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Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Richard L. Frost, Chair
459 CB, PO Box 24099, (801) 378-4012
College of Engineering and Technology Advisement Center
264 CB, PO Box 24101, (801) 378-4325
The degree programs in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering carry special enrollment limitations. Please see the college advisement center for specific details.
Electrical and computer engineers study phenomena, devices, and systems for information processing, communication, and systems control. These studies, grounded primarily in physics and mathematics, have enabled engineers to develop the innovative new technologies for information acquisition, processing, storage, and communication that have made possible our contemporary Age of Information.
Electrical and computer engineers are among the most actively recruited students graduating from a four-year program. Baccalaureate engineers typically start their careers as members of project teams with one or more of the following responsibilities: designing digital, analog, or opto-electronic circuits; creating or testing application-specific software; testing components or systems; or providing technical support for sales. Later on many engineers find themselves pursuing managerial careers, starting their own companies, or even managing entrepreneurial funds. Top graduates are also well received by medical schools, law schools, and professional and management programs.
To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements; (2) university requirements; and (3) major requirements.
Please see your college advisement center for information about general education courses you should take to dovetail with your major program.
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Precollege Math (zero to one course)
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03.0 hours |
| First-Year Writing (one course) | 3.0 |
| Advanced Writing (one to four courses) | 38.0 |
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Advanced Languages/Math/Music
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320.0 |
| Biological Science (one to two courses) | 36.0 |
| Physical Science (one to two courses) | 37.0 |
| American Heritage (one to two courses) | 36.0 |
| Wellness (one to three courses) | 1.53.0 |
| Civilization (two courses) | 6.0 |
| Arts and Letters (one course) | 3.0 |
| Natural Sciences (one course) | 34.0 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) | 3.0 |
Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.
Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.
| Religion | 14.0 |
| Upper-division hours | 40.0 |
| Residency | 30.0 |
| Total hours | 128.0 |
Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.
Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.
Complete the major requirements listed for one of the folowing undergraduate degree programs.
| BS | Computer Engineering |
| BS | Electrical Engineering |
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Emphasis (optional):
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| MS | Electrical Engineering |
| PhD | Electrical Engineering |
Preprofessional Program. All students who declare electrical and computer engineering as a major will be designated preprofessional until an application for acceptance to the professional program (available at the college advisement center, 264 CB) has been considered and approved by the department's professional admissions committee. Preprofessional students are not allowed to enroll in electrical and computer engineering technical courses numbered 300 or above.
Academic Standards and Continuance. Proficiency in electrical and computer engineering requires dedication and certain natural abilities. It is the expectation of the department that all students accepted to the professional program have already demonstrated these qualities and will possess the abilities to successfully complete the program. Progress will be measured against professional standards.
Professional Registration. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department provides the option for graduates to become registered professional engineers. General qualifications for becoming registered are explained in the College of Engineering and Technology section of this catalog. This status is vital to engineering practice in the public sector and to much consulting work. The basic electrical and computer engineering program outlined in this department prepares graduates to successfully complete the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. Students who wish to become registered as professional engineers are advised to discuss this matter with an advisor from the department soon after admission to the professional program.
Note: Although ECEn 191 is not required before application for professional status, take it as early as possible.
Note: The optional math sequence is recommended for honors students and those seeking an advanced degree or a minor in mathematics.
Note: Contact the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department for current information about added and/or deleted courses, as well as information about when courses are offered.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
Note: Although ECEn 191 is not required before application for professional status, take it as early as possible.
Note: The optional math sequence is recommended for honors students and those seeking an advanced degree.
Note: Contact the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department for current information about added and/or deleted courses, as well as information about when courses are offered.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
Or select one course from the following:
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
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191. Freshman Seminar. (0.5:1:0) F, W
199R. Cooperative Education. (13:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: department chair's and cooperative education coordinator's consent.
220. Digital State Machines. (4:3:5) F, W, Su Prerequisite: Phscs 122 or concurrent registration.
301R. Elements of Electrical Engineering. (13:3:1 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Phscs 122, Math 313.
311. Circuits Laboratory. (1:0:3) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: EcEn. 312 or concurrent registration.
312. Circuit Analysis. (4:4:2) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Phscs 122, Math 113, professional status.
313. Electronic Circuit Design 1. (4:4:2) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: ECEn 311, 312.
315. Signals and Systems. (4:4:2) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: ECEn 312, Math 313 or 434.
316. Signals and Systems Laboratory. (1:0:3) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: ECEn 315 or concurrent registration.
317. Electronics Laboratory 1. (1:0:3) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: ECEn 313 or concurrent registration.
325. Introduction to Computer Design with Applications. (5:4:3) F, W Prerequisite: ECEn 220; CS 142 or equivalent.
360. Transmission Lines and Introductory Fields. (4:4:2) F, W Prerequisite: Math 312 or 344, 313 or 434, ECEn 312.
361. Transmission Lines and Introductory Fields Laboratory. (1:0:3) F, W Prerequisite: ECEn 360 or concurrent registration.
411. Feedback Concepts. (3:3:1) F, Sp Prerequisite: ECEn 315.
415. Introduction to Discrete-Time Signal Processing. (3:3:1) W Prerequisite: ECEn 315.
425. Computer Architecture with Applications. (4:3:4) F, W Prerequisite: ECEn 325 and C programming experience.
427. Computer Input/Output Devices. (3:3:2) F, W Prerequisite: ECEn 313, 325.
443. Electronic Circuit Design 2. (4:3:5) W Prerequisite: ECEn 313, 317.
444. Analog and Digital Communication Theory. (3:3:1) F, W Prerequisite: ECEn 315, Stat 421.
450. Introduction to Semiconductor Devices. (3:3:1) W Prerequisite: ECEn 313.
451. Introduction to Digital VLSI Circuits. (4:3:5) F, Sp Prerequisite: ECEn 313, 325.
452. Experiments in Integrated Circuit Development. (1:0:3) W Prerequisite: ECEn 450 or concurrent registration.
460. Applied Electromagnetic Theory. (3:3:1) F Prerequisite: ECEn 360.
461. Electromagnetics Laboratory. (1:0:3) F Prerequisite: ECEn 361; 460 or concurrent registration.
491. Senior Seminar. (0.5:2:0) F Prerequisite: senior electrical and computer engineering standing.
492A. Senior Seminar and Design Project Proposal. (0.5:1:0) F, W Prerequisite: senior electrical and computer engineering standing; Engl 316 or concurrent registration.
492B. Senior Design Project. (1:0:Arr.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: ECEn 492A.
492C. Senior Seminar and Design Project Report. (0.5:0:Arr.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: ECEn 492B or concurrent registration.
493R. Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering. (14:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su
499A. Honors Thesis Project. (2:0:Arr.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: ECEn 492A.
499B. Honors Thesis Report. (1:0:Arr.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: ECEn 499A or concurrent registration.
510. (ECEn-Stat 545) Stochastic Processes. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Stat 441.
511. Introduction to Linear System Theory. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: ECEn 411.
512. Active and Passive Filter Design. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: ECEn 315.
517. Digital Filters and Signal Processing. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ECEn 415, 510, or equivalent.
519. Digital Image Processing. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: ECEn 415, 510, or equivalent.
520. Error-Control Codes. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing.
522R. Special Topics in Computer Systems. (13:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
523. Computer Network Queueing. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: ECEn 315 or concurrent registration; Stat 421.
526. Local Computer Networks. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: ECEn 427 or instructor's consent.
528. Computer Systems Architecture. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: ECEn 425.
529. Advanced Computer System Design Lab. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ECEn 425, 451.
540. Detection and Estimation Theory. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: concurrent registration in ECEn 510.
542R. Special Topics in Electronics. (13:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
544. Digital Communication Theory. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ECEn 444, 510.
545. Information and Coding Theory. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: ECEn 315, Stat 421.
546. Optical Communication Components and Systems. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ECEn 460.
547. Satellite Communications Systems. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ECEn 444.
550. Device Electronics for Integrated Circuits. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ECEn 450.
551. VLSI Systems Design. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: ECEn 451.
553. VLSI Process Technology. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing in engineering or physical sciences.
555. VLSI Testing. (1:1:3) F, W Prerequisite: ECEn 451.
560. Intermediate Electromagnetic Theory. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: ECEn 460. Recommended: Math 323.
561. High-Frequency Communication Circuits. (4:4:3) W Prerequisite: ECEn 360, 443.
563. Antenna Theory. (3:3:0) Alt. even yr. Prerequisite: ECEn 460.
564. Radar Systems Performance. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: ECEn 444 or 510.
568. Microwave Remote Sensing. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
592R. Supervised Teaching Experience. (13:Arr.:Arr. ea.)
593R. Special Topics in Electrical Engineering. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
598R. Special Problems. (13:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
For 600- and 700-level courses, see the 1998-99 BYU Graduate Catalog.
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