Electrical - Electronic Engineering

Practice their profession in various companies and organizations while adhering to professional standards and ethical norms (EA1)

Serve in the R&D departments of organizations and develop value-added Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) applications (EA2)

Keep abreast of scientific activities organized by professional associations and/or institutions, maintain current knowledge, and enhance professional competitiveness (EA3)

Engage in postgraduate education, teaching, and research activities (EA4)

 The mission of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Cyprus International University is to educate engineers who are equipped with engineering knowledge in areas required by the business world and society; who can compete in national and international platforms, are successful in individual and teamwork activities, have developed design skills, can follow rapidly changing and advancing engineering technologies, possess self-confidence, adhere to contemporary and ethical values, and have acquired creative and effective communication skills.  

1. Program Name: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2. Program Degree: Bachelor’s Degree – Electrical and Electronics Engineering / BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
3. Duration: 4 academic years
4. Number of Semesters: 8 academic semesters
5. Minimum Number of Semesters Required for Enrollment in the Program: 2 academic semesters
6. Minimum Credit Requirement: 139 credits (240 ECTS)
7. Number of Courses: 45
   7.1 Number of Credit-Bearing Courses: 41
   7.2 Number of Non-Credit Courses: 4 (3 courses and 1 Summer Internship)
8. Number of Compulsory Courses: 35
9. Number of Elective Courses: 10
   9.1 Number of Field Elective Courses: 4
   9.2 Number of Free Elective Courses: 3
   9.3 Number of University Elective Courses: 3
10. Graduation Requirements:
    Completion of the Program Graduation Requirements.
11.  Program Graduation Requirements:
    11.1. Completion of a minimum of 139 credits (240 ECTS) of coursework,
    11.2. Successful completion of all courses in the program, with credit-bearing courses receiving a minimum grade of “D” or “E”/“T” and non-credit courses receiving a grade of “S” or “E”/“T”,
    11.3. Completion of a minimum 30-working-day Summer Internship at a workplace under the supervision of an employee who has graduated from one of the program’s fields of study, and obtaining an “S” grade in the EELE300 Internship course,
    11.4. Having a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.

Students who successfully complete the Electrical and Electronics Engineering undergraduate program are awarded the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. To fulfill the qualification requirements, students must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Completion of the Required Credits
   Students must successfully complete all courses included in the curriculum and fulfill the minimum credit requirement of 240 ECTS credits.
2. Successful Completion of Courses
   Students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses in the program according to the university’s academic regulations and grading system.
3. Grade Point Average Requirement
   Students must achieve a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00 for graduation.
4. Industrial Internship Requirement
   Students must complete the required summer internship/practical training period in an approved organization related to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and successfully complete the relevant internship course.
5. Graduation Project Requirement
   Students must successfully complete the graduation project/capstone design project, demonstrating their ability to apply engineering knowledge, design skills, and problem-solving abilities to engineering problems.
6. Compliance with Academic Regulations
   Students must fulfill all requirements specified in the university’s undergraduate education, examination, assessment, and graduation regulations.

 Employment Opportunities for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Graduates

Graduates of Electrical and Electronics Engineering have a wide range of employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors due to their knowledge and skills in electrical engineering, electronics, telecommunications, energy, and control systems. The major employment opportunities include:

• Energy Sector – Power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy systems, and smart grids.
• Electric Power Systems – Substations, high-voltage systems, power electronics, and energy management.
• Electronics Industry – Electronic circuit design, testing, manufacturing, and quality control.
• Telecommunications – Mobile communications, wireless communication systems, fiber-optic technologies, and networking.
• Automation and Control Systems – Design, implementation, and operation of industrial automation, PLC, SCADA, and control systems.
• Defense Industry – Radar systems, communication systems, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, and avionics technologies.
• Aerospace Industry – Avionics systems, satellite communications, navigation, and control systems.
• Automotive Industry – Electric and hybrid vehicles, automotive electronics, battery management systems, and autonomous driving technologies.
• Embedded Systems and IoT – Microcontroller-based systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and smart devices.
• Computer and Software Industry – Hardware design, firmware development, artificial intelligence-based systems, and cybersecurity applications.
• Medical Electronics and Biomedical Technologies – Medical device design, maintenance, testing, and biomedical systems.
• Research and Development (R&D) – Engineering positions at universities, research institutes, and industrial R&D departments.
• Project Management and Engineering Consultancy – Technical project planning, management, and engineering consultancy services.
• Academic Career – Pursuing postgraduate studies (Master's and PhD) and working as a lecturer or researcher at universities.
• Entrepreneurship – Establishing technology companies in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, energy, automation, and technology.

Electrical and Electronics Engineers can work in public institutions, private companies, and international technology organizations under job titles such as Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Control and Automation Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Research and Development (R&D) Engineer, Test and Validation Engineer, Project Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Systems Engineer, Hardware Design Engineer, and Energy Engineer.

In Electrical and Electronics Engineering programs, Examinations, Assessment, and Grading are conducted in accordance with the university's academic and examination regulations. In general, they are implemented as follows:

Examinations

• Each course may include one or more midterm examinations.
• Depending on the structure of the course, quizzes, assignments, laboratory studies, projects, presentations, and practical activities may be included in the assessment process.
• A final examination is held at the end of each semester.
• Make-up (resit) examinations may be provided for students who fail a course or meet the conditions specified in the university regulations.

Assessment

• The final course grade is calculated according to the predetermined weighting of midterm examinations, laboratory studies, assignments, projects, presentations, practical applications, and the final examination.
• In laboratory courses, students are evaluated based on their experimental performance, laboratory reports, and practical skills.
• Graduation projects are graded by considering the project report, design process, technical content, presentation, and evaluation by the project jury.
• Internship courses are evaluated based on the internship report and workplace assessment.

Grading

• Student achievement levels are determined using the university's letter grading system (A, A−, B+, B, B−, C+, C, C−, D+, D, D−, F, and NA system).
• Final course grades are reflected in the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), which is calculated on a 4.00 grading scale.
• To be considered successful in a course, students must achieve the minimum letter grade and fulfill other academic requirements specified by the university.
• For graduation, students are required to successfully complete all courses in the program, fulfill the required ECTS/credit load, and achieve a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00.

This assessment system aims to comprehensively evaluate students' theoretical knowledge as well as their laboratory, design, problem-solving, and practical engineering skills.

The SOLO (Structure of the Observed Learning Outcome) Taxonomy for Electrical and Electronics Engineering is a five-level learning model used to assess the development of students' knowledge and skills from basic to advanced levels. Throughout the program, students are expected to progressively acquire more complex knowledge and skills in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, communication systems, control systems, and power engineering.

SOLO Taxonomy for Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Application of the SOLO Taxonomy in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

The SOLO Taxonomy is used in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering program to assess and improve students' learning outcomes. In the early years of the program, students are expected to progress from the Prestructural, Unistructural, and Multistructural levels toward the Relational level. In the final year, through graduation projects, laboratory studies, research activities, and engineering design projects, students are expected to achieve the Extended Abstract level.

At the end of this process, graduates are expected to become engineers who can analyze complex electrical and electronic systems, develop interdisciplinary solutions, design innovative technologies, and adopt a lifelong learning approach.

The Bachelor’s Degree Program in Electrical and Electronics Engineering is designed in accordance with the Level 6 (Bachelor’s Degree) qualifications of the Turkish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (TQF-HE / TYYÇ). These qualifications define the knowledge, skills, and competencies that students are expected to acquire upon graduation.

Turkish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (TYYÇ) Qualifications for Electrical and Electronics Engineering1. Knowledge

1. Possesses sufficient theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering fields.
2. Has comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental concepts of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, including electrical circuits, electronics, electromagnetic fields, communication systems, control systems, power systems, and microprocessor-based systems.
3. Has knowledge of current methods, techniques, and technologies used in solving engineering problems.
4. Is able to apply theoretical knowledge in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering to engineering applications.
5. Has knowledge of scientific research methods, data analysis, and engineering design processes.

2. Skills

1. Identifies, formulates, analyzes, and solves complex electrical and electronics engineering problems.
2. Designs electrical, electronic, and control systems in accordance with specified requirements.
3. Has the ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, and interpret findings.
4. Effectively uses modern engineering tools, computer-aided design (CAD) and simulation programs.
5. Develops engineering solutions for electronic circuits, power electronics, communication systems, control systems, and embedded systems.
6. Implements programming, microcontroller, FPGA, IoT, and automation applications.
7. Conducts literature research and evaluates technical and scientific resources.

3. Competencies

1. Works effectively both individually and in interdisciplinary teams.
2. Communicates effectively in Turkish and at least one foreign language, both orally and in writing, on technical subjects.
3. Has awareness of professional ethics, engineering responsibility, occupational health, and safety issues.
4. Evaluates the economic, environmental, social, and sustainability impacts of engineering solutions.
5. Recognizes the importance of lifelong learning and continuously improves professional knowledge by following technological developments.
6. Has knowledge of project management, quality management, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
7. Adapts to new and emerging technologies.
8. Conducts research, evaluates scientific knowledge, and develops innovative engineering solutions.

Through these qualifications, graduates of Electrical and Electronics Engineering are equipped with the knowledge and competencies required to work in fields such as electrical systems, electronic design, communication technologies, energy technologies, automation, control systems, embedded systems, and research and development (R&D).

Bachelor's degree program in Electrical and Electronics Engineering is designed in accordance with the Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) qualifications of the Turkish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (TQF-HE / TYYÇ-UYÇ). The program outcomes aim to ensure that students acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies in the fields of electrical systems, electronics, communication, energy, control, and computer systems.

1. Knowledge

1. Possesses sufficient theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering.
2. Acquires comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, including electrical circuits, electronics, electromagnetic fields, communication systems, control systems, power systems, and microprocessor-based systems.
3. Has knowledge of current methods, techniques, and technologies used in solving engineering problems.
4. Is able to apply theoretical knowledge in Electrical and Electronics Engineering to real-world engineering applications.

2. Skills

1. Identifies, formulates, analyzes, and solves complex electrical and electronics engineering problems.
2. Designs electrical and electronic systems, circuits, devices, and processes in accordance with specified requirements.
3. Has the ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, and interpret findings.
4. Effectively uses modern engineering tools, simulation programs, and information technologies.
5. Develops appropriate engineering solutions for electronic circuits, power electronics, control systems, communication systems, and embedded systems.
6. Is capable of implementing programming, microcontroller, FPGA, IoT, and automation applications.

3. Competencies

1. Works effectively both independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
2. Communicates effectively in Turkish and at least one foreign language, both orally and in writing, on technical subjects.
3. Has awareness of professional ethics, engineering responsibility, occupational health, and safety issues.
4. Evaluates the economic, environmental, and social impacts of engineering solutions.
5. Recognizes the importance of lifelong learning and continuously improves professional knowledge by following technological developments.
6. Has knowledge of project management, quality management, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
7. Adapts to new and emerging technologies in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
8. Has the ability to conduct research, review scientific resources, and develop innovative engineering solutions.