Electrical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 165
- Levels
- 7
- Courses
- 53
- Degree
- bachelor
The Electrical Engineering study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (7 academic levels), requiring 165 credit hours across 53 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 (Common First Year) 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGS 100 | English Language | 6 |
| MATH 101 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
| ENT 101 | Entrepreneurship | 1 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| ARAB 100 | Writing Skills | 2 |
Level 2 (Common First Year) 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGS 110 | English | 6 |
| CUR 101 | University Skills | 3 |
| CT 101 | IT Skills | 3 |
| STAT 101 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| EPH 101 | Health Education & Fitness | 1 |
University Requirements (Compulsory + Elective) 8 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC 107 | Ethics of the Profession | 2 |
| IC 1xx | IC Elective Elective | 2 |
| IC 1xx | IC Elective Elective | 2 |
| IC 1xx | IC Elective Elective | 2 |
College Compulsory Courses 40 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 106 | Integral Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 107 | Vectors and Matrices | 3 |
| MATH 203 | Differential & Integral Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 204 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 103 | General Physics (1) | 4 |
| PHYS 104 | General Physics (2) | 4 |
| ENGL 109 | Language & Communication | 2 |
| ENGL 110 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| GE 201 | Statics | 3 |
| GE 104 | Basics of Engineering Drawing | 3 |
| GE 106 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| GE 203 | Engineering and Environment | 2 |
| GE 402 | Engineering Projects Management | 3 |
| GE 403 | Engineering Economy | 2 |
College Additional Courses for EE + Free Course 8 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GE 211 | Computer Programming in C++ | 3 |
| MATH 254 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| XXX | Free Elective Course Elective | 2 |
Department Core Courses 42 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EE 201 | Fundamentals of Electric Circuits | 3 |
| EE 202 | Electric Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| EE 203 | Engineering Electromagnetics (1) | 3 |
| EE 204 | Engineering Electromagnetics (2) | 3 |
| EE 205 | Electric Circuits Laboratory | 1 |
| EE 208 | Logic Design | 3 |
| EE 210 | Logic Design Laboratory | 1 |
| EE 301 | Signals and Systems Analysis | 3 |
| EE 302 | Modeling and Simulation Laboratory | 1 |
| EE 310 | Microelectronic Devices and Circuits | 3 |
| EE 312 | Basic Electronics Laboratory | 1 |
| EE 320 | Communications Principles | 3 |
| EE 330 | Electromechanical Energy Conversion (1) | 3 |
| EE 340 | Fundamentals of Power Systems | 3 |
| EE 351 | Automatic Control | 3 |
| EE 353 | Introduction to Microprocessors | 3 |
| EE 356 | Control and Instrumentation Laboratory | 1 |
| EE 357 | Microprocessor and Microcontroller Laboratory | 1 |
Senior Design Projects & Electives 34 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EE 496 | Graduation Project -1 | 2 |
| EE 497 | Graduation Project -2 | 2 |
| --- | Elective Laboratories Elective | 3 |
| --- | Electrical Engineering Elective Courses Elective | 27 |
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 Saud University?
Electrical Engineering at King Saud University requires completing 165 credit hours to graduate, spread across 53 courses.
How many years is Electrical Engineering at King Saud University?
The study plan for Electrical Engineering spans about 4 years (7 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Electrical Engineering award?
Electrical Engineering at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 165 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.