Electrical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 136
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 57
- Degree
- bachelor
The Electrical Engineering study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 136 credit hours across 57 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
First Year / Level 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR100 | Introduction to Engineering | 1 |
| ENG133 | English Composition I | 2 |
| ENGR106 | Engineering Graphics | 2 |
| PHYS140 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS144 | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM140 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| MATH144 | Calculus I | 4 |
First Year / Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR105 | Engineering Computing & Skills | 2 |
| ENG134 | English Composition II | 2 |
| ENG138 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 2 |
| PHYS141 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS145 | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM142 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM143 | General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| MATH145 | Calculus II | 4 |
Second Year / Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC101 | Creed & Doctrines | 2 |
| SSCXXX | University Elective | 2 |
| EE231 | Digital Logic Design | 3 |
| EE232 | Digital Logic Design Lab | 1 |
| EE241 | Electric Circuits I | 3 |
| EE247 | Electric Circuits Lab | 1 |
| MATH240 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH244 | Multivariate Calculus | 3 |
Second Year / Level 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC102 | Islamic Culture (University Elective) | 2 |
| ENG137 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| CS204 | Engineering Programming | 3 |
| EE243 | Electronics I | 3 |
| EE248 | Electronic Circuits Lab | 1 |
| EE242 | Electric Circuits II | 3 |
| MATH215 | Math for EE | 3 |
Third Year / Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EE330 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| EE244 | Electronics II | 3 |
| EE331 | Engineering Electromagnetics | 3 |
| EE233 | Microprocessors | 3 |
| EE234 | Microprocessors Lab | 1 |
| ENGR340 | Probability & Random Processes | 3 |
Third Year / Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EE335 | Electric Energy & Power Systems | 3 |
| EE336 | Electric Energy & Power Systems Lab | 1 |
| EE332 | Communication Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| EE333 | Communication Systems Fundamentals Lab | 1 |
| ENGR310 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| ENGR223 | Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
| ENGR307 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
Third Year / Summer 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR399 | Engineering Training | 0 |
Fourth Year / Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC### | University Elective | 2 |
| EE429 | Mechatronics | 3 |
| EE430 | Analogue Control Systems | 3 |
| EE431 | Mechatronics & Control Lab | 1 |
| EE434 | Digital Systems & Signal Processing | 3 |
| EE4XX | Technical Elective I | 3 |
| EE495 | Senior Design I | 2 |
Fourth Year / Level 8 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT292 | Management Fundamentals & Skills | 3 |
| ENGR205 | Materials Science | 3 |
| ENGR303 | Thermo-Fluids | 3 |
| EE4YY | Technical Elective II | 3 |
| EE4ZZ | Technical Elective III | 3 |
| EE496 | Senior Design II | 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 Engineering
How many credit hours is Electrical Engineering at King Faisal University?
Electrical Engineering at King Faisal University requires completing 136 credit hours to graduate, spread across 57 courses.
How many years is Electrical Engineering at King Faisal University?
The study plan for Electrical Engineering spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Electrical Engineering award?
Electrical Engineering at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 136 credit hours.
Is Electrical Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Electrical Engineering is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.