Advanced Diploma in Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. EPREET)

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Program Description:

The Advanced Diploma in Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. EPREET) is an applied program which provides students with skills and knowledge necessary to become competent and effective members of an electrical engineering team. The program enables students to earn technical knowledge and skills in design, construction, installation, application, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical power systems with a focus on power utility, large industry, institutional and commercial facilities, and renewable energy sources. Students engage in hands-on experiential learning through the operation of equipment in state-of-the art on-campus laboratories and machine shops.

Program Duration:

Three years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred);

OR

2. Two-year Electrical Power Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;

OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

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2024-2025 Study Plan:

 

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-Req Co-Req CR LEC LAB

Semester 1

AECH1201 Basic Engineering Calculations - - 1 0 3
AEEL1101 Fundamentals of Electricity I - - 3 3 0
AEEL1201 Fundamentals of Electricity I (Lab) - AEEL1101 1 0 2
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
MATH1010 Algebra & Trigonometry MA1029 OR AMPI Score of 60% - 3 3 1
PHYS1020 General Physics - PHYS1021 3 3 0
PHYS1021 General Physics (Lab) - PHYS1020 1 0 3
Effective & Experiential Learning Elective: Select 1 of 2 
EFFL1001 Effective Learning  - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 18 15 9
Semester 2
AEEL1102 Fundamentals of Electricity II AEEL1101 - 3 3 0
AEEL1202 Fundamentals of Electricity II (Lab) AEEL1201 AEEL1102 1 0 2
AETN1102 Network Fundamentals -

AETN1112 AETN1202

3 3 0
AETN1202 Network Fundamentals (Lab) - AETN1102 1 0 3
AETN1112 Digital Electronics AEEL1101 AETN1212 3 3 0
AETN1212 Digital Electronics (Lab) AEEL1201 AETN1112 1 0 2
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 3 3 0
MATH1020 Pre-Calculus

MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75%

- 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total:   18 15 7
Semester 3
AECH1100 Environmental Awareness & Ethics - - 2 2 0
AEMA1312 Engineering Graphics

AECH1201

- 3 1 4
AEPC1203 Basic Instrumentation  AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 - 2 0 4
Semester 3 Total: 7 3 8
Year 1 Total: 43 33 24
COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-Req Co-Req CR LEC LAB

Semester 4

AEEP2111 Electrical Machines AEEL1102 - 3 3 0
AEEP2211 Electrical Machines (Lab) AEEL1202 AEEP2111 1 0 2
AEEP2301 Applied Programming AEEL1101 MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 2 1 2
AETN2101 Analog Electronics AEEL1102 - 3 3 0
AETN2201 Analog Electronics (Lab) AEEL1202 AETN2101 1 0 2
CHEM1010 General Chemistry I - CHEM1011 3 3 0
CHEM1011 General Chemistry I (Lab) - CHEM1010 1 0 3
MATH1030 Calculus I

MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85%

- 3 3 0
Semester 4 Total: 17 13 9
Semester 5
AEEP2102 Power Systems I AEEP2111 - 3 3 0
AEEP2202 Power Systems I (Lab) AEEP2211 AEEP2102 1 0 2
AEEP2112 Electrical Practices AEEP2111 - 2 2 0
AEEP2212 Electrical Practices (Lab) AEEP2211 AEEP2112 2 0 5
AEEP2122 Motor Controls & Drives AEEP2111 AETN2101 - 3 3 0
AEEP2222 Motor Controls & Drives (Lab) AEEP2211 AETN2201 AEEP2122 1 0 3
MATH2010 Calculus II MATH1030 - 3 3 0
Semester 5 Total: 15 11 10
Semester 6
AEEP2103 Facilities & Electrical Systems AEEP2102 - 2 2 0
AEEP2203 Facilities & Electrical Systems (Lab) AEEP2202 AEEP2103 1 0 2
AEEP2113 HV Equipment Testing & Maintenance  AEEP2111 - 2 2 0
AEEP2213 HV Equipment Testing & Maintenance (Lab) AEEP2211 AEEP2113 1 0 2
Semester 6 Total: 6 4 4
Year 2 Total: 38 28 23
COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-Req Co-Req CR LEC LAB

Semester 7

AECH2112 Sustainability & Renewable Energy AECH1100 - 3 3 0
AEAC2113 PLC Programming & Control AEEP2122 AETN1102 - 2 2 0
AEAC2213 PLC Programming & Control (Lab)

AEEP2222 AETN1202

AEAC2113 1 0 3
AEEP3101 Introduction to Embedded Systems AEEP2301 - 2 2 0
AEEP3201 Introduction to Embedded Systems (Lab) AEEP2301 AEEP3101 2 0 6
AEEP3111 Power Systems II AEEP2102 - 3 3 0
AEEP3211 Power Systems II (Lab) AEEP2202 AEEP3111 1 0 2
AEEP3321 Technology Capstone Project I Min 71 Credits - 0 1 2
Semester 7 Total: 14 11 13
Semester 8
AEEP3102 Power Electronics AEEP2122 AETN2101 - 3 3 0
AEEP3202 Power Electronics (Lab)

AEEP2222 AETN2201

AEEP3102 1 0 2
AEEP3122 Renewable Energy Conversion I AECH2112 - 3 3 0
AEEP3222 Renewable Energy Conversion I (Lab) AECH2112 AEEP3122 1 0 2
AEEP3312 Technology Capstone Project II AEEP3321 - 3 3 0
RSST3002 Probability & Statistical Analysis MATH2010 - 3 3 0
Semester 8 Total: 14 12 4
Year 3 Total: 28 23 17
Adv. Dip. EPREET Program Total: 109 84 64

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. EPREET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering -Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering (B.Sc. EE-EPREE) degree.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Advanced Diploma in Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. EPREET) is an applied three-year diploma with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Associate Electrical Engineer
  • Sustainable Energy Technologist
  • Utility Specialist
  • Electrical System Technologist
  • Junior Renewable Energy Engineer
  • Electrical Technologist
Wesam Rohouma
Department Head, Electrical Engineering