Profile of the programme

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ELCE) Department was established within the College of Engineering in August 2006. Its first and main academic programme is the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The programme welcomed its first cohort of students in October 2006.

The programme is designed and regularly reviewed to meet the current and future needs of the Kurdistan Region and Iraq for qualified electrical and computer engineers. The curriculum adheres to ABET requirements and provides a balanced foundation across both electrical and computer engineering fields. Laboratory sessions further strengthen students’ design abilities, teamwork, and hands-on technical skills.

The graduation project is a major design component of the programme, promoting creative problem-solving and effective teamwork. Internships, in turn, offer students valuable opportunities to apply their knowledge in real world settings. Internships also strengthen industry connections and help academic staff stay engaged with community needs, many of which can be addressed through students’ graduation projects.

Additionally, the programme includes a range of elective courses, allowing students to tailor their education according to their interests and evolving market demands.

Programme Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives (POEs) of the Electrical and Computer Engineering department (ELCE) are to prepare graduates who will:

1. Demonstrate successful careers in electrical and computer engineering or related disciplines by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovation to effectively contribute to their professions.
2. Exhibit strong leadership, communication and teamwork skills, enabling them to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
3. Address real-world problems and improve quality of life while upholding ethical standards and considering the broader societal, environmental, and global implications of engineering decisions.
4. Engage in lifelong learning through advanced education, professional development, and certifications or other learning opportunities to adapt to evolving technologies, drive innovation, and contribute to the development of new technologies.

Programme learning outcomes

After successfully completing this programme, students should have:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.