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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.
Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.
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Precollege Math (zero to one course)
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0–3.0 hours |
| First-Year Writing (one course) | 3.0 |
| Advanced Writing (one course) | 3.0 |
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Advanced Languages/Math/Music
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3–20.0 |
| Biological Science (one to two courses) | 3–6.0 |
| Physical Science (one to two courses) | 3–7.0 |
| American Heritage (one to two courses) | 3–6.0 |
| Wellness (one to three courses) | 1.5–2.0 |
| Civilization (two courses) | 6.0 |
| Arts and Letters (one course) | 3.0 |
| Natural Sciences (one course) | 3–4.0 |
| 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 |
| Hours needed to graduate | 120.0 |
Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.
Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.
Complete the major requirements listed under one of the following undergraduate degree programs.
| BS | Computer Engineering |
| BS | Electrical Engineering |
Students should see their college advisement center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.
| 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. In addition to being subject to university academic standards, electrical and computer engineering professional program students are required to attain grades of C– or better in all program classes and maintain a minimum major GPA of 2.0. Students who fail to meet these academic standards are subject to the following departmental restrictions.
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 preferred by most students and highly recommended for honors students and those seeking advanced degrees 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 preferable for most students and highly recommended for honors students and those seeking advanced degrees 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.
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191. Freshman Seminar. (0.5:1:0) F, W
199R. Academic Internship. (1–3: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. (1–3:3:1 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Phscs 122, Math 313.
311. Circuits Laboratory. (1:0:3) F, W, Sp 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.
317. Electronics Laboratory 1. (1:0:3) F, W, Sp 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.
380. Signals and Systems. (5:4:3) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: ECEn 312, Math 213 or 434.
425. Real-Time and Embedded Systems. (4:3:3) F Prerequisite: ECEn 325 and C programming experience.
427. Computer Input/Output Devices. (4:3:3) F Prerequisite: ECEn 313, 325.
428. Computer Architecture. (4:3:3) W Prerequisite: ECEn 325.
443. Electronic Circuit Design 2. (4:3:5) W Prerequisite: ECEn 313, 317.
445. Introduction to Mixed-Signal VLSI. (4:3:3) F Prerequisite: ECEn 313.
450. Introduction to Semiconductor Devices. (3:3:1) W Prerequisite: ECEn 313.
451. Introduction to Digital VLSI Circuits. (4:3:5) F, W Prerequisite: ECEn 313, 325.
452. Experiments in Integrated Circuit Development. (1:0:3) W Prerequisite: ECEn 450 or concurrent registration.
455. VLSI Testing. (1:0:3) F, W Prerequisite: ECEn 451 or 445.
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.
483. Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems. (4:3:3) F Prerequisite: ECEn 380.
485. Introduction to Digital Communication Theory. (4:3:3) F Prerequisite: ECEn 380, Stat 421.
487. Introduction to Discrete-Time Signal Processing. (4:3:3) W Prerequisite: ECEn 380.
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. (1–4: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.
522R. Special Topics in Computer Systems. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
523. Queueing Theory and Modeling Fundamentals. (3:3:0) F alt yr. Prerequisite: ECEn 380 or concurrent registration; Stat 421.
524. Advanced Digital Systems. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: ECEn 451; proficiency in C or C++.
526. Computer Internetworking. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: ECEn 427 or equivalent.
528. Advanced Computer Architecture. (3:3:0) F alt. yr. Prerequisite: ECEn 428; proficiency in C or C++.
541. Active and Passive Filter Design. (3:3:0) F alt yr. Prerequisite: ECEn 313, 380; or equivalents.
542R. Special Topics in Electronics. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
543. CMOS Analog Circuit Design. (3:3:0) F alt. yr. Prerequisite: ECEn 443 or 445 or equivalent.
550. Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS). (3:3:0) Alt. yr. Prerequisite: ECEn 450 or MeEn 372 or equivalent.
551. VLSI Systems Design. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ECEn 451.
553. VLSI Process Technology. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing in engineering or physical sciences.
560. Electromagnetic Wave Theory. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: ECEn 460, 582.
561. High-Frequency Communication Circuits. (4:4:3) W Prerequisite: ECEn 360, 443.
562. Optical Communication Components and Systems. (3:3:0) W alt. yr. Prerequisite: ECEn 460 or equivalent.
563. Applied Computational Electromagnetics. (3:3:0) W alt. yr. Prerequisite: ECEn 460 or equivalent.
564. Radar and Communication Systems. (3:3:0) W alt. yr. Prerequisite: ECEn 460, 485; or equivalents.
568. Microwave Remote Sensing. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
580. Stochastic Processes. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ECEn 380 or equivalent; Stat 421 or equivalent; graduate standing or instructor's consent.
581. Detection and Estimation Theory. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Stat 421 or equivalent; graduate standing or instructor's consent.
582. Mathematics of Electrical Engineering. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: ECEn 380, Math 343 (or equivalents); graduate standing or instructor's consent.
592R. Supervised Teaching Experience. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.)
For 600- and 700-level courses, see the 1999–2000 BYU Graduate Catalog.
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