Electrical Engineering — study plan
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals College of Engineering
- Credit hours
- 129
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 50
- Degree
- bachelor
The Electrical Engineering study plan at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 129 credit hours across 50 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Freshman Year - Semester 1 (17 credits) 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101 | Principles of Chemical Science I | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | Introduction to Academic Discourse | 3 |
| IAS 121 | Language Foundation | 2 |
| MATH 101 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 101 | General Physics I | 4 |
Freshman Year - Semester 2 (17 credits) 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAS 111 | Belief and its Consequences | 2 |
| ICS 104 | Introduction to Programming in Python and C | 3 |
| MATH 102 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PE 101 | Physical Education III | 1 |
| PHYS 102 | General Physics II | 4 |
| ENGL 102 | Introduction to Argument Writing | 3 |
Sophomore Year - Semester 1 (16 credits) 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COE 202 | Digital Logic Design | 3 |
| EE 201 | Electric Circuits | 3 |
| ENGL 214 | Academic & Professional Communication | 3 |
| ISE 291 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| MATH 201 | Calculus III | 3 |
| EE 271 | Electrical Circuits Lab | 1 |
Sophomore Year - Semester 2 (15 credits) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COE 292 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| EE 203 | Electronics I | 3 |
| EE 207 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| EE 272 | Analog and Digital Electronics Lab | 1 |
| IAS 212 | Professional Ethics and Governance | 2 |
| MATH 208 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 3 |
Junior Year - Semester 1 (17 credits) 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EE 303 | Electronics II | 3 |
| EE 315 | Probabilistic Methods in Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| EE 360 | Electric Energy Engineering | 3 |
| EE 307 | Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
| PHYS 305 | Electricity and Magnetism I | 3 |
| EE 3xx | Lab Elective I | 1 |
| CGS 392 | Career Essentials | 1 |
Junior Year - Semester 2 (16 credits) 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 200 | Business & Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EE 310 | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Design | 2 |
| EE 340 | Electromagnetic Waves and Applications | 3 |
| EE 370 | Communications Engineering | 3 |
| EE 380 | Control Engineering I | 3 |
| EE 3xx | Lab Elective II | 1 |
| EE 3xx | Lab Elective III | 1 |
Junior Year - Summer Semester (1 credit) 1 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EE 399 | Summer Training | 1 |
Senior Year - Semester 1 (15 credits) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EE 411 | Senior Design Project I | 0 |
| EE 4xx | EE Elective I | 3 |
| EE 4xx | EE Elective II | 3 |
| GS xxx | Global Studies Elective | 3 |
| EE 390 | Digital Systems Engineering | 3 |
| XXX xxx | Science Elective | 3 |
Senior Year - Semester 2 (15 credits) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EE 412 | Senior Design Project II | 3 |
| EE 4xx | EE Elective III | 3 |
| EE 4xx | EE Elective IV | 3 |
| IAS xxx | Islamic/Arabic Studies Elective | 2 |
| XE xxx | Technical Elective | 3 |
| EE 4xx | Lab Elective IV | 1 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
💼 Careers & salaries after graduation
Explore the career paths and expected salaries for Electrical Engineering graduates.
Starting salary from 8,500 SAR/month
Calculate your GPA for this major
Frequently asked questions about Electrical Engineering
How many credit hours is Electrical Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?
Electrical Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals requires completing 129 credit hours to graduate, spread across 50 courses.
How many years is Electrical Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?
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 Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 129 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.