B.Sc. Electrical Engineering

Program Description

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering program at GIFT is based on the curriculum approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). The coursework is designed to help the freshmen students strengthen their fundamental concepts of essential mathematics and physics to be applied in advanced electrical engineering courses. Introduction to various specialized areas in electrical engineering is made through breadth courses in the second year and the first half of the third year. In the second half of the third year and the final year, students study an array of advanced specialization courses to strengthen advanced concepts in the areas of their choice. GIFT Electrical Engineering program is specially designed to fulfill the current global and local industry demands with a special emphasis on industrial electronics and embedded systems. GIFT University Electrical Engineering program offers hands-on technical experience and the benefits of active industrial linkages to its graduates which make it stand out from its competition in the country.   

The study plan is in full compliance with the electronic engineering stream of the electrical engineering curriculum, approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

Further, students are prepared for the highly competitive job market through courses in communication skills, engineering management, and engineering economics, enabling them to handle challenging work environments professionally. Along with these, social science elective courses are also included in the curriculum to help students enhance their soft skills and develop well-groomed personalities.

GIFT University offers the advantage of supporting this HEC/PEC-approved curriculum by well-equipped engineering and computing laboratories under the supervision of highly qualified faculty. Currently, the Department of Electrical Engineering has five well-equipped laboratories: Circuits & Electronics Laboratory, Digital Systems Laboratory, Instrumentation & Control Laboratory, Senior Design Project Laboratory, and Engineering Workshop. The equipment available in these laboratories is used by students in their term projects and by faculty in their research projects. Students are assigned term projects in several courses of the degree program. Furthermore, students work in these laboratories to design and assemble their electronic gadgets for competing in various national engineering projects competitions. Electrical Engineering graduates are encouraged/groomed to present their research work in renowned national/international conferences and technical journals that strengthen their aptitude and collaborative capabilities.

Career Prospects

The bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is one of the most sought-after degrees in the current era of information, automation, instrumentation, and control systems. Bright career prospects await graduates of this program because Pakistan has an acute shortage of professional engineers who can develop embedded instrumentation and control systems for the industry. An important aim of the Electrical Engineering degree program is to inculcate entrepreneurial zeal in its graduates, in collaboration with GIFT Business School, so that they strive to start their own companies and create jobs, instead of becoming a workforce requiring directions from above to perform their duties. Nowadays, after attaining Level-II P.E.C. accreditation in Electrical Engineering, graduates can directly compete in developed countries job markets and attain work permits after graduation. (e. g. USA, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.)

Program Objectives

As electricity is the lifeline of all kinds of businesses and other activities in the modern world, Electrical Engineering is; therefore, one of the most important professional degrees. Through this program, we aspire to produce graduates who can successfully analyze, design and test electrical and electronic systems. The students of this program will acquire knowledge and expertise suitable for their professional area of practice in Electrical Engineering and postgraduate studies to pursue lifelong learning. The vision of the program is to produce graduates who are not only technically competent but also can communicate effectively and professionally, as well as become productive members of a team, assume leadership and entrepreneurial roles, contribute to professional, civic service, foster community and global responsibility considering health, safety, ethical and environmental issues.

Outcome-Based Education (OBE) system

The undergraduate program in “Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering” is accredited with Pakistan Engineering Council at Level-I OBE-based accreditation. Electrical Engineering Department, at GIFT University, has defined the Program Educational Objectives (PEO) according to the University’s mission and industry demands. After the Electrical engineering program, students should be: 

PEO 1: Able to understand and grasp industrial problems and devise effective solutions using the latest technology. 

PEO 2: Capable of working as a team lead/member with effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

PEO 3: Display ethical and mature character with high moral values, positive attitude, responsible behavior, and virtuous vision.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

The Department of Electrical Engineering has adopted the graduate attributes defined in EAB Manual 2014 and these are supported by our defined PEOs. These attributes, also known as Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), are available below.

PLO-01: Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PLO-02: Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems for reaching substantiated conclusions by using the first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PLO-03: Design/Development of Solution: An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PLO-04: Investigation: An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of the information to derive valid conclusions.

PLO-05: Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

PLO0-6: The Engineer and Society: An ability to apply reasoning that is informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems.

PLO-07: Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

PLO-08: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

PLO-09: Individual and Team Work: An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, in multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.

PLO-10: Communication: An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PLO-11: Project Management:  Ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

PLO-12: Life-Long Learning: An ability to recognize the importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.

Admissions/Eligibility Criteria

The following two requirements must be fulfilled for accepting admission applications:

  • At least 60% marks in Matriculation or an equivalent examination.
  • At least 60% marks in HSSC (Pre-Engineering) or an equivalent examination.
  • Applicants fulfilling the above two requirements take the GIFT University admission test. Selection is based on merit determined by Matric / FSc marks and performance in the admission test. Candidates awaiting the result, if selected, are offered provisional admission, subject to passing the examination with the required score.

A relevant level NTS test is also acceptable for admissions.

Program Structure

 

Structure

No of Courses

Cr. Hrs.

Humanities

5

11

Social Sciences

2

6

Management Sciences

2

6

Natural Sciences

6

19

Computing

3

11

Electrical Engineering Foundation

9

28

Electrical Engineering Core (Breadth)

6

24

Electrical Engineering (Depth Electives)

5

19

Inter Disciplinary Engineering Electives (IDEE)

2

6

Senior Design Project

2

6

Total

42

136

Courses Offered

Humanities: 11 credit hours

Composition and Writing

2

Communication Skills

2

Technical Report Writing

3

Islamic Studies

2

Pakistan Studies

2

Management Sciences: 6 credit hours

Engineering Economics and Management

3

Management Science Elective

3

Electrical Engineering Core Courses: 24 credit hours

Electronic Circuit Analysis and Design (Core Breadth)

3+1

Introduction to Embedded System

3+1

Communication Systems

3+1

Measurements and Instruments (Core Breadth)

3+1

Feedback Control System

3+1

Electrical Machines

3+1

Computing: 11 credit hours

Introduction to Computing

2+1

Programming Fundamentals

3+1

Data Structures and Algorithms

3+1

Inter-Disciplinary Engineering Electives (IDEE): 6 credit hours

IDEE I

3

IDEE II

3

Electrical Engineering Foundation: 28 credit hours

Linear Circuit Analysis

3+1

Electrical Network Analysis

3+1

Engineering Workshop Practice

0+1

Signals and Systems

3+1

Electronic Devices

3+1

Digital Logic Design

3+1

Electromagnetic Theory

3+0

Engineering Drawing

0+1

Probability Methods in Engineering

3+0

Social Sciences: 6 credit hours

Social Science Elective I

3

Social Science Elective II

3

Natural Sciences: 19 credit hours

Calculus and Analytic Geometry

3+0

Linear Algebra

3+0

Differential Equations

3+0

Applied Physics

3+1

Natural Science Elective I

3+0

Natural Science Elective II

3+0

Engineering Depth Electives: 19 credit hours

Depth Elective I

3+1

Depth Elective II

3+1

Depth Elective III

3+1

Depth Elective IV

3+1

Depth Elective V

3+0

Senior Design Project: 6 credit hours

Senior Design Project – I

3+0

Senior Design Project – II

3+0

Industrial Training (Summer)

0

Tentative Study Plan

Semester 1

Cr. Hrs.

Course

T

L

Calculus and Analytical Geometry

3

0

Applied Physics

3

1

Linear Circuit Analysis

3

1

Engineering Drawing

0

1

Islamic Studies

2

0

Composition and Writing

2

0

Total

13

3

Semester 2

Cr. Hrs.

Course

T

L

Communication Skills

2

0

Differential Equation

3

0

IDEE – I

3

0

Electronic Devices

3

1

Introduction to Computing

2

1

Engineering Workshop

0

1

Pakistan Studies

2

0

Total

14

3

Semester 3

Cr. Hrs.

Course

T

L

Electrical Network Analysis

3

1

Digital Logic Design

3

1

Programing Fundamental

3

1

Linear Algebra

3

0

Social Sciences Elective – I

3

0

Total

15

3

Semester 4

Cr. Hrs.

Course

T

L

Signals and Systems

3

1

Electronics Circuit Analysis and Design

3

1

Data Structures and Algorithms

3

1

Electric Machines

3

1

Complex Variables and Transform

3

0

Total

15

4

Semester 5

Cr. Hrs.

Course

T

L

Microprocessor and Microcontrollers

3

1

Feedback Control Systems

3

1

Electromagnetic Theory

3

0

Probability Methods in Engineering

3

0

Natural Science Elective-I

3

0

Total

15

2

Semester 6

Cr. Hrs

Course

T

L

Power Electronics (Breadth Core 2)

3

1

Communication Systems

3

1

IDEE – II

3

0

Technical Report Writing

3

0

Depth Elective – I

3

1

Total

15

3

Semester 7

Cr. Hrs

Course

T

L

Final Year Project – I

0

3

Depth Elective – II

3

1

Depth Elective – III

3

1

Management Science Elective –I

3

0

Social Science Elective – II

3

0

Total

12

5

Semester 8

Cr. Hrs

Course

T

L

Final Year Project – II

0

3

Depth Elective – IV

3

1

Management Science Elective –II

3

0

Depth Elective – V

3

0

Total

9

4

List of Social Science Electives (Not Exhaustive)

Sr. No.

Title

Credit Hours

1

Logic and Critical Reasoning

3

2

Introduction to Art and Design

3

3

Introduction to Psychology

3

4

History of Arts and Heritage

3

5

Art and Product Design

3

6

Global Politics and Strategies

3

7

Sociology

3

8

Psychology and Essentials of Speech

3

9

Social and Political Thoughts of Islam

3

10

Political Science

3

11

Professional Ethics

3

12

Arabic Language

3

13

Sociology for Engineers

3

14

Critical Thinking

3

15

Organization Behavior

3

16

Professional Psychology

3

List of Management Science Electives (Not Exhaustive)

Sr. No.

Title

Credit Hours

1

Entrepreneurship

3

2

Introduction to Business Management

3

3

Introduction to Project Management

3

4

Principles of Management

3

5

Engineering Management

3

6

Engineering Economics

3

7

Engineering Project Management

3

8

Leadership and Personal Grooming

3

List of Electrical Engineering Depth Electives (Not Exhaustive)

Sr. No.

Title

Credit Hours

1

Power Electronics

3+1

2

Industrial Electronics

3+1

3

Digital Signal Processing

3+1

4

Digital Image Processing

3+0

5

Power Systems

3+0

6

Programmable Logic Devices

3+1

7

VLSI Circuit Design

3+1

8

Analog IC Design

3+1

9

Embedded System Design

3+1

10

Measuring & Instrument

3+1

11

Digital Image Processing

3+1

12

Micro Electronics

3+1

13

Integrated Electronics

3+0

14

Microelectronics Technology

3+0

15

Introduction to Nanotechnology

3+0

16

Solid State Devices

3+0

17

Digital Control Systems

3+0

18

Renewable Energy System design

3+0

19

Computer communication and networking

3+1

List of Inter-Disciplinary Engineering Electives (IDEE) (Not Exhaustive)

Sr. No.

Title

Credit Hours

1

Basic Engineering Mechanics

3

2

Applied Thermodynamics

3

3

Renewable Energy Systems

3

4

Introduction to Robotics

3

List of Natural Science Electives (Not Exhaustive)

Sr. No.

Title

Credit Hours

1

Complex Variables and Transforms

3

2

Multivariable Calculus

3

3

Introduction to Astronomy

3