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Background

The syllabus for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is designed to meet the needs of Industry as expressed through various stakeholders’ fora. Engineering drives most of the pillars of the Kenya Vision 2030 strategic policy plan, and is one of the main pillars for industrialisation as envisioned in the document. It is thus a national duty to produce the required manpower and skill-set to drive the industrialization agenda forward.

Apart from the theoretical classes covered, the course enhances the skill-set of the graduates by introducing practical hands-on approach to electrical engineering training. By including the major emerging areas for coverage in the new curriculum, the course equips the department to be in the forefront of technological development and innovation.

1.2          Philosophy

The programme philosophy is to produce highly motivated, self-driven and innovative graduates of Electrical and Electronic Engineering prepared to solve engineering-related problems with integrity.

 

1.3          Rationale of the Programme

Electrical and Electronic Engineering forms the basis of very important sectors of the industry. Electrical engineers provide skilled labour in the fields of Telecommunications, Power generation and distribution, computing systems, and control systems. The knowledge imparted to the students during the five years of training is expected to prepare them to work in the industry or go into self-employment. 

 

1.4          Goal of the Programme

The goal of the programme is to provide relevant skills and knowledge to the learners in order for them to be competent engineers in the field Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

1.5          Expected learning outcomes of the programme

At the end of the course the learner should be able to:

a)            Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in solving contemporary electrical and                           electronic engineering issues

b)            Conduct own-designed experiments in electrical and electronic engineering

c)            Interpret data from experiments in electrical and electronic engineering

d)            Formulate and solve identified electrical and electronic problems

e)            Communicate effectively when functioning within a multidisciplinary team

f)             Design systems to meet desired needs within realistic constraints

g)            Demonstrate professional/ethical responsibility in electrical and electronic engineering

 

Course units

The course units for the five-year programme are distributed as indicated below:  

2.1.1 First Year

Code

Course Title

Contact Hours

Credit Hours

Semester I

Semester II

FPE 111

Physics I

45

 

3

FPE 112

Physics II

 

45

3

FEE 111

Applied Mathematics I

45

 

3

FEE 112

Applied Mathematics II

 

45

3

FEE 121

Pure Mathematics I

45

 

3

FEE 122

Pure Mathematics II

 

45

3

FEE 131

Introduction to Computer Science

60

 

4

FEE 132

Data Structures and Algorithms

 

60

4

CCS001

Communication Skills

45

 

3

CCS010

HIV/AIDS

45

 

3

CCS009

Elements of Economics

 

45

3

FEE 152

Mechanical Workshop Technology

45

 

3

FEE 161

Electrical Workshop Technology

 

45

3

FEE 162

Electrical Circuit Theory I

 

45

3

Total

330

330

44

 

2.1.2 Second Year

Code

Course Title

Contact Hours

Credit Hours

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

FEE200

Group Project

   

80

6

FEE 201

Physical Electronics A

45

   

3

FEE 202

Physical Electronics B

 

45

 

3

FEE 221

Electric Circuit Theory IIA

45

   

3

FEE 222

Electric Circuit Theory IIB

 

45

 

3

FEE 231

Artificial Intelligence

60

   

4

FEE 232

Computer Systems Engineering

 

60

 

4

FEE 241

Engineering Drawing

45

   

3

FEE 242

Computer Aided Drawing

 

45

 

3

FEE 251

Thermodynamics

45

   

3

FEE 252

Entrepreneurship for Engineers

 

45

 

3

FEE 261

Mechanics of Machines

45

   

3

FEE 262

Material Science

 

45

 

3

FEE 271

Engineering Mathematics IA

45

   

3

FEE 272

Engineering Mathematics IB

 

45

 

3

FEE 281

Laboratory IIA

60

   

3

FEE 282

Laboratory IIB

 

60

 

3

Total

390

390

 

54

2.1.3 Third Year

Code

Course Title

Contact Hours

Credit

Hours

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

FEE 300

Mini-Project

   

120

8

FEE 301

Analogue Electronics A

45

   

3

FEE 302

Analogue Electronics B

 

45

 

3

FEE 321

Electrical Networks A

45

   

3

FEE 322

Electrical Networks B

 

45

 

3

FEE 331

Digital Electronics A

45

   

3

FEE 332

Digital Electronics B

 

45

 

3

FEE 341

DC Machines

45

   

3

FEE 342

AC Machines I

 

45

 

3

FEE 351

Electromagnetic Fields A

45

   

3

FEE 352

Electromagnetic Fields A

 

45

 

3

FEE 361

Sensors and Measurements

45

   

3

FEE 362

Sensors and Instrumentation

 

45

 

3

FEE 371

Engineering Mathematics II A

45

   

3

FEE 372

Engineering Mathematics II B

 

45

 

3

FEE 381

Laboratory III A

60

   

3

FEE 382

Laboratory III B

 

60

 

3

Total

375

375

120

56

2.1.4 Fourth Year

Code

Course Title

Contact Hours

Credit

Hours

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

FEE 400

Industrial Attachment

   

160

10

FEE 401

Linear Integrated Circuits

45

   

3

FEE 402

Microprocessors

 

45

 

3

FEE 411

Control System A

45

   

3

FEE 412

Control System B

 

45

 

3

FEE 421

Signal Theory and Modulation

45

   

3

FEE 422

Digital Communication Systems

 

45

 

3

FEE 431

Electrical Power Systems I A

45

   

3

FEE 432

Electrical Power Systems I B

 

45

 

3

FEE 441

AC Machines

45

   

3

FEE 442

Project Management

 

45

 

3

FEE 451

Electrodynamics A

45

   

3

FEE 452

Electrodynamics B

 

45

 

3

FEE 471

Statistics

45

   

3

FEE 472

Numerical Methods

 

45

 

3

FEE 481

Laboratory IV A

60

   

3

FEE 482

Laboratory IV B

 

60

 

3

Total

375

375

160

58

2.1.5 Fifth Year

Code

Course Title

Contact Hours

Credit

Hours

Semester I

Semester II

 

Common Courses

     

FEE 501

Applied Electronics

45

 

3

FEE 502

Advanced Computer Architecture

 

45

3

FEE 511

Control Engineering

45

 

3

FEE 512

Industrial Automation

 

45

3

FEE 521

Power Electronics

45

 

3

FEE 560

Engineering Project

60

60

8

FEE 571

Functions of Complex Variables

45

 

3

FEE 581

Laboratory V A

60

 

3

FEE 582

Laboratory V B

 

60

3

Total

300

210

32

 

Electronics and Microprocessor Option

     

FEE 541

RF Circuit Design

45

 

3

FEE 542

Biomedical Electronics

 

45

3

FEE 543

Radiology and Medical Imaging

 

45

3

FEE 544

Digital Signal Processing

 

45

3

Total

45

135

12

 

Control Engineering and Instrumentation Option

     

FEE 591

Robotics

45

 

3

FEE 592

Embedded Controllers

 

45

3

FEE 593

Digital Control

 

45

3

FEE 594

Multivariate Control System

 

45

3

Total

45

135

12

 

Power Systems and Machine Option

     

FEE 561

Electrical power systems IIA

45

 

3

FEE 562

Electrical power systems IIB

 

45

3

FEE 563

Electrical Machine Design

 

45

3

FEE 564

Variable Speed Drives

 

45

3

Total

45

135

12

 

Communication Engineering Option

     

FEE 551

Microwave Devices and Systems

45

 

3

FEE 552

Antenna and Radiowaves Propagation

 

45

3

FEE 554

Satellite Communication

 

45

3

FEE 558

Electroacoustics

 

45

3

OR

FEE 553

Digital Data Transmission

45

 

3

FEE 555

Wireless Communication Systems

 

45

3

FEE 556

Optical Communication Systems

 

45

3

FEE 557

Computer Communication Networks

 

45

3

Total

45

135

12

 

 

2.2          Interpretations

a) In interpreting the course codes, after FEE the first integer denotes the year study. The second integer denotes as far as is possible, the subject area while the last integer denotes the semester in which the course is taught; 1 for the first and 2 for the second semester. Where the last integer is 0 it means that this is a course which is done throughout the two semesters such as the Engineering Project in the fifth year of study.

b) Each semester course shall have a total of 45 contact hours including lecturers and tutorials and shall comprise one course unit.

c) Laboratories shall have 60 hours per semester and shall comprise one course unit, except in the first year of study when they shall have 45 hours.

d) There shall be a practical assignment term lasting for eight weeks at the end of the first year of study. There shall also be industrial attachment of undergraduate students arranged to take place during the long vacations of the third and fourth years of study.

 e) The undergraduate students shall complete the following course units (including laboratories):

First year.................... 14

Second year............... 16

Third year................. .16

Fourth year................ 16

Fifth year....................14

Total........................... 76

 

 

Entry Requirements

Candidates shall be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Science degree in the School of Engineering in the following categories.

a)       KCSE Candidates

The basic admission requirement shall be the minimum requirement set for entry into Public Universities which is a mean grade of at least C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). In addition, candidates shall have obtained at least C+ in each of the four cluster subjects from any of the following alternative clusters.  However, a cut-off grade higher than C+ in each cluster subject shall be preferred if limitations of the number of places available for each degree programme versus the number of qualified candidates so demand. The said cut-off grades shall be determined and implemented by the School Board.

Alternative A:

Physics                           Biology or Geography or any Group IV Subject

Chemistry

Mathematics

Alternative B:

Physical Sciences           Geography or any Group IV Subject

Biological Sciences

Mathematics

Group IV Subjects:

Home Science                 Building Construction

Art and Design               Power Mechanics

Agriculture                     Electricity

Woodwork                      Drawing and Design

Metalwork                      Aviation Technology

b)       A-Level Candidates

Candidates with a minimum entry requirement of principal  C passes in Mathematics and Physics and a Subsidiary level pass in Chemistry with a credit pass in English at ‘O’ level, except that for Geospatial Engineering, a subsidiary level pass in Geography shall also be accepted in lieu of Chemistry.

c)       KNEC Higher National Diploma (HND) or Equivalent

Candidates with Higher National Diploma in the following broad areas of study:

    1. Agricultural Engineering
    2. Civil engineering
    3. Electrical engineering
    4. Mechanical engineering
    5. Geospatial Engineering
    6. Any other approved subject area.
  1. Ordinary  KNEC Diploma or equivalent (with credit pass)
    1. Agricultural Engineering
    2. Civil engineering
    3. Electrical engineering
    4. Mechanical engineering
    5. Geospatial Engineering
    6. Any other approved subject area.
  2. Diploma from Science/Technical Teacher Training Colleges

Candidates with a Diploma in Mathematics and Physics from recognized teacher training colleges.

  1. BSc/BEd (Science) degrees from Universities or any other relevant degrees 

Candidates with a Bachelor of Science or Education degree in Physics and Mathematics from recognized institutions or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution.

Exemption from any Courses in the Programme

  1. The point of entry into the programme for candidates with a KNEC higher national diploma or its equivalent in accordance with F1 (c) shall be in the second year of study.
  2. The point of entry into the programme for candidates with an ordinary KNEC diploma or its equivalent in accordance with F1 (d) shall be in the first year of study.
  3. The point of entry into the programme for candidates with qualification other than those outlined in F1 (a), F1 (b), F1 (c) and F1 (d) shall be approved by Senate on the recommendations of the School Board of Engineering and the College Academic Board and shall be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
  4. Where a candidate wishes to be exempted from any course or courses, he/she shall send a formal application to the Academic Registrar justifying his/her request and attaching evidence of the credentials which support such request.  Such a candidate may be required to sit and pass an exemption examination set and administered by the School, and approved under the authority of the Senate after payment of a prescribed fee.
  5. Based on the assessment of the exemption examination, the School Board of Engineering shall make its recommendations to the Senate.  The Academic Registrar shall communicate to the candidate, the Senate’s decision.

Electrical engineering is a versatile degree. Because electronics have penetrated virtually every aspect of our lives,the opportunities are unlimited.By the time you’ve graduated with a Bsc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering , chances are you’ll be more proficient in some skills than others. Depending on your preferences, you may choose to go down one of these common career paths:

  • Electrical Engineer: The most obvious career path for one with an Electrical engineering degree, the electrical engineer is generally responsible for the design, development and testing of electronic products, components, and devices.

  • Project Engineer: If you have strong soft skills such as leadership and communication, you may be suited to overseeing projects and delegating tasks. Project engineers are responsible for managing personnel, budgets, and schedules to meet technical deliverables.  Depending on the structure of a company, a senior electrical engineer may double as a project engineer or project manager

  • Design Engineer: If you love CAD and PCB design, this is the career path for you. The design engineer is the one who actually drafts the wiring diagrams and engineering drawings that document the product. Design engineers are actively involved in turning engineering requirements into product designs.

  • Test Engineer: Products need to be tested, often in the field. The test engineer will test a product to its engineering requirements. This can involve everything from subjecting a product to extreme temperatures, humidity, and dynamic environments to running electrical tests on the assembly line.

  • Instrumentation & Controls Engineer: The instrumentation and controls engineer takes process variables such as pressure, temperature, humidity, flow, and speed, etc. and uses them with control schemes to automate a production process.

In reality, there can be a lot of overlap between the different job titles in this list. The actual roles of job titles can vary from company to company. 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Semester 1 

Semester 2 

Yearly TOTAL 

Sum total

 TUITION

          198,000

            198,000

                396,000

MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)

              6,500

                     -  

                    6,500

ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)

              7,000

                     -  

                    7,000

ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)

              2,000

                     -  

                    2,000

CAUTION - (ONCE)

              5,000

                     -  

                    5,000

REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)

              2,250

                2,250

                    4,500

EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)

              7,000

                7,000

                  14,000

ID CARD ( PER YEAR)

              1,000

                     -  

                    1,000

STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)

              1,000

                     -  

                    1,000

LIBRARY (PER YEAR)

              4,000

                     -  

                    4,000

TOTAL

          233,750

            207,250

                441,000

 

 

 

 

Bachelor of Science-Electrical Engineering-Year 2- 16 units

 

 

 

 

 Semester 1 

 Semester 2 

 Yearly TOTAL 

TUITION

          198,000

            198,000

                396,000

MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)

              6,500

                     -  

                    6,500

ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)

              7,000

                     -  

                    7,000

ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)

              2,000

                     -  

                    2,000

REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)

              2,250

                2,250

                    4,500

EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)

              8,000

                8,000

                  16,000

ID CARD ( PER YEAR)

              1,000

                     -  

                    1,000

STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)

              1,000

                     -  

                    1,000

LIBRARY (PER YEAR)

              4,000

                     -  

                    4,000

TOTAL

          229,750

            208,250

                438,000

 

 

 

 

Bachelor of Science-Electrical Engineering-Year 3-16 units

 

 

 

 

 Semester 1 

 Semester 2 

 Yearly TOTAL 

TUITION

          198,000

            198,000

                396,000

MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)

              6,500

                     -  

                    6,500

ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)

              7,000

                     -  

                    7,000

ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)

              2,000

                     -  

                    2,000

REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)

              2,250

                2,250

                    4,500

EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)

              8,000

                8,000

                  16,000

ID CARD ( PER YEAR)

              1,000

                     -  

                    1,000

STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)

              1,000

                     -  

                    1,000

LIBRARY (PER YEAR)

              4,000

                     -  

                    4,000

TOTAL

          229,750

            208,250

                438,000

 

 

 

 

Bachelor of Science-Electrical Engineering-Year 4--16units

 

 

 

 

 Semester 1 

 Semester 2 

 Yearly TOTAL 

TUITION

          198,000

            198,000

                396,000

MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)

              6,500

                     -  

                    6,500

ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)

              7,000

                     -  

                    7,000

ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)

              2,000

                     -  

                    2,000

REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)

              2,250

                2,250

                    4,500

EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)

              8,000

                8,000

                  16,000

ID CARD ( PER YEAR)

              1,000

                     -  

                    1,000

STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)

              1,000

                     -  

                    1,000

LIBRARY (PER YEAR)

              4,000

                     -  

                    4,000

TOTAL

          229,750

            208,250

                438,000

 

 

 

 

Bachelor of Science-Electrical Engineering-Year 5-14 units

 

 

 

 

 Semester 1 

 Semester 2 

 Yearly TOTAL 

TUITION

          198,000

            198,000

                396,000

MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)

              6,500

                     -  

                    6,500

ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)

              7,000

                     -  

                    7,000

ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)

              2,000

                     -  

                    2,000

REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)

              2,250

                2,250

                    4,500

EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)

              7,000

                7,000

                  14,000

ID CARD ( PER YEAR)

              1,000

                     -  

                    1,000

STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)

              1,000

                     -  

                    1,000

LIBRARY (PER YEAR)

              4,000

                     -  

                    4,000

TOTAL

          228,750

            207,250

                436,000

 

 

 

 

Grand TOTAL

 

 

             2,191,000

Department
ELECTRICAL AND INFORMATION ENGINEERING