AUB/FEA Electrical and Computer Engineering Department (ECE)

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1 AUB/FEA Electrical and Computer Engineering Department (ECE) Orientation Session August 27, 2013

2 Outline The ECE Department [Video] Program and Courses Advising Rules and Regulations Student Access to Information Students Activities Q&A Session

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4 Department Mission The mission of the ECE Department is: To promote excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and service to the profession and community at large; and to prepare students to be professionals capable of being leaders in their chosen careers, committed to life-long learning, innovation, critical thinking, integrity, and civic responsibility.

5 Department Office Chairperson: Prof. Farid Chaaban Office: 332 Bechtel Extensions: Administrative Assistant: Ms. Rabab Abi Shakra Extensions: From outside AUB, dial 1234, wait for few moments, then dial extension Or 01/350000, wait for few moments, dial 1 and the extension

6 ECE Faculty and Staff 27 Full-time faculty members, all PhD holders 3 Part-time faculty members, all PhD holders 9 Lab instructors, minimum MS Degree in ECE 1 Lab manager (Mr. Khaled Joujou) 2 Lab engineers (Ms. Sara Khaddaj and Mr. Mihran Gurunian) 1 Lab supervisor (Mr. Salam Abyad) 1 Senior lab master (Mr. Fouad Shihab) Several graduate assistants (MS & PhD)

7 Students in the Department First year Second year Third year Fourth year ME PhD CCE Total in major 323 Total in Department 745 ECE

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9 Outline The ECE Department Programs and Courses Advising Rules and Regulations Student Access to Information Students Activities Q&A Session

10 Programs in the Department Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer and Communications Engineering (CCE) Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Four years of study including three summers and a total of 143 credits Master of Engineering (ME) in ECE Around two years of study [total: 30 credits] PhD in ECE Three to five years of study [min. of 48 credits]

11 CCE and ECE Program Objectives The objectives of the programs are to graduate students able to: Achieve their employment or post graduate educational goals. Advance in their careers through leadership, life-long learning, innovation, critical thinking, integrity, and civic responsibility.

12 CCE and ECE Program Outcomes By the time of graduation, students possess: a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g) an ability to communicate effectively h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning j) a knowledge of contemporary issues k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

13 Program Requirements [Total:143 credits] General education: 30 credits (cr.) Mathematics: 18 cr. Sciences: 12 cr. CCE/ECE core courses: 36 cr. courses + 3 cr. labs CCE/ECE major restricted elective courses: 12 cr. courses + 1 cr. lab Elective courses: 6 cr. in 400 level EECE courses 1 cr. EECE Lab 6 cr. in EECE courses 12 cr. of technical electives Approved experience [0 cr.]: 8 weeks summer training at end of third year Final year project (FYP) [6 cr.]: major design experience during the fourth year From a pre-approved list with no more than two courses from the same department or program

14 General Program Requirements [30 cr.] Non-ECE courses Arabic course ENGL 206 Technical English Any other English course [except English 204 and 208] ENMG 400 Engineering Economy ENMG 504 Engineering Ethics Two social sciences courses (selected according to the General Education list requirements) Three humanities courses (selected according to the General Education list requirements). Note: keep checking registrar's website for updates of the list of approved general education courses

15 CCE and ECE: What is the Difference? Both programs have the same course requirements from outside the Department Both programs have nearly the same engineering core [first two years are nearly common]: 12 ECE core courses: EECE 200, 210, 230, 290, 310, 311, 320, 321, 330, 340, 380, CCE core courses: EECE 200, 210, 230, 290, 310, 311, 320, 321, 330, 340, 380, CCE/ECE lab courses: EECE 310L, EECE 321L, and EECE 410L

16 CCE and ECE: What is the Difference? cont d Both programs have different focus/emphasis areas and, thus, different restricted elective courses [4 courses and 1 lab normally taken during third year]: ECE Focus/Emphasis Areas CCE Focus/Emphasis Areas Computer Hardware Systems Computer Hardware Systems Power & Energy Systems Communications & Networking Control and Intelligent Systems Software Systems

17 CCE Course Plan: Terms I & II Credits Term I (Fall) EECE 200 Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering 3 EECE 210 Electric Circuits It could be: 102, 203, 206, and others (based on SAT) but not English 204 or 208 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III Discrete Mathematics English Course MATH MATH/CMPS Total Credits Term II (Spring) EECE EECE Introduction to Programming Analog Signal Processing 3 MATH MATH /219 Differential Equations Linear Algebra 3 PHYS PHYS Introductory Physics II Introductory Physics Laboratory II Total 16 EECE 200 Introduction to ECE is a prerequisite to all 2nd year courses

18 ECE Course Plan: Terms I & II Credits Term I (Fall) EECE 200 Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering 3 EECE 210 Electric Circuits L It could be: 102, 203, 206, and others (based on SAT) but not English 204 or 208 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III Introductory Physics II Introductory Physics Laboratory II English Course MATH PHYS PHYS Total Credits Term II (Spring) EECE EECE Introduction to Programming Analog Signal Processing 3 MATH MATH /219 Differential Equations Linear Algebra 3 MATH/CMPS 211 Discrete Mathematics Total 15 EECE 200 Introduction to ECE is a prerequisite to all 2nd year courses

19 English Course TOEFL (PBT) TOEFL (IBT) TOEFL (CBT) SAT writing English Course Eng Eng 203 >570 >657 >99 >283 > 640 Eng 204/206 EEE Notes: ENGL 102 does not count towards the 143 credits Those placed in Eng 204 are required to take Eng 206 If placed in Eng 206, must take another English course

20 Arabic Course The Arabic Placement Test (APT) is optional Students who opt not to sit for the APT will have to register an Arabic course according to the General Education list Students who are exempted from Arabic should take a humanities course as a replacement APT notes: Please check with the Arabic department for exam dates and Location Students should bring their ID (letter of acceptance in case ID is not issued) and a pen

21 Minors or Tracks Most departments offer minors or tracks that require cr.: You can count some of the required minor credits from your major courses Example of minors or tracks: Biomedical engineering Control and Robotics Engineering management Chemical Engineering Mathematics Business Administration Economics Philosophy and many more

22 Outline The ECE Department Programs and Courses Advising Rules and Regulations Student Access to Information Students Activities Q&A Session

23 Advising Refer to the Department Office for any questions especially during the first two weeks of the semester Look up your Advisor on AUB SIS [Student Information System] Academic advisor stays with you until you graduate and helps in: Course selection Academic matters [petitions, advice, problems, etc.] Career matters Have regular contact with your advisor and do not just make decisions based on classmates opinions Do not expect to find the advisor available at all times o Make use of office hours and

24 Advising-cont d Sometimes you need to petition the FEA Academic and Curriculum Committee All petitions are submitted online at: bmitpetition.aspx Make sure you discuss the petition ahead of time with your advisor because the advisor is required to comment on it

25 Information and Announcements Sources of information and support: Department Administrative Assistant (Ms. Rabab Abi Shakra: announcements [you are responsible to regularly check your AUB account] Website ( FEA Student Services Officer (Ms. Alia Kazma:

26 Outline The ECE Department Programs and Courses Advising Rules and Regulations Student Access to Information Students Activities Q&A Session

27 Rules and Regulations Attendance: student can be withdrawn if missed more than 1/5 of sessions in the first 10 weeks Course load: minimum 12 credits in regular terms Withdrawal: within deadline only/ student must not go below 12 credit Examinations: absence from a final exam requires submission of a petition within two weeks of the examination date with a valid excuse Committee/approved petitions student receives I grade and takes makeup Incomplete grade: removal of I within one month of the start of the next regular semester

28 Overload Policy (18-19 Credits) Conditions for overload First year students are not allowed to have an overload For an overload to be accepted, the student s cumulative or major courses or last semester s GPA should be 80 How to apply for overload Fill out the overload form Attach a copy of your transcript Secure the signature of your Advisor Submit it to the department

29 Student Evaluation Policy Course passing grade is 60/100 Clear status: For first two semesters (min 24 cr.): average 68 For third and fourth regular semesters: average 69 For higher semesters: average 70 To graduate: Cumulative average 70 Average in all EECE courses 70

30 Honor List Policy Honor list policy: Be carrying at least 12 credits Semester average over 85/100 or 80/100 while ranking in the top 10% Not have been subjected to disciplinary action within the university during the semester Not repeating a failing course in that semester

31 Probation Policy Conditions for Being Placed o probation: Average is below 68 at the end of the 2nd regular semester (min. 24 cr. including all repeated courses) Average is below 69 at the end of the 3rd or 4th semester Average is below 70 for in any subsequent semester Note: Cannot be on probation for more than two consecutive semesters Cannot be on probation for more than three non-consecutive semesters. Summer term is not considered a regular semester

32 Drop-out Policy if the average at end of second regular semester is less than 60/100 if placed on probation for three consecutive semesters if placed on probation for four non-consecutive semesters The student is deemed unworthy by the faculty to continue for professional or ethical reasons. Note: Summer term is not considered a regular semester

33 Student Awards Dean s Honor List Penrose Award Dean s Award for Creative Achievement Distinguished Graduate Award Abdul Hadi Debs Award FEA Student Conference Awards In addition to many opportunities for local, regional, and international awards

34 Student Code of Conduct AUB has a long and distinguished tradition of seeking to instill in students high academic and ethical principles. The University expects students to adhere to norms of academic integrity that accord with those of accepted international scholarly practice and professional ethics. Students should speak and act with due regard to the rights, dignity, and freedom of others, whether within the academic context of the classroom and laboratory, or within the context of co-curricular life and social and recreational events.

35 Student Code of Conduct-cont d AUB encourages the free exchange of ideas and opinions, but it does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment against members of the university community, breach of academic integrity, or infringement of ethical standards of conduct. These principles and values are expressed in AUB's mission statement. From: Student Code of Conduct

36 Outline The ECE Department Programs and Courses Advising Rules and Regulations Student Access to Information Students Activities Q&A Session

37 I. ECE Website

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39 III. Student Information System (SIS)

40 IV. E-Learning (MOODLE)

41 Outline The ECE Department Programs and Courses Advising Rules and Regulations Student Access to Information Students Activities Q&A Session

42 Student Activities Seminars Student Clubs: Student Employment IEEE Student Branch [Technical/Social Activities] [Video] FEA Student Conference Athletics (Charles Hostler Student Center) Office of Student Affairs: Other Initiatives

43 Outline The ECE Department Programs and Courses Advising Rules and Regulations Student Access to Information Students Activities Q&A Session