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ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
FONG MAK , Ph.D., Chairperson
FACULTY: Professors: Mehmet Cultu. Associate Professors: Fong Mak, Stephen T.
Frezza. Assistant Professors: Frank Bogacki , Aydin Yesildirek, Ramakrishnan
Sundaram. Lecturer: Kenneth G. Black. Retired Professors: Roy E. Voshall, Samuel L. Hazen.
Goals and Objectives
The Electrical & Computer Engineering Program is designed to
guide the student to achieve technical competency, effective communication and
leadership skills on projects, multi-disciplinary teams, and society. The aim is
to assure a sound preparation for adaptation in exciting, rapidly-changing areas
of technology and the passion for lifelong learning. A part of this preparation
is learning how to respond to ethical and public issues, including safety,
social, and environmental concerns.
To meet these goals, the ECE Program strongly integrates with
the Core of Discovery and emphasizes holistic student development in accord with
the mission of Gannon University. This includes an understanding of how
engineering solutions affect the wider society, the application of personal
values to daily and professional life, the development of skills necessary for
exercising informed literary and aesthetic judgments, and a development of an
appreciation of diverse cultures and societies.
Specific objectives for the ECE Program are the following:
- Sound foundation in general science and
applied mathematics.
- Sound foundation in electrical engineering
sciences and their application.
- Strong computer and software analysis & design
skills.
- Effective experimentation and problem solving
skills.
- Effective oral and written communication
skills.
- Effective use of computer-aided design &
analysis tools.
- Quality engineering design experience.
To achieve these goals, the ECE Program maintains a modern
curriculum, state-of-the-art laboratories & teaching techniques, a
well-qualified faculty, and a strong advising system.
Opportunities:
Electrical and Computer Engineering covers a wide variety of
areas:
- Computer and Digital Systems Engineering
- Telecommunications Systems Engineering
- Software & Embedded Systems Engineering
- Information Technology
- Power Generation and Distribution
- Power Electronics and Machine Drive/Control
- Electronic Design and Circuit Fabrication
- Control Systems Engineering
- Optical Engineering
In these challenging fields there are several areas where
engineers contribute:
- Research — Create and prove new ideas.
- Design & Development — Apply research & engineering techniques to the
solution of problems.
- Process & Quality Control — Apply analysis skills to improve product and
process effectiveness.
- Production — Apply knowledge to manage manufacturing.
- Marketing & Sales — Identify and fulfill the needs of customers and
markets.
- Service — Apply engineering skills to maintain products and serve customer
needs.
Facilities:
The department has laboratories for undergraduate education and research. These
include specific laboratories that support:
- power electronics and electric machines
- circuits
- electronics
- digital logic & microprocessors
- PC/Unix Computing
The Program:
Electrical Engineering students are required to take a total
of 134-137 credits (option dependent). This includes 32-35 credits of basic
science and math, 36 credits of The Core of Discovery composed of humanities and
social science, 63-67 credits of engineering courses. The breakdown of courses
in the categories are given in the course descriptions below.
This program leads to a Bachelors of Science degree in
Electrical Engineering. This degree is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology (ABET).
There are two technical options in Electrical and Computer
Engineering. They are: Electrical and Electronics Option and Computer and
Software Option. The freshmen year is the same for both options. Students should
select either option by the beginning of their sophomore year. The student can
switch options, but this may require additional coursework.
A five-year Electrical Engineering cooperative program is
available. The student must meet the same requirements as the four-year program,
plus spend a minimum of three semester equivalents in industry. In addition, a
five-year Electrical Engineering/MBA program is available. The student must meet
the same requirements as the four-year program plus four more semesters (2
summers) completing the MBA.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
ENG 101: Introduction to Engineering
Introduction to Engineering is intended to stimulate and enhance student’s
interest and their understanding of engineering. Various engineering disciplines
will be introduced. The cross-disciplinary nature of the engineering field and its
interaction with non-engineering disciplines will be discussed and demonstrated.
The design process and creative problem solving and systems approach to
engineering design will be presented. Evaluation criteria of economics,
environmental concerns, ethics, health and safety will be discussed. The
experimental component of this course is intended to review the foundation of
scientific experimentation and reporting and introduce various measurement
devices used in engineering. The importance of experience, observation and
analogies in problem solving will be emphasized. Various skills needed for
problem solving in engineering will be discussed and practiced throughout the
course. These skills include team skills, perspective of quantity and size,
communication skills (written, oral, and graphical) and basic computer skills.
3
credits
ECE 326: Automatic Control
See description in ECE section
3 credits
ENG 327: Automatic Control Laboratory
Three hours per week to accompany the course material of Automatic Control.
Engr. Design
Prerequisite: ECE 326 or ME 326
1 credit
ENG 364: Engineering Economics
Basic elements and methods of economy as applied to engineering, elements of
economy, cash flow diagrams, economy factors and their use, depreciation and
depletion, present worth and cost, benefit/cost ratio, service life, replacement
and retirement analysis.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and junior standing
3 credits
ECE 140: Digital Logic Design
This course introduces fundamental design concept and process on digital logic.
Boolean algebra and logic gate operations are first discussed. Followed by the
combinational network design and sequential network concept and design. The use
of a contemporary software tool in aid of circuit design is an integral part of
the course.
Engr Science (2 credits) & Engr Design (1 credit)
3 credits
ECE 141: Digital Logic Design Laboratory
This laboratory course is to be taken concurrently with ECE140. The laboratory
provides hands-on experience with logic design and includes the applications of
Boolean Algebra, Karnaugh Maps, decoders, multiplexers, and flip-flops. Topics
also include combinational network design and sequential network design. The use
of contemporary software tools in support of circuit design is an integral part
of the laboratory.
Co-requisite: ECE 140
Engr. Design
1 credit
ECE 228: Circuits I
This course introduces the basic passive components (R, L, C) and their terminal
voltage and current characteristics. Basic circuit concepts are established such
as Kirchoff’s laws, linearity/superposition/Thevenin & Norton equivalents and
the max power theorems. The analysis of DC and transient circuits including
dependent and independent sources are considered along with OrCad PSpice tool
for solutions and verification of problems. AC circuits are also studied.
Prerequisite: MATH 140 or permission of Chair.
Engr. Science
3 credits
ECE 229: Circuits Laboratory
This laboratory course is to be taken concurrently with ECE228. The laboratory
provides hands-on experience with DC and AC circuits that includes the
applications of Kirchhoff’s laws, superposition, Thevenin and Norton equivalent
circuits. Topics also include operational amplifier circuits and phasor
diagrams. The use of a contemporary software tool in aid of circuit design is an
integral part of the laboratory.
Co-requisite: ECE 228
Engr. Science
1 credit
ECE 231: Introduction to Electrical Engineering
This is a basic course that covers general introduction to circuit theory,
electronic circuits, and electric machines. This course cannot be taken for
credit by Electrical and Computer Engineering students.
Prerequisite: PHYS 214
Engr. Science
3 credits
ECE 232: Introduction to Electrical Engineering Laboratory
This laboratory course is to be taken concurrently with ECE231. The laboratory
provides hands-on experience with DC and AC circuits that includes the
applications of Kirchhoff’s laws, superposition and Thevenin equivalent
circuits. Topics also include operational amplifier circuits, phasor diagrams
and electric machines. The use of a contemporary software tool in support of
circuit analysis is an integral part of the laboratory.
Co-requisite: ECE 231
Engr. Science
1 credit
ECE 240: Circuits II
This course first introduces the AC circuits and three phase circuits analysis.
Power concepts are introduced as pertaining to single phase and three-phase
circuit applications. Frequency response characteristics of RLC circuits are
studied. The Fourier Series representation of a periodic signal is also studied.
Frequency domain tools such as Laplace Transform and Fourier Transform are
taught and employed in circuit analysis. PSPICE is implemented for solving
homework assignments.
Prerequisite: ECE 228 and 229
Engr. Science
3 credits
ECE 241: Circuits II Lab
This laboratory course is to be taken concurrently with ECE240. The laboratory
provides hands-on experience with AC circuits that includes the transient
analysis and frequency response applications of first and second order circuits.
Topics also include Butterworth filter design for frequency response
application. The use of a contemporary software tool in aid of circuit design is
an integral part of the laboratory.
Co-requisite: ECE 240
Engr. Science
1 credit
ECE 243: Instrumentation and Measurement
Develop measurement techniques and understanding measurement and instrumentation
limitations. Sensor and transducer characteristics and applications. Interface
and design of basic electro-mechanical and data acquisition systems.
Co-requisite: ECE 228.
Engr. Science
2 credits
ECE 244: Instrumentation and Measurement Laboratory
Three hours laboratory per week is integrated closely with ECE 243. Must be
taken concurrently.
Co-requisite: ECE 243
Engr. Science
1 credit
ECE 321: Electronics I
This course focuses on diode, transistor (BJT and FET) and operational amplifier
systems and the design process. General design aspects are considered from a top
down approach and thus sub-system design and analysis naturally follow. The
devices’ “I-V” characteristic present various techniques in establishing a DC
operation point, large signal and small signal variations. All devices are
considered as system components. The use of a contemporary software tool in
support of circuit design is an integral part of the course.
Prerequisites: ECE 228 and 229
Engr. Science (2 credits) & Engr. Design (1 credit)
3 credits
ECE 322: Electronics I Lab
This lab is to accompany and complement Electronics I and taken concurrently
with it.
Co-requisite: ECE 321
Engr. Design
1 credit
ECE 324: Electric Machines
This course introduces first the fundamental principles of transformer, which
leads into the energy conversion principle and the operational principles of
electric machines. Three classes of machines, that is, Synchronous machine,
Induction machine, and DC machine are discussed.
Prerequisites: ECE 240, ECE 335
Engr. Science
3 credits
ECE 325: Electric Machines Laboratory
Three hours per week to follow Electric Machines.
Prerequisite: ECE 324
Engr. Science
1 credit
ECE 326: Automatic Control
An introduction to dynamic systems with emphasis on feedback control.
Representation of control components in various engineering systems. Steady
state and transient specification and stability characteristics to design
interdisciplinary engineering systems.
Prerequisite: ECE 330 or MATH 307 or permission of chair
Engr. Science (2 credits) & Engr. Design (1 credit)
3 credits
ECE 330: Signals and Systems
Signals and linear systems in continuous time and discrete time are studied.
Both Time Domain solution methods and Frequency Domain solutions (Laplace
Transform and Z Transform) are covered. Fourier Series, Fourier Transform and
sampling theory are also studied.
Prerequisites: ECE 228 and MATH 141
Engr. Science
3 credits
ECE 333: Electronics II
This course focuses on the application and the design process involving diodes,
transistors (BJT and FET) and operational amplifier systems. Topics include
wave-shaping circuits, IC amplifiers, Oscillators, and active filters design.
General design aspects are considered from a top down approach and thus
sub-system design and analysis naturally follow. The use of a contemporary
software tool in aid of circuit design is an integral part of the course.
Prerequisites: ECE 321 and 322
Engr. Science (1 credit) & Engr. Design (1 credit)
2 credits
ECE 334: Electronics II Laboratory
This lab is to accompany and complement Electronics II and taken concurrently
with it.
Co-requisite: ECE 333
Engr. Design
1 credit
ECE 335: Electromagnetic Fields
This course emphasizes the fundamental principles of electric and magnetic
fields with applications to transmission lines and wave propagation. Brief
introduction to vector analysis is given followed by providing a precise but
thorough introduction to Maxwell’s equations. Waves in space and their
interaction with media are discussed with analogies to wave behavior on
transmission lines.
Prerequisites: MATH 242 and ECE 240
Engr. Science
3 credits
ECE 336: Solid State Material and Devices
Crystal properties and growth in semiconductors, atomic and electron properties,
energy bands and charge carriers in semiconductors, junctions, p-n junction
diodes, BJTs and FETs, ICs and semiconductors. Fabrication of junctions and
diodes.
Prerequisites: CHEM 111 and MATH 307
Engr. Science
3 credits
ECE 337: Computer Architecture
Understanding of computer interactions between hardware and software.
Von-Neumann and Harvard architectures. Hardware, software and system performance
measures. MIPS instruction-set architecture. Understanding of computer
instructions and assembly language programming. Computer arithmetic. Processor
control and data manipulation. Memory hierarchy and performance. I/O subsystems.
Advanced Topics.
Prerequisites: CIS 214 and either MATH 123 or ECE 140
Engr. Science
3 credits
ECE 342: Microprocessors
This course is designed to give students a basic background in hardware and
software aspects of microprocessors. Contents of the course include: a
microprocessor architecture, addressing modes, instruction set, assembly
language, I/O interrupt handling, mixed C/Assembly programming, finite state
machine design, basic peripheral interface timers, UART, ADC and DAC.
Microcontroller configuration. Schematic entry and basic PCB design.
Prerequisites: ECE 140/141 and CIS 214, or ECE 337
Co-requisites: ECE 343
Engr. Science (1 credit) & Engr Design (1 credit)
2 credits
ECE 343: Microprocessors Laboratory
This lab is to accompany and complement Microprocessors and taken concurrently
with it.
Co-requisite: ECE 342
Engr. Design
1 credit
ECE 345: Advanced Digital Design
Advanced topics in top-down digital design are introduced. Encoding and error
detection concepts, circuit aspects of logic devices, families, and interfaces
are studied. CAD tools including schematic capture, VHDL hardware description
languages, state machine design entry tools are used. Mentor Graphics integrated
design and development environment will be used through the course.
Prerequisite: ECE 140
Engr. Science (1 credit) & Engr Design (1 credit)
2 credits
ECE 346: Advanced Digital Design Laboratory
This lab is to accompany and complement Advanced Digital Design and taken
concurrently with it.
Co-requisite: ECE 345
Engr. Design
1 credit
ECE 347: Embedded Systems Design
Concept to delivery microprocessor-based design flow, CPU architectures,
instruction sets, interrupts, ADC, DAC, UART, hardware/software design,
simulation, debugging and testing, serial data communication, interfacing
keypad, mouse, LCD, motor drivers, schematic capture, PCB placement and layout,
CAD based simulation, design, and testing.
Prerequisites: ECE 342 and ECE 140
Co-requisite: ECE 348
Engr. Design
2 credits
ECE 348: Embedded Systems Design Laboratory
Laboratory to be taken concurrently with ECE 347.
Co-requisite: ECE 347
Engr. Design
1 credit
ECE 351: Optical Devices and Systems
Basics required to apply optical principles in modern technology. Wave
propagation and characteristics in isotropic/anisotroptic materials and
inferfaces. Lens systems using a transfer function approach. Laser resonant
cavities. Optical devices and characteristics. Modulation techniques to
reinforce basic communication concepts. Design and analysis of optical
subsystems/systems.
Prerequisites: ECE 333 and ECE 335
Engr. Science (2 credits) & Engr. Design (1 credit)
3 credits
ECE 357: Senior Design
Discussion of design fundamentals. Application of design principles to a design
problem. Determination of a complete problem definition/specification.
Development of a conceptual and then a preliminary design with alternatives.
Establish a schedule and tentative test plan. Discuss ethics and ethical
standards and consider impact on engineering decisions (examples considered).
Present design at a formal design review to colleagues at terms end.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of the chair.
Engr. Design
3 credits
ECE 358: Senior Design Laboratory and Seminar
Prototype construction based upon design specification of ECE 357. Test plan
developed and implemented on the prototype. Alternative considerations, risk
management and possible design changes following initial prototype results. The
outcome will include a complete design document and a final presentation.
Student teams will present their final prototypes to a review committee
including peers, faculty and/or invited industrial guests.
Prerequisite: ECE 357
Engr. Design
3 credits
ECE 363: Power System Engineering I
Models for elements of power system are studied. Per unit values and per unit
system are discussed. Power flow studies are investigated. Gauss Seidel, Newton
Raphson, and Decoupled lead flow are studied. Balanced faults are discussed.
Prerequisite: ECE 324
Engr. Science
3 credits
ECE 366: Power System Engineering II
Symmetrical components are studied. Power System under fault conditions is
analyzed using symmetrical components. Economic operations of power systems are
studied. Problem of power systems stability is discussed. Analysis of two
machine system is performed using equal area criterion. Multi-machine stability
is discussed.
Prerequisite: ECE 363
Engr. Science (1 credit) & Engr. Design (2 credits)
3 credits
ECE 394 VHDL Design
This is an introductory course for the VHDL hardware description language
targeting the programmable logic and ASIC design. The usage of the language in
representation, simulation, verification and synthesis areas is studied with
extensive lab assignments. Essential syntax and semantics of the VHDL language
including design entity, architectural bodies, concurrent and sequential
statements, processes, data types, packages, configurations, register transfer
level design are among the covered topics.
Prerequisite: ECE 345
3 credits
ECE 390-399: Special Topics in Electrical Engineering
Special courses developed from student interest in all areas of electrical
engineering. Brief description of current content to be announced in schedule of
classes.
Prerequisite: Permission of the chair. May be taken more than once.
3 credits
ECE 400: Professional Seminar
Focuses on issues facing electrical, computer and software engineering
professionals. Includes trends in the field, job prospects, political issues,
team and workplace behavior, project leadership as well as reviews of speaking,
listening, reading and writing skills.
Prerequisite: Theology/Philosophy Series III,
Co-requisite: ECE 357
1 credit
ECE 421: VLSI Design
Focuses on the theory, design, implementation, and testing of Very Large Scale
Integrated (VLSI) Circuits and associated technologies. Primarily focuses on
CMOS technologies and their implementation. Includes a review of CMOS circuits &
theory, overview of MOS fabrication technology, circuit characterizations and
performance estimation, electrical & physical design of logic gates, clocking
strategies, I/O structures, system design and test methods, design synthesis,
and advanced topics.
Prerequisites: ECE 321, ECE 337, ECE 345
Co-requisite: ECE 422
2 credits
ECE 422: VLSI Design Lab
Computer laboratory to accompany ECE 421 (must be taken concurrently).
Co-requisite: ECE 421
1 credit
ECE 437: Advanced Computer Architecture
Focuses on the design and implementation of the instruction-set architecture.
Performance measures, ALU design, data and control path design, evolving into
custom high performance processor design using VHDL, pipelining, memory
hierarchy design, cache memory and advanced topics.
Prerequisites: ECE 337 and ECE 394
Engr. Science (1 credit) & Engr Design (2 credits)
3 credits
ECE 456: R F Circuit Design
Unifies concepts from circuits, electronics, communications and electromagnetic
field theory. Applies concepts to subsystem radio frequency design: Filtered
amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, filters, power amps, transmission lines, and
digital processing. Design of systems using discrete elements and integrated
elements considered. New chip technology presented in the lab for high
technology communication system application.
Prerequisites: ECE 330, ECE 333, ECE 335
Engr. Science (1 credit) & Engr. Design (2 credits)
3 credits
ECE 465: Power Electronics
This course introduces the basic concepts of various topologies ( AC-DC, DC-DC,
DC-AC, AC-AC) of power converters. The fundamental principles of switching
components are discussed first prior to introduction of the design and
application of the converters. Emphasis is on the design issues associated with
the converters and the computer techniques (OrCAD) used for the performance
evaluation and analysis. Experiments are part of the course.
Prerequisites: ECE 333 or ECE 324
Engr. Science (1 credit) & Engr. Design (2 credits)
3 credits
ECE 471: Control of Electrical Machines
This course introduces the concept on the control of electric machines (DC and
AC). Emphasis is placed on fundamentals, and conventional methods of speed
control of electric machines. Control strategies using power semiconductors for
DC motor drives, induction motor drives, synchronous motor drives, and brushless
dc and ac motors are discussed.
Prerequisite: ECE 324
3 credits
ECE 483: Communication Theory
This course emphasizes Fourier series/transform and FFT, frequency shifting
concepts ideally and in reality. Analog modulation techniques and technology
including digital enhancement techniques (Amplitude, sideband and frequency
modulation), digital modulation (PAM, PWM, PPM, PCM) and sampling theory. Noise
considerations in determining signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Multiplexing and
examples of available communication systems.
Prerequisite: ECE 330
Engr. Science (2 credits) & Engr. Design (1 credit)
3 credits
ECE 495: Digital Control
This course deals with the control of dynamic systems by employing classical and
modern control tools incorporating a digital computer in the control loop. It
provides the background needed for those practicing engineers, who have studied
the concepts of continuous-time control, to enhance their knowledge in the area
of digital control system. Topics of discussion are state-space and transfer
function representations, Z-transform, digital control system design, filters
design, state-space approach to control system design, linearization, stability,
system identification, and adaptive control.
Prerequisite: ECE 326
Engr. Science (2 credits) & Engr. Design (1 credit)
3 credits
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Electrical and Electronics Option of ECE Curriculum
(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits)
| FRESHMAN |
| First Semester | |
Second Semester |
| 3 | College Composition/LENG 111 |
| 3 | Sacred Scripture/LTHE 121 |
| 3 | Intro to Computing/CIS 190 |
| 3 | Calculus I/MATH 140 |
| 3 | Intro to Engineering/ENG101 |
| 3 | Hist of West & World/LHST 111 |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| 18 | Credits |
|
|
| 3 | Critical Analysis & Comp/LENG 112 |
| 2 | Intro to Programming/CIS 214 |
| 1 | Intro to Programming Lab/CIS 215 |
| 3 | Calculus II/MATH 141 |
| 3 | Digital Logic Design/ECE 140 |
| 1 | Digital Logic Design Lab/ECE 141 |
| 3 | Circuits I/ECE 228 |
| 1 | Circuits I Lab/ECE 229 |
| 17 | Credits |
|
| |
| SOPHOMORE |
| First Semester | |
Second Semester |
| 3 | Inv to Philosophy/LPHI 231 |
| 3 | Calculus III/MATH 242 |
| 3 | Numerical Analysis/MTH 314 |
| 3 | Physics III/PHYS 111 |
| 3 | Circuits II/ECE 240 |
| 1 | Circuits II Lab/ECE 241 |
| | |
| 16 | Credits |
|
|
| 3 | Signals and Systems/ECE 330 |
| 3 | Electronics I/ECE 321 |
| 1 | Electronics I Lab/ECE 322 |
| 3 | Theology II Series/LTHE 223 |
| 3 | Computer Architecture/ECE 337 |
| 3 | Calculus IV/MATH 243 |
| 1 | Physics III Lab/PHYS 112 |
| 17 | Credits |
|
| |
| JUNIOR |
| First Semester | |
Second Semester |
| 3 | Social Studies |
| 3 | Adv Engineering Math/MATH 307 |
| 3 | Electronics II & Lab/ECE 333 |
| 3 | Statistics/MATH 312 |
| 3 | Electromagnetic Fields/ECE 335 |
| 3 | Philosophy II Series/LPHI 233 |
| | |
| | |
| 18 | Credits |
|
|
| 3 | Theo/Phil III Series/LTHE 227 orLPHI 237 |
| 3 | Physics IV/PHYS 212 |
| 3 | Literature Series/LENG 240 |
| 3 | Power Electronics/ECE 465 |
| 3 | Automatic Control/ENG 326 |
| 3 | Electric Machines/ECE 324 |
| | |
| 18 | Credits |
|
| |
| SENIOR |
| First Semester | |
Second Semester |
| 3 | Senior Design I/ECE 357 |
| 3 | Chemistry/CHEM 111 |
| 1 | Chemistry Lab/CHEM 112 |
| 3 | Math/Science or Technical Elective |
| 3 | Technical Elective* |
| 1 | Automatic Control Lab/ENG 327 |
| 1 | Electric Machines Lab/ECE 325 |
| 1 | Professional Seminar/ECE 400 |
| | |
| 16 | Credits |
|
|
| 3 | Senior Design II/ECE 358 |
| 3 | Intro to Thermal Science/ME 212 |
| 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Fine Arts Series/LFIN 250/253 |
| 3 | Technical Elective* |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| 15 | Credits |
|
| |
Computer and Software Option of ECE Curriculum
(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits)
| FRESHMAN |
| First Semester | |
Second Semester |
| 3 | College Composition/LENG 111 |
| 3 | Sacred Scripture/LTHE 121 |
| 3 | Intro to Computing/CIS 190 |
| 3 | Calculus I/MATH 140 |
| 3 | Intro to Engineering/ENG 101 |
| 3 | Hist of West & World/LHST 111 |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| 18 | Credits |
|
|
| 3 | Critical Analysis & Comp/LENG 112 |
| 2 | Intro to Programming/CIS 214 |
| 1 | Intro to Programming Lab/CIS 215 |
| 3 | Calculus II/MATH 141 |
| 3 | Digital Logic Design/ECE 140 |
| 1 | Digital Logic Design Lab/ECE 141 |
| 3 | Circuits I/ECE 228 |
| 1 | Circuits I Lab/ECE 229 |
| | |
| 17 | Credits |
|
| |
| SOPHOMORE |
| First Semester | |
Second Semester |
| 3 | Intro to Networking/CIS 290 |
| 2 | Microprocessors/ ECE 342 |
| 1 | Microprocessors Lab/ECE 343 |
| 3 | Calculus III/MATH 242 |
| 3 | Prob Solving OOP/CIS 216 |
| 3 | Invitation to Philosophy/LPHI 231 |
| 3 | Numerical Analysis/MATH 314 |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| 18 | Credits |
|
|
| 3 | Theology II Series/LTHE 223 |
| 3 | Computer Architecture/ECE 337 |
| 3 | Electronics I/ECE 321 |
| 1 | Electronics I Lab/ECE 322 |
| 3 | Calculus IV/MATH 243 |
| CE Emphasis (*) or SE Emphasis (**) |
| 3 | Signals & Systems/ ECE 330 * |
| 3 | Adv Object-Oriented Prog/CIS 285** |
| | |
| 19 | Credits |
|
| |
| JUNIOR |
| First Semester | |
Second Semester |
| 3 | Philosophy II Series/LPHI 233 |
| 3 | Statistics/MATH 312 |
| 3 | Operating Systems/CIS 330 |
| 2 | Advanced Digital Design/ECE 345 |
| 1 | Advanced Digital Design Lab/ECE 346 |
| 3 | Physics III/PHYS 111 |
| 3 | Software Design & Test/CIS 310 |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| 18 | Credits |
|
| |
|
|
| 3 | Theology/Phil III Series/LTHE 227 or LPHI 231 |
| 3 | Linear Algebra/MATH 252 |
| 3 | Physics IV/PHYS 212 |
| 2 | Embedded Systems Design/ECE 347 |
| 1 | Embedded Sys Design Lab/ECE 348 |
| CE Emphasis (*) or SE Emphasis (**) |
| 3 | Adv Computer Architecture/ECE 437* |
| 2 | VLSI Design/ECE 421* |
| 1 | VLSI Design Lab/ECE 422* |
| 3 | Software Engineering/CIS 315** |
| 3 | Signals and Systems/ECE 330** |
| 24 | Credits |
|
| |
| SENIOR |
| First Semester | |
Second Semester |
| 3 | Senior Design I/ECE 357 |
| 3 | Technical Elective 1 |
| 3 | Social Studies |
| 3 | Literature Series/LENG 240 |
| 3 | General Chemistry I/CHEM 111 |
| 1 | Gen Chemistry I Lab/CHEM 112 |
| 1 | Professional Seminar/ECE 400 |
| 17 | Credits |
|
|
| 3 | Senior Design II/ECE 358 |
| 3 | Technical Elective 2 |
| 3 | Free Elective |
| 1 | Physics III Lab/PHYS 112 |
| 3 | Fine Arts Series/LFIN 250 |
| | |
| | |
| 13 | Credits |
|
| |
++Technical Electives
Technical electives are
specialized courses intended to allow students to focus the breadth or depth of
their degree program. Students should plan for these courses well in advance (at
least a year) to ensure that the course(s) they are interested in will be
offered in the sequence in which they can enroll. Students should plan their
course sequence in order to have the appropriate pre-requisites. In all
cases, students should select these courses in consultation with their academic
advisor.
Students in all ECE degree options are required to take two
technical electives. The following table indicates which courses are
pre-approved technical electives for which degree option. A ‘*’ indicates that
the course is approved as a technical elective.
| Elective Courses |
Electrical & Electronics |
Computer & Software |
| ECE 326 Automatic Lab |
|
* |
| ECE 240/241 Circuits II & Lab |
|
* |
| ECE 243/244 Instrumentation and Measurements &
Lab |
* |
* |
| ECE 324 Electric Machines |
|
* |
| ECE 333/334 Electronics II & Lab |
|
* |
| ECE 335 Electromagnetic Fields |
|
* |
| ECE 336 Solid State Material and Devices |
* |
* |
| ECE 337 Computer Architecture |
* |
|
| ECE 345/346 Advanced Digital Design & Lab |
* |
|
| ECE 347/348 Embedded Systems Design & Lab |
* |
|
| ECE 351 Optical Devices and Systems |
* |
* |
| ECE 363 Power System Engineering I |
* |
* |
| ECE 366 Power System Engineering II |
* |
* |
| ECE 394 VHDL |
* |
* |
| ECE 390-399 Special Topics in Electrical
Engineering |
* |
* |
| ECE 421/422 VLSI Design & Lab |
* |
* |
| ECE 437 Advanced Computer Architecture |
* |
* |
| ECE 456 R F Circuit Design |
* |
* |
| ECE 465 Power Electronics |
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* |
| ECE 471 Control of Electric Machines |
* |
* |
| ECE 483 Communication Theory |
* |
* |
| ECE 495 Digital Control |
* |
* |
| Other ECE 3xx or ECE 4xx Course, with advisor
approval |
* |
* |
| CIS 3xx or CIS 4xx Course, with advisor approval |
* |
* |
Five Year Program - Electrical Engineering/MBA
The School of Engineering and Computer Science in cooperation
with the Dahlkemper School of Business offers a special program for qualified
undergraduates leading to a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Degree
and a Master of Business Administration Degree. The program may be completed in
five years of full time study (includes three summers).
The first three years of the 5 year Electrical
Engineering/MBA option is identical to the Electrical Engineering course of
study.
SUMMER
|
| | 3 | Management Concepts |
| 3 | Statistical Analysis |
| 3 | Financial Accounting |
The Senior year is identical to other Electrical Engineering
options.
Waive
|
| | GMBA 500 | Computer Workshop |
| GMBA 521 | Quantitative Techniques |
| GMBA 561 | Fundamentals of Financial Management |
FIFTH YEAR
|
| | Summer | MBA Courses |
| Fall | MBA Courses |
| Spring | MBA Courses |
| Summer | MBA Courses |
Electrical Engineering Co-Op Curriculum
| PLAN A |
| Year 1 | Fall 1 |
| Year 2 | Fall 2 |
| Year 3 | Fall 3 |
| Year 4 | 4 month WP |
| Year 5 | Fall 4 |
|
|
| Spring 1 | Summer Vacation |
| Spring 2 | 4 month WP* |
| 4 month WP | Summer** |
| Spring 3 | 4 month WP |
| Spring 4 | |
|
| |
| PLAN B |
| Year 1 | Fall 1 |
| Year 2 | Fall 2 |
| Year 3 | 4 month WP |
| Year 4 | Fall 3 |
| Year 5 | Fall 4 |
|
|
| Spring 1 | Summer Vacation |
| 4 month WP | Summer** |
| Spring 2 | 4 month WP |
| Spring 3 | 4 month WP |
| Spring 4 | |
|
| |
| PLAN C |
| Year 1 | Fall 1 |
| Year 2 | Fall 2 |
| Year 3 | Fall 3 |
| Year 4 | Fall 4 |
| Year 5 | 4 month WP |
|
|
| Spring 1 | Summer Vacation |
| Spring 2 | 4 month WP |
| Spring 3 | 4 month WP |
| 4 month WP | Summer** |
| Spring 4 | |
|
| |
*Work Period
**Core of Discovery Courses
Notes:
(1) Fall and Spring follow the regular engineering schedule.
(2) For maximum financial aid, 12 credits of Core of
Discovery Courses should be taken during the 4 month summer session listed.
(3) One credit Co-Op seminar (ME 296, ECE 296) is to be taken
during the Spring Semester of freshman year.
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