Electrical & Computer Engineering

Electrical & Computer Engineering | Courses | Faculty

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Contact: T. Baird Soules,

Undergraduate Program Director

Office: 210B Marcus

Phone: 545-2441

Head of Department: Professor Seshu B. Desu. Professors Carver, Djaferis, Gong, Hill, Jackson, Janaswamy, Kilmer, Koren, Krishna, Pozar, Schaubert, Tang, Yngvesson; Associate Professors Anderson, Burleson, Ciesielski, DeFonzo, Ganz, Gao, Goeckel, Hollot, Kelly, Looze, McLaughlin, Moritz; Assistant Professors Frasier, Harris, Ho, Reising, Tessier; Lecturer Soules.

The Field

Electrical and computer engineering is a profession which employs principles of electric networks, digital logic, physics, mathematics, and computer languages to solve engineering problems, including the design of electrical, electronic and computer equipment of the future. Modern communication systems, microwave and opto-electronic devices, high speed computers and industrial control systems are just a few of the creations of electrical and computer engineers. A visit to the Web site of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (www.ieee.org) will illustrate the depth and breadth of the world of electrical and computer engineering.

The Majors

The department offers two undergraduate degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Science, with majors in Electrical Engineering (EE) and in Computer Systems Engineering (CSE). Detailed descriptions of both degree programs are available in 210 Marcus. Both require a set of lower-division core courses, and allow flexibility in the upper-division electives. All majors must also fulfill General Education and College requirements.

The department curricula prepare students for employment by a broad range of engineering organizations, in a variety of technical subfields, and for further study in graduate or professional schools. The programs are organized around expected educational outcomes. Graduates are well grounded in the fundamental concepts of mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering science, and (for CSE graduates) computer science. They are able to identify, formulate, and solve problems in electronic and computer engineering; design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret measured data; design analog (EE), digitial (EE/CSE), and software (CSE) systems and components to meet desired needs; communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and through symbolic and graphical expression. Graduates are proficient in using modern engineering techniques and computing tools for effective engineering practice, and experienced in engineering teamwork and in solving technically diverse problems. They are aware of their professional and ethical responsibilities as engineers; of the impact of ECE technology and decisions on society; and of the importance of lifelong learning, scholarship, and professional development.

Admission to the Majors

Students are not admitted into the majors until the sophomore year, and must complete the College first year requirements before admission. Applicants are required to have earned grades of C or better in each of the following courses: MATH 131 or 135; MATH 132 or 136; ENGIN 110, 111, 112 or 113; CH E 120, CEE 121, ECE 122, or MIE 124; PHYSIC 151; PHYSIC 153. Admission to either EE or CSE is required before beginning ECE 211 or ECE 221.

Requirements for EE Majors

Sophomores

Fall

201 Introduction to Programming in C++ (only for students who have taken CH E 120, CEE 121 or MIE 124 instead of ECE 122).

211 Circuit Analysis I

221 Introduction to Digital Systems Design

MATH 245 Differential Equations with Computers I

PHYSIC 152 and 154 General Physics II with lab

Spring

212 Circuit Analysis II

222 Microprocessor Lab

MATH 246 Differential Equations with Computers II

PHYSIC 261 General Physics III

Juniors

Fall

303 Junior Seminar

313 Signals and Systems

323 Electronics I

333 Fields and Waves I

ENGL 351 Technical Writing

Spring

314 Introduction to Probability and Random Processes

324 Electronics II

344 Semiconductor Devices and Materials*

EE Elective: One* of the following:

232 Hardware Organization and Design

242 Data Structures and Algorithms

334 Fields and Waves II

Seniors

415, 416 Senior Design Project I and II

Four EE Senior Electives: Two 2-course sequences in the fall and spring semesters

EE Elective: One* of the following:

232 Hardware Organization and Design

242 Data Structures and Algorithms

334 Fields and Waves II

Engineering Elective

*Students may defer 344 until the senior year, and complete two EE electives in the spring of the sophomore year.

Requirements for CSE Majors

Sophomores

Fall

201 Introduction to Programming in C++ (re- quired only if 122 or equivalent has not been completed)

211 Circuit Analysis I

221 Introduction to Digital Systems Design

MATH 245 Differential Equations with Computers I

PHYSIC 152 and 154 General Physics II with lab

Spring

212 Circuit Analysis II

232 Hardware Organization and Design

242 Data Structures and Algorithms

MATH 455 Introduction to Discrete Structures or CMPSCI 250 Introduction to Computation

Juniors

Fall

303 Junior Seminar

313 Signals and Systems

323 Electronics I

353 Computer Systems Lab I

ENGL 351 Technical Writing

Spring

354 Computer Systems Lab II

397A Operating Systems

ECE 314 Introduction to Probability and Random Processes or

STATIS 515 Statistics I

CSE Junior Electiveóone of the following:

324 Electronics II

344 Semiconductor Devices and Materials

397B Software Engineering

CMPSCI 287 Programming Language Paradigms

MATH 246 Differential Equations with Computers II

Seniors

Fall

415, 416 Senior Design Project I and II

Five CSE Senior Electives

Engineering Elective

Additional Requirement

In addition to fulfilling the course requirements, all Electrical Engineering and Computer Systems Engineering seniors must complete, before graduating, a survey that assesses their undergraduate education.

Graduation with Honors

The department offers a departmental honors track for students in Commonwealth College (the University's honors college) who wish to graduate as Commonwealth College Scholars (required for magna cum laude and summa cum laude). This honors track offers the opportunity to engage in ECE honors colloquia as well as senior-level research or project work. For further information, contact Prof. Djaferis, the department honors coordinator.

Electrical & Computer Engineering | Courses | Faculty