Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering

The Electronics and Communications Engineering Program extends over a four-and-half-year period offered exclusivelyon-campus basis. The program is offered in 9 semesters. Nine semesters are 16-week fall/spring semesters given over four-and-half years. In the summer semester of the third year (Semester VI), students are highly encouraged to participate in a practical training program with a local, regional, or international organization. BEng in Electronics and Communications Engineering with Emphasis on Advanced Electronics or Advanced Communications

PROGRAM MISSION

The mission of the undergraduate bachelor of Engineering program in Electronics and Communications Engineering Is to deliver high quality undergraduate education which combines balanced theoretical and practical topics in Electronics and Communications Engineering to provide students with the skills and abilities to pursue successful careers and grow into lifelong learners with the ability to provide professional services of the highest quality to the community, commit to the ethical and professional responsibilities, and expand, through teaching and research, the knowledge and technology bases in Electronics and Communications Engineering required at the global level while focusing on the needs of Kuwait and the region. The program shall also prepare students to serve the community in lead teaching, public and private sectors positions.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The Electronics and Communications Engineering program is designed to prepare students for continuous learning and fruitful professions.

Our graduates will be able to:

Apply the knowledge and skills to perform at an engineer level and excel in a field related to their program.
Pursue specialized training and research in their field and familiarize themselves with changing technology in the workplace.
Engage in life-long learning, career growth, leadership, and community service work.
Perform satisfactorily if they choose to continue their education for master’s program.
Conduct themselves as ethical professionals with integrity, uphold social responsibility and promote sustainability.

STUDENT OUTCOMES (COMPLIANT WITH ABET)

The Student Outcomes (SOs) adopted by KCST for the ECE program are the ABET Student Outcomes.

Graduates of the program will have:

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Students will be required to complete the 144 credits in the prescribed time to earn the degree. The following Table shows a summary of the Graduation Requirement and associated major categories:

Category	Total number of credits	Required/core credits	Elective credits
Basic Science and Mathematics (BI/CH/PH/MA)	32	26	6
Languages, Social Science and Business Studies ( LA/SS/BM)	30	18	12
Electronics and Communication Engineering - Core - including General Engineering & Project Parts 1 & 2( EE/CS/CE)	82	73	9
Total credits	144	117	27

Program Requirements

Required
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
MA101	Mathematics I	3
MA102	Mathematics II	3
MA203	Linear Algebra	3
MA204	Engineering Mathematics	3
MA301	Probability and Statistics	3
MA302	Ordinary Differential Equations	3
PH101	Physics I	4
PH102	Physics II	4

Elective
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BI201	Introduction to Modern Biology	3
CH101	Physical Chemistry	3
MA111	Discrete Mathematics	3
MA213	Computational Linear Algebra	3
MA315	Operations Research	3
MA316	Complex Variables	3
MA318	Numerical Methods for Engineers	3
MA340	Abstract Algebra	3
MA350	Topology and Functional Analysis	3
PH301	Solid State Physics and Devices	3
PH201	Modern Physics for Engineers	3
PH103	Solid State Physics	3

Required
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BM111	Introduction to Management	3
BM227	Leadership Competencies for Engineers	3
BM301	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3
LA101	English I	3
LA103	English II	3
SS111	Introduction to Economics	3

Elective
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BM201	Financial and Managerial Accounting	3
BM223	Managing Human Resources	3
BM228	Strategic Management	3
BM229	Project Management	3
BM230	Introduction to Industrial Management	3
BM231	Introduction Project Management	3
BM300	International Business Environment	3
BM323	Digital Marketing	3
SS221	Introduction to Psychology	3
BM421	Business Marketing & Sales	3
LA102	Arabic I	3
LA201	English for Engineers	3
SS101	History of Arab Civilization	3
SS104	History of Kuwait	3
SS212	Macroeconomics	3
SS231	Philosophy and Ethics	3
SS306	Economics of Digital Business	3
SS332	Philosophy of Science	3

Required
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CE100	Introduction to Computer Systems	3
CE212	Digital Logic Design	4
CE222	Computer Architecture	4
CS101	Introduction to Computers and Programming	4
CS112	Data Abstraction and Object-Oriented Programming	4
EE101	Introduction to Electrical Engineering	4
EE112	Electronic Instrumentation	3
EE201	Signals and Systems	4
EE211	Circuit Theory	4
EE212	Digital Electronics	4
EE312	Electronic Devices and Systems	4
EE341	Communication Systems	4
EE342	Data Communications	4
EE351	Control Systems and Instrumentation	4
EE352	Digital Communications	4
EE365	Power Electronics	3
EE491	Major Project, Part I	4
EE492	Major Project, Part II	6
GE480	Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues for Engineers	2

Elective
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CE334	Computer Network Protocols and Applications	3
CE376	Mobile Applications Development	3
CE420	Advanced Computer Architecture	3
CE421	Embedded Systems	3
CS193	Software Tools	3
CS201	Critical Thinking and Problem Solving	2
CS301	Numerical and Scientific Computing	3
CS333	Computer Network Systems and Protocols	3
CS391	Software Engineering	3
EE360	Introduction to satellitte engineering	3
EE362	Electromagnetic Waves and Theory	3
EE363	Analog and Mixed Analog Integrated Circuit Design	3
EE401	Self Study	2
EE402	Minor Project	3
EE403	Minor Project	2
EE404	Minor Project	1
EE410	Digital Signal Processing	3
EE420	VLSI Design, Tools and Technology	3
EE441	Wireless Communications	3
EE442	Optical Communications	3
EE443	Wireless Networks and Protocols	3
EE444	Information Theory	3
EE451	Image Processing	3
EE452	Mechatronics	3
EE453	Robotic and Automation	3
EE467	RF Microelectronics	3
EE470	Advanced Photovoltaics	3
EE481	Medical Electronics	3

Typical Study Plan

Degree Semester 1

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CE100	Introduction to Computer Systems	3
EE101	Introduction to Electrical Engineering	4
LA101	English I	3
MA101	Mathematics I	3
PH101	Physics I	4
	Total Credit Hours	17

Degree Semester 2
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS101	Introduction to Computers and Programming	4
EE112	Electronic Instrumentation	3
LA103	English II	3
MA102	Mathematics II	3
PH102	Physics II	4
	Total Credit Hours	17

Degree Semester 3
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CE212	Digital Logic Design	4
EE211	Circuit Theory	4
MA203	Linear Algebra	3
MA204	Engineering Mathematics	3
SS111	Introduction to Economics	3
	Total Credit Hours	17

Degree Semester 4
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BM111	Introduction to Management	3
CE222	Computer Architecture	4
EE201	Signals and Systems	4
EE212	Digital Electronics	4
MA301	Probability and Statistics	3
	Total Credit Hours	18

Degree Semester 5

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
EE312	Electronic Devices and Systems	4
EE341	Communication Systems	4
EE351	Control Systems and Instrumentation	4
GE480	Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues for Engineers	2
MA302	Ordinary Differential Equations	3
	Total Credit Hours	17

Degree Semester 6
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS112	Data Abstraction and Object-Oriented Programming	4
EE342	Data Communications	4
EE352	Digital Communications	4
EE365	Power Electronics	3
ME1	Major Elective 1	3
	Total Credit Hours	18

Degree Semester 7
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BM301	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3
BSME1	Basic Science and Math Elective 1	3
EE491	Major Project, Part I	4
LSBE1	Language, Social Science and Business Elective 1	3
ME2	Major Elective 2	3
	Total Credit Hours	16

Degree Semester 8

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BM227	Leadership Competencies for Engineers	3
BSME2	Basic Science and Math Elective 2	3
EE492	Major Project, Part II	6
LSBE2	Language, Social Science and Business Elective 2	3
ME3	Major Elective 3	3
	Total Credit Hours	18

Degree Semester 9
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
LSBE3	Language, Social Science and Business Elective 3	3
LSBE4	Language, Social Science and Business Elective 4	3
	Total Credit Hours	6