Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Energy Option
More than ever there is an intensive focus on identifying, developing, and effectively utilizing alternative energy systems. The energy and environment option is focused on the contemporary issues facing the fields of energy and the environment and how engineers can best develop modern technologies that are kinder to the environment while providing the energy resources we need. This option is part of the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Modern technologies, including wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal systems, fuel cell technology, and alternative energy systems, are at the core of finding new ways to harness energy without harming the environment. This option is uniquely suited to those interested in pursuing careers associated with energy-intensive systems and how they relate to the environment.
What is Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Energy Option?
The Energy Option of the Electrical Engineering degree is a branch of Electrical Engineering that deals with generating, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electric energy. The electric energy or power system or grid started over a hundred years and evolved since the current smart energy system or grid. This new grid includes new energy sources and components and conventional fossil fuel sources, renewable energy, energy storage, and microgrids.
Why Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Energy Option?
In the last decade, the electric energy system technology and market have gone through transformative changes with the development of efficient and price-competitive clean and renewable sources (Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Bio-energy, etc.), and the advancement of high tech solutions (Bulk energy storage, AI, IoT, Blockchain, etc.). The emergence of smart energy systems and smart grids highlighted the big need for a new enhanced electric energy and power system education well prepared for the surge in the job market need. The new digitally-transformed electric energy market created a big demand for highly skilled electrical engineers with innovative solutions (hardware, software, and applications).
Study Plan: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Energy Option
The EE-Energy Option at RIT Dubai is designed to qualify the student for the electric energy market. The student follows the standard EE study plan with five professional elective courses in energy and power engineering. These five courses are:
- EEEE - 221 Clean & Renewable Energy Systems & Sources
- EEEE - 321 Energy Conversion
- EEEE - 322 Power Electronics
- EEEE - 522 Power System Transmission and Distribution
- EEEE - 524 Advances in Power Systems
- EEEE - 789 Smart Grids. (This is an additional elective course for interested students)
The details of the course description are given in department academic programs.
Typical Course Sequence
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Year One |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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MATH - 181, 182 |
Project-Based Calculus I, II |
8 |
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CHMG - 141 |
General & Analytical Chemistry I |
3 |
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UWRT - 150 |
General Education – First-Year Writing: UWRT-150 FYW: Writing Seminar (WI) |
3 |
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EEEE - 105 |
EE Practicum |
1 |
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GE Elective |
Islamic Culture course (ANTH - 365, ANTH - 275, HIST - 402) |
3 |
| General Education -Artistic Perspective General Education -Ethical Perspective General Education -Global Perspective |
9 |
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PHYS - 211 |
University Physics I |
4 |
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EEEE - 120 |
Digital Systems I |
3 |
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YOPS - 010 |
RIT 365: RIT Connections |
0 |
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Year Two |
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MATH - 219 |
Multivariable Calculus |
3 |
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MATH - 220 |
Vector Calculus |
1 |
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PHYS - 212 |
University Physics II |
4 |
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CMPR - 271 |
Computational Problem Solving for Engineers |
3 |
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EEEE - 281 |
Circuits I |
3 |
| General Education - Ethical Perspective |
3 |
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MATH - 231 |
Differential Equations |
3 |
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EEEE - 282 |
Circuits II |
3 |
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EEEE - 220 |
Digital Systems II |
3 |
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EEEE - 346 |
Advanced Programming |
3 |
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EGEN - 99 |
Engineering Co-op Prep |
0 |
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MATH - 241 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
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Year Three |
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MATH - 381 |
Complex Variables |
3 |
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EEEE - 260 |
Semiconductor Devices |
3 |
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EEEE - 353 |
Linear Systems |
4 |
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EEEE - 374 |
Electromagnetic Fields and Transmission Lines |
4 |
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EEEE - 221** |
Clean & Renewable Energy System |
3 |
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EEEE - 499 |
Cooperative Education |
Co-op |
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Year Four |
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MATH - 251 |
Probability and Statistics I |
3 |
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EEEE - 420 |
Embedded Systems |
3 |
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EEEE - 414 |
Classical Control |
3 |
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EEEE - 480 |
Analog Electronics |
4 |
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EEEE - 321** |
Energy Conversion |
3 |
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EEEE - 499 |
Cooperative Education |
Co-op |
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Year Five |
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EEEE - 380 |
Digital Electronics |
3 |
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EEEE - 484 |
Communication Systems (WI)* |
3 |
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EEEE - 497, 498 |
Senior Design I, II |
6 |
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EEEE - 522** |
Electric Power Trans. & Dist. |
3 |
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EEEE - 524** |
Advances in Power Systems |
3 |
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EEEE - 546** |
Power Electronics |
3 |
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General Education- Immersion 1, 2, 3 |
9 | |
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Total Credits - 129 |
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* (WI) refers to a writing-intensive course within the major.
** Energy courses
To graduate, students need to complete all the requirements as listed in the curriculum. Click here for the graduation policy.
Click here to download undergraduate catalogue for complete descriptions of each course within the program.
Smart Energy Lab (SEL)
The Robotics and Industry 4.0 LAB is designed to support and present research in the future of Industry. The main objective is to provide a platform to test and develop universal solutions to optimize the industrial processes given the technological and other industrial advances. This infrastructure is already available to the academic and research community both private and public. The Intelligent Supply Chain LAB (Located alongside the Industry 4.0 Lab) provides a test and experimentation platform to students and researchers from both industrial and academic communities to experiment and develop solutions to the integrated supply chain because of the ever-changing environment. It includes modular elements to simulate similar industrial contexts.
Dr. Muhieddin Amer
Professor and Chair
Dr. Abdulla Ismail
Professor
Dr. Wesam Almobaideen
Professor
Dr. Boutheina Tlili
Associate Professor
Dr. Khalil Al Hussaeni
Assistant Professor
Dr. Omar Abdul Latif
Assistant Professor
Dr. Jinane Mounsef
Assistant Professor
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Eyad Shihabi Managing Director, BT |
Ghada Elkeissi Head of Professional Services, DWS |
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Taha Khalifa Regional General Manager, Middle East Intel Corp |
Dr. Ayman ElNashar Senior Director - Wireless Broadband, Emirates Integrated
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Ghanim Al Falasi Senior VP – Corporate Services Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
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Diyaa Zebian Executive Partner Archinnova |
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Dr. Mahmoud Sherif Head of Technology and IT Strategy Emirates Integrated
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Bashar Kilani Territory Executive - Middle East IBM |
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Dr. Raed Shubair Senior Advisor, Office of Undersecretary for Research Affiliate, MIT
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