Overview

The Electrical Engineering & Renewable Energy (ELERE) program is designed to meet the needs of the Palestinian community by producing electrical engineers with expertise in renewable energy. Students will be trained to serve both the electrical power system and the growing renewable energy sector, focusing on their integration into conventional grids.

Electrical engineers with knowledge of renewable energy can address global issues such as energy resource sustainability, gas emissions, and environmental pollution. Therefore, skilled engineers in this field are increasingly in demand, and this program aims to fill that need.

The ELERE program is developed in line with the recommendations of leading international bodies in electrical engineering and renewable energy.

Vision

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy aims to cultivate engineers who are globally skilled, ethically principled, innovative, and dedicated to contributing to the service of society.

Mission

Preparing intellectual leaders in the fields of industry, government, and academia.
Training engineers with a comprehensive education in electrical engineering and renewable energy.
Providing students with the necessary concepts, tools, and skills.
Contributing to society through innovation in teaching and research.
Serving society by offering innovations.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The EE department has defined a set of program educational objectives that translate its mission into defined tasks. Within a few years of graduation, graduates of the Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy program are expected to:

Have successful professional careers in electrical engineering and renewable energy disciplines.
Develop and sustain innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to national and global challenges in relevant fields.
Exhibit professional, ethical, and collaborative leadership in the workplace and community.
Engage in continuous professional development through self-learning, certifications, and graduate studies.

Career of Graduates

This program offers for its graduates the following opportunities:

Electrical energy distribution companies
Municipalities and local councils
Renewable energy companies (including photovoltaic)
Energy consultancy and marketing firms
Research institutes in renewable energy (public, university, and private sectors)
Construction and contracting companies
Private businesses

Student Outcomes (SOs)

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy program will have an ability to:

SO1:

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

SO2:

An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

SO3:

An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

SO4:

An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

SO5:

An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

SO6:

An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

SO7:

An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Relationship of Student Outcomes to Program Educational Objectives (PEOs – SOs)

The mapping shows that the satisfaction of the Student Outcomes should foster the attainment of the Program Educational Objectives.

PEOs / SOs	SO1	SO2	SO3	SO4	SO5	SO6	SO7
PEO 1	✓	✓				✓	✓
PEO 2	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
PEO 3			✓	✓	✓
PEO 4			✓			✓	✓

Statistics

Number of regular students in the EERE department over the past years.

Level/ Year	2020/2021	2021/2022	2022/2023	2023/2024	2024/2025
Level 1	40	30	28	24	16
Level 2	71	56	35	18	29
Level 3	79	60	47	29	21
Level 4	39	73	51	42	30
Level 5	__	26	79	61	45

Number of graduates in the EERE department over the past years.

Year	2022/2023	2023/2024	2024/2025
Number of graduates	48	44	20

Collaborations

A Cooperation Agreement between the Arab American University (AAUP) and the Engineers Association.

This cooperation seeks to unify the efforts of both parties in implementing the "Jusoor" Initiative, aiming to enhance practical training for all Faculty of Engineering students and strengthen their readiness for the labor market.

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A Memorandum of Understanding between the Arab American University (AAUP) and Sara Investment Group Palestine - Sara Car Spare Parts & Car Maintenance.

This cooperation aims to train students in accordance with the Integrated Education approach, thereby enhancing the integration between academic and practical, and improving their professional competencies.

A Memorandum of Understanding between the Arab American University (AAUP) and Sara Investment Group Palestine - Sara Renewable Energy.

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