ECE 1304 - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Designation
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Catalog description |
ECE1304. Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (3:3:0). Prerequisite: MATH 1351 (may be taken concurrently). Introduction to the electrical and computer engineering disciplines including familiarization with relevant design tools. Overview of the profession, contemporary issues, and ethics.
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Pre-requisite(s)
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Score on Mathematics Placement Examination (MPE) of 7; or MATH 1350, or MATH 1550, or score on MPE of 5 and MATH 1321.
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Textbook(s) and/or other required material
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William J. Palm III, Introduction to MATLAB 7 for Engineers, McGraw Hill, 2005. (Recommended)
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Course learning outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students should have a cursory understanding of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. Students should also be able to solve simple engineering problem using MATLAB. They should be able to understand simple signal processing concepts and solve related problems in MATLAB. They should be able to solve simple problems in electric circuits. They should be able to describe the nature of the profession and analyze issues involving engineering ethics.
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Topics covered |
Introduction to engineering problem solving using Matlab – 9 hours Signal characteristics – 4 hours Introduction to Signal Processing and Communications – 10 hours Introduction to other topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (e.g., electric circuits, digital logic design) – 12 hours Engineering Profession and Ethics – 4 hours Tests – 3 hours
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Class/laboratory schedule |
Class meets 15 weeks, 3 times per week for 50 minutes or 2 times per week for 80 minutes.
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Contributions to professional component |
This course prepares students for engineering practice by providing an overview of electrical and computer engineering, emphasizing signal, problem solving using modern software tools, and by introducing concepts of professional ethics. This course includes engineering topics.
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Relationship of course to program outcomes
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This course addresses EE and CMPE Program Outcomes a, e, and k.
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Prepared by |
Mohammad Saed, September 1, 2007
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