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EGEE-4120 Digital Image Processing
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to digital image processing. Topics include linear
filtering in the spatial and frequency domains, morphology,
image segmentation, wavelets, image compression, and pattern
recognition.
Prerequisites: EGEE-3110 Linear Systems.
(even
years)
EGEE-4310 RF Circut Design
–Fa
3 hours
Introduction to the characteristics of noise and nonlinearity in
radio-frequency (RF) circuit, scattering parameters and two-port
network model, impedance matching techniques, and the radio
transmitter and receiver architecture. Topics of designing the circuit
of low noise amplifier, mixers, oscillators, RF filters, and power
amplifier will be covered. Student will learn to use the state-of-the-
art CAD tool and vector network analyzer.
Prerequisites: EGEE-
3220 Electronics II, EGEE-3330 Communications Theory.
(Fee:
$100)
EGEE-4330
3 hours
Advanced Communications and Networks
–Fa
Analysis of the performance of analog and digital
communication systems and networks in the presence of noise,
M-ary signals, signal space concepts, orthogonal signals, and
introduction to communication networks.
Prerequisite: EGEE-3330
Communications Theory. Corequisite: EGEE-3370 Probability and
Random Processes for Engineers or instructor’s permission.
EGEE-4410 Feedback Control Systems
–Fa
4 hours
Introduction to the analysis and design of analog feedback
control systems with emphasis on modeling, transfer functions,
root locus, frequency response, Bodé plots, Nyquist Criterion,
stability, compensator design for performance and robustness,
PID, phase-lead, phase-lag, lead-lag, and performance indices.
Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory or recitation per
week. Design project required.
Prerequisite: EGEE-3110 Linear
Systems.
(Fee: $100)
EGEE-4450 Digital Control Systems
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to analysis and design of discrete-time sampled-
data control systems, signal sampling, A/D and D/A conversion,
quantization, application of Z-domain transfer function techniques,
transient response, frequency response, stability and performance
of computer controlled systems, digital compensation, and
controller design. Design project required.
Prerequisite: EGEE-
4410 Feedback Control Systems.
EGEE-4510 Power Systems
–Sp
3 hours
Principles of electrical power generation, transmission,
and distribution, three-phase power circuits, power system
analysis, load flow, symmetrical components, fault currents,
system protection, and stability.
Corequisite: EGEE-3310
Electromagnetics.
(Fee: $50) (even years)
EGEE-4610 Medical Imaging
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to the physics, phenomenology, and engineering
aspects of major medical imaging modalities: photon radiation,
radiography, computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic
resonance imaging. Matlab will be used to process imagery.
Prerequisite: EGEE-3110 Linear Systems.
(odd years)
EGEE-4810
4 hours
Electrical Engineering Senior Design I
–Fa
Design and development of electronic products to meet specific
requirements using the top-down design method. Introduction
to project management, reliability, probability and statistics
with engineering applications, serial communication protocols,
product cost and safety, electronic design tools, prototype
methods, noise, and circuit-board layout. Student teams prepare
a project proposal, design and prototype electronic systems using
modern technologies and tools, and conduct design reviews
both written and oral. Three lectures and one two-hour lab per
week.
Prerequisites: EGEE-3220 Electronics II; EGCP-2120
Microcontrollers; EGEE-3110 Linear Systems; senior status in
electrical engineering.
(Fee: $100)
EGEE-4820
4 hours
Electrical Engineering Senior Design II
–Sp
Continuation of EGEE-4810 implementing the top-down design
method. Students design, build, and test a working electronic
product to meet specific requirements within budget. Engineering
time, team management costs, and component costs are
incorporated into the total cost and grade for the final product.
Formal design reports and presentations required. Two three-
hour laboratories per week.
Prerequisite: EGEE-4810 Electrical
Engineering Senior Design I.
(Fee: $100)
EGEE-4950
1–3 hours
Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering
–Sp
Selected topics in electrical engineering at the 4000-level that
expand the depth of existing 3000- and 4000-level courses or
expose the students to advanced concepts not taught in other
courses; topics may be proposed by the engineering faculty or
students.
Prerequisite: instructor’s permission.
General Engineering (EGGN)
EGGN-1110 The Engineering Profession
–Fa
1 hour
Introduction to the basic concepts and skills necessary to
function effectively as a Christian engineer; ethical and moral
issues in engineering practice and engineering computer
applications. Term project introduces Christian heritage in science
and engineering; students participate in group activities and
design projects. (Fee: $50)
EGGN-1960 Competition Project
–Sp
0 hours
Engineering freshmen on a school of engineering intercollegiate
design competition may use this course to provide on their
transcript a record of their participation throughout the year. The
name of the competition will be designated.
EGGN-2960 Competition Project
–Sp
0 hours
Engineering sophomores on a school of engineering
intercollegiate design competition may use this course to provide
on their transcript a record of their participation throughout the
year. The name of the competition will be designated.
EGGN-3110 Professional Ethics
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to the theories of morality and philosophical issues
of determining what is true and what is good. Applications are
made to professional conduct, engineer-client relations, and
product liability. Legal problems and the engineering code of
ethics are discussed from a biblical perspective.
EGGN-3610 Biomedical Engineering Systems
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to the field of biomedical engineering and the
application of engineering to the field of medicine; fundamental
aspects of measuring and modeling physiological systems,
biomedical device design, tissue engineering, bioelectric
phenomena, biosensors, physiological modeling, biomedical
imaging, and biomaterials. Team taught by ME and EE professors.
Prerequisites: Engineering major with junior standing; GBIO-1000
Principles of Biology.
(even years)
EGGN-3710
2 hours
Biomedical Engineering Research
–Fa, Sp, Su
Student will undertake an original research project under the
direction of a departmental faculty mentor, approved mentor
within a summer research program, or within an approved
academic internship experience. Submission and approval of a
research proposal must precede registration.
Prerequisites: major
in engineering; minor in biomedical engineering; junior status;
permission of advisor, and approval of research topic.
(Fee: $150)
EGGN-3910 Co-op I
0 hours
First term for an engineering or computer science student
to work in industry for one semester. A final report is required.
Students completing a co-op work assignment and registered for
this course are granted full-time student status.
Prerequisite: junior
status in engineering or computer science and enrollment in the
co-op program.
(Fee $75).
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Course Descriptions
EGEE-4120 – EGGN-3910