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Department of Electrical & Comp. Engineering
Undergraduate(Bachelors) Courses Details
MA1001: Basic Calculus & Analytic Geometry
Credit Hours 3 semester credit hours
Contents

Introduction to Functions, Mathematical and Physical meaning of Functions, Graphs of various trigonometric, hyperbolic and logarithmic functions. Introduction to limits, their applications to functions, some useful limits, right hand and left hand limits. Concept of continuity, continuous and discontinuous functions and their application, evaluation of limits using L Hospital’s rule, indeterminate forms. Introduction to derivatives, geometrical and physical meaning of derivatives, rules of differentiation, application of derivatives, e.g. asymptotes, rate of change, tangents and normal, maxima and minima of a single variable. Introduction to cylindrical and spherical coordinates, parametric equations, vectors. Analytic Geometry: vector form of a straight line, parametric equations of a straight line, direction cosines, angles between two straight lines, distance of a point from a line, equation of a plane, angle between two planes, intersection of a plane and a straight line, general equation of sphere, cylinder and cone, directrix of cylinder, surface of revolution. Methods of integration; by substitution and by parts, integration by trigonometric substitution, integration of rational and irrational algebraic functions, definite integrals, improper integrals. Applications of integral calculus, e.g. area under the curve, volume of a solid by washer method and by surface of revolution method, area problem in polar coordinates. Introduction to professional mathematical software such as MATLAB is an integral part of this course.

Prerequisites Freshman Standing
Suggested Text
  • Calculus, by Anton, Bivens and Davis
  • Calculus and Analytical Geometry, by Thomas Finey
 
GS1001: Electricity & Magnetism
Credit Hours 3 semester credit hours
Contents

Atomic structure, energy bands, electric charge, conductors and insulators, Coulomb’s law, electric field, field due to a point-charge, electric dipole and line of charge, flux of an electric field, Guass’s law, electric potential, calculating the potential from electric field, potential due to a point-charge and a group of point-charges, potential due to a dipole and due to a continuous charge distribution, energy stored in electric field, capacitors, calculating capacitance, capacitors in series and parallel, capacitors with dielectrics, electric current and current density, resistance and resistivity, Ohm’s law, resistors in series and parallel, temperature dependence of resistance, power in electric circuits, semiconductors, dopping and PN-Junction The magnetic field, a circulating charged particle, magnetic dipole, magnetic force on a current carrying conductor, torque on a current-loop, magnetic field due to current, force between two parallel current-carrying conductors, Ampere’s law, inductance and inductors, solenoids and toroids, inductors in series and parallel, Faraday’s law of induction, Lenz’s law, energy stored in a magnetic field, induction and energy transfers, Magnets and magnetic materials, Dia-Para- and Ferro-magnetisms, electromagnetics, force due to an electromagnet, magnetic circuits.

Prerequisites Freshman Standing
Suggested Text
  • Fundamentals of Physics, 6th edition, by David Halliday, et. al
  • Introductory Circuit Analysis, 10th edition, by Boylestad
 
HU1001a: Islamic Ideology
Credit Hours 1.5 semester credit hours
Contents

This course includes Tauheed, arguments for the oneness of God, place of man in the universe, textual study of Surah al-Rehman; implications of being Muslim, textual study of selected portions of Surah Al-Baqra; Prophethood, finality of prophethood, faith in the hereafter aakhrat; Concept of Ibadah, major Ibadah, Salat, Saom, Zakat, Hajj and Jehad; Quran, its revelation and compilation, authenticity of the text; Hadith, its need, authenticity and importance; Consensus (Ijma) and analogy (Qiyas); Islamic political principles, salient features of the Islamic state, rights and duties of Citizens.

Prerequisites Freshman Standing
Suggested Text
  • Instructor’s notes and reference
 
HU1001b: Pakistan Studies
Credit Hours 1.5 semester credit hours
Contents

It comprises of Land and people, languages and cultures, strategic importance in view of current geo-political scene of the world, governmental structure and politics, a history of governmental changes since 1947, role of senate and parliament and their constitution, provincial governments and assemblies, district management and local bodies infra-structure, judicial system and law enforcements agencies, salient features and history of the constitution, its amendments, rights and duties of citizens defined by the constitution, Pakistan’s foreign policy, relationship with other Islamic countries and with geological neighbors.

Prerequisites Freshman Standing
Suggested Text
  • Instructor’s notes and references
 
CS1001: Programming in C
Credit Hours 3 semester credit hours
Contents

Overview of programming process, high-level versus assembly language, compiling and linking operations, variables as place-holder in memory, algorithm development, arrays and strings, control statements, loops, pointers and their usage, dynamic memory allocation, functions and their prototypes, structured and modular programming style; Structures, unions, linked-lists and queues, user-defined data types, introduction to sorting and searching algorithms, characters and pixel graphics; C Libraries, mathematical functions, string and character functions, console I/O, File and Stream operations, Characters and Pixel Graphics, accessing PC Serial and Parallel ports, performing low-level system operations, Pre-processor directives and their usage.
LAB: This lab aims at familiarizing the students with the C environment, giving them hands on experience of working in C, converting pseudo codes/algorithms to C code, giving them real world problems to solve in C so that they feel confident and comfortable with the programming environment of C and strengthening the theoretical concepts of structured programming.

Prerequisites Freshman Standing
Suggested Text
  • Turbo C by Robert Lafore
  • How to Program in C by Dietel & Dietel, 3r Ed
 
ME1001: Engineering Drawing (CAD)
Credit Hours 2 semester credit hours
Contents

Engineering drawing fundamentals, types of lines and usage, dimensioning, lettering, sheet planning, orthogonal projections, 1st angle projection, 3rd angle project, isometric view, auxiliary views, development view, sectional view, CAD/CAM tools, vector and raster data, using AutoCAD as 2D drafting tool, coordinate systems, drawing scale and viewing magnification, drawing primitives, e.g. LINE, ARC, CIRCLE, TEXT, geometric transformations like MOVE, COPY, SCALE, ARRAY, editing commands, e.g. ERASE, TRIM, EXTEND, FILLET, CHAMFER, STRETCH, using snap and object snap facilities, creating and using symbols, layers, hatching, multiple line types and colors, dimensioning, paper view, sectional drawing and assembly drawing, printing and plotting drawings.
LAB: This lab consists of hands-on drawing sessions using AutoCAD as CAD tool. During the lab session each student practices the Engineering Drawing's concepts covered in lectures by making exercise drawings using AutoCAD by himself. The students are also evaluated by lab-tests conducted on computer. By the end of course-work student is capable of drawing 2-D engineering drawings using AutoCAD.

Prerequisites Freshman Standing
Suggested Text
  • First Year Engineering Drawing, by A.C Parkinson
  • Illustrated AutoCAD by T. W. Berghauser and P. L. Sclive
  
MA2003: Complex Variables and Transforms
Credit Hours 3 semester credit hours
Contents

Introduction to complex number systems, Argand’s diagram, modulus and argument of a complex number, polar form of a complex number, DeMoivre’s theorem and its applications. Complex functions, analytical functions, harmonic and conjugate functions, Cauchy-Rehmunn equations (in Cartesian and polar coordinates), line integrals, Cauchy’s theorem, Chauchy’s integral formula, singularities, poles, residues and contour integration and applications. Laplace Transforms: definition, Laplace transform of elementary functions, properties of Lapace transform, Laplace transform of derivatives and integrals, functions and their Laplace transforms, inverse Laplace transform and its properties, convolution theorem, Heavisides expansion formula. Solution of ordinary differential equations by Laplace transforms, applications of Laplace transformation in various fields of engineering. Fourier Series and Transform: definition, Fourier transform of simple functions, magnitude and phase spectra, Fourier transform theorems, inverse Fourier transform, solution of differential equations using Fourier transform, Fourier series representation of periodic and non-periodic functions, harmonics and their coefficients, the concept of Bandwidth, symmetry properties of Fourier series.

Prerequisites MA1001 Basic Calculus & Analytic Geometry
Suggested Text
  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics, by Erwin Kreyzig
  • Laplace Transform in Schaum’s Series
 
EE2301: Electronic Devices and Circuits
Credit Hours 4 semester credit hours
Contents

Review of semiconductor materials and PN Junction, Diode and its approximation, load-line analysis, applications as rectifiers, clippers, clampers, peak detectors; special diodes like Zener diode, LED, Laser diode, photo diode, tunnel diode, Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT), NPN and PNP, biasing, transistor as a switch, equivalent circuit, small signal analysis, CE, CB and CC amplifiers, Field Effect Transistors (FET and MOSFET), N- and P-channel, biasing, transistor as a switch, equivalent circuit, CS, CD and CG amplifiers, multistage amplifiers, power supply circuits and linear voltage regulators.
LAB: The lab work is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the theoretical material. The use of MultiSim for simulating electronic circuits will be an integral part of the lab work. There would also be a final lab project requiring students to independently build small electronics gadgets on vero-board or hand-made PCBs.

Prerequisites EE1103 Electric Circuit Analysis I
Suggested Text
  • Principles of Electronic Devices and Circuits by Malvino
  • Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, by Boylestad
  • Electronic Devices, by Thomas L. Floyd
 
EE2103: Electric Circuit Analysis II
Credit Hours 4 semester credit hours
Contents

Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, Superposition theorem, Reciprocity theorem, star delta transformation for DC and AC circuits, bridge circuits, AC bridges e.g. Hay bridge and Maxwell bridge, two-port networks, characterization of linear time-invarient networks as two-port networks, two-port parameters, relationship among various parameter sets, Time-response of 1st order and 2nd order systems, transient-vs-steady-state responses, Laplace Transform and its use for simplifying circuit solution as well as for solving differential equations, determination of initial conditions, transfer function, poles & zeros and their significance/role in dictating the transient/steady-state response, frequency response, magnitude and phase plots (i.e. Bode plots), passive filters and resonant circuits, Single-phase and poly-phase circuit analysis, Wye- and Delta-connected 3-phase sources, balanced and unbalanced 3-phase loads, power measurements in 3-phase circuits, two-wattmeter and three-wattmeter methods.
LAB: This course is supplemented with laboratory exercises and computer simulations of circuits using MultiSim. The students will go through various exercises focused on single-phase and three-phase measurements, measurements using bridge circuits and modeling/design of various types of passive networks and filters.

Prerequisites EE1103 Electric Circuit Analysis I
Suggested Text
  • Electric Circuits, by Theodore F. Bogart, Jr.
  • Electric Circuits Fundamentals, by S. Franco
  • Network Analysis, by Wan Valkenberg
 
EE2201: Digital Logic Design
Credit Hours 4 semester credit hours
Contents

Digital-vs-Analog, Binary digits, Logic levels and digital waveforms, Logic operation and functions, switches and relays, fundamental Logic gates; Boolean Algebra and logic simplification, Fundamental theorems of Boolean Algebra, Truth tables, Karnaugh Map, SOP and POS minimization, Combinational circuits, Number systems, operations and codes, Design of various logic functions, e.g. Adders, Comparators, Encoder/Decoders, Mux/DeMux, BCD-to-7-Segment decoder, implementation of combinational circuits using discrete chips and programmable logic devices, i.e. PAL/GAL, speed and delays in logic circuits; Sequential circuits, Latches, Flip-Flops and their applications, sequential circuit applications, Asynchronous and Synchronous counters, UP/DN counters, shift-registers, synthesis of sequential networks, minimization of the number of states, design of sequential circuits with asynchronous inputs, meta-stability, introduction to CPLDs, Semiconductor memories, RAM, ROM, PROM and EEPROM, Flash memories, use of ROMs to implement combinational logic, introduction to FPGAs; Introduction to logic families, TTL, CMOS, ECL, basic operational characteristics and parameters, practical considerations and inter-family interfacing.
LAB: The main aim is to teach design and trouble-shooting techniques, use of data-sheets to extract required information, use of CAD packages e.g. Electronics Workbench for simulating logic circuits; to simulate student’s interest in the subject they will be required to independently design and implement various small design projects of practical interest, in addition there will be a final individual project to be built on vero-board.

Prerequisites EE1103 Electric Circuit Analysis I
Suggested Text
  • Digital Fundamentals, 8th edition, by Thomas L. Floyd
  • Digital Logic Design and Computer Architecture, by Morris Mano
 
HU2001: Professional Ethics and Islamic System
Credit Hours 3 semester credit hours
Contents

Moral and social philosophy of Islam, concept of good and evil, Akhlaq-e-Hasna with special reference to Surah Aal-Hujrat, professional ethics and Kasb-e-Halal; Economics order of Islam, right to property, system of taxation, distribution of wealth, Zakat and Ushar, interest-free economy, Shirakat and Muzarabat. Study of the related verses from Quran along with the following chapters (named books) from Sahih Muslim and Mautaa’ Imam Malik: the book of sales, the book of transactions, the book of loans, Musharikat and Mudaribat, the book of zakat, the book of government.

Prerequisites Sophomore Standing
Suggested Text
  • Instructor’s notes and references
 
MA3005: Probability and Stochastic Process
Credit Hours 3 semester credit hours
Contents

Basic concepts of probability, conditional probability, independent events, Baye's formula, discrete and continuous random variables, distributions and density functions, probability distributions (Binomial, Poisson, Hyper geometric, Normal, Uniform and Exponential); mean, variance, standard deviations, moments and moment generating functions, linear regression and curve fitting; limits theorems, stochastic processes, first and second order characteristics, applications to real life, basic concept of Monte Carlo simulations.

Prerequisites MA1002 Multivariable Calculus & ODEs
Suggested Text
  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics, by Erwin Kreyzig
  • Probability and Random Processes for Electrical Engineering, by Alberto Leon-Garcia
 
EE3203: Microprocessor Based Embedded System Design
Credit Hours 4 semester credit hours
Contents

Requirements for an embedded design, basic components, e.g. RAM, PROM, digital and analog I/O, etc. A single-chip solution -- introduction to microcontrollers, MCS-51 family overview, 8051 architecture, I/O ports, internal RAM and registers, special function registers, external memory, interrupts, timer operation, serial-port, interfacing with external RAM, external PROM, interfacing with analog world via A/D and D/A converters, interfacing with keyboard and LCD and alpha-numeric displays, driving high power AC and DC loads through relays, Opto-isolation, tools and techniques for software development, programming in assembly and C, mixing assembly and C, compiler, assembler and linker operations, text, data and other sections, specifying memory map for each section, software simulation and hardware emulation, Embedded software design using foreground/background approach and using RTOSes, introduction to Real-time operating systems (RTOS), concept of tasks and drivers, various scheduling algorithms and their merits and demerits, a comparison.
LAB: Students will design and build various projects using 8051 microcontroller and its variants. They will also learn the development of embedded software on commercially available embedded processor/DSP boards.

Prerequisites EE2202 Microprocessor and Computer Architecture
Suggested Text
  • The 8051 MicroController, 2nd edition, by I. Scott Mackenzie
 
EE3104: Digital Signal Processing
Credit Hours 4 semester credit hours
Contents

Comparison between continuous time signals and discrete time sequences, properties of LSI system, difference equations, causality, stability. Discrete Fourier transforms. Applications of DSP, Digital signals, systems and convolution. Flip and Slide Convolution & Frequency Response, Fourier transform and frequency response, sampling and discrete time Fourier transform, symmetry properties, sampling theorem & D/A reconstruction, DFT and FFT algorithms, DFT properties & Circular Convolution (spectrum analysis & windowing), FFT algorithms and high speed (block) convolution, Z-transform and its properties with inverse, FIR and IIR filters and their implementations, FIR filter design methods, IIR filter design methods, resolution & side lobes, spectrum analysis, power spectrum for random signals, VLSI signal processors.
LAB: Digital Signal Processing lab will give students hands on experience on the concepts of System Properties & Convolution, Discrete-Time Fourier Transform (DTFT), convolution and windowing, spectrum analysis, DTFT Analog Filtering via Digital Filters, Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) with examples, Circular Convolution Demo & DFT Symmetries,

Prerequisites EE3104 Signals and Systems
Suggested Text
  • CDigital Signal Processing by J. P. Proakis and D. G. Manolakis.
 
EE3501: Control Systems
Credit Hours 4 semester credit hours
Contents

System modeling, modeling of electrical, mechanical, thermal, hydraulic and biological systems, transfer functions, open- and closed-loop control systems, Block diagrams, block-diagram reduction, signal flow graphs, continuous-time system response of 1st , 2nd and higher order systems, response components, stability, poles and zeroes, Routh-Hurwitz test, performance specifications, power-of-time error performance, type number, system sensitivity, Step and impulse response, analysis and design with the root-locus method, Frequency domain analysis and design, Nyquist criterion, gain and phase margins, introduction to State-space method, state equations, state transformations and diagonalization, time response from state equations, Aymptotic stability, BIBO and internal stability, controllability and observability, pole placement and Ackerman’s formula
LAB: Students will be taught the use of computer software MATLAB for modeling and simulation of the control systems. Students will also perform various experiments involving speed and position control of DC motors. The lab will end with an individual design and implementation project.

Prerequisites ME1003 Mechanics
MA2004 Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis
EE2103 Signals andSystems
Suggested Text
  • Feedback Control Systems, 3rd edition, by Stefani, Savant, et. al.
  • Linear Control System, by Katsushiko, Ogata.
 
EE3403: Electromagnetic Theory
Credit Hours 3 semester credit hours
Contents

Vector analysis, Static electric field and scalar potential, Dielectric materials, Electric force and energy, Potential problems, Steady currents, magnetic field and vector potential. Magnetic materials and circuits, Magnetic force and torque, Faraday's Laws, Boundary conditions, Maxwell's equations, EM energy conservation, Wave equations and EM waves.

Prerequisites GS1001 Electricity and Magnetism
Suggested Text
  • Elements of Electromagnetic, 2nd edition, by M. N. O. Sadiku.
 
HU4005: Entrepreneurship
Credit Hours 3 semester credit hours
Contents

The objective of the course is to give students an understanding of the establishment and management of small businesses. This course focuses on the concepts, skills, know-how, attitudes, and alternatives that are relevant for start-up entrepreneurs, It includes methods and procedures for establishing a small business, problem solving techniques required for successful operations, entrepreneurial traits and risks, and location selection and franchising. Main focus is on decision-making process involving all facets of business and special attention is devoted to the entrepreneurship within family firms in Pakistan.

Prerequisites Senior Standing
Suggested Text
  • Instructor’s notes and reference
 
EE4303: Power Electronics
Credit Hours 4 semester credit hours
Contents

Principles of Power Electronics, Converters and Applications, Circuit Components and their Effects, Control Aspects. Power Electronic Devices; Power diode, Power BJT, Power MOSFET, IGBT & SCRs, GTO, TRIAC and DIAC; their construction, characteristics, operations, losses, ratings, control and protection, AC to DC converters/rectifiers, Half wave and Full wave rectifiers with resistive and inductive loads, un-controlled, semi controlled and full controlled rectification, 3-Phase rectifiers: un-controlled, semi controlled and full controlled. 6-pulse, 12-pulse and 24 pulse rectification, PWM converters. DC to AC converters/inverters, Single phase DC to AC converters, 3-Phase inverter, 6-pulse, 12 pulse inverters, PWM inverters. Switch Mode Power Supplies, DC to DC conversation, Buck converter, Boost converter and Buck-Boost converters, Isolated converters, Forward converters, Flyback converters.
LAB: The students will be required to apply the theoretical understanding of the subject to build small projects for power applications, e.g. speed control of DC and single-phase AC motors, switching regulated power supply, etc.

Prerequisites EE2302 Electronic Design and Practice
Suggested Text
  • Elements of Power Electronics, by Philip T. Krein
 
EE4990A : Design Project
Contents

In this course students are required to select a design project, which should demonstrate their ability to apply the theoretical knowledge/concepts learnt into practical use. The projects are approved/supervised by the faculty members. The supervisor only provides the necessary guidance, but the students do all the work. The project can be to solve a problem being faced in our industry or it may be oriented towards designing a product. The project can also be motivated from a research problem taken from literature. The student has to finalize the topic of the project by the end of sixth semester 3 credit hours will be completed in 7th semester (EE4990a) and has to complete it by the end of the last semester. At the end of 7th semester the students will have to submit a preliminary report of the project and have to clear a viva voce examination. The remaining credit hours of work should be completed in the 8th Semester under the heading of EE4990b followed by submission of the Project Report and Viva Voce.

Suggested Text
  • As advised by the Project Supervisor.
 
TC4406: Digital Communications
Credit Hours 4 semester credit hours
Contents

This course includes digitally modulated signals: non-linear modulation methods, continuous phase FSK, continuous phase modulation. Modulated carrier data transmission: QPSK, QAM, MFSK, MSK. Trellis coded modulation and modem technologies. Spread spectrum, including frequency hopping and CDMA principles. Plus selected topics from: Optical communication systems - single and multi-channel systems, performance criteria and systems analysis. Satellite communications systems and Cellular mobile radio systems.
LAB: Analysis and troubleshooting of digital communications circuits. Signal sampling, filtering, D-to-A and A-to-D Converter circuit operation. Time Division Multiplexing, PAM, and PCM systems. Synchronization, signal conditioning, error detection and correction schemes. ASK, FSK, PSK, and QPSK Transmitters and receivers are explored.

Prerequisites MA3005 Probability and Stochastic Processes
TC3701 Communication Systems
Suggested Text
  • Instructor’s notes and references
  
TC4408: Antenna Design & Microwave Engineering
Credit Hours 4 semester credit hours
Contents

Antenna Design: This course comprises of Transmission and reception of power and information in free space; antennas as interface elements; impedance