Telecommunication engineers focus on specification, designing, building, testing and managing systems that transfer, store and manage information via optical fibers, radio frequency transmission or other transmission media.
The bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering at Kyambogo University has been the number one choice for the students intending to qualify as Telecommunication Engineers. The quality of teaching and research has been appreciated by many stake holders and there are so many graduates employed in telecommunication engineering companies in Uganda and abroad.
Program info
- Programme code: BTE
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Mode of study: 4 years day, evening and weekend
- Department: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Location: Kyambogo University Campus, Faculty of Engineering
Programme in Brief
Year 1: This year covers the foundations needed for a telecommunication engineering graduated including engineering mathematics, engineering drawing, mechanical technology, electronics, computer programming and data communication systems. In many of the modules, you will have hands on in laboratories and workshops learning through experience.
Year 2: This year covers advanced principles in Engineering mathematics, digital circuits, design of amplifiers, advanced computer programming, signals and systems, principles of radio and television engineering. You will have hands on experience in the various laboratories and workshops to supplement theory with practical.
Year 3: This year is dedicated to optical communications, antennas and wave propagation, signal processing, network security and control systems. You will also have the opportunity to work on an engineering project as a group.
Year 4: In this year, you will acquire advanced knowledge and principles in television and video engineering, transmission and switching systems, database development and administration, radar, sonar and navigation engineering principles, RF, Microwave and wireless systems. You will be able to work on a project as an individual in this final year.
You will also undergo industrial training during the recess terms at the end of first, second and third years. During industrial training, you will be attached to an industry and you will be able to relate the knowledge and skills obtained from the lecture rooms, laboratories and workshops to what happens in the field.
Admission to the Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications (BETE) shall be done in accordance with Kyambogo University procedures and regulations. In addition, a person qualifies for admission provided he/she satisfies minimum requirements of:-
a) At least two (2) Principal Passes in Physics and Mathematics obtained at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate Examinations (UACE) or its equivalent.
For purposes of computing entry points, the advanced level subjects shall carry the following weights:
i) Essential: Physics and Mathematics,
ii) Relevant: Chemistry, Economics, Technical Drawing
iii) Desirable: General Paper and Computer Studies.
iv) Others : Any other subject
b) At least a credit or second class lower or a Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering or any other in the field of Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized Institution or
c) At least a credit or second class lower of an Ordinary Diploma (or a Diploma) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Science Technology (Physics) from a recognized Institution or
d) A degree in Science disciplines that that includes Physics from a recognized Institution or
e) Having passed the mature age entry examination administered by the University
f) At least a credit or second class lower in other Diplomas or Certificates approved by the University to be equivalent to any of those stated in parts (a) to (d) above.
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS (BETE) PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
| First Year, Semester I (All core courses) | L | P | CH | CU | |
| TETE 1101 | Engineering Mathematics I | 60 | 00 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 1102 | Computer Technology and ICT | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 1103 | Circuit Theory | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 1104 | Applied Mechanics | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 1105 | Engineering Drawing I | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 1106 | Communication Skills for Engineers | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester I Load = 20 | |||||
| Recess Term | |||||
| TETE 1107 | Industrial Training I | 0 | 360 | 45 | 3 |
| Recess Term Load = 3 | |||||
| First Year, Semester II (All core courses) | |||||
| TETE 1201 | Engineering Mathematics II | 60 | 00 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 1202 | Computer Programming I | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 1203 | Engineering Drawing II | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 1204 | Electromagnetic fields | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 1205 | Physical Electronics | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 1206 | Measurements and Instrumentation | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester II Load = 22 | |||||
| First Year Total Credits = 45 | |||||
| Second Year, Semester I (All core courses) | |||||
| TETE 2101 | Engineering Mathematics III | 60 | 00 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 2102 | Network Theory | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 2103 | Amplifier Circuits | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 2104 | Digital circuits | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 2105 | Power Systems I | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 2106 | Energy Systems | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 2107 | Communication Services and Engineering | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester I Load = 24 | |||||
| Recess Term | |||||
| TETE 2108 | Industrial Training II | 0 | 360 | 45 | 3 |
| Recess Term Load = 3 | |||||
| Second Year, Semester II (All core courses) | |||||
| TETE 2201 | Engineering Mathematics IV | 60 | 00 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 2202 | Power Electronics | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 2203 | Computer Programming II | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 2204 | Data Communication | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 2205 | Engineering Control Systems I | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 2206 | Engineering Ethics and Human Rights | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester II Load = 20 | |||||
| Second Year Total Credits = 47 | |||||
| Third Year, Semester I (All core courses) | L | P | CH | CU | |
| Cores (5 Core Courses) | |||||
| TETE 3101 | Optical Communication Systems | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 3102 | Microcontrollers and Applications | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 3103 | Communication Theory | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 3104 | Radio and TV Engineering | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 3105 | Applied Electronics | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Electives (Select 2) | |||||
| TETE 3106 | Engineering Mathematics V | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 3107 | Electrical Energy Utilization | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 3109 | Telephone Systems | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 3110 | Electrical Workshop practice | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester I Load = 22 | |||||
| Recess Term | |||||
| TETE 3108 | Industrial Training III | 0 | 360 | 45 | 3 |
| Recess Term Load = 3 | |||||
| Third Year, Semester II | |||||
| Cores (5 Core Courses) | |||||
| TETE 3201 | Multimedia Networking | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 3202 | Engineering Control Systems II | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 3203 | Signal Processing | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 3204 | Antennas and Wave Propagation | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 3205 | Network Security | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Electives (Select 2) | |||||
| TETE 3206 | Engineering Mathematics VI | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 3207 | Science, Technology and the Environment | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 3208 | Lighting, Heating and Cooling Systems | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester II Load = 21 | |||||
| Third Year Total Credits = 46 | |||||
| Fourth Year, Semester I | |||||
| Cores (5 Core Courses) | |||||
| TETE 4101 | Final Year Project I | 15 | 30 | 30 | 2 |
| TETE 4102 | TV and Video Engineering | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 4103 | Transmission and Switching Systems | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 4104 | Mobile and Wireless Communication Systems | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 4105 | Database Development and Administration | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Electives (Select 2) | |||||
| TETE 4106 | Principles of Maintenance Engineering | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 4107 | Project Planning and Management | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 4108 | Entrepreneurship Skills | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester I Load = 20 | |||||
| Fourth Year, Semester II | |||||
| Cores (4 Core Courses) | |||||
| TETE 4201 | Final Year Project II | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 4202 | Maintenance of Telephone Systems | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 4203 | Communication Systems and Contracting | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| TETE 4204 | Satellite Communication Systems | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TETE 4205 | Microwave and Radar Systems | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| Semester II Load = 18 | |||||
| Fourth Year Total Credits = 38 | |||||