineering with Excel (4th Edition). Prentice Hall
• Palm III, W. J., 2011. Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers (3rd Edition). McGraw-
Hill Education

ELNG 256: SYNCHRONOUS AND INDUCTION MACHINES – 3 credits

Objective
Students are introduced to basic theory and construction of AC machines. The operational
characteristics of poly-phase machines are also introduced.

Content:
Armature winding – types of armature winding, single layer, double layer, full pitched and
short pitched winding, slot angle, pitch factor and distribution factor

Three-phase Induction Machines: Basic Theory, Constructional features, types, Phasor

Diagrams. Equivalent circuits. Circle Diagram. Testing and Efficiency. Torque equations.
Power factor correction. Starting methods and their industrial control circuits. Grid connected
and self-excited operation, comparison of induction generator with synchronous generator.

Synchronous machine
Basic Theory of Synchronous Machine: Construction, Phasor Diagram and Equivalent
Circuit of Non-Salient-pole Machine. Machine characteristics. Two Axis Theory. Phasor
Diagram of Salient-Pole Machine. Determination of Voltage Regulation, Performance of an
alternator, armature reaction, phasor diagram of loaded alternator, parallel operation of
generators, effects of excitation on armature current and power factor of motors, V-curve, load
angle, torque and power relationship, losses and efficiency calculation.
Synchronous condenser – role of synchronous condenser in power system.

Starting of Synchronous Motor and its industrial control circuit. Synchronous induction
Motor. Single-phase synchronous generator.

Tasks: To demonstrate students’ competence after the course, they will be required to design
and build starters for three phase induction motor.
Field trip: Students will embark on field trip(s) to familiarize themselves with industrial
machines such induction motors, dc motors and transformers and their applications.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory practical, group work, and assignments.

Reading Material
• Hughes E., Electrical and Electronics Technology (10ed., Pearson Education), ISBN
8131733661, 9788131733660
• Theraja B.L, Theraja R.K, A Text Book of Electrical Technology, ISBN 8121924413,
9788121924412
• Stephen J. Chapman, 2012. Electric Machinery Fundamentals (5th Edition) |ISBN
978 – 007 – 108617 – 2| MHID 007 – 108617 – X
• I. Boldea, S.A. Nasar, The induction Machine Handbook, ISBN 0-8493-0004-5

CENG 252: DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN (3 Credits)

Objectives
The course is designed to introduce students to the design of digital logic circuits.

Content
Digital Devices and Circuits: Logic gates implementations based on the Diodes, Resistor,
MOS transistor: (NMOS, PMOS, CMOS): Bipolar Junction Transistor

Logic Theory: Logical operations, Boolean algebra, combinations and their various
realizations. Minimization techniques. Combinational circuit design and procedures: Adder,
decoders, multiplexers.

Sequential Circuits
Latches, flip-flops implementations and types SR, D, T, JK and master slave. Synchronous and
asynchronous sequential circuits, state assignment and minimization; counters, registers, finite
state machines. Limitations of sequential circuits. A-D and D-A converters and their operation.
Design examples of Digital Systems.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory practical, group work, and assignments.
Reading Material
• M. Morris Mano and Charles R. Kime, 2008. Logic and Computer Design
Fundamentals, 4th ed. Pearson-Prentice Hall.
• Katz, Randy, and Gaetano Borriello, 2004. Contemporary Logic Design. Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780201308570. Edition: 2
• V. G. Oklobdzija, Digital Systems and Applications ISBN 13: 978-0-8493-8619-0
• R. F. Tinder, Engineering Digiotal Design, Second Edition
ELNG 250: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY II (2 Credits)

Objective
The laboratory course objective is to introduce students to best practice in experimental work,
while supporting the theory in lectures and giving practical exposure to real systems. Students
will be equipped with skills in laboratory and field in the area of courses related to Digital
Logic Design, Synchronous Machines and Induction Machines.

Contents
Laboratory work in the following areas of Digital Logic Design, Synchronous Machines and
Induction Machines, Signals and Systems and Electromagnetic field theory.

Mode of Delivery
Laboratory and field measurements and practical work

Reading Material
• Stephen J. Chapman, 2012. Electric Machinery Fundamentals (5th Edition) |ISBN
978 – 007 – 108617 – 2| MHID 007 – 108617 – X
• Oppenheim, Alan V., and A. S. Willsky. Signals and Systems. Prentice Hall, 1982.
ISBN: 9780138097318.
• Katz, Randy, and Gaetano Borriello, 2004. Contemporary Logic Design. Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780201308570. Edition: 2
• Edminister J., Schaum's Outline of Electromagnetics, Third Edition, ISBN-10:
0071632352 ISBN-13: 978-0071632355

UENR 204: FRENCH FOR GENERAL COMMUNICATION II (2 credits)

Objective
The course seeks to equip students with skills in construction of sentences in the past tense and
help them communicate in French. It will deepen students’ knowledge of French acquired in
101. Students will be exposed to larger vocabulary and intermediate grammar in context, and
will learn to use them in oral communicative situations, reflecting the life and experiences of
the students.

Content
As a continuation of FRN 201, the course will help students to construct sentences in the past
tense, to communicate briefly with others even if they do not understand every word in the
conversation but could get the essential points, to use a series of expressions and sentences to
talk about their conditions of life, their education and their professional life. It will also help
students to write simple letters such as to their friends and letters of appreciation, thanking
someone for instance, their parents for a good done them, simple application for employment
etc. While various structures, verb tenses, grammatical concepts and expressions will be
presented and must be learned in the context of their use in simple every day conversation, this
course targets the acquisition of written and oral French. Students will be exposed to asking
and answering questions relating to a variety of societal issues, debates, discussions and the
development of writing skills: develop essays, do analysis of situations in French. At home:
The students have to do grammar and reading exercises related to the subject matter seen in
class.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, reading of passages, use of Multimedia tools such as radio, television, films,
memoranda and visuals, oral interactions, group discussions, exposure visits, simple
assignments. group exercises, debates, reading, translation, oral exercises, interpretation,
essay writing, site/exposure visits, group work.

Reading Material
• Bérard, E. (2016) : Grammaire du Français niveau A1/A2. Paris : Hachette.
• Berthet A. et al (2012) : Alter ego+ A1. Paris: Hachette.
• Girardet, Pécheur J. (2010) : Écho A 1. Paris: CLE International.
• (Méthode de français; Guide de professeur; Cahier d’activités-étudiant; DVD-ROM).
• Tauzin B., Dubois A-L. (2016) : Objectif express A1/A2 (Le monde prof. en Fr.). Paris:
Hachette.

YEAR THREE

STAT 309: PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS (3 Credits)

Objective
The course will equip students to understand and apply the theory of probability and statistics
in solving engineering problems. Examples and project work given

Content
Probability: Axioms of probability, conditional probability, Bayes Theorem; Random
variables- Discrete and continuous random variables, distribution and moments of random
variables; Some special examples of distributions- geometric, negative binomial, exponential,
normal, Weibul, Beta and Gamma distributions; Central limit theorem
Statistics: Population, sample and statistic; Sampling methods and sampling distribution;
Estimation-point and interval estimations; Statistical Inference; Correlation and Regression
Analysis; Analysis of variance.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, group work and assignments.

Reading Material
• Morris H. DeGroot and Mark J. Schervish, 2011. Probability and Statistics (4th
Edition).| ISBN-10: 0321500466 | ISBN-13: 978-0321500465
• John Schiller, R. Alu Srinivasan and Murray Spiegel, 2008. Schaum's Outline of
Probability and Statistics, 3rd Ed. (Schaum's Outline Series). ISBN-10: 0071544259 |
ISBN-13: 978-0071544252

ELNG 357: LINEAR ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS (3 Credits)

Objectives
This course provides analysis of standard circuit configurations including feedback circuits and
the design of advanced circuits.

Content
Device fabrication technology, basic amplifier structures (CC, CB, CE). Design of BT and
FET amplifiers, Bias stability of transistor amplifiers. Small signal transistor amplifiers
Frequency response of wide-band and narrow-band amplifiers. Large signal (power) amplifiers
(class A, B, AB, C etc). Differential amplifiers and current sources.

The ideal Op-Amp, the practical Op-Amps, Op-Amp application to instrumentation and
telecommunication. Feedback and stability. Quasi-linear circuits: Feedback limiters,
comparators, Schmitt Triggers. Analog Multipliers And modulators. Voltage Regulators,
application to power supplies. Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) circuits. IC oscillators and timer
circuits, frequency-to-voltage, voltage-to-frequency converters. Introduction to SPICE or any
other electronic simulation software package.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory exercises, lab design of real life situations

Reading Material
• Boylestad R.L., Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, 10/e, ISBN 0135026490,
9780135026496 (Second Edition). | ISBN-10: 0792372700 | ISBN-13: 978-
0792372707.
• Jacob Millman, Christos Halkias and Chetan D. Parikh. Integrated Electronics. Tata
McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 2001. ISBN 0074622455, 9780074622452
• Ralph J. Smith, Richard C. Dorf . Circuits, Devices and Systems, 5th Edition. Wiley
India Pvt. Limited, 2009. ISBN 8126511036, 9788126511037
 • James Cox and Leo Chartrand. Fundamentals of Linear Electronics 2nd Edition.
Delmar Cengage Learning; 2 edition (June 26, 2001). ISBN-10: 0766830187

MATH 305: NUMERICAL ANALYSIS FOR ENGINEERS (3 Credits)

Objectives
It will introduce students to basic numerical methods and its application in engineering problem
solving.

Content
Methods of Solving Systems of Linear Equations:Direct Methods: Gaussian Elimination
with/without pivoting, Factorization Methods (LU Decomposition with/without pivoting,
Choleski Method)
Iterative Methods: Jacobi Method, Gauss Seidel Method and Successive-Over Relaxation
Method
Methods of Solving Systems of Non-Linear Equations: Newton’s Method,
GeneralizedNewton’s Method and Continuation Method

Methods of finding Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors: Characteristic Equation Approach,

Power Method, Inverse Power Method and Gerchgorim’s Circle Method
Numerical Integration: Trapezoidal Method, Simpson’s Method and Gaussian Quadrature
Interpolation Methods: Lagrange Approximation, Error Terms and Bounds, Newton
Polynomials, Polynomial Approximation, Nodes and Centres; Forward, Backward and Divided
Differences.
Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations:
Finite Difference Methods, Single-Step Methods, Multi-Step Methods and Predictor Corrector
Methods

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, group work and assignments.

Reading Material
• Richard L. Burden and J. Douglas Faires Numerical Analysis Edition: 7, | ISBN-10:
0534382169 | ISBN-13: 978-0534382162
• David Kincaid and Ward Cheney "Numerical Analysis: Mathematics of Scientific
Computing", ISBN 0-534-13014-3
• J.D. Ankamah (2014). Manual on “Numerical Methods for Engineers”, Department of
Mathematics and Statistics, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani.

CENG 353: MICROPROCESSOR (3 Credits)

Objectives
This course utilized the power of programming and interfacing microprocessors with basic
input and output peripherals. The topics include: data flow, machine programming,
architectures and instructions sets, stacks, subroutines, I/O and interrupts, interfacing
fundamentals, and designing with microprocessors. The use and structure of development tools
such as assemblers or compilers, monitor programs, simulators, emulators, etc.
Content
Introduction
History of computation (Mechanical, Electrical and Transistor ages), Reason behind
Microprocessors technology. Market presence of major microprocessors such as Intel and
ARM.
Review of number systems, logical operations, and digital circuits.
General microprocessor architecture. ARM microprocessor family, Main components of ARM
cortex microprocessors and their functionality. The microprocessor instruction set and
programmability. Condition code register. Student will be introduced to the microprocessor
flag register, addressing, Program Flow Addressing, Stack addressing, Encoding. Pins
functions, clock generator, bus buffering and latching, Bus timing, control system and Datapath
(Transfer, arithmetic, and logic instruction). Multiple access technique, High Speed techniques,
and Heat management technique.
Microprocessor Program writing methodology (Assemblers, Integrated development
environment, basic microprocessor interfacing)
Memory types and characteristics, addressing decoding, interfacing with PROM and decoders.
Memory mapped I/O and interrupts; serial and parallel communications, synchronous and
asynchronous methods, polling, interrupts, Memory accessing techniques and Direct Memory
Access (DMA)
Multiprocessors and Special Processors (Example Digital Signal Processing Processors)
Introduction Error detection and correction Techniques.
Other modern standalone-system processors and applications (Example AtMeaga 360 in
Arduino development board, Motorola processor).

Task
Student would be introduced to problem solving using Microprocessors. Computer
performance and analysis base on Microprocessors.
This course will offer theory to Digital Computer Design (Processor and Memory) using
VHDL or Verilog in Xilinx Vivado.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory exercises, mini projects

Reading Material

• Computer Organization and Architecture, A. Clements, Cengage Learning, 2014. ISBN

978-1-111-98704-6.
• C Arlen Planting, Microprocessor Fundamentals: using qemu emulation of ARM
architecture, the gnu toolchain, and gdb, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform,
ISBN-10: 1548370525, ISBN-13: 978-1548370527, 1st edition, 2017.
• Jim Ledin, Modern Computer Architecture and Organization: Learn x86, ARM, and
RISC-V architectures and the design of smartphones, PCs, and cloud servers, Packt
Publishing, ISBN-10: 1838984399, ISBN-13: 978-1838984397, Illustrated Edition,
2020.
• Enoch O. Hwang, Digital Logic and Microprocessor Design with Interfacing, Cengage
Learning, ISBN-10: 1305859456, ISBN-13: 978-1305859456, 2nd Edition, 2017.
ELNG 351: INTRODUCTION TO CONTROL SYSTEMS (3 credit)

Objectives:
This course is to give students the understanding of the theory and practice of control systems,
including linear systems modelling and analysis using Laplace transforms and transfer
functions, the transient response and steady-state response of feedback systems, and stability
criteria.

Content:
Introduction: Definition, history, classification and motivation of control systems. Modelling
of systems, transfer functions, block diagrams, signal flow diagrams, standard forms of first
and second order systems. Transient and Steady-state Analysis of Systems. Compensators:
PID and Lag, lead and lag-lead compensation. Root Locus Method for analysis and design.
Frequency Methods for analysis and design. Stability: Concept of stability via roots of
characteristic equation, from Bode plots, and from Nyquist's criterion

TASK: Students will be tasked to design and build PID controllers using Matlab and Simulink.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, Matlab and Simulink design Projects and assignments.

Reading Material
• Nise N., Control Systems Engineering (5 ed), ISBN 0471366064, 9780471366065
• Ogata K., Modern Control Engineering (5 ed.), ISBN 0136156738, 9780136156734
• Dorf C. R., Bishop R.H, Modern Control Systems (10th Edition), ISBN-10:
0131457330 ISBN-13: 978-0131457331
• M. Gopal, Digital Control and State Variable Methods, conventional and intelligent
control systems ISBN (13): 978-0-07-133327-6, ISBN (10): 0-07-133327-4

ELNG 353: ANALOG AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Credits)

Objectives
Students are introduced to the basic concept of analogue and digital communication theories
and the practical implementation and limitations of modulation techniques.

Content
Background and fundamental techniques:
Sampling theorem, pulse shaping theorem and bandwidth definition, the eye diagram, signal
classification, additive noise, PDF, autocorrelation, Fourier analysis, PSD, ESD and Wiener-
Kitchen relationship, etc.
Baseband signaling and detection:
Binary pulse code modulation, m-ary code modulation, properties and spectral occupancies,
matched filter detection and analysis, bipolar versus Unipolar system performance, Eb/No and
SNR, etc.
Analog modulation techniques:
Amplitude modulation, frequency, phase modulation and demodulation techniques. Examples
of phase and frequency differences.
Digital modulation techniques:
Binary and M-ary generic digital modulation techniques such as amplitude (ASK), phase (PSK)
and frequency (FSK) modulation and demodulation and combinations of (APSK). BER graph
reading and relations to SER.
Tutorials: Four tutorials with students doing a mixture of worked examples and Matlab and
Simulink exercises.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, Matlab and Simulink assignments demonstrations, assignments

Reading Material
• Lathi, B.P. and Ding, Zhi, Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems,
Oxford University Press, Fourth Edition, 2009
• Proakis, John G. Digital Communications. 4th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill,
2000. ISBN: 9780072321111.
• Proakis, John G., and MasoudSalehi. Communication Systems Engineering. 2nd ed.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2001. ISBN: 9780130617934.
• Proakis, John G. Digital Communications. 4th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2000.
ISBN: 9780072321111.

ELNG 355: ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS (2 credits)

Objective
This course will provide understanding of the structure and operating principles of an electrical
power system and its components. This includes principles of generation, transmission &
distribution of electrical energy as well as current issues in power systems.

Content
Energy Sources: Location and Characteristics of Fuel, Fuel Processing and Environmental
Safety Limitations, Renewable and Non- Renewable Energy, Introduction to Sustainable
Energy.
Introduction to Power Systems: Generation, Transmission and Distribution Systems,

Introduction to Thermal, Hydro and Nuclear power plant, wind and solar energy.
Economics of Power Generation: Plant Costs, Operational Costs, Cost of Energy Generated,
Cost Curves.
Single Line Diagram: Transmission and Distribution Systems Elements, Layout of
Generating Stations, Comparison of DC and AC Transmission Circuits.
Per Unit Notation: Per-unit with reference to Base Values, Single Line and Impedance
Diagrams.
Transmission Line Parameters: Generalised line parameters (A B C D), Short, Medium and
Long Line Equations, natural load. Losses of transmission lines.
Note: Computer based solutions to problems to be encouraged.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, power systems simulation software exercises, assignments

Reading Material
• Das D. ,Electrical Power Systems, ISBN8122418856, 9788122418859.
• Kirtley, James. Electric Power Principles: Sources, Conversion, Distribution and Use.
Wiley, 2010. ISBN: 9780470686362.
• Wood, Allen J., and Bruce F. Wollenberg. Power generation, operation, and control.
John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
• Gómez-Expósito, Antonio, Antonio J. Conejo, and Claudio Cañizares, eds. Electric
energy systems: analysis and operation. CRC Press, 2008.

UENR 301: ORAL FRENCH FOR GENERAL COMMUNICATION (2 credit)

Objective
This course seeks to help students to sharpen their skills in oral communication in French and
to understand the essential points in radio and television transmission on current affairs and
other common topics of interest. Student will be able to speak French fluently with a substantial
amount of active vocabulary to permit an uninterrupted exchange in French.

Content
Having acquired a substantial amount of vocabulary upon completion of the FRN 202 course,
this course will help students to understand the essential points in radio and television
transmission on current affairs, on common topics of interest to them such as their work or
personal life. Students will also learn to understand standard French, to read passages that
describe events and common issues familiar to them. Students will be able to speak French
fluently with a substantial amount of active vocabulary to permit an uninterrupted exchange in
French. Emphasis is on oral expression and comprehension; development of reading and
writing skills. There will be oral practice, oral presentations, interviews, cultural activities,
grammar exercises. In order to achieve a reasonable level of progress, students will need to
engage independently in language learning activities outside the official class hours (Movies,
radio, television, interaction with native speakers or visiting francophone countries like Togo,
Ivory Coast or Burkina-Faso and engaging local people who speak French on a daily basis)

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, reading of passages, use of Multimedia tools such as radio, television, films,
memoranda and visuals, debates, oral conversations and interactions, group discussions,
exposure visits, simple assignments.
Reading Material

• Bérard, E. (2016) : Grammaire du Français niveau A1/A2. Paris : Hachette.

• Berthet A. et al (2012) : Alter ego+ A1. Paris: Hachette.
• Girardet, Pécheur J. (2010) : Écho A 1. Paris: CLE International.
 • Tauzin B., Dubois A-L. (2016) : Objectif express A1/A2 (Le monde prof. en Fr.). Paris:
Hachette.
• Tauzin, B. (2016) : Objectif express2 B1/B2.1. Paris : Hachette.

EENG 306: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (2 credits)

Objective
The course is intended to sharpen the skills of students in entrepreneurship and free enterprise.

Content
Basic economics, accounting in construction; engineering economy (economic analysis/
appraisal); construction measurements and estimating. Definitions/explanations of the basic
concepts: contributions of entrepreneurs to society; successful entrepreneurial traits;
opportunity sensing- scanning the environment for investment opportunities in the energy
sector. Entrepreneurship: entrepreneurship development process; concepts of entrepreneurial
skills (personal and interpersonal). Role of entrepreneurial skills in natural resources
management. Aims of training in entrepreneurial skills and characteristics of an entrepreneur.
New venture opportunities and innovations, feasibility planning; products and services;
Patents/Copyrights; marketing new ventures & market research. Organizing and financing new
ventures. Business law and the law of contracts; identification, development and
implementation of new ventures. Current trends (Internet commerce, e-commerce). Mini-
projects and business plan development for self-employment. Creation of wealth, jobs, adding
value and improving standards.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, case studies, group work and assignments.

Reading Material
• Nieuwenhuizen, C. 2008. Entrepreneurial skills. Juta and co ltd. Cape Town.
• Schulz, W. C. and C. W. Hofer (1999). Creating value through skill-based strategy and
entrepreneurial leadership. Pergamon. ISBN 0080434444.
• Casson, M., Yeung, B., Basu, A &Wadeson, N. (eds). The Oxford Handbook of
Entrepreneurship , Oxford University Press.
• Ellis, F. 1999. Rural livelihoods diversity in Developing Countries. Evidence and
Policy implications.. Natural Resource Perspectives. ODA No. 40, April, 1999.
• Bruce Barringer and Duane Ireland, 2007. Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching
New Ventures (2nd Edition)by February 11, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0132240572 | ISBN-13:
978-0132240574.

ELNG 350: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY III (2 Credits)

Objective
The laboratory course objective is to introduce students to best practice in experimental work,
while supporting the theory in lectures and giving practical exposure to real systems. Students
will be equipped with skills in laboratory and field in the area of courses related to
Microprocessors, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Analog and Digital Communication,
Embedded Systems.

Contents
Laboratory work in the following areas of Microprocessors, Power Systems, Power
Electronics, Analog and Digital Communication, Embedded Systems.

ELNG 358: RESEARCH METHODS FOR ENGINEERS (2 Credits)

Objective
The course will equip students with skills in conducting scientific research with regards to
rigor, depth of analysis, interpretation and flow of thought.

Content
Students will be equipped with research methods and also use the skills acquired to prepare
proposals for the final year project. In the proposal writing each student will chose a topic for
research investigation directed at solving specific renewable energy resource management
related problem in consultation with a lecturer who becomes the students’ supervisor. It
involves selection, definition, and analysis of a problem suitable for renewable energy systems.
Identification of project parameters and implications, proposals for alternate solutions, and
justification of selected solution. Writing of project proposals, initiation of prototype
construction.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, seminars, and Presentations.

Reading materials
1. Leong E.C., Head C.L.-H. and Ong K.K.W: Guide to Research Projects for
Engineering Students: Planning, Writing and Presenting, CRC Press, July 2015, ISBN
9781482238778.
2. Thiel D.V.: Research Methods for Engineers, September 2014, ISBN:
9781107610194.
3. Aditya J. and Barbar M. O: Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education
Research, February 2014, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 9781107014107
4. A.B. Badiru: Project Management for Research: guide for engineering and science,
Springer Science + business media,1996, ISBN: 978-0-412-58890-7

ELNG 351: POWER ELECTRONICS DEVICES AND APPLICATION (2 Credits)

Objective
Students will be introduced to various power electronic devices and their applications in
electrical power system.

Content
Introduction to Power Electronic Devices: Introduction to basic power electronic switches (
Diode, Thyristor, Transistor), switching operation and selection, Power electronic concept,
Converter classification.
Power Electronics Power Computation
Power and Energy, power factor and measures of distortion computation. Definitions and
Identities: Instantaneous power, energy, average power, Active power, Apparent Power, power
factor, different power terms, harmonics, total harmonic distortion and their significance.
Inductors and Capacitors: Properties and characteristics of Inductors and capacitors.
Application and Roles of Power Electronics
Computation of AC Circuits: Analysis and computation of AC Sinusoidal circuits. Analysis
and computation of AC Non-Sinusoidal circuits.
Power Computation using PSpice
Power Electronics Applications: Industrial, commercial, residential and everyday life.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory exercises, simulation using Pspice of real life
situations

Reading Material
• Hua Bai and Chris Mi, 2011. Transient of modern power electronics. ISBN No. 978-
0-470-68664-5.
• Daniel W. Hart. 2011. Power Electronics 1st Edition. ISBN-13: 978-0073380674 .
ISBN-10: 0073380679
• Adrain Ioinovic and Henry Chung, 2012. Power electronics and energy conversion
systems. ISBN No. 978-0-470-71099-9.
• Rashid M. H., Power Electronics Handbook, ISBN 0123820367, 9780123820365
• Robert W. Erickson and Dragan Maksimovic, 2001. Fundamentals of Power
Electronics (Second Edition). | ISBN-10: 0792372700 | ISBN-13: 978-0792372707.

ELNG 352: POWER ELECTRONICS CONVERTERS ( 2 CREDITS)

Objectives - Students will be introduced to control of power electronic devices and their
applications in electrical power generation.

Pre-Requisite: Power Electronic Devices and Application.

Power Electronic Converter Classification: AC-AC, AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC

Uncontrolled rectifiers: Single-phase and three-phase half-bridge rectifier with resistive load
and resistive-inductive load, load regulation, commutation, full bridge rectifier.
Phase-controlled rectifiers: Thyristor and its control, single-phase and three-phase controlled
rectifiers.

DC/DC Converters: Buck converter, boost converter, design considerations, output voltage
ripple and filter sizing, continuous and discontinuous conduction modes, Buck-boost converter.
Inverters (DC/AC converters): Static Inverters: Inverter structure, Square-wave Single-phase
and Three-phase Inverters, Pulse-Width-Modulated, Single-phase and Three-phase Inverters;
Cyclo-converters: Voltage regulators, Phase and integral control, Thyristor Commutation
Techniques. Switching regulators.
Switching losses and snubbers: semiconductor losses and other issues, snubber design,
introduction to soft switching techniques, Thermal de-rating, thermal modeling

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory exercises, lab design of real life situations

Reading Material
• Hua Bai and Chris Mi, 2011. Transient of modern power electronics. ISBN No. 978-
0-470-68664-5.
• Daniel W. Hart. 2011. Power Electronics 1st Edition. ISBN-13: 978-0073380674 .
ISBN-10: 0073380679
• Adrain Ioinovic and Henry Chung, 2012. Power electronics and energy conversion
systems. ISBN No. 978-0-470-71099-9.
• Rashid M. H., Power Electronics Handbook, ISBN 0123820367, 9780123820365
• Robert W. Erickson and Dragan Maksimovic, 2001. Fundamentals of Power
Electronics (Second Edition). | ISBN-10: 0792372700 | ISBN-13: 978-0792372707.

ELNG 354: POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS (3 Credits)

Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide fundamental knowledge of electric power in power system
analysis and control. It elaborates on the power flow analysis, fault analysis, economic dispatch
algorithms, and small/large disturbance stability. Power system component models and
network matrices are included.

Content
Load Flow Analysis: Formation of a.c. load flow equations.
Gauss-Seidel iterative method of solution. Cartesian and polar forms of load flow equations,
formation of the jacobian matrix and solution using the Newton-Raphson method. Digital
computer study of load flow.
Fault Analysis: Causes of faults, types of faults, 3-phase symmetrical fault calculations,
unsymmetrical shunt and series fault calculations. Simultaneous faults. Applications to digital
computation.
Operation and Control: Characteristics of governors and their operation, speed changer
settings, load-sensitive components of a power station, load-frequency characteristics, Exciter
characteristics, block diagram representation of voltage control systems, voltage and reactive
power control.
Stability: Equal area criterion and solution of differential equations.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, group Examination and assignments.
Field trip: Students will embark on field trip(s) to obtain in-depth understanding of the
operation of a power system and its components.

Reading Material

• Power generation, operation, and control. Wood, Allen J., and Bruce F.
Wollenberg,John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
• Gómez-Expósito, Antonio, Antonio J. Conejo, and Claudio Cañizares, eds. Electric
energy systems: analysis and operation. CRC Press, 2008.
• Power System Analysis, Third Edition. By Hadi Saadat
• Das D. ,Electrical Power Systems, ISBN8122418856, 9788122418859

CENG 352: EMBEDDED SYSTEMS – 3credits

Prerequisite
Microprocessor, Computer architecture, Operating System, digital logic design, and the C
programming language.

Objectives
• An understanding of the principles underlying the development of software for
embedded systems, from specification through to validation. Understand, analyze and
explain the basic building blocks of embedded systems hardware.
• Introduction to microcomputers and embedded systems (processor architectures,
microcontrollers used in embedded systems, CPU, memory, Interrupts and Introduction
to microcomputer interfaces, Digital IO, Serial IO, Timers, Analog-to-digital
conversion, Pulse Width Modulation)

This course provide the student with the basic understanding and tools needed to implement
embedded systems. This includes system requirements specifications, architectural and
detailed design, and implementation, focusing on real-time applications.
Review of the ARM microcontroller architecture, instruction set and addressing modes,
design, programming, I/O interfacing, task scheduling, polling, interrupt management and
performance issues for real-time embedded systems. Compiling and downloading programmes
to and from the microcontroller.
Embedded hardware and software design in handling issues of concurrency, reliable and
speed. Issues such as embedded processor selection, real time operating system features,
priority, synchronising processes, system constraints, time scheduling, inter-task
communication, message passing and threads. Multi-processor systems and embedded
resource management. Circuit layout, circuit debugging, firmware architecture design and
development tools will be look at.
Embedded system design addressing issues of multiple access technique, High Speed
techniques, Heat management technique and noise resilient, durability and low cost.
The role of embedded systems in 5G and future evolution, Internet of Things (IoT),
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.
The main focus of this course is the use of microcontroller to build projects that solve issues of
Digital signal processing, industrial and home automation, control and monitoring systems
employing sensors, embedded programming, ADC/DAC and Robotics.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, design projects (Task) and assignments

Lab Project
Lab work that leads to design and implementation of special microprocessor system that
automate a task. This includes smart grid, embedded system, Internet of things (IoT), System
on Chip (SoC), and Robotics, Self-driving cars. The project must be demonstrated during the
demonstration week with the project report.

Reading Material
• Yifeng Zhu, Embedded Systems with ARM Cortex-M Microcontrollers in Assembly
Language and C, E-Man Press LLC, ISBN-10: 0982692668, ISBN-13: 978-
0982692660, 3rd Edition, 2017.
• Alexander G. Dean, Embedded Systems Fundamentals with ARM Cortex-M based
Microcontrollers: A Practical Approach, ARM Education Media UK, ISBN-10:
1911531034, ISBN-13: 978-1911531036, 2017.
• Daniele Lacamera, Embedded Systems Architecture: Explore architectural concepts,
pragmatic design patterns, and best practices to produce robust systems, Packt
Publishing, ISBN-10: 1788832507, ISBN-13: 978-1788832502, 2018.
• Frank Vahid, Tony D. Givargis, Embedded System Design: A Unified
Hardware/Software Introduction, Wiley, New edition, 2001.
• Carl Hamacher, Zvonko Vranesic, Safwat Zaky, Naraig Manjikian, Computer
Organization and Embedded Systems, McGraw-Hill Education, 6th Edition, 2011.

ELNG 356: ELECTRICAL SERVICES DESIGN (2 Credits)

Objectives
The main objective of this course is to provide students skills and competencies required for
the design of electrical services for buildings to meet local and international standards (IEEE,
IET and Ghana building code).

Content
Nature of light; sensitivity of the eye; common terms used in lighting design; laws of
illumination; polar curves; lighting schemes; lighting sources; filament lamps, electric
discharge lamps; effect of voltage variation; starters; efficiency and costs; Interior lighting
design, floodlighting design and street lighting design.
Design of power supply systems. Sizing of cables, generators and transformers for facilities.
Distribution panel boards, distribution pillars, ring circuits (ring main unit (RMU) and radial
circuits)
Use of MCBS and fuses, extended to protection of appliances. Advances towards computer
based monitoring and protection of industrial and utility protection systems. Lightening
arrester, earthing of buildings: and bonding.
Industrial power system planning and layout to include power panel arrangements and
specifications. Energy conservation in buildings.
Inspection and testing of installation.

Task: Students will be tasked to use Revit, AutoCAD and Dialux to design the illumination,
power supply, earthing and protection system for a given facility.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, design projects (Task) and assignments

Reading Material
• Barrie Rigby. Design of Electrical Services for Buildings. ISBN-10: 0415310830 |
ISBN-13: 978-0415310833 | Edition: 4
• Neil Sclater: Handbook of Electrical Design Details, Second. 2003. The McGraw-Hill
Companies.
• BSI and IET Standards and Compliance Staff. Requirements for Electrical Installations,
Seventeenth Edition. The Institution of Engineering and Technology, London, UK
• Fred Hall and Roger Greeno: Building Services Handbook, 9th Editiob Routledge ISBN
9781138244351

CENG 356: DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS (2 Credits)

Objectives
Students will learn methods of designing automatic control systems that use digital computers
to implement control laws: utilize a parallel treatment of continuous and discrete systems to
understand the similarities and differences; develop methods to model and predict the behavior
of digital systems.

Content
Sampled Data Control Systems Laplace transform of sampled signals.
Sampling theorem, relation between S-plane and Z-plane. General relation between signals and
pole location, inversion of Z transforms. Discrete transfer function, discrete compensators,
discrete PID control, people placement and deadbeat control. Design in the z and w domains.
Polynomial design. Analog approximation. Analysis of computational delays. Realization of
digital controllers. Finite word-length effects.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, MATLAB and Simulink group Projects and individual assignments.

Reading Material
• Kuo, Benjamin C. "Digital Control Systems." Saunders College Publishing, 2nd
edition. ISBN 0-03-012884-6
• I. D. Landau, G. Zito, Digital Control System Design, Identification and
Implementation, New Age International, 2008.
• J. R. Leigh, Applied Digital Control, Dover Publications, 2006.
• G. F. Franklin, J. D. Powell and M. L. Workman: Digital Control of Dynamic Systems;
3rd Ed., Addison Wesley, 1998.
CENG 358: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN (3 Credits)

Objectives

To teach students to understand the principles of Software development and design.

Content

Introduction to Software Engineering: Scope of software engineering, software life cycle.

Planning: Cost of software development, constructive cost models, development time and cost
models.

Structural and Object Oriented Analysis and Design: Requirement analysis and
specification methods, data flow diagrams software design using CASE tools, case study of a
CASE tool.

Program development: User Interface and problem solver structure, canonical forms of
programs, program correctness, program development by stepwise refinement, recursive
program analysis object oriented concepts and program developments.

The Concepts Behind Software Design: abstraction, problem partitioning, how to identify
components. Design Patterns: frequently occurring design techniques and their role in
building systems. User Interface Design: use cases, designing for the user, UI design patterns.
Concepts of robust input and output, design of menu/help systems and GUI libraries using
Java as the programming language.

Software Metrics: Program size metrics based on token count, coding effort and time, error
and modularization metrics, logic and cognitive complexity metrics, cyclomatic complexity.

Program Performance Measurements: Compiler performance analysis, efficiency of

processing arrays, language and compiler selection, program performance measurement and
analysis.

Software Testing, Verification and Evaluation: Software quality assurance, program testing
methods, white-box and black-box testing, program verification techniques

Tools: Programming environments, program complexity/quality analysis tools, tracing tools,

profilers, debuggers.

Legal and Economic Aspects of Software Production: Intellectual property (copyright,

patents, etc.), software contracts and negotiation

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, assignments.
Reading Material
• Sommerville, i - software engineering, pearson 9th edition 2011, addison-wesley, 7th
edition 2004
• Steve Mcconnell, 2004 code complete (a piratical handbook of software construction)
Publisher: Microsoft Press, |Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7356-1967-8| Print ISBN-10: 0-
7356-1967-0| 2nd edition.
• David A. Patterson, John L. Hennessy, 2011 - Computer Organization and Design,
Fourth Edition: The Hardware/Software Interface| ISBN-10: 0123747503 | ISBN-13:
978-0123747501 | Edition: 4
• Joshua Bloch, 2008 - Effective Java™, Publisher: Prentice Hall, Pub. |ISBN-10: 0-
321-35668-3| Print ISBN-13: 978-0-321-35668-0| ISBN-10: 0-13-715002-4| ISBN-
13: 978-0-13-715002-1

ELNG 358: DIGITAL MOBILE COMMUNICATION (2 Credits)

Objectives
This course will provide a fundamental knowledge on digital mobile and wireless
communication systems.

Content
Background and trends on digital mobile communication systems:
History & modern development of digital & mobile systems, spectrum allocation, health
related issues for wireless systems
Principles of digital modulation techniques and advanced schemes for mobile
communications: Revision of PSK, FSK and QAM, and error rate performance, Offset QPSK,
Pi/4-DQPSK, MSK, GMSK
Simulation of digital communication systems: Basics of Monte Carlo simulation, simulation
using MATLAB
Mobile radio propagation and Diversity: Path loss & shadowing, link budget & noise figure
calculation, multipath fading effect, frequency, time & spatial diversity, and diversity
combining techniques
Multiple access techniques and medium access control:
FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, and OFDMA, Medium access techniques
Cellular network design:
Frequency reuse planning & signal-to-interference calculation, channel assignment schemes &
handoff strategies, traffic calculation & capacity enhancement techniques
Mobile communication systems standards:
Brief overview of existing mobile system standards
Mobile Networks:
Multiple Access & Multiuser communication, Cellular concepts and system design, Mobile
networks models, Radio Resource Management schemes, Current and future system standards
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, field trips, Matlab and Simulink demonstrations, assignments.

Reading Material
• Proakis, John G. Digital Communications. 4th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill,
2000. ISBN: 9780072321111.
• Andrea Goldsmith, 2005. Wireless Communications. ISBN-10: 0521837162 | ISBN-
13: 978-0521837163.
• Proakis, John G., and MasoudSalehi. Communication Systems Engineering. 2nd ed.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2001. ISBN: 9780130617934.
• Lathi, B.P. and Ding, Zhi, Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems,
Oxford University Press, Fourth Edition, 2009
YEAR FOUR

ELNG 450: RESEARCH PROJECT I & II (6 Credits)

Objective
This course is the project component of the research method and proposal writing. The course
will equip students with skills to apply cumulative knowledge gained to solve energy problems
in relation to the design and or analysis of systems in the field of electrical & electronic
engineering.

Content
In this course, the student will continue from the proposal write-up and move into the research
phase of the project. Design calculations and functional analysis of hardware and/or software
needed for project solution. A bound thesis describing the investigation is presented to the
department before the final examination begins. Although the research project is basically for
training students in scientific research, it must be done conscientiously and the thesis must
contain all the elements of the publishable scientific paper. The course is spread over the first
and second semesters.

Mode of Delivery
Introductory lectures on research project development and execution, regular supervision
contacts, oral presentations, writing and defense of dissertation.

Reading materials
• Leong E.C., Head C.L.-H. and Ong K.K.W: Guide to Research Projects for
Engineering Students: Planning, Writing and Presenting, CRC Press, July 2015, ISBN
9781482238778.
• Thiel D.V.: Research Methods for Engineers, September 2014, ISBN:
9781107610194.
• Aditya J. and Barbar M. O: Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education
Research, February 2014, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 9781107014107
• A.B. Badiru: Project Management for Research: guide for engineering and science,
Springer Science + business media,1996, ISBN: 978-0-412-58890-7

CENG 451: COMPUTER NETWORKING (3 credits)

Objectives
This course primarily aims to acquaint the student with basic computer and communication
networking technologies and the layered approach that makes design, implementation and
operation of computer and communication networks possible.

Content
Introduction to computer networking; layered architectures; Elementary queuing theory,
M/M/1
Queues; Network applications; Transport protocols and their performance, Internet Protocol:
switching and routing, internetworking; Data link protocols and their performance; Error
detection and correction; Medium access control protocols and their performance; Physical
layer.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars and laboratory practical.

Reading Material
• James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross, Computer Networking, 5/e, Addison Wesley, 2010
• A.J. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, Ed.4, Prentice-Hall, 2002.

SENG 450: INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT (3 credits)

Objective
It will equip students with hands on practical skills to be able to use fundamental knowledge
to solve challenges in the energy sector.

Content
In this course students will be assigned to collaborating institutions on industrial attachment
for practical training for a period of 6-8 weeks. Supervisors will go round the institutions of
attachment and assess students’ performance and progress. There are also supervisors for the
students at the place of attachment who also send their assessments under confidential cover.
Students come back to campus to make a final presentation of their experiences on attachment
and present written reports for assessment.

Mode of Delivery
Field Work

ELNG 451: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

Objective
The course will develop the knowledge and skills of students in the production of power from
various renewable energy sources (hydro, wind, solar, biomass, etc)

Content:
Introduction to electrical energy, history, electric power generation, sources of energy,
economic impact of distributed generation, sustainability, renewable energy and types.

Grid-connected and stand-alone PV systems. PV system components including batteries,

PV modules, charge controllers, maximum power point trackers and inverters. Sizing of PV
power system.

Introduction to power production from wind resources. Historical uses of wind resources,
The Earth's wind systems, Physics of wind power, Components of wind power systems,
Aerodynamics of wind turbines, Large-scale turbine farms and siting. Commercial
development, economics and environmental impacts.

Introduction to hydro-resource power production. History of Hydro-power. Physics of

hydrology. Power, head, flow-rate. Economic, social and environmental considerations.

Introduction to power production from biomass resources. Biomass as a solar energy store;
Gaseous fuels; anaerobic digestion, gasification, liquid fuels, fermentation, hydrolysis.

Introduction to nuclear energy. Atomic and nuclear physics; the interaction of radiation and
matter. Nuclear reactor operation; reactor components, nuclear cycles, neutron diffusion and
moderation. Reactor shielding. Fuel reprocessing and waste disposal. Reactor licensing and
safety. Economics and environmental concerns.
Integrating of Renewable energy into grid.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures. tutorials, seminars, laboratory exercises, field demonstrations and visits.

Reading Material
• Samir K. Khanal, Rao Y. Surampalli, Tian C. Zhang and Buddhi P. Lamsal, 2010.
Bioenergy and Biofuel from Biowastes and Biomass. | ISBN-10: 0784410895 | ISBN-
13: 978-0784410899.
• Jay Cheng, 2009. Biomass to Renewable Energy Processes. | ISBN-10: 142009517X |
ISBN-13: 978-1420095173 | Edition: 1
• Bin Wu, Yongqiang, NavidZargari and Sami Kouro, 2011. Power conversion and
control of wind energy systems. ISBN No. 978-0-470-59365-3.
• Gonzalo Abad, Jesus Lopez, Miguel Rodriguez, Luis Marroyo and GrzegorzIwanski,
2011. Doubly fed induction machine: modeling and control for wind energy generation
application. ISBN No. 978-0-470-76865-5.
• Raymond Leroy Murray (2008). Nuclear Energy, Sixth Edition. An introduction to the
concepts, systems and applications of Nuclear Processes

ELNG 453: ELECTRICITY MARKET (3 credit)

Objective
The course aims at providing an understanding of the liberalization process of the electricity
sector and its evolution in a liberalized environment.

Content

Electrical systems management in liberalized markets environment: liberalization process from

vertically integrated structures to liberalized markets, the players and their roles. Main
electricity markets paradigms: bilateral contracts and pool market models. Electric Power
exchange (PX) and the role of the Transmission System Operator (TSO): electricity market
models and congestion management. Transmission capacity value. Ancillary Services and
Ancillary Services Market: description of ancillary services and their management in a special
market (ancillary services markets). The evolution of the ancillary services markets. Capacity
market. Imperfect competition; market power and promotion of competition: tools for market
power analysis, game theory. Strategic interaction between day-ahead market and the ancillary
services markets. Analysis of an existing electricity market as a case study

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, case studies, assignments, simulations and practical sessions

Reading Material
• F. Sioshansi W. Pfaffenberger (2006). Electricity Market Reform: An international
Perspective. ISBN: 9780080462714
• C. Harris (2006). Electricity Market: Pricing, structures and Economics.
ISBN-10: 0470011580
• D. Sadi Kirschen (2004). Fundamental of Power system Economics
• Nellis, Joseph and Parker, David: Principles of Business Economics, Pearson
Education, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0 273 64609 5
• Allen J. Wood, Bruce F. Wollenberg, Gerald B. Sheblé, Power Generation,
Operation, and Control, 3rd Edition, Editore: Wiley, New York, Anno edizione:
2013, ISBN: 978-0-471-79055-6

ELNG 455: SUBSTATION & TRANSMISSION LINE DESIGN (3 Credits)

Objective
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to substation and transmission line design.

Content
Substations: Elements of a substation, substation layout and operation, busbar and switching
arrangements, location, appearance and surroundings, voltage regulation equipment,
determination of ratings and use of application curves, area load density and load diversity.
Economic view point.
Overhead Line: Mechanical design: determination of right of way, tower/pole spotting, wood
pole steel-tower configuration. Sag, tension, equivalent span, vibrations due to wind loading.
Electrical Design: Voltage selection, line power ratings, selection and arrangement of ground
wires. Determination of line clearances, spacing and tower footing resistance, use of arching
rings. Size, number and spacing of insulators, Performance characteristic.
Insulators: types of insulators, flashover characteristics of insulators, electric stress, Corona
and Corona loss.
Cables: Types and construction, Electrical stress, thermal characteristics, charging currents,
sheath currents, cost factors compared to over-head lines. Cable fault localization.
System Earthing: Principles of system earthing, component earthing, substation earthing,
earthing schemes, sizing and time rating of rating of neutral devices, determination of earth
resistance.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, Laboratory assignments, field trips, assignments.
Field Trip: Students will embark on field trip to power substation to obtain in-depth
understanding on the various components of electrical substation.

Reading Material
• John D. McDonald. Electric Power Substations Engineering.ISBN-10: 0849373832 |
ISBN-13: 978-0849373831 | Edition: 2
• J. Lewis Blackburn, Thomas J. Domin. Protective Relaying: Principles and
Applications. ISBN-10: 1574447165 | ISBN-13: 978-1574447163 | Edition: 3
• Kirtley, James. Electric Power Principles: Sources, Conversion, Distribution and Use.
Wiley, 2010. ISBN: 9780470686362.
• R. C. Dorf, L. L. Grigsby, Electric Power Engineering Handbook, ISBN: 10: 0-8493-
7383-2 ISBN: 13: 978-0-8493-7383-1

ELNG 457: ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND DRIVES (3 Credits)

Objectives
Students are introduced to dynamics and control of DC machines, and 3-phase induction
machines.
Content
Analysis of permanent magnet and shunt field DC machines, Steady state and dynamic models
of DC machines, Closed loop control of DC machines, Steady state models of AC induction
machines, Reference frame theory and transformations, Dynamic models of AC induction
machines; model validation, V/f control of induction machines – 4 hours. Direct field oriented
(Vector) control of induction machines, Indirect field oriented (Vector) control of AC induction
machines, Sensorless field oriented (Vector) control of AC induction machines.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars and individual assignments.

Reading Material
• A. M. Trzynadlowski, Control of Induction Motors, Academic Press
• El-Sharkawi M. A, Fundamentals of Electric Drives, ISBN-10: 0534952224,ISBN-13:
978-0534952228.
• A. Veltman, D. W.J. Pulle, R. W. De Doncker, Fundamentals of Electrical Drives,
ISBN-10 1-4020-5503-X, ISBN-13 978-1-4020-5503-4
• Stephen J. Chapman, 2012. Electric Machinery Fundamentals (5th Edition) |ISBN
978 – 007 – 108617 – 2| MHID 007 – 108617 – X

ELNG 459: HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING (3 Credits)

Objectives
The course provides a thorough knowledge of the fundamental properties of the materials and
their failure mechanisms during service. It will also cover the mechanisms adopted in
protection of power systems against transients as well as novel methods for testing of HV
transformers.
Content
Properties of high voltage insulation and breakdown phenomena in materials and air with
different types of electrodes.
Transients: lightning phenomena, surges in transmission lines due to lightning and switching.
Protection of equipment/appliances against such transients.
Transformers: Harmonics, unbalanced loading, 3-winding HV transformers, impulse testing.
High voltage test equipment including impulse generators, a.c. and d.c. HV test sets and
portable insulation test sets used in industries for oil and other insulation testing. Destructive
and non-destructive testing including partial discharge techniques.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, field trips, assignments.

Reading Material
• M. S. Naidu and V. Kamaraju, High Voltage Engineering,Tata McGraw Hill
Publication, 1990.
• M. Khalifa, High Voltage Engineering, Theory and Practice, Marcel Dekker, 1990
• E. Kuffel, W. S. Zaengl, J. Kuffel, High Voltage Engineering Fundamentals, Newnes,
2000
• C.L. Wadhwa, High Voltage Engineering, ISBN (10) : 81-224-2323-X, ISBN (13) :
978-81-224-2323-5

ELNG 463: MODERN CONTROL SYSTEMS - 3 credit

Objectives
The course provides students' knowledge in control system design and analysis in State space.
It also provides students with knowledge in linear optimal control and digital control systems.

Content:
Overview of classical control.
State-space (SS) Variable and Representation of systems: State-space modelling of
systems, System characteristics from SS representation, Deriving and Solving SS
equations.
Control System Design and Analysis in SS: Classical Versus Modern, Controllability,
Observers and Observability, Pole-placement
Stability: Equilibrium Points and stability concepts, Lyapunov’s Stability
Introduction to Linear Optimal Control: Motivation and Optimal control problem,
Optimal control of tracking systems, Dynamic programming
Digital control Systems and SS: SS representation of multivariable digital systems,
Solution of Linear Digital SS equations, Design of compensators for Digital systems,
Linear Optimal control for Digital systems, Stochastic and Digital Kalman Filters
Advanced Topics in Control: Robustness, Non-linear Control Systems.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, and Laboratory sessions

Reading Material
 • Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop: Modern Control Systems. ISBN -13: 978-
0130440762-3
• Nise N., Control Systems Engineering (5 ed), ISBN 0471366064, 9780471366065
• Ogata K., Modern Control Engineering (5 ed.), ISBN 0136156738, 9780136156734
• M. Gopal, Digital Control and State Variable Methods, conventional and intelligent
control systems ISBN (13): 978-0-07-133327-6, ISBN (10): 0-07-133327-4
ELNG 461: SMART GRID TECHNOLOGY ( 3 credit)

Course Objective
The aims of the course is to provide students' with the fundamental concepts associated with
Smart Grids. It also introduces them to advanced management, control concepts of Smart
Grids and data management requirements as well as ICT technologies for Smart Grids.

Course content
An overview of terminology and trends in the development towards Smart Grids; Smart Grid
electric power systems. Drivers for smart grid deployment; Smart grids; Intelligent Distribution
Networks; Renewable Energy; Distributed Generation; DG Integration; Solar; Wind; Energy
Storage Technologies; Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical Energy Storage; Demand Side
Management; Load Management; Demand Side Response; Communication Infrastructure for
smart grids: wire line and wireless technologies; Electric Vehicles; Smart Meters; Advanced
Measuring Infrastructure; Distribution Management Systems; Smart Grid ICT; Common
Information Model; Cyber-Security; Wide Area Measurement Systems; Smart Grid
Communications; SCADA; SG costs; Markets; Ancillary Markets; Smart Grid Standards;
Substation Automation; Stakeholders and Benefits; Technologies for grid integration of wind
power, solar power and electric vehicles.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, field trip assignments

Reading material
• Nouredine H. and Jean-Claude, S.: Smart Grids and Energy Management Systems,
Wiley Press, 2013, ISBN: 9781848212619.
• J. A. Momoh, Smart Grid: Fundamentals of Design and Analysis.
• Handschin, D. and Petoianu A.: Energy Management Systems: Operation and Control
of Electric Energy, Electric Energy Systems and Engineering Series, 1991, ISBN 978-
3-642-84041-8.
• Perez, F.M.: Energy Management, 2010, ISBN 978-953-307-065-0.

CENG 453: DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (3 credits)

Objectives
This course aims to introduce students to the subject of modern digital signal processing, the
use of algorithms and real world examples as well as provide useful skills through detailed
practical laboratories, which explore both off-line and real-time DSP software and hardware.

Content
Introduction to DSP and linear systems.
Convolution and correlation. Using impulse function to represent discrete signals;
description of convolution using linear superposition; Fourier interpretation of convolution;
simple filtering using convolution; auto-correlation and cross-correlation; cross-correlation,
matched filters and signal-to-noise ratio enhancement; temporal smearing and pseudo random
bit sequences.
Fourier analysis. The continuous trigonometric Fourier series for periodic signals; data
representation and graphing; the continuous trigonometric Fourier series for aperiodic signals;
observations on the continuous Fourier series; exponential representation of the Fourier series;
the continuous Fourier transform; discrete Fourier analysis; introduction to the fast Fourier
transform.

Discrete Fourier properties and processing. Window functions; spectral leakage;

representation of spectral data; considerations of phase; key properties of the discrete Fourier
transform; discrete Fourier transform signal processing.
The Laplace transform. Its use in differential equation; the s-plane; circuit analysis; analogue
filter design.
The z-transform and digital filter design. Definitions and properties; digital filters, diagrams
and the z transfer function; filter deign using pole-zero placement; FIR and IIR filters: merits
and disadvantages.
Signal sampling. The process of sampling; signal digitization; principles of analogue to digital
and digital to analogue conversion; ADCs and DACs in system.
Design of FIR filters. The window method; phase linearity; the frequency sampling method;
software for arbitrary FIR design; inverse filtering and signal reconstruction.
Design of IIR filters. The bilinear z-transform; the BZT and 2nd order passive systems; digital
Butterworth and Chebyshev IIR filters; pole-zero placement revisited; bi-quad algorithm
design strategies; FIR expression of IIR responses.
Adaptive filters. Brief theory of adaptive FIR filters; the least mean square (LMS) adaptive
FIR algorithm; use of the adaptive filter in system modelling; delayed (single) input adaptive
LMS filters for noise removal; the true (dual input) adaptive LMS filter.
Real time DSP: the DSP563xx design. System architecture; assembly code programming; real
time system design; peripheral interfacing; FIR, IIR and adaptive filters in real time.
Tutorials: Matlab tools for DSP

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, Matlab for DSP seminars, mini projects, individual assignments.

Reading Material

• Mitra S. Digital Signal Processing(4th ed.), ISBN-10: 0073048372 ISBN-13: 978-

0073048376
• Proakis J. G.,Digital Signal Processing: Principles, Algorithms and Applications (3rd
ed), ISBN-10: 0133737624 ISBN-13: 978-0133737622
• James H. McClellan , Ronald W. Schafer , Mark A. Yoder, Sign
• M. Gopal, Digital Control and State Variable Methods, conventional and intelligent
control systems ISBN (13): 978-0-07-133327-6, ISBN (10): 0-07-133327-4

CENG 455: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (3 Credits)

Objectives
The course will equip students to understand and apply algorithms for problem-solving search,
automated reasoning and how planning and reasoning can be combined in an intelligent agent.
Such Agents can then be used as autonomous components in the design of multi-agent systems
for distributed computing applications.

Content
Search: search space, problem formulation, generic graph search algorithm, graph theory;
uninformed search strategies - depth first, breadth first, uniform cost, iterative deepening;
informed search strategies - best first, A*, interative depending A*; analysis of algorithms -
completeness, complexity, optimality; minimax, alpha-beta search; reinforcement learning and
potential fields for path planning. Knowledge representation and reasoning: knowledge
acquisition, knowledge engineering; propositional logic - semantic proof, syntactic proof,
soundness and completeness of proof systems; automated reasoning with KE; predictate
calculus and expert systems; modal logic and practical reasoning.
Distributed AI: agents, agency and multi-agent systems; BDI agents.
Introduction to LISP programming

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars and laboratory exercises on LISP programming.

Reading Material
• Stuart Russell, Peter Norvig, 2009. Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach. ISBN-
10: 0136042597 | ISBN-13: 978-0136042594 | Edition: 3
• Kevin Warwick, 2011. Artificial Intelligence: The Basics.

CENG 457: DIGITAL COMPUTER DESIGN (3 Credits)

Objectives
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of digital logic design, and the function
and use of typical digital components belonging primarily to the small and medium scale
integration (SSI, MSI) families. The design principles will be used to develop an understanding
of how the functional capabilities can be provided by hardware for the operation of a
microprocessor.

Contents
Review of standard combinational modules (e.g. decoders, encoders, multiplexers, de-
multiplexers); standard arithmetic modules (e.g. adders, multipliers); standard sequential
modules (e.g. registers, counters).
Levels of implementation of a digital system, hierarchical implementation; computer-aided
design (CAD) tools; description of digital systems for design purposes; synthesis and
optimization for verification.
Hardware description language (VHDL will be used); fundamentals of register transfer logic
(RTL) system design; design of the digital computer as an RTL system (using VHDL).
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, group Examination and assignments, An interactive logic simulation
environment for designing and testing logic circuit design will be used for the assignments.
Reading Material
• Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals, M. Morris Mano, Charles R. Kime,
Prentice Hall, 3rd Edition
• Digital Computer Electronics, Malvino and Brown ( 3rd edition), Glencoe-
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill , 1993.
• Introduction to Digital Systems, Milos Ercegovac, Tomas Lang, Jaime H. Moreno, John
Wiley, 1999.
• Katz, Randy, and Gaetano Borriello, 2004. Contemporary Logic Design. Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780201308570. Edition: 2

ELNG 452: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SEMINAR (1 Credit)

Objective
This course is designed to introduce students to this new field of renewable energy, Industrial
practices and give students a clear view of their future careers in the electrical engineering
programme.

Content
Introduction to energy problems facing our society, sources of power, principles, mechanisms
and challenges of power generation, government interventions, laws and regulations. A
seminar to be delivered by a representative of GhIE

Mode of Delivery
Seminars and orientation sessions, invited lecturers on energy and oral presentations.

SENG 450: ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT - 2 credits

Objective

The goal of the course is to give students, the understanding of people-related, technical
requirements as well as the organizational and strategic aspects necessary for the successful
management of engineering projects.

Content
Project Management Basics, initiation, and planning, project conceptualization and initiation:
developing success criteria, creating the business case, analysing and developing a project
organization, cost benefit analysis in developing the project charter
Planning and Execution: the work breakdown structure, estimating using effort and duration,
techniques for accurate estimates, methods to calculate start and finish dates of tasks, network
diagrams, critical path method, resource planning, creating a project milestone schedule,
creating Gantt charts, identifying, quantifying project risks and budgeting.
Project execution and control: project scope management and developing a change control
plan, monitoring and managing risks and issues, managing stakeholder expectations. Perform
an engineering project assessment using information from previous projects and lessons
learned. Creating a high-performing project team, techniques for effective communication and
status reporting as well as earned value management (EVM) Control
Project closing: scope verification, transferring deliverables to the customer, post-project
review
Analysis of taxes, policies, rules and ethics governing a particular engineering
Familiarise with commonly available computer software tools
Students will review case studies, apply lessons learnt from project management and create a
project charter.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, seminars, case study analyses, simulations and assignments

Reading Materials
• Project Management Tools and Techniques, A Practical Guide, by Carstens,
Richardson and Smith, ISBN: 978-1-4665-1562-8, CRC Press
• David Goetsch, Project Management for Engineering and Technology 1st Edition,
ISBN-13: 978-0132816403, Pearson; 1st edition, 2013.
• John M. Nicholas, Herman Steyn, Project Management for Engineering, Business and
Technology, ISBN-13: 978-1138937345, ISBN-10: 1138937347, Routledge; 5th
edition, 2017
• Benjamin S. Blanchard, John E. Blyler, System Engineering Management, ISBN-10:
111904782X, ISBN-13: 978-1119047827, Wiley, 5th edition, 2016
• Kathy Schwalbe, Information Technology Project Management, ISBN-10:
9781337101356, ISBN-13: 978-1337101356, Cengage Learning; 9th edition, 2018

ELNG 454: INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL-3 credit

Objective
This course is designed to provide a knowledge base in the area of industrial sensors and
transducers used to measure temperature, pressure, flow & level.

Content
Introduction
Reasons for instrumentation, local vs central control, pneumatic vs electric, inferential vs direct
measurement.
Process and Instrumentation Drawings, Instrument Symbols, loops drawings,
Sensor/transducer.
Digital and Analog instrumentation, electronic test equipment.
Sensors and measurement - Pressure Sensors, Level sensors, Flow sensors, Temperature
sensors.
Measuring systems: temperature, pressure, flow, Actuators: control valves, variable speed
pumps, Industrial control systems: DCS, PLC, SCADA. Tutorials on writing programs for
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Task: Students will be tasked to program PLCs to solve practical problems. Example: speed
control of electrical machines, implementation of soft start, star-delta, direct on line starter
using PLCs etc.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, and Laboratory sessions
Reading Material
• Jon Stenerson, 2002. Industrial Automation and Process Control. ISBN-10:
0130330302 | ISBN-13: 978-0130330307 | Edition: 1
• Ronald P Hunter. Automated process control systems: Concepts and hardware. ISBN-
10: 013054 5023 | ISBN-13: 978-0130545022 | Edition: Second Editio
• Gupta J.B , A Course in Electronic and Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation,
ISBN 8185749167, 9788185749167
• J.D. Turner, instrumentation for engineers, ISBN 978-0-333-44551-8, ISBN 978-1-
349-19508-4 (eBook)

ELNG 456: SPECIAL ELECTRICAL MACHINES (3 Credits)

Objectives
To expose the students to the, the theory, construction, design, control electronics and in-depth
analysis of several of these non-traditional machines.

Content
Synchronous reluctance motors:
Constructional features – Types – Axial and Radial flux motors – Operating principles –
Variable Reluctance and Hybrid Motors – SYNREL Motors – Voltage and Torque Equations
- Phasor diagram- Characteristics.
Stepping motors:
Constructional features – Principle of operation – Variable reluctance motor – Hybrid motor –
Single and multi-stack configurations – Torque equations – Modes of excitations –
Characteristics – Drive circuits – Microprocessor control of stepping motors – Closed loop
control.
Switched reluctance motors:
Constructional features – Rotary and Linear SRMs - Principle of operation – Torque production
– Steady state performance prediction- Analytical method -Power Converters and their
controllers – Methods of Rotor position sensing – Sensorless operation – Closed loop control
of SRM - Characteristics.
Permanent magnet brushless d.c. motors:
Permanent Magnet materials – Magnetic Characteristics – Permeance coefficient -Principle of
operation – Types – Magnetic circuit analysis – EMF and torque equations –Commutation -
Power controllers – Motor characteristics and control.
Permanent magnet synchronous motors:
Principle of operation – Ideal PMSM – EMF and Torque equations – Armature reaction MMF
– Synchronous Reactance – Sine wave motor with practical windings - Phasor
diagram – Torque/speed characteristics - Power controllers - Converter Volt-ampere
requirements

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory and hands-on exercises, field visits.

Reading Material
• T. J. E. Miller. Brushless Permanent-Magnet and Reluctance Motor Drives
(Monographs in Electrical and Electronic Engineering). ISBN: 9780198593690
• T. Kenjo. Stepping Motors and Their Microprocessor Controls, Clarendon Press
London
• K. Venkataraman. Special Electrical Machines. ISBN: 9788173716317
• Stephen J. Chapman, 2012. Electric Machinery Fundamentals (5th Edition) |ISBN
978 – 007 – 108617 – 2| MHID 007 – 108617 – X

ELNG 458: POWER SYSTEMS PLANNING AND OPTIMIZATION (3 Credits)

Objectives
To equip students with methods and models for planning, operation and analysis of power
systems. The course mixes computational techniques, for example applied optimization and
reliability analysis, with background information about design of electricity markets and real-
life examples.

Content
Brief review of optimization theory including constrained and unconstrained minimization,
linear programming and dynamic programming. Algorithms for solving optimization
problems. Application to the power dispatch problem, generation planning and, transmission
planning. Load forecasting techniques. Use of capacity outage tables. Demand Side
Management techniques, Unit commitment problem.
Generation, Transmission and Distribution system expansion; maintenance planning and
scheduling.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures. tutorials, seminars and assignments.

Reading Material
• Dhillon Kothari, 2010. Power System Optimization. ISBN-13: 978-8120340855
• Seifi, Hossein, and Mohammad SadeghSepasian. Electric power system planning:
issues, algorithms and solutions. Springer Science & Business Media, 2011.
• Zhu, Jizhong. Optimization of power system operation. Vol. 47. John Wiley & Sons,
2015
 • D. Sadi Kirschen (2004). Fundamental of Power system Economics

ELNG 462: POWER SYSTEMS PROTECTION (3 Credits)

Objective
The course will develop students’ knowledge in power systems protection and control.

Content
Switchgear: Arc phenomena, arc control, D.C. and A.C. interruption, recovery, voltage,
transients, types of circuit-breakers, applications and limitations, rating and testing.
Protection: Current and voltage transformers, principles of relaying. Electromagnetic relays
and solid state electronic equipment. Pilot circuits. Applications to over current, differential
and distance (impedance) relaying. Characteristics of fuses, selection and application of fuses.
Brief description of reclosers and their applications. Brief treatment of protection devices
coordination using time-current characteristics.
Principles of surge protection: lighting arrestors. Arching rings; arrangement of protection
devices, selection of arresters, rating and coordination with apparatus insulation. L.V.
protection equipment and systems including methods of motor overload and short circuit
protection. Special protection measures in the design of power electronic interface equipment.
Protection of Power Systems: Protection for Feeders, Transmission Line, Distribution
Network and Transformers deploying Distance modern protection schemes.

Field Trip: Students will embark on field trip(s) to a power substation to obtain an in-depth
understanding on the various protection schemes employed in the operation of the power
system.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, practicals and assignments.

Reading Material
• Jan Machowski, Janusz W. Bailek, James R. Bumby. Power systems dynamics,
stability and control, second edition.
• James A. Momoh (2011). Electric Power Distribution, Automation, Protection, and
Control
• Power System Analysis, Third Edition. By Hadi Saadat
• B. Don Russell, Marion E. Council (1978). Power system control and protection

ELNG 464: POWER SYSTEMS OPERATION AND CONTROL (3 Credits)

Objective
This course will introduce students to modern power system operation and control problems
and solution techniques. The course will develop students’ knowledge in power systems
Operation and Control.

Content
The controllability of electric power systems: The influence of controllability and the
possible solution of the control problem. Control of equilibrium points. Static optimization.
Automatic generation control (AGC) and Control Criteria: Voltage and reactive power
control. Hierarchical control in power systems. The effect of voltage regulators on rotor angle
damping. The role of the human operator. Optimal control of power systems.
Power System Modeling: Generators, load, Prime-Mover, Governor, Tie-Line Model and
Control (Two Area)
Load frequency control: Control Scheme for Two Area plant for both frequency and Power
Economic Dispatching of Power: Dispatching of power using optimization techniques
Power system security: Preventive and Control Action in Power System.

Reading Material

• Power Generation, Operation, and Control, Allen J. Wood and Bruce F. Wollenberg,
and Gerald B. Sheblé. Wiley-Interscience; 3rd edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2013
ISBN-10: 0471790559. ISBN-13: 978-0471790556.
• Gómez-Expósito, Antonio, Antonio J. Conejo, and Claudio Cañizares, eds. Electric
Energy Systems: analysis and operation. CRC Press, 2008.
• Power System Analysis, Third Edition. By Hadi Saadat
• Das D. ,Electrical Power Systems, ISBN8122418856, 9788122418859

CENG 452: ROBOTICS (3 credits)

Objectives
The course provides the knowledge required to understand the way robots work and to allow
students perform work involving elements of robotics either in industry or research &
development. It also aims at developing design and integration abilities as well as team work
and project management skills, while providing hands-on experience on real robotic and sensor
systems by transposing theory into practice.

Content
Introduction: History, definitions, robotic systems design, applications.
Coordinate systems: Cartesian coordinates, degrees of freedom, reference frames, orientation,
bi-dimensional and tridimensional transformation matrices, relative and general
transformations, homogeneous transformations, inverse transformations, graphs.
Robots systems and structures: Robot architectures, technical concepts of robotics, actuation.
Robot kinematics:(position).Joints, members, reference frames, A matrices, direct and
inverse kinematics, trigonometric
solution, precision, efficiency/complexity of kinematic solutions.
Robot kinematics: (velocity and acceleration) Derivatives, velocity and acceleration of rigid
bodies, differential movement, Jacobean, singularities.
Sensors and perception: Internal and external sensors, sensors hierarchy, interfaces, data
fusion, classification, localization, machine vision, applications.
Control: Classical approaches for robot control, feedback loops, position and force control,
compliance, fuzzy logic control.
Task and path planning:Action-level planning, modeling, motion planning in R-space and
C-space, path tracking

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, mini project and laboratory sessions.

Reading Materials
• S. B. Niku, 2001. Introduction to Robotics, Analysis, Systems, Applications.
• J.J. Craig. Introduction to Robotics.
• Phillip John McKerrow. Introduction to Robotics. 1st edition

CENG 454: IMAGE PROCESSING (3 Credits)

Objective
The course provide student the knowledge to identify the characteristics, enhance images in
the spatial and frequency domain and apply morphological operators for image processing
tasks.

Content
Review of elementary digital signal processing concepts. Human visual perception, Image
formation. Image enhancement and restoration. Morphological image processing Multi-
resolution processing and wavelets. Image segmentation and registration. Image and video
coding/compression. Contemporary topics in image processing.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, Matlab laboratory assignments, mini project and individual assignments.

Reading Material
• R. C. Gonzalez and R. E. Woods, 2008. Digital Image Processing, 3rd Edition,
Prentice Hall, Pearson, ISBN-10: 013168728X ,ISBN-13: 978-0131687288
• Maria Petrou , Costas Petrou, 2010, Image Processing: The Fundamentals, 2nd
edition, Wiley, ISBN-10: 047074586X , ISBN-13: 978-0470745861
• John C. Russ and F. Brent Neal, 2015, The Image Processing Handbook, 7th edition,
CRC Press, ISBN-10: 149874026X , ISBN-13: 978-1498740265
• Milan Sonka and Vaclav Hlavac, 2014, Image Processing, Analysis, and Machine
Vision, 4th edition, CL Engineering, ISBN-10: 1133593607, ISBN-13: 978-
1133593607
CENG 456: INTRODUCTION TO VERY LARGE SCALE INTEGRATION (VLSI)
DESIGN. (3 credits)

Objectives
The course will introduce the fundamental principles of VLSI (Very Large Scale Integrated)
circuit design and layout, to cover the basic building blocks of large-scale CMOS digital
integrated circuits, and to provide hands-on design experience using a professional IC design
platform. The IC design aspects will be reinforced with extensive laboratory exercises, where
students will complete five design projects using the Cadence IC design environment

Content
CMOS Basics: CMOS Technology, Diode and MOSFET Transistors, MOSFET Switches,
Transmission Gate, Inverter - DC, AC Analysis, Combinational Logic, Sequential Logic
VLSI Design Methodologies: Diagrams Layout, Types of ASICs, Package Types, Memory,
I/O cells selection, Transmission Lines, Interconnects effects
Timing Analysis: Digital Design Review: Setup, Hold Times, Clock skew, Design Tradeoffs:
Designing for speed, power, reliability, testability
Power Analysis: Area and Power Dissipation Estimation, Simultaneously switching outputs,
VDD/VSS pairs, Ground Bounce, Latch up, Metastability, Design for Testability, Fault
Tolerance
Design Flow: Design Specifications, A typical ASIC Design Flow: Schematic Entry, Synthesis
Design Guidelines: Design Rule Checking, Hierarchical Layout Methodology, Design
Verification: Static timing Analysis, Functional Simulation, Timing Simulation, Formal
Verification, Testing on Proto-boards.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars and laboratory sessions.

Reading Materials
• J. M. Rabaey, A. Chandrakasan, and B. Nikoli ́, Digital Integrated Circuits - A Design
Perspective, 2nd Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2003.
• CMOS VLSI Design: A Circuits and Systems Perspective
Neil Weste, David Harris Pearson Education, 21 Nov 2011 - Technology &
Engineering.
• CMOS VLSI Design: A Circuits and Systems Perspective, Third Edition. by Neil
H.E. Weste and David Harris. ISBN: 0-321-14901-7, Addison Wesley
• VLSI Design
CMOS VLSI Design: A Circuits and Systems Perspective Neil Weste, David Harris
Pearson Education, 21 Nov 2011 - Technology & Engineering

CENG 458: FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND FAILURE TOLERANCE (3 credits)

Objectives
The course will introduce students to the principles of tolerance systems, voting circuits, self
checking circuits, signature analyzers, logic analyzers, designs for testability and practical
methods for fault diagnosis.

Content
Faults and their manifestations, errors, and failures; fault detection, location and
reconfiguration techniques; time, space, and information (coding) redundancy management;
design for testability; self-checking and fail-safe circuits; system-level fault diagnosis;
Byzantine agreement; stable storage and RAID; fault-tolerant networks; fault tolerance in real-
time systems; reliable software design; check-pointing and rollback recovery; and reliability
evaluation techniques and tools.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars and assignments.

Reading Materials
• J Fabrizio Caccavale and Luigi Villani. Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerance for
Mechatronic Systems. ISBN-10: 354044159X | ISBN-13: 978-3540441595 | Edition: 1
• Parag K. Lala. Fault tolerant and fault testable hardware design. Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, NJ, USA ©1985. ISBN:0-13-308248-2
• Steven Ding. Model-Based Fault Diagnosis Techniques: Design Schemes, Algorithms
and Tools (Advances in Industrial Control) 2nd ed. 2013 Edition by Series: Advances
in Industrial Control. Springer; 2nd ed. 2013 edition (December 22, 2012) ISBN-10:
1447147987

ELNG 466: TELECOMMUNICATION SWITCHING AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

Objectives

This course aims at introducing to the students the knowledge about the telecommunication
switching networks, traffic analysis and performance issues.

Content
Introduction: Evolution of Telecommunication, Switching System, Classification of
Switching, Types of Telephone Switching Systems, Elements of Telecommunication,
Telecommunication Standard. Simple teletraffic model, Poisson model, Erlang
model. Binomial models, Engset model M/M/1 (1 server, ∞ waiting places),
M/M/n (n servers, ∞ waiting places).

Telephone System: PSTN, Modern Telecom System, Telephone Network, Telephone Set,
Telephone Network organization, Principles and examples of step by step, Cross bar and reed
relay systems, Telephone numbering plan, Central Battery System, Transmission impairments,
Two-four-wire transmission, Subscriber Loop Design.

Telecommunication traffic: Telecommunication traffic, Traffic considerations, Erlang, Grade

of Service, Traffic Measurement, Mathematical model for telecommunication traffic.
Switching System: Resource sharing and need for switching, Need for Networks, Switching,
Types of Switching, Circuit Switching, Message Packet Switching, Store & Forward
Switching, Function of Switching System, Electronic Switching System, Multiplexing, FDM,
Implementation of Switching System, Blocking and Non-blocking Switches, Single & Multi
stage Switches, Space Switching, Time Switching, Hybrid Switching, Path finding,
Complexity, Blocking Probability of Switch.

Telephone Exchange: Stored Program Controlled Exchange, Electronic Exchange, Electronic

Switching & Stored Program Control Systems, Digital Switching Time, Space & Hybrid
Switches, Example of Digital Exchanges, Example of Modern Exchanges (C-DOI exchange),
Availability of Parallel Exchange.

Signaling Systems: Signaling, Types of Signaling information, Forms of Signaling, Channel

Associated Signaling (CAS), Common Channel Signaling, CCITT No-7 System, SS7
Signaling, Architecture Computer & Data Networks, ARPANET, ALOHA-Toke Protocols
Network Topology, Evolution towards ISDN.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, and assignments

Reading materials
• Villy B. Iversen, “Teletraffic Engineering Handbook”, ITU
• Papoulis A., “Probability, Random Variables, and Stochastic Process”, Mc-Graw Hill.
• Davenport W.B., “Probability and Random Process”, Jr. Mc-Graw Hill, 2016
• John G. van Bose and Fabrizio u devetak, Signaling in Telecommunication Networks,
Wiley interscience. 2nd edition , 2007
• Roger L. Freeman, Telecommunication System Engineering: Analog and Digital
Network Design, John Wiley & Sons.

ELNG 466: RELIABILITY AND SAFETY ENGINEERING (3 CREDITS)

Aim
The course aim at introducing students to the basic of power system reliability and safety in
electrical and electronic engineering. Students are also introduced to electronic and software
reliability.

Content
Introduction: Background, Terms and definitions, Obtaining information on reliability, safety,
and maintenance.
Reliability, safety and Maintenance Mathematics: Median, Arithmetic Mean, Mean
Deviation, Boolean Algebra Laws, Probability, First order differential equations, statistical
distributions.
Reliability, safety and Maintenance Basics: Bathtub Hazard rate curve, Reliability formulas,
reliability configurations, the need for safety and the role of engineers, Products Hazards
classifications, safety management principles, accident causation theories, Preventive and
corrective Maintenance.
System Reliability Modelling: Reliability Block Diagram, Markov Models, Fault Tree
Analysis
Power System Reliability: Various components used and their failure mechanisms, reliability
prediction of electronic systems.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, and assignments

Reading materials
• B.S. Dhillon, Engineering systems reliability, safety and maintenance, ISBN: 13: 978-
1-4987-8163-3.
• K. Verma, S. Ajit, D. R. karanki, Reliability and y safety engineering, second
edition, ISSN 1614-7839, ISSN 2196-999X
• B.S. Dhillon, Reliability, Quality and safety for engineers, 2005
• K. Wolfgang, P. Luca Safety and Reliability of complex Engineered systems: 2015,
ISBN 9781315648415