DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
1997-1998 Bulletin Information |
For current bulletin information see www.southalabama.edu/bulletin |
Chair: Dr. Martin R. Parker (460-6117)
Professors: Hamid, Liu, Parker, Raburn
Associate Professors: Bosarge (Emeritus), Byrne, Deck, Rahman, Sakla
Assistant Professor: Kumar
Adjunct Professors: Gungor, Hayes
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers the
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a joint program with the School of
Computer and Information Sciences leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer
Engineering (CpE).
Electrical Engineering is among the fastest evolving disciplines in
our technological society. The engineering developments in electrical technology have
provided in a substantial way for improvement in the standard of living of humanity. The
domain of the Electrical Engineer reaches from massive electric energy systems to
microscopic integrated circuits; from life studies in bioengineering to extraterrestrial
communications systems; and from the control of electromagnetic radiation to the control
of information flow in a computer.
The highly diverse and rapidly evolving characteristics of the field
of electrical engineering require a thorough grounding in fundamentals as well as
flexibility in the design of individualized programs of study. Therefore, emphasis is
placed on mathematics, humanities, social sciences and basic and engineering sciences
during the first two years while sufficient flexibility is provided at the senior level to
allow a student, in consultation with an advisor, to prepare a specialized course of study
in one or more areas from the broad field of electrical engineering. In addition, a means
is provided, through the Electrical Engineering Design Laboratory, for a student to pursue
a design topic outside of, but related to, the formal course work.
Humanities and Social Science (H/SS) electives provide breadth to
the educational experience of the Electrical Engineering student. These electives must be
planned, in consultation with a departmental advisor, to reflect a rationale appropriate
to the educational objectives of the student and of the Department.
A minimum of 24 quarter hours comprising at least six courses of
H/SS electives must be successfully completed. This minimum must include at least one
approved concentration of eight or more quarter hours comprising at least two courses in
the Humanities and at least one approved concentration of eight or more quarter hours
comprising at least two courses in the Social Sciences. All H/SS electives must be
approved by the student's departmental advisor.
Students in Electrical Engineering are required to become members of
the Student Branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers when they
enroll in EE 301. Through participation in the activities of such technical organizations
the student becomes aware of the functioning of the electrical engineer in society. An
excellent opportunity is provided for contact with practicing professionals as well as
fellow students.
The Electrical Engineering student interested in pursuing a career
in medicine or bioengineering should consult with an advisor as to an appropriate sequence
of courses which will meet the minimum requirements for entry into medical school or the
necessary life sciences background to enter a graduate program in bioengineering.
The attainment of the BSEE or the BSCpE degree will allow the
graduate to enter the profession of electrical engineering directly, or to continue their
education at the graduate level.
The curriculum in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING -
204 HOURS
| FIRST YEAR
Fall MA 131 Calc I EH 102 Comp II* H/SS PE/MS Winter MA 132 Calc II CH 114 Chem I H/SS H/SS Spring MA 233 Calc III PH 215 Cal Based Phys I CIS 272 C EG 220 Electrical Circuits PE/MS SECOND YEAR Fall MA 234 Calc IV PH 216 Cal Based Phys II EE 221 Net Analysis I EE 263 Dig Sys Des I Winter MA 331 Diff Eq PH 217 Cal Based Phys III EE 222 Net Analysis II EE 225 Cks & Dev Lab I EE 299 CAD in EE Spring EG 283 Statics 4 MA 345 Adv Math for EG EE 226 Ckts & Dev Lab II EE 264 Dig Sys Des II EE 267 Dig Sys Des I EG 270 Thermodynamics THIRD YEAR Fall EE 321 Trans Th Lin Sys EE 331 Electronic Dev EE 351 Electromagnetics I EE 368 Dig Sys Lab II EH 387 Tech Writing Winter EE 301 Prof & Ethics in EE EE 332 Electron Ckts I EE 352 Electromagnetics II EG 310 Num Meth in Engr. ST 315 Statistical Analy Spring EE 322 Rand Sig Lin Sys EE 333 Electron Ckts II EE 353 Electromagnetics III EE 337 Elect Ckts Lab EE 381 E'Mech Energy Con EE 385 Engy Conv Lab FOURTH YEAR Fall EE 401 Intro to EE Des Lab EE Tech Elective** EE Tech Elective** EE 356 EM Lab H/SS PE/MS Winter EE 402 EE Des Lab I EE Tech Elective** EE Tech Elective** EG 230 Engr. Econ H/SS Spring EE 403 EE Des Lab II EE Tech Elective** EE Tech Elective** H/SS PE/MS |
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* Students inadequately prepared in English Composition will be
required to take EH 101 as a prerequisite to EH 102.
** EE technical electives must be selected from electrical
engineering courses carrying a 400 number and must include a two-course concentration from
at least two of the following concentration areas:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING (CpE)
Coordinators:
Electrical Engineering: Adel Sakla (460-6117)
Computer and Information Sciences: David L. Feinstein (460-6390)
The College of Engineering and the School of Computer and
Information Sciences offer a program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer
Engineering. The degree is granted by the College of Engineering. This program is geared
to students who are interested in the design of digital computing systems or the
incorporation of digital computing systems into the design of engineering systems.
Sequences of courses are chosen from Electrical Engineering and Computer Science that
provide an in-depth treatment of digital logic and systems theory.
Admission to upper-division Electrical Engineering and Computer and
Information Sciences courses (300 and 400 level) requires that the student achieve
Professional Component Standing. Professional Component Standing is achieved when the
student has completed a prescribed set of courses, has satisfied the requirements of the
College of Engineering, and has attained a minimum GPA of 2.25 in all electrical
engineering, CIS, required mathematics, and required basic sciences courses attempted at
the University of South Alabama.
Students in Computer Engineering are required to become members of
the Student Branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (EEE) or the
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) when they enroll in EE 301. Through
participation in the activities of such technical organizations the student becomes aware
of the functioning of the computer engineer in society. An excellent opportunity is
provided for contact with practical professionals as well as fellow students.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING -
219 HOURS
| FIRST YEAR
Fall MA 131 Calc I EH 102 Comp II* CIS 110 Intro to CIS CIS 140 Intro to Comp Sc PE/MS Winter MA 132 Calc II CIS 141 Fnd Comp Sci I CH 114 Chem I PHL 121 Intro to Logic PE/MS Spring MA 233 Calc III PH 215 Cal Based Phy I EG 220 Electrical Circuits CIS 142 Fund Comp Sc II PE/MS SECOND YEAR Fall MA 234 Calc IV PH 216 Cal Based Phy II EE 221 Net Analysis I CIS 244 Int ALP & Cp Org Winter MA 331 Diff Eq PH 217 Cal Based Phy III EE 222 Net Analysis II EE 225 Cks & Dev Lab I EE 263 Dig Sys Des I Spring MA 345 Adv Math for EG MA 267 Discrete Math Struc EE 226 Ckts & Cev Lab II EE 264 Dig Sys Des II EE 267 Dig Sys Des Lab I THIRD YEAR Fall EH 387 Tech Writing EE 301 Prof & Ethics in EE EE 321 Trans Th Lin Sys EE 331 Electronic Dev EE 368 Dig Sys Lab II CIS 245 Fund of Op Sys Winter ST 315 Statistical Analy 5 EE 332 Electron Ckts I CIS 261 Soft Dev Fund I H/SS Spring EE 460 Comp Arch I CIS 247 Data Comm & Nets CIS 263 Soft Dev Fund II PHL 324 Symbolic Logic H/SS FOURTH YEAR Fall EE 401 Intro to EE Des Lab*** EE 463 Comp Arch II CIS 265 Soft Dev Fund III H/SS PE/MS Winter EE 402 EE Des Lab I*** EE 466 MP Based Sys Des I CIS 340 Prog Languages EE/CIS Tech Elective** EG 230 Engr. Econ PE/MS Spring EE 403 EE Des Lab II*** EE 467 MP Based Sys Des II CIS 457 Data Base Theory EE/CIS Tech Elective** H/SS PE/MS |
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* Students inadequately prepared in English Composition will be
required to take EH 101 as a prerequisite to EH 102.
** EE technical electives must be selected from EE 461 and EE 462
and EE 465 or other courses approved by the Department of Electrical Engineering. CIS
technical electives must be selected from courses approved by the School of Computer and
Information Sciences.
*** CIS 497 and 498 may be substituted for EE 401, 402, and 403.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
With the ever-increasing pace of technological development
in society, there are found corresponding opportunities of employment for engineering
graduates with increased levels of specialization. The Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department has a thriving Masters Degree Program with advanced level course offerings,
particularly in the areas of computer engineering, digital controls, networks,
microelectronics and power. Graduate students have wide opportunities to undertake
front-line engineering research alongside faculty for both thesis and project work.
For degree requirements
see page 152.
DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (EE) COURSES BEGIN ON PAGE 228.