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ENGINEERING COURSES
CNE COURSE DESCRIPTION

COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS ENGINEERING

CNE 201 Electrical Circuit
Credits: 3 (3,1,0) Prerequisite: PHY 205, Math 113
This module is designed to provide students an introductory topics in the circuit variables &
elements, D.C and A.C circuits: network reduction, Ohm' Law, Kirchoff's Laws, sources & source
transformation, séries / parallel & delta/star combinations, Network theorems: superposition;
mesh & node analysis: Thevenin’s & Norton’s Equivalent circuits, Maximum power transfer,
inductors & capacitors, natural & step responses of first order RL & RC circuits.

CNE 221 Logic Gates Design
Credits: 4 (3,1,2) Prerequisite: CNE 201
This module enables students to understand concepts in binary numbers, number base
conversion, complements and codes, definition of Boolean Algebra, Boolean functions, digital
logic gates, integrated circuits, Karnaugh map methods, combinational logic circuits, sequential
logic circuits and Memory modules. Design and analysis of sequential logic circuits such as: Shift
Registers, Counters, Synchronous and Asynchronous Sequential Circuits, State Diagrams, State
Tables, Students will be able to develop, measure, and test different types of Sequential
Circuits using D-type, T-type and JK-type Flip-Flops.

CNE 211 Electronic Fundamentals
Credits: 4 (3,1,1) Prerequisite: CNE 211

This course covers the characteristics and applications of semiconductor devices and circuits. It
starts with explaining the basics of semiconductor physics required for understanding
electronic systems design. It introduces the fundamentals of various electronic devices
including diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), field effect transistors (FETs) and metal
oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET). It also emphasizes analysis and design of
different amplifier configurations of the aforementioned electronic devices.

CNE 261 Networking: Principles, Protocols, and Architecture
Credits: 4 (3, 1, 2) Prerequisite: CNE 101, STAT 101 ;

An Introduction course that outlines network architecture and protocols, layering, OSI and
TCP/IP models. Physical layer: transmission media, data encoding, Asynchronous and
synchronous transmission. Data link layer: error detection, flow control, error control. Packet
Switching: data-grams, virtual circuits, routing, congestion control, internetworking. Local area
networks, network layer and transport layer.