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Princess Sumaya Universityfor Technology

King Abdullah II Facultyof Engineering

Bachelor DegreeIn

Communications EngineeringCurriculum

Starting Academic Year2011 / 2012

عــبد المــــلك للهندســـــة كليـــــة الثانــــي The King Abdullah II Faculty of Engineeringالله

Bachelor in Communications Engineering Curriculum

Curriculum Composition

University Requirements 27 16.88

College Requirements 30 18.75

Department Requirements 103 64.38

Total 160 10000

Course Numbering System

D5 D4 D3 D2 D1

Where:

DigitDescriptionDetails

D1Serial NumberWithin the area

D2Area1. General Engineering2. General Electrical Engineering3. Electronics4. Computers5. Communication6. Power & Machines7. Control & Specialized Topics8. Technical Electives9. Senior Project and Training

D3Level (Year)

D4Academic Program1. Electronics Engineering2. Computer Engineering3. Communications Engineering4. Electrical Power & Energy

D5College1. King Hussein Faculty of Computing Sciences2. King Abdullah II Faculty of Engineering3. King Talal Faculty of Business & Technology

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1. University Requirements (27 Credit Hours):

a. Mandatory courses (12 credit hours):

Course No.Course TitleCredit

HoursPrerequisite

11000Computer Skills Placement Test0@̶

11100Computer Skills (Remedial) (1)0@̶

31010Arabic Language Placement Test0@̶

31019Arabic Language (Remedial) (2)0@̶

31020English Language Placement Test0@̶

31029English Language (Remedial) (2)0@̶

31111Arabic Language331019

31121English Language331029

31151National Education (Jordanian Students) (3)3@̶

31251Military Science (Jordanian Students Only) (4)3@̶

(1) Students who pass the placement test successfully or obtain the ICDL certification are exempted from this remedial course.

(2) Students who pass the placement test successfully are exempted from taking this remedial course.

(3) Non Jordanian students may choose to take it or any other University Elective course instead.

(4) Non Jordanian students may choose to take, in lieu of this course, any other University Elective course.

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b. Elective Courses (15 credit hours):

1. Humanities (3 to 6 credit hours)

Course No. Course Title Credit

Hours Prerequisite

31152 Islamic Arabic Civilization 3 @̶

31211 Arabic Literature 3 31111

31351 Current Issues in the Arab World 3 @̶

31352 Jerusalem: History and facts 3 @̶

2. Social and Economic Sciences (3 to 6 credit hours)


Hours Prerequisite

31161 Introductions to Library Science 3 @̶

31261 Introductions to Politics and Economics 3 @̶

31262 Introductions to Educational Science 3 @̶

31361 Introductions to Philosophy 3 @̶

3. Science, Technology, Agriculture and Health (3 to 6 credit hours)


Hours Prerequisite

11201 Geographical Information Systems 3 @̶

31171 History of Science 3 @̶

31271 Environmental Science 3 @̶

31371 Health Education 3 @̶

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2. College Requirements (30 credit hours):


HoursPrerequisite

(* Co-requisite)

11103 Structured Programming 3 11100

11151 Structured Programming Lab 1 11103*

24218 Engineering Drawing Using Computers 1 @̶

24219 Engineering Workshop 1 @̶

24411 Engineering Ethics 1 99 Cr. Hrs.

20132 Calculus (1) 3 @̶

20133 Calculus (2) 3 20132

20141 Physics (1) 3 @̶

20142 Physics (2) 3 20141

20148 Physics (1) Lab 1 20141*

20149 Physics (2) Lab 1 20142*

20231 Calculus (3) 3 20133

31263 Technical Writing & Communication Skills 3 31111, 31121

32431 Engineering Economics 3 @̶

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3. Department Requirements (103 credit hours):

a. Mandatory Courses (94 credit hours):


HoursPrerequisite

(* Co-requisite)

21231 Electronics (1) 3 24221

21331 Electronics (2) 3 21231

21332 Digital Electronics 3 21331

21338 Electronics Lab 1 24229, 21331*

21339 Digital Electronics Lab 1 21338, 21332*

21431 Communications Electronics 3 21331, 23353

21439 Communications Electronics Lab 1 21338, 21431*

22241 Digital Logic Design 3 @̶

22344 Microprocessors 3 22241, 21231

22347 Logic & Microprocessors Lab 1 22344*

22442 Embedded Systems 3 22344

22448 Embedded Systems Lab 1 22442

23321 Electromagnetics (1) 3 20142, 20331

23351 Signals and Systems 3 24222, 20232, 23352*

23352 Programming Applications in Signals and Systems 1 23351*

23353 Analog Communications 3 23351

23421 Electromagnetics (2) 3 23321

23422 Microwave Engineering 3 23421

23451 Digital Communications 3 23353, 20334

23458 Cellular Applications Lab 1 11103

23459 Communications Lab 1 21338, 23451*

23490 Engineering Training 3 99 Cr. Hrs.

23551 Optical Communication 3 23353

23552 Cellular Communication 3 23451

23553 Communication Networks 3 23451

23557 Optical Communication Lab 1 23551*

23558 Cellular Communication Lab 1 23552

23559 Communication Networks Lab 1 23553*

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HoursPrerequisite

(* Co-requisite)

23571 Digital Signal Processing 3 23351

23591 Senior Project (1) 1 120 Cr. Hrs.

23592 Senior Project (2) 2 23591

24221 Electric Circuits (1) 3 20142

24222 Electric Circuits (2) 3 24221

24229 Electric Circuits Lab 1 24222*

24471 Automatic Control 3 23351

24479 Automatic Control Lab 1 24471*

20232 Engineering Mathematics (1) 3 20133

20241 Physics (3) 3 20142

20331 Engineering Mathematics (2) 3 20231, 20232

20333 Numerical Analysis 3 20133

20334 Applied Probability 3 20232

b. Elective Courses (9 credit hours):


HoursPrerequisite

(* Co-requisite)

11206 Object Oriented Programming 3 11103

21573 Image Processing 3 23351

22443 Computer Networks 3 22344

22444 Computer Architecture & Organization (1) 3 22241

22546 Network Management and Security 3 22443 or 23553

23554 Coding and Cryptography 3 23451

23555 Advanced Communication Systems 3 23451

23556 Satellite Communication 3 23451

23572 Telecommunications Equipment Operation 3 23451

23573 Radar Systems 3 23353

23574 Wireless Networks 3 23451

24464 Electric Machines & Power Systems 3 24222, 23321

24561 Power Electronics 3 21331

21581 Special Topics in Electronics Engineering 3 To be set by Dept.

22581 Special Topics in Computer Engineering 3 To be set by Dept.

23581 Special Topics in Communication Eng. 3 To be set by Dept.

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24581 Special Topics in Power and Energy Eng. 3 To be set by Dept.

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Bachelor in Electronics Engineering Curriculum Course DistributionScience & Electricity Electronics Communication Computers ControlNo. Course Title Cr No. Course Title Cr No. Course Title Cr No. Course Title Cr No. Course Title Cr

24221 Electric Circuits (1)

3 21231 Electronics (1) 3 23351 Signals and Systems 3 22241 Digital Logic Design

3 24471

Automatic Control

321331 Electronics (2) 3 23352 Programming

Applications in Signals & Systems

124222 Electric Circuits

(2)3 21332 Digital

Electronics3 22341 Microprocessors 3 2447

9Automatic

Control Lab1

22347 Logic & Microprocessors

Lab

124229 Electric Circuits

Lab1 21338 Electronics Lab 1 23353 Analog Communications 3

21339 Digital Electronics Lab

1 23422 Microwave Engineering 323321 Electromagnetics

(1)3 23451 Digital Communications 3 22442 Embedded

Systems3

21431 Communications Electronics

3 23458 Cellular Applications Lab

123421 Electromagnetics

(2)3 22448 Embedded

Systems Lab1

21439 Communications Electronics Lab

1 23459 Communications Lab 120232 Engineering

Mathematics (1)3 23551 Optical Communications 3

23552 Cellular Communications 320331 Engineering

Mathematics (2)3 23553 Communications

Networks3

20241 Physics (3) 3 23557 Optical Communications Lab

120333 Numerical

Analysis3

23558 Cellular Communications Lab

120334 Applied Prob. 3

23559 Communications Networks Lab

1

23571 Digital Signal Processing 3

Total 3 Total 1 Total 3 Total 1 Total 1

Electives: 9 Credit HoursEngineering Training: 3 Credit HoursSenior Projects (1) & (2): 3 Credit Hours


Suggested Study Plan for Bachelor in Communications EngineeringFirst Year (16 + 17) Second Year (17 + 16) Third Year (15 + 16) Fourth Year (17 + 16) Fifth Year (14 + 13)

No. Course Prereq. No. Course Prereq. No. Course Prereq. No. Course Prereq. No. Course Prereq.31111 Arabic Language − 24218 Engineering

Drawing − 21331 Electronics (2) 21231 22442 Embedded Systems 22344 23551 Optical Communications 2335320132 Calculus (1) − 21338 Electronics Lab 24229

21331*23421 Electromagnetics (2) 23321

20141 Physics (1) −24219 Engineering

Workshop − 23451 Digital Communications

2335320334 23552 Cellular

Communications 2345120148 Physics (1) Lab 20141* 22344 Microprocessors 2224121231

31151 National Education − 24221 Circuits (1) 20142 22347 Logic & Microprocessors Lab 22344* 23459 Communications

Lab2133823451* 23557 Optical

Communications Lab 23551*University Elective 20231 Calculus (3) 20133

20232 Engineering Mathematics (1) 20133

23351 Signals andSystems

242222023223352*

24471 AutomaticControl 23351 23571 Digital Signal

Processing 23351

31263 Technical Writing 11011104 24479 Automatic

Control Lab 24471* Technical Elective23352 Prog. Applications 23351* 23591 Senior Project (1) 120 Cr.

Hrs.University Elective20331 Engineering

Mathematics (2)2023120232

University Elective

11103 Structured Programming −

21231 Electronics (1) 24221 21332 Digital Electronics 2133121431 Communications

Electronics2133123353 23553 Communications

Networks 2345122241 Logic Design − 21339 Digital

Electronics Lab2133821332*11151 Structured

Programming Lab 11103* 24222 Circuits (2) 24221 21439 Communications Electronics Lab

2133821431* 23558 Cellular

Communications Lab 2355224229 Electric

Circuits Lab 24222* 23321 Electromagnetics (1) 201422033131121 English Language − 22448 Embedded Systems

Lab 22442 23559 Communications Networks Lab 23553*

20133 Calculus (2) 20132 20241 Physics (3) 20142 23353 Analog Comm. 2335120142 Physics (2) 20141 31251 Military Science − 20334 Applied Probability 20232 23422 Microwave Engr. 23421 Technical Elective20149 Physics (2) Lab 20142* 20333 Numerical Analysis 20133 23458 Cellular App Lab 11103 Technical Elective

University Elective 24411 Engineering Ethics 99 Hrs. 23592 Senior Project (2) 23591

32431 Engr. Economics −

University Elective

* Prerequisite or co-requisite.- Students can take their practical training in any semester once they finish 99 Cr. Hrs. No courses or labs are allowed to be taken during that semester.

University Electives Electronics Engineering Technical ElectivesSelect minimum 1 and max 2 courses from each group: Select 2 of the following courses:No. Course No. Course No. Course Prereq. No. Course Prereq. No. Course Prereq.

31152 Islamic Arabic Civilization 31351 Current Issues in the Arab World 11206 OOP 11103 23554 Coding & Cryptography 23451 24464 Electric Machines& Power Systems

24222 &2332131211 Arabic Literature 31352 Jerusalem: History and facts 21573 Image Processing 23351 23555 Adv. Comm. Systems 23451

31261 Intro. to Politics and Economics

31262 Intro. to Educational Science 22443 Computer Networks 22344 23556 Satellite Communication 23451 24561 Power Electronics 21331

31161 Intro. to Library Science 31361 Intro. to Philosophy 31372 Business Skills 22444 Computer Arch (1) 22241 23572 Telecom. Equipment Oper 23451 21581 Special Topics in Electronics Engr. SetBy

Dept.11201 Geographical Info Systems 31271 Environmental Science 22546 Network Mgmt& Security

23553 23573 Radar Systems 23353 22581 Special Topics in Computer Engr.

31171 History of Science 31371 Health Education 23574 Wireless Networks 23451 23581 Special Topics in Comm. Engr.

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24581

Special Topics in Power and Energy Engr.

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Course Description

11000

Computer Skills Placement TestPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 0This test covers all topics taught in 2100 Computer skills (Remedial).

11100

Computer Skills (Remedial)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 0Introduction to computers: historical, components, functionality. Introduction to computer hardware and software. Programming languages. Introduction to operating systems. Introduction to word processing with practical applications in preparing homework and reports. Spreadsheets. Computer graphics. Presentation design. Using the Internet and emails.

11103

Structured ProgrammingPrerequisite: 11100Credit Hours: 3Concepts of structured programming. Structured programming languages. Program design, development, running, and testing, and debugging programs. Syntax and semantics of the programming language C++. Basic elements of the language: variables, constants, and data types. Basic input/output functions. Conditional and iterative control structures. Concept of procedural programming, Top/down design. Structured decomposition. Functions and parameter passing. Recursive functions. Pointers and dynamic variables. Basic data structures: one and two-dimensional arrays, string manipulation, structures. Input / Output files, Concepts of OOP and Classes.

11151

Structured Programming LabCo-requisite: 11103Credit Hours: 1Laboratory sessions on applications of structured programming. It includes training on the different aspects and topics of the structured programming using C.

11201

Geographical Information SystemsPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3The goal of this course is to introduce the students to the basics of GIS. Specific features of the course include: coverage of basic geographic, cartographic, and GIS concepts. Topics include: computer representation of physical, political, statistical, and social aspects of space using vector-based maps, graphic design principles for using shape, hue, size, and patterns in mapping, attribute-based and graphic feature-based queries for spatial analysis. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow individuals and organizations to pose, explore and answer a variety of public- and private-sector questions using spatial data.


11206

Object Oriented ProgrammingPrerequisite: 11103Credit Hours: 3Object oriented programming concepts and paradigms. Review of control structures, data types and functions. Data abstraction and ADT. Encapsulation and information hiding. Classes, attributes and methods (operations). Objects, instantiation, and constructors. Software reuse and reengineering. Inheritance. Overloading. Polymorphism. Templates. Graphical User Interface.

21231

Electronics (1)Prerequisite: 21221Credit Hours: 3Basic semiconductor concepts. Diodes: DC and AC analysis, special type diodes. Theory of Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT): biasing techniques, BJT amplifier analysis. Field Effect Transistors (FET): biasing techniques, FET amplifier. Simple applications of BJT’s and FET’s.

21331

Electronics (2)Prerequisite: 21231Credit Hours: 3Operational amplifiers: basic theory, characteristics and applications. Differential and multistage amplifiers. Frequency response of single and multistage amplifiers. Negative feedback analysis: feedback topology, properties and stability analysis.

21332

Digital ElectronicsPrerequisite: 21331Credit Hours: 3Dynamic operation of the BJT switch. Early form of the digital circuit. Study of DTL and TTL circuits. Characteristics of the standard TTL circuit. TTL families with improved performance. Emitter-coupled logic (ECL) circuits. Design and performance evaluation of CMOS logic circuits. Types of the CMOS logic circuits: pass transistor, dynamic logic. Latches, flip-flop, architecture of memories (SRAM, DRAM, ROM). Logic gate based multi-vibrator circuits. BiCMOS and GaAs logic circuits. Interface of various logic gates. Sampling circuit, D/A and A/D conversion techniques.

21338

Electronics LabPrerequisite: 21229Co-requisite: 21331Credit Hours: 1Diode characteristics and applications. BJT characteristics and DC biasing. FET characteristics and DC biasing. BJT amplifiers. Operational amplifiers. Multistage amplifiers. Differential amplifiers. Frequency response. Feedback techniques.

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21339

Digital Electronics LabPrerequisite: 21338Co-requisite: 21332Credit Hours: 1Basic TTL circuits. TTL characteristics. Basic MOS logic circuits. MOS characteristics. Logic gate based oscillators. Sampling circuits. A/D and D/A converters. Introduction to Hardware Description Language (HDL).

21431

Communication ElectronicsPrerequisite: 21331 and 23353Credit Hours: 3Power amplifiers: classification of output stage A, B, C, and AB. Efficiency analysis of power amplifiers and basic techniques in heat sink design. Tuned amplifier: theory and design. Oscillators: LC and crystal oscillators. Modulation and demodulation circuits and synthesizers. Phase-Locked Loop (PLL): theory and design. Active and passive filters.

21439

Communication Electronics LabPrerequisite: 21338Co-requisite: 21431Credit Hours: 1Power amplifier. Oscillators. Modulation and demodulation circuits. Phase Locked Loop (PLL) circuits. Active filters.

21573

Image ProcessingPrerequisite: 23351Credit Hours: 3Enhancement in the spatial domain. Image enhancement in the frequency domain. Image restoration. Color image processing. Wavelets. Image compression. Morphological image processing. Image segmentation.

21581

Special Topics in Electronics EngineeringPrerequisite: To be set by the Dept.Credit Hours: 3The objective of this course is to introduce advanced and new topics in one of the areas of electronics engineering. The topics can be changed from one year to another depending on the instructor’s area of specialty.

22241

Digital Logic DesignPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Number systems. Basic gates and logic functions. Boolean algebra, Boolean expressions. Logic minimization techniques. Combinational logic building blocks: decoders, encoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers and magnitude comparators. Digital arithmetic: adders and subtractors. Basics of sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops. Timing diagrams. Counters and shift registers. Basic PLDs, CPLDs and FPGAs. State machines. System design with state machines using VHDL. Memory devices and systems: RAM, ROM, FIFO, LIFO and DRAM.

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22344

MicroprocessorsPrerequisite: 22241 and 21231Credit Hours: 3Assembly language instruction set. Addressing modes. Arithmetic instructions. Logical and bit manipulating instruction. I/O instructions. Microprocessor pin out and timing diagram. Address decoding circuits. Memory interfacing. Input output interfacing. Serial and parallel communications. Counter and timers. Interrupts. DMA controllers.

22347

Logic and Microprocessors LabCo-requisite: 22344Credit Hours: 1Combinational logic circuits. Decoders and Multiplexers. ROM and RAM. Registers and Counters. Assembly language programming. Input/Output interfacing. Keyboard and 7-Segment display interfacing.

22442

Embedded SystemsPrerequisite: 22344Credit Hours: 3Embedded systems characteristics. Microprocessors versus microcontrollers. Microcontrollers characteristics. General-purpose microcontrollers. Examples of microcontroller architectures. Interrupts. Counters/timers. Input/output ports. Microcontroller programming. Instruction set. Program development and use of assemblers. Memory maps and addressing modes. Digital to analogue and analogue to digital conversion in microcontrollers. Data acquisition and distribution. Serial and parallel communications. Real-time systems and its constraints. Interfacing to external devices. Power consumption consideration. Applications.

22443

Computer NetworksPrerequisite: 22344Credit Hours: 3Introduction to computer networks and the Internet. Protocol layers and the OSI model. Application layer: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3, DNS and peer-to-peer applications. Transport layer: UDP, TCP and congestion control. Network layer: virtual circuits, routers, IP protocols and routing algorithms. Link layer: error detection and correction, multiple access, MAC addressing, switches, ARP, Ethernet, PPP, local area networks and wide area networks. Wireless and mobile networks. Security in computer networks.

22444

Computer Architecture and Organization (1)Prerequisite: 22241Credit Hours: 3Register transfer & microoperations. Design of arithmetic logic unit. Computer Instructions. Number representations and computer arithmetic. Computer organization and components. Processor design: datapath and control units. Instruction cycle. Pipelining.

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22448

Embedded Systems LabPrerequisite: 22442Credit Hours: 1Introduction to PIC MPLAB IDE. Interfacing switches and LED displays. Use of mechanical and solid-state relays. Interrupts and counters. A/D conversion. Temperature measurement. Waveform generation. PWM techniques.

22546

Network Management and SecurityPrerequisite: 22443 or 23553Credit Hours: 3Network management overview. Security policy and procedures. Cryptography and its application to network security. Authentication. Intrusion detection and prevention. Securing E-Commerce systems. Web security. Firewalls security implementation. Application of security tools. Wireless security technologies. Disaster recovery and continuation of E-Business functions.

22581

Special Topics in Computer EngineeringPrerequisite: To be set by the Dept.Credit Hours: 3The objective of this course is to introduce advanced and new topics in one of the areas of computer engineering. The topics can be changed from one year to another depending on the instructor’s area of specialty.

23321

Electromagnetics (1)Prerequisite: 20142 and 20331Credit Hours: 3Review of coordinate systems and vector calculus. Electrostatic fields. Electric fields in material space. Magnetostatic fields. Magnetic fields in material space. Maxwell’s equations.

23351

Signals and SystemsPrerequisite: 24222 and 20232Co-requisite: 23352Credit Hours: 3Classification of signals and systems. System modeling and time domain analysis. The Fourier series, the Fourier transform, and Laplace transform and applications. Frequency response and filter concepts. Signal transmission. Spectral analysis. Discrete-time signals and systems: classification of signals and systems. The Z-Transform and applications.

23352

Programming Applications in Signals and SystemsCo-requisite: 23351Credit Hours: 1Introduction to MATLAB. Using MATLAB in signals and systems. Signal generation and the convolution process. Fourier series. Laplace and Fourier transforms. Transient and steady state response. Filter design. Discrete signals: Z- transform and frequency domain analysis.

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23353

Analog CommunicationsPrerequisite: 23351Credit Hours: 3Spectral densities. Correlation function. Power-bandwidth product. Distortion and distortionless channels. Analog modulation: DSB-SC, DSB-AM, SSB, Vestigial AM, modulator, demodulator: coherent, non-coherent. Angle modulation: FM, PM, modulator, demodulator. Base-band modulation: sampling theorem, PAM, PWM, PPM. Noise in analog communications: noise types, signal to noise ratio, the additive white Gaussian noise, signal interference.

23421

Electromagnetics (2)Prerequisite: 23321Credit Hours: 3Electromagnetic wave propagation. Transmission lines. Smith chart. Rectangular and cylindrical waveguides. Waveguide resonators. Antennas.

23422

Microwave EngineeringPrerequisite: 23421Credit Hours: 3Microwave transmission lines and matching techniques. Design of microwave amplifiers and oscillators. Microwave passive devices. Microwave antennas. Introduction to microwave systems.

23451

Digital CommunicationsPrerequisite: 21311 and 23353Credit Hours: 3Base band digital modulation techniques: PCM, DM, D-Σ, and DPCM. Line coding. Intersymbol interference: M-ary signaling, bandwidth, data rate. Multiplexing: FDM, TDM, CDM. Passband digital modulation and demodulation techniques: ASK, FSK, PSK, DPSK, M-ary, coherent and non-coherent detection. Bit error rate performance. Channel coding theory: convolution coding, block codes. Error performance using coding.

23458

Cellular Applications LabCo-requisite: 11103Credit Hours: 1.

23459

Communications LabPrerequisite: 21338Co-requisite: 23451Credit Hours: 1Spectral analysis. Amplitude modulation. Frequency modulation: phase shift keying, amplitude shift keying, frequency shift keying. TDMA. FDMA. Lab project.

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23490

Engineering TrainingPrerequisite: Finish 99 Credit HoursCredit Hours: 3Grade: Pass/FailStudents undertake suitable and supervised internships for a period of 8 consecutive weeks in Jordan, or 6 consecutive weeks outside.

23551

Optical CommunicationsPrerequisite: 23353Credit Hours: 3Light propagation. Types of optical fibers and their properties. Light sources for optical fibers. Optical detectors. Optical digital communications. Fiber optic communications.

23552

Cellular CommunicationsPrerequisite: 23451Credit Hours: 3Elements of cellular radio systems: specifications, cell coverage for signal traffic, cell site, mobile antenna, frequency management and channel assignment. GSM network systems. Introduction to the latest developments.

23553

Communication NetworksPrerequisite: 23451Credit Hours: 3Introduction to communications networks. Design principles of communications networks TCP/IP protocol. The OSI model and applications. Introduction to queuing theory. Network capacity improvements using coding techniques.

23554

Coding and CryptographyPrerequisite: 23451Credit Hours: 3Shannon limit theorem. Punctured codes. Turbo code-decode process (iterative decoding). Iterative decoding error performance for block and convolutional codes. Private and public key cryptography.

23555

Advanced Communications SystemsPrerequisite: 23451Credit Hours: 3Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint communication link design and analysis. Optimal design of practical communication systems. Spread spectrum, multicarrier technologies.

23556

Satellite CommunicationsPrerequisite: 23451Credit Hours: 3Orbital aspect of satellite communications and spacecraft. Satellite link design, modulation and multiplexing techniques for satellite links. Earth station technology. Global position satellites systems (GPS).

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23557

Optical Communications LabCo-requisite: 23551Credit Hours: 1.

23558

Cellular Communications LabPrerequisite: 23552Credit Hours: 1Cell analysis and planning. Frequency management and channel assignment. GSM network evaluation and performance measurements of cells through frequency noise technique measurements of signal to noise ratio.

23559

Communication Networks LabCo-requisite: 23553Credit Hours: 1Network structure evaluation. Packet routing and delay evaluation. Throughput evaluation. Packet arrival and queue distribution. Open project: evaluation of a complete network performance and usage of different technology to improve the actual performance.

23571

Digital Signal ProcessingPrerequisite: 23351Credit Hours: 3Discrete-time signals and systems. Frequency analysis of discrete-time signals and systems. Sampling and quantization. Discrete Fourier transform. Windowing effect. Z-transform. FIR and IIR Digital filters design. Digital filters realization. Fast Fourier transform.

23572

Telecommunications Equipment OperationPrerequisite: 23451Credit Hours: 3Introduction to Mobile OS: Symbian, Windows Mobile, Linux and Android. The architecture of Mobile OS and the mobile Environment. Advanced communication on mobile networks. Active objects and threads. Client-Server framework. Protocols and operations of telecommunication equipment: switches, routers, gateways, MSC and BSC.

23573

Radar SystemsPrerequisite: 23353Credit Hours: 3Basic concepts of radar: reflection and refraction. Radar equation. Detection theory. Radar signal types: AM, FM, and CW radars. Analysis of tracking. Radar Resolution. Frequency (Doppler) measurements. Moving Target Indicators (MTI).

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23574

Wireless NetworksPrerequisite: 23451Credit Hours: 3This course emphasizes the description, modeling and performance evaluation of the physical and medium access control layers of the wireless personal area network. It includes Bluetooth and Zigbee, Wireless Local Area Networks (IEEE802.11 and HyperLAN). The course also covers networking of wireless medium and Wide Area Networks including WiMAX, and introduces cognitive radio and programmable wireless networks.

23581

Special Topics in Communications EngineeringPrerequisite: To be set by the Dept.Credit Hours: 3The objective of this course is to introduce advanced and new topics in one of the areas of Communications engineering. The topics can be changed from one year to another depending on the instructor’s area of specialty.

23591

Senior Design Project (1)Prerequisite: Finish 120 Credit HoursCredit Hours: 1Grade: Pass/FailProjects are aimed at developing independent engineering problem solving skills. A project should be performed by two or more students under the supervision of a faculty member.

23592

Senior Design Project (2)Prerequisite: 23591Credit Hours: 2Continuation of Senior Design Project (1). Students are required to fulfill the project objectives, perform a formal presentation and submit a final report.

24218

Engineering Drawing Using ComputersPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 1Introduction to engineering drawing and AutoCAD software. Setting up drawing parameters. Coordinates entry. Object snap. Basic editing techniques. Blocks. Multi-lines. Polylines. Spline. Layers. Dimensions. Orthographic projection. Auxiliary views. Sections. Three-dimensional pictorials. Editing solids and 3-D operations. Boolean Operations.

24219

Engineering WorkshopPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 1

Development of basic skills in fields of hand filing, turning, welding, piping and plumbing, carpentry, sand casting, glass works, sheet metal fabrication, and household electric circuits. Theories related to metal machining, measurements, metal forming, sand casting, and welding. Industrial Safety. Engineering Materials and Their, Properties. Electrical wiring. Casting Processes. Metal Forming (Working) Processes. Metal Machining Processes. Metal Joining. Carpentering.

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24221

Electric Circuits (1)Prerequisite: 20142Credit Hours: 3Types of circuits and circuit elements. Revision of Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws. Circuit analysis techniques: voltage and current division, nodal and mesh analysis, source transformation, superposition, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems. Inductance and capacitance. Source-free RL and RC circuits. Applications of the unit-step forcing function. The RLC circuit: source-free parallel and series RLC and complete response. Sinusoidal forcing function. Phasor concept.

24222

Electric Circuits (2)Prerequisite: 24221Credit Hours: 3The sinusoidal steady state response: application of phasor concept and circuit analysis techniques AC circuits. Average power and RMS values. Poly-phase circuits: three phase (Y) and (Δ) connection. Complex frequency. Frequency response and Bode plot. Magnetically coupled circuits. Two-port networks.

24229

Electric Circuits LabCo-requisite: 24222Credit Hours: 1DC circuit: Kirchhoff’s laws and mesh analysis. Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems. Superposition theorem. Wheatstone bridge. Transient response: RL, RC, and RLC circuits. AC circuits: impedance concept, frequency response, three-phase circuits. Y- Δ transformation. Maximum power transfer. Two-port networks.

24411

Engineering EthicsPrerequisite: Finish 99 Credit HoursCredit Hours: 1Safety and responsibility. Professional responsibility tow customers and to employers. Blowing the whistle. Codes of ethics and honor. Professional choices. Legal obligations. Standard ethics theories. Case studies.

24464

Electric Machines and Power SystemsPrerequisite: 24222 and [24321 or 23231]Credit Hours: 3Per-unit system and applications. Transformer: single- and three-phase, ideal and practical, modeling and equivalent circuits. Synchronous machines. Single-line diagram. Y-bus and Z-bus matrices. Load flow analysis. Transmission lines: classification (short and long), for communications purposes. Calculations of R, L and C parameters. ABCD representation.

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24471

Automatic ControlPrerequisite: 23351Credit Hours: 3Transfer Functions: block diagrams and signal flow graphs. Mathematical modeling of physical systems. State space representations. Control systems characteristics. Time response of systems and closed loop performance of second order systems. Stability and Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion. Root locus analysis. Nyqist stability criterion. Bode plots. Frequency domain analysis. Design of control systems.

24479

Automatic Control LabCo-requisite: 24471Credit Hours: 1A set of experiments that cover the following: analog simulation, first and second order systems, transient and steady state for step, ramp, and parabolic inputs. Time and frequency response of second order systems. DC motor control. Application of PID controller, phase-lead, and phase-lag controllers. Level control. Applications using simulation software.

24561

Power ElectronicsPrerequisite: 21331Credit Hours: 3Principles and methods of Electric power conversion (including waveform components, phase control and pulse width modulation), semiconductor power switches, supplementary components and systems (drivers, overcurrent protection schemes, snubbers and filters), AC-to- DC converters, AC-to- AC converters (including PWM AC voltage converters, cycloconverters and matrix converters), DC-to-DC converters, DC-to-AC converters (Inverters), switching power supplies, power Electronics for clean Energy (PV , Wind, Fuel cell and Electric and Hybrid cars).

31010

Arabic Language Placement TestPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 0Testing basic grammars in Arabic.

31019

Arabic Language (Remedial)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 0The verb and noun. Grammars. Punctuation. Al Hamza. Applications.

31020

English Language Placement TestPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 0Testing basic grammars in English.

31029

English Language (Remedial)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 0Reading. Writing. Speaking. Listening. Application.

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31111

Arabic LanguagePrerequisite: 31019Credit Hours: 3Summarization. Punctuation. Spelling. Deletion. Displacement. Construction and inflection. Derivation. Substitution and the vowel system. Number. Indescribability. Sentence. Clause. Rhetoric issues and various applications.

31121

English LanguagePrerequisite: 31029Credit Hours: 3Advanced reading. Advanced writing. Grammar. Speech. Translation.

20132

Calculus (1)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Functions, limits and continuity. Derivatives. Differentiation. Inverse functions. Trigonometric functions. Logarithmic and exponential functions. Hyperbolic functions. Integrals.

20133

Calculus (2)Prerequisite: 20132Credit Hours: 3Methods of integration. Applications of integration. Plane analytic geometry including polar coordinates. Sequences and series, including power series.

20141

Physics (1)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Units and measurements. Vector algebra. Kinematics. Projectile and circular motions. Newton’s laws of motion. Forces of nature. Applications of Newton’s laws on rectilinear and circular motions. Work and energy. Law of conservation of mechanical energy. Laws of conservation of linear and angular momenta.

20142

Physics (2)Prerequisite: 20141Credit Hours: 3Electric fields. Gauss’ law. Electric potential. Capacitance and dielectrics. Current and resistance. Direct current circuits. Magnetic fields. Source of the magnetic field. Faraday’s law. Inductance. Alternating current circuits. Electromagnetic waves.

20148

Physics (1) LabCo-requisite: 20141Credit Hours: 1Basic measurements. Static equilibrium. Newton’s second law on the air track. Moment of inertia. The simple harmonic motion of a spring. Young’s modulus of elasticity. Resonance in air columns. Linear expansion of a solid.

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20149

Physics (2) LabCo-requisite: 20142Credit Hours: 1Electric fields. Slide-wire Wheatstone bridge. Damped electrical oscillations. Index of refraction. Interference and diffraction. Photoelectric effect.

31151

National EducationPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Jordan: the land, people and homeland. The Arab nation. History of Jordan. Political system. Jordanian society. Major national institutions. Internal and external challenges facing Jordan. The role of local institutions in achieving development in national awareness. The family and its role in society.

31152

Islamic Arabic CivilizationPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Concept of civilization. Stages of development of Islamic Arabic civilization. Principles and grounds of Islamic Arabic civilization. Areas of cultural creativity in Islamic Arabic Civilization. Linguistics. Theology. Islamic jurisprudence. Philosophy. Natural and social sciences. Islamic art and music. Unity of the Arab and Islamic worlds.

31161

Introductions to Library SciencePrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Information sources. Types of cataloging. Types of catalogs. Types of classification. Information and knowledge. Information society. Information services. Information technology. Information storage. Information retrieval and dissemination. Information and Internet.

31171

History of SciencePrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Importance of understanding science as a socio-historic phenomenon. Science as industry. Science and development. Cognitive conditions of scientific production. Examples: Kepler and Planck. Science as social production. Socio-historic determinants of the social production of science. Main epochs of the history of natural science. Greek Science. Hellenistic science Roman science. Arabic Islamic science. Modern European science. Science in the contemporary Arab world. Epistemological periodization of natural science. Roots of the philosophy of nature. The Ionians. Platonic project in astronomy. Aristotle. Ptolemy. Arabic Islamic astronomy. The 17th century Scientific Revolution.

31211

Arabic LiteraturePrerequisite: 31111Credit Hours: 3Developing students' taste of Arabic literature through reading of literature essays. Analysis. Introducing some literature aspects from different eras.

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20231

Calculus (3)Prerequisite: 20133Credit Hours: 3Vectors in a plane. Vectors in space. Plane and space curves. Functions of several variables. Partial differentiation and derivatives. Gradient. Extremal values. Lagrange multipliers. Double integrals in Cartesian and polar coordinates. Triple integrals in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates.

20232

Engineering Mathematics (1)Prerequisite: 20133Credit Hours: 3First order ordinary differential equations. Second and higher order linear ordinary differential equations. Systems of first order linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations and stability. Laplace transforms.

20241

Physics 3Prerequisite: 20142Credit Hours: 3Nature of light and the properties of Ray, Image Formation, Diffraction Patterns and Polarization, Electro-Magnetic Waves, Relativistic Mechanics, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Atomic Physics, Molecules and Crystalline Solids.

31251

Military Science (Jordanian Students Only)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Grade: Pass/FailHistory of the Jordanian army. Jordanian peace forces. Preparing the nation for defense and liberation. Genesis and development of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

31261

Introductions to Politics and EconomicsPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3The nature of political economy. The issues of political economy. The importance of the market. Market effects and political economy. Three ideologies of political economy. The dynamics of the international political economy. The political economy of structural changes. Long-term variations of economic growth and the effect of political hegemonic. The politics of international trade. The political economy of international finance.

31262

Introductions to Educational SciencePrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Education: principles and philosophy. Education and individuals. Education and learning. Education and society. Education and development. Educational courses and methods. Educational institutions and educational assessments. Education in the Arab and Islamic worlds.

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31263

Technical Writing & Communication SkillsPrerequisite: 31111 and 31121Credit Hours: 3Organization of the technical report. Layout and organization of the front page. Arrangement of information. Organization and layout of headings and sub-headings. Numbering systems. Order of arrangements of results and recommendations. How to prepare an undetailed proposal on any technical and scientific work.

31271

Environmental SciencePrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3The earth and natural hazards. Ecosystems. Biogeochemical cycles. Man and the Environment. The natural resources in the solid Earth system. Air pollution. Water resources. Management and pollution. Solid waste. Food and Health. Environmental impact assessment.

20331

Engineering Mathematics (2)Prerequisite: 20231 and 20232Credit Hours: 3Vector calculus. Line and surface integrals. The three main theorems: Green theorem, Stokes theorem and divergence theorem. Fourier series, integrals and transforms. Partial differential equations solutions using Fourier series and Transforms.

20333

Numerical AnalysisPrerequisite: 20133Credit Hours: 3Vectors and matrices. Determinants. System of linear algebraic equations. Cramer’s rule and characteristics-value problem. Error analysis. Iterative methods for solving linear and nonlinear systems of equations. Interpolation and approximation. Introduction to numerical differentiation and integration.

20334

Applied ProbabilityPrerequisite: 20232Credit Hours: 3Probability principles and set theory. Random variables. Operations on random variables. Various distribution functions. Introduction to random processes. Weak stationary. Correlation functions, linear processing, and estimation. Poisson processes and Markov chains. Queuing analysis.

31351

Current Issues in the Arab WorldPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Social and national fragmentation in the Arab east: Features and roots. The Arab-Israeli conflict. Democracy and civil society in the Arab world. Pan- Arabism and Islam. The self and the other. Secularism. The Arabs and globalization. Human security in the Arab world.

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31352

Jerusalem: History and factsPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3The geographic borders of AL-Quds through history. A glance at the historical discoveries in AL-Quds. AL-Quds and the British occupation. The establishment of Israel. The Israeli plans to jadeite AL-Quds. Importance of AL-Quds from religion point of view. The infringements of AL-Aqsa mosque since 1967 by Israel.

31361

Introductions to PhilosophyPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Definition of philosophy. The relation between philosophy and science. The science-based and religion-based thoughts. A historical review of philosophy and science. A discussion of the most important fields in philosophy.

31371

Health EducationPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Understanding the responsibility we have for our own health. Skills for dealing with emergency cases. Personal safety and accident prevention. Mental health, mental illness and stress.

32431

Engineering EconomicsPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Cost concepts, Decision making process, Concepts of time value of money, Simple and compound interest, Interest formulas, rate of return, cash flow, project evaluation methods, break-even analysis, evaluating a single project, comparison and selection among alternatives and Depreciation calculations.

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