Bachelor of Technology in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

OVERVIEW

Philosophy of the Programme and Description of the Programme

To provide quality education and training in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology so as to realize national goals in the Technology field. The Programme shall endeavour to produce hands on engineering technologists who are versatile, innovative, entrepreneurial, and globally competitive. The graduates will be able to apply engineering technologies focused on national priority areas: industrialization, food security, universal healthcare and housing to promote economic development.

Goal of the Programme

The overall goal of the programme is to produce world class Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists who are innovative, versatile, and globally competitive in Science and Technology

Admission Requirements
K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus). In addition, students are expected
to have obtained at least a grade C+ (plus) in each of the following
cluster subjects in K.C.S.E examinations:
Cluster Subjects:
i. Mathematics
ii. Physics
iii. Chemistry
iv. Biology/any Group III/any Group IV/any Group V.

KCSE Subject Grouping
Group I: English, Kiswahili, Mathematics
Group II: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Group III: History and Government, Geography, Christian Religious
Education, Islamic Religious Education, Hindu Religious Education
Group IV: Home Science, Art and Design, Agriculture, Aviation
Technology, Computer Studies, Drawing and Design, Power Mechanics,
Electricity, Metalwork and Building Construction.
Group V: French, German, Arabic, Music, Business Studies
OR;
A-Levels or Equivalent
Students should have a minimum of two (2) principal passes in
Mathematics and Physics and a subsidiary level pass in Chemistry with a
credit pass in English at O-Level
OR;
Diploma or Equivalent
Credit pass of KNEC Diploma/Higher National Diploma in Civil, Electrical
and Electronics or Mechanical Engineering from KNEC or its equivalent.

Programme Learning Objectives (PLOs)

Upon successful completion of this programme, the graduate will be able to:

1. Apply mathematics and the basic sciences to develop solutions to electrical engineering problems.
2. Plan and design electrical engineering systems to solve technical problems.
3. Apply electrical engineering tools and equipment to solve technical problems.
4. Build and inspire functional engineering teams to tackle various electrical engineering problems.
5. Identify health, safety and environmental issues and formulate effective mitigation measures to address them.
6. Observe ethical values in the course of all work.
7. Demonstrate ability to communicate designs to all members of the engineering team

Structure of the Programme

Duration of the Program

1. The duration of study for the degree of Bachelor of Technology in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, shall normally extend over a period of four years but not more than six academic years.
2. b) The academic year shall be divided into two semesters.

Management and Administration of the Program

The programme is housed in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Engineering and Architecture. It is headed by the Chairman of Department – Electrical and Electronic Engineering, who manages its implementation in line with the total quality management systems already in place in the department. Dean is responsible for overall leadership of the programme answerable to DVC ASA.

Program Organization

1. In the first year, a candidate will undertake 16 units distributed as: three University units, UCU 3102 Communication skills, UCU 3101 Development Studies and Ethics and UCU 3103 HIV/AIDS and 13 units from the programme.
2. Candidates will undertake a minimum of 11 units in the second, third and fourth year of study.
3. Candidates will undertake a minimum of Twelve (12) weeks of Industrial attachment in a relevant company/firm/institution.
4. The industrial attachment will be equivalent to one unit each.
5. The Industrial attachment will be undertaken at the end of the third year.

Courses Distribution