GEL521Advanced Command Strategies
2 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL425 Or (GEN428 And GIN321)
In this course we will be studying Neural Network Multi-Layer-Perceptron Network (MLP) and Radial-Basis-Function (RBF) in detail as well as learning algorithms. After, we will describe some of the control methods using neural networks. Then comes the fuzzy logic (principles and fuzzy logic control) and the integration of fuzzy methods in neural networks. Then we study the Kalman and the Wiener-Hopf filters.
GEL537Advanced Electrical Installations Design
2 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL440
This course is in continuity with the previous course GEL440 Electrical Installations. It covers the following systems: phone system, data, fire system, intrusion, videophone, video monitoring, access control, distribution TV system, sound system, and home automation system.
GIN231Data structures and Algorithms
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GIN221
The first part of this course introduces some concepts of object-oriented programming as well as recursion as a programming technique. In the second part, the following data structures are studied: static arrays, dynamic arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues and trees. In addition, an introduction to computational complexity is introduced in this course which allows for making a reasonable comparison between the different implementations of the above data structures.
GEL314Digital Electronics
2 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL311
This course offers a reminder of synchronous, asynchronous and shift register counters. It also includes: the Moore and Mealy machine; digital integrated circuits; elements of programmable logic PAL and PLA; random access memory RAM; ROM read-only memories; analog to digital conversion, and analog and digital conversion applications.
GEL372Digital Electronics Laboratory
1 credits
This laboratory consists of first an introduction to logic gates, and function implementation using logic gates and logic circuits, second an introduction to VHDL language as well as using it for function implementation, and third function implementation using the Altera card.
GEL211Electric Circuits
3 credits
This course presents the basics of electric circuits’ analysis: introduction to theory, circuit variables and elements (dependent and independent voltage and current sources, resistors, inductors, capacitors); basic analysis and design of resistive circuits and different analysis techniques (Node-Voltage analysis, Mesh-Current analysis, source transformations, Thevenin’s and Norton’s equivalent, maximum power transfer, and Superposition methods); an introduction to capacitance, inductance, and mutual inductance; current-voltage relation; RC, RL and RLC circuits analysis (natural and step responses). Topics also include ideal operational amplifiers circuit simplification, steady-state and transient analysis, phasors, frequency response, Kirchhoff’s laws and Thevenin’s and Norton’s equivalent represented in the frequency domain, Laplace transform and an introduction to Transfer functions.
GEL271Electric Circuits Lab
1 credits
Introduction to the laboratory devices. Introduction to Pspice (simulation software). Simple electric circuits like voltage and current-divider and resistance measurements are implemented and analyzed. Then, students are faced to Thevenin's theorem and Norton equivalent circuit. Ideal Operational Amplifier circuits like the inverting, non-inverting, integrator … are also studied. The Bode and phase diagrams of first order passive filters are determined and simulated. Finally, the Kirchoff's law in the frequency domain and Thevenin theorem and power measurement are done.
GEL450Electric Machines I
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL312 And GRT320
The students will be introduced to: structure and function; magnetic circuit of a DC machine; DC generators (classification and characteristics); DC motors (classification, operating characteristics, torque, mechanical, braking characteristics); single and three phase transformer (construction and principle of operation, non-load mode, coupling index, short-circuit mode, load operation, parallel operation of transformers).
GEL471Electric Machines I Lab
1 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL373
The aim of the practical work is the implementation of the various theoretical concepts learned in the course. Simulation problems and practical examples will be studied.
GEL455Electric Machines II
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL450
This course covers: synchronous machines (construction and principle of operation); synchronous generator characteristics; synchronous motor characteristics; asynchronous motor (construction, principle of operation and characteristics); stepper motor (construction, principle of operation and characteristics).
GEL476Electric Machines II Lab
1 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL471
The aim of the practical work is the implementation of the various theoretical concepts learned in the course. Simulation problems and practical examples will be studied.
GEL312Electric Power Systems
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL211
This course introduces the concepts of sinusoidal steady-state analysis. Then, a frequency analysis of RLC resonant circuits is performed. For balanced three-phase electric circuit analysis, current, voltage, and power, as well as power factor compensation, are calculated. The Per-Unit System and harmonics in Three-Phase Systems are also explained. Then, special cases of unbalanced three-phase electric circuits are studied with the method of symmetrical components. Finally, an overview of magnetic theory is presented in order to explain the single-phase transformer and to calculate the elements of its electrical model.
GEL373Electric Power Systems Laboratory
1 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL312
The course introduces first PSim software, then the RLC resonant circuits. Single-phase circuits are implemented: currents, voltages, powers, power factors are measured and simulated. Boucherot Theorem and power factor compensation are applied. Balanced three-phase circuits are then analyzed and simulated along with the Two-Wattmeter method and Delta-To-Wye transformation. Unbalanced three-phase circuits are also studied, measured and simulated with PSIM software. Determination of the elements of the equivalent circuit model of a single-phase transformer is also applied.
GEL440Electrical Installation Design
2 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL340 And GEL312
This course is an initiation to electric design. The students will be introduced to the basic electric systems installed in a building: lighting, power, earthing, lightning protection. By the end of the course, the students will be able to implement these systems in a typical apartment and/or office area.
GEL441Electrical Instrumentation Design
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL314 And GEL313
The aim of this course is to provide working engineers with the necessary skills and knowledge relevant to the process control and instrumentation industry. The students will be able to understand a whole acquisition system, and be able to design a process industry control from the sensor to the actuator.
GEL475Electrical Instrumentation Design Lab
1 credits
This laboratory introduces the properties of different sensors. Students will learn to use a computer as a measuring instrument for physical quantities such as light, temperature and others. Students will first learn to use LabView as a graphical programming tool. Then, the data acquisition board is introduced. Once familiar with LabView and the acquisition board, students will develop multiple acquisition and monitoring applications in order to measure different physical quantities.
GEL313Electronics
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL211
This course begins with an introduction of the physics of semiconductors and of the p-type and n-type semiconductors. Then, we introduce the PN junction, the diode, the Zener diode, their equivalent electrical models and their applications (rectifying circuits, limiting and clamping circuits, voltage regulators, etc.). The second part of this course treats the bipolar transistors in both NPN and PNP configurations. We define the different functioning modes (blocked, linear and saturated) and then we study the DC aspect of these transistors considering different biasing circuits. Afterwards, we do an AC analysis of the BJT amplifier circuits studying the small signal models, the current gain, the voltage gain, the input and output impedances. We finally study all three amplification configurations in common base, common emitter and common collector as well as in multi-stage amplifiers. The last part of this course addresses the subject of MOSFET transistors (the p-channel and the n-channel, depletion-type and enrichment-type), defining different functioning modes and their corresponding models in DC and in small signals.
GEL371Electronics Lab
1 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL271
First, we remind the students of the measuring devices and we introduce Multisim software. Then, students study the characteristics of different types of diodes and circuits. The characteristics of the bipolar junction transistor and the phototransistor are elaborated as well as the characteristics of the FET and MOSFET. Different configurations of transistor-based circuits are also analyzed. The work is simulated with Multisim and an electronic project ends the course.
GEL596Final Project I
1 credits
This course pushes the student to demonstrate his readiness to start his career as a professional engineer by undertaking an investigation of a capstone design project relevant to the profession and by appraising its practical experience.
The capstone design project will give the student the opportunity to marshal the relevant knowledge and skills from various courses and laboratories of the program and apply them in order to propose or develop a proposal of an approved design project and then produce a report of professional standard detailing the steps of achieving the proposed project.
GEL597Final Project II
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL596
This course pushes the student to demonstrate his readiness to start his career as a professional engineer by undertaking an investigation of a capstone design project relevant to the profession and by appraising its practical experience.
The capstone design project will give the student the opportunity to marshal the relevant knowledge and skills from various courses and laboratories of the program and apply them in order to propose or develop a proposal of an approved design project and then produce a report of professional standard detailing the steps of achieving the proposed project
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GEL531Generation and Transport of Electrical Energy
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL455
This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamental principles of the electric energy production and distribution. Energy production is treated at first. Several types of power stations are presented and compared. The energy transmission lines and distribution systems are studied next along with a review of power transformers and the per-unit system.
GEL480Internship I
1 credits
In order to register for this course, the students first spend a minimum of two months experience in the industry or a company and live a real experience in the field of practice that they have chosen. Afterwards, the students present their “job” and what they learned from it in a well-structured and well-written scientific report.
GEL581Internship II
1 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL596
In order to register for this course, the students first spend a minimum of two months experience in the industry or a company and live a real practical experience in the field of practice that they have chosen. Afterwards, the students present their “job” and what they learned from it in a well-structured and well-written scientific report.
GIN221Introduction to Programming
3 credits
This introductory course in programming enables engineering students to learn the methods of rigorous software development solutions in the object-oriented paradigm. The course is supplemented by laboratory sessions for the application of programming concepts studied in the Eclipse integrated development environment.
GEL425Linear Control Systems
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEN428
This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamental principles of the control of dynamical systems. It covers the following topics: Linear system modelling (electrical systems, mechanical systems, electro-mechanical systems), transfer function and state space modelling; time response of first order and second order linear systems and error calculation; Frequency response, Bode and Nichols diagrams, Nyquist diagram; System stability technics (Routh, Nyquist, placement of poles and zeros of the closed loop); Root locus analysis; System behaviour in frequency domain (phase and gain margins, robustness); Correction of linear systems, P, PI, PD and PID corrections; lead and lag correctors, correction via state space.
GEL477Linear Control Systems Lab for Electrical Engineers
1 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL425
The main objective of this lab is to experiment different topics given in the linear control system course. A main attention is given to the modelling of electrical systems and electromechanical systems. Matlab, Simulink, and specific hardware are used for implementation. Also, some new topics are introduced as the PID tuning. This lab consists too of an introduction to mechatronics systems.
GEL311Logic Design
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GIN221
This course introduces the circuits composed of elements used for basic logical operations. These circuits are the basis for digital systems. The course also focuses on reasoning methods that allow the analysis or synthesis of logical systems that are combinatorial or sequential. It enables students to realize the importance of concepts related to logic circuits in the fields of information technology, telecommunications, industrial control, and other areas.
GEL558Microcontrollers
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL445
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to microcontroller families: Motorola, Intel, Microchip. We will be studying the internal resources and programming of Microchip PIC microcontrollers, as well as developing multiple practical applications.
GEL575Microcontrollers Lab
1 credits
The main objective of this course is to apply different microcontroller topics and peripherals, introduced using the C language, physically. To do so, the PIC24FJ256DA210 Development Board is used along with the MPLAB program to build and make the program. Software Debugging using the ICD3 is also applied.
GEL445Microprocessors
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL314
This course introduces basic computer architecture and assembly language programming. The Intel 8088 and 8086 microprocessors are considered as a practical example. After describing the software architecture of the microprocessor, the instruction set (assembly language), addressing modes and machine language are then presented. Input/output types and interfaces are then discussed. Interrupts are explained in the last part.
GEL474Microprocessors Laboratory
1 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL445
The aim of this lab is the practical application of assembly language to program a microprocessor with hardware interfacing. Students begin by exploring the logical architecture of the Intel 8086 processor using the development board and the corresponding software tool and code compiler. Physical architecture is then explored, while interfacing the processor with different Inputs/Outputs using the associated development board.
GEL420Nonlinear Electronics
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL313
Students will learn about: operational amplifiers (ideal and real models, linear operation (op-amp) and nonlinear operation (comparator, circuit Hysteresis, etc.)); function generators (square wave and triangular wave generator); sinusoidal oscillator circuits (LC and RC) and Phase Locked Loop (PLL) circuits; and filters design (low-pass, high-pass, band pass and stop band) .
GEL472Nonlinear Electronics Lab
1 credits
We introduce first the linear and non-linear operational amplifiers and we calculate the offset voltage and offset current. Then we implement different types of op amp circuits and we thoroughly study low pass, high pass, band pass and stop pass active filters of different orders. Many other applications are implemented like log and anti-log circuits, comparators, Schmitt trigger, stable and astable multivibrators, oscillators and the Phase-Locked Loop (PLL).
GEL421Power Electronics
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL312 And GEL420
Many devices require the use of electrical energy in various forms, hence the need for electrical power converters. After a short introduction to power electronics, students will be given reminders of periodic non-sinusoidal signals and basic electronic components (diodes, transistors, thyristors). The recovery phase/three phase controlled/uncontrolled is then presented in detail with capacitive and inductive filtering. In addition, different types of converters are studied: converters AC/DC (rectifiers), DC/AC (UPS), AC/AC (dimmers) and DC/DC (choppers). There will also be discussions of the desired outputs of these circuits as well as undesired components such as harmonics and ripple.
GEL470Power Electronics Laboratory
1 credits
Many devices require the use of electrical energy in various forms, hence the need for electrical power converters. Different types of converters are studied in practice on Didalab boards, including converters AC/DC (rectifiers), DC/AC (UPS), AC/AC (dimmers) and DC/DC (choppers). There will also be discussions related to the desired outputs of these circuits as well as undesired components such as harmonics and ripple.
GEN499Seminars and Conferences
Each semester, the Faculty of Engineering organizes several seminars and conferences in which leading figures in the professional and academic world target future engineers with a speech presenting scientific, technical, and/or industrial topics, etc. and showing them the various aspects of the engineering profession.
GRT410Signals and Systems
3 credits | Pre-requisite: GEN350
This course considers continuous and discrete-time signals and systems. System modeling and analysis in time and frequency domains are studied. Covered topics include LTI systems and convolution, Fourier series, Fourier transform (continuous, DTFT, DFT, FFT), analog to digital conversion, the sampling theorem, Z-transform, correlations and spectral densities.
GEL340Technical drawing and computer aided design
1 credits | Pre-requisite: GEL211
The objective of these practical workshops is to initiate the students in the use of AutoCAD software. At first students learn the fundamental operations that are sufficient to achieve technical drawings in 2D. The students are initiated thereafter in AutoCAD Electrical with the objective of realization of projects in electrical engineering. We insist on the tools and the available modules (management of project, insertion of block of components, realization of report) permitting a fast realization of projects and plans of electric facilities.