Advising & Registration
The fields of electrical and computer engineering are very broad and include a number of specialty areas. To allow students to become more familiar with these areas, the programs will offer a wide range of technical specialties consistent with the breadth of electrical and computer engineering and inclusive of recent developments in the field.
Academic Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Curriculum Table)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (Curriculum Table)
- Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering - 150 Hour Program (Curriculum Table)
Advising Sheets (PDF Downloads)
- Electrical Engineering Flowchart
- Computer Engineering Flowchart
- Other Engineering Electives
- Core Curriculum
Concentrations
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree may gain a concentration in the following areas:
- Analog Very−Large−Scale−Integration (VLSI) − The process of creating integrated circuits by
combining thousands, millions, or billions of transistors into a single chip.
ECE 4310, ECE 4314, ECE 4321 - Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) − The technology of very small mechanical devices driven by electricity, with
components between 1 and 100 micrometers in size.
ECE 4381, ECE 4385, ECE 4386 - Power Systems − The technologies of generating, transmitting, and utilizing the electrical power across the country
or within your building, including wind, solar, and power switching technologies.
ECE 4343, ECE 4344, ECE 4391 - Signal Processing − Deals with manipulating or analyzing analog or digital signals that include sound, images, radio,
telecommunications, control systems, sensor data, and biomedical data.
ECE 4364, ECE 4367 - Communication Systems − Design the installation of telecommunications equipment and facilities, such as complex
electronic switching systems, copper telephone facilities, and fiber optics.
ECE 4342, ECE 4344, ECE 4360 - Digital Systems − The electronic technology found in everything from your cell phone to your car that uses discrete
signal levels (often two) rather than continuous analog signals.
ECE 4314, ECE 4375, ECE 4382 - Control Systems − Using sensors to measure device performance and provide feedback to control a device such as a vehicle,
robot, or electromechanical system
ECE 4324, ECE 4368
Unique Curriculum
An important contribution to accomplish these objectives is our five−course sequence of stand−alone project laboratory courses. In each of the project laboratory courses, students are given a brief description
of a complex, open−ended project. The students, usually working in teams, are required to design, develop, construct, and
evaluate a system to satisfy the requirements for the project. Faculty advisors evaluate the project on the basis of finished
products, required written reports, and oral presentations. By its very structure the project laboratory sequence gives our students
considerable experience in dealing with open-ended design problems. They also gain experience in working closely with others and in
written and oral communication.
The material presented in the electrical and computer engineering lecture courses is incorporated in the project laboratory course
sequence. The projects, however, are real−world problems that require students to go beyond the basic knowledge learned in the
classroom. Through these experiences, students gain the technical maturity necessary to succeed in their chosen careers. In addition,
the project laboratory courses address topics in engineering ethics and professionalism and help students develop the skills needed
for lifelong learning.
The result of the overall curriculum is to prepare a graduate who is sensitive to the consequences of his or her work, both ethically
and professionally, for a productive professional career. A broad educational background has been incorporated into these curriculums
and personalized advising plays an important role in its implementation.