Requirements for the BSE in Electrical Engineering
Requirements for the BSE in Electrical Engineering
Students must satisfy course requirements in two broad areas:
1. General Requirements of all engineering degrees (32 hours).
2. Departmental Requirements (97 hours). These are further broken down into three basic categories:
- Computer Science Requirement (4 hours)
- Math and Basic Science Requirements (32 hours)
- Engineering Requirements (65 hours)
A listing of the required courses is provided below. Within the engineering requirements a specific framework exists which provides both structure and flexibility. As students progress into the junior and senior year, they select an area of specialization. Normally, in their senior year students select, with the help of the Senior Project Committee, a capstone project that requires the application of their theoretical and practical knowledge.
All electrical engineering courses are accompanied by a laboratory. The analysis and design features of the laboratory exercises help to bridge the theoretical and practical aspects of electrical engineering. A competent engineer should be proficient in both areas.
Within the engineering curriculum are two major course groups. The ‘ECE xxx’ courses (electrical and computer engineering) have as their primary focus the electrical engineering field. The ‘ENS xxx’ courses (engineering in science) involve general topics.
Upper-level courses in engineering depend heavily on foundation courses; therefore, a grade of “C” is required in all prerequisite courses in order to enroll in ECE required courses to maximize a student’s chances of success in mastering the material.
Students are expected to take at least two elective courses in the EE field (either of ECE or ENS format).
The areas of specialization consist of a combination of foundation course(s) plus one or two electives. Advisors will help students map out a sequence starting in their third year of study. Possible areas of specialization are:
Digital Systems:
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ECE-101 Digital Electronics
Prerequisites:
ECE L101 MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course introduces the elements and tools of digital design. The course covers Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, Logic gates and digital circuits, analysis and design of combinational and sequential circuits, and timing issues. Adders, decoders, multiplexers, flip-flops, counters, and registers are implemented using TTL or CMOS ICs as well as VHDL-programmed FPGAs. Formerly ECE 203
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-L101 Digital Electronics-Lab
Prerequisites:
ECE 101 MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY.
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Illustrates the concepts of ECE-101. Exercises in various forms of Combinational and Sequential Logic design. Use of test equipment. Design projects will include a digital security system, use of PSPICE to verify feasibility of some designs. FPGA board citing Xilinx, software development tools from Xilinx and other third parties are introduced. Offered yearly. Formerly ECE L203
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-311 Embedded Systems
Prerequisites:
ECE-203 and ECE 206 with a minimum grade of C AND ENS 333 OR CMPSC F131 with a minimum grade of C; Must take ECE L311 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course will introduce the fundamentals of embedded micro controllers for system level applications: fundamental elements - sensors or transducers, microcontrollers, and the interfacing to external components. Procedural methods for design of the complete embedded system are developed. Programming using assembly, and C languages is utilized. Must take ECE L311 concurrently. Prerequisites: ECE 203 AND ECE 206, AND ENS-333 or CMPSC F131 (minimum grade of C in prereqs.) 1 term - 3 credits.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ECE-L311 Embedded Systems Lab
Prerequisites:
Must take ECE 311 concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The Embedded Systems Lab is designed to supplement the Embedded Systems course.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ECE-430 Digital Signal Processing
Prerequisites:
ECE 225, ECE 203 with minimum grade of C; ECE L430 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Discrete signals and systems, digital simulation of analog systems, Z transforms, recursion equations, finite-order systems, Fourier transforms, line spectra and Fourier series, discrete Fourier series and Fast Fourier Transforms (FTT), sampling and interpolation, mean-square approximations, non-recursive and recursive filters, selected topics on algorithms, design and applications of digital signal processing. There will be an end-of-semester design project that will involve students creativity, design of open ended projects, formulation of alternative solutions, detailed system description, realistic constraints (economic factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics ethics, and social impact).
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-L430 Digital Signal Processing Lab
Prerequisites:
ECE 430 must be taken concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Illustrates the concepts of ECE 430. This laboratory course uses MATLAB, Simulink, and the Texas Instruments 6713 DPS board to design, test and implement various projects. The students will also learn how to use FPGA boards to design and implement various DSP systems. There will be a design project at the end of the course designed to synthesize what the students have learned.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
Signal Processing:
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ECE-225 Linear Systems
Prerequisites:
MATH 166 and ECE 205 with a minimum grade of C; ECE L225 Concurrently.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Classification of systems, differential equations, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, derivation of the system model, state variable description, impulse response, convolution, frequency response of discrete and continuous systems. Fourier Series,Fourier transforms, Fourier methods of discrete signals, Laplace transforms, Z transform, analysis of control systems.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ECE-L225 Linear Systems Lab
Prerequisites:
MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH ECE 225
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The Linear Systems lab is designed to supplement the Linear Systems course. Matlab simulation of linear systems, Hardware Implementation of Analog Filters, measurement of the transfer function.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ECE-335 Control Systems
Prerequisites:
ECE 225; Min Grade of C in Prereq. ECE L335 Concurrently.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Introduction to feedback control systems; control system characteristics (stability, sensitivity, disturbance rejection, steady-state accuracy, transient response); stability analysis; root-locus analysis and design; frequency-response analysis and design; analysis and design of digital control systems. Normally offered bi-yearly.
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ECE-L335 Control Systems Lab
Prerequisites:
ECE 335 MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY.
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The Control Systems lab is designed to supplement the Control Systems course.
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ECE-430 Digital Signal Processing
Prerequisites:
ECE 225, ECE 203 with minimum grade of C; ECE L430 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Discrete signals and systems, digital simulation of analog systems, Z transforms, recursion equations, finite-order systems, Fourier transforms, line spectra and Fourier series, discrete Fourier series and Fast Fourier Transforms (FTT), sampling and interpolation, mean-square approximations, non-recursive and recursive filters, selected topics on algorithms, design and applications of digital signal processing. There will be an end-of-semester design project that will involve students creativity, design of open ended projects, formulation of alternative solutions, detailed system description, realistic constraints (economic factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics ethics, and social impact).
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-L430 Digital Signal Processing Lab
Prerequisites:
ECE 430 must be taken concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Illustrates the concepts of ECE 430. This laboratory course uses MATLAB, Simulink, and the Texas Instruments 6713 DPS board to design, test and implement various projects. The students will also learn how to use FPGA boards to design and implement various DSP systems. There will be a design project at the end of the course designed to synthesize what the students have learned.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
The Senior Project showcases the talents of each student. Students are encouraged to explore their strengths and interests early in their education. The Senior Project is administered and/or supervised by an engineering faculty member in consultation with an outside panel. The course is most often done one-on-one with the project advisor, although it is possible for two students to work together; groups larger than two require special permission. Students are encouraged to seek interdisciplinary projects involving other sciences.
General Requirements (32 credits)
English and Literature
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ENG-101 Freshman English I
Credits:
4.00
Description:
This course studies persuasive and expository writing in the essay form through frequent writing assignments based on critical readings of class texts and discussions. Students will also compose a research paper and study the process of writing and revising for an academic audience. Offered every semester.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
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ENG-102 Freshman English II
Prerequisites:
ENG 100 or ENG101 or ENG 103
Credits:
4.00
Description:
Further study of persuasive and expository writing through the study of literary form with emphasis placed on critical reading and the revision of academic writing.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Ethics
Humanities or History*
2 Humanities or History approved selections (8)
*This choice includes all the humanities and history courses currently listed in the Academic Catalog 2012-2013 under humanities and history divisional requirements for the BS plus any Cultural Diversity courses offered by departments that are grouped under the Humanities or History titles. In order to count toward the General Education requirement, at least one of the courses in humanities and history must consist of a Cultural Diversity course.
Social Sciences
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EC-101 Principles of Microeconomics
Credits:
4.00
Description:
Introduction to the organization and operation of a market economy with a focus on how it allocates scarce resources; development of the economic way of thinking. The analysis of the theory of consumer demand and the profit-maximizing behavior of firms; examination of pricing and output decisions of firms under conditions of competition and imperfect competition in a global marketplace. Analysis of markets for labor and capital. Policy issues include price ceilings and floors, trade barriers, competition and monopoly. Required of all majors in Economics. Normally offered every semester.
Type:
Social Science,BSJ SOCIAL SCIENCE
Seminar for Freshmen
Choose one course.
Departmental Requirements for the BSE in Electrical Engineering Degree
Mathematics and Basic Science (32 credits)
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CMPSC-F131 Computer Science I
Credits:
4.00
Description:
This is a rigorous introduction to computer science in Java with an emphasis on problem solving, structured programming, object-oriented programming, and graphical user interfaces. Topics include expressions, input/output, control structures, intrinsic data types, classes and methods, iteration, top-down programming, arrays, graphical user interfaces, and elements of UML. Normally offered each semester.
Type:
Quantitative Reasoning
OR
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ENS-333 Programming for Engineers
Prerequisites:
ENS L333 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course will introduce programming concepts in the context of solving engineering problems. Emphasis will be placed on applying the high-level programming skills learned to particular platforms such as embedded systems. Students will implement various microcontroller programming exercises as well as an end of the semester project.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
AND
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PHYS-151 University Physics I
Prerequisites:
Take MATH-121 or MATH 165. PHYS L151 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Introduction to the fundamental principles of physics using calculus. The course includes the study of vectors, Newtons laws, rotations, rigid body statics and dynamics, simple harmonic motion, heat and temperature.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS
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PHYS-152 University Physics II
Prerequisites:
PHYS 151, PHYS L152 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This calculus based course begins with topics in kinetic theory and the laws of thermodynamics. It then covers electric charge and field, Gauss law, electrical potential and capacitance, electric currents and DC circuits. Next magnetism, electromagnetic induction, Faradays law and AC circuits are discussed. This is followed by Maxwells equations, electromagnetic waves, and properties of light.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS
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PHYS-L151 University Physics Lab I
Prerequisites:
PHYS 151 concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The laboratory consists of experiments to illustrate the basic concepts studied in the course: measurements, propagation of errors, vectors, Newtons laws, work and energy, momentum, rotations, oscillations, simple harmonic motion, fluid. Knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, differentiation and integration required.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS
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PHYS-152 University Physics II
Prerequisites:
PHYS 151, PHYS L152 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This calculus based course begins with topics in kinetic theory and the laws of thermodynamics. It then covers electric charge and field, Gauss law, electrical potential and capacitance, electric currents and DC circuits. Next magnetism, electromagnetic induction, Faradays law and AC circuits are discussed. This is followed by Maxwells equations, electromagnetic waves, and properties of light.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS
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MATH-165 Calculus I
Prerequisites:
Math Placement score or MATH 121 with a grade of C or better
Credits:
4.00
Description:
Functions, limits and continuity; instantaneous rate of change, tangent slopes, and the definition of the derivative of a function; power, product, and quotient rules, trig derivatives, chain rule, implicit differentiation; higher order derivatives; applications(curve sketching, limits at infinity, optimization, differentials); other transcendental functions (inverse trig functions, exponential and log functions, hyperbolic trig functions); anti-derivatives; indefinite integrals; applications (net change). 4 lecture hours plus 1 recitation session each week. Normally offered each semester.
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MATH-166 Calculus II
Prerequisites:
MATH 165 with grade of C or better
Credits:
4.00
Description:
Riemann sums and definite integrals; Fundamental Theorem; applications (areas); integration of exponential functions, trig functions, and inverse trig functions; techniques of integration (by parts, trig substitution, partial fractions); area, volume, and average value applications; differential equations (separable, exponential growth, linear); infinite sequences and series; convergence tests; power series; Taylor and Maclaurin series (computation, convergence, error estimates, differentiation and integration of Taylor series). 4 lecture hours plus 1 recitation session each week. Normally offered each semester.
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MATH-265 Calculus III
Prerequisites:
MATH 166 with grade of C or better
Credits:
4.00
Description:
Parametric equations and polar coordinates (curves, areas, conic sections); vectors and the geometry of space (the dot product, vector arithmetic, lines and planes in 3-space, the cross product, cylinders and quadratic surfaces); vector functions (limits, derivatives and integrals, motion in space); partial derivatives (functions of several variables, limits and continuity, tangent planes and differentials, chain rule, directional derivatives, gradient, extrema, Lagrange multipliers); multiple integrals (double integrals, applications); vector calculus (vector fields, line integrals, fundamental theorem for line integrals, Greens Theorem, curl and divergence, parametric surfaces, surface integrals). 4 lecture hours plus 1 recitation session each week. Normally offered each semester.
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ECE-225 Linear Systems
Prerequisites:
MATH 166 and ECE 205 with a minimum grade of C; ECE L225 Concurrently.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Classification of systems, differential equations, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, derivation of the system model, state variable description, impulse response, convolution, frequency response of discrete and continuous systems. Fourier Series,Fourier transforms, Fourier methods of discrete signals, Laplace transforms, Z transform, analysis of control systems.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ECE-L225 Linear Systems Lab
Prerequisites:
MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH ECE 225
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The Linear Systems lab is designed to supplement the Linear Systems course. Matlab simulation of linear systems, Hardware Implementation of Analog Filters, measurement of the transfer function.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
AND
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CHEM-111 General Chemistry
Prerequisites:
Placement at MATH 104 or better. Students who do not place at MATH 104 must take MATH 104 concurrently. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM-L111.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Fundamental principles of chemistry are discussed. Topics include introductions to atomic structure, stoichiometry, periodic table, gas laws, nature of chemical bonds, and thermochemistry. 3 lecture hours. Normally offered Fall/Summer I. This course is recommended for science and engineering majors or those considering careers in the heath sciences. Students seeking to satisfy the core science requirement may wish to consider enrolling in CHEM 101/L101.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS
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CHEM-L111 General Chemistry Lab
Prerequisites:
Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 111.
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Exploration of basic principles of chemistry discovery through laboratory investigation, including recognition of the major reaction types, stoichiometry, and qualitative analysis. Additionally, students will be introduced to good laboratory practices and experimental techniques. 4-hour laboratory. Normally offered Fall/Summer I.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS
OR
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BIO-111 Introduction to the Cell
Prerequisites:
Must take BIO L111 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Explanation of key biological structures and reactions of the cell. This is an introductory course required of all biology majors and minors, and some non-biology science majors. This course is not recommended for the non-science student. Fall Offering: Science Majors ONLY; Spring Offering: Biology Majors ONLY.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
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BIO-L111 Introduction to the Cell Laboratory
Prerequisites:
Concurrently with BIO 111
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Sessions are designed to familiarize the student with biological molecules, and the techniques used in their study. The techniques covered include basic solution preparation, separation and quantification of molecules, enzyme catalysis, and cell isolation. Fall Offerings: Science Majors Only; Spring Offerings: Biology Majors Only.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Engineering Topics (65 Credits)
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ENS-103 Introduction to Engineering
Prerequisites:
ENS L103 MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course provides exposure to engineering practice, with particular focus on electrical engineering components such as circuit elements and systems. It seeks to go beyond the mathematics and provide an intuitive appreciation of functional devices. Examples taken from a broad swath of technological history illustrate significant crossroads, decisions, and inventiveness. Emphasis is placed on learning to think as an engineer - assessment of problems, candidate solution tradeoffs, and implementations. Frequent exercises in creative engineering design will be used. Students will be required to design several elementary devices, such as a magnet, a capacitor, a timing device, and a motor, which they will enter in a competition for overall strength, compactness, accuracy, or speed. Sometimes assignments relate to survival on an island concerns, such as communication or drinking water. Students also learn about reverse engineering by selecting, building, troubleshooting, and presenting an electronic kit of their choice. A term paper determining the engineering behind a topic of their choice will also be written and presented. On occasion (see ENS L103) there will be team competitions between various smaller groups in the class.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ENS-L103 Intro to Engineering Lab
Prerequisites:
Must be taken Concurrently w/ ENS-103
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The Lab is designed to provide opportunities to gain familiarity with engineering tools. Students will be introduced to parts (e.g. learn the resistor color code), test equipment (multimeters, proto-typing trainers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes), and construction techniques (wiring, soldering, troubleshooting). Although it varies from year to year, Class Projects can be built during the Lab sessions. In the past these have included a 25 Watt electric generator, various door lock systems (both mechanical and electronic), and an AM transmitter and receiver (all projects made from scratch). It is likely that 2010-2011 may introduce some robotic creations for a competition. Electronic kits and motors can also be built and serviced in the Lab. There is an adjoining machine shop, which can be utilized (with supervision), for fabricating items. Individual creativity is encouraged, and informal problem solving sessions occasionally occupy lab time. However, the lab is accessible outside of the traditional scheduled time.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-101 Digital Electronics
Prerequisites:
ECE L101 MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course introduces the elements and tools of digital design. The course covers Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, Logic gates and digital circuits, analysis and design of combinational and sequential circuits, and timing issues. Adders, decoders, multiplexers, flip-flops, counters, and registers are implemented using TTL or CMOS ICs as well as VHDL-programmed FPGAs. Formerly ECE 203
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-L101 Digital Electronics-Lab
Prerequisites:
ECE 101 MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY.
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Illustrates the concepts of ECE-101. Exercises in various forms of Combinational and Sequential Logic design. Use of test equipment. Design projects will include a digital security system, use of PSPICE to verify feasibility of some designs. FPGA board citing Xilinx, software development tools from Xilinx and other third parties are introduced. Offered yearly. Formerly ECE L203
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ENS-103 Introduction to Engineering
Prerequisites:
ENS L103 MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course provides exposure to engineering practice, with particular focus on electrical engineering components such as circuit elements and systems. It seeks to go beyond the mathematics and provide an intuitive appreciation of functional devices. Examples taken from a broad swath of technological history illustrate significant crossroads, decisions, and inventiveness. Emphasis is placed on learning to think as an engineer - assessment of problems, candidate solution tradeoffs, and implementations. Frequent exercises in creative engineering design will be used. Students will be required to design several elementary devices, such as a magnet, a capacitor, a timing device, and a motor, which they will enter in a competition for overall strength, compactness, accuracy, or speed. Sometimes assignments relate to survival on an island concerns, such as communication or drinking water. Students also learn about reverse engineering by selecting, building, troubleshooting, and presenting an electronic kit of their choice. A term paper determining the engineering behind a topic of their choice will also be written and presented. On occasion (see ENS L103) there will be team competitions between various smaller groups in the class.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ENS-L103 Intro to Engineering Lab
Prerequisites:
Must be taken Concurrently w/ ENS-103
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The Lab is designed to provide opportunities to gain familiarity with engineering tools. Students will be introduced to parts (e.g. learn the resistor color code), test equipment (multimeters, proto-typing trainers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes), and construction techniques (wiring, soldering, troubleshooting). Although it varies from year to year, Class Projects can be built during the Lab sessions. In the past these have included a 25 Watt electric generator, various door lock systems (both mechanical and electronic), and an AM transmitter and receiver (all projects made from scratch). It is likely that 2010-2011 may introduce some robotic creations for a competition. Electronic kits and motors can also be built and serviced in the Lab. There is an adjoining machine shop, which can be utilized (with supervision), for fabricating items. Individual creativity is encouraged, and informal problem solving sessions occasionally occupy lab time. However, the lab is accessible outside of the traditional scheduled time.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-101 Digital Electronics
Prerequisites:
ECE L101 MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course introduces the elements and tools of digital design. The course covers Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, Logic gates and digital circuits, analysis and design of combinational and sequential circuits, and timing issues. Adders, decoders, multiplexers, flip-flops, counters, and registers are implemented using TTL or CMOS ICs as well as VHDL-programmed FPGAs. Formerly ECE 203
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-L101 Digital Electronics-Lab
Prerequisites:
ECE 101 MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY.
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Illustrates the concepts of ECE-101. Exercises in various forms of Combinational and Sequential Logic design. Use of test equipment. Design projects will include a digital security system, use of PSPICE to verify feasibility of some designs. FPGA board citing Xilinx, software development tools from Xilinx and other third parties are introduced. Offered yearly. Formerly ECE L203
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-105 Circuit Theory I
Prerequisites:
ECE L105 must be taken concurrently; MATH 165 may be taken concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Basic elements and analysis techniques of DC circuits. Coverage includes resistors, capacitors, inductors, and sensors ; independent and dependent sources. Ohms law, power, energy, and power transfer. Kirchoffs voltage and current laws; Nodal and Loop analyses; Thevenin and Norton equivalents; step and transient responses of first-order systems; time constants. Emphasis on functional circuits. Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with ECE L105. Must take MATH 121(must have a minimum grade of C in preqs.) 1 term - 3 credits.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ECE-L105 Circuit Theory Lab I
Prerequisites:
ECE 105 must be taken concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The Circuit Theory Lab I is designed to supplement the Circuit Theory I course.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ENS-L202 Technical Communication
Prerequisites:
ENG-102, PHYS 152 AND L152;
Credits:
4.00
Description:
Emphasis on clarity, precision, accuracy, and conciseness in scientific writing. Assignments include a team-based design-contest proposal, an oral presentation on current scientific topics, a team-based design of an experiment with a write-up and an oral presentation, a paper on engineering ethics concerning the Challenger and an instruction manual. Memo writing, summary writing, and resumes are also included.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-205 Circuit Theory II
Prerequisites:
ECE 105 with C or better; MATH 166 & PHYS 152 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Analysis and design of lumped networks. Resistive elements, superposition, nodal analysis, dependent sources, equivalence theorems. Energy storage in elements, dynamics of first and second order networks, transient responses, phasors, sinusoidal steady state analysis, steady state power analysis, three phase power circuits. Offered yearly.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-L205 Circuit Theory II Lab
Prerequisites:
ECE 205 MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Illustrates the concepts of ECE 205. Simulations with PSPICE, LABVIEW, NXT Robotics, INCSYS Power Simulator, Mathematica; construction and design. First order, second order transients, ideal and non-ideal transformer circuits, sinusoidal steady state circuits, power grid simulation. Offered yearly.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-206 Solid State Devices and Circuits
Prerequisites:
ECE L206 must be taken concurrently; ECE 205(must have a minimum grade of C in preqs.)
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Review of Thevenin and Norton Equivalent circuits. Frequency Domain analysis and Bode Plots. Representation of an active device by its Gain, Input and Output Resistance. Thorough coverage of op amps - circuits, applications, and inherent limitations. Introduction to semiconductor physics and the PN junction. Diode circuits, applications, and models. Zener diodes and power supplies. Ripple estimations. The Bipolar Junction Transistor - large and small signal analyses. Active, cutoff, and saturation region characterization. Hybrid Pi and T models. Basic transistor configurations - common collector, common base, and common emitter - along with their characteristics, applications, and tradeoffs. Estimation of bandwidth using open circuit time constants. Prerequisite: ECE 205. Must have at least a C in this. Co-requisite: ECE L206
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ECE-L206 Solid State Devices & Circuits Lab
Prerequisites:
ECE 206 must be taken concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The Solid State Devices & Circuits Lab is designed to supplement the Solid State Devices & Circuits course.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ECE-306 Solid State Devices and Circuits II
Prerequisites:
ECE-206 with a minimum grade of C. ECE L306 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Continuation of Solid State Dev & Circuits I, with emphasis on MOSFET field effect transistors; Physical structure, I-V characteristics, modeling, use as a switch and CMOS inverter, biasing circuits, and basic amplifier configurations - common drain, common gate, and common source. Differential Amplifiers - BJT and MOSFET implementations, along with small and large signal analysis. Multistage circuits, active loads. Design of current source and current mirrors. Internal capacitance and high frequency limitations. Low midband, and high frequency analyses of transistor amplifiers. Miller effect. Open and Short Circuit Time Constants. Cascade and Cascode configurations. Frequency response of amplifiers. Significant circuit design activities. Course tightly coupled to ECE-L306.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-L306 Solid State Devices & Circuits II Lab
Prerequisites:
ECE 306 must be taken concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Illustrates the concepts of ECE 306. Exercises that help meld the practical aspects with the theoretical concepts taught in ECE 306. Biasing and design of MOSFET amplifiers. Construction of differential and multistage amplifiers. Investigation of different current source implementations. Simulation of bandwidth improvement using Cascode structures. Course concludes with a multistage design challenge using MOSFETs to reach a specified gain, output impedance and bandwidth objective provided by the instructor.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ECE-325 Statistics for Engineering and Science
Prerequisites:
MATH 166 with a minimum grade of C; Must take ECE L325 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Understanding the fundamentals of probability and statistics of experimental data. Measures of central tendency, variation, probability, events, Bayes Rule, discrete and continuous random variables, discrete and continuous distributions including the binomial distribution, normal distribution, chi-square distribution and student distribution, covariance, central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, linear regression, signal processing statistics (EE students), categorical data analysis (non-EE students). Use of Mathematicas statistical packages central to this course. Final project is a project with Biology measuring rat whisker resonance.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ECE-L325 Statistics for Engineering and Science Lab
Prerequisites:
ECE L325 MUST BE TAKEN WITH ECE 325
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The Engineering Statistics and Probability lab is designed to supplement the Engineering Statistics and Probability course.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ECE-403 Applied Electromagnetics
Prerequisites:
ECE 205 and MATH 265 with a minimum grade of C; ECE L403 must be taken concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Electrostatics and magnetostatics, including Coulombs law, Gausss law, Biot-Savart law and Amperes law, vector operations in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates, divergence theorem and Stokes theorem, electric fields in materials, Lorentz force, magnetic torque, Faradays law, Maxwells equation, wave propagation, transmission lines with Smith charts, rectangular waveguides, Hertzian dipole antenna; examples related to power when applicable.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ECE-L403 Applied Electromagnetics Lab
Prerequisites:
Must be taken concurrently with ECE 403
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The Applied Electromagnetics Lab is designed to supplement the Applied Electromagnetics course.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ECE-410 Communication Systems
Prerequisites:
ECE 206, ECE 225 and MATH 265 with a minimum grade of C; L410 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Coverage of a variety of basic communication systems, their theory of operation, and the analysis of their performance. Review of linear systems, Fourier and Laplace Transforms, and Frequency Domain analysis as needed. Graphical convolution of analog signals. Digital Baseband modulation techniques. Receiver design with an introduction to Stochastics. Digital Bandpass modulation and demodulation techniques. Analog communication systems including AM, FM, and PM approaches. Consideration of Noise and the resultant system performance. Multiplexing and information compression. ECE 410 and ECE L410 must be taken concurrently.
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ECE-L410 Communications Systems Lab
Prerequisites:
ECE 410 must be taken concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Illustrates the concepts of ECE 410. Exercises will focus both on communication system components and in the construction of a complete communication system. Introduction to FSK, DTMF, Phase lock loops, AM and FM modulation, oscillators, A/D and D/A conversion and the Nyquist rate. Wireless transmissions. Troubleshooting of non-working systems. Students have flexibility in the design and construction a full communication system which includes digitization, rearrangement in parallel and serial formats, transmission over a distance, and reconstruction back to its original analog form.
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ECE-414 Senior Project Proposal
Prerequisites:
Take ECE-101, ECE-206, MATH-165;
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The aim of this course is for students to generate a thoughtful and well -written senior project proposal. This course will provide guidelines and critiquing for that purpose. By the end of the course, students will have narrowly identified their project, performed a review of current available related technology, and selected the approach they will pursue. They will also establish a parts list, timetable, set of milestones, and basis or procedure for determining an answer to the question how good is it? At the end of the course they will formally present their project and write a comprehensive project proposal document. Once accepted, they are permitted to take ENS 415 Senior Project. Note that this course is focused on the process of creating a viable proposal. Enough flexibility exists that students may either implement the project they documented in this course when they take ENS 415, or may pursue an alternative project if desired. Also note that this course replaces ECE 411 for the graduating class of 2016.
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ECE-415 Senior Project
Prerequisites:
Take ECE-414;
Credits:
4.00
Description:
For the senior project the student implements, documents, and presents their completed project of the proposal generated in ENS 414. Having defined their project, students gather the resources necessary and proceed to execute their designs. This period will include the construction, testing, troubleshooting, refinement, and evaluation of their project. A formal presentation of the project is made. A professional caliber documentation of the project is also required, and may go through numerous iterations of review. The final project report must consider most of the following: environmental impact, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health and safety issues, and political concerns. Time management, prioritization of process, formal communication, overcoming obstacles and meeting deadlines are monitored by the project advisor. Weekly reports and meetings are expected. The advisor also serves as a resource for the student. However, full responsibility for the success of the project rests on the student. Cross-disciplinary projects are encouraged. Note: Replaces ECE 412 for the graduating class of 2016.
Type:
Expanded Classroom Requirement
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ECE-430 Digital Signal Processing
Prerequisites:
ECE 225, ECE 203 with minimum grade of C; ECE L430 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Discrete signals and systems, digital simulation of analog systems, Z transforms, recursion equations, finite-order systems, Fourier transforms, line spectra and Fourier series, discrete Fourier series and Fast Fourier Transforms (FTT), sampling and interpolation, mean-square approximations, non-recursive and recursive filters, selected topics on algorithms, design and applications of digital signal processing. There will be an end-of-semester design project that will involve students creativity, design of open ended projects, formulation of alternative solutions, detailed system description, realistic constraints (economic factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics ethics, and social impact).
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-L430 Digital Signal Processing Lab
Prerequisites:
ECE 430 must be taken concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Illustrates the concepts of ECE 430. This laboratory course uses MATLAB, Simulink, and the Texas Instruments 6713 DPS board to design, test and implement various projects. The students will also learn how to use FPGA boards to design and implement various DSP systems. There will be a design project at the end of the course designed to synthesize what the students have learned.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ECE-307 Electric Power Systems - Analysis and Design
Prerequisites:
MA166; ECE 205; ECE 206 and ECE 403 helpful, but not required
Credits:
4.00
Description:
This course is a first course in understanding the components that compose the high power grid. Generation of power; transmission line characteristics, load impacts. Real and reactive power along with compensation techniques. Transformers. Synchronous generators and motors. Power flow. Power quality. Transient and dynamic stability issues. Handling faults, overvoltage and surge protection. Electronic control by high power devices such as thyristors, relays, and circuit breakers. HVDC examined. Recent developments and opportunities in the Power field. A strong emphasis placed on problems solving and representative exercises.
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ENS-220 Design and Design Tools
Prerequisites:
Take ENVE-104 and PHYS-151;
Credits:
4.00
Description:
This course applies design tools (AutoCAD primarily and others as necessary for specified design problems) to design problems specified by the instructor.
Suggested Course Sequence
Freshman Year (32 Credits)
English I (4)
Calculus I, II (8)
University Physics I, with lab (4)
Introduction to Engineering Design, with lab (4)
Digital Electronics, with lab (4)
Circuit Theory I, with lab (4)
Seminar for Freshmen (4)
Sophomore (32 Credits)
English II, and ENG 213 or 214 or 215 or 216 or 217 or 218 (8)
Computer Science I or Programming for Engineers, with lab (4)
Calculus III (4)
Linear Systems, with lab (4)
Circuit Theory II, with lab (4)
Solid State Circuits and Devices I, with lab (4)
University Physics II, with lab (4)
Junior (32 Credits)
Engineering Statistics and Probability, with lab (4)
Humanities/History (4)
Economics (4)
Ethics Requirement (4)
Applied Electromagnetics, with lab (4)
Solid State Circuits and Devices II, with lab (4)
General Chemistry or Biology for Majors (4)
Scientific Communication (4)
Senior (33 Credits)
Humanities/History (4)
Communication Systems, with lab (4)
Digital Signal Processing, with lab (4)
Design and Design Tools (4)
Control Systems with Lab (4)
Engineering Senior Project (5)
Engineering Electives (ECE or ENS) (8)
