Electrical and Computer Engineering
Majors:
Concentrations:
Minors:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers two ABET accredited undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. The department offers masters and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering and is closely coupled to the graduate program in electro-optics where both master's and doctoral degrees are offered. The electrical and computer engineering department offers an accelerated 5 year B.S. - M.S. program, where students completing their baccalaureate degree can attain their Master of Science in Electrical Engineering within one additional year. The department also offers an undergraduate concentration in electro-optics, in collaboration with the Physics Department and the Electro-Optics Program. An Undergraduate concentration in Robotics is available for both Electrical and Computer Engineering majors beginning in Fall 2011. A new undergraduate concentration in Electrical Engineering Systems is also available beginning in Fall 2012.
The mission of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is to develop in students the skills and knowledge to learn, lead and serve in their profession and their community.
Our electrical engineering alumni will be prepared to:
- find rewarding careers as engineering professionals. As electrical engineers they will be prepared to design and develop new products, technologies and processes that incorporate one or more of the following elements: analog and digital circuits, signals and systems, propagation and processing of signals, and control systems.
- continue their professional education either formally, in graduate school, professional schools, or through industrial training programs; or informally, though activities such as continuing education, attendance in short courses, professional workshops and conferences.
- exercise and further develop their skills in professional communication through activities such as project briefings, conference presentations, technical reports and manuals, and journal publications.
- participate in activities for the betterment of society, and carry on the traditions of the University of Dayton by maintaining high ethical standards in their professional activities, and by serving their country and community through service, leadership and mentoring.
Our computer engineering alumni will be prepared to:
- find rewarding careers as engineering professionals. As computer engineers they will be prepared to design and develop new products, technologies and processes that incorporate one or more of the following elements: analog and digital circuits, signals and systems, computer design, software development, and hardware/software integration.
- continue their professional education either formally, in graduate school, professional schools, or through industrial training programs; or informally, though activities such as continuing education, attendance in short courses, professional workshops and conferences.
- exercise and further develop their skills in professional communication through activities such as project briefings, conference presentations, technical reports and manuals, and journal publications.
- participate in activities for the betterment of society, and carry on the traditions of the University of Dayton by maintaining high ethical standards in their professional activities, and by serving their country and community through service, leadership and mentoring.
Electrical engineering is an exciting field within the engineering discipline. It offers the opportunity to enter some of the most rewarding and challenging careers available. The explosion of capabilities in the computer, communication, automotive, medical, entertainment and aerospace industries, as well as homeland security has resulted from advances in the electronics field. Electrical engineers are equipped to enter this dynamic arena as well as equally challenging and rewarding careers in the fields of electro-optics, communication, radar, signal and image processing, biomedicine, controls, robotics and instrumentation, and many more. Electrical engineers work in all phases of technological programs. They are involved from the conception of the basic ideas through design, fabrication, verification, manufacturing, and marketing of the final product.
Computer engineering represents perhaps the most sought-after professional component of an engineering team which develops the technological possibilities inherent in the design, construction, and operation of computer systems. The computer engineer performs a wide variety of tasks involving hardware, software, peripherals, computer-controlled systems, and hardware-software integration, as well as computer applications in the multitude of areas listed in the previous paragraph.
Both electrical engineering and computer engineering are broad-based engineering disciplines that provide for a wide range of career choices within the engineering field as well as providing an excellent basis for careers in such diverse areas as business, law, and medicine.
The electrical engineering curriculum is designed to provide an understanding of basic electrical engineering principles with emphasis on the development of problem solving skills. The computer engineering curriculum draws from software courses taken in computer science and hardware related courses taken from Electrical and Computer Engineering, culminating in the integration of hardware and software in systems design. An extensive laboratory experience is integrated with the classroom work to assure that the student develops a working knowledge of the fundamentals. Upper level courses integrate the knowledge base with current technology and computational tools resulting in a graduate capable of making a contribution to the engineering profession by either entering the work force or pursuing a graduate education.
Faculty
Guru Subramanyam, Chairperson
Professors Emeriti: Evers, Kee, Rogers, Scarpino, Thiele, Williamson
Professors: Asari, Banerjee, Chatterjee, Duncan, Hardie, Haus, Moon, Sarangan, Subramanyam, Vorontsov, Weber, Zhan
Associate Professors: Daniels, Guliants, Loomis, Ordonez, Penno, Taha, Zhan
Assistant Professors: Balster, Hirakawa
Adjunct Professors: Barrera, Malas, Coutu
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (ele)
| CHM 123 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CMM 110 | Group Dec-Making | 1 |
| CMM 111 | Inform Public Sp | 1 |
| or CMM 112 | Persuasive Public Sp | |
| CMM 113 | Interviewing | 1 |
| CPS 150 | Algorthm&Progrm I | 4 |
| ECE 101 | Intro to Elec Engr (2 semesters) | 0 |
| ECE 200 | Prof Development Sem (2 semesters) | 0 |
| ECE 201L | Circuit Anlys Lab | 1 |
| ECE 203 | Intro Matlab Prog | 1 |
| ECE 204 & 204L | Electronic Devices and Electrnc Devices Lab | 4 |
| ECE 215 & 215L | Intro-Digtl Systms and Digital Systems Lab | 4 |
| ECE 303 & 303L | Signals & Sytems and Signals & Systems Lab | 4 |
| ECE 304 & 304L | Electrnc Systems and Electrnc Systems Lab | 4 |
| ECE 314 & 314L | Fund-Comptr Arch and Fund-Comptr Arch Lab | 4 |
| ECE 332 | Electromagnetics | 3 |
| ECE 333 | Appl Electromagnetcs | 3 |
| ECE 334 | Discrete Singnls&Sys | 3 |
| ECE 340 | Engr Prblty&Rndm Prc | 3 |
| ECE 401 & 401L | Communictn Systems and Communicatn Sys Lab | 4 |
| ECE 415 | Control Systems | 3 |
| ECE 431L | Multdsply Design I | 1 |
| ECE 432L | Mutdsply Design II | 3 |
| ECE 433 | Proj Mangmt&Innovtn | 1 |
| EGR 100 | Enrichment Workshop (2 semesters) | 0 |
| EGR 103 | Engineering Innovatn | 2 |
| EGR 201 | Engr Mechanics | 3 |
| EGR 202 | Engr Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EGR 203 | Electrcl & Elctrnc Crt | 3 |
| ENG 100 & ENG 200 | Writing Seminar I and Writing Seminar II | 6 |
| or ENG 200H | Writing Seminar II | |
| HST 103 | West and World | 3 |
| or HST 198 | HST Scholars Sem | |
| MTH 168 | Anly Geom & Calc I | 4 |
| MTH 169 | Anly Geom & Calc II | 4 |
| MTH 218 | Anly Geom & Calc III | 4 |
| MTH 219 | Appl Diff Equations | 3 |
| MTH 310 | Lin Alg & Matrices | 3 |
| PHL 103 | Intro To Philosophy | 3 |
| PHL 316 | Engineering Ethics | 3 |
| or PHL 319 | Information Ethics | |
| PHY 206 | Gen Physics I Mech | 3 |
| PHY 210L | Gen Physics Lab I | 1 |
| PHY 232 | Physics of Waves | 3 |
| REL 103 | Intro to Religion | 3 |
| General Education electives | 12 | |
| Technical electives 1 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 134 | |
| 1 | Select from list approved by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (cpe)
| CHM 123 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CMM 110 | Group Dec-Making | 1 |
| CMM 111 | Inform Public Sp | 1 |
| or CMM 112 | Persuasive Public Sp | |
| CMM 113 | Interviewing | 1 |
| CPS 150 | Algorthm&Progrm I | 4 |
| CPS 151 | Algorthm&Progrm II | 4 |
| CPS 346 | Operating Systems I | 3 |
| CPS 350 | Data Struct&Algorthm | 3 |
| CPS 444 | Systms Progrmng I | 3 |
| ECE 101 | Intro to Elec Engr (2 semesters) | 0 |
| ECE 200 | Prof Development Sem (2 semesters) | 0 |
| ECE 201L | Circuit Anlys Lab | 1 |
| ECE 203 | Intro Matlab Prog | 1 |
| ECE 204 & 204L | Electronic Devices and Electrnc Devices Lab | 4 |
| ECE 215 & 215L | Intro-Digtl Systms and Digital Systems Lab | 4 |
| ECE 303 & 303L | Signals & Sytems and Signals & Systems Lab | 4 |
| ECE 304 & 304L | Electrnc Systems and Electrnc Systems Lab | 4 |
| ECE 314 & 314L | Fund-Comptr Arch and Fund-Comptr Arch Lab | 4 |
| ECE 334 | Discrete Singnls&Sys | 3 |
| ECE 340 | Engr Prblty&Rndm Prc | 3 |
| ECE 431L | Multdsply Design I | 1 |
| ECE 432L | Mutdsply Design II | 3 |
| ECE 433 | Proj Mangmt&Innovtn | 1 |
| ECE 444 | Adv Digital Design | 3 |
| ECE 449 | Computr Systms Engr | 3 |
| EGR 100 | Enrichment Workshop (2 semesters) | 0 |
| EGR 103 | Engineering Innovatn | 2 |
| EGR 201 | Engr Mechanics | 3 |
| EGR 202 | Engr Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EGR 203 | Electrcl & Elctrnc Crt | 3 |
| ENG 100 & ENG 200 | Writing Seminar I and Writing Seminar II | 6 |
| or ENG 200H | Writing Seminar II | |
| HST 103 | West and World | 3 |
| or HST 198 | HST Scholars Sem | |
| MTH 168 | Anly Geom & Calc I | 4 |
| MTH 169 | Anly Geom & Calc II | 4 |
| MTH 218 | Anly Geom & Calc III | 4 |
| MTH 219 | Appl Diff Equations | 3 |
| MTH 310 | Lin Alg & Matrices | 3 |
| PHL 103 | Intro To Philosophy | 3 |
| PHL 319 | Information Ethics | 3 |
| PHY 206 | Gen Physics I Mech | 3 |
| PHY 210L | Gen Physics Lab I | 1 |
| PHY 232 | Physics of Waves | 3 |
| REL 103 | Intro to Religion | 3 |
| Computer Science elective | 3 | |
| General Education electives | 12 | |
| Technical electives 1 | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 137 | |
| 1 | Select from list approved by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
Back To Top
Electrical Energy Systems Concentration (EES)
The Electrical Energy Systems Concentration will prepare our Electrical and Computer Engineering students in all aspects of Electrical Energy Systems including generation, transmission, distribution, utilization, storage, as well as enabling technologies for the smart grid.
| Required ECE courses: | ||
| ECE 316 | Intro Elec Enrgy Sys | 3 |
| or ECE 499 | Special Problems | |
| ECE 414 | Electromech Systems | 3 |
| ECE 471 | Pwr Sys Smart Grid | 3 |
| Select one course from: | 3 | |
| Smart Grid Tech | ||
| Renewable Energy Sys | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Back To Top
Concentration in Electro-Optics (eop)
The departments of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Physics, with the support of the Electro-Optics Graduate Program at University of Dayton, offers an undergraduate concentration in Electro-Optics. This multidisciplinary concentration is open to Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Physics undergraduates with appropriate prerequisite background. This concentration will enable students to pursue new coop opportunities and possible careers in photonics, and better prepare students to pursue new coop opportunities and possible careers in photonics and better prepare students who wish to pursue graduate degrees in the area of optics. All the courses listed below are approved as free technical electives for ECE undergraduate students.
| ECE 443 | Intro-Electro Optics | 3 |
| PHY 404 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| Select two courses from: | 6 | |
| Geometric Optics | ||
| Opticl Radtn&Matter | ||
| Introductn-Lasers | ||
| Electro-Optc Dev&Sys | ||
| Lin Sys&Fourier Opt | ||
| Guided-Wave Optics | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Robotics (rob)
| Robotics (CPE Majors) | 15 | |
| ECE 415 | Control Systems | 3 |
| ECE 416 | Intro to Robotics | 3 |
| ECE 447 | Digitl contrl Systms | 3 |
| Select two courses from: | 6 | |
| Artificl Intellgnce | ||
| Electromech Systems | ||
| Adv Digital Design | ||
| Signal Processing | ||
| Theory of Machines | ||
| Mechatronics | ||
| Robotcs&Flexble Manf | ||
| Robotics (ELE Majors) | 12 | |
| ECE 416 | Intro to Robotics | 3 |
| ECE 447 | Digitl contrl Systms | 3 |
| Select two courses from: | 6 | |
| Artificl Intellgnce | ||
| Electromech Systems | ||
| Adv Digital Design | ||
| Signal Processing | ||
| Theory of Machines | ||
| Mechatronics | ||
| Robotcs&Flexble Manf | ||
Minor in Computer Systems (cos)
This minor is open to chemical, civil, and mechanical engineering majors, and other students with appropriate prerequisite background who receive permission from the ECE Department Chair. The program builds strength in the area of computer systems and digital design, with emphasis on computer hardware.
| Computer Systems (non-MEE majors) | 16 | |
| CPS 150 | Algorthm&Progrm I | 4 |
| or ECE 444 | Adv Digital Design | |
| ECE 201L | Circuit Anlys Lab | 1 |
| ECE 215 & 215L | Intro-Digtl Systms and Digital Systems Lab | 4 |
| ECE 314 & 314L | Fund-Comptr Arch and Fund-Comptr Arch Lab | 4 |
| EGR 203 | Electrcl & Elctrnc Crt | 3 |
| Computer Systems (MEE majors) | 15 | |
| CPS 150 | Algorthm&Progrm I (or equivalent) | 4 |
| ECE 215 & 215L | Intro-Digtl Systms and Digital Systems Lab | 4 |
| ECE 314 & 314L | Fund-Comptr Arch and Fund-Comptr Arch Lab | 4 |
| ECE 444 | Adv Digital Design | 3 |
Back To Top
Minor in Signals and Systems (sas)
This minor is open to chemical, civil, and mechanical engineering majors, and other students with appropriate prerequisite background who receive permission from the ECE Department Chair. The program provides the essential background in signals and systems theory including continuous and discrete systems. An advanced course is selected by the students to allow them to specialize in controls or signal processing.
| ECE 201L | Circuit Anlys Lab | 1 |
| ECE 203 | Intro Matlab Prog | 1 |
| ECE 303 & 303L | Signals & Sytems and Signals & Systems Lab | 4 |
| ECE 334 | Discrete Singnls&Sys | 3 |
| ECE 415 | Control Systems | 3 |
| or ECE 445 | Signal Processing | |
| EGR 203 | Electrcl & Elctrnc Crt | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Courses
ECE 101. Intro to Elec Engr. 0 Hours
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
- Introduction to electrical and computer engineering faculty, facilities, and curriculum. Career opportunities in electrical and computer engineering and areas of specialization are discussed.
ECE 198. Mltdspy Res&Innv Lab. 1-6 Hours
MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION LABORATORY
- Students participate in 1.) selection and design, 2.) investigation and data collection, 3.) analysis, and 4.) presentation of a research project. Research can include, but is not limited to, developing an experiment, collecting and analyzing data, surveying and evaluating literature, developing new tools and techniques including software, and surveying, brainstorming, and evaluating engineering solutions and engineering designs. Proposals from teams of students will be considered.
ECE 200. Prof Development Sem. 0 Hours
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
- Presentations on contemporary and professional engineering subjects by students, faculty, and engineers in active practice. The seminar addresses topics in key areas that complement traditional courses and prepare distinctive graduates, ready for life and work. Registration required for all sophomore students.
ECE 201L. Circuit Anlys Lab. 1 Hour
CIRCUIT ANALYSIS LABORATORY
- Laboratory course stressing experimental techniques, laboratory reporting, safety, and instrumentation. Experimental investigation of basic steady-state and transient circuits.
Corequisite(s): ECE 201 or EGR 203.
ECE 203. Intro Matlab Prog. 1 Hour
INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB PROGRAMMING
MATLAB - system and development environment, vector and matrix operations using MATLAB, linear algebra and calculus using MATLAB, MATLAB graphics, flow control, symbolic math toolbox.
Prerequisite(s): (CPS 132 or CPS 150) or equivalent.
ECE 204. Electronic Devices. 3 Hours
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
- Study of the terminal characteristics of electronic devices and basic single stage amplifier configurations using bipolar junction transistors and field-effect transistors. Analysis of the devices includes a qualitative physical description, volt-ampere curves, and the development of small- and large-signal equivalent circuit models.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 203.
Corequisite(s): ECE 204L.
ECE 204L. Electrnc Devices Lab. 1 Hour
ELECTRONIC DEVICES LABORATORY
- Laboratory investigation of electronic devices: diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field-effect transistors and operational amplifiers.
Corequisite(s): ECE 204.
ECE 215. Intro-Digtl Systms. 3 Hours
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SYSTEMS
- Introduction to binary systems, logic circuits, Boolean algebra, simplification methods, combinational circuits and networks, programmable logic devices, flip flops, registers, counters, memory elements, and analysis and design of sequential circuits.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 203.
Corequisite(s): ECE 215L.
ECE 215L. Digital Systems Lab. 1 Hour
DIGITAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY
- Laboratory investigation of digital logic circuits and systems covered in ECE 215. Logic gate characteristics; combinational logic design and analysis; latches and flip-flops; synchronous and asynchronous sequential logic; simple digital systems. Experiments include design and analysis of digital systems using breadboarding, FPGA boards, modeling and simulation tools, hardware description languages, and logic synthesis tools.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 201, ECE 201L.
Corequisite(s): ECE 215.
ECE 298. Mltdspy Res&Innv Lab. 1-6 Hours
MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION LABORATORY
- Students participate in 1.) selection and design, 2.) investigation and data collection, 3.) analysis, and 4.) presentation of a research project. Research can include, but is not limited to, developing an experiment, collecting and analyzing data, surveying and evaluating literature, developing new tools and techniques including software, and surveying, brainstorming, and evaluating engineering solutions and engineering designs. Proposals from teams of students will be considered.
ECE 303. Signals & Sytems. 3 Hours
SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS
- Mathematical framework associated with the analysis of linear systems including signal representation by orthogonal functions, convolution, Fourier and Laplace analysis, and frequency response of circuits and systems.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 204; MTH 218.
Corequisite(s): ECE 303L.
ECE 303L. Signals & Systems Lab. 1 Hour
SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS LABORATORY
- Laboratory investigation of signals and systems including signal decomposition, system impulse response, convolution, frequency analysis of systems, and filter design and realization.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 204.
Corequisite(s): ECE 303.
ECE 304. Electrnc Systems. 3 Hours
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
- Study of cascaded amplifiers, feedback amplifiers, linear integrated circuits, and oscillators including steady state analysis and analysis of frequency response.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 303.
Corequisite(s): ECE 304L.
ECE 304L. Electrnc Systems Lab. 1 Hour
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS LABORATORY
- Design, construction and verification of multistage amplifiers, differential amplifiers, feedback amplifiers, passive and active filters, and oscillators.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 303.
Corequisite(s): ECE 304.
ECE 314. Fund-Comptr Arch. 3 Hours
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
- Study of computer systems organization, representation of data and instructions, instruction set architecture, processor and control units, memory devices and hierarchy, I/O devices and interfacing peripherals, high- to low-level language mapping, system simulation and implementation, applications and practical problems.
Prerequisite(s): CPS 150; ECE 215.
Corequisite(s): ECE 314L.
ECE 314L. Fund-Comptr Arch Lab. 1 Hour
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE LABORATORY
- Laboratory investigation of digital computer architecture covered in ECE 314. Computer sub-systems such as central processing units, control units, I/O units, and hardware/software interfaces will be experimentally considered. Simulation and implementation will be used to study applications and practical problems.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 215.
Corequisite(s): ECE 314.
ECE 316. Intro Elec Enrgy Sys. 3 Hours
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
A - broad introduction to electric energy concepts. Generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electric energy. Renewable energy, three phase systems, transformers, power electronics, motors and generators. Contemporary topics.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 203 or equivalent.
ECE 332. Electromagnetics. 3 Hours
ELECTROMAGNETICS
- Study of vector calculus, electro- and magneto-statics, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic plane waves and their reflection and transmission from discontinuities.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 232.
ECE 333. Appl Electromagnetcs. 3 Hours
APPLIED ELECTROMAGNETICS
- Electromagnetic theory applied to problems in the areas of waveguides, radiation, electro-optics and electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 332.
ECE 334. Discrete Singnls&Sys. 3 Hours
DISCRETE SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS
- Introduction to discrete signals and systems including sampling and reconstruction of continuous signals, digital filters, frequency analysis, the z-transform, and the discrete Fourier transform.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 303.
ECE 340. Engr Prblty&Rndm Prc. 3 Hours
ENGINEERING PROBABILITY AND RANDOM PROCESSES
- Axiomatic probability, derived probability relationships, conditional probability, statistical independence, total probability and Bayes' Theorem, counting techniques, common random variables and their distribution functions, transformations of random variables, moments, autocorrelation, power spectral density, cross correlation and covariance, random processes through linear and nonlinear systems, linear regression, and engineering decision strategies.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 303; MTH 218.
ECE 398. Mltdspy Res&Innv Lab. 1-6 Hours
MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION LABORATORY
- Students participate in 1.) selection and design, 2.) investigation and data collection, 3.) analysis, and 4.) presentation of a research project. Research can include, but is not limited to, developing an experiment, collecting and analyzing data, surveying and evaluating literature, developing new tools and techniques including software, and surveying, brainstorming, and evaluating engineering solutions and engineering designs. Proposals from teams of students will be considered.
ECE 401. Communictn Systems. 3 Hours
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
- Study of amplitude, angle, pulse, and digital communication systems including generation, detection, and analysis of modulated signals and power, bandwidth, and noise considerations.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 304, 340.
Corequisite(s): ECE 401L.
ECE 401L. Communicatn Sys Lab. 1 Hour
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS LABORATORY
- Design, fabrication, and laboratory investigation of modulators, detectors, filters, and associated communication components and systems.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 304.
Corequisite(s): ECE 401.
ECE 414. Electromech Systems. 3 Hours
ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICES
- Properties and theory of electromechanical devices: nonlinear electro-magnetic actuators; rotating machine analysis; field and circuit concepts and direct current, synchronous, and induction machines: special-purpose machines and fractional horsepower machines.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 316 or equivalent.
ECE 415. Control Systems. 3 Hours
CONTROL SYSTEMS
- Study of mathematical models for control systems and analysis of performance characteristics and stability. Design topics include pole-placement, root locus, and frequency domain techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 303.
ECE 416. Intro to Robotics. 3 Hours
INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL ROBOTIC MANIPULATORS
- Topics include homogeneous transformations, direct and inverse kinematics, trajectory generation, and selected topics of robot vision.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 303.
ECE 431L. Multdsply Design I. 1 Hour
MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN I
- Multidisciplinary engineering design projects and problems. Introduction to product development using the Product Realization Process. Concentration on proposals, specifications, conceptualization and decision analysis. Projects result in final design and prototyping in the follow-on course.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 304, ECE 314.
ECE 432L. Mutdsply Design II. 3 Hours
MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN II
- Combination of lecture and laboratory experiences. The focus of the lecture is on project management aspects of engineering design, including communication, collaboration, project tracking methods, cost estimating, overhead, direct labor costs, time value of money, depreciation, and return on investment. The focus of the lab is on a multidisciplinary team design project. Detailed evaluation of the Product Realization Process (PRP), including specifications, innovation, conceptualization, decision analysis, embodiment design, final design and prototyping. Analysis of the design criteria for safety, ergonomic, environmental, financial, ethical, and socio-political impact. Periodic oral and status reports. Culminates in a comprehensive written report and oral presentation.
Prerequisite(s): CPE majors: ECE 340, ECE 431L, ECE 444; ELE majors: ECE 340, ECE 431L, (ECE 401 or ECE 415).
ECE 433. Proj Mangmt&Innovtn. 1 Hour
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION
- Introduces students and teams to project management, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Topics include project management,cost estimating, time value of money, patent law, marketing, finance, and business plan development.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status.
ECE 440. Phycical Electronics. 3 Hours
PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS - Introduction to wave mechanics, electron ballistics, theory of metals and semiconductors, electron emission, space charge flow, and modern electron devices.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 219; PHY 232.
ECE 441. Intgrtd Circuit Elct. 3 Hours
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ELECTRONICS
- Integrated circuit design, construction and verification including the study of biasing, multistage differential and analog power amplification, and computer assisted design tools for "on-chip" design and layout.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 304.
ECE 442. Engr Electromagntes. 3 Hours
ENGINEERING ELECTROMAGNETICS
- Processing Maxwell's equations and applying the predictions to the analysis and design of engineering systems that make use of electromagnetic energy from ELF through optical frequencies. Topics include propagation, radiation, interactions with matter, guided waves, and antenna fundamentals.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 333.
ECE 443. Intro-Electro Optics. 3 Hours
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRO-OPTICS
- Introductory overview of electro-optics starting with Maxwell's equations and leading to lasers, holography, and other timely applications.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 332.
ECE 444. Adv Digital Design. 3 Hours
ADVANCED DIGITAL DESIGN
- Systems approach to digital design including: structured top-down development process using simple and complex logic modules from various logic families; practical aspects of the design, construction, and verification of digital subsystems; application of microcomputer and/or controller as a flexible logic device; real-time embedded systems design; and the use of HDL tools and simulation.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 314.
ECE 445. Signal Processing. 3 Hours
SIGNAL PROCESSING
- Study of signal conditioning, digital signal processing, and data processing. Topics include transducers, high gain amplifier design, digital filtering, and spectrum estimation. Specialized application determined by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 334.
ECE 446. Microelctronc Sys Ds. 3 Hours
MICROELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DESIGN
- Basic integrated circuit design concepts, system layout, application of design methodology, the fabrication process, manufacturing limitations of the design process, and CAD/CAE utilization to realize the design process.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 304.
ECE 447. Digitl contrl Systms. 3 Hours
DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
- Analysis and synthesis of feedback control systems including digital compensators. Topics include performance and stability analysis, regulator and servomechanism design using time and frequency domain methods, and digital implementation case studies.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 415; ECE 334 or equivalent.
ECE 448. Fibr Optc Communictn. 3 Hours
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS
- General light guidance principles; ray optics; dispersion; single mode, multimode, and graded index fibers; basic laser and LED source principles; photodetectors; error probability in digital optical systems; rise time analysis; loss budget analysis; local area networks and long haul communication links.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 333
Corequisite(s): ECE 401.
ECE 449. Computr Systms Engr. 3 Hours
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
- An introduction to advanced computer architecture and computer systems design. Topics include: exploration of principle architecture features of modern computers, pipelining, memory hierarchy, I/O devices, interconnection networks, introduction to parallel and multiprocessor systems, and the use of hardware description languages (HDLs) in system implementation.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 444; (CPS 346 or permission of instructor).
ECE 450L. Projects Laboratory. 1-3 Hours
PROJECTS LABORATORY
- Project-oriented laboratory applying engineering skills in the design, development, and demonstration of electrical and electronic systems.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of project advisor.
ECE 471. Pwr Sys Smart Grid. 3 Hours
CONTEMPORARY POWER SYSTEMS AND THE SMART GRID
- Introduction to electrical power systems; generation, transmission and utilization; power system analysis; power system control; energy management; and an introduction to smart grid technologies.
Prerequisites(s): ECE 316 or equivalent.
ECE 472. Smart Grid Tech. 3 Hours
SMART GRID TECHNOLOGIES
- An introductory study of enabling technologies and energy issues necessary for full realizaton of the Smart Grid. Course topics vary. This course can be taken multiple times.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 471 or equivalent.
ECE 493. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours
HONORS THESIS
- Selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original research study resulting in a document prepared for submission as a potential publication and a completed undergraduate thesis. Restricted to students in University Honors Program.
ECE 494. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours
HONORS THESIS
- Selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original research study resulting in a document prepared for submission as a potential publication and a completed undergraduate thesis. Restricted to students in University Honors Program.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 493.
ECE 498. Mltdspy Res&Innv Lab. 1-6 Hours
MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION LABORATORY
- Students participate in 1.) selection and design, 2.) investigation and data collection, 3.) analysis, and 4.) presentation of a research project. Research can include, but is not limited to, developing an experiment, collecting and analyzing data, surveying and evaluating literature, developing new tools and techniques including software, and surveying, brainstorming, and evaluating engineering solutions and engineering designs. Proposals from teams of students will be considered.
ECE 499. Special Problems. 1-6 Hours
SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
- Particular assignments to be arranged and approved by the department chairperson.
