The Electrical Engineering Program prepares engineers to work in electrical power engineering stations, substations and high voltage transmission networks. The program also teaches students the issues pertaining to the design, development, and analysis of different types of electrical generators and motors in addition to their operation, maintenance, and control through extensive knowledge of power electronics.
Program Description
The program’s Student Outcomes (SOs) are based on ABET criteria and aim for graduates to possess key abilities. These include applying engineering, science, and math to solve complex problems, designing solutions considering various factors like health, safety, and welfare, effective communication, understanding professional and ethical responsibilities, working effectively in teams, conducting experiments and interpreting data, and engaging in continuous learning.
Admission typically requires a high school diploma with strong math and physics performance, often including a high GPA and competitive scores on standardized tests like GAT/SAAT.
Common First Year Requirement (32 Credit Hours)
General Chemistry – 4 Credit Hours
Differential Calculus – 3 Credit Hours
Statistics – 3 Credit Hours
English – 12 Credit Hours
Writing Skills – 2 Credit Hours
University Skills – 3 Credit Hours
IT Skills – 3 Credit Hours
Entrepreneurship – 1 Credit Hour
Health and Fitness – 1 Credit Hour
University Requirement – 8 Credit Hours
Islamic Studies (Compulsory) – 2 Credt Hours
Islamic Studies (Complementary) – 6 Credit Hours
College Requirement – 48 Credit Hours
Common Courses – 40 Credit Hours
Additional Courses – 6 Credit Hours
Free Elective Course – 2 Credit Hours
Department Requirement – 77 Credit Hours
Core Courses – 42 Credit Hours
Electrical Electives – 30 Credit Hours
Projects – 4 Credit Hours
Practical Training – 1 Credit Hour (NP)
Research Project – 0 Credit Hours (NP)
Total: 165 Credit Hours
Program Overview
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King Saud University