Communication Systems Communication Systems Engineering Program Specifications A-Basic Information

University: Ain Shams
Faculty: Engineering
Department: Communication Systems Engineering
Communication Systems Engineering Program Specifications

A- Basic Information
1- Program title: Communication Systems Engineering Program
2- Program type: Single Double Multiple
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3- Department (s): Communication Systems Engineering Program
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4- Coordinator: Dr. Sameh Ibrahim
5- External evaluator(s): NA
6- Last date of program specifications approval: 27/11/2012.
B- Professional Information
1- Program aims
By successfully completing the Communication Systems Engineering program of the
faculty of engineering at Ain Shams University, the graduate will be able to:
 Apply of knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering principles.

 Encompass the needed engineering design skills in communication engineering.
 Have the required skill to perform laboratory and field experiments and interpret their
results.
 Solve engineering problems practically encountered in his work-place.
 Possess good oral and written communication skills.
 Function effectively as an individual or as a member of a multi-disciplinary
professional team.
 Possess a firm understanding of engineering ethical, legal and professional
responsibilities.
 Appreciate the need for and have the ability to engage in life-long learning experience
as an engineer.
 Improve the student practical skills in handling and dealing with electronics and
communication technology including the fabrication, characterization and installation
of components, devices, and systems
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2- Intended learning outcomes (ILO’s)
A- Knowledge and Understanding

The graduates of the Communication Systems Engineering program should be able
to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of:
A1 Concepts and theories of mathematics, chemistry, graphics and electronic

engineering systems.
A2 Basics of information and communication technology (ICT)
A3 Characteristics of engineering materials used in electronic circuits and

components.
A4 Principles of design of electronic circuits and components.
A5 Methodologies of solving engineering problems, data collection and

interpretation
A6 Quality assurance systems, codes of practice and standards, health
and safety requirements and environmental issues.
A7 Business and management principles relevant to engineering.
A8 Current engineering technologies related to communication systems.
A9 Topics related to humanitarian interests and moral issues.
A10 Technical language and report writing.
A11 Professional ethics and impacts of engineering solutions on society

and environment.
A12 Contemporary engineering topics.
A13 Analysis of signal processing
A14 Coding and decoding techniques.
A15 Basics of electromagnetism, wave propagation and Transmission

lines for communication systems.
A16 Microwave and optoelectronic components and systems for
transmission and reception.
A17 Electronic, microwave, and optical measurements and
instrumentations.
A18 Engineering systems description, analysis and control.
A19 Basics of Communication systems and networks.
A20 Basics of programming and software development
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B- Intellectual Skills
The graduates of the Communication Systems Engineering program should be
able to:
B1 Select appropriate mathematical and computer-based methods for modeling
and analyzing communication systems problems
B2 Select appropriate solutions for communication systems problems based on
analytical thinking.
B3 Think in a creative and innovative way in problem solving and design.
B4 Combine, exchange, and assess different ideas, views, and knowledge from
a range of sources.
B5 Assess and evaluate the characteristics and performance of electronic

components, systems and processes.
B6 Investigate the failure of electronic components, systems, and processes.
B7 Solve industrial problems, often on the basis of limited and possibly

contradicting information.
B8 Select and appraise appropriate ICT tools to a variety of engineering

problems.
B9 Judge engineering decisions considering balanced costs, benefits, safety,
quality, reliability, and environmental impact.
B10 Incorporate economic, societal, environmental dimensions and risk
management in design.
B11 Analyze results of numerical models and assess their limitations.
B12 Create systematic and methodic approaches when dealing with new and
advancing technology.
B13 Develop analytical models for engineering problems
B14 Develop innovative solutions for the practical industrial problems.
B15 Synthesis and integrate electronic systems for certain specific function
using the right equipment.
B16 Analyze the performance of digital and analog communication, mobile
communication, coding, and decoding systems.
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C- Professional and Practical Skills
able to:
C1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, information technology, design,
business context and engineering practice integrally to solve
communication systems problems.
C2 Professionally merge the communication systems knowledge,
understanding, and feedback to improve design, products and/or services.
C3 Create and/or re-design a process, component or system, and carry out
specialized communication systems designs.
C4 Practice the neatness and aesthetics in communication systems design and
approach.
C5 Use computational facilities and techniques, measuring instruments,
workshops and laboratory equipment to design experiments, collect,
analyze and interpret results.
C6 Use a wide range of analytical tools, techniques, equipment, and software
packages pertaining to the discipline and develop required computer
programs.
C7 Apply numerical modeling methods to communication systems problems.
C8 Apply safe systems at work and observe the appropriate steps to manage
risks.
C9 Demonstrate basic organizational and project management skills.
C10 Apply quality assurance procedures and follow communication systems

codes and standards.
C11 Exchange knowledge and skills with communication systems engineering
community and industry.
C12 Prepare and present technical reports.
C13 Apply appropriate mathematical methods or IT tools.
C14 Use relevant laboratory equipment and analyze the results correctly.
C15 Use the standard tools to maintain and repair almost all types of electronic
systems .
C16 Identify appropriate specifications for required devices.
C17 Apply computer programming for the design and diagnostics of digital and
analog communication, mobile communication, coding, and decoding
systems.
C18 Prepare appropriate tools to measure system performance.
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D- General and Transferable Skills
able to:
D1 Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary team.
D2 Work in stressful environment and within constraints.
D3 Communicate effectively.
D4 Demonstrate efficient IT capabilities.
D5 Lead and motivate individuals
D6 Effectively manage tasks, time, and resources
D7 Search for information and engage in life-long self learning discipline.
D8 Acquire entrepreneurial skills.
D9 Refer to relevant literatures.
3- Academic standards
The references for standards considered in the development of this program were the National
Academic Reference Standards (NARS), August 2009 ( as a minimum standards) prepared by
the engineering education sector of the supreme council of universities in Egypt and those of the
American Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
4- Reference Marks:
Not Applicable.
5- Curriculum Structure and Contents
5.a- Program duration: 5 years

5.b- Program structure:
i- No. of hours per week: See Study Plan.
ii- No. of credit hours: ----- ---
Compulsory Elective Optional

153 27 -----------
iii-No. of credit hours of basic sciences courses: No.45 25%

iv- No. of credit hours of courses of social: No. 18 10%
sciences and humanities
v- No. of credit hours of specialized courses: No.21 11.7%
vi- No. of credit hours of other courses: No.96 53.3 %
vii- Practical/Field Training: Not Obligatory No.--- --- %
5.c.-Program Levels:
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Level Class
1 Freshman
2 Sophomore
3 Pre-Junior
4 Junior
5 Senior
5.d- Program Courses:-
STUDY PLAN
1st Year
Credit Weekly Hours

Code Course Title Prerequisite
Hours Lec. Tut. Lab
Fall Semester (Term 1)
EMAT 110 Calculus for Engineering I 3 3 2 --
ECHM 110 General Chemistry for Engineering 3 2 2 2
EPHS 110 Engineering Mechanics I،Statics 3 3 2 --
ENGR 110 Engineering Design & Graphics 4 3 4 --
ENGR 111 Engineering Profession, Practice & 2 2 2 --
Responsibilities
HUMN 110 English Language 3 2 -- 2
Total Hours 18 15 12 4
Spring Semester (Term 2)
EMAT 120 Calculus for Engineering II 3 3 2 -- EMAT 110
EMAT 121 Linear Algebra 3 3 2 --
EPHS 120 Engineering Mechanics II Dynamics 3 3 2 -- EMAT 110
and EPHS
110
EPHS 121 Waves, Electricity & Magnetic Fields 3 2 2 2
ENGR 120 Engineering Computation 3 2 2 2
HUMN 120 Technical Writing and Communication 3 3 2 --
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2ND YEAR
Credit Weekly Hours
Hours Lec. Tut. Lab
EMAT 230 Calculus for Engineering III 3 3 2 -- EMAT 120
Differential Equations & Partial EMAT 120
EMAT 231 3 3 2 --
Differential Equations
ENGR 230 Structures and Properties of 3 2 2 2 ECHM 110,
Materials EPHS 121
HUMN 240 Engineering Economy 3 3 2 -- --
COMM 230 Electronic Technology 2 2 2 -- --
EPHS 230 Optical and Thermal Physics 2 3 2 2 EMAT 120
Statistics & Probability for
EMAT 240 3 3 2 -- EMAT 230
Engineering
COMM 240 Computer Programming 3 3 2 -- ENGR120
Electrostatics and Magneto EMAT 230
COMM 241 3 3 2 --
statics
EMAT 350 Numerical Techniques 3 3 2 -- EMAT 231,
EMAT121
COMM 242 Electrical Circuits 3 2 2 2 EMAT 230
Compl. and Special Funtions and EMAT230
EMAT 232 4 3 2 --
Fourier
3RD YEAR
Credit Weekly Hours
Hours Lec. Tut. Lab
EPHS 240 Modern physics and Quantum 3 3 2 -- EMAT 231,

Mechanics EMAT 240
COMM 350 Signals and Systems 4 2 2 2 EMAT 240
COMM 351 Electronic Materials 3 3 2 -- COMM230
COMM 352 Electromagnetic Fields 3 3 2 -- COMM 241
COMM 353 Logic Design 3 3 2 -- COMM 242
ENGR 360 Thermodynamics 3 3 2 ، EMAT 231
HUMN xxx Free Elective 3 3 --
COMM 360 Solid State Electronic Devices 3 3 2 -- COMM 230
COMM 361 Electronic Circuits 3 3 2 -- COMM 242
COMM 362 Waves and Transmission Lines 3 2 2 2 COMM 352
COMM 363 Computer Architecture 3 3 2 -- --
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COMM 364 Electronic Measurements 2 -- ، 4 COMM 353
4TH YEAR
Credit Weekly Hours
Hours Lec. Tut. Lab
COMM 41x Technical Elective (1) 3 2 2 2 --
COMM 353,
COMM 471 Digital Circuit Design 3 2 2 2
COMM 361
COMM 42x Technical Elective (2) 3 3 2 -- --
COMM 473 Analog Communication 3 2 2 2 COMM 350,
Systems COMM 360
COMM 470 Digital Signal Processing 3 3 2 -- COMM 350
HUMN xxx Free Elective 3 3 -- --
COMM 481 Communication Networks 3 3 2 -- COMM 473
COMM 43x Technical Elective (3) 3 2 2 2 --
COMM 482 Control Systems 3 2 2 2 COMM 350
Impact of Technology on --
HUMN 480 3 3 -- --
Society
COMM 483 Digital Communications 3 2 2 2 COMM 473
Technical Electives 1 and 2
COMM 411 Antenna Engineering and Propagation (tracks 1 and 3)

(Prerequisite: COMM 362)
COMM 421 Analog Circuits (Prerequisite: COMM 360, COMM 361)
COMM 441 Optoelectronic devices (Prerequisite: COMM 351, COMM 360)

COMM 412 Acoustics (Prerequisite: COMM 411)
COMM 422 VLSI Design (Prerequisite: COMM 471)
COMM 432 Microwave Circuits (Prerequisite: COMM 362)
COMM 451 Statistical Signal Processing
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5TH YEAR
Credit Weekly Hours

Hours Lec. Tut. Lab
COMM 591 Computer Networks 3 3 2 -- COMM 482
COMM 592 Quality Engineering 3 3 2 --
COMM 593 Project (1) 3 1 -- 4 --
COMM 598 Project Management 3 3 2 ،

COMM 594 Project (2) 6 2 -- 8 --
COMM 595 Information Theory and 3 3 2 -- COMM 483
Coding
COMM 596 Industrial Accounting 3 3 2 -- --
COMM 597 Introduction to Decision 3 3 2 --
Analysis
COMM 513 Wireless and Mobile Communications (Prerequisite: COMM 411, COMM
483)
COMM 514 Satellite Communications (Prerequisite: COMM 411, COMM 483)
COMM 523 CAD for Digital Circuits (Prerequisite: COMM 422)
COMM 524 Analog Integrated Circuit Design (Prerequisite: COMM 421, COMM 422)
COMM 533 Microwave Devices (Prerequisite: COMM 432)
COMM 542 Optical Communication Systems (Prerequisite: COMM 441)
COMM 552 Image Processing (Prerequisite: COMM 451)
Technical Elective 7
COMM 515 Network Security (Prerequisite: COMM 591)
COMM 525 RF Circuit Design (Prerequisite: COMM 421)
COMM 526 Embedded System Design (Prerequisite: COMM 523)
COMM 527 Distributed Systems (Prerequisite: COMM 471)
COMM 534 Microwave Measurements (Prerequisite: COMM 533)
COMM 543 Integrated Optics and Optical MEMS (Prerequisite: COMM 542)
COMM 553 Audio and Video Encoding (Prerequisite: COMM 552)
COMM 554 Multimedia Engineering (Prerequisite: COMM 552)
6- Course Contents:-
Refer to course specifications.
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7- Program Admission Requirements:-
 Students with High Schools Diploma (Thanaweya Ammaa and/or equivalent

diplomas) may apply for admission/enrolment in the Credit Hours Engineering
Programs after being accepted in the Faculty of Engineering (ASU) based on the rules
yearly set by the Higher Council of Universities.
 The Credit Hours Engineering Program Council sets the rules of admitting students to
the programs considering the student requests and basic egalitarianism principle.
 The Credit Hours Engineering Program Council may assign basic engineering and/or
science courses (maximum two courses) to the student as an admission prerequisite.
The courses are counted as zero credit courses and are not included in the GPA of the
students. The Council will set the policy/procedures for assigning these zero credit
courses.
Student Transfer to and from the Credit Hours Programs

 The Program Council sets the terms for students transfer to and from the credit hours
program considering all the terms set by the Higher Council of Universities.
 Student may transfer from the credit hours programs to the traditional programs
provided that he/she did not complete more than 108 credit hours. A maximum of
50% of his/her courses will be transferred to the traditional programs after performing
course equivalency on these courses with the corresponding courses in the traditional
programs.
 The following table is adopted in transferring credit between the credit hours programs
and the traditional programs:
Grade Percentage points Grade
Distinction 95% and higher 4.00 A
90% to less than 95% 3.70 A،
85% to less than 90% 3.30 B+
Very 80% to less than 85% 3.00 B
Good 75% to less than 80% 2.70 B،
Good 70% to less than 75% 2.30 C+
65% to less than 70% 2.00 C
Pass 60% to less than 65% 1.7 C،
55% to less than 60% 1.3 D+
50% to less than 55% 1.0 D
Fail less than 50% 0.0 F
Program System
 The Programs follow the credit hours system: Once credit hour is generally equivalent
to a one hour weekly lecture (theoretical) or two hours weekly Lab work.
 All offerings in all courses of the Credit Hours Engineering Programs are performed
in English. The student level in English is checked by the College via a placement test.
If the student did not achieve the required score in this test, he/she must enrol in the
English Language Course offered among the Humanities courses.
Term Duration and Enrolment/Registration Time

 The academic year is composed of three semesters
o Fall Semester: starts around the 3rd week of September and lasts for 15
weeks.
o Spring Semester: starts around the second week of February and lasts for
15 weeks
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o Summer Semester: starts in July and lasts for 6 weeks.
 Enrolment in the programs starts two weeks before the Fall Semester starts after
fluffing all the programs requirements as set by the Program Administration Council.
 Registration for any semester takes place within two weeks before the starting day of
the semester. Registration is not final till the full tuition fees are paid.
 Registering courses within the Summer Semester is optional.
Registration Terms
 A student may register for a maximum of 18 credit hours in the Fall or the Spring
Semesters and a maximum of 8 credit hours (maximum two courses) in the Summer
Semester.
 Students listed on the Dean’s List (GPA 3.6 and higher) may register in 21 credit
hours in the Fall or the Spring Semesters.
 Students on probation (GPA less than 2.0) cannot register in more than 12 credit hours
per semester.
Registration Procedures
 Student register in every semester after fulfilling the registration terms (Article 47).
Students must consult his Academic Advisor before registering in any semester.
Registration should be completed within the dates specified in Article 44 and
announced every semester by the Programs Council. Registration is not approved till
the student pays the full tuition fee.
 Late registration is not approved unless there is a vacancy in the courses. Late
registration fee may apply, in addition to the normal tuition fee.
 Students may not register in any course without fulfilling all its pre،requisites.
 Students may register as an audit in any course provided that there is a vacancy in this
course after registering all regular students. Auditing a course does not give any credit
to the student.
Add/Drop courses and/or Withdraw Terms
 Students may add and drop courses in the first two weeks of Fall/Spring Semesters
and the first week of the Summer Semester. Add/Drop course(s) should not violate the
minimum and maximum number of credit hours registered per semester.
 Student may withdraw from any course within the first 8 weeks of the semester (first
four weeks for the Summer Semester). Tuition fee will not be refunded to the students
in such circumstances. The student gets a W،grade in this course and must repeat it in
a following semester and re،pay its tuition fee.
 Student who wants to withdraw from a whole semester should submit a request to and
get an approval from the program administration. This request should be signed by the
student Academic Advisor. The student will repeat all the courses from which he/she
withdraws in a following semester after re،paying the tuition fee.
 The student who fails any course must repeat this course and re،pay the tuition fee.
Passing Courses
 A student must get a minimum D Grade in order to pass a course that is not a
pre،requisite to any other course.
 A student must get a minimum C– Grade in order to pass a course that is pre،requisite
to any other course.
 If a student gets a grade which is less than the ones specified above, he/she must
repeat the course (full attendance and performing all activities including
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examinations) to fulfil its minimum required grade. The maximum grade which the
student gets after repeating a course is C.
 A student may repeat a course in which he/she gets a D،grade to improve his GPA.
The student may repeat up to 5 courses with a maximum of 15 credit hours. The
maximum grade a student gets in any repeated course is C.
Academic Warning
 A student gets an academic warning his/her cumulative GPA at a semester is less
than 2.0. In such case, he/she will not be allowed to register in more than 12 credit
hours in the following semester(s) till he/she revokes the academic warning.
 A student who gets 3 consecutive warnings (fails to raise his GPA to 2.0 or above in 3
successive semesters) will be expelled from the credit hours programs.
Grades of the Credit Hours Programs Courses

 The points of the credit hours programs courses are evaluated as follows:
Grade Points Percentage
A 4.00 95% and higher
A- 3.70 90% to less than 95%
B+ 3.30 85% to less than 90%
B 3.00 80% to less than 85%
B- 2.70 75% to less than 80%
C+ 2.30 70% to less than 75%
C 2.00 65% to less than 70%
C، 1.7 60% to less than 65%
D+ 1.3 55% to less than 60%
D 1.0 50% to less than 55%
F 0.0 less than 50%
W 0.0 Withdraw within the specified
dates
Grades of Non،Credit Courses

 Courses registered as audit courses will have the following grades:
Grade Points Course
AU 0.0 Audit Course
 Grades for any additional course that a student may register in, which he/she is only
required to pass and is not included in the required courses of the program are:
Grade Points Course Grade
P 0.0 Pass
F 0.0 Fail
W 0.0 Withdraw
Student Status
 Student is transferred from one level to another after completing 20% of the
graduation requirements without specifying the courses type or level. This defines the
status of the student within the College of Engineering.
Student Evaluation
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 Every course will have a written final examination at the end of the semester. The
final examination’s grade should constitute a minimum of 40% of the total course
grade with the exception of the graduation project.
 Student must attend at least 75% of the course to be able to attend the final
examination and pass the course.
 Student fails the course if he/she does not fulfil the passing courses or does not attend
the final examination without submitting an accepted justification to the Program
Council.
Calculation of the Grade Point Average GPA
 Course’s points achieved by the students = number of credit hours of this course X the
course grade points (article 56).
 In any semester, the total points achieved by the student = the sum of the courses
points students achieved in this semester.
 The Semester GPA = the total points achieved by the student in his/her courses of this
semester divided by the total number of credit hours of these courses.
 The Cumulative GPA at the end of any semester = the total points achieved by the
student in all his/her courses up to this semester divided by the total number of credit
hours of these courses.
 The Cumulative Graduation GPA (after the student passes all the required courses
for graduation) = the total points achieved by the student in all his/her courses divided
by the total number of credit hours of these courses. Student will not graduate till
he/she achieves a minimum Cumulative Graduation GPA of 2.0.
 Student transcript should contain all the courses registered by the student throughout
his program including those he/she failed in or withdraw from.
Dean’s List, Honour Degree and Programs’ Merits

 Student who achieves a Cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher after any semester and did
not fail any course throughout his/her course of study is included in the Dean’s List of
the following semester. He/she is entitled for fee remission (Programs’ Merits) in the
following semester. The fee remission percentage is dependent on the student’s GPA
as set by the Program Administration Council.
 Student who keeps a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher in every semester all through
his course of study and does not fail any course, graduates with an Honour Degree
which is documents in his graduation certificate.
The top 30 students in Thanawaya Amaa who enrolled in the credit hours program are
fully exempted from paying any tuition fee in their first semester. To maintain this
exemption in the following semesters, the student should maintain a cumulative GPA of
3.9 or higher in every semester
8- Regulations for Progression and Program Completion:-
 To obtain the Bachelor of Science Degree in Materials Engineering, student must

successfully complete 180 credit hours. The minimum graduation GPA in all program
is 2.0.
 A graduation project is an essential part of the program requirements for graduation.
The graduation project may be completed over two semesters, as per the program’s
curriculum.
 Students must perform Co،op summer training for a minimum of 8 weeks. The
summer training may be continuous in one summer semester or divided over two
semesters. Training must be performed in an industrial facilities related to the student
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program under the direct supervision of the student academic advisor. The student
must submit a detailed report approved by his program director after completing his
Co،op training according to Article 49.
 An entrance English language exam is mandatory for all students. Passing the exam
will allow students to take the ‘Technical Writing and Communications’ course. Not
passing the exam will necessitate that students take the English Language course and
have to pass it without adding its credit to the GPA.
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Program Courses ILOs
CODE COURSE A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A17 A18 A19 A20 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 C17 C18 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9
HUMN 110 English Language X X X X X X X X
ECHM 110 General Chemistry for Engineering X X X X X X X X
EMAT 110 Calculus for Engineering I X X X X X X X X
EPHS 110 Engineering Mechanics I،Statics X X X X X
ENGR 110 Engineering Design & Graphics X X X X X
ENGR 111 Engineering Profession, Practice & Responsibilities X X X X X X X X X X X X
ENGR 120 Engineering Computation X X X X X X X X X X X X X
EPHS 120 Engineering Mechanics II Dynamics X X X X X
EPHS 121 Waves, Electricity & Magnetic Fields X X X X X X X X X X
EMAT 120 Calculus for Engineering II X X X X X X X X
EMAT 121 Linear Algebra X X X X X X X
HUMN 120 Technical Writing and Communication X X X X X X X X X
ENGR 230 Structures and Properties of Materials X X X X X X X X
EMAT 230 Calculus for Engineering III X X X X X X X X
EPHS 230 Optical and Thermal Physics X X X X X X X X
COMM 230 Electronic Technology X X X X X X X X
HUMN 240 Engineering Economy X X X X X X X X X
EMAT 231 Differential Equations & Partial Differential Equations X X X X X X X
EMAT 240 Statistics & Probability for Engineering X X X X X X X X X
EMAT 232 Complex and Special functions and Fourier Analysis X X X X X
EMAT 350 Numerical Techniques X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 240 Computer Programming X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 241 Electrostatics and Magneto Statics X X X X X
COMM 242 Electrical Circuits X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
EPHS 240 Modern Physics and Quantum Mechanics X X X X X X X X X
COMM 350 Signals and Systems X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 351 Electronic Materials X X X X X X
COMM 352 Electromagnetic Fields X X X X X X X X
COMM 353 Logic Design X X X X X X X X X X X X
ENGR 360 Thermodynamics X X X X X
COMM 360 Solid State Electronic Devices X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 361 Electronic Circuits X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 362 Waves and Transmission Lines X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 364 Electronic Measurements X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 470 Digital Signal Processing X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 471 Digital Circuit Design X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 473 Analog Communication Systems X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 363 Computer Architecture X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 481 Communication Networks X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 482 Control systems X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 483 Digital Communications X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 591 Computer Networks X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 592 Quality Engineering X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 593 Project (1) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 598 Project Management X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 594 Project (2) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 595 Information Theory and Coding X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 596 Industrial Accounting X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 597 Introduction to Decision Analysis X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 411 Antenna Engineering and Propagation X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 421 Analog Circuits X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 441 Optoelectronic Devices X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 552 Image Processing X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 514 Satellite Communications X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 526 Embedded System Design X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 432 Microwave Circuits X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 542 Optical Communication Systems X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 553 Audio and Video Encoding X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 513 Wireless and Mobile Communications X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 524 Analog Integrated Circuit Design X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 422 VLSI Design X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 533 Microwave Devices X X X X X X X X X
COMM 543 Integrated Optics and Optical MEMS X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 554 Multimedia Engineering X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 412 Acoustics X X X X X X X X X
COMM 515 Network Security X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 525 RF Circuit Design X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 527 Distributed Systems X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 523 CAD for Digital Circuits X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 534 Microwave Measurements X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
COMM 451 Statistical Signal Processing X X X X X X X X X X X X
HUMN 111 German Language X X X X X X X X
HUMN 360 Engineering Law X X X X X X X X X X X
HUMN 361 Introduction to Marketing X X X X X X X X X X
HUMN 362 Engineering Management X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
HUMN 363 Health and Wellness X X X X X X X X X
HUMN 364 Human Resources Management X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
HUMN 480 Impact of Technology on Society X X X X X X X X
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Course specifications of
Calculus For Engineering I –EMAT 110 Fall 2012
University: Ain Shams Faculty: Engineering

Program on which the course is given: All Programs
Major or minor element of program : N.A.
Department offering the program : All Engineering Programs
Department Teaching the course: Physics and Engineering Mathematics
Academic year/ Level: level 1, Summer semester
Date of specification approval: 8/9/2013
Title: Calculus For Engineering I Code:

PHM012
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3

Tutorial : 2 Practical: 0
Total: 5
1- Overall aims of course
• Introducing the basic techniques of "Calculus" the richer methodology of advanced mathematics.
• Providing the student with a solid foundation in one-variable differential calculus. It covers limit of one-
variable functions, continuity and differentiability. All the standard basic techniques, theorems and basic
applications are covered as well.
• Allowing the student to be aware of the most familiar mathematical rules, techniques, and formulas and like.
He must be able to combine the pre-studied elementary notations of classical mathematics with the more
powerful concept of a limiting process needed in the modern development of science and engineering which
require deducing and applying still more complicated laws to solve some complicated problems and perform
extensive calculations.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
• Deal with the basic advanced mathematics.

• Perform basic process of Calculus.
• Study some mathematical rules, techniques and formulas developed in connection with the demands of natural
science (physics, mechanics, engineering science etc).
• Know and understand the basic principles of higher mathematics and be able to apply them to concrete
problems.
1
Course Coordinator: Prof. Salwa Ishak
Head of Department:
Date: 8/1/2012 EMAT 110

2- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)
Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:
a. Knowledge and understanding

a1- Classify all types of algebraic and some transcendental functions.
a2- Locate the graphs of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions.
a3- Understand the basic and advanced principles of limits, continuity, differentiation and
integration of many real functions.
a4- Know the most familiar differentiation techniques, chain rule, implicit and logarithmic
differentiation.
a5- Identify some applications of derivatives, extrema of functions, curve sketching and
related rates.
a6- Recognize the basic concept of anti-derivatives and some basic integration rules.
b. Intellectual skills
b1- Discriminate between different types of real functions and process.
b2- Process logical mathematical thinking and analyzing.
b3- Analyze and solve some engineering mathematical problems and performing
extensive calculations.
c. Professional and practical skills

c1- Use of limits, differentiation techniques and integration rules.
c2- Implement and develop still more complicated laws to solve some complicated
concrete problems.
c3- Design and perform extensive calculations.
d. General and transferable skills

d1- Work and deal with the basic advanced engineering mathematics.
d2- Use and find information independently through reading some other text books with
related course topics.
d3- Develop realistic solutions for work problems through analysis the given data.
Head of Department:
Date: 8/1/2012 EMAT 110

3- Contents
Lecture
No Course Content Tutorial Total
(hours)
Course overview; ways of representing Functions

1 3* 2 2* 2 10
and their graphs
2 The limit of a function. 3* 2 2* 2 10
3 Derivatives of Trigonometric functions. 3* 2 2* 2 10
4 Implicit differentiation and the Chain Rule. 3* 2 2* 2 10
5 Horizontal asymptotes. 3* 1 2* 1 5
6 Definite Integrals. 3* 3 2* 3 15
7 Indefinite Integrals and Substitution Rule. 3* 3 2* 3 15
Total 45 30 75
Head of Department:
Date: 8/1/2012 EMAT 110

4- Assessment schedule
Assessment method No Description Week No Weight (%)
Assignments Assignment 1 –5 1-7 20
Quiz Quiz 1 1 5
Written Exam Mid Term 1 3 15
Quiz Quiz 2 4 5
Written Exam Final Term Exam 8 40
Total 100 %
5- List of references
a. Essential books (text books)
James Stewart., " Calculus ", Six Edition, 2004, International student edition,
ISBN 007-124429-8.
Recommended books
Kreyszig E., " Advanced Engineering Mathematics ", 9th Edition, 2006, John Wiley & Sons,
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-72897-9 ISBN10: 0-471-72897-7.
b. Periodicals, Web sites, … etc

- ---- ---- ----
6- Facilities required for teaching and learning
• Blackboard in lectures
• Data-Shows in some lectures
Head of Department:
Date: 8/1/2012 EMAT 110

Course Content/ILO Matrix
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Course overview; ways of

representing Functions and their
graphs
The limit of a function.
Derivatives of Trigonometric
functions.
Implicit differentiation and the

Chain Rule.
Horizontal asymptotes.
Definite Integrals.
Indefinite Integrals and

Substitution Rule.
Learning Method /ILO Matrix

Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Lecture
Tutorials
Assessment Methods /ILO Matrix

Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Assignment 1 – 5
Quiz 1
Mid Term 1
Quiz 2
Mid Term 2
Final Term Exam
1
Head of Department:
Date: 8/1/2012 EMAT 110

1
Head of Department:
Date: 8/1/2012 EMAT 110

Ain shams university
Faculty of engineering
Credit hours system
Course specifications ECHM 110 -chemistry
Department: physics and engineering sciences
Program: Communication and Electronics Engineering,, Computer
Engineering and Architectural Engineering.
Academic Level: 0 Academic Years 2013/2014
A-Basic information
Title: chemistry code: ECHM 110- Chemistry

Credit hours: 4 Lecture: 2
Tutorial: 2 Practical: 2 total: 6
This course aims to:
• Establish a scientific base for the students in the field of Engineering Chemistry.
• Provide the student with knowledge about the effect of the environment on the material
whatever it’s from is in different purposes, i.e. the relation between the medium and the
material.
• Acquire scientific bases which qualify the student to control dominate and protect the
used material.
• Solve industrial problems in a scientific method.
• Study the main problems of water pollution.
• Develop the general idea about construction materials and chemistry.
• Enrich the basics about the chemistry of Environmental pollution.
• Provide through well designed studies of experimental and practical chemistry.
• Prepare confident citizens in technological word, able to take or develop and informed
interest in matters of scientific import.
• Be ready for employment and/or further studies beyond this level.
Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)
By completing this course successfully, the student will be able to:
A-Knowledge and understanding
A1- students should be able to demonstrate knowledge with understanding in relation to:
Scientific phenomena, facts, laws, definitions, concepts, theories
A2- students should be able to demonstrate knowledge with understanding in relation to the
principles of chemical engineering including chemical reaction equilibrium and
thermodynamics.
A3- students should be able to demonstrate knowledge with understanding in relation to
scientific quantities and their determination
B-intellectual skills
B1- Students should have an ability to apply knowledge of chemistry with the different
engineering fields
C-professional and practical skills
C1- Students should have an ability to design and conduct experiments as well to analyze and
interpret data
C2- Students should have an ability to fix the principles of chemical equilibrium and process
thermodynamics to systems with chemical reactions.
C3- students should have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
D-General and transferable skills

D1- students should have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
D2- students should have an ability to communicate effectively
/Basic Information
Course Code/Name ECHM 110- Chemistry Lecture 2
Prerequisites Code/Name ---- Tutorial 2
Credit Hours 4 Lab 2
Total 6
Professional Information
1. Student Assessment Methods :
Assessment Weight Assessment Schedule
Home Work ----
Reports 10% W3, W6, W10, W13
Mid-Term Exam 20% W8
Oral Examination --- ---
Lab Examination 20% ---
Other Types Of Assessment 10% Every week
Final exam 40% W16
Total 100%
2. Contents :
Week No. Of Hours

Topics
No. Lecture Tutorial Practical Total
1 Introduction to states of matter. Gaseous state laws. 2 2 --- 4
2 Liquid state and its conversions. 2 2 --- 4
3 Solid state and alloys. 2 2 --- 4
4 .Thermo chemistry 2 2 --- 4
5 .Thermodynamics 2 2 --- 4
6 Solutions. 2 2 --- 4
7 Ionic equilibrium. 2 2 --- 4
8 Electro chemistry 2 2 --- 4
9 Corrosion of metals 2 2 --- 4
10 Water and its treatment. 2 2 --- 4
11 Chemistry of cement.. 2 2 --- 4
12 Basics of polymer chemistry. 2 2 --- 4
13 Fuel combustion .. 2 2 --- 4
14 Lap. Experiments --- --- 30 30
Final- Term Exam
3. List of References
Course Notes: Abd El-Halim, M. S. Chemistry for engineering students.
Essential Book (Text Books): Holum, Brady (Fundamentals of Chemistry) 3rd Ed. John-Wiley & sons Pub, (1988).
4. Facilities Required For Teaching & Learning
Teacher Name: Prof. Dr. M.S. Abd El Halim Date: 7/8/2013
Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) – EPHS 110 2012

Program on which the course is given: All credit hours Programs
Department offering the program : All credit hours Programs
Academic year/ Level: level 1, Fall semester
Title: Engineering Mechanics I (statics) Code: EPHS110

Total: 5
By the end of the course the students will be able to:
• Learn how to represent the forces in vector form and how to resolve and add these forces for studying its
resultant.
• Study the concept of the moment of a force and moment of a couple..
• Recognize and analyze the free body diagram and the equilibrium of particles or rigid bodies and frames..
• Study the concepts of friction and its effect on equilibrium.
• Recognize the fundamental quantities (position, velocity and acceleration) for describing the kinematics
of motion of the particle, against the time for different systems of coordinates.
• Study and analyze the various principles of Kinetics such as force-acceleration, work-energy and the
impulse-momentum principles for various types of problems of motion of particles.
Course Coordinator: Dr. Ahmed Ezzat
Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Abdel Wahab Elghandor
Date: (EPHS 110 ) Page 1 of 6

a1- Identifie Forces, Moments, rectangular components of a force in space, Equilibrium of a

particle in space and Vector product of tow vectors.
a 2- Define the Equivalent systems of forces, Free body diagram and Equilibrium in Three
dimensions.
a 3- Identifie the Analysis of structures of Work and Energy – Principle of Impulse and
Momentum, Forces in beams and cables, Shear and bending moment diagrams.
a 4- Define the The laws of dry friction, Distributed forces and Second moment or moment of
inertia.
a 5- Identifie Moments of inertia virtual work and applications.
b1- Discriminate between different types of equilibrium conditions..
b 2- Formulate the equations of equilibrium of an object.
b 3- Analyze the statical problems using virtual work principle.

c1- Design and perform experiments for equilibrium studies.
c2- Design and perform experiments for v.w. studies.

d1- Work effectively in a team.
d2- Develop the skills which are related to creative thinking, problem solver, and teamwork in
different fields.

3- Contents
Lecture
(hours)
1 Forces and Moments (Forces – Vector Algebra – Moments
– Couples). 3 2 5
2 Rectangular components of a force in space, Equilibrium of

a particle in space 3 2 5
3 External and internal forces, Vector product of tow vectors

3 2 5
4 Rigid bodies: Equivalent systems of forces.
3 2 5
5 Free body diagram, Equilibrium in two dimensions,
Reaction at supports , Equilibrium of a rigid body in two
3 2 5
dimensions
6 Equilibrium in Three dimensions

3 2 5
7 Analysis of structures of Work and Energy – Principle of
Impulse and Momentum – Impact Applications) 3 2 5
8 Forces in beams and cables

3 2 5
9 Shear and bending moment diagrams
3 2 5
10 The laws of dry friction, coefficients of friction, Belt
friction 3 2 5
11 Distributed forces: Centroids and centers of gravity

3 2 5
12 Second moment or moment of inertia of an area
3 2 5
13 Distributed forces: Moments of inertia
3 2 5
14 Method of virtual work
3 2 5
15 Application of the principle of virtual work
3 2 5
45 30 75

Assignments Assignment 1 – 5 3-14 20
Quiz Quiz 1 6 5
Quiz Quiz 2 11 5
Total 100 %
• Beer F., Johnston R. and Claysen W., " Vector Mechanics for Engineering ", McGraw Hill,
7th Edition, 2005.
• Mechanics Staff members, "Engineering Mechanics (Statics and particle dynamics)"
Recommended books
Hibbeler R.., " Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics ", 10th Edition, 2006.
Riley W. and Sturges L.., " Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics ".

- ---- ---- ----

Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Forces and Moments (Forces – Vector
x x
Algebra – Moments – Couples).
Rectangular components of a force in

x x x
space, Equilibrium of a particle in space
External and internal forces, Vector x

x x
product of tow vectors
Rigid bodies: Equivalent systems of forces. x

x
Free body diagram, Equilibrium in two x

dimensions, Reaction at supports ,
x
Equilibrium of a rigid body in two
dimensions
Equilibrium in Three dimensions

x x
Analysis of structures of Work and Energy

– Principle of Impulse and Momentum – x
Impact Applications)
Forces in beams and cables

x
Shear and bending moment diagrams

x
The laws of dry friction, coefficients of

x x
friction, Belt friction
Distributed forces: Centroids and centers x

x
of gravity
Second moment or moment of inertia of an

x x
area
Distributed forces: Moments of inertia x

x
Method of virtual work x x

x x x
Application of the principle of x x x

x x
virtual work

x x x x x x x x
Lectures
x x x x
x x x
Tutorials

x x x x x x x x x x
Assignment 1 – 5
x x x x x
Quiz 1
x x x
Mid Term 1
x x x x x
Quiz 2
x x x x
Mid Term 2
x x x x x x x x
Final Term Exam

Calculus For Engineering II – EMAT 120 2013

Program on which the course is given: Building Engineering Program
Department offering the program : Building Engineering Program
Academic year/ Level: level 1, Spring semester
Title: Calculus For Engineering II Code: EMAT120

Total: 5
• Find areas and tangent lines..

• Find tangents to curves.
• Know the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
• Apply integration to determine Areas between Curves and Volumes.
• Know different Trigonometric, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.
• Apply Techniques of Integration in different engineering problems.
• Apply integration to determine Arc Length and Areas of a Surface of revolution.
• Define Curves by Parametric Equations.
• Use Polar Coordinates in integration problems.
Course Coordinator: Dr. Nadia Anwer
Date: EMAT 120

a1- Define the Fundamental theory of Calculus.
a 2- Define the methods of Finding tangents to curves.
a 3- Define different Trigonometric, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.
a 4- Define Techniques of Integration with applications to Areas and Volumes.
a 5- Define Curves by Parametric Equations.
a 6- Define Polar Coordinates.
b1- Find tangents to curves.
b 2- Determine integration using different Techniques of Integration.
b 3- Determine Areas and Volumes using integration.
b 4- Obtain Curves by Parametric Equations.
b 5- Calculate integration using Polar Coordinates.

c1- Apply integration to find area, volume of revolution, arc length and surface area.
c2- Fix the knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering problems.

different fields.
Date: EMAT 120

3- Contents
Lecture
(hours)
1 Course overview; Tangents to curves 3* 2 2* 2 10
Trigonometric, Exponential and Logarithmic

2 3* 2 2* 2 10
Functions.
Techniques of Integration: Integration by Parts,

3 3* 3 2* 3 15
by Substitution, and by Partial Fractions.
Applications of Integration to area, volumes, arc

4 3* 3 2* 3 15
length and surface area.
5 Curves defined by Parametric Equations. 3* 2 2* 2 10
6 Polar Coordinates. 3* 1 2* 1 5
7 Areas and Lengths in Polar Coordinates. 3* 2 2* 2 10
Total 45 30 75
Date: EMAT 120

Quiz Quiz 1 6 5
Quiz Quiz 2 11 5
Total 100 %
ISBN 007-124429-8.
Recommended books
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-72897-9 ISBN10: 0-471-72897-7.

- ---- ---- ----
Date: EMAT 120

Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 c1 c2 d1 d2
Course overview; Tangents to

curves
Trigonometric, Exponential and
Logarithmic Functions.
Techniques of Integration:
Integration by Parts, by
Substitution, and by Partial
Fractions.
Applications of Integration to area,
volumes, arc length and surface
area.
Curves defined by Parametric
Equations.
Polar Coordinates.
Areas and Lengths in Polar

Coordinates.

Lectures
Tutorials

Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 c1 c2 d1 d2
Assignment 1 – 14
Quiz 1
Mid Term 1
Quiz 2
Mid Term 2
Final Term Exam
Date: EMAT 120

Linear Algebra for Engineers – EMAT 121 2013

Department offering the program :
Title: Linear Algebra for Engineers Code: EMAT121

Total: 5
• Solve Systems of Linear equations.

• Study Matrices and matrix operations.
• Determine Determinants by Cofactor Expansion and by Row Reduction.
• Learn about linear transformations.
• Familiarize with vector spaces.
• Determine Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of Matrices.
Course Coordinator: Dr. Ashraf Khattab
Date: EMAT 121

a1- Define Linear Systems of Equations.
a 2- Define matrix operations.
a 3- Aacquaint with determinants, their properties and applications.
a 4- Define vector spaces.
a 5- Define linear transformations.
a 6- Define eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix.
b1- Solve Linear Systems of Equations.
b 2- Determine Determinants and their applications.
b 3- Study matrices and their operations.
b 4- Study linear transformations.
b 5- Determine eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

c1- Apply solving linear systems of equations in linear optimization.
c2- Fix the knowledge of matrices to solve engineering problems.

different fields.
Date: EMAT 121

3- Contents
Lecture
(hours)
1 Systems of Linear equations. 3* 3 3* 2 15
2 Matrix Algebra 3* 2 2* 2 10
3 Determinants 3* 2 2* 2 10
4 Vector Spaces 3* 3 3* 2 15
5 Linear Transformations 3* 3 3* 2 15
6 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors 3* 2 2* 2 10
Total 45 30 75
Date: EMAT 121

Quiz Quiz 1 6 5
Quiz Quiz 2 11 5
Total 100 %
Howard Anton., " Elementary Linear Algebra ", Ninth Edition, 2004, International student edition,
ISBN 007-124429-8.
Recommended books
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-72897-9 ISBN10: 0-471-72897-7.

- ---- ---- ----

1
Date: EMAT 121

Systems of Linear equations.
Matrix Algebra
Determinants
Vector Spaces
Linear Transformations
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

Lectures
Tutorials

Assignment 1 – 8
Quiz 1
Mid Term 1
Quiz 2
Mid Term 2
Final Term Exam
Date: EMAT 121

Waves, Electricity and Magnetic Field – EPHS 121 2012-2013

Program on which the course is given: Communication & Building Engineering Program
Department offering the program : Communication & Building Engineering Program
Title: Waves, Electricity and Magnetic Field Code: EPHS 121

Tutorial : 2 Lab 2
Total: 6
• Work effectively and safely in laboratory environment.

• Use the power of computers in applications of physics.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Think critically and analyze physical problems.
• Know and understand some of the physical meaning and the governing laws.
• Analyze and solve problems based on understanding of Physical concepts and laws.
• Know some engineering applications based on the studied physical concepts.
• Use the scientific process that scientists use to deduce physical laws.
• Appreciate the power of Science in understanding, developing and sustaining life.
Course Coordinator: Dr. Mohamed ElBanna
Date: EPHS 121

a1- Define the units and dimensions of physical quantities.
a 2- Define the governing laws of Physical Mechanics.
a 3- Define the Electric field and Electric potential.
a 4- Define Magnetic field.
a 5- Define the sources of Magnetic field.
a 6- Define the Electromagnetic induction.
b1- Measure different physical quantities.
b 2- Evaluate physical quantities that are not directly measurable.
b 3- Predict the action/outcome of different bodies and systems.
b 4- Describe the governing laws of Electromagnetism.
b 5- Predict the appropriate volumes, areas, or contours that simplifies problems.

c1- Apply Physical laws experimentally .
c2- Fix the knowledge of Physical laws to solve engineering problems.

d1- Work effectively in a team for projects achievements.
different fields.
Date: EPHS 121

3- Contents
Lecture
(hours)
1 Units and Dimensions 2* 1 2* 1 4
2 Physical mechanics. 2* 1 2* 1 4
3 Vectors 2* 1 2* 1 4
4 Electric force and field 2* 2 2* 2 8
5 Electric potential 2* 2 2* 2 8
6 Capacitors and dielectrics. 2* 2 2* 2 8
7 Electric current, electric circuit & RC circuit 2* 1 2* 1 4
8 Magnetic filed and the sources of magnetic fields. 2* 3 2* 3 12
9 Electromagnetic induction. 2* 2 2* 2 8
10 Lab work ----- 30 30
Total 30 60 90
Assignments Assignments 2-14 10
Written Exam Mid Term 1,2 8,13 20
Lab work Lab work 11 10
Written Quiz Quiz 1,2 4,6 10
Attendance & Participation Attendance & Participation 1-15 10
Project Implementation in groups 4-12 5 (Bonus)
Total 100 %
Date: EPHS 121

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Serway 8th Ed
b. Recommended books
Halliday-Resnick-Walker-Fundamentals of Physics - 9th Edition Extended
c. Periodicals, Web sites, … etc
- ---- ---- ----
• Data-Shows in some lectures.
• Videos of Applications (online)
• Direct interaction on the internet.
• Projects done by students in group work.
Date: EPHS 121

b b b b b c c d d
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2
Units and Dimensions
Physical mechanics.
Vectors
Electric force & field
Electric potential
Electric current, electric circuit &
RC circuit
Capacitors and dielectrics.
Magnetic field and the sources of
magnetic fields.
Electromagnetic induction.

Lectures
Tutorials

Assignments
Written Exam
Lab work
Written Quiz
Attendance and
Participation

Written Exam
Date: EPHS 121

Engineering Computation – ENGR 120 2013

Program on which the course is given: Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering Program, and
Communication Systems Engineering Program
Department offering the program : Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering Program, and
Communication Systems Engineering Program
Department Teaching the course: Computer and Systems Engineering
Title: Engineering Computation Code: ENGR 120

Tutorial : 2 Lab: 2
Total: 6
• Know Fundamental concepts of computing systems.

• Identify computer systems.
• Know Processing computer programs.
• Use Computer network and internet.
• Design and Write Programs in C language.
• Use Computer programs implementation to solve specific engineering problems.
• Analyze the Data and computer results.
Course Coordinator: Gamal A. Ebrahim, Ph.D.
Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Abdel Wahab El-Ghandour
Date: ENGR 120

a1- Define the Fundamental concepts of computing systems.
a2- Define the Major components of computer systems.
a3- Define Processing computer programs.
a4- Understand problem solving using the C programming language.
a5- Know Computer programs implementation.
a6- Know terminologies of computer discipline.
b1- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of Computer Components.
b2- Study the Input and Output Devices.
b3- Study data representations used in computer systems
b4- Write C programs for solving specific engineering problems
b5- Study Types of Programming Languages.

c1- Design Programs to solve some engineering problems.
c2- Employ Programming Languages in solving some engineering problems.

d2- Develop the skills which are related to creative thinking, problem solving, and working in
a tea in different fields.
Date: ENGR 120

3- Contents
Lecture
(hours)
• Introduction
• Programming and Problem Solving
(Algorithm) using Flow Charts.
1 • Overview
4 4 8
• The basic structure of C Programs
2 Data Representation 4 4 8
3 Excel Sheets 4 4 8
1. Variables (naming, Declaration, types, and
initialization)
2. Assignment Statements
3. Input and Output (printf( ), scanf( ), and
getche( ) functions )
4 4. Operators (Arithmetic, Increment, and 6 6 12
Relational operators)
5. Precedence
6. Comments
Decisions:-
• The if statement (Multiple statements with if,

Nested if)
5 • The if–else Statement (Nested if-else, Logical 4 4 8
Operators)
• The else-if construct
• The switch-Statement
• The Conditional Operator
Loops:
• The for Loop (Structure, Operation, Nested)

6 4 4 8
• The while Loop (Nested while Loops)
• The do while Loop
• Ending a loop (break, and continue statements)
7 Functions:- 4 4 8
Date: ENGR 120

• Top-Down Design
• Simple Functions
• Functions that Return a Value
• Using arguments to Pass Data to a Function
• External Variables, Static Variables
• Function Prototype
• Preprocessor Directives
8 Lab ----- 30 30
Total 30 60 90
Quiz Quiz 1 (Unannounced) ----- 5
Quiz Quiz 2 (Unannounced) ----- 5
Attendance &
All the term 5
Participation
Total 100 %
- Gary B. Shelly , Misty E. Vermaat, “ Discovering Computers 2011 ”, 2010.
- C Programming using Turbo C++ - 3rd Edition - Robert Lafore
- J. R. Hanly and E. B. Koffman, C Program Design for Engineers, Addison Wesley, 2001
Recommended books
1
Date: ENGR 120

Handout content of the course prepared by the author of the course.
- ---- ---- ----
• Blackboard or whiteboard
• A video projector
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Lectures
Tutorials
Date: ENGR 120

Assignment 1 – 6
Quiz 1
Mid Term 1
Quiz 2
Mid Term 2
Final Term Exam
Date: ENGR 120

Engineering Profession, Practice & Responsibilities – ENGR 111 – Spring 2013

Department offering the program : All Programs
Department offering the course: Any Department
Academic year / Level: 1st Level
Title: Engineering Profession, Practice & Code: ENGR 111
Responsibilities
Tutorial : 2 Practical: N/A
Total: 4
• Familiarize the student with the meaning, history and different aspects of engineering.
• Help the student exploring future career and provide him/her with resources for job
opportunities.
• Introduce professional practice, responsibilities, health and safety and engineering ethics
in academia and in the workplace.
• Help the student gaining a rewarding engineering education that will give him/her a
better chance for employment.

a1- Outline the history of the engineering profession.
a2- State the tools required for analyzing ethical engineering problems.
a3- Explain how to obtain healthy and safe environment within an engineering
project.
a4- State the advantage of Co-op education.
a5- Describe the different types of engineering reasoning.
a6- Outline the contents of resume.
1
Course Coordinator: Prof . AbdelWahab El-Ghandour
Programs Director: Prof . Dr. AbdelWahab El-Ghandour
Date: 15/1/2013
b1- Apply the code of ethics to real engineering case studies.
b2- Design a healthy and safe environment for engineers and workers.
b3- Compare between different types of reasoning.
b4- Prepare solutions for saving the planet from different types of pollution.
b5- Prepare himself/herself for job interviews.
b6- Think critically.

c1- Solve a real case study analyzing various risks.
c2- Solve the ethical issues of a real case study.

d1- Manage time, tasks, and resources efficiently.
d2- Acquire good communication Skills.
d3- Acquire entrepreneurial skills.
3- Contents
No Course Content Lectures Tutorials Practical Total
Introduction to the Engineering

1 2 2 0 4
Profession
2 Effective Studying 4 4 0 8
3 Engineering Ethics 4 4 0 8
Health and Safety Issues for
4 4 4 0 8
Engineering Projects
5 Environmental Concerns 4 4 0 8
6 Communication 4 4 0 8
7 Career Exploration 4 4 0 8
Engineering Reasoning & Critical
8 4 4 0 8
Thinking
4– Teaching and learning methods
1
Date: 15/1/2013
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments
4.3 - Design project
5- Student assessment methods

5.1– Midterm exam to assess understanding of the fundamentals, problem solving and
analytical and design capabilities.
5.2– Final exam to assess understanding of different aspects in the course and analytical skills.
Assessment schedule
Assignments Weekly
Quizzes Weeks 4 and 8
Mid-Term Examination Week 9
Final Exam End of Semester
Weighting of assessments
Attendance and Participation 5%

Assignments and Presentations 20%
Quizzes 10%
Mid-Term Examination 25%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- Lecture Notes.

6.2- Internet.

- Board and Data Show projector.
- Computer with internet access.
Date: 15/1/2013
a a a a a a b b b b b b c c d d d
Course Content
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 1 2 3
Introduction to
the Engineering X
Profession
Effective X X
Studying
Engineering X X X X
Ethics
Health and
Safety Issues for X X X
Engineering
Projects
Environmental X
Concerns
Communication X X
Career X X X X
Exploration
Engineering
Reasoning & X X X X
Critical
Thinking
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 c1 c2 d1 d2 d3
Lectures X X X X X X
Assignments X X X X X X X X
Presentations X X X

1
Date: 15/1/2013
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 c1 c2 d1 d2 d3
Attendance and
X X X X X X
Participation
Assignments and X X X X X X X X
X X X
Term Project
Mid-Term X X X
X X X X X X X X X
Examination
Final Exam X X X X X X X X X X X X
Date: 15/1/2013
Electronic Technology – COMM 230 – Fall 2012

Program on which the course is given: Communication Systems Engineering
Department offering the program : Electronics & Electrical Communications Eng.
Department offering the course: Electronics & Electrical Communications Eng.
Academic year / Level: 2nd Level
Title: Electronic Technology Code: COMM 230
Total: 4
• Build the student background in issues related to electronic technology.
• Help students develop a thorough understanding of different integrated circuits
fabrication processes, their environment, and their requirements.

a1- List the different processes required for integrated circuits fabrication.
a2- Explain the requirements of each fabrication process.
a3- Describe the clean room environment needed for integrated circuits fabrication.
a4- Explain the charts and equations necessary to adjust the fabrication processes
environment.
b1- Analyze the different fabrication processes parameters.
b2- Design the outline and floorplan of a clean room
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Course Coordinator: Dr. Sameh Ibrahim
Unit Head: Dr. Sameh Ibrahim
Programs Director: Prof. Dr. AbdelWahab El-Ghandour
Date: 25/11/2012
b3- Evaluate the quality of integrated circuits design and fabrication
b4- Plan a transistor fabrication process from start to end.

c1- Describe a correct environment for IC fabrication.
c2- Design a fabrication process with right parameters.

d1- Work in a group to achieve a task in a timely manner.
d2- Refer to relevant literatures.
3- Contents

Introduction to IC fabrication
1 2 2 0 4
environment and clean rooms
The complete MOS transistor design
2 4 4 0 8
flow
3 Ion Implantation 4 4 0 8
4 Diffusion 4 4 0 8
5 Lithography 4 4 0 8
6 Etching 4 4 0 8
7 Oxidation 4 4 0 8
8 Metallization 4 4 0 8
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments
1
Date: 25/11/2012
4.3 – Technical Report

5.2– Technical report to assess the ability to apply knowledge gained in the course in a real
design case.
5.3– Final exam to assess understanding of different aspects in the course, design capabilities,
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule
Assignments Bi-Weekly
Quizzes Weeks 4, 8, and 12
Final Exam End of semester

Assignments & Technical Report 20%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- S. Campbell, “The Science and Engineering of Microelectronics Fabrication”, 2nd

Edition, Oxford University Press, 2001.
6.2- S.K. Ghandi, “VLSI Fabrication Principles: Silicon and Gallium Arsenide”, 2nd Edition,
Wiley, 1994.

Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 d1 d2
Introduction to IC fabrication
X X X X X X
environment and clean rooms
The complete MOS transistor
X X X X X
design flow
Ion Implantation X X X X X X
Diffusion X X X X X X
Lithography X X X X X
Etching X X X X X X
Oxidation X X X X X X X
Metallization X X X X X X

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 d1 d2
Lectures X X X X
Assignments X X X X X X X
Technical
X X
Report
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 d1 d2
Attendance
and X X X X X X X X
Participation
Assignments
and Technical X X X X X X X X
Report
Quizzes X X X X
Mid-Term
X X X X
Examination
Final Exam X X X X X X X X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Calculus for Engineering III – EMAT 230 – Fall 2012

Title: Calculus For Engineering III Code: EMAT 230

Total: 5
• Deal with basic concepts of functions of several variables.

• Evaluate partial derivatives directly or by chain rule.
• Find extreme values and apply the method of Lagrange multipliers.
• Evaluate all types of multiple, line and surface integrals in different coordinate systems.
• Use expansions of elementary functions of one and several variables.
• Apply Multiple integration in some engineering problems.
• Study Line integrals and Surface Integrals.
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Niveen Badra
Programs Director: Prof. Dr. AbdelWahab El-Ghandor
Date: 25/11/2012
a1- Define three dimensional coordinate systems.
a 2- Define Functions of several variables.
a 3- Define Partial derivatives.
a 4- Define Double integrals over rectangles.
a 5- Define Triple integrals.
a 6- Define Green's theorems and Stokes' Theorem.
b1- Calculate Dot and Cross product.
b 2- Formulate Equations of Lines and planes.
b 3- Determine Partial derivatives for Functions of several variables.
b 4- Calculate Double and Triple integrals.
b 5- Study Green’s and Stokes' Theorem.

c1- Use multiple integral to solve practical engineering problems.
c2- Fix the knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering problems.

different fields.
3- Contents
Date: 25/11/2012
Lecture
(hours)
1 Vectors and Geometry of Space. 3* 2 2* 2 10
Functions of several variables and Partial

2 3* 2 2* 2 10
derivatives.
3 Double integrals with Applications. 3* 3 2* 3 15
4 Triple integrals with Applications. 3* 3 2* 3 15
5 Vector calculus. 3* 1 2* 1 5
6 Green's theorems and Surface Integrals. 3* 2 2* 2 10
7 Stokes' Theorem. 3* 2 2* 2 10
Total 45 30 75
Date: 25/11/2012
Quiz Quiz 1 6 5
Quiz Quiz 2 11 5
Total 100 %
ISBN 007-124429-8.
Recommended books
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-72897-9 ISBN10: 0-471-72897-7.
Date: 25/11/2012
Vectors and Geometry of Space.       
Functions of several variables and

      
Partial derivatives.
Double integrals with Applications.       
Triple integrals with Applications.       
Vector calculus.      
Green's theorems and Surface        

Integrals.
Stokes' Theorem.      

Lecture       
Tutorials        

Assignment 1 – 5       
Quiz 1        
Mid Term 1        
Quiz 2        
Mid Term 2        
Final Term Exam        
Date: 25/11/2012
Structures and Properties of Materials – ENGR 230 - Fall 2012

Department Teaching the course: Design and Production Engineering
Title: Structures and Properties of Materials Code: ENGR 230

Tutorial : 2 Lab: 2
Total: 6
• Recognize different classes of materials and distinguish between different materials.

• Perform simple calculations to determine crystal parameters and Identify- simply- directions
and planes in crystals.
• Recognize different types of structure: crystalline and amorphous and Predict some properties that are
related to the structure.
• Understand and Describe the intimate link between material structure, processing, and properties.
• Understand and Discuss the stress-strain response of solids in terms of their mechanical properties
• Discuss the origin of mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical and magnetic properties and explain
their properties related to the structure.
Course Coordinator: Dr. Nahid Azab
Programs Director: Prof. Dr. Abdel Wahab Elghandor
Date: 25/11/2012
a1- Define different classes of materials.
a 2- Define crystal parameters.
a 3- Define different types of structure: crystalline and amorphous.
a 4- Define some properties that are related to the structure.
a 5- Define the stress-strain response of solids in terms of their mechanical properties.
a 6- Define the origin of mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical and magnetic properties.
b1- Study different classes of materials.
b 2- Determine crystal parameters.
b 3- Identify directions and planes in crystals.
b 4- Recognize different types of structure: crystalline and amorphous.
b 5- Discuss the stress-strain response of solids in terms of their mechanical properties.

c1- Use crystal parameters identify directions and planes in crystals.
c2- Fix the knowledge of materials to identify structures of Materials.

different fields.
Date: 25/11/2012
3- Contents
Lecture
(hours)
1 Introduction to materials science. 2* 2 2* 2 8
2 Atomic structure and Ionic arrangement 2* 3 2* 3 12
3 Ceramic materials. 2* 3 2* 3 12
4 Polymers. 2* 2 2* 2 8
Other materials: composites, construction,

5 2* 1 2* 1 4
electronic, magnetic and photonic materials.
6 Mechanical and Thermal properties of materials. 2* 3 2* 3 12
7 Corrosion and wear. 2* 1 2* 1 4
8 Labs ----- 30 30
Total 30 60 90
Date: 25/11/2012
Quiz Quiz 1 6 5
Quiz Quiz 2 11 5
Total 100 %
Bonald R. Askeland & Pradeep P. Phule, Thomason Canada, " The Science and Engineering of Materials
", International Edition, 2006, International student edition, ISBN 0070-495-244442-2.
Recommended books
William D. Callister., " Materials Science and Engineering- An Introduction ", John Wiley & Sons.
Date: 25/11/2012
Introduction to materials science.       
Atomic structure and Ionic       

arrangement
Ceramic materials.       
Polymers.       
Other materials: composites,

construction, electronic, magnetic      
and photonic materials.
Mechanical and Thermal properties        

of materials.
Corrosion and wear.      

Lectures       
Tutorials        
Labs      

Assignment 1 – 5       
Unannounced quizzes       
Mid Term 1        
Report on special Materials       
Attendance and Participation       
Date: 25/11/2012
Optical and Thermal Physics – EPHS 230 – Fall 2012

Department offering the program : Communication Systems Engineering
Department offering the course: Physics & Engineering Mathematics
Title: Optical and Thermal Physics Code: EPHS 230
Total: 6
• Understand the concepts of oscillations and waves.
• Understand the nature and properties of light
• Differentiate between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves
• Study the properties of images formed due to mirrors and lenses
• Use the ray model to investigate the phenomena of interference and diffraction of light
waves
• Explain the bulk properties of matter and the correlation between these properties and the
mechanics of atoms and molecules.
• Use the laws of thermodynamics to provide explanations for how a refrigerator is able to
cool its contents, what types of transformations occur in a power plant or in the engine of
your automobile, or what happens to the kinetic energy of a moving object when the
object comes to rest?
Course Coordinator: Dr. Mohammed El-Banna
Date: 25/11/2012
a1- List the types of waves
a2- Explain the difference between oscillations and waves
a3- Understand the standing waves in a string and in air columns
a4- Explain the reflection and refraction of light waves between two media using the ray
model
a5- Recognize the properties of images formed by mirrors and lenses
a6- Understand the interference and diffraction of light waves
a7- Explain the difference between temperature and heat energy
b1- Analyze the different processes of an ideal gas
b2- Evaluate the efficiency of heat engines and refrigerators
b3- Draw the images formed by mirrors and lenses
b4- Use the principle of equi-partition theorem to evaluate the internal energy of an ideal gas

c1- Describe the Doppler effect
c2- Design heat engine and heat pump
c3- Simulate interference and diffraction patterns

d1- Work in group
d2- Write technical reports
d3- Perform scientific discussion with asserted argumentations.
3- Contents
1 Wave Motion 2 2 2 6
Date: 25/11/2012
2 Sound Waves 2 2 2 6
3 Superposition and Standing Waves 4 4 4 12
4 Laws of Geometric Optics 2 2 2 6
5 Image Formation 6 6 6 18
6 Interference and Diffraction of Light Waves 2 2 2 6

7 Temperature and Heat Energy 2 2 2 6
8 First law of Thermodynamics 2 2 2 6
9 Kinetic Theory of Gases 2 2 2 6
10 Heat Engines and second law of Thermodynamics 6 6 6 18
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

5.1 - Midterm Exam to assess understanding of the fundamentals, problem solving and
5.2 – design project or technical report to access: the ability to apply knowledge gained in the
course in a real design case.
5.3 – Final exam to assess understanding of different aspects in the course, design capabilities,
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule
Mid-Term Examination Weeks 5 and 9
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Date: 25/11/2012
Assignments 5% or 10%
Quizzes 10%
Mid-Term Examination 30% or 25%
Final Exam 40%
Lab 10%
Total 100%
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics by Serway and Jewett, 9th edition, Brooks Cole
Publishing, 2007.

- Computer with simulation tools installed.
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Wave Motion   
Sound Waves  
Superposition and

Standing Waves
Laws of
 
Geometric Optics
Image Formation   
Interference and 
Diffraction of  
Light Waves
Temperature and
 
Heat Energy
First law of

Thermodynamics
Kinetic Theory of
 
Gases
Heat Engines and
second law of  
Thermodynamics

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Lectures            
Assignments        
Student
Presentations
  
Laboratory   
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Attendance and
          
Participation
Assignments           
Quizzes            
Presentations      
Technical Report   
Mid-Term
            
Examination
Final Exam             
Date: 25/11/2012
Differential Equations & Partial Differential Equations – EMAT 231 – Fall 2012

Title: Differential Equations & Partial Differential Equations Code: EMAT231

Total: 5
• Know the Basic concepts of First order differential equations.
• Solve First Order Differential Equations.

• Apply First order differential equations to physical and engineering problems..
• Solve Higher Order Linear Differential Equations.
• Solve Systems of Differential Equations.
• Obtain Series Solutions of Differential Equations.
• Study Fourier Series of different periods.

• Identify and classify partial differential equations.
• Use Fourier method to solve Heat equation.
• Use D'Alembert's solution to solve the wave equation.
Date: 25/11/2012
a1- Define the Basic concepts of First Order Differential Equations.
a 2- Define the techniques used in solving First Order Differential Equations.
a 3- Define Homogeneous and Non-homogeneous Higher Order Differential Equations.
a 4- Define Systems of Differential Equations.
a 5- Define the Series Solutions of Differential Equations.
a 6- Define Fourier Series of different periods.
b1- Solve First Order Differential Equations.
b 2- Solve Higher Order Linear Differential Equations.
b 3- Find Series Solutions of Differential Equations.
b 4- Estimate the Series Solutions of Differential Equations..
b 5- Calculate Fourier coefficients for problems of different periods.

c1- Apply Differential equations to solve practical engineering problems.
c2- Fix the knowledge of partial differential equations to solve engineering problems.

different fields.
Date: 25/11/2012
3- Contents
Lecture
(hours)
1 First Order Differential Equations. 3* 2 2* 2 10
2 Linear differential equations with constant coefficients. 3* 2 2* 2 10
3 Higher Order Linear Differential Equations. 3* 2 2* 2 10
4 Systems of Differential Equations. 3* 2 2* 2 10
5 Series Solutions of Differential Equations 3* 1 2* 1 5
6 Fourier Series 3* 3 2* 3 15
7 Partial differential equations 3* 3 2* 3 15
Total 45 30 75
Date: 25/11/2012
Quiz Quiz 1 6 5
Quiz Quiz 2 11 5
Total 100 %
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-72897-9 ISBN10: 0-471-72897-7.
Recommended books
---------------

- ---- ---- ----
Date: 25/11/2012
      
First Order Differential Equations.
Linear differential equations with       

constant coefficients.
Higher Order Linear Differential       

Equations.
Systems of Differential Equations.       
Series Solutions of Differential Equations      
Fourier Series        
Partial differential equations      

Lectures       
Tutorials        

Assignment 1 – 5       
Quiz 1        
Mid Term 1       
Quiz 2        
Mid Term 2       
Date: 25/11/2012
Complex, Special Functions & Fourier Analysis – EMAT 232 – Spring 2013

Academic year/ Level: level 2
Title: Complex, Special Functions & Fourier Analysis Code: EMAT232

Total: 6
• Know the basic principles of higher mathematics and be able to apply them to concrete
problems, e.g. calculating areas, volumes and arc length, solving improper integrals in terms of
the Gamma and Beta functions.
• Know how to solve special kinds and forms of differential equations in terms of Bessel
functions and Legendre polynomials.
• Be provided with a solid foundation in functions of complex variables. It covers:

Differentiability, Analyticity, Harmonic functions, conformal mapping, Complex integrals,
Complex series, Residue theorem and evaluating real and improper integrals using complex
integration.
• Be awarded with the most familiar mathematical rules, techniques, and formulas and like. He
must be able to combine the pre-studied elementary notations of classical mathematics with the
more powerful concept of an integrand process needed in the modern development of science
1
Course Coordinator: Dr. Makram Roshdy Eskaros
Date: 25/11/2012
and engineering which require dealing with and applying still more complicated laws to solve
some complicated problems and perform extensive calculations.

a1) Define and use the Gamma and Beta functions and their properties in solving integrals that arises in
many of engineering applications.
a2) Use the technique of series solution of linear differential equations in solving Bessel and Legendre
differential equations and discuss the properties of Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials.
a3) Define the functions of the complex variable as a transformation between two planes hence, discuss
the continuity, differentiability, analyticity of these functions.
a4) Define and solve complex integrals as line integrals and by Cauchy integral theorems.
a5) Define complex series, residues, Cauchy residue theorem and how to use it to evaluate real and
improper integrals.
b1) Formulate mathematical and engineering problems.
b2) Use suitable substitutions to solve many differential equations in terms of Bessel functions and
Legendre polynomials.
b3) Apply the technique of solving complex integrals on many of complicated engineering problems.

c1) Develop skills to solving different types of linear differential equations in terms of the studied special
functions.
c2) Develop skills to applying the basic concepts of complex integration on solving many of real and
improper integrals which results from technical engineering applications.
c3) Develop skills to applying functions of complex variables in transforming regions in the complex
plane.

1
Date: 25/11/2012
d1) Work and deal with the advanced engineering mathematics.
d2) Develop skills related to creative thinking, problem solving, oral and written communication, and
teamwork.
d3) Use and find information independently through reading some other text books with related course
topics. Develop realistic solutions for work problems through analysis the given data.
3- Contents
Lecture
(hours)
1 Special Functions ( the Gamma and Beta function) 6 3 9
2 Series Solutions for Ordinary Differential Equations. 10 5 15

Bessel Differential Equation and Bessel Functions and
3 8 4 12
their properties.
Legendre Differential Equation and Legendre
4 8 4 12
polynomials and their properties.
Functions of the Complex Variable (Limits, Continuity
5 6 3 9
and Differentiability).
6 Harmonic, Analytic and Entire Functions. 6 3 9
7 Complex Mapping, Integrals and Series. 8 4 12
8 Residues and Real Integrals. 8 4 12
Total 60 30 90
Date: 25/11/2012
Each two
Assignments Assignments 1 – 8 20
weeks
Quiz Quiz 1 6 5
Quiz Quiz 2 10 5
Total 100 %
"Advanced Engineering Mathematics", Erwin Kreyszig 9th edition. Wiley Int. Edition.
b. Recommended books
Schaum’s outline series in Complex Variables, and in Special Functions.
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Special Functions ( the Gamma and    

Beta function)
Series Solutions for Ordinary      
Differential Equations.
Bessel Differential Equation and Bessel      
Functions and their properties.
Legendre Differential Equation and
Legendre polynomials and their     
properties.
Functions of the Complex Variable  
(Limits, Continuity and Derivatives).
Harmonic, Analytic and Entire  
Functions.
Complex Mapping, Integrals and Series.
     
Residues and Real Integrals.

    

Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Lectures
         
Tutorials           

Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Assignment 1 – 8         
Date: 25/11/2012
Quiz 1      
Mid Term 1       
Quiz 2   
Mid Term 2       
Final Term Exam            
Date: 25/11/2012
Computer Programming – COMM 240 – Spring 2013

Department offering the course: Computer Engineering & Systems
Title: Computer Programming Code: COMM 240
Total: 5
By the end of this course, the student will be:
• Able to solve engineering problems

• Familiar with the concept of Data structure
• Able to design algorithms to handle different data structures
• Able to program with C++ language

a1- Understand programming concepts and different data structures.
a2- Understand clearly the logical design of computer programs
b1 - define the engineering problems
b2 - derive different solution alternatives for the engineering problems
b3 - analyze the solution alternatives and choose the optimum one
Course Coordinator: Dr. Hossam AbdelMunim
Date: 25/01/2013
c1 - Ability to use computer aided design tools
c2 - Management of computer systems resources
c3 - Using and coding for computer application in different domains

d1- Share ideas and work in a team
3- Contents

Introduction to computer algorithms and flow charts
in addition to computer programs complexity
1 6 4
evaluation.
Basic Structure of C++ program

Variables
- Assignment statements
2 - input output statements 6 4
- Operator, precedence
- Comments
The for loop

The while loop
3 - the do while loop 6 4
- Ending a loop
The if statement
- The if-else statement
- the else-if construct
4 6 4
- the switch statement
- the conditional operator
Top-Down design
- Simple functions
- functions that return a value
5 6 4
- Passing data to a function
- External and static variables
- function prototype
Date: 25/01/2013
- preprocessor directives
Arrays definition
- Programming with Arrays
6 - Multidimensional Arrays 9 6
- Strings
Pointer Overview
- Returning data from functions
7 - Pointers and arrays 4 4
- Pointers and strings
8 Structures and Classes 2
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

5.1 - Midterm Exams to assess understanding of the fundamentals, problem solving and
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Quizzes 10%
1
Date: 25/01/2013
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
Date: 25/01/2013
• Robert Lafore, C Programming Using Turbo C++, 2nd edition, SAMS publishing 1993.
• J. R. Hanly and E. B. Koffman, C Program Design for Engineers, Addison Wesley, 2001

- Computer with C++ compilers installed.
Course Content a1 a2 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1
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Date: 25/01/2013
Statistics and Probability for Engineering – EMAT 240 – Spring 2013

Title: Statistics and Probability for Engineering Code: EMAT240

Total: 5
• Learn and use basic concepts, definitions and terminologies of probability and statistics.
• Know descriptive and inferential statistics. .
• Demonstrate the difference between types of variables and data.

• Collect and present data.
• Identify sampling techniques.
• Understand sample spaces and probability.
• Apply the addition rules for probability, multiplication rules, conditional probability and Bays theorem.
• Construct Frequency distributions and graphs: Organizing data, frequency and histograms.
• Use Discrete probability distribution: binomial, poisson, and hyper geometric distributions.
• Use Continuous probability distributions: Normal distribution and standard Normal distribution.
Date: 25/12/2012
a1- Define Basic concepts of Probability.
a 2- Define descriptive and inferential statistics.
a 3- Define the difference between types of variables and data.
a 4- Define data: Measures of central tendency.
a 5- Define Discrete probability distribution: Binomial and Poisson.
a 6- Define Continuous probability distributions: Normal and standard Normal distribution.
b1- Study descriptive and inferential statistics.
b 2- Demonstrate the difference between types of variables and data.
b 3- Collect and present data.
b 4- Identify sampling techniques.
b 5- Construct Frequency distributions and graphs.

c1- Apply the addition rules for probability to solve some engineering practical problems.
c2- Fix the knowledge of Statistics to solve engineering problems.

different fields.
Date: 25/12/2012
3- Contents
Lecture
(hours)
1 Course overview; Basic Concepts of Probability. 3* 2 2* 2 10
2 Sampling techniques. 3* 2 2*2 10
3 Sample spaces and probability. 3* 2 2* 2 10
Rules of Probability: Conditional Probability and

4 3* 2 2* 2 10
Bay’s Theorem.
5 Measures of central tendency. 3* 3 2* 3 15
6 Discrete probability distributions. 3* 2 2* 2 10
7 Continuous probability distributions. 3* 2 2* 2 10
Total 45 30 75
Date: 25/12/2012
Quiz Quiz 1 6 5
Quiz Quiz 2 11 5
Total 100 %
Ross M.., " Introduction to Probability and statistics for Engineers and Scientists ", Third Edition, 2004,
Elsevier Academic
Recommended books
- Soong T., " Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics for Engineers ", 2004, John Wiley & Sons.
- Montgomery, Douglas C., Runger, George C. "Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineering",
Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003.

Periodicals, Web Sites, www.A.S.Q.org
Date: 25/12/2012
Course overview; Basic Concepts

      
of Probability.
Sampling techniques.       
Sample spaces and probability.       
Rules of Probability: Conditional

      
Probability and Bay’s Theorem.
Measures of central tendency.      
Discrete probability distributions.        
Continuous probability
     
distributions.

Lectures       
Tutorials        

Assignment 1 – 14       
Quiz 1        
Mid Term 1       
Quiz 2        
Mid Term 2       
Date: 25/12/2012
Modern Physics and Quantum Mechanics – EPHS 240 – Fall 2011

Department offering the course: Physics & Engineering Mathematics
Academic year / Level: 3rd Level
Title: Modern Physics and Quantum Mechanics Code: EPHS 240
Total: 5
• Teach the students the principles of quantum mechanics and how they can correctly
model many scientific phenomena.
• Give the students the background of matter-wave duality and different modern
physics aspects not covered in classical physics.

a1- List the difference between classical physics and modern physics.
a2- Explain the uncertainty principle and the dual nature of waves and particles
a3- List different modern attempts to model the atom.
a4- Explain Schrodinger’s equation and its application in quantum physics
a5-Outline properties of semiconductor materials.
b1- Analyze physical problems using modern physics theorems.
1
Course Coordinator: Dr. Salah Gamal
Date: 25/11/2012
b2- Evaluate energy bands and atomic models.

c1- Describe natural phenomena using modern physics principles.

d1- Search for information and engage in life-long self-learning discipline.
d2- Refer to relevant literature.
d3- Formulate ………………….
3- Contents

Review of Classical Physics and
1 3 2 0 5
Introduction to Modern Physics
Photoelectric Effect and Max Planck’s
2 6 4 0 10
Proposition
X-Ray Diffraction and Compton’s
3 6 4 0 10
Effect
4 Bohr’s Atomic Model 6 4 0 10
5 Uncertainty Principle 9 6 0 15
6 Schrodinger’s Equation 9 6 0 15
7 Semiconductor Materials 6 4 0 15
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

1
Date: 25/11/2012
5.2– Design project to assess the ability to apply knowledge gained in the course in a real
design case.
and analytical skills.
Assessment schedule
Term Project Week 14

Assignments and Project 15%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- D. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J. Walter, "Fundamentals of Physics", Wiley, 2001.

6.2- F. Sears and M. Zemansky, "University Physics", Wiley, 1985.
6.3- R. Serway, "Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics", 8th Edition,
Brooks, 2004

Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 c1 d1 d2
Review of Classical Physics and Introduction
X X X
to Modern Physics
Photoelectric Effect and Max Planck’s
X X X X X
Proposition
X-Ray Diffraction and Compton’s Effect X X X X X
Bohr’s Atomic Model X X X X X
Uncertainty Principle X X X X X
Schrodinger’s Equation X X X X X
Semiconductor Materials X X X X X

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 c1 d1 d2
Lectures X X X X X
Assignments X X X X X
Design
X X X
Project
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 c1 d1 d2
Attendance
and X X X X X
Participation
Assignments
X X X X X
and Project
Quizzes X X
Mid-Term
X X
Examination
Final Exam X X X X X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Electrostatics and Magnetostatics – COMM 241 – Spring 2013

Department offering the course: Electrical Power & Machines
Title: Electrostatics and Magnetostatics Code: COMM 241
Total: 5
• Demonstrate the theoretical, numerical, and approximate techniques to solve the

electrostatic and electromagnetic field problems for both steady state and time
varying conditions.
• Give the students a thorough background about electromagnetic waves, their
equations, and their propagation in different media.

a1- List different types of electromagnetic waves.
a2- Explain the theoretical techniques to solve the electrostatic and electromagnetic
field problems.
a3- Formulate the electromagnetic waves equations for different types of charge and
current.
a4- Describe the electromagnetic waves propagation in different media.
1
Course Coordinator: Dr. Hanafy Mahmoud
Date: 25/11/2012
b1- Analyze different electrostatic and electromagnetic field problem.
b2- Solve the wave and Maxwell’s equations for different boundary conditions.

c1- Describe practical aspects of electromagnetic waves.
c2- Design a specific electrostatic and electromagnetic field environment.

.
3- Contents
1 Introduction 3 2 0 5
Coulomb’s Law and Electric Field
2 3 2 0 5
Intensity
Field of Point Charge, Line Charge,
3 Surface Charge, and Continuous 3 2 0 5
Volume Charge
4 Electric Flux, Gauss’s Law, Divergence 3 2 0 5
5 Electric Energy and Potential 3 2 0 5

Electric Conductors, Principle of
6 6 4 0 10
Images, and Electrical Capacitance
Dielectric Materials, Dipoles, Dielectric
7 6 4 0 10
Permittivity
Poisson’s Equation and Laplace’s
8 3 2 0 5
Equation
Steady Magnetic Fields and Ampere’s
9 3 2 0 5
Law
Magnetic Forces, Magnetic Materials,
10 6 4 0 10
Magnetic Circuits, and Inductance
Time-Varying Fields and Maxwell’s
11 3 2 0 5
Equations
Wave Equations and Propagation in
12 3 2 0 5
free space
Date: 25/11/2012
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

Assessment schedule

Assignments 15%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- W. Hayt and J. Buck, "Engineering Electromagnetics", 8th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2011.
6.2- J. Kraus and D. Fleisch, "Electromagnetics With Applications", 5th Edition, McGraw
Hill, 2005.

Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2
Introduction X
Coulomb’s Law and Electric Field Intensity X X X X X X
Field of Point Charge, Line Charge, Surface
X X X X X X
Charge, and Continuous Volume Charge
Electric Flux, Gauss’s Law, Divergence X X X X X X
Electric Energy and Potential X X X X X X
Electric Conductors, Principle of Images, and
X X X X X X
Electrical Capacitance
Dielectric Materials, Dipoles, Dielectric
X X X X X X
Permittivity
Poisson’s Equation and Laplace’s Equation X X X X X X X
Steady Magnetic Fields and Ampere’s Law X X X X X X X
Magnetic Forces, Magnetic Materials, Magnetic
X X X X X X X
Circuits, and Inductance
Time-Varying Fields and Maxwell’s Equations X X X X X X
Wave Equations and Propagation in free space X X X X X X X

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2
Lectures X X X X
Assignments X X X X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2
Attendance
and X X X X
Participation
Quizzes X X X X
Mid-Term
X X X X
Examination
Final Exam X X X X X X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Electrical Circuits – COMM 242 – Spring 2013

Department offering the course: Electrical Power & Machines
Title: Electrical Circuits Code: COMM 242
Total: 6

• Enrich the student knowledge about dc and ac circuits' theories.
• Develop the student ability to analyze and solve dc and ac circuits.
• Train the student to solve circuit problems using computer facilities.

a1- Recognize the voltage-current characteristics of different circuit elements (passive
and active).
a2- Define the different theories that can be applied to electric circuits.
a3- Define the different types of energy storage elements.
a4- Recognize the differences between ac and dc circuits.
a5- Identify the meaning of active, reactive, and apparent power.
b1- Construct circuits in complex domain starting from the time domain.
b2- Apply the different theories to solve electrical circuits.
1
Course Coordinator: Dr. Mahmoud AbdelHamid
Date: 25/11/2012
b3- Illustrate the differences between active, reactive, and apparent power.

c1- Reduce electrical circuits into simple circuits using circuit reduction techniques
and network theorems .
c2- Select the appropriate analysis technique to solve electrical circuits with direct
and time varying sources in the steady state.

d1- Present technical reports about basics of electrical circuits and different solving
techniques
3- Contents
1 Basic Concepts 2 2 2 6
2 Basic Circuit Laws 3 3 3 9
3 Circuit Analysis Techniques 6 6 6 18
4 Electrical Circuits Theorems 4 4 4 12
5 Inductors and Capacitors 5 5 5 15
AC Sinusoidal sources and 3 3 3 9

6
Phasors
Analysis of Sinusoidal Steady State 5 4 4 13
7
Circuits
8 AC power Analysis 2 3 3 8
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

1
Date: 25/11/2012
5.1 - Midterm exam to assess understanding of the fundamentals, problem solving and
5.2 – Technical report to access: the ability to apply knowledge gained in the course in a real
design case.
Assessment schedule
Assignments Weeks 3, 5 and 9

Report Week 10

Assignments and Report 20%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- J. Irwin and R. Nelms, “Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis”, 10th Edition, Wiley, 2011.
6.2- J. Nilsson, “Electric Circuits”, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2008.
6.3- W. Hayet, J. Kemmerly, and S. Durbin, “Engineering Circuit Analysis”, 7th Edition,
McGraw Hill, 2007.
6.4- C. Alexander and M. Sadiku, “Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits”, 4th Edition,
McGraw Hill, 2009.

Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1
Basic Concepts X
Basic Circuit Laws X X X
Circuit Analysis
X X X X X
Techniques
Electrical Circuits
X X X X X
Theorems
Inductors and Capacitors X X X X X
AC Sinusoidal sources
X X X X
and Phasors
Analysis of Sinusoidal X X X
Steady State Circuits
AC Power Analysis X X

Learning Method a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1
Lectures X X X X X X X X
Tutorials X X X X X X
Self Learning X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1
Attendance and Participation X X X X X X X X
Quizzes X X X X X X X
Technical Report X X X
Mid-Term Examination X X X X X X X
Final Exam X X X X X X X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Signals and Systems – COMM 350 – Fall 2011

Title: Signals and Systems Code: COMM 350
Total: 7
• Help the students understand the basic concepts of signals

• Teach he students how to deal with systems

a1- List the different types of signals
a2- Explain the meaning of time domain and frequency domain representations
a3- Describe the different types of Fourier representation
a4- Outline the difference between system types
a5- Recognize the effect of the systems on signals
b1- Analyze the different types of signals
b2- Design a system to perform certain operation on the input signals
1
Course Coordinator: Dr. Hussein AbdelAty
Date: 25/11/2012
b3- Evaluate Fourier representation of time domain signals

c1- Describe the computer analysis of signals
c2- Design a system to perform certain operation on the input signals

d1- Work in a team
d2- Propose solution to system effect on signals
3- Contents

Continuous time and discrete،time 10 4 4 18
1
signals
7 4 4 15
2 Basic system properties
4 2 2 8
3 Linear time،invariant systems
2 2 4 8
4 The convolution
10 10 10 30
5 Fourier representation
6 4 4 14
6 The Inverse Z،transform
6 4 2 12
7 System function algebra
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

1
Date: 25/11/2012
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1- Analog Integrated Circuit Design, David Johns and Ken Martin, Jon Wiley & sons,
1997
6.2 Analog Design Essentials, Willy Sansen, Springer, 2006

Date: 25/11/2012
Continuous
time and
x x x x
discrete،time
signals
Basic system
x x
properties
Linear
time،invariant x x
systems
The
x x x x x x x
convolution
Fourier
x x x x x x x x x x
representation
The Inverse
x x x x x x x
Z،transform
System
function x x x x x x x
algebra

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 d1 d2
Lectures x x x x x x x x x x x
Assignments x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Attendance
and x x x x x x x x x x x x
Participation
Assignments x x x x x x x x x x x x
Quizzes x x x x x x x x x x x
Mid-Term
x x x x x x x x x x x
Examination
Final Exam x x x x x x x x x x x
Date: 25/11/2012
Numerical Techniques – EMAT 350 – Spring 2013

Title: Numerical Techniques Code: EMAT350

Total: 5
• Use of numerical methods in engineering applications.

• Determine the roots of equations manually and by using MS-Excel with error analysis.
• Solve systems of linear algebraic equations manually and by using MS-Excel.
• Solve some engineering problems using MATLAB.
• Fit curves to given data points and choose the best curve to represent these data.
• Know different methods for numerical integration and differentiation of functions.
• Use numerical techniques for solving ordinary differential equations.
• Solve partial differential equations numerically by using finite difference method.
• Formulate models of engineering systems and discuss the methods of finding optimal solution of such
models graphically and by using MS-Excel.
Date: 25/11/2012
a1- Define principles of numerical analysis and different types of errors.
a 2- Define the methods used to obtain roots of nonlinear equations.
a 3- Define the best estimate curve to represent data.
a 4- Define different numerical integration methods.
a 5- Define numerical techniques for solving ordinary differential equations.
a 6- Define finite difference method for solving partial differential equations.
b1- Formulate models of engineering systems.
b 2- Determine the roots of equations and calculate different types of errors.
b 3- Solve linear system of equation using Gauss Elimination, matrix inverse and LU
Decomposition techniques.
b 4- Estimate best estimate curve to represent data.
b 5- Solve partial differential Equations numerically by using finite difference method.

c1- Use MS-Excel to find roots of nonlinear equations.
c2- Solve some engineering problems using MATLAB.

different fields.
Date: 25/11/2012
3- Contents
Lecture
(hours)
1 Course Overview, Roots of Equations 3* 3 2* 3 15
2 Solution of simultaneous algebraic equations 3* 3 2*2 10
3 Least Squares regression and interpolation 3* 2 2* 2 10
4 Numerical integration and differentiation 3* 3 2* 3 15
5 Ordinary differential equations 3* 2 2* 2 10
6 Partial differential equations 3* 2 2* 2 10
7 General Review 3* 1 2* 1 5
Total 45 30 75
Date: 25/11/2012
Quiz Quiz 1 6 5
Quiz Quiz 2 11 5
Total 100 %
Ghapra S. and Canale R., “Numerical Methods for Engineering,” Fifth Edition, 2006.
Recommended books
Kreyszig E., “Advanced Engineering Mathematics,” 9th Edition, 2006, John Wiley & Sons.
• Computers for students in tutorials
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Overview, Roots of Equations

      
Solution of simultaneous algebraic

      
equations
Least Squares regression and

      
interpolation
Numerical integration and

      
differentiation
Ordinary differential equations      
Partial differential equations        
General Review      

Lectures       
Tutorials         

Assignment 1 – 14       
Quiz 1        
Mid Term 1       
Quiz 2        
Mid Term 2       
Date: 25/11/2012
Electronic Materials – COMM 351 – Fall 2011

Title: Electronic Materials Code: COMM 351
Total: 5
• Introduce the students to the basic principles of solid state electronic materials.
• Build the students ability to formulate and analyze an engineering problem.
• Promote the students skill in comparing different alternatives.
• Improve the student skills with respect to practical considerations and technology
limitations.

a1- List the different properties of semiconductor materials.
a2- Explain the concept of energy bands in semiconductors.
a3- Describe the operation of PN junctions and BJTs.
a4- List the different mechanisms of conduction in semiconductors.
b1- Analyze semiconductor circuit problems.
1
Course Coordinator: Dr. Magdy Ibrahim
Date: 25/11/2012
b2- Design a pn junction and BJT circuit.
b3- Evaluate the characteristics of a semiconductor device

c1- Design a real circuit with semiconductor devices.

3- Contents
1 Crystals and Bonding 6 4 0 10

2 Electronic conduction in metals 6 4 0 10
3 Energy Bands in solids 6 4 0 10
4 Semiconductors 9 6 0 15
5 P-N diodes 9 6 0 15
6 Bipolar Junction Transistors 9 6 0 15
4.1 – Lectures
4.2 – Assignments

5.2– Homework assignments to assess the ability to apply knowledge gained in the course in
real case problems.
1
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment schedule

Assignments 15%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
a. J. Gupta, "Electrical Engineering materials & semiconductor devices", Kataria, 2010.

b. R. Boylested and L. Nasbelsky, "Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory", 11th Edition,
Prentice Hall, 2012.

- Board.
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 d1 d2
Crystals, Bonding X X X
Electronic conduction in metals X X X X
Energy Bands in solids X X X X
Semiconductors X X X X X X X
P-N diodes X X X X X
Bipolar Junction Transistors X X X X X

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 d1 d2
Lectures X X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 d1 d2
Attendance
and X X X X
Participation
Quizzes X X X X
Mid-Term
X X X X
Examination
Date: 25/11/2012
Electromagnetic Fields – COMM 352 – Fall 2011

Title: Electromagnetic Fields Code: COMM 352
Total: 5
• Introduce the basic concepts of electromagnetic waves.

• Familiarize students with the behavior of electromagnetic waves in the presence of
material media and their interfaces.
• Teach students to analyze and design transmission line systems, analytically and
graphically.
• Teach students to analyze and design simple antenna systems.

a1- List basic concepts of electromagnetic waves.
a2- Explain the behavior of electromagnetic waves in the presence of material media
and their interfaces.
a3- Explain field and circuit analysis of transmission lines.
a4- Outline the principles of antenna systems.
1
Course Coordinator: Dr. Esmat AbdelFattah
Date: 25/11/2012
b1- Analyze transmission line systems, analytically and graphically.
b2- Analyze simple antenna systems.

c1- Design transmission line systems.
c2- Design simple antenna systems.

3- Contents

Time-varying fields. Maxwell's equations
1 3 2 0 5
and boundary conditions
2 Plane electromagnetic waves 3 2 0 5
Propagation of electromagnetic waves in
3 6 4 0 10
matter
4 Power and energy relations 3 2 0 5
5 Reflection and refraction 3 2 0 5
6 Phase and group wave velocities 3 2 0 5

Field analysis of transmission lines:
7 6 4 0 10
Coaxial transmission line
Transverse Electro-Magnetic Waves and
8 3 2 0 5
Power flow on TL
9 Circuit analysis of transmission lines 3 2 0 5
Graphical solution of transmission lines
10 3 2 0 5
(Smith chart)
11 Impedance matching using Smith chart 3 2 0 5
12 Fundamentals and definitions of antennas 3 2 0 5
13 Infinitesimal and small dipole antenna 3 2 0 5
1
Date: 25/11/2012
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

Assessment schedule

Assignments 15%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.2- J. Kraus and D. Fleisch, "Electromagnetics With Applications", 5th Edition, McGraw
Hill, 2005.
6.3- D. Pozar, “Microwave Engineering”, 4th Edition, Wiley, 2011.

Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2
Time-varying fields. Maxwell's equations and
X X X
boundary conditions
Plane electromagnetic waves X X X
Propagation of electromagnetic waves in matter X X X
Power and energy relations X X X
Reflection and refraction X X X
Phase and group wave velocities X X X
Field analysis of transmission lines: Coaxial
X X X X X
transmission line
Transverse Electro-Magnetic Waves and Power flow
X X X X X
on TL
Circuit analysis of transmission lines X X X X X
Graphical solution of transmission lines (Smith chart) X X X X X
Impedance matching using Smith chart X X X X X
Fundamentals and definitions of antennas X X X X X
Infinitesimal and small dipole antenna X X X X X

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2
Lectures X X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2
Attendance
and X X X X
Participation
Quizzes X X X X
Mid-Term
X X X X
Examination
Date: 25/11/2012
Logic Design – COMM 353 – Fall 2011

Title: Logic Design Code: COMM 353
Total: 5
• Build the student background in issues related to logic design.

• Help students develop a thorough understanding of different number systems, logic
operators, and design.

a1- List the different numbering systems and their characteristics
a2- Explain logic functions and their implementation.
a3- Describe arithmetic operations in different numbering systems.
a4- Explain the operation of sequential circuits and memories.
b1- Analyze Boolean algebra problems.
b2- Design Karnaugh maps.
b3- Analyze sequential circuits and memories.
1
Course Coordinator: Dr. Mohamed Marzouk
Date: 25/11/2012
c1- Design a logic circuit from a given Boolean expression.

d2- Formulate logic expressions for real-life situations.
3- Contents
Number Systems, Conversion, and

1 6 4 0 10
Coding
Switching functions, Analysis,
2 9 6 0 15
Design, and Implementation
Combinational Logic Functions:
3 Adders, Decoders, Coders, 9 6 0 15
Multiplexer, DeMUX, etc.
4 Flip-Flops and Related Devices 6 4 0 10
Sequential Circuits: Counters and
5 9 6 0 15
Shift Registers
6 Memories & Programmable Logic 6 4 0 10
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments
Date: 25/11/2012
5.2– Assignments to assess the ability to apply knowledge gained in the course in a real design
case.
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Assignments 15%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- T. Floyd, "Digital Fundamentals", 10th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2008.

6.2- M. Mano and M. Ciletti, "Digital Design", 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2006.
6.3- T. Bartee, “Digital Computers Fundamentals”, 6th Edition, McGraw Hill, 1991.

- Board.
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 d1 d2
Number Systems, Conversion, and Coding X X X
Switching functions, Analysis, Design, and X X X X X X
Implementation
Combinational Logic Functions X X X X X X X
Flip-Flops and Related Devices X X X
Sequential Circuits X X X X
Memories & Programmable Logic X X X

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 d1 d2
Lectures X X X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 d1 d2
Attendance
and X X X X X
Participation
Quizzes X X X X
Mid-Term
X X X X
Examination
Date: 25/11/2012
Solid State Electronic Devices – COMM 360 – Spring 2012

Title: Solid State Electronic Devices Code: COMM 360
Total: 5
• Provide students with foundational background, theories and mechanism of operation

of principle semiconductor devices with emphasis on physical concepts.
• Develop the student skills in modeling and characterization of semiconductor
devices.
• Provide students with good understanding of the link between device physics and
circuit design by introducing to them design parameters, performance parameters,
CAD models, and device scaling theory, etc.

a1- List the mechanisms of operation of principle semiconductor devices.
a2- Explain physical phenomena and implications of downscaling of semiconductor
devices.
a3- Describe compact models for circuit simulations.
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b1- Develop analytical models for semiconductor devices.
b2- Simulate circuits using compact device models.
b3- Plan material and process characterization using semiconductor devices.

c1- Acquire hand on of the practical circuit simulation using compact device models
c2- Write professional technical reports.

d2- Refer to relevant literature
3- Contents
1 Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 3 2 0 5

2 Review of Semiconductor Fundamentals 6 4 0 10
3 Metal Semiconductor Contacts 6 4 0 10
4 BJTs 12 8 0 20
5 JFETs and MESFETs 6 4 0 10
6 MOSFETs 12 8 0 20
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

5.2– Design projects to assess the ability to apply knowledge gained in the course in a real
design case.
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Assessment schedule

Assignments 15%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- R. Boylestad and L. Nashelky, “Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory”, 11th Edition,
6.2- E. Yang, "Microelectronics Devices ", McGraw Hill, 1988.

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Course Content a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Introduction to Semiconductor Devices X
Review of Semiconductor Fundamentals X X X
Metal Semiconductor Contacts X X X X X X X
BJTs X X X X X X X
JFETs and MESFETs X X X X X X
MOSFETs X X X X X X X X

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Lectures X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Attendance
and X X X
Participation
Quizzes X X X
Mid-Term
X X X
Examination
Final Exam X X X X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Thermodynamics – ENGR 360 – Fall 2011

Department Teaching the course: Mechanical Power Engineering
Title: Thermodynamics Code: ENGR 360

Total: 5
• Introduce the concept and definition of different thermodynamic properties
• Build the student ability and analysis thermodynamic systems.
• Determine the values of different properties of ideal gases and pure substances and using thermodynamic
tables.
• Apply the first law gas mixtures properties and combustion cesses
Course Coordinator: Dr. Nashwa Abbas
Date: 25/11/2012
a1- Define Basic concepts and definitions of Thermodynamics.
a 2- Define Ideal gases.
a 3- Define Pure substances and phase equilibrium.
a 4- Define the First Law of thermodynamics.
a 5- Know Gas Mixtures.
a 6- Define Combustion process.
b1- Study System and control volume.
b 2- Define heat transfer.
b 3- Determine Ideal gases, State equation, Specific heat at constant pressure and volume.
b 4- Use First Law of thermodynamics in closed and open systems.

c1- Apply First Law of thermodynamics in Gas mixtures and Combustion processes.
c2- Analyze thermodynamic systems.

d2- Develop the student ability and analysis thermodynamic systems.
Date: 25/11/2012
3- Contents
Lecture
(hours)
1 Basic concepts and definitions 3* 2 2* 2 10
2 Ideal gases 3* 2 2* 2 10
3 Pure substances and phase equilibrium 3* 3 2* 3 15
4 First Law of thermodynamics 3* 2 2* 2 10
5 Reciprocating compressors 3* 2 2* 2 10
6 Gas Mixtures. 3* 2 2* 2 10
7 Combustion process 3* 2 2* 2 10
Total 45 30 75
Date: 25/11/2012
Quiz Quiz 1 6 5
Quiz Quiz 2 11 5
Total 100 %
Thermodynamics an, Engineering approach, Yunus A. cengel, M.A. Boles.
Recommended books
Fundamentals of classic thermodynamics, Van Wylen Sommtag
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 d1 d2
Basic concepts and definitions       
Ideal gases      
Pure substances and phase       

equilibrium
First Law of thermodynamics      
Reciprocating compressors      
Gas Mixtures.        
Combustion process     

Lectures       
Tutorials       

Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 d1 d2
Assignment 1 – 5       
Quiz 1       
Mid Term 1        
Quiz 2       
Mid Term 2        
Final Term Exam       
Date: 25/11/2012
Electronic Circuits – COMM 361 – Spring 2012

Title: Electronic Circuits Code: COMM 361
Total: 5
• Build the student background in issues related to microelectronic circuits.
• Help students develop a thorough understanding of the analysis and design of
different microelectronics circuits.

a1- List the different BJT and MOS amplifier topologies.
a2- Explain the physics of different semiconductor devices.
a3- Describe the characteristics of diode circuits.
a4- Explain the operation of opamp circuits.
a5- Explain the frequency response of different amplifier circuits.
a6- Describe the characteristics of BJT and MOS amplifier circuits.
b1- Analyze diode circuits, BJT and MOS amplifiers.
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b2- Design diode circuits, BJT and MOS amplifiers.
b3- Evaluate the performance of semiconductor circuits using computer simulators.
b4- Design opamp circuits.

c1- Design different amplifier circuits meeting certain specifications.
c2- Create simulation testbenches for semiconductor circuits.

d2- Demonstrate good simulation skills.
3- Contents
2 Physics of Semiconductors 3 2 0 5
3 Diode Models and Circuits 6 4 0 10
Bipolar Transistors Physics and
4 9 6 0 15
Amplifiers
MOS Transistors Physics and
5 9 6 0 15
Amplifiers
6 Amplifier Frequency Response 6 4 0 10
7 OPAMP Ciruits 9 6 0 15
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

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5.2– Assignments to assess the ability to apply knowledge gained in the course in a real design
case.
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Assignments 15%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- B. Razavi, “Fundamental of Microelectronics”, Wiley, 2008.

6.2- A. Sedra and K. Smith, “Microelectronic Circuits”, 6th Edition, Oxford University Press,
2009.

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Date: 25/11/2012
Introduction X
Physics of
X X
Semiconductors
Diode Models
X X X X X X X X X
and Circuits
Bipolar
Transistors
X X X X X X X X X X
Physics and
Amplifiers
MOS
Transistors
X X X X X X X X X X
Physics and
Amplifiers
Amplifier
Frequency X X X X X X
Response
OPAMP Ciruits X X X X

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 d1 d2
Date: 25/11/2012
Attendance
and X X X X X X
Participation
Quizzes X X X X
Mid-Term
X X X X
Examination
Date: 25/11/2012
Waves and Transmission Lines – COMM 362 – Spring 2012

Title: Waves and Transmission Lines Code: COMM 362
Total: 6
• Get the students familiar with the transmission lines used in the microwave and
optical ranges of frequencies.
• Introduce the students to basic applications of these transmission lines in some
microwave passive components.

a1- Analyze different waveguides.
a2- Describe wave propagation in optical fibers.
a3- Explain scattering parameters of microwave circuits.
a4- List microwave passive devices and their characteristics.
b1- Select the appropriate waveguides.
b2- Develop an equivalent circuit of microwave networks.
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b3- Analyze microwave passive devices.

c1- Develop microwave circuits measurement skills.
c2- Build microwave circuits.

d1- Work in a team efficiently.
d2- Test microwave circuits.
3- Contents

Generalized Maxwell's equations and
1 2 2 2 6
parallel plate waveguide
Closed waveguides (rectangular and
2 4 4 4 12
circular)
3 Microstrip transmission line 4 4 4 12
Symmetric and asymmetric dielectric
4 slab planar waveguide and step-index 4 4 4 12
optical fiber
Equivalent circuit of waveguide. N- port
5 4 4 4 12
circuit description
Scattering parameters of waveguides and
6 4 4 4 12
waveguide coupling by aperture
7 Resonators 4 4 4 12
Passive devices: Terminations,
8 attenuators, directional couplers, hybrid 4 4 4 12
junctions, and nonreciprocal devices.
4.1 – Lectures
4.2 – Assignments
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4.3 – Lab reports and interactions

5.3– Lab reports to assess understanding of the practical aspects of measuring microwave
circuits.
Assessment schedule
Assignments and Lab Reports Weekly


Assignments and Lab Reports 20%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.2- D. Pozar, “Microwave Engineering”, 4th Edition, Wiley, 2011.

- Microwave Laboratory.
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Generalized Maxwell's equations and parallel
X X X X X X
plate waveguide
Closed waveguides (rectangular and circular) X X X X X X
Microstrip transmission line X X X X X X
Symmetric and asymmetric dielectric slab
X X X X X X X
planar waveguide and step-index optical fiber
Equivalent circuit of waveguide. N- port circuit
X X X X X X
description
Scattering parameters of waveguides and
X X X X X X
waveguide coupling by aperture
Resonators X X X X X X
Passive devices: Terminations, attenuators,
directional couplers, hybrid junctions, and X X X X X X
nonreciprocal devices.

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Lectures X X X X
Assignments X X X
Lab Reports
and X X X X
Interaction
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Attendance
and X X X X
Participation
Assignments
and Lab X X X X X X X
Reports
Quizzes X X X X X
Mid-Term
X X X X X
Examination
Date: 25/11/2012
Computer Architecture – COMM 363 – Fall 2012

Academic year / Level: 4th Level
Title: Computer Architecture Code: COMM 363
Total: 5
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental principles of computer architecture using a breadth

approach.
• Evaluate quantitatively the performance of any computer system.
• Learn the architectural techniques used to design and build modern high-performance
microprocessors and microcomputers.
• Study issues involved in the design of the memory system, especially caches.

a1- Understand the fundamental principles of computer architecture using a breadth
approach
a2- Comprehend the concepts of instruction set architecture and related design
principles
a3- Understand issues involved in the design of the memory system, especially
caches
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b1 - Evaluate quantitatively the performance of any computer system
b2 - Design a basic computer
b3 - Compare the different architectural styles

c1 - Implement the basic computer designed in b2
c2 - Use SpecInt and SpecFP to evaluate the performance of computer systems

d1- Share ideas and work in a team
3- Contents

Basic Computer Architecture and Microprocessors :
Von Neumann architecture.
Review of Digital circuit and Digital Components:

1 Logic Gates. Boolean Function and Simplifications.
6 4
Combinational Circuit and Sequential circuit. Decoders
and Multiplexers. Registers and Counters.
Data Representation: Number Systems.

Complements. Fixed-point representation (Addition,
2 6 4
subtraction, overflow). Floating-point representation.
Register Transfer and Micro-operations. Register

Transfer. Bus and Memory Transfers. Arithmetic
3 Micro-operations. Logic Micro-operations. Shift Micro- 6 4
operations. Arithmetic Logic Shift Unit.
Basic Computer Organization and Design: Instruction.

Codes. Computer
Instructions. Timing and Control. Instruction Cycle.

4 6 4
Instruction Types :Memory-Reference Instructions,
Register-Reference
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Instructions, Input/Output Instructions.
Program Interrupt.
Micro programmed Control Unit: Control Memory.

Address Sequencing.
5 Micro-instruction Format. Mapping of Instruction.
6 4
Micro-program
Central Processing Unit: General Register

Organization. Stack Organization.
6 9 6
Instruction Format. Addressing Modes.
Input-Output Organization: I/O Bus and interface

modules. I/O versus
7 Memory Bus. Priority Interrupt. Direct Memory Access
6 4
(DMA).
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule
Date: 25/11/2012

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
• Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface, David A. Patterson

and John L. Hennessy, Morgan Kaufmanns, 1998 2nd edition.
• The Architecture of Computer Hardware and System Software, Irv Englander, John Wiley
and Sons, 2000, 2nd edition.
• Fundamentals Of Computer Organization And Architecture. Mostafa Abd-El-Barr, Hesham
El-Rewini. John Wiley and Sons, 2005, 2nd edition.
• Computer System Architecture, M. Morris Mano. Prentice Hall, International edition, 1998,
3rd edition.

Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1
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Learning
Method
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Lectures
. . . . . .
Assignments . . . . . .
Design
Project . . .
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Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1
Attendance and
Participation . . . . . .
Assignments . . . . . . . . .
Quizzes . . . . . .
Mid-Term
Examination . . . . . .
Final Exam . . . . . .
Date: 25/11/2012
Electronic Measurements – COMM 364 – Spring 2012

Title: Electronic Measurements Code: COMM 364
Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: N/A
Tutorial : N/A Practical: 4
Total: 4
• Get the students familiar with most important measuring instruments.

• Teach the students how to investigate the behavior of analog and digital electronic
circuits in the lab.

a1- Describe the operation of different measurement equipment.
a2- Explain the theory and operation of different electronic circuits.
a3- Measure the performance of digital circuits.
b1- Evaluate the performance of analog and digital circuits.
b2- Plan a measurement setup for different electronic circuits.
Date: 25/11/2012
c1- Describe practical steps for doing electronic measurements.
c2- Select appropriate components for experimentation.

d1- Work in a team and within time constraints.
d2- Motivate team members.
3- Contents
1 Oscilloscope and Function Generators 0 0 4 4

2 Diodes and OPAMPS 0 0 12 12
3 FET Amplifiers 0 0 4 4
4 Gates and Combinational Logic Circuits 0 0 16 16
5 Flip-Flops 0 0 8 8
6 Sequential Digital Circuits 0 0 16 16
4.1 – Laboratory interactions

4.2 – Laboratory manuals
4.3 – Lab reports
5.1- Lab Reports to assess understanding of the theory and practical procedures to measure
electronic circuits.
5.2- Oral and experimental examination to assess the practical skills of students and how they
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can put it into getting electronic circuits to work.
5.3- Final exam to assess understanding of different aspects in the course, especially the
measuring techniques.
Assessment schedule
Lab Reports and Attendance Weekly

Oral and Experimental Exam Last week
Lab Reports and Attendance 30%

Oral and Experimental Exam 30%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
5.1- Electronic Circuits: Laboratory Manual, Heathkit Educational Systems, 1988.

5.2- S. Libes, A. Eichert, T. Elbell, and P. Marshall, "Digital Electronics: Concepts and
Applications”, 11th Edition, Lab-Volt, 1993.

- Laboratory kits.
- Bread boards and electronic components.
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2
Oscilloscope and Function Generators X X X X
Diodes and OPAMPS X X X X X
FET Amplifiers X X X X X
Gates and Combinational Logic Circuits X X X X X
Flip-Flops X X X X X
Sequential Digital Circuits X X X X X

Learning Method a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2
Laboratory interactions X X X X X
Laboratory manuals X X X X X X
Lab reports X X X X
Assessment a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2
Lab Reports and Attendance X X X X X X X
Oral and Experimental Exam X X X
Final Exam X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Human Resources Management - HUMN 364 – Fall 2012

Department offering the course: Any Department
Title: Human Resources Management Code: HUMN 364
Total: 5
• Illustrate the HR. management responsibilities of line and staff
• Illustrate and explain each of the seven steps in HR Scorecard approach for crating
HR systems..
• Write job specifications.
• List different type of tests.

a1- Identify to the management and human resources definitions and role.
a2- Identify Human Resource Management and the HR Scorecard and job analysis.
a3- Identify Employee Testing , Selection and interviewing.
a4- Identify Training, Developing Employees and Appraisal.
b1- …

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Course Coordinator: Dr. Reem
Date: 25/11/2012
c1- ----.

d1- Prepare technical effective studying reports.
d2- Demonstrate efficient IT capabilities..
3- Contents

Introduction, common factors,
organization in the management and
1 3 2 0 5
human resources definitions
The strategic role of Human Resource

2 Management,. 3 2 0 5
Strategic role of Human Resource

3 Management and the HR Scorecard. 6 4 0 10
Job analysis.
4 9 6 0 15
Employee Testing and Selection.
5 9 6 0 15
Interviewing Candidates.
6 6 4 0 10
Training and Developing Employees
7 6 4 0 10
Performance Management and Appraisal.
8 3 2 0 5
Total Hours
45 30 0 75
4.1 – Class Lectures

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4.2 - Tutorial

5.1– Quizzes.
5.2– Assignments.
5.3– Mid-Term Examination.
5.4– Final examination.
5.5– In-Class activities and attendance.
Assessment schedule
assignments Weekly
In-Class activities and attendance Weekly
Quizzes 10%
assignments 20%
In-Class activities and attendance 5%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
• Human Resources Management 10/e Gray Dessler..

- Board and data show projector

Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 d1 d2
Date: 25/11/2012
Introduction, common factors, organization in the
management and human resources definitions x
The strategic role of Human Resource Management,. x

Strategic role of Human Resource Management and x
the HR Scorecard
Job analysis. x x
Employee Testing and Selection. x x
Interviewing Candidates. x
Training and Developing Employees
x x
Performance Management and Appraisal. x x

Learning Method a1 a2 a3 a4 d1 d2
Class Lectures x x x x
Tutorial x x

Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 d1 d2
assignments x x x x
Quizzes x x x x
Mid-Term Examination x x
Final Exam x x x x
In-Class activities and attendance x x
Date: 25/11/2012
Antenna Engineering and Propagation – COMM 411 – Fall 2012

Title: Antenna Engineering and Propagation Code: COMM 411
Total: 5
• Enrich the student knowledge in the field of antennas

• Develop the student ability to analyze basic antennas structures.
• Develop the student ability to design simple antennas.

a1- Derive the far field components of wire antennas.
a2- List the antenna fundamental parameters.
a3- Explain different types of wire antennas.
a4- Recognize the operation of antennas arrays.
a5- Derive the far field components of aperture antennas.
a6- Explain the operation of reflector antennas.
a7- Explain the operation of broadband antennas.
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Date: 25/11/2012
b1- Analyze antennas structures.
b2- Design simple antennas structures.
b3- Evaluate commercial antennas performance.

c1- Identify appropriate specifications for required antennas..
c2- Write technical reports.

d1- Work in team
d2- Search for information and engage in life-long self-learning discipline
3- Contents

Infinitesimal dipole and antennas
1 12 8 20
parameters
Wire antennas, feeding networks and
2 6 4 10
ground effects
3 Loop antennas 6 4 10
4 Arrays 9 6 15
5 Rectangular and circular apertures 6 4 10
6 Reflector antennas 3 2 5
7 Broadband antennas 3 2 5
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 – Discussion group
4.3 - Reading
Date: 25/11/2012
5.1 - Assignments
5.2 – Quizzes/participation on board
.
5.3 – Midterm Exams (two).
5.4 – Design project
5.5 – Final exam
.
Assessment schedule
Quizzes/participation on board Weekly
Design project Week 12
Attendance/ Assignments 10%

Quizzes/participation on board 10%
Project 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1- Constantine Balanis, Antenna Theory Analysis and Design, John Wiley & Sons, 2005

Date: 25/11/2012
Course
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Content
Infinitesimal
dipole and
     
antennas
parameters
Wire
antennas,
feeding
    
networks and
ground
effects
Loop
    
antennas
Arrays     
Rectangular
and circular     
apertures
Reflector
    
antennas
Broadband
    
antennas

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Lectures           
Discussion
    
group
Reading     
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Attendance/assignments       
Quizzes/participation
        
on board
Mid-Term Examination         
Project     
Final Exam         
Date: 25/11/2012
Acoustics – COMM 412 – Spring 2013

Title: Acoustics Code: COMM 412
Total: 5
• Obtain sufficient background and technical knowledge of Acoustics

• Develop the student ability to use most popular application of Acoustic

a1- List Basic of information in Acoustics
a2- Explain the relationship between pressure and particle velocity for plan waves
and spherical waves
a3- Describe acoustic measurements and noise metrics
a4- List of the wave acoustics, wave equation
a5- Explain the application of biomedical Acoustic Engineering
a6- Outline of fundamental Acoustic properties.
a7- Recognize the acoustic wave characteristic and its application
Course Coordinator: Dr. Hany Shawky
Date: 25/11/2012
b1- Analyze the wave equation of some noise sources
b2- Design room Acoustics and Reverberation time measurment
b3- Evaluate the practical importance of sound energy
b4- Plan for creation Acoustic characteristic and its properties

c1- Describe sound absorber and insulator in Acoustic
c2- Design of different room Acoustics characteristics
c3- Create systematic and methodic approaches when dealing with new and
advancing technology in Acoustics
c4- Work to Search for information and engage in life-long self-learning of
fundamental Acoustic phenomena
d1- Propose for understanding contemporary issues of Acoustic
d2- Formulate the biomedical application in Acoustic Engineering
3- Contents
1 Basic information of Acoustics 3 2 5

2 Acoustic measurements and types of waves 9 4 13
3 Environmental noise and wave acoustics 9 8 17
Reverberation time, rooms and ear
4 6 4 10
characteristics
5 Impedance and sound energy 6 4 10
Sound abdorption, absorber and
6 6 4 10
transmission
7 Biomedical application 6 4 10
4.1 - Lectures
1
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4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1- The master handbook of Acoustics,F.Alton Everest, McGraw hill, 2001

6.2 Architectual Acoustics, Marshall long, Elsevier Inc., 2006
6.3 Foundation of Engineering Acoustics, Frank Fahy, Elsevier, 2005
6.4 The science and applications of Acoustics, Daniel Racheal and Cunny, spring, 2006

Date: 25/11/2012
Course
Content
Basic
information of x
Acoustics
Acoustic
measurements
and types of
x X
waves
Environmental
noise and wave x x x
acoustics
Reverberation
time, rooms
and ear
x x x
characteristics
Impedance
and sound x x x x
energy
Sound x
abdorption,
absorber and
x x
transmission
Biomedical x
application
x x

Learning
Method
Lectures x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Assignments x x x x x
Design
x x
Project
Date: 25/11/2012
Attendance
and
Participation
Assignments x x x x x x
Quizzes x x x x x x
Mid-Term
x x x x x x
Examination
Final Exam x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Date: 25/11/2012
Analog Circuits – COMM 421 – Fall 2012

Title: Analog Circuits Code: COMM 421
Total: 5
• Help the student in understanding analog circuits.

• Become capable to design and optimize any analog circuit.

a1- List the main building elements in any analog circuit.
a2- Explain main building blocks of the different analog circuits.
a3- Describe main function of the main elements that builds up the different analog
circuits.
a4- List main functions of built analog circuit.
a5- Explain the various pros and cons of the designed analog circuit.
a6- Outline the main properties of used analog circuits. Characterize the used analog circuit.
a7- Recognize the functionality of any analog circuit.
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Date: 25/11/2012
b1- Analyze the different analog circuits.
b2- Design a variety of multifunction analog circuits.
b3- Evaluate the parameters of analog circuits.
b4- Plan the versatile analog circuits that can fulfill a specific function.

c1- Describe the importance and significance of utilized device and elements (value
wise and type wise)
c2- Design the device parameters to meet the required functionality from analog
circuit.
c3- Create new designs for analog circuits.

d1- Work in groups.
d2- Propose different useful simulation tools.
d3- Formulate versatile solution methods.
3- Contents

MOSFET devices (operation and
1 3 2
applications)
2 Different MOSFET device configurations 9 5
Negative feedback topologies and amplifier
3 12 8
stability
4 Positive feedback 8 6
Root locus and poles and zeros of any
5 electronic function will be examined in- 6 4
parallel with amplifier frequency response
6 Multi-vibrators 4 2
7 Software and hardware projects 3 3

Date: 25/11/2012
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments
4.3 - Design project (theoretical + practical + simulation)

5.1 - Midterm Exam to assess understanding of the fundamentals, problem solving, analytical
and design capabilities.
5.2 – Design project or technical report to access: the ability to apply knowledge gained in the
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
1. Microelectronic circuits, Sedra/Smith, Oxford University Press, sixth edition.

2. Analog Integrated Circuit Design, David Johns and Ken Martin, Jon Wiley & sons, 1997
3. Analog Design Essentials, Willy Sansen, Springer, 2006

Date: 25/11/2012
MOSFET devices
(operation and X X X X X X X X X
applications)
Different X
MOSFET device X X X X X X X X X
configurations
Negative X X
feedback
topologies and X X X X X X X X X X X X X
amplifier
stability
Positive X
feedback
X X X X X X X X X X
Root locus and X
poles and zeros
of any electronic
function will be
examined in- X X X X X X X X X X
parallel with
amplifier
frequency
response
Multi-vibrators X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Software and X X
hardware X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
projects

Learning
Method
Lectures X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Assignments X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Design
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Project
Date: 25/11/2012
Attendance
and X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Participation
Assignments X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Mid-Term
X X X X X X X
Examination
Date: 25/11/2012
VLSI Design – COMM 422 – Spring 2013

Title: VLSI Design Code: COMM 422
Total: 6
• Build the student background in issues related to integrated circuit fabrication and
design.
• Enrich the student’s basic knowledge in designing high-speed CMOS digital
integrated circuits.
• Develop the student ability to use integrated circuit computer-aided design and
verification tools.

The graduates of the Communication Systems Engineering program should be able to
demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of:
a1. Basic issues in digital integrated circuit fabrication and design.
a2. Different implementation strategies for Digital CMOS ICs, FPGAs and
applications in DSP.
a3. CMOS IC layout of complex gates and design rules.
a4. Delay of CMOS circuits.
a5. Sequential design issues.
a6. Digital datapath sybsystems.
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Date: 25/11/2012
to:
b1. Assess the performance of CMOS digital circuits
b2. Analyze the delay of basic digital gates.
b3. Compute critical timing issues: skew, jitter and crosstalk of an entire system.
b4. Evaluate the performance of datapath subsystems: Shifters, Adders and
Multipiers.

to:
c1. Isolate design challenges during digital design process.
c2. Design synchronous integrated digital circuits.

to:
d1. Search for information and engage in life-long self-learning discipline.

d2. Share results.
3- Contents

CMOS Processing - Scaling 3 3
1 3 9
Layout - Digital Design Implementation 3 3 3 9
2
Models for Digital Design 3 3 3 9
3
Combinational Delay 3 3 3 9
4
Interconnects 3 3 3 9
5
Sequential Design 3 3 3 9
6
Clock Limitations and Distribution 3 3 3 9
7
PLL and DLL 3 3 3 9
8
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Datapath Sybsystems: Adders - Multipliers
9 6 6 6 18
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

5.1 - Quizzes
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Assignments 20%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1- Jan Rabaey, Anantha Chandrakasan and Borivoje Nikolic,"Digital Integrated Circuits: A

Design Perspective", Prentice-Hall. Second Edition.
6. 1- N. Weste and D. Harris, “CMOS VLSI Design: A Circuits and Systems Perspective”,
Third Edition, Addison Wesley
Date: 25/11/2012
Date: 25/11/2012
CMOS Processing - Scaling
x x x
Layout - Digital Design
Implementation x x x
Models for Digital Design
x x x
Combinational Delay
x x x x x
Interconnects
x x
Sequential Design x x x x x
Clock Limitations and x
Distribution x x
PLL and DLL x x x
Datapath Sybsystems: x
Adders - Multipliers x x x

Learning
Method
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Lectures x x x x x x x
Design
x x x x x x
Project
Date: 25/11/2012
Attendance
and x x
Participation
Quizzes x x x x x
Mid-Term
x x x x x
Examination
Final Exam x x x x x x x x x x x x
Date: 25/11/2012
Microwave Circuits – COMM 432 –

Title: Microwave Circuits Code: COMM 432
Total: 6
• Teach the students how to analyze transmission line problems.

• Give the students the know-how to design, build and test microwave circuits
(matching networks, filters and amplifier).
• Give the students the necessary skills to use RF circuit and device simulators.

a1- Analyze different configurations of transmission lines.
a2- Describe the operation of basic microwave components.
a3- Explain the theory of matching networks.
a4-Describe the theory of microwave filters and microwave amplifiers.
a5- List the necessary tools for simulating RF and microwave circuits.
b1- Select the appropriate transmission lines.
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b2- Select the appropriate matching network.
b3- Select the filter design that meets the specifications.
b4- Select the amplifier design that meets the specifications.

c1- Build and test matching networks.
c2- Build and test microwave filters.
c3- Build and test microwave amplifiers.

d1- Design of microwave circuits (matching networks, filters, and amplifiers)
d2- Test microwave circuits.
3- Contents
1 Transmission lines 4 4 4 12
2 Network theory 4 4 2 10
3 Passive microwave components 4 4 4 12
4 Matching networks 4 4 4 12
5 Filter design 4 4 4 12
6 Amplifier design 6 6 6 18
7 RF measurements 4 4 6 14
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

1
Date: 25/11/2012
design case.
Assessment schedule
Assignments and Project Weekly


Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- D. Pozar, “Microwave Engineering”, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 1998.

6.2- R. Collin, “Foundations for Microwave Engineering”, McGraw Hill, 1966.
6.3- K. Gupta et al., “Microstrip lines and Slotlines”, Artech House, 1996.

- Basic Microwave lab
- Board and data show projector
- Computer with RF simulator
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Transmission lines • •
Network theory •
Passive microwave components •
Matching networks • • • •
Filter design • • • •
Amplifier design • • • •
RF measurements • •

Learning Method a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Class Lectures • • • • •
Assignments • • •
Design Project • • • • •
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Attendance
and • • • • •
Participation
Assignments
• • • • • • • • •
and Project
Quizzes • • • •
Mid-Term
• • •
Examination
Final Exam • • • • • • • • •
Date: 25/11/2012
Optoelectronic Devices – COMM 441 – Fall 2012

Title: Optoelectronic Devices Code: COMM 441
Total: 6
• Introduce the students to the basic principles of optoelectronic devices.

• Build the students ability to formulate and analyze an engineering problem.
• Promote the students skills in comparing different alternatives.
• Improve the student skills with respect to practical considerations and device
limitations.

a1- Outline the basics of wave matter interactions and their engineering applications.
a2- Recognize the properties of optoelectronic materials and devices.
a3- Explain the fundamentals of laser engineering systems and their applications in
optical communications.
b1- Develop analytical models for optoelectronic engineering problems.
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b2- Solve optoelectronic engineering problems in an optimized way.
b3- Design optoelectronic engineering components and systems for specific
applications.

c1- Write scientific technical reports
c2- Create practical set ups, their usage guides and maintenance plans.

d1- Work efficiently in a team
3- Contents
2 Optical Cavities 2 2 2 6
3 Laser Oscillations 4 4 4 12
4 Laser Systems 4 4 4 12
5 Semiconductor Lasers 6 6 6 18
6 Photo detectors 6 6 6 18
7 Applications 6 6 6 18
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

1
Date: 25/11/2012
design case.
Assessment schedule
Assignments and Projects Bi-Weekly


Assignments and Projects 15%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- J. Verdeyen, "Laser Electronics", 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 1995.

6.2- G. Keiser, "Optical Fiber Communications", 4th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2010.

- Board.
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Introduction X X
Optical Cavities X X X X
Laser Oscillations X X X X
Laser Systems X X X X X X
Semiconductor Lasers X X X X X X
Photo detectors X X X X X X
Applications X X X X X X

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Lectures X X X
Assignments X X X
Design
X X X X
Project
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Attendance
and X X X X X X
Participation
Quizzes X X X
Mid-Term
X X X
Examination
Date: 25/11/2012
Statistical Signal Processing – COMM 451 – Fall 2010

Title: Statistical Signal Processing Code: COMM 451
Total: 6
• Enrich the student knowledge about stochastic signals in conjunction with linear
systems both in time and frequency domains.
• Develop the students ability to develop algorithms for estimation, filtering ,
identification, recognition, and detection.
• Train the students to use software packages to develop their own algorithms.

a1- List statistical properties of random signals
a2- List properties of linear systems
a3- Explain effects of linear systems on random signals
a4- Describe meaning of estimation, filtering , identification, recognition, detection,
and spectral estimation
a5- Recognize applicability of SSP algorithms in practice.
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Date: 25/11/2012
b1- Analyze effect of linear systems on stochastic processes signals in time and
frequency domains
b2- Design algorithms to perform signal processing for the purposes mentioned in a4.
b3- Evaluate the performance and limitations of the algorithms mentioned in b2

c1- Describe techniques for parametric and non-parametric estimation techniques
c2- Design optimization techniques
c3- Design sequential algorithms for the techniques in c1and c2
c4- Create MATLAB code to implement the techniques in c1 and c2

d1- Work MATLAB signal processing and simulation tools
d2- Propose suitable solutions to practical estimation problems
3- Contents

Review of linear system theory, random
1 variables, stochastic processes and 4 8 12
probability theory
Linear systems and stationary inputs,
2 4 8 12
linear signal models / power spectrum
3 Non parametric power spectral estimation 4 2 6 12
4 Optimum linear filters and algorithms 4 2 6 12
5 Least Squares estimation / recursive LS 4 2 6 12
6 Adaptive filters / Least Mean Squares 4 4 6 14

7 Parametric spectral estimation 6 4 6 16
Date: 25/11/2012
4.1 – Lectures
4.2 – Tutorials
4.3 - Assignments

5.2 – MATLAB assignments and technical reports to access: the ability to apply knowledge
gained in the course in a real design case.
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule
Assignments Monthly

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1- Statistical and Adaptive Signal Processing,

Dimitris G. Manolakis, Vinay K. Ingle and Stephen M. Kogon, 2005 ARTECH HOUSE, INC.

- Computer lab with MATLAB installed
Date: 25/11/2012
Course
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Content
Review of linear
system theory,
random variables,
stochastic processes • • •
and probability
theory
Linear systems and
stationary inputs,
linear signal models • • •
/ power spectrum
Non parametric
power spectral • • • • • • •
estimation
Optimum linear
filters and • • • • • • • •
algorithms
Least Squares
estimation / • • • • • • • •
recursive LS
Adaptive filters /
Least Mean Squares • • • • • • • •
Parametric spectral
estimation • • • • • •

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2
Lectures • • • • • • • • • • • •
Assignments • • • • • • • •
Design
• • • • • •
Project
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2
Attendance
and • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Participation
Assignments • • • • • • • • •
Quizzes • • • • • • • • • • •
Mid-Term
• • • • • • • • • • •
Examination
Final Exam • • • • • • • • • • •
Date: 25/11/2012
Digital Signal Processing – COMM 470 – Spring 2012

Title: Digital Signal Processing Code: COMM 470
Total: 5
• Enrich the student knowledge about digital signals and systems.

• Develop the students ability to analyze digital signals and systems both in time and
frequency domains.
• Develop the students ability to design digital filters.

a1- List properties of digital signals obtained by sampling of analog signals
a2- Explain properties of discrete-time systems
a3- Explain the concept of system impulse response and the convolution summation
a4- Define digital signal transformation —— z-Transform and DTFT
a5- Explain the concept of the system transfer function
a6- Explain the input-output signals auto- and cross-correlation dependency
a7- Describe signal power spectrum
a8- Describe properties of frequency selective digital filters.
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b1- Analyze discrete time signals both in time and frequency domains
b2- Analyze discrete-time systems both in time and frequency domains
b3- Design frequency selective filters

c1- Describe implementation of DTFT and DFT
c2- Implement discrete-time systems
c3- Implement discrete-time frequency selective filters

d1- Work with a team to implement DSP code
3- Contents

Signal sampling, ATD and sampling
1 6 4 10
theory
2 Discrete-time signals and systems 6 4 10
z-Transform and application to the
3 6 4 10
analysis of DT systems
4 DTFT 3 2 5
Frequency domain analysis of signals and
5 9 6 15
systems
6 Sampling and reconstruction of signals 3 2 5
7 DFT 3 2 5
8 Design of digital filters 9 6 15
Date: 25/11/2012
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

5.2 – Assignments and reports to access: the ability to apply knowledge gained in the course
in problem solving.
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule
Assignments Monthly

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1- “Digital Signal Processing: Principles Algorithms and Properties”, 4th edition,
John G. Proakis and Dimitris G. Manolakis, , 2007 Pearson, Prentice Hall

- Computer lab equipped with MATLAB.
Date: 25/11/2012
Course
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Content
Signal sampling,
ATD and sampling •
theory
Discrete-time
signals and systems • • • •
z-Transform and
application to the
analysis of DT • • •
systems
DTFT • • • •
Frequency domain
analysis of signals • • • • •
and systems
Sampling and
reconstruction of • •
signals
DFT • •
Design of digital
filters • •

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1
Lectures • • • • • • • • • • • •
Assignments • • • • •
Design
•
Project
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1
Attendance
and •
Participation
Assignments • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Quizzes • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Mid-Term
• • • • • • • • • •
Examination
Final Exam • • • • • • • • • •
Date: 25/11/2012
Digital Circuit Design – COMM 471 – Fall 2012

Title: Digital Circuit Design Code: COMM 471
Total: 6
• Build the student background in issues related to digital circuit design.
• Help students develop a thorough understanding of the analysis and design of
different digital gates.

a1- List different digital circuit families.
a2- Explain the difference between combinational and sequential logic.
a3- Describe the operation of static and dynamic logic gates.
a4- List the characteristics of CMOS inverters.
a5- Explain the operation of ECL, CMOS and PTL logic circuits.
a6- Explain the operation of semiconductor memories.
b1- Analyze the operation of the CMOS inverter.
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b2- Design different logic gate circuits.
b3- Evaluate the performance of static and dynamic logic circuits.
b4- Analyze the operation of different digital circuits using computer simulation tools

c1- Design digital circuits meeting certain deign constraints.
c2- Create simulation testbenches for digital circuits.

d2- Demonstrate good simulation skills.
3- Contents
1 Introduction to Digital Circuits Design 2 0 0 2

2 The CMOS Inverter 6 6 6 18
3 ECL Logic Family 4 4 4 12
4 PTL Logic Family 2 4 4 10
5 Static Combinational Logic 4 4 4 12
6 Dynamic Combinational Logic 4 4 4 12

7 Sequential Logic Circuits 4 4 4 12
8 Semiconductor Memories 4 4 4 12
4.1 – Lectures
4.2 – Assignments
1
Date: 25/11/2012
4.3 – Simulation Labs

5.2– Design project or technical report to access: the ability to apply knowledge gained in the
Assessment schedule

Assignments 15%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- S. Kang and Y. Leblebici, “CMOS Digital Integrated Circuits: Analysis and Design”,
3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2001.
6.2- J. Rabaey, A. Chandrakasan, and B. Nikolic, “Digital Integrated Circuits: A Design
Perspective”, 2nd Edition, Pearson, 2003.
6.3- N. Weste and D. Harris, “CMOS VLSI Design: A Circuits and Systems Perspective”,
4th Edition, Pearson, 2010.

Date: 25/11/2012
Introduction to
Digital Circuits X X
Design
The CMOS
X X X X X X X X
Inverter
ECL Logic X X X X X
Family
PTL Logic X X X X X X X
Family
Static X
Combinational X X X X X X X X
Logic
Dynamic
Combinational X X X X X X X X
Logic
Sequential
X X X X X X
Logic Circuits
Semiconductor X X X X X
Memories

Learning
Method
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Simulation
X X X X
Labs
Date: 25/11/2012
Attendance
and X X X X X X
Participation
Quizzes X X X X
Mid-Term
X X X X
Examination
Date: 25/11/2012
Analog Communication Systems – COMM 473 – Fall 2012

Title: Analog Communication Systems Code: COMM 473
Total: 6
• Understand the basic concepts of analog communication systems

• Test different communication modulation and demodulation techniques.

a1- List the different analog modulation types.
a2- Explain the operation of modulation and demodulation techniques (AM, FM, and
PM).
a3- Describe the effect of the noise on the communication systems.
a4- Outline the advantages and disadvantages of modulation and demodulation
techniques
a5- Describe the effect of communication systems parameters like the bandwidth,
frequency/time representation.
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b1- Analyze the individual building blocks if analog communication systems.
b2- Design AM modulator and demodulators.
b3- Evaluate the required bandwidth
b4- Analyze the effect of the noise on the communication systems.

c1- Describe operation of analog communication systems modulators and
demodulators
c2- Design the required communication channel based on the provided parameters
c3- Create testbed to investigate the modulators and demodulator operation.

d1- Work in a team
d2- Formulate communication system problems
3- Contents
Introduction to communication systems 2 2 2

1
6 6 10 6
2 Analysis of amplitude modulation
4 4 8 4
3 Analysis of frequency modulation
4 4 2 4
4 Analysis of phase modulation
Heterodyne Radio Transmitters and 2 2 10 2
5 receivers
Random Processes: Stationary process, 4 4 4
6 Ergodic process
Power spectral Density. Noise, Narrow 4 4 4
7
band noise
Noise Figure, Signal to noise ration in 4 4 4
8
Analog systems

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4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1- Simon Haykin, “Communication Systems”, 4th edition.

6.2 Leon Couch, “Digital and Analog Communication Systems”, 7th edition.

Date: 25/11/2012
Course
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Content
Introduction to
communication x
systems
Analysis of
amplitude x x x x x x x
modulation
Analysis of
frequency x x x x x x
modulation
Analysis of
phase x x x x x x
modulation
Heterodyne x
Radio
Transmitters
x x x
and receivers
Random
Processes:
Stationary
process,
x x
Ergodic
process
Power spectral
Density. Noise,
Narrow band
x x
noise
Noise Figure,
Signal to noise
ration in x x
Analog
systems

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Lectures x x x x x x x x x x x x
Assignments x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Date: 25/11/2012
1
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Attendance
and x
Participation
Assignments x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Quizzes x x x x x x x x x x x x
Mid-Term
x x x x x x x x x x x x
Examination
Final Exam x x x x x x x x x x x x
Date: 25/11/2012
Communication Networks – COMM 481 – Spring 2013

Title: Communication Networks Code: COMM 481
Total: 5
• Understand the basic terminologies and elements of communication networks

• Understand the operation of some communication networks

a1- List the different types of network topologies
a2- Explain the operation of multiplexing techniques
a3- Describe the transmission media types
a4- List the switching teachniques
a5- Explain the operation of DSL internet access
b1- Analyze the communication network architecture
b2- Design multiplexing/demultiplexing system to meet certain requirements
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b3- Evaluate the network end to end delay
b4- Plan DSL bandwith allocation

c1- Describe the difference between transmission media types
c2- Design multiplexing/demultiplexing system to meet certain requirements

d1- Work in a team
d2- Formulate communication network problems
3- Contents

Introduction to telecommunication 3 2 5
1
networks
6 4 10
2 Network topology
Switching: Telegraph, Telephone, Telex, 6 4 10
3 Data, Signalling, ISDN, Broad band,
Private switching
multiplexing: Analog, Digital, 6 4 10
4
Wavelength division
6 4 10
5 Data transmission interface equipment
Copper lines: Open wire, Twisted pair 6 4 10
6 cable, Coaxial cable. Optical fibre
technology
3 2 5
7 Mobile radio: Service mode technology
Satellites: Services, Technology 3 2 5

8
Digital subscriber lines 6 4 10

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4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1 “Computer Networks”, Andrew S. Tanenbaum, 4th ed., Prentice Hall.

6.2 “Data And Computer Communications”, William Stallings, 8th ed., Prentice Hall

Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 d1 d2
Introduction to
telecommunication x x
networks
Network topology x
Switching:
Telegraph,
Telephone, Telex,
Data, Signalling, x
ISDN, Broad
band, Private
switching
multiplexing:
Analog, Digital,
x x x
Wavelength
division
Data transmission
interface x x
equipment
Copper lines:
Open wire,
Twisted pair cable,
x x x
Coaxial cable.
Optical fibre
technology
Mobile radio:
Service mode x x
technology
Satellites:
Services, x x
Technology
Digital subscriber x x
lines

Learning
Method
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Lectures x x x x x x x x x x x
1
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 d1 d2
Attendance
and x
Participation
Mid-Term
Examination
Date: 25/11/2012
Control Systems – COMM 482 – Spring 2013

Title: Control Systems Code: COMM 482
Total: 6
• Analyze control systems

• Design control loops
• Design PID controllers and tune their parameters for best performance
• Analyze and design of control systems using State Space

a1- List different types of control systems
a2- Explain control concepts like noise, disturbance, steady state errors, and stability
a3- Describe system performance and stability using root locus and bode diagrams
a4- Outline the three terms controller
a5- Differentiate between observable and controllable state space representations
a6- Design feedback gains of state space model
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b1- Analyze Control Systems
b2- Design PID Controllers and choose their parameters
b3- Evaluate control system performance index
b4- Sketch of Root-Locus and Bode Plot
b5- Convert from/to different system representations e.g. transfer function,
differential equations

c1- Analyze control systems using Matlab
c2- Design Control loops using Matlab

d1- Propose most suitable PID controllers for existing systems
3- Contents

Introduction to control open and
1 4 2 6
closed loops
2 S domain, Transfer function, Block Diagrams 4 2 6
First, second and higher order systems
3 6 2 2 7
responses
4 Routh Stability 2 2 4
5 Root Locus analysis and design 4 2 2 8
6 PID controllers 2 1 2 5
7 Bode & Polar Plots 4 2 2 8

8 State Space analysis and design 4 2 2 8
4.1 - Lectures
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4.2 - Assignments
4.3 – Matlab hands-on

5.1 - Midterm Exams, and quizzes to assess understanding of the fundamentals, problem
solving and analytical and design capabilities.
5.2 – Technical reports assignments to access: the ability to apply knowledge gained in the
course.
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule
Assignments 4
Quizzes 1

Assignments 10%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
Control System Engineering, Norman S. Nise_6th edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2011
Matlab from Mathworks

- Computer with Matlab tools installed.
Date: 18/7/2013
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 c1 c2 d1
Introduction to control open
and closed loops
  
S domain, Transfer function,
Block Diagrams
   
First, second and higher
order systems responses
   
Routh Stability  
Root Locus analysis and
design
    
PID controllers    
Bode & Polar Plots    
State Space Analysis &  
design
  

Learning Method a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 c1 c2 d1
Lectures              
Assignments              
Matlab Hands on        
Date: 18/7/2013
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 c1 c2 d1
Attendance and
      
Participation
Assignments            
Quiz (Matlab)  
Written Exams            
Date: 18/7/2013
Digital Communications – COMM 483 – Spring 2013

Title: Digital Communications Code: COMM 483
Total: 6
• Analyze pulse code modulation
• Determine the Intersymbol Interference and Nyquist criterion for distortion-less baseband
transmission.
• Describe the signal space analysis and passband digital modulation techniques.
• Explain spread spectrum techniques.

a1- List the sampling and quantization process and PCM
a2- Explain time division multiplexing, digital multiplexing and delta modulation
a3- Explain the intersymbol interference effect
a4- Describe the signal space analysis
a5- Explain passband digital transmission
a6- List digital modulation techniques
a7- Outline spread spectrum techniques
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Date: 25/11/2012
b1- Analyze pulse code modulation
b2- Evaluate the signal space representation
b3- Design passband digital transmission systems
b4- Plan spread spectrum system

c1- Describe pulse code modulation
c2- Design digital modulation techniques
c3- Create digital communication system

d1- Work in team
d2- Propose different ideas
d3- Formulate problems
3- Contents

Sampling process, pulse amplitude
1 modulation, quantization process, 6 6 6 18
quantization noise
Pulse code modulation, time division
2 multiplexing. Digital multiplexers, pulse 6 6 6 18
transmission, line codes, delta modulation
Probability of errors in baseband, Raised
Cosine spectrum. M-ary probability of error,
3 regenerative repeaters, eye Pattern, power
4 4 4 12
spectrum of pulse amplitude modulation.
4 Signal space analysis, correlation receiver.. 2 2 2 6
Pass-band data transmission, BPSK, QPSK,
QPSK (Pe, Spectrum, generation). M-ary
PSK, Hybrid Amplitude phase modulation,
5 Coherent Frequency shift keying, M ،Ary
10 10 10 30
FSK, Noncoherent binary FSK. Differential
phase shift Keying,
6 Multiple a Spread Spectrum techniques 2 2 2 6
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4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule
Quizzes Weeks 4 and 8, 13

Assignments / project 15%
Quizzes 15%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1- Simon Haykin “ Communication Systems”, 4th Edition 2001

6.2- Digital Communications, 5-th edition, by John Proakis & Masoud Salehi, McGraw-
Hill, 2008.

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Sampling process,
pulse amplitude
modulation, • •
quantization process,
quantization noise
Pulse code
modulation, time
division multiplexing.
Digital multiplexers, • •
pulse transmission,
line codes, delta
modulation
Probability of errors
in baseband, Raised
Cosine spectrum. M-
ary probability of
error, regenerative • • • •
repeaters, eye Pattern,
power spectrum of
pulse amplitude
modulation.
Signal space analysis, •
correlation receiver..
• • •
Pass-band data
transmission, BPSK,
QPSK, QPSK (Pe,
Spectrum,
generation). M-ary
PSK, Hybrid
Amplitude phase • • • • • • • •
modulation, Coherent
Frequency shift
keying, M ،Ary FSK,
Noncoherent binary
FSK. Differential
phase shift Keying,
Multiple a Spread • • • • • • • • • • •
Spectrum techniques

Learning a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
1
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Method
Lectures • • • • • • • • • • •
Assignments • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Design • • • • • •
Project
Attendance • • • • • • • • • • •
and
Participation
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Assignments /
project
• • • • • • • • • • •
Quizzes
• • • • • •
Mid-Term
Examination
• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Final Exam
Date: 25/11/2012
Wireless and Mobile Communications – COMM 513 – Fall 2012

Title: Wireless and Mobile Communications Code: COMM 513
Total: 5
• Describe frequency planning fundamentals

• Explain propagation models
• Study wireless and mobile standard systems as: GSM, CDMA, and 3G

a1- List frequency planning parameters
a2- Explain frequency planning steps
a3- Describe multipath wireless channels
a4- List propagation models (small scale, large scale)
a5- Explain GSM
a6- Outline CDMA mobile system standard
a7- Recognize 3G mobile system
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b1- Analyze cellular system
b2- Design GSM system
b3- Evaluate CDMA system
b4- Plan 3G mobile system

c1- Describe GSM system
c2- Design CDMA system
c3- Create 3G system with different propagation models

d1- Work in team
3- Contents
1 Frequency planning fundamentals 10 8 0 18

2 Multipath wireless channel 3 2 0 5
Propagation models (small and large
3 8 5 0 13
scale)
4 GSM system 8 5 0 13
5 CDMA system 8 5 0 13
6 3G system 8 5 0 13
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments
1
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analytical skills.
Assessment schedule
Mid-Term Examination Weeks 9

Assignments/project 20%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
“Wireless Communication System” Rappaport, 2nd ed. 2001

Course
Content
Frequency • • • • •
planning •
fundamentals
Multipath • • •
wireless channel
Propagation • • •
models (small
and large scale)
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GSM system • • • • • •
CDMA system • • • • • •
3G system • • • • • •

Learning
Method
Lectures • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Assignments • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Design • • • • • •
Project
Attendance • • • • • • • • • • •
and
Participation
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Assignments /
project
• • • • • • • • • • •
Quizzes
• • • • • •
Mid-Term
Examination
Date: 25/11/2012
• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Final Exam
Date: 25/11/2012
Satellite Communications – COMM 514 – Spring 2013

Title: Satellite Communications Code: COMM 514
Total: 5
• Build the student’s background and basic knowledge in the fields of satellite
communication.
• Improve the student’s skills in the definition, analysis, and solving of problems
related to satellite communication.
• Improve student’s skills in the design of satellite communication subsystems.

a1- List the basics of satellite communication systems
a2- Explain radio wave propagation, polarization, and antennas for satellite.
a3- Describe the space link.
a4- Explain the reliability of the satellite system modules.
b1- Develop analytical models for satellite related problems
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b2- Solve problems of satellite systems
b3- Design components and systems for specific applications related to satellite
systems.

c1- Acquire the hand on practical set up’s preparation, use and maintenance.
c2- Deal with customers and suppliers.
c3- Write Technical Reports.

d1- Work in a team.
d2- Develop ideas and share them with others.
d3- Communicate with others professionally.
3- Contents
1 Overview of satellite systems 2 2 0 4

2 Orbits and launching methods 4 2 0 6
3 Geostationary orbit 5 4 0 9
4 Radio wave propagation 4 2 0 6
5 Polarization 6 4 0 10
6 Antennas 8 6 0 14
7 Space link 8 4 0 12
8 Satellite access 8 6 0 14
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments
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design case.
Assessment schedule
Design Project Week 14

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- D. Roddy, "Satellite Communications", 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, 2001.

6.2- R. Gigliardi, “Satellite Communications”, Reinhold, 1991.

- Communications laboratory.
Date: 25/11/2012
Course
a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Content
Overview of
satellite X X X X
systems
Orbits and
launching X X X X X
methods
Geostationary X X X
orbit
Radio wave X X X X X
propagation
Polarization X X X X X X X
Antennas X X X X X X
Space link X X X X X X X
Satellite X X X X X X X X
access

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Lectures X X X X
Assignments X X X
Design
X X X X X X
Project
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Attendance
and X X X X
Participation
Assignments
X X X X X X X X X
and Project
Quizzes X X X
Mid-Term
X X X
Examination
Date: 25/11/2012
Network Security – COMM 515 – Spring 2013

Title: Network Security Code: COMM 515
Total: 5
• Give the students a basic understanding of network security issues

• Illustrate basic concepts about cryptography, network security protocols, and
mechanisms to secure computers

a1- List basic network security aspects
a2- Explain the basic principles for building a good cipher
a3- Describe different symmetric key encryption algorithms
a4- Describe a public key encryption algorithm
a5- Explain key distribution and authentication mechanisms
a6- List different network security protocols
a7- Recognize security threats
Course Coordinator: Dr. Yousra Alkabani
Date: 21/1/2013
b1- Analyze different security protocols
b2- Evaluate cryptographic algorithms

c1- Implement encryption algorithms in software and/or hardware

d1- Work in a team to implement a cryptographic algorithm
3- Contents

Overview of computer security
1 3 2 0 5
Introduction to symmetric key ciphers
2 3 2 0 5
AES encryption
3 3 2 0 5
Block ciphers and stream ciphers
4 3 2 0 5
Public key cryptography and RSA
5 3 2 0 5
Cryptographic hash functions
6 3 2 0 5
Message authentication codes
7 3 2 0 5
Digital signatures
8 3 2 0 5
Key management and distribution
9 3 2 0 5
User authentication protocols
10 3 2 0 5
Network and internet security
11 9 6 0 15
Intrusion, malicious software, and firewalls
12 6 4 0 10
Date: 21/1/2013
45 30 0 75
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule
Assignments Weekly
Project Week 15

Assignments 20%
Project 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1- William Stallings, Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, Prentice Hall, 5th
Edition, 2010.

Date: 21/1/2013
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b1 b2 c1 d1
Overview of
computer security • • •
Introduction to
symmetric key
• •
ciphers
AES encryption
• • •
Block ciphers and
stream ciphers • • •
Public key
cryptography and
• • • •
RSA
Cryptographic
hash functions • • • •
Message
authentication
• • •
codes
Digital signatures
• •
Key management
and distribution •
User
authentication
• •
protocols
Network and
internet security • •
Intrusion,
malicious
software, and •
firewalls
Date: 21/1/2013
Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b1 b2 c1 d1
Lectures • • • • • • • • •
Assignments • • • • • • • • •
Design
• •
Project
Date: 21/1/2013
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b1 b2 c1 d1
Attendance
and • • • • • • • • •
Participation
Assignments • • • • • • • • •
Project • •
Mid-Term
Examination
• • • • •
Final Exam • • • • • • • • •
Date: 21/1/2013
CAD for Digital Circuits – COMM 523 – Spring 2013

Title: CAD for Digital Circuits Code: COMM 523
Total: 5
• Enrich the student’s basic knowledge in designing application specific digital
integrated circuits.
• Introduce the student to the fully-automated digital design flow.
• Develop the student ability to use integrated circuit computer-aided design and
verification tools.

The graduates of the Communication Systems Engineering program should be able to
demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of:
a1. Basic integrated circuit subsystems.
a2. Standard-Cell Design
a3. Digital design and verification flows.
a4. Basic hardware description language HDL (VHDL/Verilog).
a5. Finite-state-machine Register-Transfer-Logic HDL description.
a6. Low-level logic synthesis steps.
a7. Basic steps in physical synthesis.
a8. Different integrated circuit test strategies.
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to:
b1. Compute important delays and critical paths in sequential systems.
b2. Create a state-machine from a problem description.
b3. Compile a synthesizable HDL code.

to:
c1. Isolate design challenges during digital design process.
c2. Build a simple chip from specifications down to layout using CAD tools.

to:
d1. Formulate ideas.
d2. Share results.
3- Contents

IC Subsystems 0
1 3 2 5
Standard-cell design 0
2 3 2 5
Sequential Design 0
3 3 2 5
Digital Flow – High-Level Design 0
4 3 2 5
Hardware Description Language 0
5 9 4 13
CAD System 0
6 3 2 5
Simulation Flow 0
7 3 4 7
Finite-State Machines 0
8 3 4 7
Logic Synthesis 0
9 3 2 5
Physical Design 0
10 6 2 8
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Design for Test 0
11 3 2 5
Design Flow 0
12 3 2 5
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule
Design Project Weeks 5 and 9

Assignments 20%
Quizzes 10%
Design Project 25%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1 Wayne Wolf, “Modern VLSI Design”, Third Edition, PEARSON, Prentice Hall
6.2 Neil H.E. Weste and David Harris, "CMOS VLSI Design", Third Edition, Pearson,
Addison Wesley
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Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
IC Subsystems 
Sequential Design   
Digital Flow – High-Level
Design

Hardware Description
Language
  
CAD System   
Simulation Flow     
Finite-State Machines   
Logic Synthesis     
Physical Design    
Design for Test  
Design Flow     

Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Lecture           
Assignments         
Design Project            
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Attendance and  
Participation
Assignments    
Quizzes   
Design Project           
Final Exam           
Date: 25/11/2012
Analog Integrated Circuit Design – COMM 524 – Fall 2012

Department offering the program : Electronics and Electrical Communications Eng.
Department offering the course: Electronics and Electrical Communications Eng.
Title: Analog Integrated Circuit Design Code: COMM 524
Total: 5
• build the student background in designing the electronic building blocks of
communication system.
• improve the student skills in the definition, analysis, and solving of problems relevant
to the electronics.
• Develop analytical skills that can be used in the field of analog circuit design.
• Develop intuition as to quickly assess circuit performance and functionality.

a1- List characteristics of analog integrated electronics
a2- Explain small signal analysis concepts
a3- Describe different current mirrors topologies
a4- List different amplifiers topologies
a5- Explain operational amplifier design procedure
a6- Outline compensation techniques to maintain operational amplifier stability
a7- Recognize analog circuits noise source and performance.
Course Coordinator: Dr. Ayman Hassan
Date: 25/11/2012
b1 - Analyze differential amplifiers.
b2 - Design advanced analog integrated circuits.
b3 - Evaluate analog integrated circuits.
b4 - Plan analog integrated systems and subsystems.

c1- Describe analog circuits specifications properly.
c2- Design analog integrated circuits using of simulation tools.
c3- Create technical reports.

d1- Work in teams
d2- Propose ideas
d3- Formulate ideas
3- Contents
1 Introduction: device modeling 3 2 0 5

Small Signal Analysis: Single stage
2 Amplifier 6 4 0 10
3 Differential Pair 6 4 0 10
Current Sources and Current Mirrors
4 3 2 0 5
5 Differential OTAs 15 10 0 25
6 Stability and Compensation 6 4 0 10
7 Large Signal Response and Slew rate 3 2 0 5
8 Noise in linear Analog Integrated Circuits 3 2 0 5
Date: 25/11/2012
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Tutorials
4.3 - Assignments

5.1 - Attendance and Participation
5.2 -Assignments
5.3- Quizzes
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1 Design of Analog Integrated Circuits, Behzad Razavi, MCGraw-Hill, 2002

6. 2 Analog Integrated Circuit Design, David Johns and Ken Martin, Jon Wiley & sons,
1997
6.3 Analog Design Essentials, Willy Sansen, Springer, 2006
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Course
Content
Introduction:
device   
modeling
Small Signal
Analysis:
Single stage          
Amplifier
Differential
Pair            
Current
Sources and
Current           
Mirrors
Differential
OTAs            
Stability and 
Compensation          
Large Signal
Response and          
Slew rate
Noise in
linear Analog
Integrated           
Circuits

Learning
Method
Lectures          
Tutorials              
Assignments              
1
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Attendance
and          
Participation
Assignments              
Quizzes           
Mid-Term
       
Examination
Final Exam           
Date: 25/11/2012
RF Circuit Design – COMM 525 – Spring 2013

Title: RF Circuit Design Code: COMM 525
Total: 5
• Build analytical skills needed for the field of radio frequency design.
• Build analytical skills needed for analyzing basic radio frequency performance
parameters.
• Enhance the student knowledge in the field of transceivers system and circuit design.

a1- List the operation of common transceiver architectures for RF transmission and
reception.
a2- Explain the concept of noise figure, non-linearity, blockers, and sensitivity in RF
transceivers
a3- Asses the performance requirements of different building blocks of RF
transceivers such as noise figure, gain and non-linearity.
a4- Describe the concept of impedance matching and impedance transformation in RF
circuits
a5- Recognize, analyze and design of low noise amplifiers, mixers, voltage controlled
oscillators, power amplifiers, and phase locked loops.
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Date: 25/11/2012
b1- Think intuitively about RF transceivers and its building blocks.
b2- List and analyze system requirements of RF transceivers.

c1- Analyze RF transceivers and its building blocks.
c2- Analyze and simulate and evaluate the different RF building blocks.
c3- Increase the ability of writing technical report.

d1- Work in teams.
d2- Propose and formulate new ideas.
3- Contents
1 RF transceiver architectures 4 3 0 7
2 Noise and non-linearity Analysis 4 4 0 8
3 System level budgeting 4 2 0 6

Impedance matching and smith chart 2 2
4 0 4
5 Noise analysis in RF circuits 2 4 0 6
6 Shunt peaking techniques 2 2 0 4
7 Low Noise Amplifiers 6 3 0 9
8 Mixers 6 2 0 8
9 Voltage Controlled Oscillators 4 2 0 6
10 Power Amplifiers 4 2 0 6
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11 Modulators/Demodulators 2 2 0 4
12 Introduction to PLLs 4 2 0 6
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments
4.4 - Quizzes

5.1 - Midterm exam and quizzes to assess understanding of the fundamentals, problem solving
and analytical and design capabilities.
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1- B. Razavi, RF Microelectronics, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall.

6.2 T. Lee, The Design of CMOS Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuits, 2nd edition,
Cambridge University Press.
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Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
RF transceiver architectures • • • • • •
Noise and non-linearity Analysis • • •
System level budgeting • • • • • •
Impedance matching and smith chart • • •
Noise analysis in RF circuits • • • •
Shunt peaking techniques • • • • • •
Low Noise Amplifiers • • • • • •
Mixers • • • • • •
Voltage Controlled Oscillators • • • • • •
Power Amplifiers • • • • • •
Modulators/Demodulators • • • • •
Introduction to PLLs • • • • •
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Lecture • • • • • • • • •
Tutorial • • • • •
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
• • • • • • • • •
Assignment
• • • • •
Mid-Term Examination
• • • • •
Quizzes
• • • • • • • •
Final Exam
Date: 25/11/2012
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Embedded System Design – COMM 526 – Spring 2012

Title: Embedded System Design Code: COMM 526
Total: 5
• Introduce the student to the field of embedded system design.

• Train the student on programming micro-controller based systems using both
assembly and C

a1- Explain the main differences between a microprocessor and a microcontroller
a2- List the most commonly used HC12 instructions
a3- Explain different addressing modes
a4- Outline the steps needed to use various I/O capabilities of the HC12
microcontroller
a5- Name various HC12 ports and control registers.
a6- Explain how interrupts & timers work
a7- Describe how to use the HC12 microcontroller for Analog input
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b1- Analyze the requirements of an embedded system
b2- Design a micro-controller based system that satisfies certain requirements
b3- Write assembly and C programs for the HC12 microcontroller
b4- Debug microcontroller programs

c1- Use micro-controller based system
c2- Design efficient embedded systems
c3- Use embedded systems tools like Freescale’s CodeWarrior

d1- Work in a team
d2- Propose micro-controller based solutions to various communication problems
d3- Search for information
3- Contents
1 Introduction to M68HC12 3 2 0 5
2 M68HC12 Instruction Set 6 4 0 10
3 M68HC12 assembly Programming 6 4 0 10
4 Parallel I/O 3 2 0 5
5 Interrupts 6 4 0 10
6 M68HC12 Timer 6 4 0 10
7 M68HC12 Serial I/O 6 4 0 10
8 M68HC12 Analog I/O 3 2 0 5
9 Basic C embedded programming 6 4 0 10
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4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Tutorials
4.3 - Assignments

5.1 – Exams including quizzes, midterm, and final exam to assess student’s understanding of
different aspects of the course, problem solving, analytical skills, and design capabilities.
5.2 – Assignments to access the ability to apply knowledge gained in the course on various
problems including real design cases
Assessment schedule

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1 Software and Hardware Engineering: Motorola MC68HC12, Fredrik M. Cady, and
James M. Sibigtroth, Oxford University Press, 2000
6.2 MC68HC12: An Introduction; Software and Hardware Interfacing, Han-Way Huang,
Thomson, DELMAR Learning, 2003
6.3 HCS12 Microcontroller and Embedded Systems Using Assembly and C with
CodeWarrior, Muhammad Ali Mazidi, and Danny Causey, Pearson Education, Inc.,
2009
6.4 MC68HC12 Reference Manual, Motorola

Date: 25/11/2012
Course
Content
Introduction
● ● ● ● ●
Instruction
● ●
Set
Assembly
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Parallel I/O
● ● ● ●
Interrupts
● ● ● ● ●
Timers
● ● ● ● ●
Serial I/O
● ● ● ●
Analog I/O
● ● ● ●
C Prog.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Learning
Method
Lectures ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Tutorials ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Assignments ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Date: 25/11/2012
Attendance
and ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Participation
Assignments ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Quizzes ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Mid-Term
Examination
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Final Exam ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Date: 25/11/2012
Distributed Systems – COMM 527 –

Title: Distributed Systems Code: COMM 527
Total: 5
• Give the students an overview of how a distributed system works collaboratively.

• Introduce the students to the link between system architecture and application
development.
• Teach the students the skill of designing a distributed application for particular
distributed system architecture.

a1- List modern distributed architectures.
a2- Describe modern paradigms of interactions in distributed systems.
a3- Explain design aspects of a distributed application for particular distributed
system architecture.
a4- Outline structural and functional features of distributed systems.
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b1- Evaluate the structural and functional differences between classic and modern
distributed architectures.
b2- Develop distributed application that suits specific architectures.

c1- Implement distributed processing concepts in developing programs for a
distributed system.

d1- Manipulate a distributed application in via a specific methodology.
3- Contents
1 Introduction to distributed systems 3 2 0 5

2 Architecture of distributed systems 12 8 0 20
Network vs. distributed operating
3 6 4 0 10
systems
4 Communication systems 6 4 0 10
5 Processes 6 4 0 10
6 Naming 6 4 0 10
Concurrency control, mutual
7 6 4 0 10
exclusion, and election.
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

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design case.
Assessment schedule
Design Project Week 14

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- A. Tanenbaum and M. Van Steen, "Distributed Systems: Principles and Paradigms",
6.2- G. Coulouris, J. Dollimore and T. Kindberg, "Distributed Systems: Concepts and
Design", Wesley, 2000.
6.3- A. Tanenbaum, “Distributed Operating System”, Prentice Hall, 2001.

- Computer with simulation tools and internet access.
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 c1 d1
Introduction to distributed systems X
Architecture of distributed systems X X
Network vs. distributed operating systems X X X X X X
Communication systems X X X X X
Processes X X X X X
Naming X X X X X
Concurrency control, mutual exclusion, and election. X X X X X

Learning Method a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 c1 d1
Lectures X X X X
Assignments X X X X
Design Project X X X X
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 c1 d1
Attendance and Participation X X X X

Assignments and Project X X X X
Quizzes X X X X
Mid-Term Examination X X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Microwave Devices – COMM 533 –

Title: Microwave Devices Code: COMM 533
Total: 5
• Build the student background and basic knowledge in how to generate and amplify
microwaves.
• Provide knowledge and understanding of microwave tubes and semiconductor
devices.

a1- Explain the basics of microwave amplification and generation.
b1- Solve microwave electronics problems.
b2- Design of microwave amplification and generation for specific applications.

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c1- Present microwave electronics problems and their different solutions.

d1- Work in a team.
d2- Develop ideas and share them with others.
d3- Manage time and organize projects.
3- Contents
1 Klystrons 9 6 0 15
2 Travelling wave tubes 6 4 0 10
3 Magnetrons 6 4 0 10
4 Tunnel diodes 6 4 0 10
5 Transferring electron devices 6 4 0 10
6 IMPATT,TRAPATT,BARITT 6 4 0 10
7 Parametric devices 6 4 0 10
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

5.2– Technical report to access: the ability to apply knowledge gained in the course in a real
design case.
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment schedule
Assignments and Technical Report Weekly


Assignments and Technical Report 20%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- S. Liao, “Microwave Devices and Circuits”, Prentice Hall, 1996.

6.2- R. Collin, “Foundations for Microwave Engineering”, McGraw Hill, 2000.

- Board.
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2 d3
Klystrons X X X
Travelling wave tubes X X X
Magnetrons X X X
Tunnel diodes X X X X X X
Transferring electron devices X X X X X X X X
IMPATT,TRAPATT,BARITT X X X X X X X X
Parametric devices X X X X X X

Learning
Method
a1 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2 d3
Lectures X
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2 d3
Attendance
and X
Participation
Assignments
and Technical X X X X X X X
Report
Quizzes X X X
Mid-Term
X X X
Examination
Final Exam X X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Microwave Measurements – COMM 534 –

5th
Academic year / Level: Level
Title: Microwave Measurements Code: COMM 534
Total: 6
• Teach the students how to perform testing measurements in microwave domain.

• Improve the student skills in handing and dealing with microwave technology
including installation of components, devices, and systems.
• Train students to use microwave components and antennas.

a1- List the basics of microwave systems measurements.
a2- Explain the basics of programming to design microwave components.
a3- Describe the properties of different microwave components.
b1- Measure basic microwave parameters.
b2- Identify the different microwave components.
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c1- Use software package to design different microwave components.
c2- Perform experiments in the microwave domain.
c3- Write technical report.
c4- Acquire the hands-on of practical set ups preparation, use and maintenance.

d2- Manage time to meat schedule.
3- Contents
1 Reflex Klystron 4 4 4 12
2 Gunn Oscillator 4 4 4 12
3 Directional Coupler 2 2 2 6
4 Microwave Cavities 4 4 4 12
5 Planar transmission lines characterization 4 4 4 12

Injection phase locking of microwave
6 4 4 4 12
oscillator
7 Antennas 4 4 4 12
CAD and analysis of micro strip
8 4 4 4 12
discontinuities, couplers, and antennas.
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments
4.3 – Laboratory manuals and interactions
Date: 25/11/2012
5.2– Lab reports to assess the ability to apply knowledge gained in practical setups.
Assessment schedule
Assignments and Lab Reports Weekly


Assignments and Lab Reports 20%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- Lab manuals.

6.2- K. Gupta, R. Garg, I. Bahl, and P. Bhartia, “Microstrip Lines and Slotlines”, 2nd
Edition, Artech House, 1996.
6.3- S. Liao, “Microwave Devices and Circuits”, Prentice Hall, 1996.

- Microwave Laboratory.
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2
Reflex Klystron X X X X X X X X X
Gunn Oscillator X X X X X X X X X
Directional Coupler X X X X X X X X
Microwave Cavities X X X X X X X X
Planar transmission lines X X X X X X
characterization
Injection phase locking of microwave
X X X X X X X
oscillator
Antennas X X X X X X X
CAD and analysis of micro strip
X X X X X X
discontinuities, couplers, and antennas.

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2
Lectures X X X
Assignments
and Lab X X X X
Reports
Laboratory
Manuals and X X X X X X X
Interactions
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2
Attendance
and X X X X X X
Participation
Assignments
and Lab X X X X
Reports
Mid-Term
X X X X X X X
Examination
Date: 25/11/2012
Optical Communication Systems – COMM 542 – Spring 2013

Title: Optical Communication Systems Code: COMM 542
Total: 5
• Cover the fundamentals of optical signals and modern optical devices and systems.
• Help students develop a thorough understanding of the underlying physical principles
such that device and system design and performance can be predicted, analyzed, and
understood.

a1- Identify the fundamentals of fiber systems and their applications in optical
communications.
a2- Outlines Current engineering technologies related to optical communication
systems.
a3- Describe basics of wave matter interactions and their engineering applications.
a4- Identify basics of programming and software development using MATLAB.
a5- Outlines properties of optical communication and optical devices.
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Date: 25/11/2012
b1- Analyze the performance of optical communication systems.
b2- Create methodic approaches when dealing with advancing technology of optical
system components.
b3- Solve optical communication problems and search for optimized solutions.
b4- Select appropriate computer-based methods for modeling and analyzing
communication systems problems.

c1- Apply computer programming for the design and diagnostics of optical
communication systems using MATLAB.
c2- Design an optical communication link, by identifying and selecting suitable
optical equipments.

3- Contents

Introduction to Photonics and Optical
1 3 0 0 3
Communication
Review of optics 0
2 3 2 5
3 Optical fibers 6 4 0 10
4 Optical sources and transmitters 9 6 0 15
5 Optical detectors and receivers 6 4 0 10
Optical Amplifiers 0
6 6 4 10
Laser-Fiber Connections 0
7 3 2 5
8 Systems design 3 4 0 7
9 WDM Concept and Components 6 4 0 10
Date: 25/11/2012
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- Gerd Keiser, “Optical Fiber Communications”, 4th edition, 2010.

6.2- Govind P Agrawal , "Fiber-Optic Communication Systems“, 3rd ed, Wiley-
Interscience, (2002)
6.3- B.E.A. Saleh and M.C. Teich, "Fundamentals of Photonics", Wiley, (2007)
6.4- Keigo Iizuka, “Elements of Photonics", 2 Volume set, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (2002)

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Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 d1 d2
Introduction to Photonics and
x x x x
Optical Communication
Review of optics x x x x
Optical fibers x x x x x x x x x x x
Optical sources and transmitters x x x x x x x x x
Optical detectors and receivers x x x x x
Optical Amplifiers x x x x x
Laser-Fiber Connections x x x x x x
Systems design x x x x x x x x x x
WDM Concept and Components x x x x x x x x

Learning Method a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 d1 d2
Lectures x x x x x
Assignments x x x x x
Design Project x x x x x x
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 d1 d2
Attendance and
x x x x x x
Participation
Assignments x x x x x x x x x
Quizzes x x x x
Mid-Term
x x x x x x x x
Examination
Final Exam x x x x x x x x
Date: 25/11/2012
Integrated Optics and Optical MEMS – COMM 543 – Fall 2012

Title: Integrated Optics and Optical MEMS Code: COMM 543
Total: 5
• Cover the fundamentals of integrated optics and optical MEMS fabrication and
design.
• Help students develop a thorough understanding of the underlying physical principles
such that device design and performance can be predicted, analyzed, and understood.

a1- Recognize current engineering technologies related to integrated optics and
optical MEMS devices.
a2- Describe properties of integrated optics and optical MEMS devices.
a3- Identify characteristics of engineering materials used in integrated optics and
a4- Recognize the Contemporary engineering applications of integrated optics and
optical MEMS.
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Date: 25/11/2012
b1- Create methodic approaches when dealing with advancing technology of
integrated optics and optical MEMS.
b2- Select appropriate computer-based methods for modeling and analyzing
integrated optics problems.
b3- Design integrated optics devices by combining different integrated optics
components.
b4- Solve integrated optics and optical MEMS problems and search for optimized
solutions.

c1- Manipulate optical components design to improve optical communication
systems performance.
c2- Design integrated optics components and optical MEMS devices using
MATLAB.
c3- Differentiate between properties of different integrated optics components and

d1- Demonstrate efficient IT capabilities.
3- Contents

Free Space propagation and Gaussian
1 beams 6 0 0 6
2
Analysis of SM dielectric waveguide
6 4 0 10
MM waveguide and application 0
3 6 4 10
4
Effective index method
3 4 0 7
5
Optical Components
6 6 0 12
6
MEMS Technology
6 4 0 10
Micro mirrors and micro lenses 0
7 3 4 7
Date: 25/11/2012
8
MEMS Actuators: Electrostatic actuators
3 2 0 5
9
MOEMS Components
6 2 0 8
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- Olav Solgard, “Photonics microsystems”, Springer, 2009.

6.2- Dietrich Marcuse, "Light transmission optics", Van Nostrand Reinhold Company,1972.
Date: 25/11/2012
6.3- Dietrich Marcuse, "Theory of dielectric optical waveguides", 2nd ed., Academic Press Inc.
1991.
6.4- H. Kogelink, in "Guided-wave optoelectronics", Ed: Tamir, Springer Verlag, Berlin,
Heidelberg, 1988.
6.5- S. Iraj Najafi, “Introduction to Glass Integrated Optics” éditeur : Artech house, Boston
1992.
6.6- Kenji Kawano and Tsutomu Kitoh, “Introduction to optical waveguide analysis: Solving
Maxwell’s equations and Schrodinger equation”, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2001.

Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Free Space propagation and Gaussian
beams x x x x x
Analysis of SM dielectric waveguide x x x x x x x

MM waveguide and application x x x x x x x x
Effective index method x x x x x x
Optical Components x x x x x x
MEMS Technology x x
Micro mirrors and micro lenses x x x x x x x
MEMS Actuators: Electrostatic
actuators x x x x x x x x
MOEMS Components x x x x x x x x

Learning Method a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Lectures x x x x
Assignments x x x x
Design Project x x x x x
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Attendance
and x x x x x x x
Participation
Assignments x x x x x x x x
Quizzes x x x x x
Mid-Term
x x x x x x x x x
Examination
Final Exam x x x x x x x x x
Date: 25/11/2012
Image Processing – COMM 552 – Fall 2012

Title: Image Processing Code: COMM 552
Total: 5
• Understand basic image processing enhancements in spatial and frequency domains.

• Gain a perspective of the current Computer Vision topics to help the student prepare
for advanced research studies in this field.
• Understand pattern recognition basics.

a1- Describe the image enhancement in spatial and frequency domains.
a2- Explain the edge detection and Hough transform.
a3- Describe the feature detector algorithms.
a4- Explain the optical flow algorithms.
a5- Outline the different geometric transformations.
a6- Recognize the Bays classifier and Discrimination function.
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Date: 25/11/2012
b1- Analyze and compare different algorithms used in image processing
enhancement.
b2- Design solutions to image processing techniques based on local features detection
and motion detection.
b3- Evaluate different classification techniques in pattern recognition.

c1- Design solutions for image processing projects

d1- Work in a team and share ideas
3- Contents

Introduction, Image representation
1 3 2 0 5
Spatial domain enhancement
2 6 4 0 10
Frequency domain enhancement
3 6 4 0 10
Descriptions of line and shape
4 6 4 0 10
Geometric transformations
5 3 2 0 5
Morphological operations and Image
6 segmentation 6 4 0 10
Feature analysis
7 3 2 0 5
Classification: the bays classifier
8 6 4 0 10
Discrimination function and decision
9 surfaces 6 4 0 10

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Date: 25/11/2012
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Assignments 20%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1 Digital Image Processing, Third edition, Rafael C. Gonzalez and Richard E. Woods,
Pearson Education, Inc. 2008.
6.2 Digital Image Processing Using Matlab, Second edition, Rafael C. Gonzalez , Richard E.
Woods and Steven L. Eddins, Pearson Education, Inc. 2009.
6.3 Pattern Recognition, Sergios Theodoridis and Konstantinos Koutroumbas , Fourth
Edition , Academic Press, 2009.

Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 c1 d1
Introduction, Image
representation • • • •
Spatial domain
enhancement • • • •
Frequency domain
enhancement • • • •
Descriptions of line and
shape • • • •
Geometric •
transformations • • •
Morphological
operations and Image
• • • •
segmentation
Feature analysis
• • • •
Classification: the bays •
classifier • • •
Discrimination function •
and decision surfaces • • •

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 c1 d1
Lectures • • • • • • • • •
Assignments • • • • • • • • •
Design
Project
• •
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 c1 d1
Attendance
and • •
Participation
Assignments • • • • • • • • • • •
Quizzes • • • • • • • • •
Mid-Term
Examination
• • • • • • • • •
Final Exam • • • • • • • • •
Date: 25/11/2012
Audio and Video Encoding – COMM 553 – Spring 2013

Title: Audio and Video Encoding Code: COMM 553
Total: 5
• Enrich the student's basic knowledge about audio and video signals.
• Develop the student's ability to create encoding and decoding systems.
• Train the students to specify suitable specifications of audio and video coding.

a1- List contemporary engineering topics.
a2- Explain the processing and analysis of audio and video signals.
a3- Describe the coding and decoding techniques.
b1- Select appropriate mathematical and computer-based methods for modeling and
analyzing communication systems problems.
Course Coordinator: Dr. Alaa Hamdy
Date: 25/11/2012
b2- Select appropriate solutions for communication systems problems based on
b3- Create systematic and methodic approaches when dealing with new and
b4- Analyze the performance of digital and analog communication, mobile

c1- Professionally merge the communication systems knowledge, understanding, and
feedback to improve design, products and/or services.
c2- Use a wide range of analytical tools, techniques, equipment, and software
packages pertaining to the discipline and develop required computer programs.
c3- Identify appropriate specifications for required devices.
c4- Apply computer programming for the design and diagnostics of digital and analog
communication, mobile communication, coding, and decoding systems.

3- Contents
1 Introduction to audio & video encoding 3 2 N/A 5

2 DFT 3 2 N/A 5
3 Types of windowing 3 2 N/A 5
4 FFT algorithm 3 2 N/A 5
5 Cepstrum computations 3 2 N/A 5
6 Formant frequencies estimation 3 2 N/A 5
7 LPC 6 4 N/A 10
8 VQ 3 2 N/A 5
Date: 25/11/2012
9 VOCODER 3 2 N/A 5
10 Motion estimation 6 4 N/A 10
11 Standard coding and decoding techniques 9 6 N/A 10
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Assignments 20%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1 - Machine Learning for Audio, Image and Video Analysis: Theory and Applications,
Francesco Camastra, Alessandro Vinciarelli, Springer, 2008.
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6.2 - Voice and Speech Processing, Thomas Parsons, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1987.

Date: 25/11/2012
Course
a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2
Content
Introduction
to audio &
● ●
video
encoding
DFT ● ● ● ●
Types of
● ●
windowing
FFT
● ● ● ●
algorithm
Cepstrum
● ●
computations
Formant
frequencies ● ●
estimation
LPC ● ●
VQ ●
VOCODER ● ● ● ●
Motion
● ●
estimation
Standard
coding and
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
decoding
techniques

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2
Lectures ● ● ●
Assignments ● ● ● ● ●
Design
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Project
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2
Attendance
and ●
Participation
Assignments ● ● ● ● ●
Quizzes ● ● ● ● ● ●
Mid-Term
● ●
Examination
Final Exam ● ●
Date: 25/11/2012
Multimedia Engineering – COMM 554 – Fall 2012

Title: Multimedia Engineering Code: COMM 554
Total: 5
• Enrich the student's basic knowledge about multimedia signals.

• Develop the student's ability to create pattern recognition systems.
• Recognize the different approaches used in machine learning.

a1- List contemporary engineering topics.
a2- Explain the analysis of multimedia.
a3- Describe coding and decoding techniques.
a4- Outline the basics of programming and software development.
b1- Select appropriate mathematical and computer-based methods for modeling and
analyzing communication systems problems
Date: 25/11/2012
b2- Select appropriate solutions for communication systems problems based on
b3- Create systematic and methodic approaches when dealing with new and
b4- Analyze the performance of digital and analog communication, mobile

c1- Use a wide range of analytical tools, techniques, equipment, and software
packages pertaining to the discipline and develop required computer programs.
c2- Identify appropriate specifications for required devices.
c3- Apply computer programming for the design and diagnostics of digital and analog
communication, mobile communication, coding, and decoding systems.

3- Contents
1 Introduction to multimedia engineering 3 2 N/A 5

2 Genetic Algorithms 6 4 N/A 10
Neural Networks, Supervised Learning:
3 9 6 N/A 15
Back-propagation Algorithm
4 Unsupervised Learning: Clustering 3 2 N/A 5
5 BAM 3 2 N/A 5
6 Hidden Markov Models 9 6 N/A 15

7 Applications 12 8 N/A 20
Date: 25/11/2012
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Assignments 20%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- Machine Learning for Audio, Image and Video Analysis: Theory and Applications,
Francesco Camastra, Alessandro Vinciarelli, Springer, 2008.
6.2- Introduction to Machine Learning, Second Edition, Ethem Alpaydın, The MIT Press,
2010.

Date: 25/11/2012
Course
a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Content
Introduction
to
●
multimedia
engineering
Genetic
● ● ●
Algorithms
Neural
Networks,
Supervised
Learning: ● ● ●
Back-
propagation
Algorithm
Unsupervised
Learning: ● ●
Clustering
BAM ● ● ●
Hidden
Markov ● ● ●
Models
Applications ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Lectures ● ● ●
Assignments ● ● ●
Design
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Project
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Attendance
and ●
Participation
Assignments ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Quizzes ● ● ● ●
Mid-Term
● ●
Examination
Final Exam ● ● ●
Date: 25/11/2012
Computer Networks – COMM 591 – Fall 2012

Title: Computer Networks Code: COMM 592
Total: 5
• Understand the basic terminologies and elements of computer networks

• Understand the operation of some computer networks

a1- List the reference models layers and function
a2- Explain the different type of network topology
a3- Describe the operation of ATM networks
a4- Explain the operation MAC protocols
a5- Explain the operation of Ethernet networks
b1- Analyze error in the networks
b2- Design IP address subnetting
1
Date: 25/11/2012
b3- Evaluate the performance of MAC protocols

c1- Describe error detection and correction techniques
c2- Design IP address subnet

d1- Work in a team
d2- Formulate computer network problems
3- Contents
Introduction to computer networks 3 2 5

1
Network architecture, ISO/OSI reference 6 4 10
2
model, TCP/IP model
6 4 10
3 Physical layer
9 6 15
4 Data link networks
9 6 15
5 Asynchronous transfer mode
Local, area networks 6 4 10

6
Carrier sense multiple access with 6 4 10
7 collision detection protocol
(CSMA/CD)
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

1
Date: 25/11/2012
analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1 “Computer Networks”, Andrew S. Tanenbaum, 4th ed., Prentice Hall.

6.2 “Data And Computer Communications”, William Stallings, 8th ed., Prentice Hall

Date: 25/11/2012
Course
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Content
Introduction
to computer x
networks
Network
architecture,
ISO/OSI
reference
x
model, TCP/IP
model
Physical layer
Data link
x x
networks
Asynchronous
x
transfer mode
Local, area x x x x x
networks
Carrier sense
multiple
access with
collision x x
detection
protocol
(CSMA/CD)

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Lectures x x x x x x x x x x
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 d1 d2
Attendance
and
Participation
Mid-Term
Examination
Date: 25/11/2012
Quality Engineering – COMM 592 – Fall 2012

Department offering the course: Communication Systems Engineering
Title: Quality Engineering Code: COMM 592
Total: 5
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the different quality engineering
techniques and tools.
• Introduce students to both qualitative and quantitative information and techniques to
arrive at economical and socially responsible solutions..
• Reason critically, both individually and collaboratively, draw sound conclusions from
information, ideas, and interpretations gathered from various sources and disciplines.
• Apply those conclusions to the solutions of real-world engineering problems.

a1- Provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of quality engineering and
the application of these concepts, philosophies, and strategies to issues arising in
government and industry.
a2- Enhance the student’s understanding of the complexities of quality engineering
techniques and tools interpretation and their work-place application.
a3- Provide skills in diagnosing and analyzing problems causing variation in
manufacturing and service industry processes.
Course Coordinator: Dr. Nasser Korra
Date: 25/11/2012
a4- Provide a basic understanding of "widely-used" quality engineering analysis tools
and techniques. Create an awareness of the quality engineering problem solving
techniques currently.
b1- Improve students understanding of quality engineering techniques and tools and
their application.
b2- Assess approaches to analyze different problems and quality engineering
experiments.
b3- Assess means of analyzing quality engineering problems within the
organization, thus maintaining
b4- High quality engineering and market superiority.
c1- Identify the different quality engineering analysis tools with which the engineer
is likely to deal.
c2- Deal with professional terms such as presentation of data, quality policy and
objectives, quality Costs, planning for quality, total quality management
techniques and quality standards-ISO 9000.
c3- Create, maintain and evaluate effective work area.
d1- Conduct oral and written presentations.
d2- Practice working in a team to develop communication skills.
3- Contents
o Course Content Lectures Tutorials Practical Total
Basic concepts: Definitions; Terminology of
1 Quality & Quality Engineering. 3 3 0 6
Quality Function.
2 3 3 0 6
Quality Policy and Objective.
3 3 3 0 6
Measurement and Analysis of Quality Costs.
4 6 6 0 12
Manufacturing Planning for Quality.
5 3 3 0 6
Total Quality Management Techniques.
6 9 9 0 18
Date: 25/11/2012
Quality Standards-ISO 9000.
7 3 3 0 6
Tools for Continuous Quality Improvement.
8 9 9 0 18
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1- Thomas Pyzdek ., Quality Engineering Handbook Second Edition 2003 Marcel

Dekker, Inc.
6. 2- Gryna, Frank M., "Quality Planning and analysis", McGraw Hill Book Co., 2001
Date: 25/11/2012
6. 3- Juran, Joseph M. and Blanton, Godfery A.,"Juran Quality Control Handbook",
McGraw Hill Book Co., 2000

Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Basic concepts:
Definitions;
Terminology of Quality ● ● ●
& Quality Engineering.
Quality Function.
●
Quality Policy and
Objective. ●
Measurement and
Analysis of Quality
Costs.
● ●
Manufacturing
Planning for Quality. ●
Total Quality
Management
Techniques.
● ●
Quality Standards-ISO
9000. ● ●
Tools for Continuous
Quality Improvement. ● ● ● ● ● ●

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Lectures ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Assignments ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Design ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
1
Date: 25/11/2012
Project
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2
Attendance
and ● ● ● ● ●
Participation
Assignments ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Quizzes ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Mid-Term ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Examination
Final Exam ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Date: 25/11/2012
Project (1) – COMM 593 – Fall 2012

Title: Project (1) Code: COMM 593
Total: 5
• Teach the students the analysis and design of a complete engineering system using
the fundamentals, principles, and skills gained during their study.
• Increase the student capability in technical report writing and presentation in
engineering problems.

a1- List methodologies of solving engineering problems, data collection and
interpretation.
a2- List current engineering technologies related to communication systems.
a3- List different measurement setups and instrumentations.
b1- Develop and create innovative solutions for a specific communication system.
1
Date: 25/11/2012
b2- Select appropriate analytical methods, tools, and computer software for a specific
communication system problem.
b3- Design an engineering system for a specific application.

c2- Present innovative ideas in a professional way.
c4- Acquire the hands on of technological process development.

d2- Work in a stressful environment and within constraints
d5- Lead and motivate individuals.
3- Contents
1 Project theoretical background. 5 0 0 5

2 Project literature survey. 5 0 0 5
3 Project implementation strategies. 5 0 0 5
4 Project implementation. 0 0 60 60
4.1 – Lectures
4.2 – Group discussions and interactions

5.1– Class work to assess understanding of the fundamentals, problem solving and analytical
1
Date: 25/11/2012
5.2– Final oral exam to assess understanding of different aspects in the project, design
capabilities, analytical and presentation skills.
5.3– Project report to assess understanding of the theory and design issues of the project and
the documentation skills.
Assessment schedule
Class work Weekly

Project Report Right After Finals
Final Oral Exam Right After Finals
Class work 20%

Project Report 40%
Final Oral Exam 40%
Total 100%
- Depends on the project

- Computers with software
- Board and data show
- Specialized labs
- Consumable materials
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6
Project theoretical
X
background.
Project literature
X
survey.
Project
implementation X X
strategies.
Project
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
implementation.
Learning Method a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6
Lectures X X X
Group Work and
Interactions
Assessment Method a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6
Class Work X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Project Report X X X X X X X X
Final Oral Exam X X X X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Project (2) – COMM 594 – Spring 2013

Title: Project (2) Code: COMM 594
Total: 10
• Teach the students the analysis and design of a complete engineering system using
the fundamentals, principles, and skills gained during their study.
• Increase the student capability in technical report writing and presentation in
engineering problems.

a1- List methodologies of solving engineering problems, data collection and
interpretation.
a2- List current engineering technologies related to communication systems.
a3- List different measurement setups and instrumentations.
b1- Develop and create innovative solutions for a specific communication system.
1
Date: 25/11/2012
b2- Select appropriate analytical methods, tools, and computer software for a specific
communication system problem.
b3- Design an engineering system for a specific application.

c2- Present innovative ideas in a professional way.
c4- Acquire the hands on of technological process development.

d2- Work in a stressful environment and within constraints
d5- Lead and motivate individuals.
3- Contents
1 Project theoretical background. 10 0 0 10

2 Project literature survey. 10 0 0 10
3 Project implementation strategies. 10 0 0 10
4 Project implementation. 0 0 120 120
4.1 – Lectures
4.2 – Group discussions and interactions

5.1– Class work to assess understanding of the fundamentals, problem solving and analytical
1
Date: 25/11/2012
5.2– Final oral exam to assess understanding of different aspects in the project, design
capabilities, analytical and presentation skills.
5.3– Project report to assess understanding of the theory and design issues of the project and
the documentation skills.
Assessment schedule
Class work Weekly

Project Report Right After Finals
Final Oral Exam Right After Finals
Class work 20%

Project Report 40%
Final Oral Exam 40%
Total 100%
- Depends on the project

- Computers with software
- Board and data show
- Specialized labs
- Consumable materials
Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6
Project theoretical
X
background.
Project literature
X
survey.
Project
implementation X X
strategies.
Project
implementation.
Learning Method a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6
Lectures X X X
Group Work and
Interactions
Assessment Method a1 a2 a3 b1 b2 b3 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6
Class Work X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Project Report X X X X X X X X
Final Oral Exam X X X X X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Information Theory and Coding – COMM 595 – Spring 2013

Title: Information Theory and Coding Code: COMM 595
Total: 5
• Explain the fundamentals of information theory

• Design channels codes with two types: linear block codes and convolution codes

a1- List Shannon theorems for information
a2- Explain the entropy and mutual information
a3- Describe differential entropy and rate distortion
a4- List types of channel coding
a5- Explain linear block code
a6- Outline the convolution code
a7- Recognize the difference between channel coding types
b1- Analyze discrete memoryless sources
1
Date: 25/11/2012
b2- Design efficient source coder
b3- Evaluate channel coding types
b4- Plan channel coding systems

c1- Describe the information theory
c2- Design channel coder
c3- Create communication system

d1- Work in team
3- Contents

Introduction: Uncertainty, Information,
1 Entropy and its properties. 6 3 0 9
Source coding: Prefix coding, First Shannon

2 theorem, Huffman coding. 6 3 0 9
Discrete memoryless channels, Binary

symmetric channel, Mutual information and
3 8 3 0 11
its properties. Channel capacity.
Channel coding, Second Shannon theorem,

Mutual information. Channel capacity,
4 6 5 0 11
Compression of information.
Linear block codes, Cyclic codes, Well-Known

5 Block codes. 9 8 0 17
Convolution codes: Code tree, Trellis and

state diagram. Maximum likelihood
6 10 8 0 18
decoding of convolution codes.
Date: 25/11/2012
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

analytical skills.
Assessment schedule

Assignments / project 20%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1- Simon Haykin “ Communication Systems”, 4th Edition 2001

6.2- Digital Communications, 5-th edition, by John Proakis & Masoud Salehi, McGraw-
Hill, 2008.

1
Date: 25/11/2012
1
Date: 25/11/2012
Introduction:
Uncertainty,
Information,
• •
Entropy and its
properties.
Source coding:
Prefix coding, First
Shannon theorem, • •
Huffman coding.
Discrete
memoryless
channels, Binary
symmetric channel,
• • • • •
Mutual information
and its properties.
Channel capacity.
Channel coding,
Second Shannon
theorem, Mutual
information.
• • • •
Channel capacity,
Compression of
information.
Linear block codes, • • • • • •

Cyclic codes, Well- •
• • •
Known Block codes.
Convolution codes: • • • • • •
Code tree, Trellis
and state diagram.
Maximum
• • • •
likelihood decoding
of convolution
codes.
Date: 25/11/2012
Learning
Method
Lectures • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Assignments • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Design • • • • • •
Project
Attendance • • • • • • • • • • •
and
Participation
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Assignments /
project
• • • • • • • • • • •
Quizzes
• • • • • •
Mid-Term
Examination
• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Final Exam
Date: 25/11/2012
Industrial Accounting – COMM 596 – Spring 2013

Title: Industrial Accounting Code: COMM 596
Total: 5
• Improve the student professional skills in establishing business models.

a1- Explain the basic accounting equation
a2- Prepare the four financial statements
a3- Describe the inventory transactions
a4- Recognize cost control
a5- Explain budget planning
b1- Analyze financial statements
b2- Judge engineering decisions considering balanced costs, benefits
Date: 25/11/2012
c1- Demonstrate basic organizational and project management skills.
c2- Write a small business plan

d1- Effectively manage tasks, time, and resources.
3- Contents
1 Accounting financial statements 12 8 20

2 Inventories 6 4 10
3 Corporations 6 4 10
4 Financial analysis and managerial acct. 6 4 10
5 Cost centers 9 6 15
6 Budgetary planing 6 4 10
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Tutorial
4.3 – Discussion group

5.1 – Assignments
5.2 – Midterms (2)
5.3 – Final exam.
Assessment schedule
1
Date: 25/11/2012
Assignments Weekly
Mini project (optional) Week 13

Assignments 10%
Mid-Term Examinations 40%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6. 1- J. Weygandt, P. Kimmel, and D. Kieso, Accounting Principles, John-Wiley & Sons, ,

2012.

Date: 25/11/2012
Course
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2
Content
Accounting
financial   
statements
Inventories 
Corporations   
Financial
analysis and
  
managerial
acct.
Cost centers   
Budgetary
   
planing

Learning
Method
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2
Lectures      
Tutorial      
Discussion
    
group
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 b1 b2 c1 c2 d1 d2
Attendance
and
Participation
          
Assignments
     
Mid-Term
Examination
     
Mini-project
(optional)
    
Final Exam
     
Date: 25/11/2012
Introduction to Decision Analysis – COMM 597 – Spring 2013

Title: Introduction to Decision Analysis Code: COMM 597
Total: 5
• Teach the students how to analyze the personal and professional decisions that shape
lives and organizations.
• Give the students the tools to follow a decision approach that scales to treat decisions
at all levels of importance
• Teach the students to use the concepts that clarify thinking and choice and avoid the
pitfalls of intuitive decision-making.

a1- Explain the different decision analysis methods and techniques.
a2- Describe decision trees and influence diagrams.
a3- Explain probability theory and sensitivity analysis
a4- Outline risk analysis functions and trade-off analysis.
1
Course Coordinator: Dr. Amin ElKharbotly
Date: 25/11/2012
b1- Analyze problems associated with risks using decision analysis.
b2- Design decision trees and influence diagrams.
c1- Solve a real case project problem analyzing various risks.

d1- Manage time, tasks, and resources efficiently.
3- Contents
1 Overview of Decision Analysis 6 4 0 10

2 Influence Diagrams 6 4 0 10
Decision Trees and Measurement
3 8 6 0 15
Scales
Basic Probability Theory and
4 12 8 0 20
Sensitivity Analysis
5 Risk and Utility Functions 6 4 0 10
6 Trade-off and Weights 6 4 0 10
4.1 - Lectures
4.2 - Assignments

design case.
1
Date: 25/11/2012
Assessment schedule
Term Project Week 14

Assignments and Term Project 20%
Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1- P. Goodwin and G. Wright, “Decision Analysis for Management Judgment”, 3rd
Edition, Wiley, 2004.
6.2- R. Brown, “Rational Choice and Judgment, Decision Analysis for the Decider”, Wiley,
2005.
6.3- B. Pender, R. Stair and M. Hanna, “Quantitative Analysis For Management”, 11th
Edition, Pearson, 2012.
6.4- R. Clemen, "Making Hard Decisions: An Introduction to Decision Analysis”, 2nd
Edition, Duxbury, 1997.
6.5- R. Keeney, "Value-Focused Thinking: A Path to Creative Decision Making", Harvard,
1992.

Date: 25/11/2012
Course Content a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 c1 d1 d2
Overview of Decision Analysis X
Influence Diagrams X X X X X X
Decision Trees and Measurement Scales X X X X X X
Basic Probability Theory and Sensitivity Analysis X X X X X
Risk and Utility Functions X X X X X
Trade-off and Weights X X X X X
Learning Method a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b2 c1 d1 d2
Lectures X X X X
Assignments X X
Design Project X X X
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 b4 c1 d1 d2
Attendance and Participation X X X X

Assignments and Term Project X X X X X
Quizzes X X
Mid-Term Examination X X
Date: 25/11/2012
Project Management – COMM 598 – Fall 2012

Title: Project Management Code: COMM 598
Total: 5
• Discuss the behavioral aspects of projects in terms of project personnel and the project manager.
• Discuss the nature and importance of a work breakdown structure in project management.
• Use the PERT/CPM techniques.
• Use techniques for project control.
• Make activity crashing and resource leveling.
• Use available project management software.
• Understand the role of teams and the concepts of leadership.
The student shall attain the above mentioned objectives efficiently under controlled guidance and
supervision while gaining the experience through application and analysis of realistic projects.

a1- Understand and define project success.
a2- Understand and define project manager's role.
Course Coordinator: Dr. Nahed Sobhy
Date: 25/11/2012
a3- Understand and describe the downside risk of project management.
a4- Understand the staffing environment and identify the skill requirements.
a5- Understand project authority and interpersonal influences.
a6- Understand the importance of leadership in a project environment.
b1- Assess the project schedules, the work breakdown structure (WBS), and the WBS
decomposition problems.
b2- Present detailed schedules and charts.
b3- Use PERT/CPM techniques and estimate float and slack times.
b4- Use precedence and overlapping networks.
b5- Make crashing studies and study projects under resource constraints.
b6- Determine target schedule, control periods, and monitor projects.
b7- Use Gantt charts and S-curve to control and update projects.

c1- Identify data and structure of realistic projects.
c2- Deal with professional computer programs for project management.
c3- Analyize feedback results and suggest the appropriate decision for keeping the project
status according to plans.

d1 - Present and analyze project data using project management packages.
d2- Write technical reports and conduct presentation about a real case study.
d3- Practice working in a team.

1
Date: 25/11/2012
3- Contents
1 Overview and definitions 3 0
2 Project breakdown 3 3
3 Organizing and staffing projects 3 3
4 Management functions 3 3
5 Planning 3 3
6 Network scheduling techniques 24 12

7 Project control 6 6
4.1- Class Lectures

4.2- Tutorials/Software application
4.3- Internet search
4.4- Practical case study

5.1-Written exams (mid-term & final) to assess understanding and scientific knowledge.
5.2 Assignments and Quiz to assess ability to solve problems and analyze results independently.
5.3 Case study to assess practical, and presentation skills.
Assessment schedule
Assignments Weekly
1
Date: 25/11/2012

Assignments 10%
Quizzes 10%
Report and Project 5%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
6.1 Course notes……………………………………………………………………………………
6.2- Essential books (text books)
1- William J. Stevenson, Production Operation Management, Mc Graw-Hill companies, Inc., Latest edition.
2- Harold Kerzener, Project Management: A system Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and control", John Wiley &
Sons, Inc., Latest edition.
3- Robert B. Harris, Precedence and Arrow Network Techniques for Construction, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978.
6.3- Recommended books…………………………………………………………………………
6.4- Periodicals, Web sites, … etc
1- www.ie.org

- Computer with software installed.
Date: 25/11/2012
Course b1 b2 b3 b4
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b5 b6 b7 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Content
Overview and x x x x x x x
definitions
Project
breakdown
x
Organizing x x
and staffing x
projects
Management x x
functions
x
Planning x x x x
Network
scheduling x x x x
techniques
Project x x
control
x x x x

Learning b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7
a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Method
Lectures x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Assignments x x x x x x x
Design
x x x x x x
Project
Date: 25/11/2012
b5 b6 b7
Assessment a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3
Attendance
and x x x x x x
Participation
Assignments x x x x x x x
Quizzes x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Mid-Term
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Examination
Final Exam x x x x x x x
Date: 25/11/2012

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Communication Systems Engineering Program Specifications

 Apply of knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering principles.

A- Knowledge and Understanding

A1 Concepts and theories of mathematics, chemistry, graphics and electronic

A3 Characteristics of engineering materials used in electronic circuits and

A5 Methodologies of solving engineering problems, data collection and

A8 Current engineering technologies related to communication systems.

A9 Topics related to humanitarian interests and moral issues.

A10 Technical language and report writing.

A11 Professional ethics and impacts of engineering solutions on society

A13 Analysis of signal processing

A14 Coding and decoding techniques.

A15 Basics of electromagnetism, wave propagation and Transmission

A19 Basics of Communication systems and networks.

A20 Basics of programming and software development

B5 Assess and evaluate the characteristics and performance of electronic

B7 Solve industrial problems, often on the basis of limited and possibly

B8 Select and appraise appropriate ICT tools to a variety of engineering

B14 Develop innovative solutions for the practical industrial problems.

C10 Apply quality assurance procedures and follow communication systems

C13 Apply appropriate mathematical methods or IT tools.

D2 Work in stressful environment and within constraints.

D4 Demonstrate efficient IT capabilities.

D5 Lead and motivate individuals

D6 Effectively manage tasks, time, and resources

D7 Search for information and engage in life-long self learning discipline.

D8 Acquire entrepreneurial skills.

D9 Refer to relevant literatures.

5.a- Program duration: 5 years

Compulsory Elective Optional

iii-No. of credit hours of basic sciences courses: No.45 25%

5.d- Program Courses:-

Credit Weekly Hours

EPHS 240 Modern physics and Quantum 3 3 2 -- EMAT 231,

Technical Electives 1 and 2

COMM 411 Antenna Engineering and Propagation (tracks 1 and 3)

Technical Electives 3 and 4

Credit Weekly Hours

COMM 598 Project Management 3 3 2 ،

Refer to course specifications.

 Students with High Schools Diploma (Thanaweya Ammaa and/or equivalent

Student Transfer to and from the Credit Hours Programs

Term Duration and Enrolment/Registration Time

Grades of the Credit Hours Programs Courses

Grades of Non،Credit Courses

Dean’s List, Honour Degree and Programs’ Merits

8- Regulations for Progression and Program Completion:-

 To obtain the Bachelor of Science Degree in Materials Engineering, student must

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University: Ain Shams Faculty: Engineering

Title: Calculus For Engineering I Code:

Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Deal with the basic advanced mathematics.

Course Coordinator: Prof. Salwa Ishak

Date: 8/1/2012 EMAT 110

a. Knowledge and understanding

c. Professional and practical skills

d. General and transferable skills

Course Coordinator: Prof. Salwa Ishak

Date: 8/1/2012 EMAT 110