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Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering

*1. Program Objectives* 

- Equip students with advanced technical skills in electrical engineering for industrial, commercial, and renewable energy applications. 

- Develop expertise in modern electrical systems, automation, and smart technologies. 

- Prepare graduates for roles such as electrical design technician, automation engineer, or power systems specialist. 

 

*2. Core Modules* 

 

*Term 1: Fundamental Skills* 

- *Advanced Circuit Analysis & Design* 

  - AC/DC networks, transient analysis, three-phase systems, and power factor correction. 

- *Electrical Machines & Drives* 

  - Operation and control of transformers, induction motors, synchronous machines, and variable frequency drives (VFDs). 

- *Digital Electronics & Microcontrollers* 

  - Logic design, PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), and embedded systems (Arduino/Raspberry Pi). 

 

*Term 2: Specialized Systems* 

- *Power Systems & Distribution* 

  - Grid infrastructure, load flow analysis, fault calculations, and protection systems (relays, circuit breakers). 

- *Industrial Automation & Control Systems* 

  - SCADA, PID controllers, HMI design, and industrial networking (Modbus, Profibus). 

- *Renewable Energy Systems* 

  - Solar PV/wind energy integration, battery storage, and grid-tied inverter systems. 

 

*Term 3: Advanced Applications* 

- *Power Electronics & Converters* 

  - Design of rectifiers, inverters, and DC-DC converters for industrial applications. 

- *Smart Grid Technologies & IoT* 

  - Smart meters, demand-side management, and IoT-enabled energy monitoring. 

- *Electrical Safety & Compliance* 

  - NEC/IEC standards, arc flash hazard analysis, and workplace safety protocols. 

 

*3. Electives (Choose 2–3)* 

- *Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems* 

- *Advanced PLC Programming & Robotics* 

- *Energy Auditing & Management* 

- *Instrumentation & Process Control* 

- *Building Electrical Systems Design* 

- *High-Voltage Engineering* 

 

 *4. Practical Components* 

- *Laboratory Work* 

  - Motor control wiring, PLC ladder logic programming, solar panel testing, and power quality analysis. 

- *Capstone Project* 

  - Design and implement a real-world electrical system (e.g., automated industrial process, microgrid design). 

- *Industry Internship (Optional)* 

  - 8–12 weeks with electrical contractors, utilities, or automation firms. 

 

*5. Software & Tools Training* 

- *CAD & Simulation*: AutoCAD Electrical, MATLAB/Simulink, ETAP (power systems). 

- *Automation Tools*: Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Automation Studio 5000. 

- *Renewable Energy Design*: PVsyst, HOMER Pro. 

 

*6. Assessment Methods* 

- *Core Modules*: Exams (30%), lab reports (30%), projects (30%), participation (10%). 

- *Capstone Project*: Proposal (20%), prototype/testing (40%), final presentation (40%). 

- *Electives*: Case studies, simulations, and technical reports. 

 

*7. Professional Development* 

- *Workshops* 

  - Certifications in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens S7), AutoCAD Electrical, or OSHA safety standards. 

- *Industry Seminars* 

  - Guest lectures on trends like Industry 4.0, smart cities, and decarbonization. 

 

*8. Prerequisites* 

- Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field (e.g., mechatronics, electronics). 

- Foundational knowledge of electrical circuits, mathematics, and basic programming.