Electrical and Computer Engineering — study plan

Credit hours: 154
Levels: 12
Courses: 50
Degree: bachelor

The Electrical and Computer Engineering study plan at Effat University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 154 credit hours across 50 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Semester 1 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GENG 161	Project-based Language Learning and Critical Thinking	2
GMTH 141E	Algebra and Trigonometry	3
GCS 150	Digital Skills: Information and Computer Literacy	3
BIO 113L	Principles of Biology	3
GISL 171	Social and Moral Values in Islam	2
GPHY 112	Foundations in Physics	3

Semester 2 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GENG 263	Engineering Communication	2
GSTA 140	Elementary Statistics	3
MATH 127	Calculus For Engineers I	3
PHYS 113L	Principles of Electricity and Magnetism	3
ECE 103L	Introduction to C++ with Engineering Applications	3
ECE 106L	Introduction to ECE	2

Semester 3 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MATH 128	Calculus for Engineers II	3
CHEM 113L	Principles of Chemistry	3
GSEM 200	Interdisciplinary Seminar and Research	3
ECE 201L	Electric Circuit Analysis I	4
ECE 251L	Digital Logic Design	4

Semester 4 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MATH 222	Calculus for Engineers III	3
ECE 203	Electric Circuit Analysis II	3
ECE 204	Signals and Systems	3
ECE 211L	Introduction to Electronic Devices	4
ECE 252L	Microprocessor Systems	3

Semester 5 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECE 212L	Introduction to Electronic Circuits	3
MATH 321	Discrete Mathematics for Engineers	3
ECE 320L	Digital Communication Systems 1	3
ECE 340L	Analog Control Systems	3
Choice	Linguistic Communication (Foreign Languages)	2
Concentration Compulsory 1	ECE Concentration Compulsory 1	3

Semester 6 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
STAT 321	Probabilistic Methods in Engineering	3
MATH 322	Linear Algebra	3
Choice	Linguistic Communication (Arabic)	3
ECE 107L	Computing Methods for Engineers	3

Summer 1 2 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECE 398	Summer Internship 1 (180 hours of training in industry)	2

Semester 7 10 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MATH 421	Differential Equations	3
ECE 356	Computer Organization and Architecture	3
Choice	Islamic Thought and Ethics	2
Choice	Civic Engagement	2

Semester 8 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECE General Elective 1	ECE General Elective 1	3
Choice	Islamic Thought and Ethics	2
Choice	Cultural Literacy	3
Concentration Compulsory 4	ECE Concentration Compulsory 4	3
Concentration Elective 2	ECE Concentration Elective 2	3
PEW-Choice	Physical and Environmental Wellbeing	2

Summer 2 2 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECE 498	Summer Internship 2 (180 hours of training in industry)	2

Semester 9 8 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECE General Elective 2	ECE General Elective 2	3
ECE 491	ECE Capstone Design Project 1	2
Choice	Global Awareness	3

Semester 10 7 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECE General Elective 3	ECE General Elective 3	3
ECE 492	ECE Capstone Design Project II	2
Choice	Linguistic Communication (Foreign Languages)	2

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Electrical and Computer Engineering

How many credit hours is Electrical and Computer Engineering at Effat University?

Electrical and Computer Engineering at Effat University requires completing 154 credit hours to graduate, spread across 50 courses.

How many years is Electrical and Computer Engineering at Effat University?

The study plan for Electrical and Computer Engineering spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Electrical and Computer Engineering award?

Electrical and Computer Engineering at Effat University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 154 credit hours.