BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering will be offered at George Mason University's Ras al-Khaimah Campus in the United Arab Emirates. This program is based on the strong electrical engineering program that has been in existance at George Mason's United States campuses for over 25 years. It will provide quality education in electronics and communications engineering, to meet the emerging needs of many employers in the region. The program emphasizes learning of fundamental engineering knowledge in subjects such as signals and systems, digital logic, circuits and electronics, and theory and applications of digital communications. Several credit hours of engineering test and measurement and computer-based laboratory work are included in the program. The graduation requirements also include an engineering seminar and a capstone senior design project. It is expected that graduates of the program will have competitive skills in the areas of computer networking, wireless communications, and satellite communications. This program is not accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Students interested in the Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) program need to meet appropriate mathematics, science and English language requirements. Students should have a strong background in mathematics, including algebra, trigonometry and geometry, and science (preferably physics). Successfully completing the Engineering Track or the Science Track in high school is desirable.

Program Curriculum

Candidates for the degree must present at least 120 credits. Specific requirements for the BS Electronics and Communications Engineering are as follows.

General education courses

24 credits

Mathematics courses

20 credits

Natural Science Courses

12 credits

Major Courses

61 credits

Capstone Design Courses

3 credits
Total

120 credits

Last updated January 13, 2006