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ماجستير هندسة القوى الكهربائية

كلية الهندسة

Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering

     Program Introduction/Description

Electrical Power Engineering is important for the development of all countries, especially of Yemen in view of the very low electrification grade of the country. This 4 semesters Master Program by course and thesis aims to provide candidates with advanced knowledge and skills for planning, design and operation of electrical power systems with emphasis on emerging technologies, and their integration into new and existing power systems so as to ensure reliable delivery of electricity to the various development sectors.

2. Program Identification and General Information

Program Title

Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering

Awarding Institution

Sana’a University

Department

Department of Electrical Engineering

Other Departments with major Teaching Contributions

Language of study

English Language

Date of Specification Preparation/Revision

May/June 2021

Mode of Study

Full time

Study System

Courses & Thesis

Main Location of Study

Faculty of Engineering/Sana’a University

Mode of Delivery

Full-time

Study Duration

Minimum: 2 Academic years (Two terms each, full-time)

Maximum: 4 Academic years

Award(s) or Final Award

Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering

Qualification required to join the program:

BSc. in Electrical Engineering and/or related fields

Minimum grade requirements to enroll in the program

Good

Other admission requirements

Detailed below

Name of the program coordinator

Prof. Omar Hassan Al-Sakaf

Approval date:

 

3. Program Curriculum Committee:

Prof. Dr. Omar Hassan Al-Sakaf

Dr. Adel Al-Schugairy

Dr. Redwan Al-Buthaigy

Dr. Mohamed Algorafi

Dr. Mohammed Al-Yedomy

Dr. Amin Abdulgani

Dr. Mohamed Ali Naser

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Aims of the Program

  1. To provide specialized studies and encourage fundamental and applied research in different electrical power engineering disciplines.
  2. To bridge the gap between the academic educational and industrial and technological environment.
  3. To develop and improve the academic and ‎educational level at the Faculty of Engineering in the ‎field of electrical power engineering.
  4. To provide graduates with up-to-date advanced knowledge and skills needed to attain excellence in solving technical problems and facing challenges in the electrical power engineering field.
  5. To graduate researchers in electrical power engineering disciplines who can pursue further studies and contribute to the scientific research community.
  6. To provide graduates able to effectively contribute to the electrical power engineering profession by applying ethical practices and communication skills, sharing innovative and clear ideas and pursuing further education through lifelong learning

Mission of the Program

To graduate distinguished Master holders in the field of electrical power engineering through a strong academic program, qualified staff, and suitable research infrastructure that meet local development requirements and labor market needs.

Study Plan

System of Study

Type of program

Courses and Research

Study methods in the program:

Regular

The period to complete the program

Min. 2 Years (4 Terms)

Max. 4 Years (8 Terms)

Total Credit Hours for courses & Research

36

14.  Study Plan

FR stands for Faculty Requirements.

PM5XX stands for electrical Engineering Department Requirements.

 

First Semester

No.

Course Code

Course Name

اسم المقرر

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

L

P

T

Total C.H.

1

PME537

Power System Planning and Operation

تخطيط وتشغيل أنظمة القوى الكهربائية

3

  

3

 

2

PME538

Advanced Power Electronics

الكترونيات القوى – متقدم

3

  

3

 

3

PME539

Advanced Renewable Energy Systems

أنظمة الطاقة المتجددة – متقدم

3

  

3

 

4

PME5312

Automatic Reactive Power Compensation

تعويض القدرة غير الفعالة

3

  

3

 

PME5313

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

كفاءة الطاقة والحفاظ عليها

 

5

PME5314

Advanced Engineering Project Management

إدارة المشاريع الهندسية – متقدم

3

 

 

 

3

 

PME5315

Energy Storage Systems

أنظمة تخزين الطاقة

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

 

 

 

15

 

Second Semester

No.

Course Code

Course Name

اسم المقرر

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

Lec.

Pr.

Tut.

Total C.H.

1

FR501

Research Methodology in Electrical Engineering

طرق البحث في الهندسة الكهربائية

3

 

 

3

 

2

PME530

Advanced High Voltage Engineering

هندسة الجهد العالي – متقدم

3

 

 

3

 

3

PME5311

Advanced Topics in Electrical Machines

مواضيع متقدمة في المكائن الكهربائية

3

 

 

3

Co: Advanced Power System Dynamics

4

PME529

Power System Dynamics

ديناميكيات أنظمة القوى الكهربائية

3

 

 

3

Advanced Power Electronics

5

PME549

Electrical Power Quality

جودة الطاقة الكهربائية

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

PME540

Health, Safety and Environmental Management

إدارة الصحة والسلامة والبيئة

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

 

 

 

15

 

 

Course Code

Course Name

Cr. Hrs.

THESIS599

Research

6

15.  Admission Requirements:

1. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Certificate with not less than 65 % passing ratio, or equivalent.

2. Interview

3. TOEFL/IBT: 60 OR equivalent

4. ICDL (Computer Skills)

5. Arabic Language

6. Student number capacity of 20 students per year

7. Transfer Requirements and Courses Equivalency

8. Annex -13: shows the Admission Requirements for the Program.

 

17. Graduation Requirements:

Student attendance should not be less than 75%.

Student will graduate after successfully passing the 30 credit hours courses and 6 credit hours Research.

The minimum score for the average of all courses is 75%.

The minimum score to pass any credit hours course is 65%.

Grading System:

From 90% to 100% of total marks         Excellent

From 80% to less than 90%                    Very Good

From 75% to less than 80%                    Good

From 65% to less than 75%                    Pass

Less than 65%                                        Poor/Fail

18. Learning Resources, Facilities, and Equipment for Running the Program

Learning Resources.

Policies and Procedure for providing and quality assurance of learning resources textbooks, references and other resource materials, including electronic and web-based resources, Journal Database, etc.

·         Library (Textbooks, references, … etc)

Library upgrading necessary, List of required new publications to be provided by Master Program teaching staff

·         Electronic Library (Existing, allows access to international research papers and publications).

Required Facilities and Equipment

Policies and Procedure for providing and quality assurance of Facilities and Equipment (Library, laboratories (Structure, material Labs), medical facilities, classrooms, etc.).

·         Electrical Machines and Power Electronics Laboratory

·         Power System Simulator Laboratory

·         High Voltage Laboratory

·         Advanced Control Laboratory

·         Renewable Energy Laboratory

·         Advanced Computer Laboratory

·         Advanced Computer Lab

·         Program-specific Simulation Software Packages (to be listed and updated regularly)

19. Teaching Staff

 

 

Professor

Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

Technicians/Assistants

Required Number

1

1

3

10

Available Number

1

2

5

4

Note:

 

 

20. Program Management and Regulations

1. Program Management

1.1 Program Structure

(Including boards, councils, units, committees, etc.)

·         Electrical Engineering Department Board

·         Postgraduate Studies Administration

·         Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies

·         College of Engineering Board

·         Vice Presidency of the University for Postgraduate Studies

1.2 Stakeholders’ Involvement

Describe the representation and involvement of stakeholders in the program planning and development. (Students, professional bodies, scientific societies, alumni, employers, etc.)

The stakeholders, including representatives of universities, research centers, public and private sector, were involved in designing the program through their participation in a workshop, as well as through response to a needs assessment questionnaire.

2. Program Regulations

Provide a list of related program regulations, including their link to online version: admission, study and exams, recruitment, appeals and complaint regulations, etc.) 

·         Prime Minister Resolution No. 40 of 2008.

·         Prime Minister Resolution No. 141 of 2020.

·         Sana’a University Post-Graduate Studies Guide

21. Evaluation of Program Quality Matrix:

Evaluation

Areas/Aspects

Evaluation

Sources/References

Evaluation Methods

Evaluation Time

    
    

 

   

 

   

Note:

Evaluation Areas/Aspects (e.g., leadership, effectiveness of teaching & assessment, learning resources, partnerships, etc.)

Evaluation Sources (students, graduates, alumni, faculty, program leaders, administrative staff, employers, independent reviewers, and others (specify)

Evaluation Methods (e.g., Surveys, interviews, visits, etc.)

Evaluation Time (e.g., beginning of semesters, end of academic year, etc.)

  1. List of Annexes

Annex (1)

Academic Standards Curriculum Criteria of Accreditation Board for electrical power engineering program.

Annex (2)

Survey of names of Similar Accredited Programs at International Universities (Benchmarks) for electrical power Engineering Programs.

Annex (3)

Survey of Intended Learning Outcomes for similar Accredited electrical power engineering Programs at International Universities.

Annex (4)

Summary of similar Programs (Benchmarks) for Master of Science in electrical power engineering Program.

Annex (5)

Survey of course names of Similar Programs.

Annex (6)

Survey/Mapping of Vision, Mission and Objectives of similar Accredited Programs at International Universities (Benchmarks) for Masters of Science in electrical power engineering programs.

Annex (7)

Mapping of the mission and objectives of the program with the vision, mission and objectives of faculty, and the university.

Annex (8)

Main Themes/Sub-Themes with Relative weight for Program (if need)

Annex (9)

PILOs Distribution to General Themes for Program (if need)

Annex (10)

Matrix of mapping program P- ILO’s with courses

Annex (11)

Mapping the benchmarks with PILO’s (if need)

Annex (12)

Mapping Program’s Goals with Intended Learning Outcomes

Annex (13)

The Admission Requirements for the Program.