The Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Automation and Control Systems Engineering (B.Sc. EE-ACSE) is appropriate for students who wish to focus on automation and control systems in electrical engineering. This applied degree program is closely linked to the labor market and emphasizes automation, controls, robotics, artificial intelligence, and related fields. Students in this concentration receive a solid theoretical and practical background in a variety of topics, including: theory, design, development and implementation of automation and control systems, embedded systems; PLCs, DCS and SCADA systems, Cyber Security, and machine learning. Students are exposed to emerging state-of-the-art theories and implementations related to automation, control, human-machine interaction, and robotic applications and technologies.
In the third year of studies students engage in an in-field training experience. In their final year, students conduct and in-depth research study of a complex automation and control systems engineering problem, utilizing a systems approach in the design and presentation of innovative engineering solutions. The consolidation of the skill set developed in the B.Sc. EE-ACSE program through the completion of a capstone project and work placement prepares graduates for exciting careers in the automation and control systems industry.
Program Duration:
Admission Requirements:
2. Two-year Automation and Control Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
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| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| AEMA1312 | Engineering Graphics | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH1030 | Calculus I | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1020 | General Physics I | - | PHYS1021 & MATH1030 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1021 | General Physics I (Lab) | - | PHYS1020 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| EFFL1003 | Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 16 | 14 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| MATH2010 | Calculus II | MATH1030 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1040 | General Physics II | PHYS1020 | PHYS1041 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1041 | General Physics II (Lab) | PHYS1021 | PHYS1040 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH1050 | Linear Algebra | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| AEEL1101 | Fundamentals of Electricity I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEEL1201 | Fundamentals of Electricity I (Lab) | - | - | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AECH1100 | Environmental Awareness & Ethics | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 16 | 14 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| AEPC1203 | Basic Instrumentation | AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 | - | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| CHEM1010 | General Chemistry I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM1011 | General Chemistry I (Lab) | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 6 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 38 | 31 | 19 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| AETN1102 | Network Fundamentals | - | AETN1202 & AETN1112 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN1202 | Network Fundamentals (Lab) | - | AETN1102 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AETN1112 | Digital Electronics | AEEL1101 | AETN1212 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN1212 | Digital Electronics (Lab) | AEEL1201 | AETN1112 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEEL1102 | Fundamentals of Electricity II | AEEL1101 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEEL1202 | Fundamentals of Electricity II (Lab) | AEEL1201 | AEEL1102 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| MATH3010 | Multivariable Calculus | MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 15 | 12 | 7 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| AETN2101 | Analog Electronics | AEEL1102 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN2201 | Analog Electronics (Lab) | AEEL1202 | AETN2101 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| MATH3020 | Differential Equations | MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEEP2301 | Applied Programming | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| AEEP2111 | Electrical Machines | AEEL1102 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEEP2211 | Electrical Machines (Lab) | AEEL1202 | AEEP2111 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 16 | 12 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| AEAC2101 | Industrial Process Instrumentation | AEPC1203 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEAC2201 | Industrial Process Instrumentation (Lab) | AEPC1203 | AEAC2101 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEEP2122 | Motor Controls & Drives | AEEP2111 & AETN2101 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEEP2222 | Motor Controls & Drives (Lab) | AEEP2211 & AETN2201 | AEEP2122 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 8 | 6 | 5 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 39 | 30 | 21 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| AECH2112 | Sustainability & Renewable Energy | AECH1100 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEAC3101 | Embedded Systems | AEEP2301 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEAC3201 | Embedded Systems (Lab) | AEEP2301 | AEAC3101 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| AEAC2102 | Industrial Automation | AEAC2101 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEAC2202 | Industrial Automation (Lab) | AETN2201 | AEAC2102 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| MATH3030 | Probability & Statistics | MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| AEAC2113 | PLC Programming & Control | AEEP2122 & AETN1102 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEAC2213 | PLC Programming & Control (Lab) | AEEP2222 & AETN1202 | AEAC2113 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 16 | 12 | 11 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| AEAC2103 | Control Strategies | AEAC2101 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEAC2203 | Control Strategies (Lab) | AEAC2201 | AEAC2103 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEAC3102 | Safety Shutdown & Instrumented Systems | AEAC2113 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEAC3202 | Safety Shutdown & Instrumented Systems (Lab) | AEAC2213 | AEAC3102 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEAC3112 | DCS & SCADA | AEAC2113 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEAC3212 | DCS & SCADA (Lab) | AEAC2213 | AEAC3112 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AEEP3112 | Control Systems Design | MATH3020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEEP3212 | Control Systems Design (Lab) | MATH3020 | AEEP3112 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 14 | 10 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| AEAC3000 | Work Placement | Min 85 Credits | - | 9 | 0 | 40 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 9 | 0 | 40 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 39 | 22 | 60 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
| AETN4301 | Capstone Project I | Min 100 Credits | AEEP4100 & COMM3010 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AEEP4100 | Project Management | - | AEEP4301 or AETN4301 or AEAC4311 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| COMM3010 | Research & Reporting | COMM1020 ; Min 75 credits | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEAC4102 | AI & Machine Learning for Process Control | AEAC4101 & MATH2010 & RSST3001 OR RSST3002 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEAC4202 | AI & Machine Learning for Process Control (Lab) | AEAC4201 & MATH2010 & RSST3001 OR RSST3002 | AEAC4102 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AEAC4101 | Robotics & Intelligent Control | AEAC3101 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEAC4201 | Robotics & Intelligent Control (Lab) | AEAC3201 | AEAC4101 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester 10 Total: | 13 | 11 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| AETN4302 | Capstone Project II | AETN4301 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEAC3111 | Process Control Applications | AEAC2103 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEAC3211 | Process Control Applications (Lab) | AEAC2203 | AEAC3111 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEAC4112 | Industrial Cyber Security & IoT | AEAC3101 & AEAC3112 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEAC4212 | Industrial Cyber Security & IoT (Lab) | AEAC3201 & AEAC3212 | AEAC4112 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester 11 Total: | 9 | 7 | 4 | |||
| Year 4 Total: | 22 | 18 | 10 | |||
| Program Total | 138 | 101 | 110 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Automation and System Control Systems Engineering (B.Sc. EE-ASCE) are equipped to pursue further specialization in their field or graduate research.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Automation and Control Systems Engineering (B.Sc. EE-ACSE) is an applied degree with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Automation and Control Engineer
- SCADA and DCS Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Instrumentation and Control Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- QA Engineer - Automation
- Field Service Engineer
- System Design Engineer
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