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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING Chair: Dr. Martin R. Parker (460-6117) 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), both degrees being granted by the College of Engineering. 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 Computer Engineering program is geared to students who are interested in the design of digital computing systems. The highly diverse and rapidly evolving characteristics of these fields require a thorough understanding of fundamentals as well as flexibility in the design of individualized programs of study. Therefore, emphasis is placed on mathematics, humanities, social sciences, basic sciences 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 the Computer Engineering degree program, sequences of courses are chosen from Electrical and Computer Engineering and from Computer Science that produce an in-depth treatment of digital logic and systems theory. In addition, a means is provided in both degree programs, through the Electrical and Computer 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 Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering students. 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 18 semester hours comprising at least six courses of H/SS electives must be successfully completed. This minimum must include at least one approved concentration of six or more semester hours comprising at least two courses in the Humanities and at least one approved concentration of six or more semester 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 (IEEE) when they enroll in EE 301. Students in Computer Engineering are required to become members of either the Student Branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 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 electrical and computer engineers 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 professions of electrical engineering or computer 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 - 132 HOURS * Freshman/First Semester
Freshman/Second Semester
Sophomore/Third Semester
Sophomore/Fourth Semester
Junior/Fifth Semester
Junior/Sixth Semester
Senior/ Seventh Semester
Senior/Eighth Semester
*Students with sufficient ACT/SAT score in English Composition will not 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: 1) Control Theory: EE 421 and EE 422. 2) Electromagnetics:
3) Digital Systems:
4) Communications Theory: EE 472 and EE 473. 5) Energy Systems:
6) Microelectronics:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER
ENGINEERING -133 HOURS*
Freshman/Second Semester
Sophomore/Third Semester
Sophomore/Fourth Semester
Junior/Fifth Semester
Junior/Sixth Semester
Senior/Seventh Semester
Senior/Eighth Semester
MASTER OF
SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING The minimum credit hour requirements for the different options pertaining to the MSEE degree are:
The details of each option are contained in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Guidelines for the MSEE program. DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (EE) COURSES
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