Electronic Engineering Program

The King Abdullah II Faculty of Engineering The King Abdullah II Faculty of Engineering

Princess Sumaya Universityfor TechnologyKing Abdullah II Facultyof EngineeringBachelor DegreeInElectronics EngineeringCurriculumStarting Academic Year2011 / 2012

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Bachelor in Electronics Engineering CurriculumCurriculum CompositionUniversity Requirements2716.9 %

College Requirements3018.8 %

Department Requirements10364.4 %

Total160100 %

Course Numbering SystemD5D4D3D2D1

Where:DigitDescriptionDetails

D1Serial NumberWithin the area

D2Area1. General Engineering2. General Electrical Engineering3. Electronics4. Computers5. Communication6. Power & Machines7. Control & Specialized Topics8. Technical Electives9. Senior Project and Training

D3Level (Year)

D4Academic Program1. Electronics Engineering2. Computer Engineering3. Communications Engineering4. Electrical Power & Energy

D5College1. King Hussein Faculty of Computing Sciences2. King Abdullah II Faculty of Engineering3. King Talal Faculty of Business & Technology

1. University Requirements (27 Credit Hours):a. Mandatory courses (12 credit hours):Course No.Course TitleCredit HoursPrerequisite

11000Computer Skills Placement Test0

11100Computer Skills (Remedial) (1)0

31010Arabic Language Placement Test0

31019Arabic Language (Remedial) (2)0

31020English Language Placement Test0

31029English Language (Remedial) (2)0

31111Arabic Language331019

31121English Language331029

31151National Education (Jordanian Students) (3)3

31251Military Science (Jordanian Students Only) (4)3

(1) Students who pass the placement test successfully or obtain the ICDL certification are exempted from this remedial course.(2) Students who pass the placement test successfully are exempted from taking this remedial course.(3) Non Jordanian students may choose to take it or any other University Elective course instead. (4) Non Jordanian students may choose to take, in lieu of this course, any other University Elective course.b. Elective Courses (15 credit hours):1. Humanities (3 to 6 credit hours)Course No.Course TitleCredit HoursPrerequisite

31152Islamic Arabic Civilization3

31211Arabic Literature331111

31351Contemporary Issues in the Arab World3

31352Jerusalem: History and facts3

2. Social and Economic Sciences (3 to 6 credit hours)Course No.Course TitleCredit HoursPrerequisite

31161Introductions to Library Science3

31261Introductions to Politics and Economics3

31262Introductions to Educational Science3

31361Introductions to Philosophy3

3. Science, Technology, Agriculture and Health (3 to 6 credit hours)Course No.Course TitleCredit HoursPrerequisite

11201Geographic Information Systems (GIS)3

31171History of Science3

31271Environmental Science3

31371Health Education3

2. College Requirements (30 credit hours):Course No.Course TitleCredit HoursPrerequisite(* Co-requisite)

11103Structured Programming311100

11151Structured Programming Lab111103*

24218Engineering Drawing Using Computers1

24219Engineering Workshop1

24411Engineering Ethics199 Cr. Hrs.

20132Calculus (1)3

20133Calculus (2)320132

20141Physics (1) 3

20142Physics (2)320141

20148Physics (1) Lab120141*

20149Physics (2) Lab1 20142*

20231Calculus (3)320133

31263Technical Writing & Communication Skills331111, 31121

32431Engineering Economics3

3. Department Requirements (103 credit hours):a. Mandatory Courses (94 credit hours):Course No.Course TitleCredit HoursPrerequisite(* Co-requisite)

21231Electronics (1)324221

21331Electronics (2)321231

21332Digital Electronics321331

21338Electronics Lab124229, 21331*

21339Digital Electronics Lab121338, 21332*

21431Communications Electronics321331, 23353

21432Optical Electronics321331

21439Communications Electronics Lab121338, 21431*

21490Engineering Training399 Cr. Hrs.

21531VLSI Circuits321332

21572Industrial Electronics324471

21579Industrial Electronics Lab121338, 21572*

21591Senior Project (1)1120 Cr. Hrs.

21592Senior Project (2)221591

22241Digital Logic Design3

22344Microprocessors322241, 21231

22347Logic & Microprocessors Lab122344*

22442Embedded Systems322344

23351Signals and Systems324222, 20232, 23352*

23352Programming Applications in Signals and Systems123351*

23353Analog Communications323351

23451Digital Communications323353, 20334

23459Communications Lab121338, 23451*

23571Digital Signal Processing323351

24221Electric Circuits (1)320142

24222Electric Circuits (2)324221

24229Electric Circuits Lab124222*

24321Applied Electromagnetics320142, 20331

24322Instruments & Measurements321231

24329Instruments & Measurements Lab124229, 24322*

24464Electric Machines & Power Systems324222, 24321

24471Automatic Control323351

24479Automatic Control Lab124471*

24561Power Electronics321331

20232Engineering Mathematics (1)320133

20234Linear Algebra320133

20331Engineering Mathematics (2)320231, 20232

20333Numerical Analysis320133

20334Applied Probability320232

b. Elective Courses (9 credit hours):Course No.Course TitleCredit HoursPrerequisite(* Co-requisite)

11206Object Oriented Programming311103

21533RF Microelectronics321331, 23353

21534Mixed Signal IC Design321331

21535Solid State Electronics321231

21536Analog IC Design321331

21573Image Processing323351

21574Medical Electronics321331

21444Computer Architecture & Organization (1)322241

24573Digital Control324471

21581Special Topics in Electronics Engineering3To be set by Dept.

22581Special Topics in Computer Engineering3To be set by Dept.

23581Special Topics in Communication Eng.3To be set by Dept.

24581Special Topics in Power Engineering3To be set by Dept.

The King Abdullah II Faculty of Engineering

11Bachelor in Electronics Engineering Curriculum Course DistributionGeneral Math & ElectricityElectronicsCommunicationComputersPower, Machines, Control

No.Course TitleCrNo.Course TitleCrNo.Course TitleCrNo.Course TitleCrNo.Course TitleCr

24221Electric Circuits (1)321231Electronics (1)323351Signals and Systems322241Digital Logic Design324464Electric Machines & Power Systems3

21331Electronics (2)3

24222Electric Circuits (2)321332Digital Electronics323352Programming Applications in Signals & Systems122341Microprocessors324471Automatic Control3

22347Logic & Microprocessors Lab124479Automatic Control Lab1

24229Electric Circuits Lab121338Electronics Lab1

21339Digital Electronics Lab124561Power Electronics3

24321Applied Electromagnetics323353Analog Communications322442Embedded Systems3

21431Communications Electronics3

24322Instruments & Measurements323451Digital Communications3

21432Optical Electronics3

24329Instruments & Measurements Lab123459Communications Lab1

21439Communications Electronics Lab1

23571Digital Signal Processing3

20232Engineering Mathematics (1)321531VLSI Circuits3

21572Industrial Electronics3

20234Linear Algebra3

20331Engineering Mathematics (2)321579Industrial Electronics Lab1

20333Numerical Analysis3

20334Applied Prob.3

Total29Total25Total14Total10Total10

Electives: 9 Credit Hours

Engineering Training: 3 Credit Hours

Senior Projects (1) & (2): 3 Credit Hours

Suggested Study Plan for Bachelor in Electronics EngineeringFirst Year (16 + 17)Second Year (17 + 16)Third Year (15 + 17)Fourth Year (16 + 15)Fifth Year (14 + 14)

No.CoursePrereq.No.CoursePrereq.No.CoursePrereq.No.CoursePrereq.No.CoursePrereq.

31111Arabic Language24218Engineering Drawing21331Electronics (2)2123122442Embedded Systems2234421531VLSI Circuits21332

20132Calculus (1)21338Electronics Lab2422921331*24464Electric Machines & Power Systems242222432121572Industrial Electronics24471

20141Physics (1)24219Engineering Workshop21579Industrial Electronics Lab2133821572*

20148Physics (1) Lab20141*23351Signals andSystems242222023223352*24471AutomaticControl23351

31151National Education24221Circuits (1)2014223571Digital Signal Processing23351

University Elective20231Calculus (3)2013324479AutomaticControl Lab24471*

20232Engineering Mathematics (1)2013323352Prog. Applications23351*Technical Elective

24322Instruments & Measurements2123120333Numerical Analysis2013321591Senior Project (1)120 Cr.Hrs.

31263Technical Writing11011104

24329Instruments & Measurements Lab2422924322*University Elective

University Elective

20331Engineering Mathematics (2)2023120232

11103Structured Programming21231Electronics (1)2422121332Digital Electronics2133121431Communications Electronics213312335324561Power Electronics21331

22241Logic Design21339DigitalElectronics Lab2133821332*University Elective

11151Structured Programming Lab11103*24222Circuits (2)2422121432Optical Electronics21331`Technical Elective

24229ElectricCircuits Lab24222*22344Microprocessors222412123121439Communications Electronics Lab2133821431*Technical Elective

31121English Language22347Logic & Microprocessors Lab22344*21592Senior Project (2)21591

20133Calculus (2)2013220234Linear Algebra2013323451Digital Communications2335320334`

20142Physics (2)2014131251Military Science23353Analog Comm.23351

20149Physics (2) Lab20142*24321Applied Electromagnetics201422033123459Communications Lab2133823451*

University Elective

20334Applied Probability2023224411Engineering Ethics99 Hrs.

32431Engineering Economics

* Prerequisite or co-requisite.- Students can take their practical training in any semester once they finish 99 Cr. Hrs. No courses, labs or senior projects are allowed to be taken during that semester.University ElectivesElectronics Engineering Technical Electives

Select minimum 1 and max 2 courses from each group:Select 2 of the following courses:

No.CourseNo.CourseNo.CoursePrereq.No.CoursePrereq.No.CoursePrereq.

31152Islamic Arabic Civilization31351Current Issues in the Arab World11206Object Oriented Prog.1110321573Image Processing2335121581Special Topics in Electronics Engr.Set ByDept.

31211Arabic Literature31352Jerusalem: History and facts21533RF Microelectronics21331 2335321574Medical Electronics2133122581Special Topics in Computer Engineering

31261Intro. to Politics and Economics31262Intro. to Educational Science

31161Intro. to Library Science31361Intro. to Philosophy31372Business Skills 21534Mixed Signal IC Design2133121444Computer Architecture & Organization (1)2224123581Special Topics in Communications Engineering

11201Geographic Info Systems31271Environmental Science21535Solid State Electronics21231

31171History of Science31371Health Education21536Analog IC Design2133124573Digital Control2447124581Special Topics in Power Engr.

The King Abdullah II Faculty of Engineering The King Abdullah II Faculty of Engineering

Course Description11000Computer Skills Placement TestPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 0This test covers all topics taught in 2100 Computer skills (Remedial).

11100Computer Skills (Remedial)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 0Introduction to computers: historical, components, functionality. Introduction to computer hardware and software. Programming languages. Introduction to operating systems. Introduction to word processing with practical applications in preparing homework and reports. Spreadsheets. Computer graphics. Presentation design. Using the Internet and emails.

11103Structured ProgrammingPrerequisite: 11100Credit Hours: 3Concepts of structured programming. Structured programming languages. Program design, development, running, and testing, and debugging programs. Syntax and semantics of the programming language C++. Basic elements of the language: variables, constants, and data types. Basic input/output functions. Conditional and iterative control structures. Concept of procedural programming, Top/down design. Structured decomposition. Functions and parameter passing. Recursive functions. Pointers and dynamic variables. Basic data structures: one and two-dimensional arrays, string manipulation, structures. Input / Output files, Concepts of OOP and Classes.

11151Structured Programming LabCo-requisite: 11103Credit Hours: 1Laboratory sessions on applications of structured programming. It includes training on the different aspects and topics of the structured programming using C.

11201Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3The goal of this course is to introduce the students to the basics of GIS. Specific features of the course include: coverage of basic geographic, cartographic, and GIS concepts. Topics include: computer representation of physical, political, statistical, and social aspects of space using vector-based maps, graphic design principles for using shape, hue, size, and patterns in mapping, attribute-based and graphic feature-based queries for spatial analysis. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow individuals and organizations to pose, explore and answer a variety of public- and private-sector questions using spatial data.

11206Object Oriented ProgrammingPrerequisite: 11103Credit Hours: 3Object oriented programming concepts and paradigms. Review of control structures, data types and functions. Data abstraction and ADT. Encapsulation and information hiding. Classes, attributes and methods (operations). Objects, instantiation, and constructors. Software reuse and reengineering. Inheritance. Overloading. Polymorphism. Templates. Graphical User Interface.

21231Electronics (1)Prerequisite: 21221Credit Hours: 3Basic semiconductor concepts. Diodes: DC and AC analysis, special type diodes. Theory of Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT): biasing techniques, BJT amplifier analysis. Field Effect Transistors (FET): biasing techniques, FET amplifier. Simple applications of BJTs and FETs.

21331Electronics (2)Prerequisite: 21231Credit Hours: 3Operational amplifiers: basic theory, characteristics and applications. BJT and MOSFET current mirrors. Differential and multistage amplifiers. Frequency response of single and multistage BJT and CMOS amplifiers. Negative feedback analysis: feedback topology, properties and stability analysis. Operational amplifier design and simulations project.

21332Digital ElectronicsPrerequisite: 21331Credit Hours: 3Dynamic operation of the BJT switch. Accelerated study of DTL, TTL and Emitter-coupled logic (ECL) circuits. Design and performance evaluation of CMOS logic circuits. Types of the CMOS logic circuits: pass transistor, dynamic logic. Introduction to CMOS fabrication and VLSI concept. Latches, flip-flop, architecture of memories (SRAM, DRAM, ROM). Logic gate based multi-vibrator circuits. BiCMOS and GaAs logic circuits. Interface of various logic gates. Sampling circuit, D/A and A/D conversion. Introductory COMS VLSI design project.

21338Electronics LabPrerequisite: 21229Co-requisite: 21331Credit Hours: 1Diode characteristics and applications. BJT characteristics and DC biasing. FET characteristics and DC biasing. BJT amplifiers. Operational amplifiers. Multistage amplifiers. Differential amplifiers. Frequency response. Feedback techniques.

21339Digital Electronics LabPrerequisite: 21338Co-requisite: 21332Credit Hours: 1Basic TTL circuits. TTL characteristics. Basic MOS logic circuits. MOS characteristics. Logic gate based oscillators. Sampling circuits. A/D and D/A converters. Introduction to Hardware Description Language (HDL).

21431Communication ElectronicsPrerequisite: 21331 and 23353Credit Hours: 3Power amplifiers: classification of output stage A, B, C, and AB. Efficiency analysis of power amplifiers and basic techniques in heat sink design. Tuned amplifier: theory and design. Oscillators: LC and crystal oscillators. Modulation and demodulation circuits and synthesizers. Phase-Locked Loop (PLL): theory and design. Active and passive filters.

21432Optical ElectronicsPrerequisite: 21331Credit Hours: 3Semiconductor concepts and energy bands. Direct and indirect bandgap semiconductors. PN junction principles. The PN junction band diagram. Light-Emitting Diodes. LED materials. Hetrojunction high intensity LEDs. LED characteristics. LED for optical fiber communications. Introduction to LASER stimulated emission devices. Photodetectors. Photovoltaic devices. Principles of fiber-optic communication links.

21439Communication Electronics LabPrerequisite: 21338Co-requisite: 21431Credit Hours: 1Power amplifier. Oscillators. Modulation and demodulation circuits. Phase Locked Loop (PLL) circuits. Active filters.

21490Engineering TrainingPrerequisite: Finish 99 Credit HoursCredit Hours: 3Grade: Pass/FailStudents undertake suitable and supervised internships for a period of 8 consecutive weeks in Jordan, or 6 consecutive weeks outside.

21531Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) CircuitsPrerequisite: 21332Credit Hours: 3Design and techniques for rapid implementation and evaluation of very large scale integrated circuits, including behavioral, and functional logic circuits and devices. Physical IC fabrication and layout issues. CMOS technology. Logic and transmission gates. Switching characteristics and processing.

21533RF MicroelectronicsPrerequisite: 21331, 23353Credit Hours: 3Communication systems overview. Transceiver architectures. S-parameters and impedance transformers. MOS transistors, passive components and gain-bandwidth issues for broadband amplifiers. High frequency broadband amplifiers. Low-noise amplifiers. Voltage controlled oscillators. Mixers. Power amplifiers: class A, B and C. Advanced RF topics.

21534Mixed Signal IC DesignPrerequisite: 21331Credit Hours: 3Introduction to data communications IC design terminology, signal integrity and signaling conventions. Data transmission media and noise sources. Transistor-level design techniques for timing circuits: phase-locked loops, delay-locked loops, clock and data recovery. Phase-locked loops components: phase/frequency detectors, charge pumps and voltage controlled oscillators. Interface, signal conditioning and wave shaping techniques. Current mode and voltage mode drivers. Transceiver analysis and design. Concepts of power, speed, and signal integrity.

21535Solid State ElectronicsPrerequisite: 21231Credit Hours: 3The crystal structure of solids. Introduction to the quantum mechanics of solids: Heisenbergs uncertainty principle, the Schrodinger equation, the free electron problem, the step potential, the Kronig-Penney model, the simple harmonic oscillator. Introduction to the quantum theory of solids: the Fermi-Dirac distribution function. Introduction to semiconductor physics: carrier transport in semiconductors. Introduction to semiconductor diodes. Introduction to the bipolar junction transistor. Introduction to the field-effect transistor.

21536Analog IC DesignPrerequisite: 21331Credit Hours: 3Basic analog circuits blocks: reference bias circuits, comparators, operational amplifiers and sample-and-hold amplifiers. Concepts of stability, bandwidth, gain bandwidth product, frequency response and gain response. Switched-capacitors circuit techniques. Integrated circuit analog-to-digital converters and topologies: flash, pipeline, and successive rate approximation. Digital-to-analog convertors: current mode and resistor ladder topologies. Concepts of resolution and speed for data convertors. Filter design techniques using operational amplifiers and GmC based integrated circuits. Concepts of bandwidth, filter order, and stability.

21572Industrial ElectronicsPrerequisite: 24471Credit Hours: 3DC & AC bridges. Ammeters. Voltmeters. Power measurements and power meters. Loading effects. Sensors: thermal, mechanical, optical. Relay controllers and ladder diagrams. Analog controllers (P), (PI) and (PID). Digital and Programmable Logic Controllers.

21573Image ProcessingPrerequisite: 23351Credit Hours: 3Enhancement in the spatial domain. Image enhancement in the frequency domain. Image restoration. Color image processing. Wavelets. Image compression. Morphological image processing. Image segmentation.

21574Medical ElectronicsPrerequisite: 21331Credit Hours: 3Basic sensors. Bio-potential signals. Bio-potential amplifier circuits. Blood pressure measurements. Heart sound measurements. Blood flow measurements. Respiratory system measurements. Clinical laboratory instrumentation. Therapeutic and prosthetic devices. Introduction to medical imaging systems. Four practical lab experiments.

21579Industrial Electronics LabPrerequisite: 21338Co-requisite: 21572Credit Hours: 1Experiments covering: Analysis and measurement of various sensing circuits; including RTD, thermistor, thermocouple, IC temperature sensor, strain gauge, ultrasonic, capacitive, and infra-red sensors. Programmable Logic Controller application.

21581Special Topics in Electronics EngineeringPrerequisite: To be set by the Dept.Credit Hours: 3The objective of this course is to introduce advanced and new topics in one of the areas of electronics engineering. The topics can be changed from one year to another depending on the instructors area of specialty.

21591Senior Design Project (1)Prerequisite: Finish 120 Credit HoursCredit Hours: 1Grade: Pass/FailProjects are aimed at developing independent engineering problem solving skills. A project should be performed by two or more students under the supervision of a faculty member.

21592Senior Design Project (2)Prerequisite: 21591Credit Hours: 2Continuation of Senior Design Project (1). Students are required to fulfill the project objectives, perform a formal presentation and submit a final report.

22241Digital Logic DesignPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Number systems. Basic gates and logic functions. Boolean algebra, Boolean expressions. Logic minimization techniques. Combinational logic building blocks: decoders, encoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers and magnitude comparators. Digital arithmetic: adders and subtractors. Basics of sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops. Timing diagrams. Counters and shift registers. Basic PLDs, CPLDs and FPGAs. State machines. System design with state machines using VHDL. Memory devices and systems: RAM, ROM, FIFO, LIFO and DRAM.

22344MicroprocessorsPrerequisite: 22241 and 21231Credit Hours: 3Assembly language instruction set. Addressing modes. Arithmetic instructions. Logical and bit manipulating instruction. I/O instructions. Microprocessor pin out and timing diagram. Address decoding circuits. Memory interfacing. Input output interfacing. Serial and parallel communications. Counter and timers. Interrupts. DMA controllers.

22347Logic and Microprocessors LabCo-requisite: 22344Credit Hours: 1Combinational logic circuits. Decoders and Multiplexers. ROM and RAM. Registers and Counters. Assembly language programming. Input/Output interfacing. Keyboard and 7-Segment display interfacing.

22442Embedded SystemsPrerequisite: 22344Credit Hours: 3Embedded systems characteristics. Microprocessors versus microcontrollers. Microcontrollers characteristics. General-purpose microcontrollers. Examples of microcontroller architectures. Interrupts. Counters/timers. Input/output ports. Microcontroller programming. Instruction set. Program development and use of assemblers. Memory maps and addressing modes. Digital to analogue and analogue to digital conversion in microcontrollers. Data acquisition and distribution. Serial and parallel communications. Real-time systems and its constraints. Interfacing to external devices. Power consumption consideration. Applications.

22444Computer Architecture and Organization (1)Prerequisite: 22241Credit Hours: 3Register transfer & microoperations. Design of arithmetic logic unit. Computer Instructions. Number representations and computer arithmetic. Computer organization and components. Processor design: datapath and control units. Instruction cycle. Pipelining.

22581Special Topics in Computer EngineeringPrerequisite: To be set by the Dept.Credit Hours: 3The objective of this course is to introduce advanced and new topics in one of the areas of computer engineering. The topics can be changed from one year to another depending on the instructors area of specialty.

23351Signals and SystemsPrerequisite: 24222 and 20232Co-requisite: 23352Credit Hours: 3Classification of signals and systems. System modeling and time domain analysis. The Fourier series, the Fourier transform, and Laplace transform and applications. Frequency response and filter concepts. Signal transmission. Spectral analysis. Discrete-time signals and systems: classification of signals and systems. The Z-Transform and applications.

23352Programming Applications in Signals and SystemsCo-requisite: 23351Credit Hours: 1Introduction to MATLAB. Using MATLAB in signals and systems. Signal generation and the convolution process. Fourier series. Laplace and Fourier transforms. Transient and steady state response. Filter design. Discrete signals: Z- transform and frequency domain analysis.

23353Analog CommunicationsPrerequisite: 23351Credit Hours: 3Spectral densities. Correlation function. Power-bandwidth product. Distortion and distortionless channels. Analog modulation: DSB-SC, DSB-AM, SSB, Vestigial AM, modulator, demodulator: coherent, non-coherent. Angle modulation: FM, PM, modulator, demodulator. Base-band modulation: sampling theorem, PAM, PWM, PPM. Noise in analog communications: noise types, signal to noise ratio, the additive white Gaussian noise, signal interference.

23451Digital CommunicationsPrerequisite: 21311 and 23353Credit Hours: 3Base band digital modulation techniques: PCM, DM, D-, and DPCM. Line coding. Intersymbol interference: M-ary signaling, bandwidth, data rate. Multiplexing: FDM, TDM, CDM. Passband digital modulation and demodulation techniques: ASK, FSK, PSK, DPSK, M-ary, coherent and non-coherent detection. Bit error rate performance. Channel coding theory: convolution coding, block codes. Error performance using coding.

23459Communications LabPrerequisite: 21338Co-requisite: 23451Credit Hours: 1Spectral analysis. Amplitude modulation. Frequency modulation: phase shift keying, amplitude shift keying, frequency shift keying. TDMA. FDMA. Lab project.

23571Digital Signal ProcessingPrerequisite: 23351Credit Hours: 3Discrete-time signals and systems. Frequency analysis of discrete-time signals and systems. Sampling and quantization. Discrete Fourier transform. Windowing effect. Z-transform. FIR and IIR Digital filters design. Digital filters realization. Fast Fourier transform.

23581Special Topics in Communications EngineeringPrerequisite: To be set by the Dept.Credit Hours: 3The objective of this course is to introduce advanced and new topics in one of the areas of Communications engineering. The topics can be changed from one year to another depending on the instructors area of specialty.

24218Engineering Drawing Using ComputersPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 1Introduction to engineering drawing and AutoCAD software. Setting up drawing parameters. Coordinates entry. Object snap. Basic editing techniques. Blocks. Multi-lines. Polylines. Spline. Layers. Dimensions. Orthographic projection. Auxiliary views. Sections. Three-dimensional pictorials. Editing solids and 3-D operations. Boolean Operations.

24219Engineering WorkshopPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 1

Development of basic skills in fields of hand filing, turning, welding, piping and plumbing, carpentry, sand casting, glass works, sheet metal fabrication, and household electric circuits. Theories related to metal machining, measurements, metal forming, sand casting, and welding. Industrial Safety. Engineering Materials and Their, Properties. Electrical wiring. Casting Processes. Metal Forming (Working) Processes. Metal Machining Processes. Metal Joining. Carpentering.

24221Electric Circuits (1)Prerequisite: 20142Credit Hours: 3Types of circuits and circuit elements. Revision of Ohms and Kirchhoffs Laws. Circuit analysis techniques: voltage and current division, nodal and mesh analysis, source transformation, superposition, Thevenins and Nortons theorems. Inductance and capacitance. Source-free RL and RC circuits. Applications of the unit-step forcing function. The RLC circuit: source-free parallel and series RLC and complete response. Sinusoidal forcing function. Phasor concept.

24222Electric Circuits (2)Prerequisite: 24221Credit Hours: 3The sinusoidal steady state response: application of phasor concept and circuit analysis techniques AC circuits. Average power and RMS values. Poly-phase circuits: three phase (Y) and () connection. Complex frequency. Frequency response and Bode plot. Magnetically coupled circuits. Two-port networks.

24229Electric Circuits LabCo-requisite: 24222Credit Hours: 1DC circuit: Kirchhoffs laws and mesh analysis. Thevenins and Nortons theorems. Superposition theorem. Wheatstone bridge. Transient response: RL, RC, and RLC circuits. AC circuits: impedance concept, frequency response, three-phase circuits. Y- transformation. Maximum power transfer. Two-port networks.

24321Applied ElectromagneticsPrerequisite: 20142 and 20331Credit Hours: 3Gauss law. Divergence Theorem. Ampere's law. Biot-Savart law. Maxwells equations and boundary conditions. Electromagnetic waves. Wave equations. Solutions in Cartesian coordinates. Solutions for partially conducting, good conducting and perfect dielectric mediums. Standing waves. Power and Poynting vector. Transmission lines, parameters, equations, input impedance, Standing Wave Ratio (SWR), power and Smith chart.

24322Instrumentation & MeasurementsPrerequisite: 24222Credit Hours: 3Measurements & errors. Systems of units. Standards of measurements. Potentiometers. DC & AC bridges. DC & AC indicating instruments. Galvanometers. Electrodynamometers. Ammeters. Voltmeters. Wattmeters. Watthourmeters. Power factor meters. Loading effects. Ohmmeters. Meggers. Frequency counters. Instrument transformers. Oscilloscopes. Spectrum analyzers.

24329Instrumentation & Measurements LabPrerequisite: 24229Co-requisite: 24322Credit Hours: 1Construction and use of potentiometers in DC & AC bridges. DC & AC indicating instruments. Shunts. Transformers & error measurements. Multimeters. Power measurements. Frequency meters & power supplies. Oscilloscopes.

24411Engineering EthicsPrerequisite: Finish 99 Credit HoursCredit Hours: 1Safety and responsibility. Professional responsibility tow customers and to employers. Blowing the whistle. Codes of ethics and honor. Professional choices. Legal obligations. Standard ethics theories. Case studies.

24464Electric Machines and Power SystemsPrerequisite: 24222 and [24321 or 23231]Credit Hours: 3Per-unit system and applications. Transformer: single- and three-phase, ideal and practical, modeling and equivalent circuits. Synchronous machines. Single-line diagram. Y-bus and Z-bus matrices. Load flow analysis. Transmission lines: classification (short and long), for communications purposes. Calculations of R, L and C parameters. ABCD representation.

24471Automatic ControlPrerequisite: 23351Credit Hours: 3Transfer Functions: block diagrams and signal flow graphs. Mathematical modeling of physical systems. State space representations. Control systems characteristics. Time response of systems and closed loop performance of second order systems. Stability and Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion. Root locus analysis. Nyqist stability criterion. Bode plots. Frequency domain analysis. Design of control systems.

24479Automatic Control LabCo-requisite: 24471Credit Hours: 1A set of experiments that cover the following: analog simulation, first and second order systems, transient and steady state for step, ramp, and parabolic inputs. Time and frequency response of second order systems. DC motor control. Application of PID controller, phase-lead, and phase-lag controllers. Level control. Applications using simulation software.

24561Power ElectronicsPrerequisite: 21331Credit Hours: 3Principles and methods of Electric power conversion (including waveform components, phase control and pulse width modulation), semiconductor power switches, supplementary components and systems (drivers, overcurrent protection schemes, snubbers and filters), AC-to- DC converters, AC-to- AC converters (including PWM AC voltage converters, cycloconverters and matrix converters), DC-to-DC converters, DC-to-AC converters (Inverters), switching power supplies, power Electronics for clean Energy (PV , Wind, Fuel cell and Electric and Hybrid cars).

24573Digital ControlPrerequisite: 24471Credit Hours: 3Discrete-time systems. Difference equations. Z-transform. Inverse Z-transform. Flow graphs. State variables. Transfer functions. Sampling and reconstruction of control systems. Zero-order and first-order hold. System time response characteristics. Stability analysis. Bi-linear transform. Jury's stability test. Pole assignment and state estimation. Controllability and observability. Ackermans formula. Linear quadratic optimal control.

24581Special Topics in Electrical Power EngineeringPrerequisite: To be set by the Dept.Credit Hours: 3The objective of this course is to introduce advanced and new topics in one of the areas of Electrical Power engineering. The topics can be changed from one year to another depending on the instructors area of specialty.

31010Arabic Language Placement TestPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 0Testing basic grammars in Arabic.

31019Arabic Language (Remedial)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 0The verb and noun. Grammars. Punctuation. Al Hamza. Applications.

31020English Language Placement TestPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 0Testing basic grammars in English.

31029English Language (Remedial)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 0Reading. Writing. Speaking. Listening. Application.

31111Arabic LanguagePrerequisite: 31019Credit Hours: 3Summarization. Punctuation. Spelling. Deletion. Displacement. Construction and inflection. Derivation. Substitution and the vowel system. Number. Indescribability. Sentence. Clause. Rhetoric issues and various applications.

31121English LanguagePrerequisite: 31029Credit Hours: 3Advanced reading. Advanced writing. Grammar. Speech. Translation.

20132Calculus (1)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Functions, limits and continuity. Derivatives. Differentiation. Inverse functions. Trigonometric functions. Logarithmic and exponential functions. Hyperbolic functions. Integrals.

20133Calculus (2)Prerequisite: 20132Credit Hours: 3Methods of integration. Applications of integration. Plane analytic geometry including polar coordinates. Sequences and series, including power series.

20141Physics (1)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Units and measurements. Vector algebra. Kinematics. Projectile and circular motions. Newtons laws of motion. Forces of nature. Applications of Newtons laws on rectilinear and circular motions. Work and energy. Law of conservation of mechanical energy. Laws of conservation of linear and angular momenta.

20142Physics (2)Prerequisite: 20141Credit Hours: 3Electric fields. Gauss law. Electric potential. Capacitance and dielectrics. Current and resistance. Direct current circuits. Magnetic fields. Source of the magnetic field. Faradays law. Inductance. Alternating current circuits. Electromagnetic waves.

20148Physics (1) LabCo-requisite: 20141Credit Hours: 1Basic measurements. Static equilibrium. Newtons second law on the air track. Moment of inertia. The simple harmonic motion of a spring. Youngs modulus of elasticity. Resonance in air columns. Linear expansion of a solid.

20149Physics (2) LabCo-requisite: 20142Credit Hours: 1Electric fields. Slide-wire Wheatstone bridge. Damped electrical oscillations. Index of refraction. Interference and diffraction. Photoelectric effect.

31151National EducationPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Jordan: the land, people and homeland. The Arab nation. History of Jordan. Political system. Jordanian society. Major national institutions. Internal and external challenges facing Jordan. The role of local institutions in achieving development in national awareness. The family and its role in society.

31152Islamic Arabic CivilizationPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Concept of civilization. Stages of development of Islamic Arabic civilization. Principles and grounds of Islamic Arabic civilization. Areas of cultural creativity in Islamic Arabic Civilization. Linguistics. Theology. Islamic jurisprudence. Philosophy. Natural and social sciences. Islamic art and music. Unity of the Arab and Islamic worlds.

31161Introductions to Library SciencePrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Information sources. Types of cataloging. Types of catalogs. Types of classification. Information and knowledge. Information society. Information services. Information technology. Information storage. Information retrieval and dissemination. Information and Internet.

31171History of SciencePrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Importance of understanding science as a socio-historic phenomenon. Science as industry. Science and development. Cognitive conditions of scientific production. Examples: Kepler and Planck. Science as social production. Socio-historic determinants of the social production of science. Main epochs of the history of natural science. Greek Science. Hellenistic science Roman science. Arabic Islamic science. Modern European science. Science in the contemporary Arab world. Epistemological periodization of natural science. Roots of the philosophy of nature. The Ionians. Platonic project in astronomy. Aristotle. Ptolemy. Arabic Islamic astronomy. The 17th century Scientific Revolution.

31211Arabic LiteraturePrerequisite: 31111Credit Hours: 3Developing students' taste of Arabic literature through reading of literature essays. Analysis. Introducing some literature aspects from different eras.

20231Calculus (3)Prerequisite: 20133Credit Hours: 3Vectors in a plane. Vectors in space. Plane and space curves. Functions of several variables. Partial differentiation and derivatives. Gradient. Extremal values. Lagrange multipliers. Double integrals in Cartesian and polar coordinates. Triple integrals in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates.

20232Engineering Mathematics (1)Prerequisite: 20133Credit Hours: 3First order ordinary differential equations. Second and higher order linear ordinary differential equations. Systems of first order linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations and stability. Laplace transforms.

20234Linear AlgebraPrerequisite: 20133Credit Hours: 3System of Linear Equations: row-echelon form, reduced row-echelon form, Gaussian elimination, Gauss-Jordan method, etc. Matrices: arithmetics, operations, multiplications, properties of matrix arithmetics matrix transpose, inverse, special matrices, etc. Determinants: the determinant function, properties of determinants, the method of cofactors, adjoint matrix, using row reduction to compute determinants, Cramer's rule. Euclidean n-space: introduction, vectors, dot product, cross product, Euclidean n-space, linear transformations. Vector spaces: vector spaces, subspaces, span, linear independence/dependence, basis and dimensions, change of basis, fundamental subspaces, inner product spaces, orthonormal basis, least squares, QR-decomposition, orthogonal matrices. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors: review of determinants, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, diagonalization.

31251Military Science (Jordanian Students Only)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Grade: Pass/FailHistory of the Jordanian army. Jordanian peace forces. Preparing the nation for defense and liberation. Genesis and development of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

31261Introductions to Politics and EconomicsPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3The nature of political economy. The issues of political economy. The importance of the market. Market effects and political economy. Three ideologies of political economy. The dynamics of the international political economy. The political economy of structural changes. Long-term variations of economic growth and the effect of political hegemonic. The politics of international trade. The political economy of international finance.

31262Introductions to Educational SciencePrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Education: principles and philosophy. Education and individuals. Education and learning. Education and society. Education and development. Educational courses and methods. Educational institutions and educational assessments. Education in the Arab and Islamic worlds.

31263Technical Writing & Communication SkillsPrerequisite: 31111 and 31121Credit Hours: 3Organization of the technical report. Layout and organization of the front page. Arrangement of information. Organization and layout of headings and sub-headings. Numbering systems. Order of arrangements of results and recommendations. How to prepare an undetailed proposal on any technical and scientific work.

31271Environmental SciencePrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3The earth and natural hazards. Ecosystems. Biogeochemical cycles. Man and the Environment. The natural resources in the solid Earth system. Air pollution. Water resources. Management and pollution. Solid waste. Food and Health. Environmental impact assessment.

20331Engineering Mathematics (2)Prerequisite: 20231 and 20232Credit Hours: 3Vector calculus. Line and surface integrals. The three main theorems: Green theorem, Stokes theorem and divergence theorem. Fourier series, integrals and transforms. Partial differential equations solutions using Fourier series and Transforms.

20333Numerical AnalysisPrerequisite: 20133Credit Hours: 3Vectors and matrices. Determinants. System of linear algebraic equations. Cramers rule and characteristics-value problem. Error analysis. Iterative methods for solving linear and nonlinear systems of equations. Interpolation and approximation. Introduction to numerical differentiation and integration.

20334Applied ProbabilityPrerequisite: 20232Credit Hours: 3Probability principles and set theory. Random variables. Operations on random variables. Various distribution functions. Introduction to random processes. Weak stationary. Correlation functions, linear processing, and estimation. Poisson processes and Markov chains. Queuing analysis.

31351Current Issues in the Arab WorldPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Social and national fragmentation in the Arab east: Features and roots. The Arab-Israeli conflict. Democracy and civil society in the Arab world. Pan- Arabism and Islam. The self and the other. Secularism. The Arabs and globalization. Human security in the Arab world.

31352Jerusalem: History and factsPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3The geographic borders of AL-Quds through history. A glance at the historical discoveries in AL-Quds. AL-Quds and the British occupation. The establishment of Israel. The Israeli plans to jadeite AL-Quds. Importance of AL-Quds from religion point of view. The infringements of AL-Aqsa mosque since 1967 by Israel.

31361Introductions to PhilosophyPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Definition of philosophy. The relation between philosophy and science. The science-based and religion-based thoughts. A historical review of philosophy and science. A discussion of the most important fields in philosophy.

31371Health EducationPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Understanding the responsibility we have for our own health. Skills for dealing with emergency cases. Personal safety and accident prevention. Mental health, mental illness and stress.

32431Engineering EconomicsPrerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 3Cost concepts, Decision making process, Concepts of time value of money, Simple and compound interest, Interest formulas, rate of return, cash flow, project evaluation methods, break even analysis, evaluating a single project, comparison and selection among alternatives and Depreciation calculations.