3- Academic Standards

3a- External References for Standards (Benchmarks)

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), http://www.abet.org

3b- Comparison of Provision to External References
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Knowledge and Understanding GENERAL CRITERIA FOR BASIC
a1- List the main stages of the engineering-science LEVEL PROGRAMS
development
a2- Outline the steps of oriented engineering thinking and Engineering programs must demonstrate
the correct decision making that their students attain:
a3- State the physical properties of material used in power
systems and electrical machines an ability to apply knowledge of
a4- Mention the chemical reactions and pollutions affects mathematics, science, and
the power systems and electrical machines engineering
components in the short and long terms
an ability to design and conduct
a5- Outline the basic principles of mathematics and
dynamics and their applications experiments, as well as to
a6- a Define the main engineering production roles that analyze and interpret data
achieve high quality management and maximize the an ability to design a system,
quantity of production component, or process to meet
a7- Give examples of the computer simulation package desired needs within realistic
suitable for descriptive engineering, engineering constraints such as economic,
drawing, and electrical installation environmental, social, political,
a8- Name the benefits of modern communications to ethical, health and safety,
improve the power system performance manufacturability, and
a9- List the types, advantages and disadvantages of sustainability
mechanical power stations
an ability to function on multi-
a10- List the principles and forms of electromagnetic
disciplinary teams
fields and energy conversion
a11- Describe the main parts and components of the an ability to identify, formulate,
electric power network and solve engineering problems
a12- Classify the measuring instruments an understanding of professional
a13- Outline the methods of regulation the performance of and ethical responsibility
the transmission system an ability to communicate
a14- List the types, advantages and disadvantages of the effectively
power distribution networks the broad education necessary to
a15- Enumerate the fundamentals of electric dc machines
understand the impact of
construction, theory, operation and design
a16- Itemize the fundamentals of electric ac machines engineering solutions in a global,
construction, theory, operation and design economic, environmental, and
a17- Specify the control and transient performance of dc societal context
and ac machines a recognition of the need for, and
a18- Name the fundamentals of special machines an ability to engage in life-long
construction, theory, operation and control learning
a19- List the methods used for achieving the economic a knowledge of contemporary
operation of electric power systems and projects issues
(k) an ability to use the
techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.
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Knowledge and Understanding PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR ELECTRICAL,
a20- State the types of power-electronic switches used COMPUTER, AND SIMILARLY NAMED
to control power systems and electrical machines ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
a21- Mention the methods suitable for protecting each
component in the power system The structure of the curriculum must
a22- Enumerate the theories of breakdown in dielectrics provide both breadth and depth
under high voltage across the range of engineering
Intellectual Skills topics implied by the title of the
b1- Integrate the main stages of the engineering-science
program.
development
b2- Recommend for the suitable choices and decision The program must demonstrate that
for different engineering problems graduates have:
b3- Analyze the physical theories related to power knowledge of probability and
systems and electrical machines statistics, including applications
b4- Comment on the chemical features and pollution appropriate to the program name and
affecting the power systems and electrical objectives; and knowledge of
machines mathematics through differential and
b5- Deduce the mathematical and dynamics formulas integral calculus, basic sciences,
applied to electrical, electronic engineering computer science, and engineering
circuits, measurement instruments and electrical sciences necessary to analyze and
installations design complex electrical and
b6- Estimate the proper production methods for
electronic devices, software, and
improving the overall production process
b7- Develop suitable computer programs for different systems containing hardware and
electric power and machines simulations software components, as appropriate
b8- Summarize the communications techniques used in to program objectives.
power system applications Programs containing the modifier
b9- Select the suitable mechanical power stations “electrical” in the title must also
depending on the intended application demonstrate that graduates have a
b10- Compare between different forms of energy and knowledge of advanced
methods of converting each form to the other mathematics, typically including
b11- Demonstrate the construction and integrity of the differential equations, linear algebra,
electric power network complex variables, and discrete
b12- Estimate the electromagnetic fields produced by
mathematics.
different charge types
b13- Modify the layout of transmission system in the
planning stage to improve its performance
b14- Explain the reasons of problems associated with
power distribution networks
b15- Describe the performance of electric dc machines
b16- Extract advantages and disadvantages of the
electric ac machines and transformers
b17- Suggest the suitable design of dc and ac machines
and transformers
b18- Correlate between the characteristics of special
machines and their applications
b19- Predict the proper controller to enhance the
existing operation of electrical systems
b20- Manage the operation of electric power systems
for achieving the economic operation
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b21- Visualize power-electronic circuits used to control
power systems and drive electrical machines in the
dynamic mode
b22- Critic the protection methods to protect the power
system components against different faults
b23- Distinguish different methods for generating and
measuring high voltage signals
b24- Recommend for suitable decisions concerning the
feasibility studies of projects
b25- Modify the existing operating status of power
system regarding modern industrial organization
and economic operation
Professional and Practical Skills
c1- Apply physical theories related to power systems
and electrical machines
c2- Confirm chemical theories when used in generating
electrical energy
c3- Apply the mathematical and dynamics formulas to
solve electrical engineering problem
c4- Demonstrate the production management roles for
suitable production implementation
c5- Create suitable computer programs for different
electric power and machines simulations
c6- Show the communications techniques used in power
system applications
c7- Solve different applications related to the electricity
generation in mechanical power stations
c8- Calculate the currents, voltages and complex power
in different electrical circuits
c9- Create suitable electrical circuits to simulate the
performance of transmission and distribution
systems
c10- Apply the mathematical formulas and drawing
roles to carry out electrical installations
c11- Classify energy conversion applications
c12- Demonstrate the stability and reliability of the
electric power network
c13- Apply power flow formulas to solve transmission
and distribution systems
c14- Calculate different parameters and variables in the
electric dc and ac machines
c15- Compute the resultant field in different location
based on linear and nonlinear relations
c16- Solve the steady state and dynamic problems of
special machines
c17- Modify the controllers of different machines
depending on the operating point
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c18- Solve different economic problems in electric
power systems
c19- Design protection schemes to protect power
systems and electric machines
c20- Calculate the network variables under high voltage
phenomena
c21- Apply the modern industrial organization and
economic operation to improve the operating status
of power system
c22- Put the feasibility studies of projects into practice
in electricity market
c23- Construct laboratory sets to illustrate the
performance of different machines and transformer
c24- Assemble the different parts of power system and
demonstrate the performance under different
loading conditions
c25- Build up power-electronic circuits to regulate the
performance of Electrical Machines and power
systems
c26- Implement modern control-based techniques, e.g.
PLC, micro processors, electronic circuits to
Electrical Machines and power systems

General and Transferable Skills

d1- Learn how to collect suitable data about different
topics related to Electrical power and Machines
d2- Become skilled at cooperating to process any
collected data
d3- Be trained to cooperate and work in a teamwork
d4- Be trained to communicate with correct language
d5- Learn how to read manuals correctly
d6- Deal with different equipments safely
d7- Protect the equipments against misuse
d8- Care for dangerous electric signals and fields