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140-4 Principles of Electrical Engineering
Provides a practical introduction to important applications, and hands-on experience with components and assembly of electrical systems. Laboratory experience is emphasized.
250-2 Engineering Problem Solving with MATLAB
Provides engineering students an extensive hands-on experience of MATLAB. Topics include relational and logic operations, array manipulation, low-level I/O, graphics, and symbolic manipu-lations. Prerequisite: MTH 229.
260-4 Digital Computer Hardware/Switching Circuits
(Also listed as CEG 260.) Topics include switching algebra and switching functions, logic design of combinational and sequential circuits using TTL, combinational logic design with MSI and LSI, busing, storage elements, and instrumen-tation. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite: CS 142, 240, CEG 220, or EGR 153.
Basic elements and laws, circuit analysis techniques and concepts, energy storage elements, first and second order circuits, sinusoidal steady state analysis. Prerequisite: MTH 233, PHY 242. Co- or postrequisite: EE 302.
302-1 Circuit Analysis I Laboratory
Computer-assisted analysis, RLC circuits, operational amplifiers and circuits, Thevenin and Norton equivalents, maximum power transfer, and AC networks. Pre- or corequisite: EE 301.
Circuit review, alternating current concepts, computer-aided circuit analysis, two-port networks, power. Prerequisite: EE 301 and 302. Co- or postrequisite: EE 304.
304-1 Circuit Analysis II Laboratory
Application of AC concepts, computer-aided circuit analysis, two-port networks, and power theory. Prerequisite: EE 301 and 302. Pre- or corequisite: EE 303.
Considers systems in a broad context including linear, nonlinear; variant, invariant; and analog and discrete. Various approaches to system and signal modeling are also discussed with emphasis on the Fourier transform technique. Prerequisite: EE 301, 302.
Discrete time signals and systems, the z-transform, input/output theory, discrete Fourier transform, IIR and FIR filter design, relationships, and sampling. Prerequisite: EE 321.
Introduction to basic solid-state electronic devices. Fundamentals necessary for comprehension and further study of modern engineering electronics. Major topics include carrier flow in semi-conductors, p-n junction theory, semiconductor diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, biasing, and introduction to amplifiers. Prerequisite: EE 301, 302. Corequisite: EE 332.
332-1 Electronic Devices Laboratory
Applications of diodes and transistors in analog circuits, design of bias circuits. Prerequisite: EE 301, 302. Corequisite: EE 331.
Electrostatics and magnetics; induced electro-motive force. Maxwell's equations and their physical interpretation and application. Prerequisite: EE 301, 302, MTH 232.
346-4 Transmission Lines, Waveguides, and Radiating Systems
Plane waves in free space and matter. Transmission line equations and application of Smith chart. Wave propagation in rectangular waveguides. Introduction to radiating systems, including dipole and loop antennas. Rudimentary design of typical systems containing transmission lines, waveguides, and antennas. Prerequisite: EE 345.
401-3 Electronic Circuits and Devices
Application of modern electronics to instrumentation and data collection. Topics include semiconductor devices, small signal and power amplifiers, operational amplifiers, power supplies, digital fundamentals, and microprocessors. For nonmajors. Prerequisite: EE 301, 302. Corequisite: EE 402.
402-2 Electronic Circuits and Devices Laboratory
Experiments in simple circuits, diode and transistor circuits, operational amplifiers, and simple microprocessors. Prerequisite: EE 301, 302. Corequisite: EE 401.
412-4 Industrial Controls and Automation
For each student to gain a working knowledge of industrial controls and automation. Focus is on developing an understanding of wiring diagram creation, hardware selection, and programmable logic controller design and operation. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: EE/CEG 260 or EE 401 and 402.
Introductory course providing students with a general control background. Major topics include block diagrams and signal-flow graphs, electromechanical modeling including state variable representation, time response, root locus, and introduction to design. Prerequisite: ME 213, EE 321. Co- or post-requisite: EE 414.
414-1 Control Systems I Laboratory
Application and testing of control systems theory with electromechanical systems. Pre- or corequisite: EE 413.
Using Control Systems I background, this course concentrates on controller design, in both the time and frequency domains, using Nyquist, Bode, and root locus techniques. Prerequisite: EE 413, 414.
416-1 Control Systems II Laboratory
Application and testing of control systems theory with electromechanical systems. Prerequisite: EE 413, 414. Pre- or corequisite: EE 415.
Samples spectra and aliasing, analysis and design of digital control systems using root locus and transform techniques; discrete equivalents of continuous controller, quantization effects, and introduction to programmable logic controllers. Prerequisite: EE 322, EE 415.
418-4 Control Systems Design Project
A project-oriented design course integrating design methodology with the principles of controller design developed in previous courses. Topics include project planning, system specs, documen-tation, design reviews, written and oral reports, and system test. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab. Prerequisite: EE 417 and EE 420.
419-4 Introduction to Fuzzy Logic Control
(Also listed as CEG 419.) Foundations and philosophy of fuzzy logic and applications to control theory. Relationships between classical PID control and fuzzy rule-based control. Techniques for rule construction and adaptive fuzzy logic controllers. Case studies of fuzzy logic control applications. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite: EE 413, 414.
420-1 Digital Control Systems Laboratory
Sampling, temperature control, position control on a microprocessor-based system, PLC implementation, quantization, error computational delay, and frequency response. Prerequisite: CEG 411, EE 415, EE 416. Corequisite: EE 417.
Analysis of communication systems using the Fourier transform and the convolution integral. Discussion of Nyquist's sampling theorem and an introduction to binary pulse code modulation (PCM). Various analog (AM, SSB, WBFM) and digital (BPSK, AK, FSK) modulation techniques are also discussed and analyzed. Prerequisite: EE 321.
425-4 Numerical Methods for Engineers
Root location, polynomial interpolation, numerical methods for linear systems analysis, matrix methods in circuit analysis, frequency domain circuit analysis techniques. Prerequisite: EE 321, MTH 253, proficiency in ³C², Pascal or FORTRAN.
Theory and application of basic engineering electronics developed for discrete and integrated circuits. Topics include bipolar and field effect transistor amplifier analysis and design, frequency response, multi-stage and feedback amplifiers. Prerequisite: EE 321, 331, and 332. Corequisite: EE 303, 304, and 432.
432-1 Electronic Circuits Laboratory
Design of single and multiple stage amplifier circuits, feedback amplifiers, circuits to meet frequency response specifications and output stages. Prerequisite: EE 331 and 332. Corequisite: EE 431.
435-4 Design and Implementation of Analog and Digital Filters
Filter theory and approximation. Synthesis of active-RC and switched capacitor filters. Sensitivity analysis and design centering concepts. Prerequisite: EE 322.
436-4 Digital Signal Processing: Theory, Application, and Implementation
Introduces the principles and applications of digital signal processing (DSP) from the design and implementation perspective. Topics include analog-to-digital/digital-to-analog converters and digital filters, Fourier analysis algorithms, and real-time applications, all implemented on a TMS320C30 floating point DSP chip. Prerequisite: EE 322, CEG 220 or CS 240.
444-4 Linear Integrated Circuits
Theory and applications of linear integrated circuits. Topics include ideal and real operational amplifiers, frequency response and compensation, active filters, comparators, and waveform generators. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite: EE 431, 432.
445-4 Electromagnetic Compatibility
Identification of possible sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) in an electronic device or system. Fundamental EMC design principles concerning conducted and radiated emissions, reduction of susceptibility to EMI and EMI shielding. Prerequisite: EE 345.
446-4 Microwave Circuit Design
Review of Smith chart, introduction to microstrip lines, impedance matching, power gain equations, stability considerations, design methods for amplifiers and oscillators. CAD is used. Prerequisite: EE 346.
447-4 Antenna Theory and Design
Linear dipole antennas, antenna arrays, thin-wire antennas, moment method analysis examples (vee dipole, folded dipole, etc.), broadband and frequency-independent antennas. Computer-aided design and analysis of wire antennas, feed networks, and antenna arrays using antenna CAD software. Prerequisite: EE 346.
448-4 RF/Microwave Systems Design Projects
A project-oriented design course, integrating design methodology with the principles of microwave circuit analysis and electromagnetic wave propagation developed in pervious courses. Formal documentation, design reviews, and reporting are required. Prerequisite: EE 446.
449-4 Pulse and Digital Circuits
Design, analysis, and application of pulse and switching circuits using both Field Effect Transistors (FETs) and Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs). Transistor level design of digital integrated circuits including NMOS, CMOS, TTL, and ECL logic families. Design of digital interface and buffer circuits. Transmission line effects in digital applications. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite: EE 431, 432.
(Also listed as CEG 360.) Topics include flip-flops, registers, counters, programmable logic devices, memory devices, register-level design, and microcomputer system organization. Students must show competency in the design of digital systems. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite: EE 260.
(Also listed as CEG 454.) Introduction to VLSI system design. Topics include CMOS devices and circuit design techniques, basic building blocks for CMOS design, fabrication processing and design rules, chip planning and layout, system timing and power dissipation, simulation for VLSI design, and signal processing with VLSI. Prerequisite: EE 431, 432, EE 451/CEG 360.
455-4 Electronic Circuits Design Project
A project-oriented design course, integrating design methodology with the principles of integrated circuit design, developed in previous courses. The focus of the course is an integrated circuit design project including the topics of project selection, planning and management, system specification, documentation, design reviews, written and oral reports, and testing. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab. Prerequisite: EE 454.
456-4 Introduction to Robotics
(Also listed as CEG 456, ME 456.) An introduction to the mathematics, programming, and control of robots. Topics include coordinate systems and transformations, manipulator kinematics and inverse kinematics, trajectory planning, Jacobians, and control. Prerequisite: Senior standing and MTH 253; proficiency in Pascal, C, or FORTRAN programming.
458-4 Digital Integrated Circuit Design with PLDs and FPGAs
(Also listed as CEG 458.) Design and application of digital integrated circuits using programmable logic devices (PLDs) and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). A commercial set of CAD tools (Mentor Graphics and Xilinx) will be used in the laboratory portion of the course. Prerequisite: EE 451.
459-4 Integrated Circuit Design Synthesis with VHDL
(Also listed as CEG 459.) Application of VHSIC hardware description language (VHDL) to the design, analysis, multi-level simulation and synthesis of digital integrated circuits. A commercial set of CAD tools (Mentor Graphics) will be used in the laboratory portion of the course. Prerequisite: CEG 220, C programming or equivalent and EE 260.
473-4 Communication Systems Design
Concepts and techniques of probability theory are reviewed and extended to random process and information theory. Baseband digital PCM technique, selected digital RF modems, and introduction to communication networks are presented. Prerequisites: STT 363, EE 421.
475-3 Introduction to Radar Systems
Study of the radar equation, antenna patterns, target cross sections and system losses, radar measurements, pulse Doppler and coherent techniques, detection probability and signal-to-noise ratio, side lobe clutter, synthetic arrays, and pulse compression techniques. Prerequisite: EE 322.
476-4 Communication/Signal Processing Design Projects
A project-oriented communication and signal processing design course involving a problem definition stage, an analysis and design stage, and a final implementation stage. Topics include project selection, planning and management, system specification, design reviews, written and oral reports, and final system testing. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab. Prerequisite: EE 436 and either EE 435 or EE 473.
(Also listed as MTH 456, CEG 478.) Examines the essentials of error-correcting codes and the study of methods for efficient and accurate transfer of information. Topics to be covered include basic concepts, perfect and related codes, cyclic codes, and BCH codes. Prerequisite: MTH 253 or MTH 355 (or equivalent).
480-1 to 4 Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering
Prototype offering for a new course in electrical engineering. Topics and prerequisites vary.
499-1 to 4 Special Problems in Engineering
Special problems in advanced engineering. Topics vary.
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101-1 Engineering and Computer Science Orientation
Introduction to the College of Engineering and Computer Science and overview of the degree programs offered. Provides information on degree entrance requirements, academic policies and procedures, study and success strategies, team building skills, interpersonal communication, engineering ethics and honors, student clubs, cooperative education opportunities, and career guidance.
Introduction to the use of digital computers with structured FORTRAN as the programming language. Algorithm development and engineering problem-solving techniques. Use of library subroutines and graphical displays. Corequisite: MTH 229.
199-1 to 4 Special Topics In Engineering
Topics may vary. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.
335-3 Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists
A modular approach to oral and written communication of complex technical information to an expert audience. Includes describing technical mechanisms and processes; designing and using tables, graphs, charts, and figures; producing technical proposals, progress reports, feasibility reports, and formal reports; and doing technical briefings. Prerequisite: ENG 101, 102, and sophomore standing.
482-3 Engineering Fundamentals
A review of the fundamental concepts covered in an undergraduate engineering curriculum to help students prepare for the fundamentals of engineering examination. Senior standing in an engineering program or graduation from an engineering program required. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.
499-1 to 5 Special Problems in Engineering
Special problems in advanced engineering. Topics vary. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.
Note: See quarterly class schedule or departmental advisor for further enrollment restrictions, requirements, or special course information.
231-1 Contemporary Areas of Engineering Physics
Survey of areas of engineering physics. Discussion of specific problems in fields such as space science, fluid and plasma dynamics, thermal science, lasers, instrumentation, materials research, and nuclear engineering.
(Also listed as PHY 322.) Study of optical instruments by means of both geometrical and physical optics. Theory and application of interferometry and light detection devices. Brief introduction to lasers and holography. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite: MTH 253, PHY 244 or equivalent.
400-3 Properties of Semiconductor Materials
(Also listed as PHY 400.) Crystal structure, energy bands, charge carriers, and carrier motion in semiconductors. Electrical and optical properties. P-N junction diodes. Equilibrium, dc, ac, and transient characteristics. Metal-Semiconductor junctions. Diode design. Prerequisite: PHY 242, 244 and CHM 121. (Previously listed as EP 300.)
401-3 Semiconductor Device Physics
(Also listed as PHY 401.) Covers structure and characteristics of bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, and other selected devices. Includes design and computer modeling of devices. Prerequisite: EP 400 or PHY 400. (Previously listed as EP 301.)
402-3 Semiconductor Device Processing
(Also listed as PHY 402.) Survey of the individual processes used in fabricating semiconductor devices. Integration of these processes to produce MOS and bipolar structures. Computer design aids. Prerequisite: EP 401, EP 401, or ME 370. (Previously listed as EP 302.)
(Also listed as PHY 432.) Introduction to the physics of lasers including emission and absorption processes in lasing, the factors controlling laser gain, the properties of optical resonators, and a survey of salient features for principal types of lasers. Prerequisite: PHY 260, MTH 233 or permission of instructor.
494-3 Engineering Physics Projects
Independent design/development/research projects in engineering physics. A detailed written final report and seminar presentation are required. A project proposal must be approved by the program faculty before registration.
499-3 Honors Engineering Physics Projects
Independent design/development/research projects in engineering physics for departmental honors students. A final report, seminar presentation, and journal submission are required. A project proposal must be approved by the program faculty before registration.