BS in Electrical Engineering (91–92 hours*)

Learning Outcomes

1. Fundamentals: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics (differential, integral, and multivariate calculus; linear algebra; complex variables; differential equations; discrete math; and probability), science (Newtonian mechanics; electricity and magnetism; and introductory chemistry), computer fundamentals (programming languages; computer organization; and software/hardware interfaces), and engineering science (signals and systems, electromagnetics, and electronic devices).
2. Experiments and data analysis: An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3. System design: An ability to design a system component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4. Teamwork: An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
5. Leadership: An understanding of principles of leadership and project management.
6. Engineering problems: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
7. Ethics: An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
8. Communication skills: An ability to communicate effectively.
9. Broad education: The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
10. Lifelong learning: A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
11. Contemporary issues: A knowledge of contemporary issues.
12. Techniques, skills, and tools: An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Program Requirements    |    View MAP

1. Complete the following prerequisite courses:
   MATH 112 : Calculus 1. (4:5:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MATH 112 : Calculus 1. (4:5:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 110 and 111 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Differential and integral calculus: limits; continuity; the derivative and applications; extrema; the definite integral; fundamental theorem of calculus; L'Hopital's rule.
   NOTE:	Honors also.
   
             : Honors Calculus 1.
   
   
   MATH 113 : Calculus 2. (4:5:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MATH 113 : Calculus 2. (4:5:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 112 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Techniques and applications of integration; sequences, series, convergence tests, power series; parametric equations; polar coordinates.
   NOTE:	Honors also.
   
   
   PHSCS 121 : Principles of Physics 1. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PHSCS 121 : Principles of Physics 1. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Calculus or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Newtonian mechanics. Weekly lab.
   
   
   PHSCS 220 : Principles of Physics 3. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PHSCS 220 : Principles of Physics 3. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Phscs 121 or equivalent; Math 113 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Electricity and magnetism. Weekly lab.
   
   
2. Complete the following:
   EC EN 124 : (EC En-C S) Introduction to Computing Systems. (3:3:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EC EN 124 : (EC En-C S) Introduction to Computing Systems. (3:3:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	C S 142 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	How a computer works, from hardware to high-level programming: logic circuits, computer instructions, assembly language, binary arithmetic, C programming, program translation, data structures, algorithm analysis.
   
   
   EC EN 191 : New Student Seminar. (.5:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EC EN 191 : New Student Seminar. (.5:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   DESCRIPTION:	Overview of electrical and computer engineering with group and individual design projects.
   
   
   EC EN 212 : Circuit Analysis and Laboratory. (5:4:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EC EN 212 : Circuit Analysis and Laboratory. (5:4:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Phscs 220 and Math 113 with an average grade of B or better, or clearance from department advisor.
   DESCRIPTION:	Analysis of electric circuits; sinusoidal-steady state, resonance, Bode plots, and balanced three-phase circuits. Includes labs.
   NOTE:	Fee.
   
   
   EC EN 224 : Fundamentals of Digital Systems. (3:3:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EC EN 224 : Fundamentals of Digital Systems. (3:3:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	CS-ECEn 124.
   DESCRIPTION:	Digital logic: theory, design, and implementation of combinational and sequential logic. Laboratory experience in construction of digital logic circuits.
   
   
   EC EN 313 : Electronic Circuit Design 1. (5:4:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EC EN 313 : Electronic Circuit Design 1. (5:4:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	EC En 212.
   DESCRIPTION:	Analysis and design of linear and nonlinear electronic circuit building blocks.
   
   
   EC EN 360 : Electromagnetic Fields and Waves. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EC EN 360 : Electromagnetic Fields and Waves. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 314, 334, EC En 212.
   DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to electric and magnetic field theory and development of Maxwell's equations.
   
   
   EC EN 362 : Transmission Line Fundamentals. (2:1:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EC EN 362 : Transmission Line Fundamentals. (2:1:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	EC En 212, Math 334.
   DESCRIPTION:	Transmission lines for high-speed digital systems.
   NOTE:	Lab included.
   
   
   EC EN 370 : (EC En - Math 431) Probability Theory. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EC EN 370 : (EC En - Math 431) Probability Theory. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 313.
   DESCRIPTION:	Axiomatic probability theory, conditional probability, discrete / continuous random variables, expectation, conditional expectation, moments, functions of random variables, multivariate distributions, laws of large numbers, central limit theorem.
   
   
   EC EN 380 : Signals and Systems. (5:4:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EC EN 380 : Signals and Systems. (5:4:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	ECEn 212, Math 334.
   DESCRIPTION:	Time and frequency domain analysis of discrete or continuous systems subjected to periodic or nonperiodic input signals.
   
   
   EC EN 391 : Junior Seminar. (.5:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EC EN 391 : Junior Seminar. (.5:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	EC En 212.
   DESCRIPTION:	Seminars and colloquia on current topics in electrical and computer engineering, as well as ethics, contemporary issues, and life-long learning.
   NOTE:	Attendance and some writing are required.
   
   
   EC EN 490 : Team Design Project. (4:2:6) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EC EN 490 : Team Design Project. (4:2:6) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Selected 400-level electrical and computer engineering courses, depending on the specific project.
   DESCRIPTION:	Culminating design experience based on skills learned in advanced technical courses. Students work in teams to plan, design, test, and demonstrate a major project.
   
   
3. Complete at least 19 hours from the following advanced technical program and technical electives:
   • Complete 16 hours from the following:
     EC EN 320 : Digital System Design. (3:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 320 : Digital System Design. (3:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	EC En 212, 224.
     DESCRIPTION:	Advanced digital design, including hardware description languages, electrical properties of digital circuits, synchronous and asynchronous circuits, computer arithmetic, and interfacing to external circuitry.
     
     
     EC EN 324 : Computer Systems. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 324 : Computer Systems. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
     PREREQUISITE:	EC En 224, C S 235.
     DESCRIPTION:	Machine-level representations of programs and data, processor architecture, program performance optimizaton, memory hierarchies, virtual memory, linking, exceptions.
     
     
     EC EN 425 : Real-Time Operating Systems. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 425 : Real-Time Operating Systems. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F
     PREREQUISITE:	EC En 324.
     DESCRIPTION:	Hardware/software interface, real-time kernel internals, implementation of high-level language constructs, issues in real-time application software development.
     
     
     EC EN 427 : Embedded Systems. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 427 : Embedded Systems. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F
     PREREQUISITE:	EC En 320, 324.
     DESCRIPTION:	Interfacing digital hardware components to an embedded system processor. Developing the hardware-software interface. Developing application software. Using C and assembly language in device-driver design, monitor-debugger, and real-time kernel. Lab.
     
     
     EC EN 443 : Communication and Power Circuits. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 443 : Communication and Power Circuits. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	W
     PREREQUISITE:	EC En 313, 317.
     DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, and phase modulation circuits. Modulators, mixers, detectors, and the phase-locked loop. Power amplifier stage and orcillator design.
     
     
     EC EN 445 : Introduction to Mixed-Signal VLSI. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 445 : Introduction to Mixed-Signal VLSI. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F
     PREREQUISITE:	ECEn 313.
     DESCRIPTION:	VLSI circuit design emphasizing mixed-signal circuits such as D/A and A/D converters, phase-locked loops, S/H circuits. Associated laboratory provides layout-design experience.
     
     
     EC EN 450 : Introduction to Semiconductor Devices. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 450 : Introduction to Semiconductor Devices. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	W
     PREREQUISITE:	ECEn 313, Phscs 281.
     DESCRIPTION:	Physics of electronic and optical solid state devices; includes semiconductor materials, bipolar and FET device physics and modeling, optical properties of semiconductors, and lasers.
     
     
     EC EN 451 : Introduction to Digital VLSI Circuits. (4:3:5) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 451 : Introduction to Digital VLSI Circuits. (4:3:5) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	W
     PREREQUISITE:	ECEn 313, 320.
     DESCRIPTION:	Design of very large-scale integrated circuits for digital systems. CAD tools used extensively to simulate the design and create and verify mask circuits.
     
     
     EC EN 452 : Experiments in Integrated Circuit Development. (1:0:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 452 : Experiments in Integrated Circuit Development. (1:0:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	W
     PREREQUISITE:	ECEn 450 or concurrent enrollment.
     DESCRIPTION:	Measurements of key silicon properties and fabrication of integrated circuits.
     
     
     EC EN 462 : Electromagnetic Radiation and Propagation. (2:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 462 : Electromagnetic Radiation and Propagation. (2:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F 1st block.
     PREREQUISITE:	ECEn 360.
     DESCRIPTION:	Electromagnetic and optical theory including guided wave theory, modes, propagation in materials, radiation analysis, antenna analysis, and aperture diffraction.
     
     
     EC EN 464 : Wireless Communication Circuits. (2:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 464 : Wireless Communication Circuits. (2:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F 2nd block.
     PREREQUISITE:	ECEn 462 or instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Analysis, design, and fabrication of RF/microwave passive circuit structures, amplifiers, oscillators, and mixers. System concepts, including stability, gain, and noise figure.
     
     
     EC EN 466 : Introduction to Optical Engineering. (2:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 466 : Introduction to Optical Engineering. (2:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F 2nd block.
     PREREQUISITE:	ECEn 462.
     DESCRIPTION:	Introduces principles and practices of optical engineering including optical communications system and components.
     
     
     EC EN 483 : (EC En-Me En 431) Design of Control Systems. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 483 : (EC En-Me En 431) Design of Control Systems. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F
     PREREQUISITE:	EC En 380 or Me En 335.
     DESCRIPTION:	Classical frequency response and time domain design of control systems. State-variable control and computer simulation of control systems.
     
     
     EC EN 485 : Introduction to Digital Communication Theory. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 485 : Introduction to Digital Communication Theory. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F
     PREREQUISITE:	ECEn 370, 380.
     DESCRIPTION:	Analysis and design of digital communications systems in AWGN: signal space concepts, modulation, matched filter and correlation detection, synchronization, performance. Computer-based design exercises.
     
     
     EC EN 487 : Introduction to Discrete-Time Signal Processing. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EC EN 487 : Introduction to Discrete-Time Signal Processing. (4:3:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	W
     PREREQUISITE:	ECEn 370, 380.
     DESCRIPTION:	Digital signal processing, fast Fourier transforms, digital filter design, spectrum analysis. Applications in speech processing, SONAR, communications, etc.
     
     
   • Complete remaining course hours selected from the following:
     1. Additional courses listed in item 3a above, or other 400-level electrical and computer engineering courses.
     2. 500-level electrical and computer engineering courses.
     3. Other engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science courses as specified or approved by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Preapproved courses include C S 236, 240, and Phscs 222.

4. Complete the following supporting courses:
   CHEM 105 : General College Chemistry. (4:5:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 105 : General College Chemistry. (4:5:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 110 (or equivalent) or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Atomic and molecular structure including bonding and periodic properties of the elements; reaction energetics, electrochemistry, acids and bases, inorganic and organic chemistry.
   NOTE:	Primarily for students in engineering and biological sciences. Three lectures and two recitation sections per week.
   
   
   Or
   CHEM 111 : Principles of Chemistry. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 111 : Principles of Chemistry. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 110 (or equivalent) or concurrent enrollment.
   RECOMMENDED:	High school chemistry, physics, and introductory calculus or concurrent enrollment in Math 112.
   DESCRIPTION:	Stoichiometry, kinetic-molecular theory, thermodynamics, states of matter, solutions and equilibria, electrochemistry, structure and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics.
   NOTE:	Tutorial included.
   
             : Honors Principles of Chemistry.
   
   
   
   
   C S 142 : Introduction to Computer Programming. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   C S 142 : Introduction to Computer Programming. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Knowledge of algebra.
   DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to object-oriented program design and development. Principles of algorithm formulation and implementation.
   
   
   C S 235 : Data Structures and Algorithms. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   C S 235 : Data Structures and Algorithms. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	C S 142.
   DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental data structures and algorithms of computer science; basic algorithm analysis; recursion; sorting and searching; lists, stacks, queues, trees, hashing; object-oriented data abstraction.
   
   
   
   
   ENGL 312 : Persuasive Writing. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 312 : Persuasive Writing. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su; Honors also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 150 or equivalent; junior or senior status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Expository and persuasive writing focusing on practical reasons for evaluating audiences, generating and structuring an argument, and making stylistic decisions. Library research paper.
   NOTE:	Carries GE Advanced Written and Oral Communication credit.
   
   
   Or
   ENGL 316 : Technical Communication. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ENGL 316 : Technical Communication. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su; Honors also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Engl 150 or equivalent; junior or senior status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Effective processes of written, oral, and visual technical communication, including collaborative processes. Writing for academic and professional audiences.
   NOTE:	Carries GE Advanced Written and Oral Communication credit.
   
   
   
   
   MATH 313 : Elementary Linear Algebra. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MATH 313 : Elementary Linear Algebra. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su; Honors also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 112 or 119.
   DESCRIPTION:	Linear systems, matrices, vectors and vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, inner product spaces, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.
   
   
   MATH 314 : Calculus of Several Variables. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MATH 314 : Calculus of Several Variables. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 113; 313 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Partial differentiation, the Jacobian matrix, and integral theorems of vector calculus.
   
   
   MATH 334 : Ordinary Differential Equations. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MATH 334 : Ordinary Differential Equations. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 113, 313.
   DESCRIPTION:	Methods and theory of ordinary differential equations.
   
   
   PHSCS 281 : Principles of Solid State Physics. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PHSCS 281 : Principles of Solid State Physics. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Phscs 121, 122.
   DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to physics of solids, including laboratory experience.
   NOTE:	For students in science, computer science, technology, and engineering.
   
   

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