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1Electrical Engineering BUE

Electrical and Communications

Engineering

Undergraduate student's

Programme Handbook March 2016

2 Electrical Engineering BUE

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Programme Handbookfor Electrical and Communications

EngineeringThe British University in Egypt

March 2016


2 Welcome from the department's staff

3 Why Electrical and Communications Engineering?

4 Module contents

14 Grading systems

15 Summer training internships

16 School policies

20 Useful bits and pieces

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Electrical and communication systems have trans-formed our world and lifestyles in recent decades. We

now rely on it in most of our daily activities.


Welcome from the department's staffWelcome to the Department of Electrical

Engineering at the British University in Egypt (BUE). We, the department's staff, want to do everything we can to help you making your studies both fruitful and en-joyable. The main objective of the Electri-cal and Communications Engineering pro-gramme at the BUE is to provide the basic undergraduate education required for in-dustrial and public practice in Electrical and Communications engineering, or for continued education.

The department comprises 6 assistant professor, 1 associate professor, and 2 pro-fessors. Support staff includes 8 teaching assistants, 4 lab engineers, and an admin-istrative assistant. The department has 11 laboratories for academic experiments re-lated to taught modules, project work, and research. We all work together as a friendly

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team, with the aim of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and student experi-ence across all cohorts.

We hope that you will use this handbook as a guide during your four years in the de-partment. We designed it to provide you with information our students often find useful. The handbook will help in:• Familiarising you with the structure of

the department, its staff, and its pro-grammes.

• Guiding you through the modules you need to pass in order for you to receive your degree.

• Providing you with useful information on topics such as the grading system, summer training internships, exchange programmes, academic misconduct pol-icies, eLearning system, facilities, and other useful regulations and data.

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Disclaimer. It should be noted that, as the educational process necessitates regular changes to programmes and their course contents and regulations, this handbook is meant to be a useful and relevant guide to the student for the academic year for which it is issued. The department may change this handbook to reflect such changes in future generations, and its contents are non-binding to the regulatory departments of the University.

Electrical Engineering Department's staff


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Why Electrical and Communications Engineering?

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The evolution of high-speed communi-cations and mobile devices is creating an increased demand for more features and upgraded systems to handle changing technology and capacity. These changes demand the need for qualified engineers to design and implement these systems. The department of electrical engineering offers a programme in electrical and com-munications Engineering. The programme is designed to provide you with a balance of theory and lab work in order to prepare you to become a professional communica-tions engineer after graduation.

Throughout four years of study in this programme, you will study a wide variety of specialised modules starting from basic electrical engineering and circuit analysis, wave properties and propagation, Electri-cal, digital system design, analogue and

digital communications, control theory, and then you will proceed to study more advanced modules in the fields of micro-wave engineering, antenna design, wire-less communication systems, embedded systems design, advanced Electrical design and manufacturing, communication net-works and optical communications.

Whether you want to work for industry in electronic devices, in a mobile commu-nications company like Vodafone, in gi-ant corporations like Intel, or Google, in a start-up company in robotics, or build your own company from the ground up, our programme offers a class-student-centred learning experience on the cutting edge of research, design, and development of soft-ware and systems that power the world to-day-and for tomorrow.


Module contents

In this programme, emphasis is placed on the basics of electrical engineering prin-ciples and design techniques. Students learn the basic engineering and scientific concepts needed for this major through the required coursework in several areas of specialization (e.g. Electrical, Commu-nications, Automatic Control, Microwave, Antennas). Through a series of mandatory courses and a couple of elective courses, the students will be able to choose a spe-cialization for their graduation project. Their area of specialisation concludes in a capstone design experience.

Each module in the program has a level. Levels at the BUE reflect the standards ad-opted by the UK’s Higher Education Qual-ifications Framework (HEQF). They are as follows:

Level P (Preparatory). Taught in the pre-paratory year at BUE.

Level C (Certificate). Taught in degree year 1 at BUE and equivalent to a UK year

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1 module. Level I (Intermediate). Taught in degree

year 2 (and degree year 3 of engineering programs) at BUE and equivalent to a UK year 2 module.

Level H (Honours). Taught in degree year 3 (and degree year 4 of engineering programs) at BUE and equivalent to a UK degree year 3 module.

The following listing provides a brief summary of the modules covered in each year of this program, including informa-tion on module's weight, prerequisites, se-mester taught in, related keywords, a con-cise description of topics covered.

Note that each module has a unique code. We provide in the list below only the basic code of the module (e.g. ELEC01C), but in practice this code will be prefixed with two digits indicating the current academic year. For example, if we are in academic year 2015–2016, then the code ELEC01C will be prefixed by '15', to give 15ELEC01C.

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Year 1 modules:

Module code: SCIB01C Title: Calculus Degree year: 1 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB01P, SCIB03P

Keywords: differentiation, integration, several variables Brief aim/scope: The aim is to ensure that all students have a basic knowledge and understanding of

vector calculus and also provide basic cognitive and practical skills required for future study. This module extends the aims and content of the prep. year math.

Module code: ELEC01C Title: Electric Circuits Degree year: 1 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: SCIB03P, SCIB04P

Keywords: Fundamental introduction to DC, AC and transient circuits.Brief aim/scope: To introduce entirely in context the basic mathematical methods required to begin

the study of Electrical Engineering and the basic laws and theorems concerning the solution of electrical circuits and systems and the basic mathematical techniques of electric circuit solution.



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Module code: ELEC02C Title: Electronics (1) Degree year: 1 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: SCIB04P

Keywords: Analogue and digital Electronics Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to give students an introduction to the design, analysis and

test of analogue and digital electronic circuits.

Module code: ELEC15C Title: Report Writing and Data Presentation Degree year: 1 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: technical writing, personal communications, visual presentation, research methods Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to provide engineering students with all basic concepts

that qualify them to be able to communicate technical information effectively through writing technical reports and presentations.

Module code: ELEC16C Title: Programming in Java Degree year: 1 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: Writing Programmes in JAVA Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide basic grounding in java language programming

and lay a firm foundation from which other modules, that require java programming, may rely upon.. Students will learn how to write moderately complex Java code, understand the basics of APIs, platforms, and development practices (the object-oriented development process, test-driven development, and refactoring), and identify and use core Java libraries and IDE technology.

Module code: SCIB04C Title: Modern Physics Degree year: 1 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: basic quantum mechanics Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide knowledge and understanding of the basic

quantum mechanics principles required for electrical and mechanical engineering field of study.

Module code: SCIB02C Title: Differential Equations Degree year: 1 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB01P,SCIB03P,SCIB05P

Keywords: differential equations, transforms, special functions; modelling. Brief aim/scope: To ensure that students have a basic knowledge and understanding of differential

equations.

Module code: ELEC06C Title: Principles of Electromagnetic Fields Degree year: 1 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB04

Keywords: Magnetic and Electric Fields Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to extend students’ understanding of the theory of

electricity and magnetism and to explain the relevant mathematical tools for further study in this field. In addition, the module relates some of the state-of-the art engineering applications to electricity and magnetism.



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Module code: ELEC17C Title: Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithm Design Degree year: 1 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: C, C++ Languages Brief aim/scope: The aim of the module is to introduce the concepts of data structures and algorithm

design and to provide a foundation for advanced studies in Computer Science. The main focus is on the use of data structures and abstraction other than those provided as basic types in modern programming languages. Different applications for data structures are introduced. The C/C++ language is used to experiment implementations and uses of the structures learnt.

Module code: ELEC18C Title: Signals and Systems Degree year: 1 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB03P, SCIB05P

Keywords: analogue and digital signals and systems Brief aim/scope: To introduce relevant mathematical concepts to describe both analogue and digital

signals and systems, and to illustrate different views of such signals and the operation of such systems. To introduce the important concepts of LTI systems, sampling, the frequency domain and filters.

Module code: ELEC02I Title: Electronics (2) Degree year: 2 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: ELEC02C

Keywords: Transistor small signal models Class-A and Class-B amplifiers Feedback (FB) amplifiers Multivibrators (MVs), Radio frequency (RF) voltage amplifiers PSpice Windows

Brief aim/scope: To enable students to analyse, design and evaluate practical analogue and digital electronic circuits and systems.

Module code: ELEC12I Title: Communications Degree year: 2 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites:

Keywords: Analogue communications signal transmission, amplitude and frequency modulation, spectral analysis.

Brief aim/scope: Provide students with a foundation for analogue communication theory; Provide students with a theoretical and mathematical basis for the sampling, analysis and processing of signals in communications; Introduce the principles of free space communication links.

Module code: SCIB06C Title: Probability and Random Processes Degree year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB03P

Keywords: Probability; Random Processes Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide necessary mathematical foundation in

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probability, statistics and random processes for engineers.

Module code: ELEC04C Title: Electrical Power Degree year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC01C, ELEC06C

Keywords: transformers, induction machines, DC machines Brief aim/scope: To use relevant equivalent circuit concepts to illustrate the behaviour of

transformers, DC and induction machines. This module is an introduction to the control modules in further semesters.

Module code: ELEC05C Title: Introduction to Electrical Materials Degree year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: Electrical material, solid state, semiconductor, superconductor. Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide students with basic knowledge of the material

science pertinent to a career in electrical engineering.

Module code: ELEC13C Title: Digital Design Degree year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: Digital logic, modern digital systems, logic gates, HDL Brief aim/scope: This course aims to provide students with an advanced treatment of digital design in

the context of an introduction to the design of VLSI systems. Students are introduced to a design methodology which encompasses the range from logic models and circuit simulations to high-level specification techniques. Advanced digital systems issues such as synchronization and meta-stability are also presented. Students will be introduced to CAD tools for digital design entry and simulation

Module code: ELEC13I Title: Control System Design Degree year: 2 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: feedback, compensation, route locus, bode plot, modelling, stability. Brief aim/scope: To extend the student's understanding of both theoretical and practical issues in

classical control theories and systems.

Module code: ELEC14I Title: Computer Architecture Degree year: 2 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC13C

Keywords: CPU Architecture, Machine Instructions, Hardware Design, Memory Organisation, Structured Design Methodology, Assembler, Assembly Language Programming.

Brief aim/scope: The module aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of modern computer architecture in terms of instruction set architecture, organisation and hardware. It develops an understanding of the architectural features and the principles of operation of modern microprocessors and peripheral devices. The specific aim of the module is to provide a sound foundation in the following: the main families of microprocessors and their differences; how computers actually go about executing their programs at the level of machine instructions; principles of the practical design of a real processor architecture and how design features influence machine coding and performance features.



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Module code: ELEC01I Title: Engineering Project Management Degree year: 2 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: management, business communications, Entrepreneurship, technology-based firms in economic development

Brief aim/scope: Introduce the methods and tools required for the planning, scheduling, cost and human resource control, and monitoring of a project and to use these in the execution of a simple project in the relevant subject area. Raise awareness in students of the commercial opportunism for capitalizing on innovative, technology-based idea in science and engineering. Help students learn how to generate new ideas demonstrate to students how ideas may be turned into business ventures

Module code: ELEC20I Title: Applied Numerical Techniques Degree year: 2 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB01C, SCIB02C

Keywords: numerical, mathematics, programming. Brief aim/scope: To ensure that all students will have a basic knowledge and understanding of how to

set up and solve mathematical problems numerically and to apply this knowledge to the solving of electrical engineering problems using appropriate software packages.

Module code: ELEC15I Title: Principles of Digital Communications (1) Degree year: 3 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: ELEC18C

Keywords: Digital communications, source formatting, signal conversion, baseband modulation and detection, bandpass modulation and detection.

Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to introduce the students to the principles of digital communications systems; to appreciate the differences, advantages and disadvantages of analogue vs. digital method of communication; and to understand the basic operation and tradeoffs that exist in modern digital communication systems.

Module code: ELEC06I Title: Electromagnetism (2) Degree year: 3 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: ELEC06C

Keywords: Electrodynamics, plane waves, transmission lines, Smith chart, matching Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to impart an appreciation of the fundamental and

pervasive role of electromagnetism throughout science and engineering.

Module code: ENGG05I Title: Engineering Economics Degree year: 3 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: Interest rate, depreciation, break-even point, replacement decision. Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the concepts and methods of

economic analysis, and provide the student with information necessary to help

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him/her in decision making to assess cost implications in engineering design and applications in order to select the preferred course of actions based upon monetary considerations.

Module code: ELEC08I Title: Digital Control Degree year: 3 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC13I

Keywords: Sampled data, Z-transform, digital implementation. Brief aim/scope: This module provides an introduction to both the theoretical and practical problems

of applying feedback control by means of the computer through the basic control theories that have been studied before.

Module code: ELEC16I Title: Software Engineering (1) Degree year: 3 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC16C,ELEC17C

Keywords: Software Process Models, Software Requirements, Functional-oriented Design, UML Brief aim/scope: This module aims at giving students a thorough introduction to software engineering

topics in a way that enables them to understand and assess the potential, limitations and factors critical to the successful development of a software project on an organisational level.

Module code: ELEC11H Title: Selected Topics in Measurement and Instrumentation Degree year: 3 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: Sensors, measurement, instrumentation, LabView Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide students with the background of

instrumentation and measurement in the field of electrical and communications engineering including selected topics at the cutting edge.

Module code: ELEC15H Title: Principles of Digital Communications (2) Degree year: 3 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB06C

Keywords: Digital communications, signals, noise, information theory. Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to: provide a working knowledge of the coding

techniques in digital communications systems; understand the concept of channel capacity.

Module code: ENGG09H Title: Systems Analysis and Design Degree year: 3 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: Systems Analysis, System Design Brief aim/scope: To expand and elaborate on the students introduction to systems thinking. To guide

and encourage the use of an organised and structured group systems approach to a real practical system. To enable students in gaining competence in analysing and designing systems.



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Module code: 15ELEC07I Title: E&C: Law, Standards and Practice Degree year: 3 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: law, standards, regulations Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to introduce to students legal and other frameworks at

both national and international level of relevance to electronics and communications engineering.

Module code: ELEC05H Title: Semiconductor Devices Degree year: 3 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB04C, ELEC05C

Keywords: semiconductors, energy bands, energy states, p-n junction, MOSFET. Brief aim/scope: To give students a firm foundation in the working of the semiconductor devices

required in modern devices.

Module code: ELEC16H Title: Research Project Degree year: 4 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites:

Keywords: Individual research, presentation, report. Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to provide the student with experience in research

process and methodology by defining and studying a problem on an individual basis.

Module code: ELEC17H Title: VLSI Technology Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC05H

Keywords: CMOS, microelectronics, silicon technology Brief aim/scope: To develop a consistent picture of the processes used in the modern

microelectronics industry; including key steps in manufacturing, physical design constraints and a detailed view of IC operation. Students will practice VLSI design flow; including entry, simulation and verification. To introduce new IC technology trends and challenges; including scaling and power dissipation problems.

Module code: ELEC18H Title: Microwave Circuits, Systems and Communications Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC06C, ELEC06I

Keywords: Microwave circuits, RF measurements, scattering parameters. Brief aim/scope: To provide an understanding of the functions and interactions of the analysis and

measurement of high frequency circuits used in communications systems and gain experience in the analysis, design and characterization of microwave circuits and systems.

Module code: ELEC19H Title: Antennas and Propagation Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC06C, ELEC06I

Keywords: Antennas, antenna arrays, radio wave propagation mechanism, propagation phenomena and models.

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Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to gain expertise in the analysis, design and characterisation of antennas through the understanding of antennas theory, radiation concepts and the use of CAD tools; and to understand and apply the concepts of wave propagation in wireless systems through the study of propagation models, phenomena and their effective use in practical scenarios (urban, rural, terrestrial, satellite).

Module code: ELEC20H Title: Communication Networks Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: Networks, TCP/IP, hubs, bridges, switches, routers and gateways Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to provide an understanding of the various

communication network protocols and their roles within layered network architectures, to introduce the meaning of an IP address, and network devices; hubs, bridges, switches, routers, gateways and to define the Internet architecture, salient features of TCP/IP protocols, and unique characteristics of Ethernet and Wireless LANs and different network topologies and technologies.

Module code: ELEC21H Title: Design Project Degree year: 4 Semester: 1+2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites:

Keywords: group project Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to present the students with the experience of the design

process from preparation of the brief through to detailed design drawings, if necessary. Students will be able to draw on results of their individual research projects that relate to parts of the design project and integrate all individual components into a comprehensive viable design.

Module code: ELEC02H Title: Electromagnetic Compatibility Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC06I, ELEC18H,

ELEC19H Keywords: Interference, shielding, EMC, international standards.

Brief aim/scope: To give students a critical understanding of the mechanisms of unwanted interaction within and between electrical/electronic equipment which might impair correct operation and the techniques for limiting and overcoming such interactions. An introduction to the international standards on EMC.

Module code: ELEC22H Title: Optical systems Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC06I

Keywords: Optical fibres, photo detectors, laser safety, OTDM Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide engineering students with a thorough

understanding of basics of optical systems and communication systems based on light propagation and design requirements for different applications. Also, the aim is to familiarise students with LASERs, lasing materials and design of optical elements used in such applications.



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Module code: ELEC12H Title: RF MEMS and Sensors for Wireless Applications Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: Radio frequency, MEMS, sensors, micro fabrication. Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to: provide an in depth understanding of the technological

and fabrication aspects related to MEMS components and systems; gain a solid foundation of the basic operation of different RF MEMS components used in RF applications; enable the student to understand the area of applications of RF MEMS technology.

Module code: ELEC23H Title: Mini and Nano Antennas Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC19H

Keywords: antennas, miniaturisation, reconfigurability, Ultra-wide band, RFID, metamaterials, nanotechnology.

Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to provide an awareness of the recent trends in antenna technologies, especially in topics such as antenna integration, broadband capabilities, use of advanced materials, re-configurability and miniaturisation; and to familiarise students with the emerging applications of nanotechnologies and advanced materials;

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SCIB02H Title: Foundations of Quantum Communication

Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB04C Keywords: quantum, physics, technology, information, communication.

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to make students aware of current and possible future applications of quantum mechanics to communication technologies and the principles by which they operate.

Module code: ELEC30H Title: Software Engineering (2) Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC16I

Keywords: Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Modelling, UML, V&V, COTS, CBSE Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to introduce students to the basic concepts, principles and

skills of object-oriented modelling. The module also introduces software reuse, software verification and validation, software security, and software cost estimation.

Module code: ELEC24H Title: Real Time Software Engineering Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC16I

Keywords: Real-Time Systems, RTOS, MASCOT, CODARTS, UML. Brief aim/scope: To introduce the theory, principles, design, development, and testing of software

within the context of real-time embedded systems.

Module code: ELEC25H Title: Selected Topics in Digital Signal Processing Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC18C

Keywords: digital signals, sampling, z-transform, IIR and FIR Filters, Filter Realizations Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to provide students with a theoretical and mathematical



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basis for the analysis and processing of digital signals; provide students with a foundation for digital filtering and its applications.

Module code: ELEC26H Title: Optoelectronics Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: Optoelectronic devices, optical communications, laser Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to build the student background and basic knowledge in

the fields of optical electronic for communication engineering. It also aims at building and improving students’ skills in the design of optical electronic components and subsystems.

Module code: ELEC27H Title: Optical Networks Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites:

Keywords: Optical networks, fiber-optic communications, TDM Brief aim/scope: Upon completion of the course, a student is expected to be sufficiently

knowledgeable in the main principles of optical networking so as to undertake research in the area or cope with the initial demands of an industry job.

Module code: ELEC28H Title: Wireless Communication Technologies Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC15I

Keywords: Wireless Communications, Mobile, Satellite, Wireless Technologies Brief aim/scope: This module aims to introduce students to the basic theories and concepts of various

wireless communication technologies and their corresponding applications. Examples include mobile and satellite communications, recent wireless communications technologies and concepts such as WiFi, wireless sensor networks, Bluetooth, infra-red, ultra-wide band, etc. The module covers the principles, features, limitations, performance, and applications of each.

Module code: ELEC29H Title: Embedded Systems Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC13C, ELEC14I

Keywords: digital design, computer architecture, embedded systems, microcontrollers. Brief aim/scope: The course introduces to students the hardware and software aspects of embedded

systems including main building components, memory and processor specifications, typical hardware architecture with examples from existing systems, main challenges in embedded system development. In addition, it provides students with some embedded systems examples, applications and case studies will be presented.


Grading systemsAt the BUE, we use both the Egyptian and the British grading systems. The following equivalence mapping table provides a useful tool to convert between the two systems.

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Egyptian Standing

British Mark

Egyptian Mark

Letter Grade

Distinction

99 100

A+

98 99 97 99 96 98 95 98 94 97 93 97 92 96 91 96 90 95 89 95 88 94 87 94 86 93 85 93 84 92 83 92 82 91 81 91 80 90 79 90 78 89 77 89 76 88

A 75 88 74 87 73 86

A- 72 86 71 85 70 85

Very Good

69 84 B+ 68 83

67 82 66 81

B 65 80 64 79 63 78

B- 62 77 61 76 60 75

Good

59 74 C+ 58 73

57 72 56 71

C 55 70 54 69 53 68

C- 52 67 51 66 50 65

Egyptian Standing

British Mark

Egyptian Mark

Letter Grade

Satisfactory

49 64 D+ 48 62

47 60 46 59

D

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D- 42 53 41 51 40 50

Fail / Weak

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F

38 48 37 46 36 45 35 44 34 43 33 41 32 40 31 39 30 38 29 36 28 35

27 34 26 33 25 31 24 30

Fail / Very

Weak

23 29 22 28 21 26 20 25 19 24 18 23 17 21 16 20 15 19 14 18 13 16 12 15 11 14 10 13 9 11 8 10 7 9 6 8 5 6 4 5 3 4 2 3 1 1 0 0


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Summer training internships

Each student in this programme under-goes two industrial placements in the sum-mer of year 2 and year 3, which are a pass-or-fail requirement for graduation.

The industrial training placements (pass or fail, no credits, at level I and H) are the two modules ENGG03I and ENGG07H.

The industrial placement internship, re-quired of all students, requires the atten-dance of a two-day health and safety work-shop, on campus, before engaging in any on site activity. Professional publications of the Health & Safety Executive of the UK, in addition to other similar Egyptian and international governmental bodies, are in-troduced to students via the e-learning web page of the Electrical Engineering Depart-ment.

These training opportunities support the development and recognition of career

management skills through work place-ments or work experience.

Examples of summer training sites:• ABB Group‒Automation and Power

Technologies• Schneider Electric‒Egypt• Huawei Technologies• Telecom Egypt Training Center• TE Data• Maintenance & Engineering Co. (Egypt-

Air)• Arab Institute (Arab Organization for

Industrialization)• Centre of Excellence (Ministry of Mili-

tary Production)• Maadi Sattelite Station• NREA‒New & Renewable Energy Au-

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School policies

Student attendance policy

• Principles: 1. BUE has obligations to students and

their sponsors (usually parents or other family members) to provide a quality educational experience in a supportive learning environment.

2. Students have obligations to them-selves, their families and the BUE, to ensure that they make best use of the learning opportunities provided by the University so that they may achieve a degree of high academic standing.

3. It is widely acknowledged across High-er Education, supported by experience and research evidence, that students who do not attend or participate in classes are more likely to achieve poor grades or fail. This is mainly because students who do not attend will not acquire the added value from their in-teractions with teaching staff and their peers in discussing and understanding a particular topic. Their absence is also a sign that they are distracted by other issues which can impede their learning.

4. The University monitors student atten-dance in accordance with the proce-dures below, to ensure that it fulfils its obligations and provides appropriate support to students.

• Requirements and procedures: 1. All students are expected to attend and

participate in all teaching and learning sessions in order to benefit fully from their BUE education.

2. Students should contact the relevant

Teaching Assistant and then Module Leader if they have any concerns about understanding the requirements and/or content of a particular module.

3. Students should contact either their Personal Advisor (for Preparatory Year students) or their Head of Department (all other students) if they wish to seek advice in regard to their studies.

4. Module outlines on e-learning shall specify the core teaching sessions for modules for which student attendance shall be recorded and indicate that non-attendance shall be reported in ac-cordance with paragraph.

5. Core teaching sessions shall be deter-mined by Module Leaders in consul-tation with Heads of Department. For most modules, the core sessions will be tutorials and/or laboratory/practi-cal classes. Lectures will be specified as core sessions for some modules, in-cluding all English modules. In the case of Final Year students, Module Leaders shall determine.

6. Once a student has missed three core teaching sessions specified for a par-ticular module, Module Leaders shall arrange for a Student Absence flag to be inserted in a student’s record on the Student Records System (SRS). This shall lead to the automatic generation of letters to students, copied to their parents (and to the Personal Advisors of Preparatory Year students), inform-ing students that they are deemed “At Risk” of failing the modules concerned due to their poor attendance.

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teaching sessions as specified for a par-ticular module (two core sessions in the case of English modules), Module Leaders shall arrange for a second flag to be inserted on the SRS. This shall lead to the automatic generation of sec-ond letters to students, copied to their parents (and to the Personal Advisors of Preparatory Year students), inform-ing students that they are deemed “At Significant Risk” of failing the mod-ules concerned due to their continued poor attendance. Where these letters relate to English modules, they shall indicate that students will be ineligible for further assessment in the Semester concerned, as specified in paragraph 10 below.

8. Letters to students and parents shall highlight the possible consequences, as specified in paragraph 10 below.

9. Students who have a genuine reason for their absence should use the Student Absence Procedures (as specified in the Student Handbook) in order to avoid the possibility of receiving “At Risk” let-ters.

• Penalties for non-attendance: 1. Students who do not fulfill the atten-

dance requirements for a module shall receive letters which highlight the ob-ligations of students in regard to their studies and confirm the following:

– That, if students fail modules, they have only a limited number of attempts to pass modules, as specified in the Gen-eral Academic Regulations (GAR), if they are to meet the GAR requirements for award of a UK Degree;. – That students may be prevented from re-sitting modules during the Summer Assessment Period, depending on the

number of credits failed, as specified in the GAR; – That students who wish to remain on the UK degree will be required to repeat their studies in the following academic year rather than progress, if they do not pass all their modules in a given pro-gramme year, provided that they have not exhausted their limited number of attempts in a given module; – That students who have exhausted their limited number of attempts in a given module will be dismissed from the UK degree, in accordance with the GAR; attendance requirements that are consis-tent with the level and nature of study and with the requirements of projects and dissertations. – That students will be dismissed from the BUE if they do not satisfy the regula-tions for the EG-only Degree. – That students who do not satisfy En-glish module attendance requirements will be prevented from taking the unseen examination/final paper for the English modules concerned, subject to approval of the Faculty Council, and that they may be ineligible to re-sit English modules during the Summer Assessment Period, as specified in the GAR; – That student interim transcript will indicate “At Risk” flags for the module(s) concerned.

Academic Misconduct1. It is academic misconduct for any stu-

dent in the course of any assessment to engage in one or more of the following activities:

(i) Failing to comply with the Rules for the Conduct of Students in Assessments.



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(ii) Failing to comply with the Rules for the Conduct of Students in Examination Halls. (iii) Assisting another student to gain an advantage by unfair means, or receiving such assistance, for example by collusion, by impersonation or the passing off of one individual's work as another's. This includes undeclared failure to contribute to group coursework assignments. (iv) Misleading the examiners by the fab-rication or falsification of data. (v) Plagiarism, which is defined by the University as ‘submitting work as the student's own of which the student is not the author’. This includes failure to acknowledge clearly and explicitly the ideas, words or work of another person whether these are published or unpub-lished. (vi) Engaging in other activity likely to give an unfair advantage to any student.

2. A student shall certify, when submit-ting work for assessment, that the work is his/her own. Students are referred to the Coursework Submission and State-ment of (SP) An offence of academic misconduct will be defined as minor or major depending on its seriousness. Minor Offences shall be considered by the Head of Department of the Facul-ty of the student (the relevant Head of Department). Major Offences shall be considered by the Faculty Academic Misconduct Committee.

3. Any decision made in accordance with the regulations on academic miscon-duct shall not be overturned subse-quently by a Programme Examination Board under any circumstances.

4. An incident shall be deemed to be a Minor Offence of academic miscon-duct if it relates to work for assessment

not undertaken in an Examination Hall, and if the nature of the incident together with the circumstances of the student make appropriate a relatively limited penalty.

5. Except for the Preparatory Year, a stu-dent suspected of committing a Minor Offence will automatically be referred for action under the Major Offence procedure if s/he has previously been found guilty of any offence of academ-ic misconduct. In the case of a Prepa-ratory Year student, referral for action under the Major Offence procedure will be applied only exceptionally at the discretion of the relevant Dean.

6. The relevant Head of Department is empowered to consider charges of Mi-nor Offences against students and to levy penalties.

7. An incident shall normally be deemed to be a Major Offence of academic misconduct if it relates to an assess-ment undertaken in an Examination Hall, or to other assessed work where the nature of the incident together with the circumstances of the student make appropriate a substantial penal-ty. Except for the Preparatory Year, if a student has been found guilty of a pre-vious offence of academic misconduct, the case shall be designated a Major Offence. In the case of a Preparatory Year student referral for action under the Major Offences procedure will be applied only exceptionally at the dis-cretion of the relevant Dean. Final in-terpretation of the offence of academic misconduct as a Major Offence shall be the responsibility of the Dean in consultation with the Registrar.

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Committee of the student’s home Fac-ulty. The Committee shall be appoint-ed by the Dean on an annual basis with the following constitution:

• Three academic faculty members, in-cluding Dean, shall act as Chair.

• One member of the BUE Students’ Union (SU) Board nominated by SU

• Where requested, one member of any validating institute, except at P level.

• The Registrar has the right to attend the Committee.

• No individual has a conflict of inter-est with case to be heard may serve on Faculty Academic Misconduct Committee or act as its Secretary.

9. Offences committed in the Preparato-ry Year are cumulative (i.e. an offence in Semester One will affect the consid-eration of a further offence during the year – see 14.6) but do not carry into Degree Year 1. In Degree Year 1 and all other years offences are cumulative.

10. A case which appears to academic staff to suggest that a student has committed an act of academic misconduct shall be reported immediately to the Dean, through the Head of Department with a recommendation of whether it con-stitutes a minor or major offence. The Dean shall consider whether or not there is a prima facie case to answer. Where the Dean considers the inci-dent to constitute a Major Offence, s/he shall consult the Registrar. If it is considered the case is a Major Offence, the Dean shall refer the matter to the Faculty Academic Misconduct Com-mittee. If it is considered the case is a Minor Offence, the Dean shall refer

the matter to the relevant Head of De-partment.

11. The relevant Head of Department shall decide whether any action shall be tak-en under the procedures for Minor Offences.

12. Where the Registrar has been consult-ed, s/he shall advise the relevant Dean either to refer the case for action under the Major Offences procedure.

13. Students shall be notified in writing of alleged Minor Offences by the relevant Head of Department/Dean. Students shall be invited to admit or deny the allegation, Head of Department/Dean. Students shall be invited to admit or deny the allegation, have the right to see the evidence against them and to defend themselves in writing and/or in person, and may be accompanied by an individual of their own choosing. Any written defence or request to be heard in person, including the name and status of any accompanying indi-vidual, must be received by the rele-vant Head of Department within five working days of the notification of the alleged misconduct.

14. Having taken into account the evi-dence and the defense, if any, the rele-vant Head of Department shall decide whether the student is guilty of the offence, and if so, the appropriate pen-alty under paragraph 10.31 GAR. The student (and Q&V) shall be notified in writing of the relevant Head of De-partment’s decision and of the penalty, if one is to be applied, within ten work-ing days of the student being notified of the allegation.


Useful Bits and PiecesElectrical and Comms. Eng. Programme Handbook, March 2016

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Academic staff

Prof. Fatma AbouchadiDigital Signal ProcessingHead of [email protected] ext. 1486

Dr. Tarek SaadElectrical Power

[email protected] ext. 1432

Prof. Hany BastawrousBiomedical Engineering [email protected] ext. 1451

Prof. Hani GhaliRF/Microwave, Electromagnetics and [email protected] ext. 1516

Dr. Adham NajiRF/Microwave, Electromagnetics

and Antennas [email protected]

Phone ext. 1454

Dr. Ahmad RatebCommunications

Programme [email protected]

Phone ext. 1481

Full-time academic members, ordered alphabetically by surname:

Dr. Ashraf SeleymComputer Engineering

[email protected] ext. 1451

Dr. Hoda HassanComputer [email protected] ext. 1451


Teaching assistants, demonstrators, and lab engineers, ordered alphabetically by surname:


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Kareem Abozeid

Rana Badran

Haitham Hassan

Ibrahim Mohamed

Natalie Nazih

Sameh Osama

Afaf SaadPeter Makeen



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Resources and facilitiesLaboratories:

• Analogue & Digital Comms. Lab• Computer Graphics Lab• Computer Simulation Lab• Control Lab• Digital Design Lab• Electronics & Instrumentation Lab• Embedded Systems Lab• Foundations of Electrical Engineering

Lab• Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

Lab• Microwave & Antennas Lab• Optical Communications Lab

Library resources and databases:• Scopus• Science Direct• Springer• IEEE Explore

Field trip examples:• Sega-M Factory (10th of Ramadan)• Zaafarana Wind Farm (Zaafarana)• EMC Lab (6th of October)

Useful student references:• General Academic Regulations (GAR):

http://www.bue.edu.eg/pdfs/q&v/GAR.pdf • Student Handbook:

http://www.bue.edu.eg/pdfs/q&v/SHB%2015-16%20-Sept%2015.pdf• BUE library study, style and copyright guides:

http://lib.bue.edu.eg/index.php/information-skills-introduction/

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