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ECO 101 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS [3]

P: completion of ENG 101 and MAT 101; or approval of student adviser. An introduction to the theory of individual rational choice and operation of markets. Includes theory of consumer choice, factor choice by firms, and cost analysis. Includes also theory of competitive and monopoly markets, and intermediate market forms. Includes introduction to theory of interest groups (e.g. unions) and role of government in regulation of economic activity.

ECO 102 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS [3]

P: completion of ENG 101 and MAT 101; or approval of student adviser. An introduction to theories of aggregate economic behavior. Discusses national income accounting and public accounts. Includes theories of aggregate demand, money and banking, international trade, and economic development.

ECO 201 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 203), introductory principles courses (ECO 101, ECO 102) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101, MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Provides a more advanced and comprehensive treatment of the theory of rational choice by consumers and firms, and of the operation of markets. Introduces theory of games and market failures.

ECO 202 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 203), introductory principles courses (ECO 101, ECO 102) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101, MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Provides a more advanced and comprehensive treatment of theories of aggregate economic behavior. Includes introduction to construction of macroeconomic models and national income forecasting.

ECO 203 ECONOMY OF BANGLADESH [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 203), introductory principles courses (ECO 101, ECO 102) and MAT 101; or approval of student adviser. Includes analysis of structure of the economy - demography, sectoral composition, distribution of income, social policy. Reviews recent economic development of Bangladesh since liberation, and discusses strategies for future development.

ECO 204 HISTORY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 203), introductory principles courses (ECO 101, ECO 102) and MAT 101; or approval of student adviser. Provides a survey of major events in the history of economic development of western industrial economies, former communist economies and developing economies. In discussing developing economies, emphasis will be on South Asia.

ECO 301 PUBLIC POLICY AND FINANCE [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 203), introductory and intermediate microeconomic and macroeconomic courses (ECO 101, ECO 102, ECO 201, ECO 202) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101, MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Provides an introduction to the theory of taxation, market failures, and economic analysis of public choice. Includes an introduction to cost-benefit analysis.

ECO 302 AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 203), introductory and intermediate principles courses (ECO 101, ECO 102, ECO 201, ECO 202, ECO 301) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101, MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Provides an analysis of agricultural markets, both domestic markets within Bangladesh and international agricultural markets. Surveys major policy issues pertaining to agriculture: enhancing productivity and protection from natural disasters, land tenure, rural credit, trade agreements.

ECO 303 INTERNATIONAL TRADE [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 203), introductory and intermediate principles courses (ECO 101,ECO 102,ECO 201,ECO 202,ECO 301) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101,MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Analyzes classical and modern theories of international trade, including ideas of comparative advantage, protection, arguments for and against free trade and customs unions. Includes institutional discussion of trade agreements such as GATT, WTO, SAFTA, NAFTA, EU, ASEAN.

ECO 304 DEMOGRAPHY [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 203), introductory and intermediate principles courses (ECO 101, ECO 102, ECO 201, ECO 202, ECO 301) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101, MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Introduces basic demographic measures and theories of population growth. Analyzes manpower availability, role of men and women in labour force, and population policy issues. Emphasis will be given to case studies relevant to Bangladesh.

ECO 305 MONEY AND BANKING [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 203), introductory and intermediate principles courses (ECO 101,ECO 102,ECO 201,ECO 202,ECO 301) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101,MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Includes theories of supply of and demand for money, and theory of central banking. Analyzes banking practice in Bangladesh and major industrial countries. Includes analysis of international financial arrangements, and informal and rural credit provision.

ECO 306 LABOUR ECONOMICS [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 203), introductory and intermediate principles courses (ECO 101,ECO 102,ECO 201,ECO 202,ECO 301) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101, MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Analyzes labour markets and industrial relations in Bangladesh. Includes treatment of public and private sector employment,employment in formal and informal sectors, role of women in labour markets.

ECO 307 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 203), introductory and intermediate principles courses (ECO 101,ECO 102,ECO 201,ECO 202,ECO 301) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101, MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Examines the structure, conduct and performance of specific industries, emphasizing the extent of competitive behavior and barriers to it. Includes discussion of state-owned and private firms, formal and informal economic activity.

ECO 340 INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101,ENG 102,ENG 203), introductory principles courses (ECO 101,ECO 102), two mathematics courses (MAT 101,MAT 140) and one statistics course (STA 240); or approval of student adviser. Introduces basic econometric theory. Develops and applies econometric tools such as multivariate regression analysis and forecasting. Students will be required to collect data and apply statistical techniques to draw inferences.

ECO 401 ECONOMIC REGULATION AND PRIVATIZATION [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101,ENG 102,ENG 203), introductory and intermediate principles courses (ECO 101,ECO 102,ECO 201,ECO 202,ECO 301) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101,MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Analyzes the theory and practice of control of monopoly and maintenance of competition, efficient regulation of natural monopolies and state-owned enterprises. Discusses in addition the theory of creating markets in formerly state-dominated markets. Includes cases drawn from western industrial countries, former communist countries, and developing countries including Bangladesh.

ECO 402 ECONOMICS OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101,ENG 102,ENG 203), introductory and intermediate principles courses (ECO 101,ECO 102,ECO 201,ECO 202,ECO 301) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101,MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Applies economic analysis to problems of optimum management of natural resource systems. Cases analyzed will be drawn primarily from Bangladesh: urban air and water pollution, industrial pollution, maintenance of stocks in inland and marine fishery, deforestation, land erosion and flood control.

ECO 403 ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101,ENG 102,ENG 203), introductory and intermediate principles courses (ECO 101,ECO 102,ECO 201,ECO 202,ECO 301) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101,MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Introduces theory of "human capital" formation. Applies economic analysis to problems of education, particularly within developing countries such as Bangladesh. Applies economic analysis to problems of education administration in developing countries.

ECO 404 HEALTH ECONOMICS [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101,ENG 102,ENG 203), introductory and intermediate principles courses (ECO 101,ECO 102,ECO 201,ECO 202,ECO 301) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101,MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Analyzes the market for health service, discussing both "market failures" and "political failures". Applies economic analysis to problems of organizing health services, with particular attention to developing countries.

ECO 481 SEMINAR ON ECONOMIC POLICY [3]

ECO 482 SEMINAR ON SOCIAL POLICY [3]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101,ENG 102,ENG 203), introductory and intermediate principles courses (ECON 101,ECON 102,ECON 201,ECON 202,ECON 301) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101,MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. A senior seminar on selected topics of social policy. Topics will vary across a broadly defined set of social policies - including health, education and other policies intended to correct market failures and redistribute income.

ECO 483 SEMINAR ON ECONOMIC THEORY [3]

ECO 490 PRACTICUM [9]

P: completion of English sequence (ENG 101,ENG 102,ENG 203), introductory and intermediate principles courses (ECO 101,ECO 102,ECO 201,ECO 202,ECO 301) and two mathematics courses (MAT 101,MAT 140); or approval of student adviser. Students are expected to complete an internship in their third or fourth year with a suitable public or private sector organization. The internship will entail on-the-job training and preparation of an internship report assessing the experience. The report is examined and graded. There is an oral examination.

ECO 501 BUSINESS CONDITION ANALYSIS [3]

P: ECO 101. The course starts with concepts of national income accounting, and accounting, investigates economic aggregates and leads to development of forecasts for business condition.

EEN 111 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL COMPUTER [3]

An introduction to numerical analysis and digital computers with emphasis on engineering problem and solutions.

EEN 210 CIRCUIT ANALYSIS [3]

C:MAT 260. Volt-ampere characteristics for circuit elements; independent and dependent sources; kirchhopffs laws and circuit equations. Source transformations; Thevenin's and Norton's theorems; superposition. Transient response of RC, RL, and RLC circuits. Sinusoidal steady-state and impedance, instantaneous and average power.

EEN 212 LINEAR CIRCUIT ANALYSIS [3]

P: EEN 210, MAT 261. Use of computer-aided design programs. Bode diagrams. Complex plane, resonance, and coupled circuits. Two-Port network parameters. Fourier series. State-variable formulation.

EEN 217 ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES [1]

P: EEN 210. Experimental exercises in the use of laboratory instruments, measurements, device characteristics, waveform analysis, frequency and transient response, and transistor circuits.

EEN 219 MICROCOMPUTER ANALYSIS LABORATORY [1]

An introduction to the use of microcomputers in electrical engineering, including modeling, simulation and systems of equations.

EEN 255 ELECTRICAL MACHINES-I [4]

Topics include DC Generator - principles, construction, classification, armature winding, voltage build up, armature reactions and commutation. performance and testing. DC Motor - operation, types, speed-torque characteristics, methods of speed control. Transformer - principle, construction, cooling, vector diagrams and voltage regulation, equivalent circuits, performance and testing, special transformers usage and harmonics in polyphase transformers. Induction Motor - principle of operation, constructional details, equivalent circuits, speed-torque relation, losses and efficiency, circle diagram. Induction Generator.

EEN 256 ELECTRICAL MACHINES-I PRACTICE [1.5]

Laboratory experiments based on EEN 255

EEN 260 ELECTRICITY AND OPTICS [4]

P: PHY 160, MAT 260. Electricity and magnetism with emphasis on fields and the use of vector analysis; geometrical and physical optics.

EEN 265 ELECTRONIC ANALYSIS AND DESIGN-I [3]

P: EEN 210. Fundamentals of semiconductor devices; diodes, bipolar, and field effect transistors. Selection of operating points, V-I relationships for large and small signal models. Transient and frequency response of single-stage amplifiers.

EEN 266 DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN [3]

P: EEN 210. The course deals with digital logic design with an emphasis on practical design techniques and circuit implementations. Topics include Boolean algebra; theory of logic functions; mapping techniques and function minimization; logic equivalent circuits and symbol transformations; TTL/MOS logic gate implementations, electrical characteristics, and propagation delay; signed number notations and arithmetic; binary and decimal arithmetic logic circuits; theory of sequential circuits; timing diagrams; analysis and synthesis of SR,D,T,and JK-based sequential circuits; clock generation circuits; Mealy and Moore models of sequential circuits; register design; top-down, bottom-up structured system design procedure.

EEN 267 DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN LABORATORY [1]

P: EEN 266. A series of logic circuit experiments using TTL integrated circuits designed to reinforce material presented in EEN 266.

EEN 268 ELECTRICAL MACHINES-II [3]

P: EEN 255. Topics include Synchronous Generators : general outline; salient pole and non-salient pole. Armature and field cores. Winding insulation, cooling. Air gap flux and voltage expressions, armature winding, alternator regulation, determination of machine parameters from tests, vector diagrams, armature reaction, direct-and quadrature-axis reactance, losses and efficiency. Blondel's two reaction analysis, transient conditions in alternators, interconnected system of alternators, conditions, methods and problems of parallel operation and load sharing of alternators. Synchronous motors: general constructional features, theory of operation, motor terminal characteristics, mathematical analysis, vector diagrams, V-curves, motor tests, losses, efficiency and starting.

EEN 269 ELECTRICAL MACHINES-II PRACTICE [1.5]

Laboratory experiments based on EEN 265

EEN 301 SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS [3]

P: EEN 212. Description of deterministic signals through the use of Fourier series. Fourier and Z-transforms. Systems description treated by differential and difference equations including transform methods. Computation of system response to both continuous and discrete inputs.

EEN 302 PROBABILISTIC METHODS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING [3]

P:MAT 261. An introductory treatment of probability theory including distribution and density functions, moments, and random variables. Applications of normal and exponential distributions. Estimation of means, variances, correlation, and spectral density functions. Random processes and response of linear systems to random inputs.

EEN 306 ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS PRACTICE [1]

P: EEN 301. Experiments in electronic circuits and systems including spectral analysis techniques, sampling, distortion measurements, random signals, signal-to-noise ratio and correlation.

EEN 307 FEEDBACK SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN [3]

P: EEN 301. In this course classical concepts of feedback system analysis and associated compensation techniques are presented. In particular, the root locus, Bode diagram, and Nyquist criterion are used as determinants of stability.

EEN 308 SYSTEM SIMULATION AND CONTROL PRACTICE [1]

P: EEN 307. Introduction to the use of analog computers. Laboratory practice in the design and simulation of electronic, electromechanical, and electromagnetic systems.

EEN 311 ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS [3]

P: MAT 261 Continued study of vector calculus, electrostatics, and magnetostatics. Maxwell's equations. Introduction to electromagnetic waves, transmission lines, and radiation from antennas.

EEN 355 ELECTRONIC ANALYSIS AND DESIGN-II [3]

P: EEN 265. Characteristics of multistage amplifiers, feedback and stability of operational amplifiers, and applications of active filters. Waveform generation and shaping, and oscillators.

EEN 356 ELECTRONICS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN PRACTICE [1]

P: EEN 212. Laboratory experiments using diodes, bipolar and field effect transistors, single and multistage amplifiers and operational amplifiers. Discrete component implementation of flip-flops, monostable and stable multivibrators. Design work is emphasized.

EEN 361 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION [4]

The course deals with various elements of power transmission and distribution. Aspects dealt with include inductance of single & 3 phase lines, capacitance of two wires & 3 phase lines, transmission lines, transformers, line alternative, line protection and all the related design, development and maintenance issues.

EEN 362 MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS AND INTERFACING [4]

P: EEN 219, EEN 266, EEN 267. An introduction to basic computer organization, microprocessor instruction sets, assembly language programming, the design of various types of digital as well as analog interface, and microprocessor system design considerations. Topics include design and implementation of a simple 3-bus computer; a detail study of a particular microcomputer architecture and instruction set; system control signals and I/O structure; memory system design; I/O port design and handshaking protocols; interrupt control systems; LSI parallel and serial interfaces; analog data and control interfaces.

EEN 405 ADVANCED ENGINEERING DESIGN I [2]

P: consent of instructor. A design and/or analytical project performed in consultation with one or more faculty and /or their representatives as assigned by them. Advanced Engineering Design I includes, but is not limited to : (1) definition and limitation of project objective; (2) faculty acceptance of project proposal; (3) initial research and source contacts; (4) satisfactory progress report leading to Advanced Engineering Design-II course.

EEN 406 ADVANCED ENGINEERING DESIGN II [3]

P: EEN 405. Design II is an extension of Design I and includes, but is not limited to : (1) continued research, design and implementation;(2) oral presentation and /or demonstration of the project to faculty and other interested parties; (3) answer appropriate questions related to the project; (4) generation of a final technical report documenting design, development and performance of the project.

EEN 442 TRANSMISSION OF INFORMATION [3]

P: EEN 301 and EEN 302. Applications of the principles of signal analysis to amplitude, phase, and frequency modulation systems. Behavior of receivers in the presence of noise. Pulse code modulation and multiplex systems. Emphasis on engineering applications of theory to communication system design.

EEN 443 COMMUNICATIONS PRACTICE [1]

Experiments are related to modulation and detection, AM,FM,PWM, time-division multiplexing and noise analysis.

EEN 453 POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS [3]

Power network representations. per-unit system of calculations, reactance of a synchronous generator and its equivalent circuits, voltage characteristics of load, power and reactive power flow in simple systems, load flow studies of large systems using the Gauss-Seidel methods. Control of voltage, power and reactive power, use of network analyses and digital computers, symmetrical fault calculations, limitation of short-circuit currents using regulators. Symmetrical components positive, negative and zero sequence networks of generators, transformers and lines, sequence network of systems, unsymmetrical fault calculations. Power system stability involving two-machine systems, swing equation, Equal area criterion of stability and its applications, solution of swing equation factors affecting transient stability.

EEN 454 POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS PRACTICE [1.5]

Laboratory experiments based on EEN 453

EEN 455 POWER STATIONS [2]

Power plant load curves : Determination of actual demand and capacity of various components in a system. Selection of service requirements, its effect on plant design. Cost consideration. Equations of performance for plant equipment and electric service. Selection of units. Standby units, Number and sizes of units. Considerations for site selection for different types of plants; general considerations for different types of power plants-Big, medium and small, conventional and nuclear.

Selection of ideal supply voltage. Plant performance and operation characteristics. Performance characteristics. Efficiency. Heat rate. Incremental rate method. Station performance characteristics. Station incremental rate. Capacity scheduling. Base load and peak load. Load division steam and hydro stations. Bus systems, Importance of power control. Current limiting reactors. Different types of bus system lay out.

EEN 463 SWITCHGEAR AND PROTECTIVE RELAYS [3]

Circuit breakers; Speed of circuit breakers. Relays Voltage rating (high, medium, lower, low) of circuit breakers. Oil circuit breakers. Circuit breaker operating mechanism and control systems. Arc extinction. Recovery voltage. Devices to aid arc extinction in oil. Maintenance of oil circuit breakers, minimum oil circuit breakers, Air circuit breakers. Air blast circuit breakers, vacuum circuit breakers, SF6 circuit breakers. Ratings of power circuit breakers and selection of circuit breakers. Testing of circuit breakers. Protective Relays problem of high speed relaying of transmission lines. Overcurrent relays. Directional relays. Distance relays. Sequence and negative sequence relays. Ground fault relaying. Pilot relaying principles. Carrier pilot relaying. Apparatus protection; Circuits and relay setting. Generator motor protection; Transformer protection. Bus protection; Line protection.

EEN 464 SWITCHGEAR AND PROTECTIVE RELAYS PRACTICE [1.5]

Laboratory experiments based on EEN 463.

EEN 469 HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING [3]

High voltage supplies : AC Cascaded Transformers. Tesla coils : DC Valve rectifier Circuits. Cascaded rectifiers. Electrostatic generators: Van-de-Graff generators, Corona : Power loss calculations. Break down of solid, liquid and gaseous dielectrics. Insulation tests. Standard specifications.

Impulse generators, impulse shapes. Mathematical analysis and design consideration of impulse generators. Triggering of impulse generators. Measurement of high voltages. Transmission line design based on direct strokes, insulation coordination. Lightning arrestors and protector tubes.

EEN 470 HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING PRACTICE [1.5]

Laboratory experiments based on EEN 469

EEN 490 PRACTICUM [9]

This is designed for real life experience through internship for a semester in a relevant organization. An internship project report is required. The report is examined and graded. There is also an oral examination.

ENG 101 BASIC ENGLISH [4]

The course aims at developing adequate proficiency in listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing of English. The course includes fundamentals of English, reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension.

ENG 102 ENGLISH COMPREHENSION AND SPEAKING [3]

P: ENG 101. A course to provide solid foundation in English reading and listening, comprehension and speaking. The course emphasizes the practice of pronunciation, speed reading, effective listening, and study skills.

ENG 203 ADVANCED ENGLISH COMPOSITION [3]

P: ENG 101 and ENG 102. The course aims at building the ability of the students in correct writing, composition and presentation of English. The emphasis of the course is on correct and independent writing.

ENG 301 ENGLISH LITERATURE [3]

A brief survey of the English literature from medieval to modern period. World classics from each period are introduced.

ENV 101 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING [3]

This course introduces the fundamental of environmental sciences and engineering. The emphasis is given on environmental parameters and their standardization including health hazards.

ENV 102 ENVIRONMENT AND INDUSTRY [3]

This course includes industrial pollution and their remedial measures. Coverage includes classification of various industries according to their pollution level and intensity and suggests appropriate treatment plants for various industries. Municipal solid wastes, their treatment and recycling are also covered.

ENV 103 ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE [3]

This course covers the impacts of pesticides and fertilizers used in agriculture. The residual impacts are also covered and short-term and long-term effects are elaborated. Remedial measures are suggested for integrated and optimum use of fertilizers and pesticides and natural manures.

ENV 104 LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION [3]

This course covers all details of various laws, legislations and other legal frameworks for environment protection and their implementation strategies including environment policy and action plan. Implications of the laws in the society are also discussed.

ENV 201 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT [3]

This is a broad survey course to cover various issues related to environmental degradation in the modern day context. Topics include environmental problems in national & global contexts, environmental parameters, policy, EIA, health hazards, industrial pollution, conservation and public awareness.

ENV 341 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING-I [4]

Water supply engineering: water demands, water supply sources; ground water exploration; aquifer properties and ground water flow, well hydraulics, water well design, drilling, construction and maintenance. Surface water collection and transportation; head works; pumps and pumping machineries; water distribution system. Water quality requirements involving water treatment methods.

ENV 441 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING-II [3]

P: ENV 341. Plane sedimentation, sedimentation with coagulation, filtration, disinfection and miscellaneous water treatment methods, water distribution. Treatment of industrial water. Physical and biological treatment of sewerage. Sludge treatment. Disposal of waste and water pollution control. Low cost waste treatment and disposal of waste at unsewered areas. Rural water supply and sanitation program in Bangladesh. Introduction to air pollution and solid waste disposal.

ENV 442 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE [1.5]

Analysis and design of water supply distribution systems and sewerage systems. Physical tests of water and sewage based on theoretical course.