Electrical Engineering — study plan
American University of Kuwait (AUK) College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
- Credit hours
- 134
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 51
- Degree
- bachelor
The Electrical Engineering study plan at American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 134 credit hours across 51 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | Approaches to Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ARAB101 | Arabic Language I | 3 |
| HUMN-EL | Humanities Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| SOSC-EL | Social Science Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| ARTS-EL | Fine Arts Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
Related Field Requirements (Math & Science) 40 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH201 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH203 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH205 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH206 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH210 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| STAT214 | Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
| PHYS115 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS115L | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS116 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS116L | General Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM101L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CSIS120 | Computer Programming I | 4 |
| MGMT201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ENGR210 | Engineering Entrepreneurship I | 3 |
Electrical Engineering Core Requirements 51 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPEG210 | Digital Logic Design | 3 |
| CPEG210L | Digital Logic Design Laboratory | 1 |
| CPEG220 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| CPEG330 | Microprocessors and Interfacing | 3 |
| CPEG330L | Microprocessors and Interfacing Laboratory | 1 |
| CPEG350 | Data and Computer Communications | 3 |
| ELEG220 | Electric Circuits | 3 |
| ELEG220L | Electric Circuits Laboratory | 1 |
| ELEG270 | Electronics | 3 |
| ELEG270L | Electronics Laboratory | 1 |
| ELEG300 | Engineering Electromagnetics | 3 |
| ELEG310 | Electric Machines and Power Fundamentals | 3 |
| ELEG310L | Electric Machines Laboratory | 1 |
| ELEG320 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ELEG330 | Power System Analysis | 3 |
| ELEG330L | Power Systems Laboratory | 1 |
| ELEG421 | Control Systems | 3 |
| ELEG471 | Power Electronics | 3 |
| ELEG475 | Senior Design Capstone I | 3 |
| ELEG480 | Senior Design Capstone II | 3 |
| ENGR330 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
Electrical Engineering Electives (select 14 credits incl. 2 labs) 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELEG311 | Power Distribution and Utilization Elective | 3 |
| ELEG321 | Analog and Digital Filters Elective | 3 |
| ELEG323 | Measurement and Instrumentation Elective | 3 |
| ELEG325 | Communication Systems Elective | 3 |
| ELEG412 | Renewable Energy Systems Elective | 3 |
| ELEG450 | Modern Antennas in Wireless Telecommunications Elective | 3 |
| ELEG320L | Signals and Systems Laboratory Elective | 1 |
| ELEG421L | Control Systems Laboratory Elective | 1 |
| ELEG471L | Power Electronics Laboratory Elective | 1 |
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 American University of Kuwait (AUK)?
Electrical Engineering at American University of Kuwait (AUK) requires completing 134 credit hours to graduate, spread across 51 courses.
How many years is Electrical Engineering at American University of Kuwait (AUK)?
The study plan for Electrical Engineering spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Electrical Engineering award?
Electrical Engineering at American University of Kuwait (AUK) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 134 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.