Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Program:-
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Power and Control Engineering
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering
August 2022
Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1
2. Expected profiles of graduates ................................................................................................ 3
2.1. Basic skills........................................................................................................................ 3
2.2. Engineering knowledge and skill ..................................................................................... 3
2.3. Profiles for streams (thematic areas) ................................................................................ 4
3. Competencies and learning outcomes ..................................................................................... 6
3.1. Core electrical engineering competency .......................................................................... 6
3.2. Knowledge and skill in specialization specific competency ............................................ 6
4. Selected courses to be included in the exam ........................................................................... 8
4.1. Core courses common to all specializations .................................................................... 8
4.2. Specialization specific courses ......................................................................................... 8
5. Categorizing courses into themes ......................................................................................... 11
6. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................ 13
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1. Introduction
Electrical and Computer Engineers (ECE) design and implement devices, circuits and systems
for electronic communication, computing, electrical power, control and related applications.
Graduates of the Electrical and Computer Engineering program play key role in the development
of the country.
The ECE curriculum focuses on broad-based training to provide flexibility of career choices and
focused training to provide competence in particular electrical engineering profession. It finds
balance between breadth and depth to provide a solid foundation in the basic engineering,
mathematics, electrical engineering on one hand, and comprehensive training in humanities and
management on the other.
In Ethiopia Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), in general, and the engineering education in
particular, have embarked on major reform since the last decade. Notable in this regard is the
capability building in the Engineering Capacity Building Program (ECBP) program, which was
initiated in 2006.
Since 2012, the Ministry of Education (MoE) through one of its wings, Higher Education
Strategic Center (HESC), has initiated to have modularized curricula in all programs in HEIs and
to harmonize a program among institutes offering the same program.
As of 2014 the Ministry of Education has planned to implement university exit exam to start
from 2015 E.C. As part of this effort, this document was prepared during the workshop prepared
by MoE between July 18 – 19, 2022 in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. The draft document was then
validated in a national workshop organized on August 09-10, 2022 at Addis Ababa Institute of
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Technology, Addis Ababa University. This document outlines competencies and courses that can
evaluate the student in key skills and knowledge upon completion of the program.
To come up with the electrical and computer engineering competency and course list for
university exit examination, key graduate profiles of electrical and computer engineers were first
selected from relevant curriculum. Based on the identified graduate profiles, competency and
learning outcomes were identified. After this, courses were selected that can evaluate the
identified competency and learning outcomes. And finally, the courses were categorized into
themes.
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2. Expected profiles of graduates
Electrical and Computer Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the technology
of electricity and electronics, especially the design and application of electronic circuit,
equipment for power generation and distribution, machine control, communications and
computer hardware and software. Graduates of this program are required to have the necessary
competency to undertake these activities. The knowledge and skills expected are divided into
basic skills, engineering knowledge and skills and specialization specific knowledge.
These represent the basic skills required for any graduate to work in a professional environment.
Some of these skills are the following.
These represent the engineering knowledge and skills required for any electrical and computer
engineering graduate. Some of these skills are the following.
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Conduct experiments, analyze and interpret results.
Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and
ICT tools to complex electrical and computer engineering problems.
Knowledge in computer hardware and software.
The following streams (focus areas) of Electrical and Computer Engineering are identified as
very important for development of the country. A student selects one of these streams at later
stage of his/her study and specializes in the area.
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Produce and test electronics system for various application.
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3. Competencies and learning outcomes
The competencies and learning outcomes envisaged to be evaluated by the university exit exam
of electrical and computer engineering are categorized into core electrical engineering and
specialization specific competencies.
This competency is the heart of the program, which provides foundation for the electrical and
computer engineering. The core learning outcomes are the following.
This competency is specific to the five specializations of the electrical and computer engineering
disciplines. A prospective graduate is expected to have competency of one of the following
specializations.
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3.2.5. Microelectronics engineering competency
Analyze, design, develop, produce and test electronic systems for various applications.
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4. Selected courses to be included in the exam
Electrical and Computer Engineering students take 60 – 65 courses and it is unrealistic to try and
evaluate the student competency of all these courses by just one university exit examination.
Therefore, only 13 courses are selected that can evaluate the competency of the student in key
skills and knowledge that are identified in the competency and learning outcome section. It
should also be noted that the questions from the selected courses should focus on long term
knowledge and transferrable skills by taking into account the open book theme of professional
practice. These courses are selected from core courses that are common to all and specialization
(thematic area) courses.
The specializations (thematic areas) are given at different universities in forms of specialization
or programs. To account for all these specialization and programs, the following specializations
have been identified. A student will take an examination questions from the seven (7) common
core courses and questions from the six (6) courses from student’s thematic area.
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Microcomputers and Interfacing – 5 ECTS
Data Communication and Computer Networks – 5 ECTS
Embedded Systems – 5 ECTS
Data structure – 5
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5. Categorizing courses into themes
The courses are categorized according to the expected competencies of a prospective graduate of
Electrical and Computer Engineering.
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Power Electronics and Drives 5 Power Engineering
Principles of Electronic Design 5 Electronics
Engineering
Microelectronic Devices and 5 Electronics
Circuits Engineering
VLSI Design 5 Electronics
Engineering
Integrated circuit technology 5 Electronics
Engineering
Electrical design for building 5 Power Engineering
Process Control fundamental 5 Control
Engineering
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6. Conclusion
In conclusion, based on identified graduate profiles, competencies and learning outcomes 13
courses were selected to evaluate the competency of Electrical and Computer Engineering
graduates. This draft competencies and list of courses for university exit exam for electrical and
computer engineering should be reviewed and discussed with all the other universities and
stakeholders.
The list of courses may be updated based on curriculum revision if there is an addition or
removal of courses from the identified set of courses.
For successful competency evaluation of the students the following key points should be taken
into account.
The examination questions should focus on key knowledge of each specific course
instead of detailed assessment that has already been undertaken in their course work.
The examination questions should focus on long-term knowledge and transferrable skill.
It should also take into account the student ECTS load during graduation time.
The timing and administration of the competency examination should not be a hindrance
for timely graduation.
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