About | Electrical Engineering
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Electrical Engineering (EE) being a very dynamic area, has become a broad and diverse field. The expanding role of electrical engineers in today's society reflects the potential, variety and scope of this exciting profession. To achieve the distinct qualifications expected today from engineers and scientists joining this profession, the Electrical Engineering Department offers an undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering. The Electrical Engineering Department is committed to providing a healthy academic environment by attracting high quality students, faculty and staff. The curriculum is thoroughly based on mathematics, science, engineering science and design to fully-prepare students for their careers. The Bachelor Degree in the Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Mission
The mission of the Electrical Engineering Program is:
• To provide a quality and broad engineering education.
• To conduct strong basic and applied research, to dissemination of knowledge, and to contribute to advancement of science and technology.
• To serve the industry, the profession, and the community at large through innovative solutions.
Vision
The vision of the program is to gain regional and international recognition for providing a quality engineering education, outstanding research programs and exceptional community service. In addition, it is envisioned that the graduates of the program will be successful in their professional careers and/or graduate studies, prepared for professional creativity and leadership, and lead productive lives that contribute to improvement of society.
Program Educational Objectives
The general objectives of the undergraduate Program in Electrical Engineering at Kuwait University are related to the overall mission of the College and the University. In keeping with this mission, the Electrical Engineering Department is offering an educational program that is highly designed to meet internationally recognized standards and criteria.
The Program Educational Objectives are the expected accomplishments of graduates during the first several years following graduation. The EE Program has adopted the following program educational objectives
• Engage and be effective leaders in careers in a broad range of electrical engineering disciplines as well as multidisciplinary fields, and serve the needs of both private and public sectors using modern engineering tools and methods.
• Engage in continuous professional development activities, pursue lifelong learning opportunities through professional training, graduate studies, and research, and adapt to evolving technical challenges and developments.
• Contribute to the well-being of society and environment through responsible and ethical practice of engineering profession.
Therefore, the Electrical Engineering program is designed to provide the student with a fundamental background in basic theoretical concepts and technological principles which constitute the foundations of modern electrical engineering and, at the same time, to give the student the opportunity to emphasize subject areas in which he/she has a particular interest. The curriculum requirements are flexible enough so that the student, with the assistance of a program advisor, should be able to achieve depth in one or more of the main specializations areas, i.e., Electronics, Power Engineering, Communications and Control Systems. In order to strengthen the design experience for the students, the EE curriculum includes a compulsory cornerstone design course EE 297 as well as a compulsory capstone design course EE 497.
Student Outcomes
The Electrical Engineering Program shall provide the graduates with:
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The bachelor of science in Electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.