Faculty: Engineering The Electronics and Communication Engineering major focuses on the design, analysis, and application of electronic circuits, communication systems, and digital technologies. Students gain skills in analog and digital electronics, communication networks, signal processing, and embedded systems, preparing for careers in telecommunications, electronics, semiconductors, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of electronics and communication engineering. - Develop skills in analog and digital electronics. - Learn communication systems and network protocols. - Explore signal processing and control systems. - Analyze embedded systems and microcontrollers. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Electronics and Communication Engineering** - Overview of electronics and communication engineering principles, history, and industry trends. 2. **Analog Electronics** - Fundamentals of analog circuits, including amplifiers, filters, and oscillators. 3. **Digital Electronics** - Principles of digital circuits and logic design. 4. **Communication Systems** - Understanding communication networks, protocols, and data transmission techniques. 5. **Signal Processing** - Techniques for processing and analyzing analog and digital signals. 6. **Control Systems** - Principles of control systems and stability analysis. 7. **Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers** - Design and application of embedded systems and microcontrollers. 8. **Wireless Communication** - Principles of wireless communication systems and technologies. 9. **Networking and Data Communication** - Fundamentals of computer networks, data communication, and internet protocols. 10. **Electromagnetic Theory** - Study of electromagnetic fields, waves, and their applications in communication systems. 11. **VLSI Design** - Principles of Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) design and fabrication. 12. **Portfolio Development** - Creating a professional portfolio showcasing electronics and communication engineering skills. 13. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in electronics companies, telecommunications firms, semiconductor manufacturers, or research labs. 14. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying electronics and communication engineering skills, such as designing a communication system, developing an embedded system, or analyzing a signal processing algorithm. **Assessment Methods:** - Electronics and communication engineering principles analyses - Analog electronics projects - Digital electronics projects - Communication systems projects - Signal processing projects - Control systems projects - Embedded systems and microcontrollers projects - Wireless communication projects - Networking and data communication projects - Electromagnetic theory projects - VLSI design projects - Portfolio development projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Electronics and Communication Engineering" - "Analog Electronics" - "Digital Electronics" - "Communication Systems" - "Signal Processing" - "Control Systems" - "Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers" - "Wireless Communication" - "Networking and Data Communication" - "Electromagnetic Theory" - "VLSI Design" - "Portfolio Development" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of physics, mathematics, and an interest in electronics and communication engineering. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Professional Engineer (PE) in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) - Certifications in specific electronics and communication engineering software and tools **Target Audience:** Aspiring electronics engineers, communication engineers, embedded systems designers, and professionals seeking careers in electronics companies, telecommunications firms, semiconductor manufacturers, research labs, and related fields. This major equips students with the technical and analytical skills needed to excel in electronics and communication engineering, supporting careers in various roles within electronics companies, telecommunications firms, semiconductor manufacturers, research labs, and related fields.