Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BEng ECE)
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Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BEng ECE)
The Electronics and Communications Engineering Program extends over a four-and-half-year period ( 9 semesters) and is offered exclusively on-campus. 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 ECE is offered either 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 aligned with the ABET Student Outcomes.
Graduates of the program will have:
- The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- The 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
- The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- The 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
- The 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
- The ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- The 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
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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
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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