Electronics and Communication Engineering

 

 

The program provides high-quality education and training in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering, with a focus on the essential technical skills at the technician level, which are crucial in the job market and thus open up a wide range of prospects. The program allows successful graduates to develop their skills by enrolling in Advanced Diploma program.
Teaching Language: English
Branches: Muscat, Nizwa, Ibra, Musannah, Ibri

 

The graduates will have the ability to:

 

  1.  Apply knowledge of:
    i. Science and Engineering to examine the process and performance of Electronics and Communication systems.
    ii. Core subject areas in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
  2.  Apply logically:
    i. Fundamental technological ideas to solve challenging engineering problems.
    ii. Fundamental ideas of wired and wireless communication system for analysis and implementation.
  3.  Apply Electronics and Communication Engineering ideas to projects undertaken both collaboratively and individually.
  4.  Commit to quality, timeline, and continual improvement.
  5.  Show Effective communication through a series of peer and staff reviews, including oral and written reports.
  6.  Build the responsibilities that conform to the set of professional norms and standards.
  7.  Develop significant entrepreneurial skills that are applicable to the knowledge and abilities gained.

 

  1.  Secondary School to UTAS Entry Requirements (As per UTAS guidelines).
  2.  Language Requirements (As per UTAS Bylaws and its latest Amendments).
  3.  Level to Level CGPA requirements (As per the UTAS Bylaws and its latest Amendments).

Reference: UTAS Bylaws and its Amendments

 

  1.   Technician
  2.   Sales Engineer
  3.   Service Technician
  4.   Supervisor
  5.   Maintenance Engineer
  6.   Quality Engineer
  7.   Machine Operator

Semester 1

The course is aimed at enhancing students’ academic skills by exposing them to academic modes of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course also aims at enabling students to participate in academic discussions of lectures through strategic listening and speaking and to improve their reflective writing and speaking skills through summarizing and paraphrasing various scientific and technological topics.

The course aims to provide the underpinning knowledge in Engineering Drawing and enable the students to produce high quality engineering drawing using manual and computer aided drafting techniques.

The course aims to provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge in Physics mainly related to the topics on measurements, motion, energy, power, optics and sound.

The course aims to introduce the students to the basic concepts of engineering chemistry which form an integral part of those majoring in Engineering and an essential background for those majoring in other disciplines

The course aims to equip the graduates with problem solving, programming skills and to apply real time programming approaches in all engineering disciplines through any latest computer programming languages like python.

The course aims to provide an understanding and awareness of workplace hazards, risks and industrial safety and to impart necessary skills and competence.

Semester 2

 

Prerequisite:FPMP0003
The course aims to equip and enhance the students with hands on structured experience on basic engineering practices adhering to safety regulations.

Prerequisite:PHYS1110
The course aims to provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge in Physics mainly related to the topics on electricity, electromagnetism, heat, thermodynamics and modern physics.

Prerequisite:PHYS1110
The course aims to introduce students to renewable energy resources: availability, potential and suitability as a substitute for conventional energy resources for future energy demands.

Prerequisite:UNEN1102
This course is offered to students in the Diploma level. The course aims at enabling the students to communicate effectively and appropriately, based on real-life and workplace situations. The course equips the students with the necessary language and contextual knowledge. The students will be engaged in tasks where they demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to solve life and workplace related problems.

Semester 1

The course deals with the introduction to entrepreneurship; business knowledge; accounting and finance; management and marketing; operation management; understanding the ecosystem; some applications and project presentations.

Prerequisite:PHYS1220
The course aims to introduce the students to the practical electronics and modern electronics software; to enhance the students’ skills and level of confidence in electronics and circuits analysis through design, implementation, and troubleshooting of simple electronic circuits and by constructing mini electronics projects.

Prerequisite:PHYS1220
The course aims to provide students with basic knowledge about electronic devices and circuits and be able to analyze and design electronic circuits.

Prerequisite:PHYS1220
The course aims to impart the theoretical and practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of circuit analysis, which serve as a foundation for all Electrical Engineering disciplines and focuses on basic circuit analysis and network topology.

Prerequisite:MATH1200

Semester 2

Prerequisite: EGEC2120
The course aims to impart the theoretical and practical knowledge of Digital circuits using a comprehensive and intensive approach while maintaining an engineering perspective and provide students with the concepts of combinational and sequential circuits.

Prerequisite: EGEC2120
The course aims to establish the analytical techniques required to evaluate the performance of Analog Communication systems for a specific channel and Pulse Modulation techniques.

The course aims to impart the theoretical and practical knowledge of Telecommunication cabling using a comprehensive and intensive approach while maintaining an engineering perspective.

Uncs2215- Communication Skills
Unpr2217- Preparing for Work
Unwe2216- Working Ethics
Unis2206- Islamic Studies
Unoc2207- Oman Civilization and Man
Unct2210- Critical Thinking
Uncl2211- Chinese Language

Prerequisite:
EGEC2120
EGEC2130
The course aims to gain an understanding of the operating principles of various analog and digital measuring instruments, as well as their applications and to develop a working knowledge of laboratory.

Prerequisite:
EGEC2110
EGEC2120
The course aims to provide the students to apply the necessary technical knowledge and skills to successfully complete the project work appropriate to the level.

 

 

Provide high-quality education and training in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering through relevant theoretical and practical courses designed for technologists, impart underpinning knowledge and skills to a high level of competence that will ensure workplace success, and facilitate the pursuit of higher studies.
Teaching language: English
Branches: Muscat, Nizwa, Ibra, Musannah, Ibri

 

The graduate should have the ability to:

 

  1.  Demonstrate an acceptable mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, tools and necessary software required for current Electronics and Communication Engineering environments.
  2.  Apply knowledge of:
    i. Science and Engineering to the performance analysis of Electronics and Communication Engineering processes and systems.
    ii. Advanced subjects in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
  3.  Experiment with, evaluate, and interpret evidence to demonstrate command of the skills and principles that underpin knowledge.
  4.  Show creativity and critical thinking in:
    i. Managing tasks related to current communication systems and sub-systems.
    ii. Demonstrating Research methods, integrating economic analysis and cost estimation techniques to maintain technical systems and communicate effectively.
  5.  Apply specialized problem-solving abilities in complex and diverse Engineering environments.
  6.  Plan tasks either independently or in teams with high levels of accountability and dedication to complete project-related duties within the timeframe.
  7.  Utilize significant entrepreneurial abilities in the industrial and service sectors.

 

Allotment to the Electronics and Communication Engineering specialization is based on the CGPA scored by the student in First Year Diploma. Requirements to progress to Advanced Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering:

  1. Students must complete a Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering successfully with CGPA ≥ 2.5 in scale of 4.
  2. IELTS band Score ≥4.5 or the FDL Mark should be ≥ 64.
  3. Lateral entry of students is governed by UTAS bylaws.

(Reference: 1. MoMP Bylaws of College of Technology & its Amendments)

 

  1.  Maintenance engineer
  2.  Supervisor
  3.  Sales Engineer
  4.  Production Engineer
  5.  Quality Controller
  6.  Draftsmen
  7.  Product Designer

Semester 1

The course is aimed at enhancing students’ academic skills by exposing them to academic modes of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course also aims at enabling students to participate in academic discussions of lectures through strategic listening and speaking and to improve their reflective writing and speaking skills through summarizing and paraphrasing various scientific and technological topics.

The course aims to provide the underpinning knowledge in Engineering Drawing and enable the students to produce high quality engineering drawing using manual and computer aided drafting techniques.

The course aims to provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge in Physics mainly related to the topics on measurements, motion, energy, power, optics and sound.

The course aims to introduce the students to the basic concepts of engineering chemistry which form an integral part of those majoring in Engineering and an essential background for those majoring in other disciplines

The course aims to equip the graduates with problem solving, programming skills and to apply real time programming approaches in all engineering disciplines through any latest computer programming languages like python.

The course aims to provide an understanding and awareness of workplace hazards, risks and industrial safety and to impart necessary skills and competence.

Semester 2

 

Prerequisite:FPMP0003
The course aims to equip and enhance the students with hands on structured experience on basic engineering practices adhering to safety regulations.

Prerequisite:PHYS1110
The course aims to provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge in Physics mainly related to the topics on electricity, electromagnetism, heat, thermodynamics and modern physics.

Prerequisite:PHYS1110
The course aims to introduce students to renewable energy resources: availability, potential and suitability as a substitute for conventional energy resources for future energy demands.

Prerequisite:UNEN1102
This course is offered to students in the Diploma level. The course aims at enabling the students to communicate effectively and appropriately, based on real-life and workplace situations. The course equips the students with the necessary language and contextual knowledge. The students will be engaged in tasks where they demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to solve life and workplace related problems.

Semester 1

The course deals with the introduction to entrepreneurship; business knowledge; accounting and finance; management and marketing; operation management; understanding the ecosystem; some applications and project presentations.

Prerequisite:PHYS1220
The course aims to introduce the students to the practical electronics and modern electronics software; to enhance the students’ skills and level of confidence in electronics and circuits analysis through design, implementation, and troubleshooting of simple electronic circuits and by constructing mini electronics projects.

Prerequisite:PHYS1220
The course aims to provide students with basic knowledge about electronic devices and circuits and be able to analyze and design electronic circuits.

Prerequisite:PHYS1220
The course aims to impart the theoretical and practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of circuit analysis, which serve as a foundation for all Electrical Engineering disciplines and focuses on basic circuit analysis and network topology.

Prerequisite:MATH1200

Semester 2

Prerequisite: EGEC2120
The course aims to impart the theoretical and practical knowledge of Digital circuits using a comprehensive and intensive approach while maintaining an engineering perspective and provide students with the concepts of combinational and sequential circuits.

Prerequisite: EGEC2120
The course aims to establish the analytical techniques required to evaluate the performance of Analog Communication systems for a specific channel and Pulse Modulation techniques.

The course aims to impart the theoretical and practical knowledge of Telecommunication cabling using a comprehensive and intensive approach while maintaining an engineering perspective.

Uncs2215- Communication Skills
Unpr2217- Preparing for Work
Unwe2216- Working Ethics
Unis2206- Islamic Studies
Unoc2207- Oman Civilization and Man
Unct2210- Critical Thinking
Uncl2211- Chinese Language

Prerequisite:
EGEC2120
EGEC2130
The course aims to gain an understanding of the operating principles of various analog and digital measuring instruments, as well as their applications and to develop a working knowledge of laboratory.

Prerequisite:
EGEC2110
EGEC2120
The course aims to provide the students to apply the necessary technical knowledge and skills to successfully complete the project work appropriate to the level.

 

Semester 1

Prerequisite: MATH2100
The course aims to impart knowledge of construction activities like deep foundations, precast and pre-stressed structures, temporary structures and their components including materials, equipment and processes used.

Prerequisite: EGEC2120
The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the different electronic circuits used in Electrical Engineering and covers the analysis of transistors, multi-stage amplifiers, feedback amplifiers and operational amplifiers.

Prerequisite: EGEC2230
The course aims to explore digital communications systems in more depth and the analyses of wireless systems.

Prerequisite: MATH2100
The course aims to impart the theoretical and practical knowledge of Signals and systems using a comprehensive and intensive approach while maintaining communication engineering perspective.

Prerequisite: UNEN1203

Prerequisite:
EGEC2130
MATH2100
The course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge of electromagnetic fields and waves through a comprehensive and detailed approach while emphasizing an engineering perspective.

Semester 2

Prerequisite: EGEC3130
The course aims to impart significant knowledge of Digital Signal Processing and apply its concepts in the design and realization of discrete time systems used in communication engineering.

Prerequisite: EGEC2220
The course aims to provide students with an understanding of microprocessor and microcontroller systems and their use in instrumentation/ control/ communications/ and computing systems.

The course aims to introduce students to underlying principles of computer networks and design network architectures with reasonable effort and prepare them to undertake LAN and WAN access mechanisms, routing algorithms and related issues.

Prerequisite: EGEC2250
The course aims to expose each student to the situation where he/she works individually or on a team in a project in the field of electronics and communication engineering.

EGEC3260 - Electronics System Design
EGEL3220 - Control Systems
EGCO4110 - Robotics and Automation
EGCO4220 - Artificial Intelligence

 

 

Provide high quality education and training in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering through advanced courses to develop and apply knowledge and skills to the highest academic level and reinforce confidence in meeting professional challenges in the global market. Furthermore, the program enables the graduate to join higher studies in the field of specialization.
Teaching language : English
Branches: Muscat, Nizwa, Ibra, Musannah, Ibri

 

The graduates will have the ability to:

 

  1.  Demonstrate specialized mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, tools and necessary software required for current Electronics and Communication Engineering professional and research environments.
  2.  Demonstrate general understanding of the acquired knowledge to relate with other inter-disciplinary fields and professional areas of Engineering and Technology.
  3.  Apply established concepts, research methods and techniques to synthesize and conduct independent evaluation of information related to Electronics and Communication Engineering.
  4.  Select and apply appropriate research methods and techniques to develop new ideas and/or processes in the working environment.
  5.  Utilize a wide range of communication technologies to effectively interpret and transfer information.
  6.  Apply advanced cognitive and technical capabilities to undertake professional activities in a team or building leadership in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
  7.  Apply highly advanced levels of understanding to demonstrate entrepreneurial skills, adhering to professional skills and ethical standards.
  8.  Recommend independent learning and apply Engineering concepts in emerging Technologies.

 

  1.  Student must complete Advanced Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering successfully with CGPA ≥ 2.75 in scale of 4.
  2.  IELTS band Score ≥ 5 or the FDL Mark should be ≥ 71.
  3.  Lateral entry of students is governed by UTAS bylaws.

Reference: UTAS Bylaws and its Amendments

 

  1.  Design Engineer
  2.  Production Engineer
  3.  Maintenance Engineer
  4.  Sales Engineer
  5.  Supervisor
  6.  Inspection Engineer
  7.  Thermal Engineer

Semester 1

The course is aimed at enhancing students’ academic skills by exposing them to academic modes of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course also aims at enabling students to participate in academic discussions of lectures through strategic listening and speaking and to improve their reflective writing and speaking skills through summarizing and paraphrasing various scientific and technological topics.

The course aims to provide the underpinning knowledge in Engineering Drawing and enable the students to produce high quality engineering drawing using manual and computer aided drafting techniques.

The course aims to provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge in Physics mainly related to the topics on measurements, motion, energy, power, optics and sound.

The course aims to introduce the students to the basic concepts of engineering chemistry which form an integral part of those majoring in Engineering and an essential background for those majoring in other disciplines

The course aims to equip the graduates with problem solving, programming skills and to apply real time programming approaches in all engineering disciplines through any latest computer programming languages like python.

The course aims to provide an understanding and awareness of workplace hazards, risks and industrial safety and to impart necessary skills and competence.

Semester 2

 

Prerequisite:FPMP0003
The course aims to equip and enhance the students with hands on structured experience on basic engineering practices adhering to safety regulations.

Prerequisite:PHYS1110
The course aims to provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge in Physics mainly related to the topics on electricity, electromagnetism, heat, thermodynamics and modern physics.

Prerequisite:PHYS1110
The course aims to introduce students to renewable energy resources: availability, potential and suitability as a substitute for conventional energy resources for future energy demands.

Prerequisite:UNEN1102
This course is offered to students in the Diploma level. The course aims at enabling the students to communicate effectively and appropriately, based on real-life and workplace situations. The course equips the students with the necessary language and contextual knowledge. The students will be engaged in tasks where they demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to solve life and workplace related problems.

Semester 1

The course deals with the introduction to entrepreneurship; business knowledge; accounting and finance; management and marketing; operation management; understanding the ecosystem; some applications and project presentations.

Prerequisite:PHYS1220
The course aims to introduce the students to the practical electronics and modern electronics software; to enhance the students’ skills and level of confidence in electronics and circuits analysis through design, implementation, and troubleshooting of simple electronic circuits and by constructing mini electronics projects.

Prerequisite:PHYS1220
The course aims to provide students with basic knowledge about electronic devices and circuits and be able to analyze and design electronic circuits.

Prerequisite:PHYS1220
The course aims to impart the theoretical and practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of circuit analysis, which serve as a foundation for all Electrical Engineering disciplines and focuses on basic circuit analysis and network topology.

Prerequisite:MATH1200

Semester 2

Prerequisite: EGEC2120
The course aims to impart the theoretical and practical knowledge of Digital circuits using a comprehensive and intensive approach while maintaining an engineering perspective and provide students with the concepts of combinational and sequential circuits.

Prerequisite: EGEC2120
The course aims to establish the analytical techniques required to evaluate the performance of Analog Communication systems for a specific channel and Pulse Modulation techniques.

The course aims to impart the theoretical and practical knowledge of Telecommunication cabling using a comprehensive and intensive approach while maintaining an engineering perspective.

Uncs2215- Communication Skills
Unpr2217- Preparing for Work
Unwe2216- Working Ethics
Unis2206- Islamic Studies
Unoc2207- Oman Civilization and Man
Unct2210- Critical Thinking
Uncl2211- Chinese Language

Prerequisite:
EGEC2120
EGEC2130
The course aims to gain an understanding of the operating principles of various analog and digital measuring instruments, as well as their applications and to develop a working knowledge of laboratory.

Prerequisite:
EGEC2110
EGEC2120
The course aims to provide the students to apply the necessary technical knowledge and skills to successfully complete the project work appropriate to the level.

 

Semester 1

Prerequisite: MATH2100
The course aims to impart knowledge of construction activities like deep foundations, precast and pre-stressed structures, temporary structures and their components including materials, equipment and processes used.

Prerequisite: EGEC2120
The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the different electronic circuits used in Electrical Engineering and covers the analysis of transistors, multi-stage amplifiers, feedback amplifiers and operational amplifiers.

Prerequisite: EGEC2230
The course aims to explore digital communications systems in more depth and the analyses of wireless systems.

Prerequisite: MATH2100
The course aims to impart the theoretical and practical knowledge of Signals and systems using a comprehensive and intensive approach while maintaining communication engineering perspective.

Prerequisite: UNEN1203

Prerequisite:
EGEC2130
MATH2100
The course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge of electromagnetic fields and waves through a comprehensive and detailed approach while emphasizing an engineering perspective.

Semester 2

Prerequisite: EGEC3130
The course aims to impart significant knowledge of Digital Signal Processing and apply its concepts in the design and realization of discrete time systems used in communication engineering.

Prerequisite: EGEC2220
The course aims to provide students with an understanding of microprocessor and microcontroller systems and their use in instrumentation/ control/ communications/ and computing systems.

The course aims to introduce students to underlying principles of computer networks and design network architectures with reasonable effort and prepare them to undertake LAN and WAN access mechanisms, routing algorithms and related issues.

Prerequisite: EGEC2250
The course aims to expose each student to the situation where he/she works individually or on a team in a project in the field of electronics and communication engineering.

EGEC3260 - Electronics System Design
EGEL3220 - Control Systems
EGCO4110 - Robotics and Automation
EGCO4220 - Artificial Intelligence

 

Semester 1

 

Prerequisite: MATH3120

Prerequisite: EGEC3140
The course aims to introduce the students to circuits, devices, and systems for radio frequency and microwave applications, impart theoretical and practical knowledge of microwave analysis methods and design techniques.

 

Prerequisite: EGEC3140
EGRM4100- Research Methodology
EGEC4160- Digital Image Processing
EGEC4161- Wireless Sensor Networks
EGCO3260- IOT Systems

Prerequisite: EGEC3240
The course aims to expose each student to the situation where he/she works individually or on a team in a project in the field of electronics and communication engineering.

Semester 2

Prerequisite: EGEC4110
This course aims to transfer theoretical and practical knowledge of antenna design and applications through an intensive approach while ensuring an engineering perspective and to prepare students to successfully apply antenna concepts in the practice of wireless communication applications.

Prerequisite: EGEC3110
The course aims to achieve understanding and knowledge on the fundamental concepts of linear integrated circuits, their functions and applications in the field of telecommunications; also, students will be able to explore the use of simulation software in reinforcing their theoretical and practical skills.

Prerequisite: EGQS3252
The course aims to introduce key project management practices and provide an understanding of the basic concepts of project strategy and project life cycle, enabling the students to perform real-life management of projects in any chosen field of work.

EGEC4260- Radar and Satellite Communication
EGEC4262- Optical Communication
EGEL3263- Programmable Logic Controllers

Prerequisite: EGEC4130
The course aims to expose each student to the situation where he/she works individually or on a team in a project in the field of electronics and communication engineering.